Cut-It-Out Communications Announces New Web Site Development Department
HARTSDALE, N.Y., Sept. 15 /PRNewswire/ -- Cut-It-Out Communications, Inc. (http://www.cioediting.com), a Westchester public relations agency specializing in the incorporation of online activities in traditional PR programs, today announced it has inaugurated a new web site development department to provide high-end customized web sites for its clients.
The company created the department after completing a site for a national mortgage company with more than 300 professionals lending in 28 states. Its web site development process starts with a content audit followed by a site map, annotated wireframe, graphic design and final site for activation. A timeline is provided prior to the beginning of each project and three unique design treatments are included.
Willy Gissen, President of Cut-It-Out Communications, said, "Our web site development team provides Fortune 500 experience, and our programmer is a former print graphic designer who has expanded his skills into the online world. Thus, we avoid the translation difficulties many experience when translating superb design concepts into the actual coding."
Mr. Gissen went on to note other unique elements of his web site development department. All sites are coded in asp instead of html because this format lets you change reoccurring elements without physically editing each page involved. The department also offers internal blogs, or re-skins existing blogs and moves them onto the client's web site to maximize SEO results.
After the site is created, Mr. Gissen uses his skills to drive traffic to the site through an inbound linking campaign. He is certified in advanced search engine marketing, and his own company's web site is ranked number one for the Google search terms, "Westchester County public relations" and "Westchester public relations."
For more information, please email info@cutitoutcommunications.com or call 914-723-7212.
About Cut-It-Out Communications
Founded in 2003, Cut-It-Out Communications focuses on the incorporation of online activities into traditional public relations programs, primarily for business-to-business clients. With more than 15 years of experience in public relations and related fields, the President, Willy Gissen, previously trained with a former SVP of the top New York City PR firm, Hill & Knowlton; served on the communications staff of Congressional and gubernatorial campaigns; and earned a degree from Harvard College.
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Inventory Management Is Simplified With Release of Faronics System Profiler
SAN RAMON, Calif., Sept. 15 /PRNewswire/ -- Faronics, a global leader in cost reducing IT solutions and computer power management, announced today the release and immediate availability of Faronics System Profiler, a powerful inventory solution. By identifying and storing detailed hardware and software data for every workstation across a deployment, System Profiler enables organizations to simplify the management of computing environments, while helping to ensure license compliance, accelerate IT productivity, and minimize business risks.
System Profiler also offers vital information that can be utilized to analyze configuration drift for Faronics Deep Freeze customers, optimize Power Save Energy Consumption Profiles, and/or enhance Anti-Executable whitelists. System Profiler improves software asset tracking, provides the ability to effortlessly manage software upgrades, and helps ensure licensing compliance to reduce legal and financial risk.
Inventory information is stored in the central Faronics Core Database, so System Profiler can quickly identify workstations that match specified criteria, as well as run detailed reports on either present or historical hardware/software configurations. It is also an invaluable tool for determining changes in baseline computer configurations or diagnosing and troubleshooting technical problems.
"System Profiler saves valuable time and extra effort required to collect vast amounts of information required by network administrators. I appreciate that I can centrally identify the OS versions and installed service packs, number and characteristics of CPUs per computer, capacity and interface type of disk drives, last boot-up time, motherboard information and its on-board devices, installed applications and additional detailed information on Faronics software," said Mohammed Ashkaibi, Technology Engineer for PRO TECHnology in Jordan. "I can also list computers requiring specific software or patches, make informed decisions on which computers need more RAM, page-file tuning, or system cleanup. System Profiler is an indispensable tool for every network administrator that really wants to see the whole picture."
A free, fully functional 30-day evaluation version of Faronics System Profiler can be downloaded at http://www.faronics.com.
About Faronics
With a well-established record of helping businesses manage, simplify, and secure their IT infrastructure, Faronics makes it possible to do more with less by maximizing the value of existing technology. Our solutions deliver total workstation reliability, complete system control and non-disruptive computer energy management. Incorporated in 1996, Faronics has offices in the USA, Canada and the UK, as well as a global network of channel partners. Our solutions are deployed in over 150 countries worldwide, and are helping more than 30,000 organizations.
Source: Faronics
CONTACT: Kelly Batke, Communications Specialist of Faronics,
1-800-943-6422, ext. 4441, kbatke@faronics.com
CTIA-The Wireless Association® Statement on Cell Tax Fairness Act Mark-Up by the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Commercial and Administrative Law
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- After the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Commercial and Administrative Law passed the Cell Tax Fairness Act (H.R. 1521, sponsored by Rep. Zoe Lofgren), which would place a five year moratorium on any new discriminatory state and local taxes and fees on wireless services, CTIA-The Wireless Association® President and CEO Steve Largent issued the following statement:
"CTIA commends Chairman Conyers and members of the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Commercial and Administrative Law for approving the Cell Tax Fairness Act. Today's vote represents an important step forward and we hope the Judiciary Committee will report the bill to the full House soon.
"As more Americans rely on their wireless devices as their only phone and on-ramp to the Internet, taxing their services at more than twice the rate applied to other goods and services is discriminatory. These types of taxes are regressive and make little sense in today's mobile information-driven economy."
CTIA-The Wireless Association® (http://www.ctia.org) is an international organization representing the wireless communications industry. Membership in the association includes wireless carriers and their suppliers, as well as providers and manufacturers of wireless data services and products. CTIA advocates on behalf of its members at all levels of government. The association also coordinates the industry's voluntary best practices and initiatives, and sponsors the industry's leading wireless tradeshows. CTIA was founded in 1984 and is based in Washington, DC.
Bridgewater Sets Industry-First Performance Benchmarks for 3G and 4G Control Plane
Independent testing demonstrates PCRF and HSS performance as part
OTTAWA, Sept. 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Bridgewater Systems (TSX: BWC), the mobile personalization company, today announced that it has set high performance benchmarks for the mobile control plane for 3G and 4G networks as part of the mobile packet core testing conducted by the European Advanced Network Test Center (EANTC). For more details, read Heavy Reading's new whitepaper "Control Plane Scalability and Performance Requirements for 3G and LTE Networks."
News
-- The 3G and 4G mobile packet core tests validated the high performance
and scalability of Bridgewater's control plane solution - the
Bridgewater(R) Home Subscriber Server (HSS) and Policy
Controller (PCRF) - and the Cisco ASR 5000 under conditions
which are representative of a large, data-centric Tier 1
service provider network with one million active subscribers
and high mobile data transaction rates.
-- For the 3G network, the Bridgewater PCRF supported the test of Cisco's
GGSN. The test simulated one million users accessing the network at
the same time at a sustained rate of 18,000 packet data protocol (PDP)
activations per second. This equates to one million users activating
data sessions in less than a minute.
-- For the 4G LTE network, the Bridgewater HSS supported the test of
Cisco's mobility management entity (MME) and the Bridgewater PCRF
supported the test of the Cisco packet data network (PDN) gateway. The
test simulated one million LTE devices coming onto the network within
a short time. Once the devices were authenticated by the HSS, the PDN
gateway requested attachment policies from the PCRF to activate both a
dedicated bearer for a real-time VoIP or video data session as well as
a default bearer for data services. The Bridgewater HSS and PCRF
successfully supported sustained rates of 5,000 attachments per
second.
-- The 3G and 4G test scenarios were undertaken on the same Bridgewater
PCRF hardware and software platform, demonstrating support for the
evolution from 3G to 4G including full compliance with 3GPP Release 7
and 8 standards.
-- Bridgewater, a Cisco Preferred Solution Developer, was the
sole third party PCRF solution provider supporting the EANTC
test of Cisco's mobile packet core. The Bridgewater HSS and
PCRF are now available on the Cisco Unified Computing System
(UCS) platform.
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Carsten Rossenhovel, Managing Director, EANTC AG
"The EANTC tests are the first publicly available, comprehensive performance tests of Cisco's mobile packet core supported by Bridgewater's control plane solutions, carried out by an independent testing organization. A high performance control plane is critical in meeting future operator requirements for mobile data networks."
Gabriel Brown, Senior Analyst, Heavy Reading
"Smartphone use cases, end-user applications, and the way devices interact with the network, are evolving rapidly. This makes the control-plane performance of mobile packet core equipment critical to operators as they manage this transition and design their networks to meet future requirements."
David Sharpley, Senior Vice President, Bridgewater Systems
"In collaboration with Cisco, Bridgewater has set the industry performance benchmark for the 3G and 4G control plane. These independently validated results for the Bridgewater Home Subscriber Server and Policy Controller reflect our continued commitment to exceeding the carrier-grade performance and scalability requirements of our customers as they deploy next generation mobile networks."
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Bridgewater Systems, Cisco, LTE, Home Subscriber Server, HSS, Policy Controller, PCRF, Evolved Packet Core, ASR 5000, Heavy Reading
Bridgewater Systems, the mobile personalization company, enables service providers to efficiently manage and profit from mobile data services, content and commerce. The company's market leading mobile personalization portfolio provides a real-time, unified view of subscribers including entitlements, devices, networks, billing profiles, preferences and context. Anchored by Bridgewater's Subscriber Data Broker(TM), the portfolio of carrier-grade and standards-based products includes the Bridgewater(R) Service Controller (AAA), the Bridgewater(R) Policy Controller (PCRF) and the Bridgewater(R) Home Subscriber Server (HSS). More than 150 leading service providers including America Movil, Bell Canada, Clearwire, Cox, Hutchison Telecom, Iusacell, Scartel, SmarTone-Vodafone, Sprint, Tata Teleservices, Tatung, Telmex, Telstra, and Verizon Wireless use Bridgewater's solutions to rapidly deliver innovative mobile services to over 150 million subscribers. For more information, visit us at http://www.bridgewatersystems.com.
Bridgewater, Bridgewater Systems, the Bridgewater Systems logo, WideSpan, Smart Caps, myPolicy, and Subscriber Data Broker are trademarks or registered trademarks of Bridgewater Systems Corporation. All other company, product names and any registered and unregistered trademarks mentioned are used for identification purposes only and remain the exclusive property of their respective owners.
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ATTUS Launches 'Website Comply' for Financial Institutions
CHARLOTTE, N.C., Sept. 15 /PRNewswire/ -- ATTUS Technologies Inc., the trusted compliance advisor to over 4,500 financial institutions and businesses nationwide, now applies its unparalleled regulatory expertise to websites through its Website Comply review service for financial institutions.
Website Comply is a comprehensive review of a financial institution's compliance with all applicable website-related FFIEC guidelines and other regulatory standards, such as Unfair/Deceptive Acts or Practices (UDAP), privacy requirements under the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA), legal and copyright obligations, website-related aspects of specific federal regulations and many more.
Designed and conducted by ATTUS Risk and Information Security Consulting (RISC) Services, Website Comply includes an analysis of the financial institution's overall website management in addition to the assessment of its compliance with specific regulatory requirements.
One of the main goals of Website Comply is to ensure that the financial institution's website uses clear, conspicuous and accurate content that consumers can quickly and easily understand, and incorporate when making financial decisions. Another goal is to determine if the appropriate customer notices and required disclosures are triggered when called for by federal regulations.
"Even before the Dodd-Frank Wall Street and Consumer Protection Act became law, examiners were already keenly focused on consumer protection this year," said Tom Fedell, president and CEO of ATTUS Technologies, Inc. "Dodd-Frank is only going to intensify that focus. As one of the business locations most frequented by consumers, an institution's website is under significant scrutiny. We wanted to give financial institutions the necessary resources to meet and surpass that scrutiny."
Each Website Comply review is client customized based on the complexity of the financial institution's website and the specifics of its web content. Point-by-point analytics by the client's RISC Services consultant identify any conflicts between the website's content and federal regulations. It also ensures the web content is designed to accurately reflect the diverse and unique community served by the financial institution.
Website Comply also delivers a proactive mitigation strategy based on all of the review's findings. "It's not enough to just identify website-related compliance gaps," added Fedell. "Financial institutions have so much on their plates right now and need someone to provide straightforward and sensible solutions to rectify those gaps. That's what ATTUS does with Website Comply."
For additional information about Website Comply, a complete listing of the regulations covered within the review, or to schedule a review visit http://www.attustech.com.
About ATTUS Technologies, Inc.
ATTUS Technologies, Inc. is an industry leader in software and services for regulatory compliance, homeland security and fraud prevention. Over 4,500 financial institutions and other clients nationwide use ATTUS' solutions for compliance with the requirements of the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA), the USA PATRIOT Act, the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), anti-money laundering regulations, the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), Regulation CC and Regulation E. ATTUS is based in Charlotte, North Carolina. For more information about ATTUS, visit http://www.attustech.com.
For more information, contact: Jalana Ballen, Marketing Director
888.494.8449 or info@attustech.com
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Justice Mapping Center Launches First National Atlas of Criminal Justice Data
Online, Interactive Utility Maps Public Safety Costs and Concentration of Incarceration and Offender Reentry Across 22 States
The Justice Mapping Center today launched the National Justice Atlas of Sentencing and Corrections, an online, interactive, mapping utility that gives policy makers, the media, researchers and the public a neighborhood-level view of where prison inmates and offenders on probation and parole are from and where corrections spending is highest.
"After 26 months of extensive work with corrections departments in more than 22 states, we are proud to launch this unique, online, interactive criminal justice mapping resource," said Eric Cadora, founder of the Justice Mapping Center. "We hope that in addition to revealing cycles of incarceration and reentry experienced by residents of communities across the country, the Justice Atlas will also spur policy responses that will have a positive impact on residents in neighborhoods already grappling with high rates of crime and violence."
Publication of the Atlas means that for the first time, policy makers, researchers, community organizations, media and even departments of corrections themselves now have access to data that geographically illustrates:
-- the concentration of incarceration rates in disadvantaged communities
all around the country;
-- the crucial role that parole and probation revocations play in
recycling the same neighborhood residents back to prison each year;
-- the millions of dollars per neighborhood being spent to imprison
residents of these communities;
-- the disparities between the proportion of a city's population who live
in a community and the proportion of the city's returning prisoners
who live in that community.
The Atlas reveals the following kinds of data:
-- In New York City, neighborhoods that are home to 18% of the city's
adult population account for more than 50% of prison admissions each
year.
-- In Wichita, Kansas, where probation and parole revocations account for
more than two-thirds of the city's admissions to prison each year,
one-quarter of all people on probation or parole live in only 8% of
the city's neighborhoods.
-- In Pennsylvania, taxpayers will spend over $40 million to imprison
residents of neighborhoods in a single zip code in Philadelphia, where
38% of households have incomes under $25,000.
-- In Shreveport, Louisiana, nearly seven percent of all working age men
living in the neighborhoods of a single zip code were sent to prison
in 2008.
-- In Austin, Texas, while neighborhoods in three of the city's 41 zip
codes are home to only 3.5% of the city's adult population, they
grapple with over 17% of people returning from prison each year.
"The Justice Atlas provides state and local leaders with a powerful new tool to analyze what is driving their crime and incarceration rates and to devise new strategies that will produce a better return on the billions we spend on corrections," said Adam Gelb, director of the Pew Center on the States Public Safety Performance Project.
The Justice Mapping Center created and launched the inaugural edition of the National Justice Atlas of Sentencing and Corrections through substantial support from the Ford Foundation, The Pew Charitable Trusts and the Open Society Institute, the crucial participation of the research staff of departments of corrections and probation/parole in 22 states, and in collaboration with its partners at the JFA Institute and the Columbia University Graduate School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation's Spatial Information Design Lab. For a list of the 22 states included in the Justice Atlas and for more information, please visit http://www.justiceatlas.org.
CONTACT: Estuardo Rodriguez of Justice Mapping Center, +-1-202-631-2892
Babylon Ltd. Releases the Advanced Babylon MAC v3 - Designed for Smooth Integration in Macintosh Work Environment Providing Translation in Over 75 Languages
SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 15 /PRNewswire/ -- Babylon Ltd., the world's leading provider of dictionary and translation software solutions, is proud to present the new version of Babylon for MAC. This 3rd version continues the lead of Babylon globally-known dictionary and translation software for MAC OS X.
What's New in Babylon Mac v3?
-- Quick Look Plugin - 'Quick Look' gives you a sneak peek of content
without ever opening it, providing instant preview translation in a
small, elegant, adjustable and transparent window.
-- Menu Bar - Looking for a specific word, translation? Babylon Menu
Bar saves you all the trouble.
-- Autocompletion - Babylon works to expand text as you type, making
suggestions of complementary terms.
"We are witnessing the increasing demand for translation services, which is expressed by 100,000 new registered users a day," Oz Wilder, Product Manager.
"As a result of the growing Mac community and the request for Babylon's services, Babylon continues to identify the need for merging into the Mac OS X by leveraging its plugins. We improved the specially designed Babylon Mac v3 by adding the Quick Look, Menu Bar and more. We believe that MAC users will enjoy the new features and will find it useful in their day-to-day activity." continues Wilder.
"Our main goal continues to be developing additional 'click' support plugins. Our next free version update will support Chrome," concluded Wilder.
Babylon Mac v3 delivers results from 1,500 free online/offline dictionaries, glossaries and encyclopedias, including Wikipedia in over 25 languages and provides text translation between 33 languages - all in a single click. Babylon Mac v3 includes a built-in spell checker providing spelling suggestions and short definitions and enables localized user interface.
Babylon Mac v3 is available in a download version (for $129) from Babylon's Site http://www.babylon.com/mac or in a box (for $140) and also from major resellers and retail stores.
About Babylon Ltd.
Babylon.com is a publicly traded company that was founded in 1997. The company is a leading provider of language solutions such as online dictionary and translation software, language learning solutions, English writing enhancement and more. The Babylon.com user base exceeds 71 million desktop installations in more than 200 countries.
Manufacturing Executive Launches Manufacturing Leadership Council
Global Executive Community to Address the Most Important Issues in Manufacturing Today Manufacturing-Executive.com/Council
NEW YORK, Sept. 15 /PRNewswire/ -- Manufacturing Executive, part of the Managing Automation Media group, the leading information resource for manufacturing executives, announced today the debut of the newly formed Manufacturing Leadership Council. The Manufacturing Leadership Council is an invitation-only, membership organization engaged in peer-to-peer knowledge sharing, with a focus on creating a better future for manufacturing.
The Council is driven by a distinguished board of manufacturing executives, academics, researchers and analysts. To date, members of the Manufacturing Leadership Board include:
-- Andy Chatha, ARC Advisory Group, President & Founder
-- Paul Christodoulou, University of Cambridge, Institute for
Manufacturing, Senior Industrial Fellow
-- Adriana Karaboutis, Dell, Vice President, Information Technology
-- Dr. Larry Lapide, MIT, Research Affiliate--Center for Transportation &
Logistics (CTL)
-- Dr. Jay Lee, University of Cincinnati, Prof. of Advanced Mfg, Ohio
Eminent Scholar & L.W. Scott Alter Chair Professor
-- Pierfrancesco Manenti, IDC Manufacturing Insights, EMEA Research
Director
-- George Nickel, Johnson and Johnson, Director Global Manufacturing
-- Kevin O'Marah, AMR/Gartner, Group Vice President, Supply Chain
Research--Global Strategy Officer
-- Scott Park, Volvo Construction Equipment, Global CIO, VP Processes &
Systems
-- Michael Packer, Lockheed Martin Aeronautics, Vice President,
Manufacturing Strategy & Processes
-- Vince Serpico, L'Oreal, Senior Vice President, Corporate Operations NA
-- Mark Wilson, Director of Collaboration Management, GlaxoSmithKline
"Manufacturing Executive is dedicated to the idea that manufacturing will have a better future through discussion, debate and content that is generated by the community, moderated by editors and enabled by social media," said David R. Brousell, Editor-in-Chief, Manufacturing Executive. "We know that by working together, manufacturing is on the march to a great future."
There are several benefits associated with membership to the Manufacturing Leadership Council, including:
1. Driving the future of manufacturing, with discussion and debate through
private access platforms.
2. Accessing Manufacturing Executive Leadership Events: complimentary pass
to the Manufacturing Leadership Summit, with Golf Tournament and
semi-annual private Council Meeting; an invitation to attend The
Retreat, a two-day event at a 5-star resort; Dinner & Debate events;
and teleconference calls.
3. Utilizing peer to peer leadership tools: dedicated Council Website
Portal to communicate with other Council members in a private online
group; and Experts Exchange, a new online forum for peer-to-peer
problem solving using crowd-sourcing techniques.
4. Accessing Council Content and Research: Manufacturing Executive
Leadership Journal; Dialogue Interviews with front line executives;
exclusive Research and Educational Courses; leadership blogs; and the
Executive Agenda E-Newsletter.
Two upcoming Manufacturing Leadership Council events include:
-- Tuesday, November 2, 2010: Semi-annual Manufacturing Leadership
Council meeting, supported by Rockwell Automation and Cisco Systems,
co-located at the Rockwell Automation Fair (RAF). Discussion will
focus on factories of the future.
-- Wednesday, November 3, 2010: L'Oreal co-hosts the first in a series of
Dinner & Debate events, beginning with a tour of the L'Oreal plant in
Franklin, NJ. Dinner discussion to focus on global manufacturing, with
co-hosts Vince Serpico, Senior Vice President, L'Oreal and Council
Board member, and Editor-in-Chief Brousell. The event is sponsored by
Apriso.
To apply for Manufacturing Leadership Council membership, go to Manufacturing-Executive.com/Council.
Contact Publisher Heather Holst-Knudsen at Hholstknudsen@thomaspublishing.com for charter sponsorship opportunities.
About Managing Automation Media
Managing Automation Media, a division of Thomas Publishing LLC, produces industry-specific information for global manufacturing markets, providing critical content to innovative and forward thinking manufacturers - companies that use enterprise systems, information and automation technologies to transform their businesses and create a sustainable competitive advantage. Managing Automation Media powers the Managing Automation Magazine and website, Manufacturing Executive and the Manufacturing Leadership Council, the Manufacturing Leadership Summit and the PM100 Awards program.
Source: Managing Automation Media
CONTACT: Mary Zagrobelny of Managing Automation Media, +1-212-290-7846,
mzagrobelny@thomaspublishing.com
MOD Media Announces New Client Contract With Miami-Based iPad Accessory Line Tip Tote
TRAVEL WITH YOUR IPAD IN STYLE!
MIAMI, Sept. 15 /PRNewswire/ -- MOD Media Public Relations & Special Events is delighted to announce its recent partnership with Tip Tote, a Miami-based iPad accessory line that provides elegant and affordable cases and coverage for your iPad device. Tip Tote bags are beautifully designed to complement your iPad no matter where you go! Whether you are heading to work, kicking back at a cafe, or going on vacation, your Tip Tote will keep your iPad safe, secure and at your fingertips in a moment's notice.
The Tip Tote is so versatile you can choose how to carry it. You can sling it over your shoulder with the adjustable shoulder strap, allowing your hands to remain free for other tasks, or you can remove the strap and easily carry it using the comfortable handle. Each bag opens at the top so you can quickly slip in or pull out your iPad at your own convenience. It fastens with two strong Velcro closures that secure the contents, leaving you worry-free! Each bag is lined with soft fabric to protect your iPad from scratches and nicks, keeping it completely enclosed for total protection.
Created by Peak Naturals, Inc. CEO Vincent Smith, the Tip Tote bag was designed with you in mind! "I personally feel this category of mobile computing on tablet style PC's i.e. iPad will explode and provide opportunities for companies to provide accessories for this new category and I want to be at the forefront of this movement with Tip Tote. The general population will be carrying this style device with them everywhere they go from grocery shopping, to the movies, on vacations, shopping and for work. Every major brand is coming out with their version and the whole market will expand."
Tip Totes bags come in signature black and are compact with a fully padded interior to protect their contents. Available for the affordable price of $39.99, you can purchase your very own Tip Tote iPad case online at http://www.TipTote.com. A variety of colors and styles will debut mid 2011, and for up to date information on Tip Tote please follow us on Facebook and Twitter.
Source: Peak Naturals, Inc.
CONTACT: Christine Henry, MOD Media LLC., +1-305-606-6484,
Christine@modmediamiami.com
American Airlines Presents Mobile Million Sweepstakes to Highlight New iPhone Application
Grand Prize Winner Receives One Million AAdvantage Miles, 30 First Prize Winners Each Get $400 Apple Gift Card
FORT WORTH, Texas, Sept. 15 /PRNewswire/ -- American Airlines proudly presents the "Mobile Million" sweepstakes, a promotion highlighting American's new iPhone® app that makes it easier than ever for customers to stay connected with the airline. The sweepstakes rewards one lucky grand-prize winner with a million American Airlines AAdvantage® miles, and 30 other winners each get a $400 Apple® gift card - all for simply downloading the free app.
To enter the sweepstakes, which runs through Oct. 15, just install and launch the app (or update and launch the app if you already have it), and then register by entering your information in the pop-up window. Also, users can earn one additional sweepstakes entry by forwarding information about the promotion to others via the "tell-a-friend" form.
"American Airlines is proud to provide our customers with the type of personal convenience they can carry with them wherever they go," said Craig Kreeger, American's Senior Vice President - Customer Experience. "It's our goal to make the travel experience easier for everyone, and we certainly think the Mobile Million sweepstakes offers another great incentive for customers to download our new app."
Non-iPhone users can register for the sweepstakes by watching a promotional video about the app and then filling out an alternate registry form online. Registrants can receive up to two possible entries for the grand prize and first prize. For more information about the sweepstakes, please visit http://www.aa.com/promo.
Please note: Only United States, District of Columbia and Puerto Rico residents are eligible to enter the Mobile Million sweepstakes, and some features within American's iPhone app are applicable only within the U.S.
About American Airlines
American Airlines, American Eagle and AmericanConnection® serve 250 cities in 40 countries with, on average, more than 3,400 daily flights. The combined network fleet numbers more than 900 aircraft. American's award-winning website, AA.com®, provides users with easy access to check and book fares, plus personalized news, information and travel offers. American Airlines is a founding member of the oneworld® Alliance, which brings together some of the best and biggest names in the airline business, enabling them to offer their customers more services and benefits than any airline can provide on its own. Together, its members serve nearly 700 destinations in more than 130 countries and territories. American Airlines, Inc. and American Eagle Airlines, Inc. are subsidiaries of AMR Corporation. AmericanAirlines, American Eagle, AmericanConnection, AA.com, We know why you fly and AAdvantage are registered trademarks of American Airlines, Inc. (NYSE:AMR)
AmericanAirlines® We know why you fly®
Current AMR Corp. releases can be accessed on the Internet.
The address is http://www.aa.com
Source: American Airlines
CONTACT: Billy Sanez, Corporate Communications of American Airlines,
+1-817-967-1577, mediarelations@aa.com
paddypowerpoker.com Announces Live UK Super Satellites to Irish Winter Festival 2010 With 8 Seats Guaranteed
DUBLIN, Ireland, September 15, 2010/PRNewswire/ --
- Qualifiers Will Win EUR1,650 Irish Masters Seat Plus Free Accommodation
paddypowerpoker.com today announces details of two live UK super
satellites to the Irish Winter Festival 2010, with four EUR1,650 Irish
Masters main event seats guaranteed in each venue. All qualifiers in these
live UK satellites will receive three free nights accommodation in the
Burlington Hotel, Dublin for the duration of the Irish Masters main event.
The first live UK satellite will take place in Grosvenor Victoria Casino,
London on Friday 8th October @ 8.30pm. This rebuy event will feature a 4-seat
guarantee with the buy-in set at GBP75. The second live UK satellite will
take place in Dusk Till Dawn, Nottingham on Friday 15th October @ 8:00pm.
This satellite tournament will also take the form of a rebuy event and will
guarantee 4 Irish Masters seats with the buy-in set at GBP50.
"We are returning to Dusk Till Dawn and The Vic, two of Europe's leading
poker venues, to provide UK-based players with an opportunity to qualify live
for the paddypowerpoker.com Irish Winter Festival 2010," said Paddy Power,
Communications Manager for paddypowerpoker.com. "The free accommodation will
come in handy at this poker festival; there will be plenty of entertainment,
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The Irish Winter Festival 2010 will take place in the Burlington Hotel,
Dublin from Friday 22 - Monday 25 October 2010. Weekly super satellites to
the Irish Masters (23-25 Oct) run on paddypowerpoker.com each Sunday, Monday,
Tuesday and Thursday evenings, with a variety of feeders running daily.
Toshiba's Full Line of Blu-ray(TM) Players Bring a New Dimension to Home Theater Entertainment
New BDX3000 Combines the Excitement of Blu-ray 3D(TM) with an Array of Streaming Content
IRVINE, Calif., Sept. 15 /PRNewswire/ -- Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. today expanded its collection of Blu-ray Disc players with the new BDX3000. Joining the currently available BDX2700 and BDX2500 models, the BDX3000 is the company's first 3D-capable Blu-ray Disc player. Combining Full HD Blu-ray 3D(TM) playback with a suite of streaming content, ** comprehensive audio support, and complementary design, the BDX3000 is a cornerstone for a home entertainment system.
The BDX3000, combined with Toshiba's all-new WX800 Cinema Series 3D LED HDTV and a pair of Toshiba 3D glasses opens the door for a new way to enjoy select movies, shows, video games, and more*. With LED edge-lighting, Toshiba picture enhancements such as DynaLight(TM) control and ClearFrame(TM) 240Hz technology coupled with a thin design, the WX800 showcases the latest in three-dimensional digital entertainment at the highest quality.
"3D is changing the movie industry by creating new creative opportunities and consumer experiences. The new Toshiba BDX3000 allows everyone to bring 3D home, and create that immersive experience in the comfort of the living room," said Scott Ramirez, Vice President of Product Marketing and Development, Television and Digital A/V, Toshiba America Information Systems. "The BDX3000 is the perfect complement to the new WX800 Cinema Series 3D HDTV, and just the start of Toshiba's foray into the world of 3D."
The BDX3000's ability to play Blu-ray 3D(TM) Discs augments its broad range of features. Like Toshiba's other Blu-ray players, the BDX3000 includes Wi-Fi® capability for wireless access to streaming movies, television shows, music, and more. At the push of a button, content from BLOCKBUSTER On Demand®, Netflix® , VUDU(TM), and Pandora® can be accessed instantly.** All three Toshiba models also include a standard Ethernet connection.***
All of Toshiba's Blu-ray players support Full HD 1080p resolution at a smooth 24fps, upconvert standard DVDs to near HD quality, and can playback video, photos, and music from a USB or SD/SDHC card on a connected HDTV. With internet connectivity on Toshiba's models, bonus features (BD-Live(TM) and Bonus View(TM)) can be accessed, such as social networking and chat features, interactive websites and games, unique trailers, or commentary from directors, the cast, and more, as available on select Blu-ray discs.
Built-in decoding of the latest HD audio formats, including Dolby® TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio / Essential(TM), ensure that movies, music and more sound as great as they look when played on the BDX3000, BDX2700, or BDX2500. Similarly, the players' 7.1 Channel audio outputs and HDMI®-CEC compatible HDMI connections offer easy home theater integration and functionality.
Product Feature Highlights:(1)
-- Blu-ray 3D(TM) Disc playback with the BDX3000
-- Full HD 1080p / 24fps Blu-ray Disc playback, with standard DVD
upconversion
-- Access to online content from Netflix®, BLOCKBUSTER® On Demand,
VUDU(TM), and Pandora® internet Radio, using either wired Ethernet or
Wi-Fi® connection
-- HD audio support, including Dolby® True HD and DTS-HD Master Audio |
Essential(TM)
-- BD-Live(TM) (BD Profile 2.0) and Bonus View(TM) compatible
-- AVCHD video, HD JPEG/JPEG photo, and MP3/WMA audio file playback
-- HDMI connection with HDMI®-CEC control
-- 7.1-Channel analog audio outputs
-- USB port and SD/SDHC card slot
-- Energy Star® 2.0 with the BDX3000
About Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. (TAIS)
Headquartered in Irvine, Calif., TAIS is comprised of four business units: Digital Products Division, Imaging Systems Division, Storage Device Division, and Telecommunication Systems Division. Together, these divisions provide mobile products and solutions, including industry-leading portable computers; televisions, TV/DVD Combination products, Blu-ray Disc and DVD products, and portable devices; imaging products for the security, medical and manufacturing markets; storage products for automotive, computer and consumer electronics applications; and IP business telephone systems with unified communications, collaboration and mobility applications. TAIS provides sales, marketing and services for its wide range of products in the United States and Latin America.
TAIS is an independent operating company owned by Toshiba America, Inc., a subsidiary of Toshiba Corporation. Toshiba is a world leader and innovator in pioneering high technology, a diversified manufacturer and marketer of advanced electronic and electrical products spanning information & communications systems; digital consumer products; electronic devices and components; power systems, including nuclear energy; industrial and social infrastructure systems; and home appliances. Toshiba was founded in 1875, and today operates a global network of more than 740 companies, with 204,000 employees worldwide and annual sales surpassing 6.3 trillion yen (US$68 billion). For more information on Toshiba's leading innovations, visit the company's Web site at http://www.toshiba.com.
(1) Important Notes:
* 3D glasses and WX800 Cinema Series 3D LED HDTV (sold separately).
** Third party internet services are available only in the U.S., are not provided by Toshiba, may change or be discontinued at any time and may be subject to third party restrictions. Toshiba makes no representations or warranties about these services, which may require the creation of a user account through a computer with internet access and the payment of one-time and/or recurring charges.
*** BDX2500 requires a wireless adapter (sold separately).
-- BDX3000 is designed to playback Blu-ray discs that comply with the 3D
specifications of Blu-ray Disc Association. It is not compatible with
other 3D specifications.
-- 3D Capable display, 3D eyewear and High Speed HDMI cable (all sold
separately) required for playback and viewing 3D content.
-- Up-conversion of DVD content may result in near HD picture quality.
Results may vary depending on content, display and settings. 1080p
capable display required for viewing in 1080p. 1080p/24 fps encoded
content and an HD display capable of accepting a 1080p/24Hz signal
required for viewing 1080p/24 fps output.
-- Feature performance may vary and may also require an always-on
broadband internet connection. Firmware update and additional
bandwidth may be required.
-- BD-Live(TM) may require an SD or SDHC card or USB memory with
available storage capacity of at least 1GB (sold separately).
-- For Dolby® TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio | Essential(TM) playback,
content encoded in Dolby® TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio |
Essential(TM) format required.
-- Supported file types: JPEG, MP3, WMA, and AVCHD. Some recordable
media, cards or files may not be supported.
-- Because the Blu-ray format and 3D specifications use new technologies,
certain disc, content, connection and other compatibility and/or
performance issues are possible. Product specifications, information
and availability are all subject to change without notice.
ClearFrame and DynaLight are trademarks of Toshiba America Consumer Products, L.L.C. BLOCKBUSTER name, design and related marks are trademarks of Blockbuster Inc. "Blu-ray", "Blu-ray 3D", BD-Live" and "BONUS VIEW" are trademarks of Blu-ray Disc Association. Dolby is a registered trademark of Dolby Laboratories. DTS and the Symbol are registered trademarks & the DTS logos are trademarks of DTS, Inc. ENERGY STAR is a registered mark owned by the U.S. Government. HDMI, the HDMI Logo, and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries. Netflix is a registered trademark of Netflix, Inc. Pandora is a registered trademark of Pandora Media, Inc. VUDU is a registered trademark of VUDU, Inc. Wi-Fi is a registered mark of the Wi-Fi Alliance. All others are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
Source: Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc.
CONTACT: Mariella Souflis of Waggener Edstrom Worldwide,
+1-212-551-4820, msouflis@waggeneredstrom.com, for Toshiba America Information
Systems, Inc.
Geocaching.com, the World's #1 Location-Based Recreation Portal, Launches Geocaching for Android Application
SEATTLE, Sept. 15 /PRNewswire/ -- Geocaching.com - the world's most popular site for geocachers - today announced the release of its new Geocaching application for the Android device market. Based on the very successful Geocaching application for the iPhone, this application provides Android users with unparalleled access to the Geocaching.com database of more than 1.1 million geocaches worldwide.
Geocaching is a global game of hiding and seeking treasure and socializing online and in person. Anyone can hide a geocache - or treasure box - almost anywhere in the world, pinpoint its location using GPS technology, and then share the geocache's existence and location online. Other geocachers obtain geocache coordinates at Geocaching.com or directly through a geocaching application, head outdoors, and use their GPS or GPS-enabled mobile device to find the hidden treasure. With more than 5 million high-tech treasure hunters in more than 150 countries, geocaching is the most popular location-based game on Earth.
"Our Geocaching iPhone application has been one of the top paid navigation applications for almost two years, and we're very excited to present this game-changing application to Android users," says Bryan Roth, one of the founders of Geocaching.com.
With the Android app's instant, direct access to Geocaching.com, geocachers have a variety of features right at their fingertips. They can search for geocaches using their current location, address or GC reference code. They can also access geocache details, including description, attributes, pictures, recent logs, hints, terrain/difficulty ratings, and Trackable item inventory. Using the built-in search result display features, geocachers can easily identify potential geocaching adventures for any ability and fitness level.
The Geocaching application leverages the advanced navigation capabilities of the Android platform, allowing geocachers to view nearby caches on an embedded map, as well as switch between street and satellite maps. Coupled with the additional information accessible via the app, geocachers now have all the information they need to go geocaching using their Android device.
"We're committed to delivering the best geocaching application for the Android platform, and are constantly working to add features and functions to further improve the application," comments Roth. "Using a direct connection to our worldwide Geocaching database, our application delivers faster performance and provides more integrated functionality than any alternative application."
The Geocaching Application is available for Android platforms 1.5 and higher.
To experience the Geocaching for Android Application, Android owners can download it directly from the Android Market for $9.99. Additional information can be viewed at http://www.geocaching.com/android.
About Geocaching.com
Geocaching is a high-tech treasure hunting game played throughout the world by adventure seekers equipped with GPS devices. The basic idea is to locate hidden containers, called geocaches, outdoors and then share your experiences online. Geocaching is enjoyed by people from all age groups, with a strong sense of community and support for the environment. Geocaching.com is the world's #1 location-based, outdoor recreation portal, handling more than 1.2 billion page views and 82.6 million site visits in 2009. Geocaching.com is owned by Groundspeak Inc., a privately held corporation in Seattle, Washington, USA.
Source: Geocaching.com
CONTACT: Jen Sonstelie of Groundspeak, +1-206-302-7721,
pr@groundspeak.com
Toshiba Drives the Next Generation of Home Entertainment Releasing Its First Ever 3D HDTV
New Cinema Series® LED HDTVs combine immersive picture quality, fun connectivity, and new high-end, ultra-thin cosmetic designs
IRVINE, Calif., Sept. 15 /PRNewswire/ -- Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc., an innovator in consumer electronics and digital home entertainment, today announced the availability of its premier Cinema Series® line for 2010, featuring the VX700 Series, and the WX800 3D Series, LED HDTVs. Leading Toshiba's full line of LED and LCD HDTVs, Cinema Series presents the ultimate in picture quality and multimedia connectivity with luxuriously sleek, premium designs that can elevate any room's look and feel.
As the pinnacle of Toshiba's 2010 HDTV offering, the Cinema Series line boasts ultimate picture, beautiful cosmetics, and state-of-the-art features. The WX800 is an exceptional choice for today's most demanding home theater connoisseurs, as well as consumers seeking a stylish entertainment powerhouse for their home. With true 3D capability(1), the WX800 presents a three-dimensional experience from 3D movies, TV programs, video games and more when using a pair of optional Toshiba 3D glasses, Toshiba's BDX3000 3D Blu-ray Disc(TM) player and a 3D capable HDMI® cable.(2)
The BDX3000 is an integral part of Toshiba's 3D product family, with the ability to play the latest 3D Blu-ray titles(3), standard Blu-ray Discs and DVDs at the highest quality possible. It also features HD audio and a variety of streaming content(4), for a complete, cutting-edge home entertainment system.
The VX700 is formidable in its own right employing many of the same feature benefits of the Cinema Series brand, but targeting consumers not looking for 3D. This set also boasts advanced LED backlighting driven by Toshiba's latest PixelPure® 5G video engine for exceptional colors, contrast, and clarity with both HD and SD content, and ClearFrame(TM) 120Hz processing that reduces blurring from swift action.
"With the new Toshiba Cinema Series models, we have created a brand of televisions that provides consumers with luxurious design, exciting features, high quality, and pride of ownership, without sacrificing true value and ease of use," said Scott Ramirez, Vice President of Product Marketing and Development, Television and Digital A/V, Toshiba America Information Systems. "Toshiba's new Cinema Series models are clearly positioned to exceed consumers' performance and design expectations. By adding our new enhanced 3D experience, the WX800 provides a home theater experience which truly distinguishes itself from all others."
WX800 Cinema Series
Boasting an ultra-slim depth of less than 1.2 inches, and Toshiba's high-style flush front design with sleek chrome trim and eye-catching illusion stand, the WX800 Cinema Series is not only Toshiba's first-ever 3D HDTV, but also one of the company's most meticulously designed and engineered to date. The WX800 delivers an unparalleled viewing experience with technologies such as 3D Resolution+® which delivers crisp, clear 3D content that can transform a room into an incredible 3D theater.(2) Versatile as it is beautiful, the WX800 processes multiple 3D input formats, including MPEG4-MVC, RealD, and select others for hassle-free enjoyment.
The WX800's CineSpeed® LED panel includes an advanced edge lighting system and DynaLight(TM) control for continuously optimized contrast resulting in an amazing 7M:1 contrast ratio for deep black levels, bright whites, and vibrant colors. The WX800 also features Toshiba's ClearFrame(TM) 240Hz technology for clear fast motion movies and sports. Whether displaying the latest high action flick or the energy of a live football game, the WX800's picture is clear and crisp.
The WX800 is a diversified centerpiece for any home theater, especially with its ability to access Toshiba's Enhanced NET TV(TM) service with Yahoo! Connected TV; a vast collection of favorite and brand new streaming content options await via a simple connection to the Internet, and a touch of the remote. The WX800's built-in 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi® capability allows for a simple, clutter-free method to instantly access tens of thousands of TV episodes and movies from Netflix®, enjoy over 3,000 HD movies, video podcasts, and more from VUDU(TM), catch up with friends and family on Facebook® and Twitter®, and explore new videos and photos on YouTube®, Flickr®, and more.(4)
Wired connectivity is also key with the WX800, which has four HDMI® connections with InstaPort(TM) fast input switching, and the convenience of HDMI-CEC to control other CEC enabled devices using a single remote.(5) A ColorStream® component input and high resolution PC input make it simple to connect a wide variety of video sources to the WX800.
The WX800 Cinema Series is available in 55-inch and 46-inch screen sizes (measured diagonally at 54.6 inches and 46.0 inches respectively).
VX700 Cinema Series
The Toshiba VX700 Cinema Series model includes many of the same innovations as the flagship WX800, making it an exceptional choice for home theater enthusiasts and style aficionados not looking for 3D. The VX700's LED edge lighting system achieves a high 5M:1 dynamic contrast ratio, and enables the set to show content with rich, lifelike detail, especially with the support of Toshiba's ClearFrame(TM) 120Hz technology. Videophiles will appreciate the wide range of adjustments and controls found on the VX700 (and the WX800). Expert Model and ColorMaster(TM) allow easy access to advanced color and gamma settings, for fine tuning the picture performance to individual preference and perfection. Though the VX700's speakers are "invisible" when looking at the outside of the set, the distinguished sound they can produce is clearly noticeable, with Dolby® Volume for a consistent volume level when changing channels or sources, Audyssey EQ® processing, dynamic bass boost, and voice enhancement.
Built-in Wi-Fi® connectivity is also included on the VX700 for bringing the world of Enhanced NET TV(TM) with Yahoo! Connected TV into the living room. Like the WX800, other available content and entertainment includes Netflix®, VUDU(TM), Pandora® Internet Radio that gives people personalized radio stations full of music they love , and even up-to-the-minute news and updates.(4) The VX700 also includes two USB ports, an SD/SDHC card slot, and support for DLNA® file sharing, making it easy to watch videos, view photos, and listen to music saved on cameras, portable drives, a networked PC and elsewhere, right on the big screen.
When it comes to appearances, whether turned on or off, the VX700 is a style-focused addition to any room. At just over an inch thick, the VX700 and its functional design looks ideal either mounted on a wall, or connected to an "Illusion(TM)" swivel stand. And with a new flush front design, the VX700 carries a truly seamless look between the screen and the outside edges of the bezel for an added touch of sophistication.
The VX700 Cinema Series is available in 55-inch and 46-inch screen sizes (measured diagonally at 54.6 inches and 46.0 inches respectively).
Pricing and Availability:
55WX800 Cinema Series 3D LED HDTV (available now, SRP $3,299.99)
46WX800 Cinema Series 3D LED HDTV (available now, SRP $2,599.99)
55VX700 Cinema Series LED HDTV (available now, SRP $2,799.99)
46VX700 Cinema Series LED HDTV (available now, SRP $2,299.99)
About Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. (TAIS)
Headquartered in Irvine, Calif., TAIS is comprised of four business units: Digital Products Division, Imaging Systems Division, Storage Device Division, and Telecommunication Systems Division. Together, these divisions provide mobile products and solutions, including industry-leading portable computers; televisions, TV/DVD Combination products, Blu-ray Disc and DVD products, and portable devices; imaging products for the security, medical and manufacturing markets; storage products for automotive, computer and consumer electronics applications; and IP business telephone systems with unified communications, collaboration and mobility applications. TAIS provides sales, marketing and services for its wide range of products in the United States and Latin America.
TAIS is an independent operating company owned by Toshiba America, Inc., a subsidiary of Toshiba Corporation. Toshiba is a world leader and innovator in pioneering high technology, a diversified manufacturer and marketer of advanced electronic and electrical products spanning information & communications systems; digital consumer products; electronic devices and components; power systems, including nuclear energy; industrial and social infrastructure systems; and home appliances. Toshiba was founded in 1875, and today operates a global network of more than 740 companies, with 204,000 employees worldwide and annual sales surpassing 6.3 trillion yen (US$68 billion). For more information on Toshiba's leading innovations, visit the company's Web site at http://www.toshiba.com.
Important Notes:
1. 3D Feature Health Precaution: Due to the possible impact on vision
development, viewers of 3D programming should be age 6 or above.
Children may be more susceptible to health effects from viewing 3D
images and should be closely supervised. Some viewers may experience a
seizure or blackout when exposed to certain flashing images or lights
contained in certain 3D television pictures or video games. Anyone who
has had a seizure, loss of awareness, or other symptom linked to an
epileptic condition, or has a family history of epilepsy, should
contact a health care provider before using the 3D function of this
product.
2. Viewing 3D content with the WX800 requires Toshiba 3D glasses, BDX3000
3D Blu-ray Disc(TM) player and 3D capable HDMI cable all sold
separately.
3. BDX3000 is designed to play back Blu-ray discs that comply with the 3D
specifications of Blu-ray Disc Association. It is not compatible with
other 3D specifications.
4. Third party internet services are not provided by Toshiba, may change
or be discontinued at any time and may be subject to third party
restrictions. Toshiba makes no representations or warranties about
these services, which may require the creation of a user account
through a computer with internet access and one-time and/or recurring
charges. Some features may require an always-on broadband internet
connection, firmware update and/or additional bandwidth. Some
recordable media, cards or files may not be supported.
5. Use of HDMI®-CEC feature requires an HDMI®-CEC compatible peripheral
device. Depending on the specifications of your device, some or all
HDMI®-CEC functions may not work even if your device is HDMI®-CEC
compatible.
LED TV is part of the Toshiba LCD TV line.
CinemaSeries, CineSpeed, ColorStream and PixelPure are registered trademarks and ClearFrame, ColorMaster, DynaLight, Illusion and Net TV are trademarks of Toshiba America Consumer Products, L.L.C. Audyssey EQ is a registered trademark of Audyssey Laboratories, Inc. Dolby is a registered trademark of Dolby Laboratories. DLNA is a registered trademark of the Digital Living Network Alliance. Facebook is a registered trademark of Facebook Inc. Flickr and Yahoo! are registered trademarks of Yahoo! Inc. HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing, LLC in the United States and other countries. InstaPort is a trademark or registered trademark of Silicon Image, Inc. in the United States and other countries. Netflix is a registered trademark of Netflix, Inc. Pandora is a registered trademark of Pandora Media, Inc. Picasa is a trademark of Google, Inc. Resolution+ is a registered trademark of Toshiba Corporation. Twitter is a registered trademark of Twitter, Inc. VUDU is a registered trademark of VUDU, Inc. Wi-Fi is a registered mark of the Wi-Fi Alliance. YouTube is a registered trademark of Google Inc. All others are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
Source: Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc.
CONTACT: Mariella Souflis of Waggener Edstrom Worldwide,
+1-212-551-4820, msouflis@waggeneredstrom.com, for Toshiba America Information
Systems, Inc.
Social networking giant extends its mobile location-based networking service to iPad platform
LOS ANGELES, Sept. 15 /PRNewswire/ -- Grindr, the world's largest all-male, mobile, location-based, networking service, announces the launch of a new iPad version designed to take the Grindr experience to the next level. With a new layout and enhancements made possible by the technological savvy of the iPad, Grindr for iPad offers users an easier, even more streamlined means of interacting with other like-minded guys in the world around them.
Just as with other versions, Grindr for iPad utilizes GPS and other technologies to allow users to locate gay, bi, or curious men nearby, view profiles and photos, and instantly connect via chat. However, with Grindr for iPad, the experience of making those connections between users has been optimized to take full advantage of the iPad.
Thanks to iPad's sharp, 9.7-inch, LED-backlit screen and ultra-wide 178-degree viewing angle, images of Grindr users can now be displayed in crisp, crystal clear color. Similarly, because the detail information in user profiles is no longer superimposed over user images, but is instead listed below the profile photo in much larger type than has been seen in any other version of Grindr, users can review profiles with greater clarity. And, best of all, when users double tap on a profile image, it is now magnified to nearly the full size of the iPad screen. Grindr for iPad also allows users to seamlessly sync profiles and favorites with other Grindr compatible smartphones and jump back and forth between their iPad, iPod and iPhone devices. All of these enhancements taken together not only optimize the look and feel of Grindr, but also markedly improve the overall quality of user interaction.
"We are extremely excited about the release of Grindr for iPad," says Joel Simkhai, founder and CEO of Grindr. "This new version truly takes the Grindr experience to the next level for iPad users and launching it is in keeping with both our commitment to staying in step with the latest trends in technology as well as our ultimate goal of making our social networking service as widely available to as many users around the world as possible."
Grindr for iPad is available as a free download on iTunes and on http://www.grindr.com/ipad. Users can also opt for Grindr X(tra), an ad-free premium subscription service that allows viewing of more user profiles in addition to other added features for $2.99/month.
Currently, Grindr is available on the iPhone, iPod touch, iPad and will be available soon on the following Blackberry models: Curve 8300, Curve 8310, Curve 8320, Curve 8330, Curve 8330m, Curve 8350i, Curve 8520, Curve 8530, Curve 8900, Bold 9000, Tour 9630, Bold 9650, Bold 9700.
Food Safety News Monitoring Service Launched by EIN News
Food Safety News Monitoring Service Focused on Food Safety, FDA, Food Poisoning and Food Processors Launched by EIN NEWS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- EIN News announces the launch of FOOD SAFETY NEWS TODAY (http://foodsafety.einnews.com/), an online news monitoring service covering food safety, FDA, food poisoning and food processors, among many other key areas.
Journalists, food safety professionals and food industry researchers and analysts are invited to take part in a free trial to Food Safety News Today at: http://foodsafety.einnews.com/users/register.php.
Food Safety News Today provides breaking news from every country and every state on major food processing companies, such as Tyson Foods, Kraft, Sara Lee, and Dole, as well as key food safety topics, including salmonella, food safety regulation, food contamination and food recalls.
EIN News, a pioneer in breaking news aggregation, was founded in 1995 and is a leading publisher of country, region and industry-focused Internet web sites, currently ranking in the Top 10 Media News Services on Alexa's list of online media services. More than 10 million annual readers turn to EIN News services each year as a critical part of their research needs.
Indexing thousands of articles from over 35,000 news sources and news sections, Food Safety News Today provides the most comprehensive and up-to-the-minute information available on the web regarding food safety, which makes it a perfect tool for media, business and policy-making organizations, government institutions, universities and others.
8000inc (EIGH.pk) announces acquisition of Monk's Den
Strategic acquisition of Monk's Den delivers annual revenue targets in Quarter 3 prompting share holder dividend.
MANASSAS, VA, Sept. 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The Board of 8000inc is pleased to announce the acquisition of Monk's Den, one of the fastest growing and recognized on-line investor network and training programs. As a privately held company, Monk's Den, led by founder and CEO Jerry Williams Ph.D., has achieved not only proven success in trading philosophy, but media recognition in real terms, guesting several times on the Big Biz Show and on the American Forces Radio Network across 177 countries.
The acquisition of Monk's Den delivers the perfect educational vehicle and shareholder exposure for 8000inc. The US$5M projected annual revenue ensures the Group over achieves its first year targets bringing forward the projected dividend payments for shareholders.
8000inc set incredibly high standards for itself, becoming profitable and returning shareholder value within its first year. It is now essential for 8000inc to communicate effectively with its shareholders. This is achieved with Monk's Den now part of the Group.
Jerry Williams Ph.D., CEO Monk's Den, stated, "The opportunity created through this combination is truly exciting. To be able to take what we have learned and transpose that at a corporate level, extending and implementing techniques beyond simple trading is a real challenge and thought provoking. We are all looking forward to creating an effective educational and informative service for investors to show, prove and demonstrate what can be achieved through knowledge and understanding of the market".
Tom Kelly, CEO 8000inc said, "The basic principles of 8000inc are to challenge and to succeed, but most importantly to give our shareholders a return. To over achieve our targets before our first year end, is a significant achievement. One vital element that must not be overlooked as we grow is to continually update and inform our shareholders, the public and the markets of the advances we are making. The skills of the Monk's Den team are second to none in terms of interpreting the market, market conditions and their significance. This is an extremely important and strategic move for the company and the shareholders alike".
This news release contains forward-looking statements that are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially from those projected on the basis of such forward-looking statements. The words "estimate," "project," "intends," "expects," "believes," and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements are made based on management's beliefs, as well as assumptions made by, and information currently available to, management pursuant to the "safe-harbour" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. For a more complete description of these and other risk factors that may affect the future performance of 8000 Inc. see "Risk Factors" in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-KSB and its other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date made and the Company undertakes no obligation to disclose any revision to these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date made or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.
New Altec Lansing Octiv Duo Speaker System and Dual Charger for iPhone and iPod Pulls Double Duty for Twice the Fun
Superior Sound Quality, Convenient Wedge Design and Free Music Mix App Makes the Octiv Duo the Must Have Solution for Multiple Music Devices
MILFORD, Pa., Sept. 15 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Altec Lansing introduced the new Octiv Duo (M202) dual docking and charging speaker system and free Music Mix App to give multiple device households a way to play and charge their iPod and iPhones simultaneously.
Couples, roommates and families can now enjoy crystal clear sound while charging and sharing playlists from two devices at once. Charge a third device through the built-in USB port and expand the musical player options with the aux-in. With a low profile compact wedge design, the Octiv Duo is perfect for limited spaces such as corners in the kitchen or on the nightstand. The included full-featured remote allows easy playlist access and control from across the room. Addressing the needs of the rapidly growing number of multi-device homes, the Octiv Duo is the ideal decor accessory that delivers the crisp, rich audio quality that is the hallmark of Altec Lansing.
"The Octiv Duo takes into account the busy schedule of the everyday family and makes life easier by acting as a dual docking speaker and charging station," said Steve Schlangen, Altec Lansing product manager, "And when combined with the Music Mix app, sharing music between playlists is simple, making the Octiv Duo the perfect solution for the modern household."
The free Music Mix app shuffles songs from both players and allows users to easily set the percentage of music played from each iPhone or iPod while docked. Also included is the free Altec Lansing Alarm Rock app, which turns the Octiv Duo into a fully functioning alarm clock, making it the ultimate multi-tasking device. Users can choose to wake up or sleep to their favorite audio files and songs, while enjoying a fully customizable interface to match every style. Once docked, users are given the option to download these free apps directly from the Apple Store. For a video demonstration of the Altec Lansing Music Mix app, please visit http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fXuapsnZkKk.
Key Features
-- Compatible with all iPhone and iPod models - Certified to work with
iPhone 4
-- Compact Wedge Design - Fits neatly in tight spaces
-- Full-featured remote
-- Built-in USB Port - Charge a third device
-- Aux-in - Add an additional music player
-- Listen without interference - Shielded for mobile phones
Pricing and Availability
The Altec Lansing Octiv Duo will be available in October 2010 at http://www.alteclansing.com and most major retailers. MSRP is $99.95.
About Altec Lansing
For more than 70 years Altec Lansing has been viewed among audiophiles as one of the world's most valuable and innovative audio brands and boasts a unique history of innovation that includes the introduction of first talkie film speakers, the first iPod docking station and the first "Works with iPhone" speaker system. Altec Lansing makes a wide range of audio systems for the home and office; a line of headphones for personal listening; and the popular line of inMotion speaker systems for portable digital players. Altec Lansing LLC is headquartered in Milford, PA.
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GE Satcom Launches Triple-Play VSAT Service for Merchant Vessels Based on iDirect Platform
Europe- and Asia- based bundle offers prepay VoIP, Internet and TV access, supports fleet-management applications
HERNDON, Va., Sept. 15 /PRNewswire/ -- iDirect, Inc. (iDirect), a company of VT Systems Inc. (VT Systems) today announced that GE Satcom, a leading provider of satellite communications services throughout EMEA, has unveiled the commercial launch of a satellite-based communications service for merchant vessel operators based on iDirect's Intelligent Platform. Following a successful six-month pilot testing, the service has been scheduled for an initial roll out to 14 commercial ships. To support the new service, GE Satcom will upgrade its current satellite infrastructure to iDirect's Evolution product line. iDirect is a world leader in satellite-based IP communications technology.
GE Satcom's maritime broadband solution will deliver a triple-play service bundle with prepay access to Voice Over IP (VoIP) phone, Internet and TV news and sports highlights that can be multiplexed into any cabin, technical or recreation room. In addition to satisfying basic communication and crew welfare needs, GE Satcom's service offers a scalable platform for integrating critical fleet-management applications such as location tracking, eco-routing and performance monitoring to reduce operational costs for existing ships and new builds. The cost-effective, flat-rate service will cover major shipping lanes across Asia and Europe using Ku-band as the primary link, with the ability to automatically switch to L-Band as a back-up solution. As demand grows, GE Satcom will also have the ability to extend coverage across the Atlantic and Pacific.
By upgrading to Evolution, GE Satcom gains a cost-effective IP broadband communications platform that can support its new service with the reliability of always-on connectivity. Evolution offers a suite of integrated tools that are tailored for maritime customers to make deploying mobile networks simpler and more efficient. GE Satcom can segment bandwidth across multiple ships - even fleets - and prioritize allocation according to each vessel's dynamic requirements using iDirect's Group Quality of Service (GQoS) technology. Further, GE Satcom plans to utilize iDirect's Automatic Beam Switching (ABS) feature to ensure that customers maintain seamless connectivity as their vessels cross multiple satellite footprints, without needing an onboard technician to manually handle transitions between Ku-band beams.
"We chose iDirect because it is the most broadly deployed VSAT platform today across the growing ranks of broadband-enabled vessels, allowing fleet owners and crew to constantly optimize the cost of communications for ship operation and extended plug & play Internet, voice, and TV services. Evolution will provide us with a highly reliable platform for launching a commercial service in Europe and Asia and eventually expanding to a global service."
~ Ronny SVANG
President and CEO, GE Satcom
"The maritime market is experiencing high demand for reliable, flat-fee, always-on broadband connectivity to keep up with the bandwidth-intensive applications and recreational needs of today's vessel and crew. GE Satcom's affordable triple-play service addresses these needs, leveraging the iDirect platform's flexibility and integrated mobility feature set to help it attract new customers in this market."
~ Stephen TUNNICLIFFE
Regional Vice President, Europe, iDirect
GE Satcom provides advanced satellite communication solutions on a multi-regional scale. With access to over 30 satellites, GE Satcom owns two state-of-the-art teleport centers in Germany and Switzerland. Today, GE Satcom has successfully deployed around 10,000 VSAT sites in over 130 countries, providing turnkey satellite network solutions directly to enterprises, maritime operators, NGOs and government entities which require reliable access to the Internet, telephony, large data transmission and TV content applications from dispersed locations.
iDirect, a subsidiary of VT Systems, is transforming the way the world gets and stays connected. The company's satellite-based IP communications technology enables constant connectivity for voice, video and data applications in diverse and challenging environments. The iDirect Intelligent Platform(TM) integrates advanced technology into iDirect's portfolio of hubs, routers and network management software to address the growing complexity of deploying and managing global IP networks. With more than 15 years of global satellite communications experience, iDirect serves customers in over 50 countries through a diverse network of service provider partners, including seven of the World Teleport Association's Global Top Ten operators. Headquartered in Herndon, Virginia, iDirect has offices in Europe, Middle East, Africa and Latin America. In 2007, iDirect Government Technologies (iGT) was set up to drive adoption of its IP-based solutions in the US Government market. In 2008, iDirect Asia Pte Ltd was established in Singapore to enhance its value-add and responsiveness to customers in the Asia Pacific region. Please visit http://www.idirect.net.
VT Systems is a diversified company providing integrated engineering solutions to the commercial and government markets in the aerospace, electronics, land systems and marine sectors. VT Systems' innovative solutions, products and services include aircraft maintenance, repair and modification; software solutions in training and simulation; satellite-based IP communications technology; network solutions that integrate data, voice and video; rugged computers and computer peripheral equipment; specialized truck bodies and trailers; weapons and munitions systems; road construction equipment; and ship design and shipbuilding. Headquartered in Alexandria, Va., VT Systems operates globally and is a wholly owned subsidiary of ST Engineering. Please visit http://www.vt-systems.com.
Local Wireless Network Upgrade Extends Access to Advanced Products, Services and Applications
YUMA, Ariz., Sept. 15 /PRNewswire/ -- AT&T* today announced the availability of its third generation (3G) mobile broadband network in Yuma, extending access for advanced mobile services, devices and feature-rich audio and video content to customers in the area.
AT&T is an industry leader in delivering the benefits of mobile broadband networks, devices and applications. With the nation's fastest mobile broadband network, AT&T provides accelerated mobile data speeds and simultaneous voice and data capabilities for an amazing wireless voice and data experience.
"Demand for wireless bandwidth is growing rapidly, whether it's for sharing video and photos with friends, watching a movie, checking the latest scores, or listening to music on a phone, netbook or other on-the-go devices," said Jerry Fuentes, president of AT&T Arizona-New Mexico. "With this expansion, our customers can enjoy the nation's best, most advanced mobile broadband experience with emerging devices and tens of thousands of mobile applications."
"When businesses look to expand or relocate, it is crucial that Yuma is able to offer them technology and services that rival those found in Arizona's biggest cities. This investment in a stronger wireless network will help attract business and strengthen our local economy," said Yuma County Supervisor Lenore Stuart.
The expansion of mobile broadband service is one of many ongoing network initiatives planned to enhance coverage and capacity across the country. AT&T recently upgraded 3G cell sites nationwide to High-Speed Packet Access (HSPA) 7.2. Future plans include another upgrade to HSPA+ technology at the end of this year followed by the initial deployment next year of LTE, the next-generation of wireless technology. These advancements, when combined with an ongoing initiative to increase the number of high-speed backhaul connections to cell sites, are a part of AT&T's strategy to provide customers with an enhanced mobile broadband experience, both today and in the future.
AT&T's 3G mobile broadband network is based on the 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) family of technologies that includes GSM and UMTS, the most widely used wireless network platforms in the world. AT&T has the best international coverage of any U.S. wireless provider, providing access to voice service in over 220 countries and data service in more than 195 countries. AT&T also offers voice and data roaming coverage on more than 135 major cruise ships, as well as 3G services in more than 120 countries.
For more information about AT&T's 3G coverage in Yuma or anywhere in the United States, consumers can visit http://www.wireless.att.com/coverageviewer. Using the online tool, AT&T customers can measure coverage quality from a street address, intersection, ZIP code or even a landmark.
*AT&T products and services are provided or offered by subsidiaries and affiliates of AT&T Inc. under the AT&T brand and not by AT&T Inc.
About AT&T
AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) is a premier communications holding company. Its subsidiaries and affiliates - AT&T operating companies - are the providers of AT&T services in the United States and around the world. With a powerful array of network resources that includes the nation's fastest mobile broadband network, AT&T is a leading provider of wireless, Wi-Fi, high speed Internet and voice services. A leader in mobile broadband, AT&T also offers the best wireless coverage worldwide, offering the most wireless phones that work in the most countries. It also offers advanced TV services under the AT&T U-verse® and AT&T | DIRECTV brands. The company's suite of IP-based business communications services is one of the most advanced in the world. In domestic markets, AT&T Advertising Solutions and AT&T Interactive are known for their leadership in local search and advertising. In 2010, AT&T again ranked among the 50 Most Admired Companies by FORTUNE® magazine.
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BitSpeed(TM) Velocity - Version 1.5 now Available: Fastest Bandwidth Optimizer for File Transfers
Full line-speed file transfers - regardless of distance or latency
MANHATTAN BEACH, Calif., Sept. 15 /PRNewswire/ -- Today BitSpeed LLC announced the worldwide availability of version 1.5 of BitSpeed(TM) Velocity, the software that allows users of land- and satellite-based Wide Area Networks (WANs) to accelerate the transfer of files up to 70 times faster than standard transfer protocols like FTP, rsync and SCP.
Velocity is a peer-to-peer software application that resides on any server whose OS is supported. Velocity can integrate with any application via its CLI (Command Line Interface).
Velocity version 1.5's new capabilities include: support for Mac OS X; an enhanced Single-Instance File Deduplication; improved in-stream data compression; and faster file read and write optimizations.
"Velocity is a great accelerator for WAN and satellite structures, because it uses the full available bandwidth," said co-founder and CEO Doug Davis. "Our latency suppression enables users to transfer files between 2 servers thousands of miles apart, on lines ranging in bandwidth from T-3, to 10 GbE, to satellite, as though they were sitting side by side on a LAN". Velocity provides additional benefits on LANs as well, often providing significant acceleration of file movement within an office or campus environment.
As a software package, Velocity focuses on true optimization of the available bandwidth to allow faster file transfers, unlike traditional WAN Optimization solutions that rely primarily on techniques to reduce the amount of content sent over the WAN.
"We are very pleased with the results achieved at our initial installations," said co-founder and CTO Allan Ignatin. "For example, using a Gigabit line, imagine transferring a 10 GB file in 2 minutes anywhere in the world, instead of waiting up to 45 minutes using regular protocols. We believe that no matter what your environment is, from a virtual one to a mainframe, or from a corporate user to a Service Provider (SP), if you want to move files from here to there faster, Velocity can do it."
BitSpeed offers Velocity for both corporate users and for Service Providers, both directly and through its growing channel partner program. Trial licenses are available from http://www.bitspeed.com. BitSpeed currently has sales offices in North America, the United Kingdom and France.
iBridge Builds a Solid Storage Foundation with Pillar Axiom to Bolster Rapidly Growing IT Managed Services Business
-- Thriving IT Management & Data Services Company Selects Pillar to Keep Pace with Aggressive Business Expansion while Meeting Stringent SLAs and Compliance Requirements --
SAN JOSE, Calif., Sept. 15 /PRNewswire/ -- Pillar Data Systems --
News Facts
-- iBridge LLC, an industry-leading managed IT and data processing
services company based in Beaverton, Ore., has deployed the Pillar
Axiom 600 unified storage system to support mission-critical
information and applications for nearly 100 major customers in the
legal, healthcare, manufacturing, government and financial services
sectors.
-- In building out a new data center in nearby Portland, iBridge sought a
world-class storage platform that would scale seamlessly while
assuring uninterrupted access to vital information. The company wanted
a storage partner that understood the managed IT services business
model and overarching focus on customer service excellence, dynamic
growth, stringent SLAs and ever-increasing compliance demands.
-- According to iBridge, the Pillar Axiom was selected over competing
offerings from EMC, NetApp and BlueArc because it guaranteed
unsurpassed capacity utilization, on-the-fly expandability, higher
levels of redundancy, simplified management and a two-year ROI.
-- iBridge reports that Pillar's Axiom platform will help accommodate its
five-year growth projections while decreasing administrative overhead
by 70 percent when compared to the effort required to manage legacy
EMC storage currently deployed at other iBridge data centers.
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Unsurpassed Flexibility, Utilization & Scalability
-- iBridge was impressed with Pillar's modular, distributed architecture,
which features both SAN and NAS configurations in a single platform
with a common storage pool using SSD, FC and/or SATA drives.
-- Pillar's unique Quality of Service (QoS) software and
application-aware capabilities are ideally suited for dynamic
environments as storage resources can be tuned to optimize performance
on a per-application basis.
-- Pillar's Axiom delivers unparalleled utilization rates and consistent
performance increases as iBridge scaled the system. The Pillar Axiom
can be expanded to 1.6 PBs of raw capacity to keep pace with
continuous data surges, especially as iBridge handles more healthcare
digital imaging projects.
-- High levels of redundancy, including dual active/active controllers
and fault tolerant power supplies, also meets iBridge's strict uptime
requirements.
-- In the future, iBridge is considering standardizing on Pillar as the
price-performance and overall storage efficiency of the Axiom
surpasses existing EMC systems, which typically cost about 60 percent
more than similarly configured Pillar systems.
Supporting Quotes
From Desh Urs, managing partner of iBridge LLC:
-- "We wanted a responsive partner with innovative technology that could
keep up with us. In our industry, you can land a job and need 20 TBs
immediately. It's critical to have a storage partner that understands
the managed IT services business model and knows we can't tell our
customers to wait a week before we can accommodate them."
-- "With Pillar, we can mix and match media types based on the
application, which will become increasingly important as our business
expands. In the future, there will be times when we'll want to keep
time-sensitive data on high-speed SSD disk storage while less-critical
data can be archived on lower-cost SATA drives. The way Pillar
achieves this through its QoS and dynamic storage tiering is
excellent."
-- "For iBridge, it came down to selecting the most reliable technology
with the best value and seamless scalability to support our demanding
customers and dynamic environment. Axiom is the right solution, and
Pillar is the right partner to help us take our business to the next
level."
From Mark Prewitt, chief technologist of iBridge LLC:
-- "Pillar takes a different approach from everyone else with its
all-in-one-solution and innovative technology. It's clear Pillar is
going where storage should be."
-- "No one could beat Pillar's utilization rates. As you add more disks
with other platforms, you eventually reach a bottleneck. Not so with
Pillar. We achieved performance gains as we scaled the system. Pillar
was the only platform we were confident could meet our growth needs
over the next five years."
-- "EMC typically costs up to 60 percent more than a similarly configured
Axiom, which definitely plays in Pillar's favor. Pillar can help us in
many more ways looking ahead."
Founded in 2001, Pillar Data Systems develops Application-Aware Storage systems for midsize and enterprise organizations. With the highest utilization rates in the storage industry, the Pillar Axiom solution is the most efficient storage system on the market today. The Pillar Axiom cuts administrative time and total cost of ownership by more than 50 percent as well as provides the only storage system that can differentiate services based on application priority. Designed from the ground up as the only true Application-Aware Storage system, the Pillar Axiom allows users to match multiple application characteristics to the appropriate service levels within a single storage platform. Pillar Data Systems is privately funded by Tako Ventures, LLC, the venture arm of Larry Ellison.
The company is headquartered at 2840 Junction Avenue, San Jose, California 95134. The company can be reached on the Web at http://www.pillardata.com/, by phone at 408-503-4000.
Source: Pillar Data Systems
CONTACT: Chris Drago, Sr. Director of Corporate Communications, Pillar
Data Systems, +1-408-518-4636, cdrago@pillardata.com
JAGTAG Powers Jack Daniel's 'Back Jack' Mobile Marketing Campaign for 160th Birthday Celebration
JAGTAG Mobile 2D Barcodes Help Fans Sign the Petition to Make Jack Daniel's Birthday a National Holiday and Access Official Campaign Videos
NEW YORK, Sept. 15 /PRNewswire/ -- JAGTAG (http://www.jagtag.com), the U.S. leader in mobile 2D barcode advertising, announced that it will power the "Back Jack" mobile marketing campaign in a petition drive to make Jack Daniel's birthday a national holiday. By leveraging JAGTAG's mobile 2D barcodes, Jack Daniel's is helping supporters join the "Back Jack" movement, access campaign updates and branded videos, and add their signatures to the petition.
Jack Daniel's "Back Jack" campaign with JAGTAG engages all participants above the age of 21 to celebrate the birthday of one of the most well-known names in American spirits. JAGTAG mobile barcodes are featured throughout the campaign on in-store signage at national retailers, the campaign's press microsite (http://www.JDBdaymedia.com), as well as Jack Daniel's campaign banners and promotional pins used by the "Back Jack" tour bus when it visits 10 cities, including Cincinnati, Nashville and New York, en route to the U.S. Congress in Washington, D.C. Consumers can snap and send a photo of the Jack Daniel's branded JAGTAGs with any camera phone to receive the official campaign video and see how many others have signed the petition, updated in real-time by JAGTAG's API. To ensure all content reaches the proper audience, JAGTAG's age-verification technology is seamlessly integrated in the campaign.
"For our 'Back Jack' initiative, we wanted to engage fans nationwide to join our petition drive and add their signatures, and JAGTAG's technology enabled us to reach the largest mobile audience possible," said Jennifer Powell, U.S. Brand Manager for Jack Daniel's. "By using JAGTAG mobile 2D barcodes, we can share exclusive content with the right audiences and offer supporters the chance to celebrate Mr. Jack's birthday."
JAGTAG works on all camera phones and across all major wireless carriers in the United States without requiring users to download an application to reach 90 percent of all mobile users. Jack Daniel's is leveraging JAGTAG mobile 2D barcodes to involve and interact with supporters nationwide through a multi-faceted campaign that provides participants with real-time updates.
"We're helping Jack Daniel's develop a campaign that can deliver exciting campaign videos and real-time updates from their petition drive to a mass mobile audience," said Ed Jordan, CEO of JAGTAG. "By partnering with JAGTAG, Jack Daniel's is making it possible for everyone with a cameraphone to 'Back Jack' and join in the effort to make Jack Daniel's birthday a national holiday."
About JAGTAG
Unlike other 2D barcode systems, JAGTAG delivers multimedia to both smart phones and standard phones, without requiring the consumer to download an application prior to use. As a result, JAGTAG can share video, images, music and text with three times more mobile consumers than mobile web dependent media. Anywhere a mobile consumer encounters a JAGTAG, they can use their phone to request and immediately receive multimedia content - video, audio, pictures, coupons and text - sent to their phone. To learn more, visit http://www.jagtag.com.
About Jack Daniel's
Officially registered by the U.S. Government in 1866, the Jack Daniel Distillery, Lem Motlow, proprietor, is the oldest registered distillery in the United States and is on the National Register of Historic Places. Based in Lynchburg, Tenn., the Jack Daniel Distillery is the maker of the world-famous Jack Daniel's Old No. 7 Tennessee Whiskey, Gentleman Jack Rare Tennessee Whiskey, Jack Daniel's Single Barrel Tennessee Whiskey and Jack Daniel's Country Cocktails. Jack Daniel's encourages its friends to drink responsibly.
For media inquiries, contact:
Julie Nicholson
Weber Shandwick for JAGTAG
212-445-8371
jnicholson@webershandwick.com
Source: JAGTAG
CONTACT: Julie Nicholson, or Weber Shandwick for JAGTAG,
+1-212-445-8371, jnicholson@webershandwick.com
Altec Lansing Unveils New Premium Earphones for the Discerning Audio Enthusiast
The New Muzx Ultra Noise Isolating Earphones Have Perfected Balanced Armature Technology to Give Users an Immersive Soundstage and High Definition Audio
MILFORD, Pa., Sept. 15 /PRNewswire/ -- Drawing upon more than 70 years of audio heritage and expertise, Altec Lansing today announces the newest addition to their Muzx earphone line with the premium Muzx Ultra (MZX606) in-ear headphones. Engineered to feel great, look great and most important sound great, the new Muzx Ultra headphones realize the full potential of balanced armature technology to impart astonishing audio clarity.
The audio quality from the Muzx Ultra earphones delivers a balanced and rich signal, precisely the way music is intended from the original recording. When listening on an iPod, iPhone, iPad, MP3 player or computer, music comes to life, enveloping the user in an immersive soundstage. To provide clarity throughout the mid and high ranges, the frequency response is a broad 20Hz to 20kHz, with crisp bass that never overwhelms.
Ideal for everyday use, the Muzx Ultra has an impressive 26 dB isolation to shield the user from extraneous background noise such as traffic, engine noise and crowds. The in-line remote allows users to control an iPhone or iPod easily, while the in-line microphone makes a seamless transition to telephone calls.
"The Muzx Ultra earphones are an exciting product for us. Our passion for music is engineered into the line to create a premium earphone with exceptional sound that stands up against much more expensive competitors," stated Will Squier, Altec Lansing product manager. "Earphones are so prevalent in our everyday lives that they have also become a form of personal expression, and these headphones complement even the most unique personal style."
Design and Technology
The Muzx Ultra earphones utilize single balanced armature technology that creates more sound from less power and an extensive range of audible frequencies. The technology differs from conventional drivers by employing a variable position armature "floating" in a magnetic field. When a specific current is applied, the armature shifts to control a diaphragm to create the precise sound.
Altec Lansing understands that music is the ultimate personal expression of lifestyle, from audiophiles to chic fashionistas. The design is industrial yet timeless, and is a matching accessory for any look. The 46" cable has a precision-engineered strain relief component at the driver and another separate strain relief component at the gold plated 3.5mm jack. Altec chose to provide extra engineered reinforcement at these locations since they tend to be the most frequent tension failure points for all earphones. Those on the go will appreciate the unique cord design that minimizes friction and Altec's SnugFit(TM) design that can be worn comfortably on a ride cross-town or cross-country. The earphones ship with an eight-piece fitting kit and a carrying case.
The Muzx Series of Sound Isolating Earphones
The Altec Lansing Muzx line of headphones is also being expanded to two more models, including the Muzx Core (MZX206) and Muzx Extra (MZX406). The Muzx Core features a large 10mm Neodymium driver for crystal clear audio and an in-line microphone. For bass lovers, the Muzx Extra allows users to feel the richness of deep tones and control their compatible devices with a full-featured Apple in-line remote.
Ultimate Sound Guarantee
Altec Lansing offers consumers the Ultimate Sound Guarantee, which promises that if these are not the best sounding earphones for the price, users can simply return them to the store within 30 days of purchase for a full refund.
Availability and Pricing
The Altec Lansing Muzx Ultra Earphones (MZX606) will be available in October 2010 at retailers such as Amazon.com and http://www.alteclansing.com. MSRP is US $99.95. The Muzx Core (MZX206) earphones are available now for $29.99, while the Muzx Extra (MZX406) headphones will also be available in October for $49.95.
About Altec Lansing
For more than 70 years Altec Lansing has been viewed among audiophiles as one of the world's most valuable and innovative audio brands and boasts a unique history of innovation that includes the introduction of first talkie film speakers, the first iPod docking station and the first "Works with iPhone" speaker system. Altec Lansing makes a wide range of audio systems for the home and office; a line of headphones for personal listening; and the popular line of inMotion speaker systems for portable digital players. Altec Lansing LLC is headquartered in Milford, PA.
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Sears Helps Washington, D.C. Residents Access Up to $300 in Rebates on ENERGY STAR® Qualified Appliances
Sears Blue Appliance Crew(TM) to Help Residents Switch to Energy Efficient Appliances and Save
HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill., Sept. 15 /PRNewswire/ -- The Sears Blue Appliance Crew(TM) is helping Washington, D.C. residents access the $568,000 available in rebates for ENERGY STAR® qualified appliances beginning Sept. 20 until funds are exhausted, as part of the "Cash for Appliances" rebate program. As the 2010 ENERGY STAR Retail Partner of the Year, Sears has revamped its website, Sears.com/energystar, to include even more tools to help Americans learn about ENERGY STAR, search for rebates and credits, find the right appliance and dispose of the old one properly, and take small steps to make a big difference. In an effort to help Washington, D.C. residents better manage the rebate process, the Sears site also includes an interactive map, energy savings rebate calculator and information about ENERGY STAR products that qualify for rebates so customers can quickly and easily identify their favorite brands and models that are available for in-store purchase.
"At Sears, we're always looking for ways to make it easier and more affordable for Americans to swap out their old, inefficient appliances for new, ENERGY STAR models," said Doug Moore, president of Home Appliances for Sears. "This rebate money will go quickly, so we encourage our customers in D.C. to take advantage of the stimulus plan as early as possible to ensure access to the funds."
Under the U.S. Department of Energy-approved appliance rebate plan for Washington, D.C., residents are eligible for mail-in rebates from $50 to $300(I). In order to qualify, residents are required to replace their old appliances with new, ENERGY STAR qualified models and show proof of haul-away of the old appliance from a participating retailer, such as Sears. Furthermore, in D.C., the following rebates are limited to one appliance category per household:
-- $50 for refrigerators
-- $50 - $75 for dishwashers
-- $100 - $125 for clothes washers
-- $300 for electric heat pump water heaters (Energy Factor < or = 2.0)
Washington, D.C. residents are also eligible for rebates on energy efficient, whole-house heating and cooling systems including high efficiency gas storage water heaters, gas boilers and gas furnaces. Residents who are interested in purchasing these systems can visit Sears.com/energystar for a complete listing of qualifying products and available rebates, or call Sears Home Services at 1-800-766-6298 to arrange an in-home appointment.
To help families make the switch to energy efficient appliances, Sears recently launched an initiative called The Big Switch. The program challenges American families to make the switch to five million ENERGY STAR qualified appliances while also recycling appliances by taking them off the grid and saving families more than $2,500 on their utility bills(II). Consumers can learn more about the available rebates and ways to reduce their energy and water consumption at SearsBigSwitch.com.
"We hope to create a movement with The Big Switch that encourages even more customers to consider ENERGY STAR qualified appliances, take the ENERGY STAR Pledge, and learn more about the small steps they can take to make a difference for our environment," added Moore. "Programs like the Sears Big Switch, the Responsible Appliance Disposal (RAD) program and national Cash for Appliances rebate program truly make it easier and more affordable to help customers remove and recycle their appliances."
For Washington, D.C. residents interested in purchasing energy efficient, ENERGY STAR qualified appliances the Sears Blue Appliance Crew will assist shoppers from start to finish. They can:
-- Provide information about which appliances qualify for rebates in
store and online at Sears.com/energystar
-- Help shoppers find rebates - searching by product category and
customer's zip code
-- Submit rebates for purchases electronically, before they leave the
store
-- Provide customers with the replacement and haul-away documentation
required in order to receive the rebates
-- Remove customers' old appliances and dispose of them in a responsible
manner
For full rebate updates and details, and to learn more about Sears' online and in-store Appliance Research Centers, please visit Sears.com/energystar.
About Sears, Roebuck and Co.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., a wholly owned subsidiary of Sears Holdings Corporation (NASDAQ:SHLD), is a leading broadline retailer providing merchandise and related services. Sears, Roebuck offers its wide range of home merchandise, apparel and automotive products and services through more than 2,300 Sears-branded and affiliated stores in the United States and Canada, which includes approximately 929 full-line and approximately 1,200 specialty stores in the U.S. Sears, Roebuck also offers a variety of merchandise and services through sears.com, landsend.com, and specialty catalogs. Sears, Roebuck offers consumers leading proprietary brands including Kenmore, Craftsman, DieHard and Lands' End -- among the most trusted and preferred brands in the U.S. Sears, Roebuck is the 2010 ENERGY STAR Retail Partner of the Year. The company is the nation's largest provider of home services, with more than 12 million service calls made annually. For more information, visit the Sears, Roebuck website at http://www.sears.com or the Sears Holdings Corporation website at http://www.searsholdings.com.
About Sears Home Appliances
Sears is the nation's leading appliance retailer with the largest selection - over 4400 models. Only Sears sells the top 10 brands, including Kenmore, the nation's leading appliance brand. Sears offers worry-free 1-year service, guaranteed and free help and support on all brands serviced by Sears 24/7 by phone. Sears provides next day delivery on over 1600 models - that's five times more than any national competitor. In March 2009, Sears launched the online ENERGY STAR Rebate Center - a program to help educate Americans about the millions of dollars in rebates that are available for ENERGY STAR-rated products and make it faster to receive these rebates. Sears has demonstrated its commitment to increasing America's energy efficiency through its actions over more than 10 years.
Sears sells more ENERGY STAR-rated appliances than any other retailer. In fact, in 2008, Sears was the first retailer to sell more than 3.1 million ENERGY STAR qualified appliances from the nation's top brands, including Kenmore, the nation's leading appliance brand.
(II) Based on utility savings over five years, associated with replacing the following 10-year-old non-ENERGY STAR qualified products: refrigerator, dishwasher, clothes washer, room air conditioner and water heater, with ENERGY STAR products.
Source: Sears, Roebuck and Co.
CONTACT: Larry Costello of Sears Holdings Public Relations,
+1-847-286-9036, or +1-847-346-4514, Larry.Costello@searshc.com; or Kelly Hall
of Euro RSCG Worldwide PR, +1-212-367-6916, Kelly.Hall@eurorscg.com
Ovation Enters the Digital Publishing Business with the Launch of CulturePOP
New Website to Focus on Providing "Ingredients for an Artful Life" CulturePOP Launches with Sweepstakes for an Artful Trip to Miami
LOS ANGELES, Sept. 15 /PRNewswire/ -- Ovation, the only television network devoted to art and contemporary culture, is venturing outside the television arena and into the digital publishing business with the launch of CulturePOP, a website aimed at bringing art and culture into readers' everyday lives. CulturePOP is launching today at http://www.CulturePOP.com and is offering subscribers a chance to win an artful trip to Miami. Subscription to CulturePOP is free.
"CulturePOP is a place where art and mainstream culture intersect. Readers can learn more about art and lifestyle trends and how to bring artful things into their own lives," notes Chad Gutstein, Executive Vice President, Ovation. "With the launch of this new digital product, Ovation is able to serve the substantial part of our audience that is looking for practical, consumer-based information while staying true to our mission of making art accessible to all."
CulturePOP's editorial focus will include inspired recommendations and ideas from today's leading cultural thinkers on the topics of art + design, style, home and food. Stories will often be paired with a related special offer, giveaway or sweepstakes. Current stories include an interview with new W Magazine editor Stefano Tonchi and a special offer on W Magazine, and an interview with Michael Symon, a James Beard Foundation Award-winning American chef, for his tips for how to prepare an artful barbecue, which is featured together with a special offer from The BBQ Store. CulturePOP is also featuring a special "Fashion Week" interview with designer Zang Toi.
CulturePOP has retained editorial consultant Sabrina Weill to oversee the content. Weill is a former editor-in-chief of Seventeen and was instrumental in the launch of CosmoGIRL! magazine, where she served as founding executive editor for four years. Previously, Weill was an editor at Redbook and editor-in-chief of the Scholastic teen health magazine Choices.
"CulturePOP deals offer readers tangible ways to bring artfully designed products into their lives, every day," says Sabrina Weill. "CulturePOP finds the art in everything, and features exclusive interviews with the artists -- filmmakers, stylists, chefs, musicians, designers -- who are creating today's pop culture conversations."
This month, CP is inviting new subscribers to enter to win a trip to Miami. CP writers will customize the trip, providing the winner with an insider's view into Miami's rich cultural past, present and future. The winner will receive roundtrip airfare for two to Miami, two nights at the stylish Mondrian South Beach hotel, lunch for two at Asia de Cuba, daily use of a private pool cabana at the Mondian South Beach and a specially curated tour of Miami's hottest galleries and museums.
About Ovation:
Ovation is the only multi-platform network devoted to art contemporary culture. The network creates and curates one-of-a-kind programming about all the art people enjoy most, from the popular to the avant-garde and everything in between. The channel reaches a national audience of 42 million households through carriage on cable systems, DirecTV (channel 274), Dish Network (channel 157) and telco systems nationally. Ovation's programming is also available on video on demand (in both standard and high definition) in the US. Ovation's popular website (http://www.ovationtv.com/) is a dynamic experience, featuring information about local and national happenings in the art world, as well as a vibrant community of artists who have uploaded over 120,000 pieces of original art.
Ovation's newest business is a digital publishing project called CulturePOP, a website focused on art + design, style, home and food: http://www.culturepop.com.
Source: Ovation
CONTACT: Patricia Frith of Patricia Frith Marketing , +1-818-876-0480,
pfmarketing@roadrunner.com, for Ovation
New EMC Services and Solutions Optimize Oracle Application Environments and Pave the Way to the Private Cloud
EMC solutions provide documented guidance that can help enterprises deploy virtualized environments in ten minutes, reduce storage costs up to 92%, and increase data warehouse performance up to 300%
HOPKINTON, Mass., Sept. 15 /PRNewswire/ -- EMC Corporation (NYSE:EMC) today announced a new portfolio of services from EMC® Consulting and EMC Proven(TM) Solutions with applied technology best practices that help customers with Oracle® and other application environments move forward on their journey to the private cloud.
These new offerings from EMC help enterprises gain operational efficiencies and control costs as they deploy virtualization solutions across business application environments ranging from testing, development and production - to online transactional processing (OLTP) and data warehouse systems.
New Consulting Services Optimize Information Architectures
New offerings from EMC Consulting help enterprises with Oracle and other application environments lower costs, increase efficiency and improve business agility through best practices and applied expertise in business intelligence, data warehousing and application performance.
Consulting, architecture and analytics services from EMC help customers optimize virtualization, data classification, and growth analysis in their information architectures via tiered storage and active archiving. Enterprises can leverage these immediately available services to:
-- Assimilate, analyze, and track performance metrics to both plan and
build business intelligence and performance management systems that
align with strategic objectives
-- Communicate information more easily and make it more meaningful and
actionable through data visualization
-- Collect, consolidate and organize data required for reporting and
pervasive analytics when designing and implementing a data warehouse
-- Understand business impact, develop plans, design architecture, and
assess transition readiness when building a virtualized enterprise
application environment
In addition to helping clients better manage the explosion of enterprise-wide data within their information architectures, EMC is providing documented solutions designed to help improve the performance of applications within the underlying information infrastructure.
New EMC Proven Solutions Dramatically Increase Performance and Reduce Cost
Oracle database administrators and other IT professionals are increasing their deployments of virtualization technologies in order to improve application performance and better manage the costs associated with long-term storage growth - and move ahead on the path to the private cloud.
New EMC Proven Solutions and applied technology best practices provide written guidance that can help IT professionals optimize an information infrastructure with deployments of business applications from Oracle and virtualization technology from VMware®. The documented solutions are based upon rigorous testing conducted by EMC engineers and IT professionals and encompass one-time use case scenarios. These technical solutions span across several Oracle application environment scenarios that range in purpose from testing, development and production - to OLTP and data warehouse systems:
Maximize Efficiency in Virtualized Oracle Environments
-- Rapid Deployment and Scale Out for Oracle E-Business Suite Enabled by
EMC RecoverPoint, EMC Replication Manager, and VMware vSphere(TM)
provisioned up to ten virtual machines for test and development in
only ten minutes using VMware vSphere and automated updates through
EMC RecoverPoint and EMC Replication Manager
-- EMC FAST® Cache with Oracle OLTP Database Applications increased
Oracle production database transactions per minute by up to 140
percent*
-- EMC IT's Migration to the Open, Expandable Oracle BI Grid increased
performance in an Oracle Database 11g data warehouse up to 300
percent* by implementing EMC Symmetrix® VMAX(TM) with EMC Enterprise
Flash Drives for Oracle
-- Virtual Provisioning on EMC Symmetrix VMAX with Oracle Database 10g
and 11g increased Oracle Database 11g transactions per minute up to 90
percent, without deploying additional storage capacity
Reduce Storage Costs
-- Fully Automated Storage Tiering (FAST) with Oracle Database
Applications reduced the total cost of ownership of an Oracle Database
11g storage infrastructure up to 15 percent by implementing tiered
storage using EMC FAST technology at the sub-LUN level (Logical Unit
Number) along with EMC Unified Storage
-- EMC Backup and Recovery for Oracle 11g OLTP eliminated redundant data
from database backups, accelerated recovery times and reduced capacity
requirements up to 92 percent over a five week period by implementing
EMC Data Domain deduplication storage systems with Oracle Recovery
Manager (RMAN)
-- Virtual Provisioning on EMC Symmetrix VMAX with Oracle Database 10g
and 11g reclaimed up to 56 percent of all unused storage space within
virtually provisioned Oracle Database 11g database environments
through the deployment of EMC Symmetrix Virtual Provisioning with
Oracle Automated Storage Management (ASM) Storage Reclamation Utility
Industry Analyst Quote
"No two enterprises are exactly alike and IT professionals know this all too well. As a result, they look to their vendors for the most relevant approaches to their particular challenges and aspirations," said Mark Peters, Senior Analyst at the Enterprise Strategy Group. "The EMC/Oracle relationship is an example of how this need can be met further with onsite experts who can apply practical analysis to improve architectures as well as proven interoperability among key technologies to get the most out of investments in every way possible."
EMC Executive Quote:
"Clients are looking to increase the value of their enterprise information and to optimize the cost of their underlying infrastructures," said Tom Roloff, Senior Vice President of EMC Consulting, EMC Corporation. "Our new consulting services help clients break down information silos and bring the right information to the right person at the right time to increase business responsiveness and drive optimized IT infrastructures with EMC Proven Solutions and applied best practices."
Please visit EMC at booth #901 at Oracle OpenWorld 2010, September 19-23 at the Moscone Center in San Francisco.
*Compared to Fibre Channel and/or Serial Advanced Technology Attachment (SATA) drive configurations
About EMC
EMC Corporation (NYSE:EMC) is the world's leading developer and provider of information infrastructure technology and solutions that enable organizations of all sizes to transform the way they compete and create value from their information. Information about EMC's products and services can be found at http://www.EMC.com.
Data Domain, EMC, EMC FAST, EMC Proven, Symmetrix, and Symmetrix VMAX are either registered trademarks or trademarks of EMC Corporation in the United States and other countries. Oracle and Oracle Database 11g are registered trademarks of Oracle, Inc. VMware and VMware vSphere are registered trademarks and/or trademarks of VMware, Inc. in the United States and/or other jurisdictions. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners.
This release contains "forward-looking statements" as defined under the Federal Securities Laws. Actual results could differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of certain risk factors, including but not limited to: (i) adverse changes in general economic or market conditions; (ii) delays or reductions in information technology spending; (iii) our ability to protect our proprietary technology; (iv) risks associated with managing the growth of our business, including risks associated with acquisitions and investments and the challenges and costs of integration, restructuring and achieving anticipated synergies; (v) fluctuations in VMware, Inc.'s operating results and risks associated with trading of VMware stock; (vi) competitive factors, including but not limited to pricing pressures and new product introductions; (vii) the relative and varying rates of product price and component cost declines and the volume and mixture of product and services revenues; (viii) component and product quality and availability; (ix) the transition to new products, the uncertainty of customer acceptance of new product offerings and rapid technological and market change; (x) insufficient, excess or obsolete inventory; (xi) war or acts of terrorism; (xii) the ability to attract and retain highly qualified employees; (xiii) fluctuating currency exchange rates; and (xiv) other one-time events and other important factors disclosed previously and from time to time in EMC's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. EMC disclaims any obligation to update any such forward-looking statements after the date of this release.
Source: EMC Corporation
CONTACT: David Seuss, +1-617-388-7775, david.seuss@emc.com
Eventful and Billboard Launch the 2010 'Eventful Fans' Choice Award'
--Third annual competition gives fans the opportunity to vote for their favorite concert tour of the year through Eventful's 'Demand it!' service--
SAN DIEGO and NEW YORK, Sept. 15 /PRNewswire/ -- Eventful Inc, the leading digital service connecting consumers with entertainment and local events, and Billboard, the world's premier music brand, today announced the launch of the third annual Eventful Fans' Choice Award, which will allow music fans across the country to vote for the artist they think should win the 2010 Billboard award for Best Concert Tour of the Year.
The twenty-five artists up for the award include AC/DC, Alicia Keys, Bon Jovi, Black Eyed Peas, Dave Matthews Band, the Eagles, Iron Maiden, Jay-Z, John Mayer, Lady Gaga, Michael Buble, Nickelback, Tim McGraw, and Taylor Swift. Fans can access the complete list of nominees and help their favorite artist win when they "Demand it!" via Eventful's unique social media platform by logging on to http://eventful.com/fanschoice. They can also spread the word virally across Facebook, Twitter, and MySpace by inviting their friends to Demand their favorites.
The artist who receives the most demands through Eventful's service will be announced as the winner at the 7th annual Billboard Touring Conference & Awards (http://www.BillboardTouringConference.com), presented by ShowClix and in association with Music Networx, taking place at The Sheraton New York in NYC on November 3-4, 2010.
This distinct award, purely based on fan votes, will be presented at the close of the conference along with the rest of the Billboard Touring Awards, which honor the concert industry's top artists and professionals based on actual data compiled through the Billboard Boxscore chart. The conference also includes panel sessions, roundtable discussions and networking opportunities for touring industry power players and decision makers.
"There have been some incredible touring successes in 2010, and fans have shown that they still love to watch their favorite artists perform live," said Ray Waddell, Billboard's Executive Director of Content and Programming for Touring and Live Entertainment. "With their strong connection with the concert-going public, Eventful is uniquely qualified to gauge fan demand and determine the winner of the 2010 Fans' Choice Award."
"We're excited to work with Billboard to honor the leading touring acts of 2010," said Eventful CEO Jordan Glazier. "We love helping fans discover and enjoy live music and by working with Billboard we're able to let the fans voice their opinion regarding which artist put on the best tour of the year."
Eventful and Billboard are providing a glimpse into how technology can create a better and more compelling experience for the new digital generation of concert-goers. This comes at a time when artists and promoters are utilizing new platforms that have the ability to develop closer relationships with consumers and greatly enhance the overall end-to-end experience surrounding live music. Eventful's "Demand it!" service helps facilitate this connection by regularly empowering fans to influence the content and location of all types of events and entertainment including concerts, movie releases, and broadcast radio and television content. Over 100,000 performers use "Demand it!" to engage with millions of their fans to find out where they are in Demand, and then utilize this essential data to optimize future tour routing and make informed decisions about where to appear.
About Eventful, Inc.
San Diego-based Eventful, Inc. provides the leading service for discovering, sharing, promoting and creating local events throughout the world. Eventful's community of users enjoys the world's largest selection of local events, from concerts and sports to singles events and kids' activities. Eventful provides multi-platform services to its users via http://www.eventful.com, e-mail programs, mobile applications and content distributed through widgets and apps. Promoters, venues, and event organizers use Eventful to market their events to local consumers through a unique blend of social media, direct marketing, and digital advertising campaigns. Visit Eventful at http://www.eventful.com/.
Now in its 116th year, Billboard is the world's premier music brand consisting of Billboard magazine, Billboard Events and Billboard.com - the online destination of choice for millions of music fans. The Billboard brand is built on its exclusive charts and unrivaled reporting on the latest news, issues and trends across all genres of music. The brand is owned by e5 Global Media, and reaches tens of millions of consumers daily through many strategic relationships with major companies, including Reuters, SanDisk, Telemundo, Ticketmaster, Microsoft Zune, Napster, MTV, GTech, Virgin Mobile, AT&T, Sony Music Entertainment and Amazon. These relationships leverage Billboard's brand recognition, proprietary chart data and information resources to develop products, live events and print, television, radio, digital and mobile platforms.
About e5 Global Media
e5 Global Media is a diversified company with leading assets in the media and entertainment arenas, including: Music (Billboard and its related conferences and events, including The Billboard Latin Music Awards), Film (The Hollywood Reporter, Backstage, ShoWest, ShowEast, Cineasia, and Cinema Expo International); and Advertising & Marketing (Adweek, Mediaweek, Brandweek, Adweek Conferences, and The Clio Awards).
Source: Billboard
CONTACT: For Eventful: Christopher Lehman, +1-858-461-3860,
clehman@eventful.com, or For Billboard: Eva Ross, +1-212-981-5218,
eva_ross@dkcnews.com
LG Electronics' New Double Oven Range Delivers Added Convenience to the Home Kitchen
Dual Ovens and Innovative LG InfraGrill(TM) Technology Offer Ultimate in Cooking Performance and Flexibility
ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J., Sept. 15 /PRNewswire/ -- LG Electronics has expanded its cooking appliance portfolio with its first double oven range for the U.S. market. This freestanding electric range blends high-performance with a striking, stylish design. With a multitude of advanced features and functionality, including a new infrared broiling system, this new range makes the cooking experience more enjoyable and helps home chefs make "something better" in their kitchen.
Culinary enthusiasts and home chefs will welcome the added convenience of being able to prepare two meals at once or tackle the biggest holiday menu challenges. With two separate ovens, it's possible to cook different dishes at different temperatures, all at the same time. With a total capacity of 6.7 cubic feet, this range provides the necessary room for an entire holiday dinner.
The upper oven measures six inches - the tallest in the industry - allowing users to bake and broil tall items like a rack of lamb in the top oven without having to preheat the larger lower oven. As most people use the top oven when they cook, this extra height allows for easier access. Even with two separate ovens, the new LG range fits within the standard footprint, so no kitchen modifications are needed.
"LG's double oven range combines outstanding results with the convenience of dual ovens, new performance options, faster pre-heat times and friendlier controls," said John Weinstock, vice president of marketing, LG Electronics USA. "This winning combination of intuitive design and state-of-the-art features gives home chefs something better in the kitchen and makes this range ideal for anyone who loves to cook and entertain."
High Performance Features
Unique to this model is the LG InfraGrill(TM) system, the company's first infrared heating element that enables the oven to reach broil temperature more quickly and reduces cooking time by 30 percent for popular items like hamburgers and chicken breasts. Infrared cooking, the same technology often found in premium outdoor grills, allows for juicy cooking results.
LG also makes it easier to achieve great cooking results with the True Convection system that incorporates the ideal temperature and airflow needed for faster preheating and more precise cooking.
Other noteworthy features include LG's attractive and intuitive SmoothTouch(TM) Controls that are easy to use and effortless to wipe clean. Two dual cooktop elements can easily accommodate a variety of different sized cookware - including an extra-large saute pan, providing greater overall cooking flexibility. Users will also enjoy the award-winning design that has become the hallmark of LG appliances. With stainless steel touchpoints, sleek controls and a brilliant blue interior, this range helps make any kitchen look its best.
Available at retailers now - just in time for holiday entertaining - Model LDE3017S has manufacturer's suggested retail prices of $1,699 in stainless steel and $1,599 in smooth black and white finishes. The double oven joins LG's broad portfolio of cooking appliances including induction, radiant and gas cooktops, electric and gas ranges, built-in wall ovens and microwave ovens.
LG Electronics USA, Inc., based in Englewood Cliffs, N.J., is the North American subsidiary of LG Electronics, Inc., a global force and technology leader in consumer electronics, home appliances and mobile communications. In the United States, LG Electronics sells a range of stylish and innovative home entertainment products, mobile phones, home appliances and business solutions, all under LG's "Life's Good" marketing theme. For more information, please visit http://www.LG.com.
Source: LG Electronics USA
CONTACT: Clara Chang +1-201-816-2011, clara.chang@lge.com, or Katy
Donnelly, +1-704-846-1864, katy.donnelly@lg-one.com, both for LG Electronics
USA
Looxcie Launches First Wearable Camcorder and Social Sharing System
Wearable Bluetooth Camcorder Frees Consumers to Actively Participate in the Moments They Record; Allows Users to Go Back, Capture What's Happened, and Share It Instantly
SUNNYVALE, Calif., Sept. 15 /PRNewswire/ -- Looxcie, Inc. announced today the launch of Looxcie(TM) (look-see), the first small, light, easy-to-wear camcorder that videos everything the user sees. A Bluetooth-enabled headset, Looxcie fits comfortably on the ear and points where the user looks. Because it is always on, always videoing, users never have to worry about pressing a record button or missing a key event. When an unexpected moment occurs, a press of the instant clip button captures the last 30 seconds of video and stores it as a permanent clip on the device. Users can immediately share their clips by email while they're fresh and relevant. The accompanying Looxcie smartphone application also turns the phone into a viewfinder, remote control and editing tool for creating clips up to 30 minutes in length. "Looxcie frees people to remain engaged in what they're doing rather than be burdened by the technology," said Looxcie CEO Romulus Pereira. "We built Looxcie with the goal of freeing people to participate in life's moments as they happen, and to share these excerpts on the go, rather than wait until after the event and excitement has passed."
Looxcie currently operates with the majority of Android 2.0 and higher smartphones, with support for additional smartphone operating systems forthcoming. Clips can also be uploaded to a Mac or PC via the USB connector for archiving, viewing, editing or additional sharing. Users can also pre-program an Instant Share recipient so that when they "long-press" the instant clip button, Looxcie automatically sends the clip to the pre-determined email address. A complete list of compatible phones is available at www.looxcie/looxcie-app.html. Looxcie will be available for sale beginning today at Amazon.com for a suggested retail price of $199.
"Our goal is to offer a wide selection and exclusive access to the latest and greatest consumer technologies," said Jim Adkins, director of wireless and mobile electronics for Amazon.com and AmazonWireless.com. "We are pleased to team with Looxcie to bring their next-generation solution to our customers."
Product Details:
Looxcie utilizes a dual processor system for video and Bluetooth communication so the headset can operate in video mode and talk mode at the same time, or separately. Looxcie uses a mini processor for Bluetooth that includes a digital signal processing system to process and optimize the audio. The camcorder's mini video processor includes software by Looxcie that optimizes power use, automatically corrects for light and color, and formats video for mobile devices. These processing systems operate concurrently so users can simultaneously handle calls and capture video.
Additional Product Features & Specs:
-- Fully adjustable fit for comfort and view refinement
-- Lightweight: less than 28g (1 oz.)
-- Always on battery life allows up to 4 hrs of continuous video use
-- 6+ hours of continuous talk time when the video capability is not on
-- Clips are time stamped and stored in a clip register as MP4 files
-- On-board storage of up to 4 hrs of video and hundreds of instant clips
(3 hrs of clips)
-- Stored video drops off on FIFO basis for any material unsaved as
clips
-- 15 FPS, HVGA resolution camera
-- Bluetooth Class 2 (2.5mW) for up to 10 meters range
-- 480mAh Li Po battery for extended record and talk times
-- ROHS compliant manufacturer
-- DSP optimized for clear, crisp audio
About Looxcie
Looxcie Inc. is the creator of the first, "always on," wearable camcorder that allows consumers the freedom to be active participants in the moments they're recording. The hands-free system, featuring a fully functioning video camera integrated with a Bluetooth headset, enables continuous recording of up to five hours of video. Looxcie moments can be clipped, saved, viewed, and instantly shared via the included app on a Looxcie compatible smartphone while the moment is fresh and relevant. Looxcie is currently available online at Amazon.com. Founded in 2008, Looxcie is headquartered in Sunnyvale, CA and is backed by Artiman Ventures. For more information, visit http://www.looxcie.com.
CONTACT: Jennifer Colton, +1-415-420-5516, colton@flashpointpr.com, or
Leah Barash, +1-415-551-9618, barash@flashpointpr.com, both of Flashpoint PR
for Looxcie, Inc.