News
March 8, 2010
Case-mate Hug Now Available
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on March 8, 2010 at 7:14:01 AM
Case-mate Hug Now Available
Mobile Users Can Now Purchase the First Charging Pad Developed in Concert With the Wireless Power Consortium
ATLANTA, March 8 -- Case-mate, a designer of innovative accessories for mobile devices and electronics, today announced the availability of the Hug, a new protective case and charging pad for the iPhone® that showcases the evolution of wireless power. Created to give iPhone users a more convenient way to charge, the design-forward Hug delivers power without cumbersome cords or adaptors.
"The mobile phone is undoubtedly one of the most essential electronic devices to consumers today," said Shashi Reddy, founder and CEO of Case-mate. "And with the availability of the Hug, we're giving iPhone users a new way to easily re-charge - helping them get just a little more convenience and reliability out of the device that they so strongly rely upon each day."
Hug Your Battery To Life
As the first charging pad to come out of a partnership with the Wireless Power Consortium, the Hug has been created to give Apple® iPhone 3G and Apple iPhone 3GS users a wire-free charging experience. Users simply slip their iPhone into the sleek Hug case and then place the phone onto the Hug charging pad.
Key product features include:
-- Efficient - The Hug delivers a "smart charge." It knows when the
iPhone has reached a complete charge and, at that time, stops pulling
power.
-- Convenient - The Hug charges just as fast as traditional chargers, but
without the hassle of cords and wires. Instead the charging pad
transfers power wirelessly through a magnetic field to the iPhone
enclosed in the Hug case.
-- Design-Forward - The Hug, featuring a sleek two-part case and a
charging mat, is constructed with durable injection-molded materials
with true aluminum metal and accents. Its form factor was inspired by
the flowing lines of the golden age of sport automotive design.
-- Added Protection - The Hug comes with a durable, shock absorbing case
and a charging pad. A screen protection kit is also included for
total iPhone protection.
-- Interoperable - The Hug is the first charging pad to be is designed in
accordance to the specifications of the Wireless Power Consortium.
Pricing and Availability
The Case-mate Hug is now available for the Apple iPhone 3G and iPhone 3GS at http://www.case-mate.com. The Hug, which includes the charging pad, iPhone case and screen protection kit, retails for $99.99. Versions will be available for additional mobile devices, including most BlackBerry models in the coming months. Case-mate will also offer a Hug that supports the charging of multiple devices simultaneously.
About Case-mate
Launching innovative accessories since 2006, Case-mate combines design engineering with cutting-edge materials to protect and enhance technology. A melting pot of entrepreneurs and innovators from around the world, Case-mate believes that there is nothing more important than the freedom of self-expression ... our mantra "Freedom To Be Truly You" inspires every creative output, every day. This core principle carries through our products, packaging and partnerships and brings to life Case-mate's vision in a dynamic technology marketplace. To learn more, please visit http://www.case-mate.com.
Source: Case-mate
CONTACT: Monica Rohleder of Signal Rock Communications,
monica@signalrockcomm.com, +1-847-606-1973, for Case-mate
Web Site: http://www.case-mate.com/
Mobile Users Can Now Purchase the First Charging Pad Developed in Concert With the Wireless Power Consortium
ATLANTA, March 8 -- Case-mate, a designer of innovative accessories for mobile devices and electronics, today announced the availability of the Hug, a new protective case and charging pad for the iPhone® that showcases the evolution of wireless power. Created to give iPhone users a more convenient way to charge, the design-forward Hug delivers power without cumbersome cords or adaptors.
"The mobile phone is undoubtedly one of the most essential electronic devices to consumers today," said Shashi Reddy, founder and CEO of Case-mate. "And with the availability of the Hug, we're giving iPhone users a new way to easily re-charge - helping them get just a little more convenience and reliability out of the device that they so strongly rely upon each day."
Hug Your Battery To Life
As the first charging pad to come out of a partnership with the Wireless Power Consortium, the Hug has been created to give Apple® iPhone 3G and Apple iPhone 3GS users a wire-free charging experience. Users simply slip their iPhone into the sleek Hug case and then place the phone onto the Hug charging pad.
Key product features include:
-- Efficient - The Hug delivers a "smart charge." It knows when the
iPhone has reached a complete charge and, at that time, stops pulling
power.
-- Convenient - The Hug charges just as fast as traditional chargers, but
without the hassle of cords and wires. Instead the charging pad
transfers power wirelessly through a magnetic field to the iPhone
enclosed in the Hug case.
-- Design-Forward - The Hug, featuring a sleek two-part case and a
charging mat, is constructed with durable injection-molded materials
with true aluminum metal and accents. Its form factor was inspired by
the flowing lines of the golden age of sport automotive design.
-- Added Protection - The Hug comes with a durable, shock absorbing case
and a charging pad. A screen protection kit is also included for
total iPhone protection.
-- Interoperable - The Hug is the first charging pad to be is designed in
accordance to the specifications of the Wireless Power Consortium.
Pricing and Availability
The Case-mate Hug is now available for the Apple iPhone 3G and iPhone 3GS at http://www.case-mate.com. The Hug, which includes the charging pad, iPhone case and screen protection kit, retails for $99.99. Versions will be available for additional mobile devices, including most BlackBerry models in the coming months. Case-mate will also offer a Hug that supports the charging of multiple devices simultaneously.
About Case-mate
Launching innovative accessories since 2006, Case-mate combines design engineering with cutting-edge materials to protect and enhance technology. A melting pot of entrepreneurs and innovators from around the world, Case-mate believes that there is nothing more important than the freedom of self-expression ... our mantra "Freedom To Be Truly You" inspires every creative output, every day. This core principle carries through our products, packaging and partnerships and brings to life Case-mate's vision in a dynamic technology marketplace. To learn more, please visit http://www.case-mate.com.
Source: Case-mate
CONTACT: Monica Rohleder of Signal Rock Communications,
monica@signalrockcomm.com, +1-847-606-1973, for Case-mate
Web Site: http://www.case-mate.com/
AU Optronics Corp. Reports February 2010 Consolidated Revenue
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on March 8, 2010 at 6:35:01 AM
AU Optronics Corp. Reports February 2010 Consolidated Revenue
HSINCHU, Taiwan, March 8 -- AU Optronics Corp. ("AUO" or the "Company") (TAIEX: 2409; NYSE: AUO) today announced its preliminary consolidated February 2010 revenue of NT$32,666 million, down by 14.5% from January and up by an impressive 112.4% year-over-year.
Due to the Chinese New Year holidays and fewer workdays in February, large-sized panel (a) shipments for February 2010, with applications as desktop monitors, notebook PCs, and LCD TVs, totaled around 8.01 million units, a 15.3% drop month-over-month. As for small- and medium-sized panels, the shipments amounted to around 16.09 million units, down by approximately 17.6% from the previous month.
(a) Large-size refers to panels that are 10 inches and above in diagonal measurement while small and medium size refers to those below 10 inches.
Sales Report: ( Unit: NT$ million)
Net Sales (1) (2) Consolidated(3) Unconsolidated
February 2010 32,666 31,182
January 2010 38,225 36,260
M-o-M Growth (14.5%) (14.0%)
February 2009 15,381 15,323
Y-o-Y Growth 112.4% 103.5%
Jan to Feb 2010 70,891 67,441
Jan to Feb 2009 28,626 28,522
Y-o-Y Growth 147.6% 136.5%
(1) All figures are prepared in accordance with generally accepted
accounting principles in Taiwan.
(2) Monthly figures are unaudited, prepared by AU Optronics Corp.
(3) Consolidated numbers include AU Optronics Corp., AU Optronics (L)
Corp., AU Optronics (Suzhou) Corp., AU Optronics (Shanghai) Corp.,
AU Optronics Manufacturing (Shanghai) Corp., AU Optronics (Xiamen)
Corp., Darwin Precisions (L) Corp., Darwin Precisions (Suzhou)
Corp., Darwin Precisions (Xiamen) Corp., Darwin Precision Corp.,
BriView Electronics(L) Corp., BriView Electronics Corp., BVCH
Optronics (Sichuan) Corp., BriView Technology Corp., AU Optronics
(Czech) s.r.o., M. Setek Co., Ltd. and its affiliates, Toppan CFI
(Taiwan) Co, Ltd., Lextar Electronics Corp., and AUO Energy Taiwan
Corp.
About AU Optronics
AU Optronics Corp. (AUO) is a worldwide top three manufacturer* of thin film transistor liquid crystal display panels (TFT-LCD). AUO is able to provide customers with a full range of panel sizes and comprehensive applications, offering TFT-LCD panels in sizes ranging from 1.2 inches to greater than 65 inches. AUO generated NT$359.3 billion (US$11.2 billion) in sales revenue in 2009 with global operations in Taiwan, Mainland China, Japan, Singapore, South Korea, the U.S., and Europe. Additionally, AUO is the first pure TFT-LCD manufacturer to be successfully listed at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). AUO extended its market to the green energy industry in late 2008, and formally founded its Solar Photovoltaic Business Unit in October, 2009. For more information, please visit AUO.com.
* DisplaySearch 4Q2009 WW Large-Area TFT-LCD Shipment Report. This data is used as reference only and AUO does not make any endorsement or representation in connection therewith. 2009 year end revenue converted at an exchange rate of NTD31.95:USD1.
Safe Harbour Notice
AU Optronics Corp. ("AUO" or the "Company") (TAIEX: 2409; NYSE: AUO), a worldwide top three manufacturer of large-size TFT-LCD panels, today announced the above news. Except for statements in respect of historical matters, the statements contained in this Release are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the U.S. Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934. These forward-looking statements were based on our management's expectations, projections and beliefs at the time regarding matters including, among other things, future revenues and costs, financial performance, technology changes, capacity, utilization rates, yields, process and geographical diversification, future expansion plans and business strategy. Such forward looking statements are subject to a number of known and unknown risks and uncertainties that can cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such statements, including risks related to the flat panel display industry, the TFT-LCD market, acceptance of and demand for our products, technological and development risks, competitive factors, and other risks described in the section entitled "Risk Factors" in our Form 20-F filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission on June 4th, 2008.
Source: AU Optronics Corp.
CONTACT: Freda Lee, Corporate Communications Division of AU Optronics
Corp., +886-3-5008800 x3206, fax, +886-3-5772730, or freda.lee@auo.com; Yawen
Hsiao, Corporate Communications Division of AU Optronics Corp., +886-3-5008800
ext 3211, fax, +886-3-5772730, or yawen.hsiao@auo.com
HSINCHU, Taiwan, March 8 -- AU Optronics Corp. ("AUO" or the "Company") (TAIEX: 2409; NYSE: AUO) today announced its preliminary consolidated February 2010 revenue of NT$32,666 million, down by 14.5% from January and up by an impressive 112.4% year-over-year.
Due to the Chinese New Year holidays and fewer workdays in February, large-sized panel (a) shipments for February 2010, with applications as desktop monitors, notebook PCs, and LCD TVs, totaled around 8.01 million units, a 15.3% drop month-over-month. As for small- and medium-sized panels, the shipments amounted to around 16.09 million units, down by approximately 17.6% from the previous month.
(a) Large-size refers to panels that are 10 inches and above in diagonal measurement while small and medium size refers to those below 10 inches.
Sales Report: ( Unit: NT$ million)
Net Sales (1) (2) Consolidated(3) Unconsolidated
February 2010 32,666 31,182
January 2010 38,225 36,260
M-o-M Growth (14.5%) (14.0%)
February 2009 15,381 15,323
Y-o-Y Growth 112.4% 103.5%
Jan to Feb 2010 70,891 67,441
Jan to Feb 2009 28,626 28,522
Y-o-Y Growth 147.6% 136.5%
(1) All figures are prepared in accordance with generally accepted
accounting principles in Taiwan.
(2) Monthly figures are unaudited, prepared by AU Optronics Corp.
(3) Consolidated numbers include AU Optronics Corp., AU Optronics (L)
Corp., AU Optronics (Suzhou) Corp., AU Optronics (Shanghai) Corp.,
AU Optronics Manufacturing (Shanghai) Corp., AU Optronics (Xiamen)
Corp., Darwin Precisions (L) Corp., Darwin Precisions (Suzhou)
Corp., Darwin Precisions (Xiamen) Corp., Darwin Precision Corp.,
BriView Electronics(L) Corp., BriView Electronics Corp., BVCH
Optronics (Sichuan) Corp., BriView Technology Corp., AU Optronics
(Czech) s.r.o., M. Setek Co., Ltd. and its affiliates, Toppan CFI
(Taiwan) Co, Ltd., Lextar Electronics Corp., and AUO Energy Taiwan
Corp.
About AU Optronics
AU Optronics Corp. (AUO) is a worldwide top three manufacturer* of thin film transistor liquid crystal display panels (TFT-LCD). AUO is able to provide customers with a full range of panel sizes and comprehensive applications, offering TFT-LCD panels in sizes ranging from 1.2 inches to greater than 65 inches. AUO generated NT$359.3 billion (US$11.2 billion) in sales revenue in 2009 with global operations in Taiwan, Mainland China, Japan, Singapore, South Korea, the U.S., and Europe. Additionally, AUO is the first pure TFT-LCD manufacturer to be successfully listed at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). AUO extended its market to the green energy industry in late 2008, and formally founded its Solar Photovoltaic Business Unit in October, 2009. For more information, please visit AUO.com.
* DisplaySearch 4Q2009 WW Large-Area TFT-LCD Shipment Report. This data is used as reference only and AUO does not make any endorsement or representation in connection therewith. 2009 year end revenue converted at an exchange rate of NTD31.95:USD1.
Safe Harbour Notice
AU Optronics Corp. ("AUO" or the "Company") (TAIEX: 2409; NYSE: AUO), a worldwide top three manufacturer of large-size TFT-LCD panels, today announced the above news. Except for statements in respect of historical matters, the statements contained in this Release are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the U.S. Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934. These forward-looking statements were based on our management's expectations, projections and beliefs at the time regarding matters including, among other things, future revenues and costs, financial performance, technology changes, capacity, utilization rates, yields, process and geographical diversification, future expansion plans and business strategy. Such forward looking statements are subject to a number of known and unknown risks and uncertainties that can cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such statements, including risks related to the flat panel display industry, the TFT-LCD market, acceptance of and demand for our products, technological and development risks, competitive factors, and other risks described in the section entitled "Risk Factors" in our Form 20-F filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission on June 4th, 2008.
Source: AU Optronics Corp.
CONTACT: Freda Lee, Corporate Communications Division of AU Optronics
Corp., +886-3-5008800 x3206, fax, +886-3-5772730, or freda.lee@auo.com; Yawen
Hsiao, Corporate Communications Division of AU Optronics Corp., +886-3-5008800
ext 3211, fax, +886-3-5772730, or yawen.hsiao@auo.com
Go digITal With the e-Skills Week Closing Event!
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on March 8, 2010 at 5:42:01 AM
Go digITal With the e-Skills Week Closing Event!
BRUSSELS, March 8, 2010-- The e-Skills Week closing event Go digITal! took place on Friday 5 March
2010, in Brussels, Belgium. With a diverse programme from high level speakers
to student Q&A sessions with ICT professionals, the event was the culmination
of the e-Skills Week campaign, which highlights the growing demand for
skilled ICT users and professionals in Europe. The event was streamed live
online through the e-Skills Week portal http://eskills-week.ec.europa.eu.
Go digITal! presented the results of the activities organised in more
than 20 countries by over 200 organisations and industry partners during the
campaign, and rewarded the best practices observed. It also formulated
recommendations to ensure sustainability of the e-Skills Week action.
Starting with welcome words by Jean-Noel Durvy, Director for Innovation
Policy, DG Enterprise and Industry, European Commission, Bridget Cosgrave,
Executive Director, DIGITALEUROPE, and Marc Durando, Executive Director,
European Schoolnet, the Le Square meeting centre hosted a full day of
activities focused on ICT skills and careers.
- The winners of the e-Skills Week competition were recognised
in the award ceremony, with prizes offered by ACER, Employability
Alliance, Cisco, CEPIS, Hewlett Packard and European Schoolnet. The
Full list of winners is available here (
http://eskills-week.ec.europa.eu/web/guest/competition-winners).
- Five parallel interactive workshops invited the participants
to learn more about IT careers through speed dates with ICT
professionals and students, join the demonstrations of the e-Skills
Week competition winners, and participate in the debate on girls and
IT. Also, current projects connecting eSkills with schools and young
people were presented.
- An exhibition area with the stands of 16 exhibitors gave a
practical view of what are IT jobs to young people.
- The participants could also play with up to date games
consoles as well as vintage games and explored audiovisual and digital
art tools in the interactive space. Additionally, an internet cafe was
provided.
Over 500 students from secondary and tertiary schools, teachers,
professionals and ICT practitioners, SMEs, as well as high level figures from
companies, from the European Commission and Ministries of education gathered
to exchange their experiences and views to build a competitive Europe.
An evening party closed the event in the trendy Halles and Cafe St Gery.
Electro DJs and live sets, VJing, digital art, high tech installations and
Belgium's first interactive bar kept the mood high to the celebration of the
first-ever European e-Skills Week.
Follow the sessions online!
If you were not able to make it to Brussels, you can follow the closing
conference online. The different sessions were streamed live and made
available online through the e-Skills Week portal
http://eskills-week.ec.europa.eu.
The e-Skills Week closing event was supported by Microsoft, ACER, Nokia,
European Centre for Women and Technology and Oracle. It was financed by the
European Commission and organised by European Schoolnet, as part of the
e-Skills Week campaign.
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About European Schoolnet:
European Schoolnet (http://www.eun.org) is a network of 31 Ministries of
Education in Europe and beyond. EUN was created more than 10 years ago with
the aim to bring about innovation in teaching and learning to its key
stakeholders: Ministries of Education, schools, teachers and researchers.
ABOUT DIGITALEUROPE (formerly EICTA)
DIGITALEUROPE (http://www.digitaleurope.org) is the voice of the European
digital technology industry, which includes large and small companies in the
Information and Communications Technology and Consumer Electronics Industry
sectors. It is composed of 61 major multinational companies and 41 national
associations from 29 European countries. In all, DIGITALEUROPE represents
more than 10,000 companies all over Europe with more than 2 million employees
and over EUR 1,000 billion in revenues.
ABOUT e-SKILLS WEEK
The European e-Skills Week highlights the growing demand for skilled ICT
users and professionals to drive a competitive and innovative Europe. This
exciting campaign seeks to inform students, young professionals and SMEs
about the vast range of opportunities that ICT-related jobs present. The
awareness campaign is organised by the European Commission's DG Enterprise
and Industry and is run by European Schoolnet and Digital Europe. It
culminated in a dedicated European e-Skills Week from 1 to 5 March 2010.
Related information:
Interviews: (
http://eskills.eun.org/c/document_library/get_file?p_l_id199&folderId30
6&name=DLFE-2131.pdf)
Statements by industry partners and the European Commission:
(http://eskills.eun.org/c/document_library/get_file?p_l_id199&folderId3
06&name=DLFE-2131.pdf)
(Due to the length of these URLs, it may be necessary to copy and paste
this hyperlink into your Internet browser's URL address field. Remove the
space if one exists.)
e-Skills Week National Contact Points
Austria
ENIS, http://www.enis.at/
Reinhold Hawle, Reinhold.Hawle@bmukk.gv.at
Belgium
Agoria ICT, http://www.agoria.be/
Dany Buyse, Dany.Buyse@agoria.be
Cyprus
CITEA, http://www.citea.net/
Michael Michalis, michalis.michael@citea.net
Czech Republic
DZS, http://www.dzs.cz/eskills
Petr Chalus, petr.chalus@naep.cz
Veronika Rehorova, veronika.rehorova@naep.cz
Denmark
DI ITEK, http://www.di.dk/
Ulla Scherfig Gilberg, usg@di.dk
Henning Mortensen, hem@di.dk
France
ECWT N-PoC France, http://www.womenandtechnology.eu/
Eric Chreiki, ech@victoya.eu
Germany
Bitkom, http://www.bitkom.org/
Stephan Pfisterer, s.pfisterer@bitkom.org
Greece
SEPE, http://www.sepe.gr/gr/eSkillsWeek
Myriam Vassiliadou, myrvas@sepe.gr
Hungary
IVSZ, http://www.ivsz.hu/
Katai Szabolcs, katai.szabolcs@ivsz.hu
Ireland
FIT Ltd, http://www.fit.ie/
George Ryan, georgeryan@fit.ie
Italy
ANSAS-INDIRE, http://www.indire.it/
Laura Franceschi, l.franceschi@indire.it
Lithuania
ITC, http://www.itc.smm.lt/
Asta Buineviciute, asta.buineviciute@itc.smm.lt
Association INFOBALT, http://www.infobalt.lt/
Vilma Misiukoniene, vilmam@infobalt.lt
Netherlands
ICT Office, http://ictoffice.nl/
Wim Pluimers, wim.pluimers@ictoffice.nl
Norway
IKT Norge, http://ikt-norge.no/
Liv Freihow, lf@ikt-norge.no
Fredrik Syversen, fredrik.syversen@ikt-norge.no
Poland
KIGEiT, http://kigeit.org.pl/
Jakub Cieplinski, jakub.cieplinski@kigeit.org.pl
Portugal
ECWT N-PoC Portugal, http://www.womenandtechnology.eu/
Nancy Brito, nancydebrito@gmail.com
Romania
APDETIC, http://www.asociatiait.ro/
Valentin Negoita , negoita.valentin@asociatiait.ro
Slovakia
ITAS, http://www.itas.sk/
Renata Malecova, itas@itas.sk
Spain
AETIC, http://www.aetic.es/
Aida Millan Hidalgo, amillan@aetic.es
Sweden
IT & Telekomfsretagen, http://www.itotelekomforetagen.se/
Ulrika Stromqvist, ulrika.stromqvist@almega.se
UK
Intellect, http://www.intellectuk.org/
Carrie Hartnell; carrie.hartnell@intellectuk.org
For more information please contact:
Alexa JOYCE - European Schoolnet, Senior Communications & Business
Development Manager T. +32-2-790-7554 E. alexa.joyce@eun.org
Source: DIGITALEUROPE
For more information please contact: Alexa JOYCE - European Schoolnet, Senior Communications & Business Development Manager T. +32-2-790-7554 E. alexa.joyce@eun.org
BRUSSELS, March 8, 2010-- The e-Skills Week closing event Go digITal! took place on Friday 5 March
2010, in Brussels, Belgium. With a diverse programme from high level speakers
to student Q&A sessions with ICT professionals, the event was the culmination
of the e-Skills Week campaign, which highlights the growing demand for
skilled ICT users and professionals in Europe. The event was streamed live
online through the e-Skills Week portal http://eskills-week.ec.europa.eu.
Go digITal! presented the results of the activities organised in more
than 20 countries by over 200 organisations and industry partners during the
campaign, and rewarded the best practices observed. It also formulated
recommendations to ensure sustainability of the e-Skills Week action.
Starting with welcome words by Jean-Noel Durvy, Director for Innovation
Policy, DG Enterprise and Industry, European Commission, Bridget Cosgrave,
Executive Director, DIGITALEUROPE, and Marc Durando, Executive Director,
European Schoolnet, the Le Square meeting centre hosted a full day of
activities focused on ICT skills and careers.
- The winners of the e-Skills Week competition were recognised
in the award ceremony, with prizes offered by ACER, Employability
Alliance, Cisco, CEPIS, Hewlett Packard and European Schoolnet. The
Full list of winners is available here (
http://eskills-week.ec.europa.eu/web/guest/competition-winners).
- Five parallel interactive workshops invited the participants
to learn more about IT careers through speed dates with ICT
professionals and students, join the demonstrations of the e-Skills
Week competition winners, and participate in the debate on girls and
IT. Also, current projects connecting eSkills with schools and young
people were presented.
- An exhibition area with the stands of 16 exhibitors gave a
practical view of what are IT jobs to young people.
- The participants could also play with up to date games
consoles as well as vintage games and explored audiovisual and digital
art tools in the interactive space. Additionally, an internet cafe was
provided.
Over 500 students from secondary and tertiary schools, teachers,
professionals and ICT practitioners, SMEs, as well as high level figures from
companies, from the European Commission and Ministries of education gathered
to exchange their experiences and views to build a competitive Europe.
An evening party closed the event in the trendy Halles and Cafe St Gery.
Electro DJs and live sets, VJing, digital art, high tech installations and
Belgium's first interactive bar kept the mood high to the celebration of the
first-ever European e-Skills Week.
Follow the sessions online!
If you were not able to make it to Brussels, you can follow the closing
conference online. The different sessions were streamed live and made
available online through the e-Skills Week portal
http://eskills-week.ec.europa.eu.
The e-Skills Week closing event was supported by Microsoft, ACER, Nokia,
European Centre for Women and Technology and Oracle. It was financed by the
European Commission and organised by European Schoolnet, as part of the
e-Skills Week campaign.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------
About European Schoolnet:
European Schoolnet (http://www.eun.org) is a network of 31 Ministries of
Education in Europe and beyond. EUN was created more than 10 years ago with
the aim to bring about innovation in teaching and learning to its key
stakeholders: Ministries of Education, schools, teachers and researchers.
ABOUT DIGITALEUROPE (formerly EICTA)
DIGITALEUROPE (http://www.digitaleurope.org) is the voice of the European
digital technology industry, which includes large and small companies in the
Information and Communications Technology and Consumer Electronics Industry
sectors. It is composed of 61 major multinational companies and 41 national
associations from 29 European countries. In all, DIGITALEUROPE represents
more than 10,000 companies all over Europe with more than 2 million employees
and over EUR 1,000 billion in revenues.
ABOUT e-SKILLS WEEK
The European e-Skills Week highlights the growing demand for skilled ICT
users and professionals to drive a competitive and innovative Europe. This
exciting campaign seeks to inform students, young professionals and SMEs
about the vast range of opportunities that ICT-related jobs present. The
awareness campaign is organised by the European Commission's DG Enterprise
and Industry and is run by European Schoolnet and Digital Europe. It
culminated in a dedicated European e-Skills Week from 1 to 5 March 2010.
Related information:
Interviews: (
http://eskills.eun.org/c/document_library/get_file?p_l_id199&folderId30
6&name=DLFE-2131.pdf)
Statements by industry partners and the European Commission:
(http://eskills.eun.org/c/document_library/get_file?p_l_id199&folderId3
06&name=DLFE-2131.pdf)
(Due to the length of these URLs, it may be necessary to copy and paste
this hyperlink into your Internet browser's URL address field. Remove the
space if one exists.)
e-Skills Week National Contact Points
Austria
ENIS, http://www.enis.at/
Reinhold Hawle, Reinhold.Hawle@bmukk.gv.at
Belgium
Agoria ICT, http://www.agoria.be/
Dany Buyse, Dany.Buyse@agoria.be
Cyprus
CITEA, http://www.citea.net/
Michael Michalis, michalis.michael@citea.net
Czech Republic
DZS, http://www.dzs.cz/eskills
Petr Chalus, petr.chalus@naep.cz
Veronika Rehorova, veronika.rehorova@naep.cz
Denmark
DI ITEK, http://www.di.dk/
Ulla Scherfig Gilberg, usg@di.dk
Henning Mortensen, hem@di.dk
France
ECWT N-PoC France, http://www.womenandtechnology.eu/
Eric Chreiki, ech@victoya.eu
Germany
Bitkom, http://www.bitkom.org/
Stephan Pfisterer, s.pfisterer@bitkom.org
Greece
SEPE, http://www.sepe.gr/gr/eSkillsWeek
Myriam Vassiliadou, myrvas@sepe.gr
Hungary
IVSZ, http://www.ivsz.hu/
Katai Szabolcs, katai.szabolcs@ivsz.hu
Ireland
FIT Ltd, http://www.fit.ie/
George Ryan, georgeryan@fit.ie
Italy
ANSAS-INDIRE, http://www.indire.it/
Laura Franceschi, l.franceschi@indire.it
Lithuania
ITC, http://www.itc.smm.lt/
Asta Buineviciute, asta.buineviciute@itc.smm.lt
Association INFOBALT, http://www.infobalt.lt/
Vilma Misiukoniene, vilmam@infobalt.lt
Netherlands
ICT Office, http://ictoffice.nl/
Wim Pluimers, wim.pluimers@ictoffice.nl
Norway
IKT Norge, http://ikt-norge.no/
Liv Freihow, lf@ikt-norge.no
Fredrik Syversen, fredrik.syversen@ikt-norge.no
Poland
KIGEiT, http://kigeit.org.pl/
Jakub Cieplinski, jakub.cieplinski@kigeit.org.pl
Portugal
ECWT N-PoC Portugal, http://www.womenandtechnology.eu/
Nancy Brito, nancydebrito@gmail.com
Romania
APDETIC, http://www.asociatiait.ro/
Valentin Negoita , negoita.valentin@asociatiait.ro
Slovakia
ITAS, http://www.itas.sk/
Renata Malecova, itas@itas.sk
Spain
AETIC, http://www.aetic.es/
Aida Millan Hidalgo, amillan@aetic.es
Sweden
IT & Telekomfsretagen, http://www.itotelekomforetagen.se/
Ulrika Stromqvist, ulrika.stromqvist@almega.se
UK
Intellect, http://www.intellectuk.org/
Carrie Hartnell; carrie.hartnell@intellectuk.org
For more information please contact:
Alexa JOYCE - European Schoolnet, Senior Communications & Business
Development Manager T. +32-2-790-7554 E. alexa.joyce@eun.org
Source: DIGITALEUROPE
For more information please contact: Alexa JOYCE - European Schoolnet, Senior Communications & Business Development Manager T. +32-2-790-7554 E. alexa.joyce@eun.org
AirStar Parent Company Mundus Group Announces That it is in Discussions with European Franchise Distributorship for AirStar's Professional UAV Operations
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on March 8, 2010 at 4:21:01 AM
AirStar Parent Company Mundus Group Announces That it is in Discussions with European Franchise Distributorship for AirStar's Professional UAV Operations
LOS ANGELES, March 8 -- 2010 AirStar parent company Mundus Group announces that it is in discussions with European Franchise Distributorship for AirStar's Professional UAV Operations.
AirStar founder Josef Joebstl points out, "The EU Company will be named in the near future and has significant potential as a European UAVTOL technology provider operating as a strategic EU engineering firm. The company we are negotiating with has been an AirStar client since 1985 and operates several Camera ships from AirStar."
Mundus Group continues its ambitious plans to expand subsidiary AirStar's UAV presence with a strategic relationship agreement with many of its client's professional businesses using AirStar UAV VTOL CamCopters.
The European Franchise/Distributorship will provide the AirStar UAV product line which includes the electric zero emissions "Evolution," High performance "Mongoose," Jet turbine powered "JetStar" and the professional grade UAV workhorse, "Industrial Drone." All UAV helicopters and airships will be available as CamCopters for cinematography able to shoot film, commercials, documentaries or conduct high-resolution photography and videography for residential, commercial, and government organizations, including surveillance, border patrol and search and rescue operations.
European UAV Market
Search & Rescue
Border Patrol Forensic Advocate Legal Services
Surveillance Commercials
Infrastructure Inspection Infomercials
Tourism Promotion Advertisements
Wildlife Real Estate
Environmental Testing Homes
Nature Media Businesses
Golf Courses
Businesses
Marinas
Mundus plans on expanding UAV opportunities with its EU counterpart by prospecting for new industries that would compliment AirStar capabilities as well as offer Franchises an opportunity to operate in several niche UAV industry applications like surveillance, mining and search and rescue.
About AirStar International
AirStar has been an innovator and world leader in Remote Controlled Helicopters and VTOL Vertical Take off and Landing technology for the past 25 years. AirStar designs, engineers, develops, builds, tests and delivers custom built configurations and cutting edge remote controlled helicopters to US military, international government and civilian surveillance services, fire and rescue agencies as well as world renowned aerial cinematography for movie and commercial production, aerial photography and laboratory / product data testing.
AirStar's proprietary CamCopter is famous for its major Hollywood films like Terminator, Spielberg's Pauli a Parrot's Tale, commercials like George Lucas' Super Bowl commercial and documentaries like Flying with Dinosaurs. AirStar also provides a range of preconfigured camera ships and provides assistance to the remote controlled operator who wants to take their business to the next level with Aerial Photography that will create business for their service to resorts, golf courses, weddings and other innovative aerial photography solutions that will generate revenue streams to their business.
This Press Release may contain certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. MNDP has tried, whenever possible, to identify these forward-looking statements using words such as "anticipates," "believes," "estimates," "expects," "plans," "intends," "potential" and similar expressions.
These statements reflect the MNDP's current beliefs and are based upon information currently available to it.
Accordingly, such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which could cause the MNDP's actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from those expressed in or implied by such statements. MNDP undertakes no obligation to update or advice in the event of any change, addition or alteration to the information catered in this Press Release including such forward-looking statements.
Company Information:
Mundus Group, Inc.
3540 W. Sahara Ave #1255
Las Vegas, NV 89102-5816
Tel: +1 (866)-990-1118
Fax: +1 ( 805-426-8888
Email: info@mundusgroupinc.com
Stock Information: MNDP
Investor Relations:
Email: ir@mundusgroupinc.com
Internet: http://www.mundusgroupinc.com
Source: Mundus Group, Inc.
CONTACT: Mundus Group, Inc., +1-866-990-1118, or Fax, +1-805-426-8888,
info@mundusgroupinc.com or Investor Relations, ir@mundusgroupinc.com
Web Site: http://www.mundusgroupinc.com/
LOS ANGELES, March 8 -- 2010 AirStar parent company Mundus Group announces that it is in discussions with European Franchise Distributorship for AirStar's Professional UAV Operations.
AirStar founder Josef Joebstl points out, "The EU Company will be named in the near future and has significant potential as a European UAVTOL technology provider operating as a strategic EU engineering firm. The company we are negotiating with has been an AirStar client since 1985 and operates several Camera ships from AirStar."
Mundus Group continues its ambitious plans to expand subsidiary AirStar's UAV presence with a strategic relationship agreement with many of its client's professional businesses using AirStar UAV VTOL CamCopters.
The European Franchise/Distributorship will provide the AirStar UAV product line which includes the electric zero emissions "Evolution," High performance "Mongoose," Jet turbine powered "JetStar" and the professional grade UAV workhorse, "Industrial Drone." All UAV helicopters and airships will be available as CamCopters for cinematography able to shoot film, commercials, documentaries or conduct high-resolution photography and videography for residential, commercial, and government organizations, including surveillance, border patrol and search and rescue operations.
European UAV Market
Search & Rescue
Border Patrol Forensic Advocate Legal Services
Surveillance Commercials
Infrastructure Inspection Infomercials
Tourism Promotion Advertisements
Wildlife Real Estate
Environmental Testing Homes
Nature Media Businesses
Golf Courses
Businesses
Marinas
Mundus plans on expanding UAV opportunities with its EU counterpart by prospecting for new industries that would compliment AirStar capabilities as well as offer Franchises an opportunity to operate in several niche UAV industry applications like surveillance, mining and search and rescue.
About AirStar International
AirStar has been an innovator and world leader in Remote Controlled Helicopters and VTOL Vertical Take off and Landing technology for the past 25 years. AirStar designs, engineers, develops, builds, tests and delivers custom built configurations and cutting edge remote controlled helicopters to US military, international government and civilian surveillance services, fire and rescue agencies as well as world renowned aerial cinematography for movie and commercial production, aerial photography and laboratory / product data testing.
AirStar's proprietary CamCopter is famous for its major Hollywood films like Terminator, Spielberg's Pauli a Parrot's Tale, commercials like George Lucas' Super Bowl commercial and documentaries like Flying with Dinosaurs. AirStar also provides a range of preconfigured camera ships and provides assistance to the remote controlled operator who wants to take their business to the next level with Aerial Photography that will create business for their service to resorts, golf courses, weddings and other innovative aerial photography solutions that will generate revenue streams to their business.
This Press Release may contain certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. MNDP has tried, whenever possible, to identify these forward-looking statements using words such as "anticipates," "believes," "estimates," "expects," "plans," "intends," "potential" and similar expressions.
These statements reflect the MNDP's current beliefs and are based upon information currently available to it.
Accordingly, such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which could cause the MNDP's actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from those expressed in or implied by such statements. MNDP undertakes no obligation to update or advice in the event of any change, addition or alteration to the information catered in this Press Release including such forward-looking statements.
Company Information:
Mundus Group, Inc.
3540 W. Sahara Ave #1255
Las Vegas, NV 89102-5816
Tel: +1 (866)-990-1118
Fax: +1 ( 805-426-8888
Email: info@mundusgroupinc.com
Stock Information: MNDP
Investor Relations:
Email: ir@mundusgroupinc.com
Internet: http://www.mundusgroupinc.com
Source: Mundus Group, Inc.
CONTACT: Mundus Group, Inc., +1-866-990-1118, or Fax, +1-805-426-8888,
info@mundusgroupinc.com or Investor Relations, ir@mundusgroupinc.com
Web Site: http://www.mundusgroupinc.com/
Reliance High-Tech and buddi Track Riders on Dallaglio Cycle Slam
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on March 8, 2010 at 2:14:01 AM
Reliance High-Tech and buddi Track Riders on Dallaglio Cycle Slam
CHESSINGTON, England, March 8, 2010-- Reliance High-Tech have teamed up with GPS technology leader
buddi to monitor and track riders as they cycle 549km from Rosslare to
Edinburgh to help raise GBP1m in aid of Sport Relief and the Dallaglio
Foundation.
The riders will be provided with a GPS-enabled buddi that is
light and comfortable for the wearer. Its compact form factor makes this
device smaller and lighter than any other currently available but can
accurately locate a person to within a few metres. The Reliance Monitoring
Centre will correlate the riders' information with each device and through
sophisticated mapping software will monitor and track each rider's progress
across Ireland. Operators at the BS5979 CAT II monitoring centre are able to
provide instant updates on the riders' location and map their path taken
along the route.
Paul Holdstock, Director of Monitoring and Surveillance at
Reliance High-Tech, said, "We are pleased to be supporting a worthy cause
while demonstrating our expertise in monitoring outside of the UK. In this
case, we are utilising the technology for a cycling event but it has serious
applications including the monitoring and locating of vulnerable people, lone
worker protection as well as extensive benefits in offender management and
mental health care."
Reliance High-Tech and buddi currently partner to provide a
range of monitoring solutions including lone worker protection, vulnerable
person and secure patient monitoring and offender management.
Reliance High-Tech Limited
Reliance High-Tech specialises in the design, delivery and
management of electronic security and remote monitoring solutions. We operate
nationally working with both private and public sector organisations across
all markets helping customers secure their people, brand, data and physical
assets by applying leading technologies that integrate physical and logical
security solutions.
Reliance High-Tech is part of the market-leading Reliance
Security Group of Companies. Reliance Security Group provides manned
security, facilities management, support services and business outsourcing
employing over 12,000 people from a network of offices around the UK.
buddi
buddi is the world's smallest assisted GPS personal tracker
with emergency support. buddi has more features than any other personal
safety device, allowing the user to locate the device within 10 metres 24/7
365 days a year online, by phone or by text. buddi is the ideal personal
safety solution for lone worker protection, those suffering from dementia and
Alzheimer's, hikers, mountain climbers and children.
Source: Reliance High-Tech Ltd
For further information please contact: Tara Farley, Reliance High-Tech, +44(0)7710-704217 or e-mail tara.farley@relitech.co.uk
CHESSINGTON, England, March 8, 2010-- Reliance High-Tech have teamed up with GPS technology leader
buddi to monitor and track riders as they cycle 549km from Rosslare to
Edinburgh to help raise GBP1m in aid of Sport Relief and the Dallaglio
Foundation.
The riders will be provided with a GPS-enabled buddi that is
light and comfortable for the wearer. Its compact form factor makes this
device smaller and lighter than any other currently available but can
accurately locate a person to within a few metres. The Reliance Monitoring
Centre will correlate the riders' information with each device and through
sophisticated mapping software will monitor and track each rider's progress
across Ireland. Operators at the BS5979 CAT II monitoring centre are able to
provide instant updates on the riders' location and map their path taken
along the route.
Paul Holdstock, Director of Monitoring and Surveillance at
Reliance High-Tech, said, "We are pleased to be supporting a worthy cause
while demonstrating our expertise in monitoring outside of the UK. In this
case, we are utilising the technology for a cycling event but it has serious
applications including the monitoring and locating of vulnerable people, lone
worker protection as well as extensive benefits in offender management and
mental health care."
Reliance High-Tech and buddi currently partner to provide a
range of monitoring solutions including lone worker protection, vulnerable
person and secure patient monitoring and offender management.
Reliance High-Tech Limited
Reliance High-Tech specialises in the design, delivery and
management of electronic security and remote monitoring solutions. We operate
nationally working with both private and public sector organisations across
all markets helping customers secure their people, brand, data and physical
assets by applying leading technologies that integrate physical and logical
security solutions.
Reliance High-Tech is part of the market-leading Reliance
Security Group of Companies. Reliance Security Group provides manned
security, facilities management, support services and business outsourcing
employing over 12,000 people from a network of offices around the UK.
buddi
buddi is the world's smallest assisted GPS personal tracker
with emergency support. buddi has more features than any other personal
safety device, allowing the user to locate the device within 10 metres 24/7
365 days a year online, by phone or by text. buddi is the ideal personal
safety solution for lone worker protection, those suffering from dementia and
Alzheimer's, hikers, mountain climbers and children.
Source: Reliance High-Tech Ltd
For further information please contact: Tara Farley, Reliance High-Tech, +44(0)7710-704217 or e-mail tara.farley@relitech.co.uk
MACH, Enabling Roaming During the World Cup 2010!
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on March 8, 2010 at 2:14:01 AM
MACH, Enabling Roaming During the World Cup 2010!
LUXEMBOURG, March 8, 2010-- MACH, the leading provider of hub-based mobile communications
exchange solutions, http://mach.com today launched a unique offering that
allows mobile operators to meet the needs of customers travelling to South
Africa for this year's FIFA World Cup Finals. The MACH World Cup Pack
provides operators with voice and GPRS coverage in the region, a rating
engine to deliver segmented retail marketing promotions to stimulate usage,
and assures the protection of revenues with NRTRDE-based fraud protection.
Some 3 million football supporters are expected to travel to
South Africa to support the 31 foreign teams playing for the Jules Rimet
trophy. For mobile operators, this creates both the opportunity to generate
event-specific roaming revenues, and the challenge to deliver a seamless
communications service to travelling fans. With less than 100 days to go
before the first ball is struck, mobile operators have little time to address
three immediate priorities: to establish voice and GPRS roaming agreements to
ensure coverage, to deliver marketing and promotional packages to stimulate
usage, and to set up the processes to minimise revenue leakage due to roaming
fraud.
The World Cup Pack brings together 3 of MACH's proven mobile roaming
services to deliver one solution for mobile operators. Firstly, MACH's 'Close
the Gap' Roaming Implementation services deliver "out-of-the-box" roaming
agreements based on industry best practices tailored for specific operator
needs. MACH schedules and performs the necessary IREG and TADIG tests, and
secures timely service launch. Secondly, MACH's Retail Roaming Marketing
solutions allow operators to quickly create and implement segmented retail
promotions based on where fans are, the time of the matches, and even the
match score. Operators can offer customers targeted incentives such as a free
SMS when their team scores or half-price outbound calls during matches.
Finally, having such a high concentration of mobile roaming users in one
location requires an effective mechanism to identify and prevent roaming
fraud. MACH's NRTRDE HUB, the industry's largest NRTRDE-based roaming fraud
protection system, will analyze every CDR and report suspicious user behavior
in near real time.
The World Cup Pack presents a unique opportunity for mobile operators to
offer the highest levels of customer service and to generate incremental
revenues during one of the world's greatest sporting events. Operators can
maximize revenues through increased coverage in Southern Africa and through
targeted offers to stimulate roaming usage. Revenue is protected against
roaming fraud, and operators' domestic brands benefit from increased
exposure, greater customer satisfaction, and close association with the World
Cup.
MACH's World Cup Pack will be presented to delegates at next week's BARG
meeting in Cairo, Egypt.
About MACH
MACH operates the world's leading hub-based mobile
communications exchange, uniting the global telecommunications marketplace.
MACH HUB-XC(R) provides the platform for the efficient exchange of mobile
traffic, of service validation, delivery and billing information, and of
settlement transactions. MACH is the largest provider of data and financial
clearing solutions for wireless roaming and operates the world's largest open
connectivity roaming hub, Link2One. Headquartered in Luxembourg, MACH has
offices in 12 countries and employs more than 1,000 people worldwide. MACH
serves more than 650 customers, including Orange, Telefonica, T-Mobile,
Vodafone, Verizon Wireless and Microsoft, as well as enterprise messaging
customers like KLM.
Further information, visit - http://www.mach.com
Enquiries
MACH
Helle Auken Lygum, Global Marketing Project Manager
Hely@mach.com, +45-4590-2183
Source: MACH
Enquiries: MACH, Helle Auken Lygum, Global Marketing Project Manager, Hely@mach.com, +45-4590-2183
LUXEMBOURG, March 8, 2010-- MACH, the leading provider of hub-based mobile communications
exchange solutions, http://mach.com today launched a unique offering that
allows mobile operators to meet the needs of customers travelling to South
Africa for this year's FIFA World Cup Finals. The MACH World Cup Pack
provides operators with voice and GPRS coverage in the region, a rating
engine to deliver segmented retail marketing promotions to stimulate usage,
and assures the protection of revenues with NRTRDE-based fraud protection.
Some 3 million football supporters are expected to travel to
South Africa to support the 31 foreign teams playing for the Jules Rimet
trophy. For mobile operators, this creates both the opportunity to generate
event-specific roaming revenues, and the challenge to deliver a seamless
communications service to travelling fans. With less than 100 days to go
before the first ball is struck, mobile operators have little time to address
three immediate priorities: to establish voice and GPRS roaming agreements to
ensure coverage, to deliver marketing and promotional packages to stimulate
usage, and to set up the processes to minimise revenue leakage due to roaming
fraud.
The World Cup Pack brings together 3 of MACH's proven mobile roaming
services to deliver one solution for mobile operators. Firstly, MACH's 'Close
the Gap' Roaming Implementation services deliver "out-of-the-box" roaming
agreements based on industry best practices tailored for specific operator
needs. MACH schedules and performs the necessary IREG and TADIG tests, and
secures timely service launch. Secondly, MACH's Retail Roaming Marketing
solutions allow operators to quickly create and implement segmented retail
promotions based on where fans are, the time of the matches, and even the
match score. Operators can offer customers targeted incentives such as a free
SMS when their team scores or half-price outbound calls during matches.
Finally, having such a high concentration of mobile roaming users in one
location requires an effective mechanism to identify and prevent roaming
fraud. MACH's NRTRDE HUB, the industry's largest NRTRDE-based roaming fraud
protection system, will analyze every CDR and report suspicious user behavior
in near real time.
The World Cup Pack presents a unique opportunity for mobile operators to
offer the highest levels of customer service and to generate incremental
revenues during one of the world's greatest sporting events. Operators can
maximize revenues through increased coverage in Southern Africa and through
targeted offers to stimulate roaming usage. Revenue is protected against
roaming fraud, and operators' domestic brands benefit from increased
exposure, greater customer satisfaction, and close association with the World
Cup.
MACH's World Cup Pack will be presented to delegates at next week's BARG
meeting in Cairo, Egypt.
About MACH
MACH operates the world's leading hub-based mobile
communications exchange, uniting the global telecommunications marketplace.
MACH HUB-XC(R) provides the platform for the efficient exchange of mobile
traffic, of service validation, delivery and billing information, and of
settlement transactions. MACH is the largest provider of data and financial
clearing solutions for wireless roaming and operates the world's largest open
connectivity roaming hub, Link2One. Headquartered in Luxembourg, MACH has
offices in 12 countries and employs more than 1,000 people worldwide. MACH
serves more than 650 customers, including Orange, Telefonica, T-Mobile,
Vodafone, Verizon Wireless and Microsoft, as well as enterprise messaging
customers like KLM.
Further information, visit - http://www.mach.com
Enquiries
MACH
Helle Auken Lygum, Global Marketing Project Manager
Hely@mach.com, +45-4590-2183
Source: MACH
Enquiries: MACH, Helle Auken Lygum, Global Marketing Project Manager, Hely@mach.com, +45-4590-2183
March 7, 2010
Why DRM Doesn't Work: Assassin's Creed 2
Poster: Aron Schatz
Posted on March 7, 2010 at 10:33:09 PM
A simple reason why DRM doesn't work; you screw your own customers. Let's take a look at Ubisoft's new game, Assassin's Creed 2. The game REQUIRES you to be logged into to their activation server the entire time. This means activation AND play time are tied to their own servers. If they go down, the product you paid for is now useless.
And that just happened. Their servers are down and the people that paid for the game can't play it. A huge thread on Ubisoft's forum is erupting. http://forums.ubi.com/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/4721051016/m/7481010838/p/1
Response: http://forums.ubi.com/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/4721051016/m/7481010838?r=6531081838#6531081838
Since you already bought the game, we don't care about fixing the issue ASAP. We can wait till tomorrow. How many gamers purchased this game and found this? Don't support companies that put this type of lunacy on their products! DRM is just wrong and takes away consumer rights.
And that just happened. Their servers are down and the people that paid for the game can't play it. A huge thread on Ubisoft's forum is erupting. http://forums.ubi.com/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/4721051016/m/7481010838/p/1
Response: http://forums.ubi.com/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/4721051016/m/7481010838?r=6531081838#6531081838
Quote
I don't have any clear information on what the issue is since I'm not in the office, but clearly the extended downtime and lengthy login issues are unacceptable, particularly as I've been told these servers are constantly monitored.
I'll do what I can to get more information on what the issue is here first thing tomorrow and push for a resolution and assurance this won't happen in the future. I realise that's not ideal but there's only so much I can do on a weekend as I'm not directly involved with the server side of this system.
Since you already bought the game, we don't care about fixing the issue ASAP. We can wait till tomorrow. How many gamers purchased this game and found this? Don't support companies that put this type of lunacy on their products! DRM is just wrong and takes away consumer rights.
Panasonic LUMIX G10, World's Lightest* Digital Interchangeable Lens System Camera With a Viewfinder
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on March 7, 2010 at 4:14:01 AM
Panasonic LUMIX G10, World's Lightest* Digital Interchangeable Lens System Camera With a Viewfinder
Compact and easy-to-use, the LUMIX G10 shoots high-quality photos and HD video and is an approachable alternative for users new to system cameras
SECAUCUS, N.J., March 7 -- Panasonic today introduces an addition to its Panasonic LUMIX G Series, the LUMIX DMC-G10, the world's lightest* digital interchangeable lens camera with a viewfinder, which packs a host of advanced digital camera functions designed to be easy-to-use for users new to system cameras. The new compact and portable LUMIX G10, which can record High Definition (HD) video in addition to high-quality still images, joins the LUMIX DMC-G2, also introduced today, as part of the Panasonic LUMIX G Series.
"The LUMIX G Micro System has revolutionized the photography industry ever since the release of the Panasonic G1, the world's first interchangeable lens system camera based on the Micro Four Thirds System standard," said David Briganti, Senior Product Manager, Imaging, Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company. "We continue to expand this award-winning LUMIX G Series, and with its easy-to-use features and compact size, we expect the G10 to attract a lot of new users who want to step-up from their point-and-shoots."
The LUMIX G10, with its incredible compact body and portable design, uses a mirrorless structure as part the Micro Four Thirds System standard, eliminating a number of components that are found in a conventional interchangeable lens camera, including the mirror box and optical viewfinder unit. This innovative structure allows for the LUMIX G10 to be the world's lightest system camera in a compact digital camera design that is a desired feature for new users. Adding to its lightweight body, the LUMIX G10 will come equipped as part of its kit, with the newly announced LUMIX G VARIO 14-42mm/F3.5-5.6 ASPH/MEGA O.I.S. lens. The new lens offers a versatile zoom range of 14-42mm (35mm camera equivalent: 28-84mm), making it suitable for shooting a wide-range of scenes, from dynamic landscape to portrait.
Panasonic designed the LUMIX G10 to be easy to use offers iA (Intelligent Auto) mode - with its shooting assist functions that have proven extremely popular in LUMIX compact cameras. Panasonic's iA (Intelligent Auto), an easy shooting mode with automatic optimization according to the scene in either photo and video recording, is helpful to beginner users unfamiliar with an interchangeable lens system camera. With the new dedicated iA button, which illuminates in blue when engaged, activating this mode is even easier and can be used to shoot both photos and videos.
When shooting still photos, iA offers the following: MEGA O.I.S., which helps prevent blurring from hand-shake; Intelligent ISO Control, which reduces motion blur by adjusting the ISO sensitivity if the subject moves; Intelligent Exposure optimizes exposure for each part of an image, preventing blocked shadows and blown highlights and helping ensure that gradation and details are reproduced properly; Intelligent Scene Selector detects the most common shooting situations - Portrait, Night Portrait, Scenery, Night Scenery, Close-up and Sunset - and switches to the appropriate Scene mode automatically - no setting changes needed.
The LUMIX G10 can record 1280 x 720 HD video in Motion JPEG, QVGA, VGA and WVGA formats. Users can enjoy recording HD videos while taking advantage of the high quality lens and the flexibility to change to other lenses. Even users new to recording videos will find the LUMIX G10 makes it easy. Panasonic's iA for video offers the following: Optical Image Stabilizer (O.I.S.) helps prevent handshake when using high-powered zoom; Face Detection** automatically detects a face in the frame and adjusts focus, exposure, contrast, and skin complexion; Intelligent Exposure continually checks the ambient light level and adjusts the exposure setting as conditions change to prevent blown highlights and blocked shadows; Intelligent Scene Selector automatically switches between Normal, Portrait, Close-up, Scenery, and Low Light modes according to the situation to optimize visual quality.
With AF Tracking, the LUMIX G10 can lock onto any subject and keep it in focus even if it moves - making it easy to get beautiful, clear shots of moving subjects, such as children and pets. Simply aim, lock, and shoot. The Face Recognition function remembers registered faces to give an appropriate AF/AE on the people. In playback, you can choose to display only photos that contain a specific registered face using Category Playback. The contrast AF system adopted by the LUMIX DMC-G10 is not only accurate and easy to use, but also very fast. Users can choose from a wide range of AF modes, including AF Tracking, 1-area AF, Face Detection AF/AE and 23-area AF.
The LUMIX G10's Live View Finder, with a resolution of 202,000-dot equivalent, 1.04x (0.52x*) retains the viewability of an optical viewfinder and displays information about its settings that users can see without removing their eye from the subject. The 60 fps Live View is powered by the Live MOS sensor, which takes signals directly from the image sensor and sends them continuously to the LCD, in real time. Both the Live View Finder and LCD provide approximately 100% field of view. This allows the user, when composing a shot, to check the framing accurately from corner to corner. The 3.0-inch large 460,000-dot high-resolution LCD with wide viewing angle automatically controls the brightness according to the situation as an Intelligent LCD.
The 12.1-megapixel Live MOS sensor and the new Venus Engine HD II help to separate chromatic noise from luminance noise and apply the optimal noise reduction to each, so users can capture clear and beautiful images even when shooting at high ISO sensitivity levels. The high-speed, high-performance Venus Engine HD II, which has been re-engineered to incorporate the new image processing technology, Intelligent Resolution, enables the recording of beautiful photo and HD video with high quality signal processing. With Intelligent Resolution technology, three areas - outlines, detailed texture areas and soft gradation -are automatically detected. The outline parts are enhanced effectively to give edges increased clarity, while simultaneously giving a moderate accentuation to the textured areas so they look finely detailed. For the soft gradation areas, the improved noise reduction system of the Venus Engine HD II is applied to achiever a smoother effect. Apart from the uniform enhancement of sharpness, the innovative technology Intelligent Resolution precisely performs signal processing pixel by pixel in the most effective way, resulting in images that are naturally clear.
All Panasonic LUMIX G Series digital cameras are equipped with the highly-efficient Dust Reduction System. If dust or other foreign matter gets inside the LUMIX G10 while changing lenses, it could cling to the image sensor and show up as a spot in your photos. However, with the Dust Reduction System, it helps eliminate this possibility by placing a supersonic wave filter in front of the Live MOS sensor. Vibrating vertically around 50,000 times per second, the filter repels dust and other particles effectively.
Other features of the LUMIX G10 include:
-- My Color mode with a total of seven preset effects - Expressive,
Retro, Pure, Elegant, Monochrome, Dynamic Art, Silhouette. Also
includes Custom mode, which lets users manually set the color,
brightness and saturation levels. For beginners, the LUMIX G10's
full-time Live View function lets users see how these settings will
affect the images before they shoot, making it easier to capture the
exact mood or atmosphere desired.
-- Scene modes total 26, including the Peripheral Defocus mode, which
lets users take a photo where the foreground is in focus and
background is blurred - or vice versa. This popular effect can be
intimidating for a beginner, but in the Peripheral Defocus mode, by
simply selecting the objects to be blurred and focused using the
camera's keypad, it is simple for photographers of any level.
-- Exposure meter can be displayed in the P/A/S/M shooting modes. The
correlation between shutter speed and aperture is shown, with a
color-coded warning system that alerts users when the settings are not
in the proper range. For those new to system camera digital
photography, this makes it easy to learn proper settings both visually
and logically, enhancing their photography skills.
The Panasonic LUMIX G10 is compatible with Micro Four Thirds System lenses, allowing users even higher levels of performance in a digital interchangeable lens camera. In addition to LUMIX G lenses, the LUMIX DMC-G10 and LUMIX G Micro System can use any interchangeable lens that complies with the Four Thirds standard via an optional mount adaptor DMW-MA1 and with the prestigious Leica M/R Lenses via DMW-MA2M or MA3R.
Pricing and availability for the Panasonic LUMIX G10 will be announced 30 days prior to shipping date. It will be available in black. To learn about the Panasonic LUMIX Micro Four Thirds System and all the available accessories, visit http://www.panasonic.com/lumix.
*As of March 7, 2010.
**Turn Face Recognition item ON and register the person with full-face portrait on the shooting menu in advance.
-- Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
-- Some functions may not be available depending on the lens that is
mounted.
-- Lenses that are not compatible with the contrast AF function can be
used with manual focusing.
About Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company
Based in Secaucus, N.J., Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company (PCEC), is a Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America, the principal North American subsidiary of Panasonic Corporation (NYSE:PC) and the hub of Panasonic's U.S. marketing, sales, service and R&D operations. In its commitment to provide consumers with extensive imaging resources, Panasonic LUMIX established the Digital Photo Academy, a series of nationwide workshops designed to instruct consumers how to optimize the features on their digital cameras and produce high-quality photos. Panasonic is pledged to practice prudent, sustainable use of the earth's natural resources and protect our environment through the company's Eco Ideas programs. Company information for journalists is available at http://www.panasonic.com/pressroom.
For more than 20 years, Panasonic has been proud to support the Olympic Movement as an Official Worldwide Olympic Partner in the Audio and Visual Equipment category and, beginning in 2009, in the Digital Imaging category as well. Panasonic has also renewed its partnership with the International Olympic Committee for an additional eight years through the 2016 Summer Games. For more information, visit http://panasonic.net/olympic/.
Source: Panasonic
CONTACT: MeeJin Annan-Brady, Panasonic, +1-201-392-6124,
annan-bradym@us.panasonic.com or Blayne Murphy, Cohn & Wolfe, +1-212-798-9763,
blayne.murphy@cohnwolfe.com
Web Site: http://www.panasonic.com/
Compact and easy-to-use, the LUMIX G10 shoots high-quality photos and HD video and is an approachable alternative for users new to system cameras
SECAUCUS, N.J., March 7 -- Panasonic today introduces an addition to its Panasonic LUMIX G Series, the LUMIX DMC-G10, the world's lightest* digital interchangeable lens camera with a viewfinder, which packs a host of advanced digital camera functions designed to be easy-to-use for users new to system cameras. The new compact and portable LUMIX G10, which can record High Definition (HD) video in addition to high-quality still images, joins the LUMIX DMC-G2, also introduced today, as part of the Panasonic LUMIX G Series.
"The LUMIX G Micro System has revolutionized the photography industry ever since the release of the Panasonic G1, the world's first interchangeable lens system camera based on the Micro Four Thirds System standard," said David Briganti, Senior Product Manager, Imaging, Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company. "We continue to expand this award-winning LUMIX G Series, and with its easy-to-use features and compact size, we expect the G10 to attract a lot of new users who want to step-up from their point-and-shoots."
The LUMIX G10, with its incredible compact body and portable design, uses a mirrorless structure as part the Micro Four Thirds System standard, eliminating a number of components that are found in a conventional interchangeable lens camera, including the mirror box and optical viewfinder unit. This innovative structure allows for the LUMIX G10 to be the world's lightest system camera in a compact digital camera design that is a desired feature for new users. Adding to its lightweight body, the LUMIX G10 will come equipped as part of its kit, with the newly announced LUMIX G VARIO 14-42mm/F3.5-5.6 ASPH/MEGA O.I.S. lens. The new lens offers a versatile zoom range of 14-42mm (35mm camera equivalent: 28-84mm), making it suitable for shooting a wide-range of scenes, from dynamic landscape to portrait.
Panasonic designed the LUMIX G10 to be easy to use offers iA (Intelligent Auto) mode - with its shooting assist functions that have proven extremely popular in LUMIX compact cameras. Panasonic's iA (Intelligent Auto), an easy shooting mode with automatic optimization according to the scene in either photo and video recording, is helpful to beginner users unfamiliar with an interchangeable lens system camera. With the new dedicated iA button, which illuminates in blue when engaged, activating this mode is even easier and can be used to shoot both photos and videos.
When shooting still photos, iA offers the following: MEGA O.I.S., which helps prevent blurring from hand-shake; Intelligent ISO Control, which reduces motion blur by adjusting the ISO sensitivity if the subject moves; Intelligent Exposure optimizes exposure for each part of an image, preventing blocked shadows and blown highlights and helping ensure that gradation and details are reproduced properly; Intelligent Scene Selector detects the most common shooting situations - Portrait, Night Portrait, Scenery, Night Scenery, Close-up and Sunset - and switches to the appropriate Scene mode automatically - no setting changes needed.
The LUMIX G10 can record 1280 x 720 HD video in Motion JPEG, QVGA, VGA and WVGA formats. Users can enjoy recording HD videos while taking advantage of the high quality lens and the flexibility to change to other lenses. Even users new to recording videos will find the LUMIX G10 makes it easy. Panasonic's iA for video offers the following: Optical Image Stabilizer (O.I.S.) helps prevent handshake when using high-powered zoom; Face Detection** automatically detects a face in the frame and adjusts focus, exposure, contrast, and skin complexion; Intelligent Exposure continually checks the ambient light level and adjusts the exposure setting as conditions change to prevent blown highlights and blocked shadows; Intelligent Scene Selector automatically switches between Normal, Portrait, Close-up, Scenery, and Low Light modes according to the situation to optimize visual quality.
With AF Tracking, the LUMIX G10 can lock onto any subject and keep it in focus even if it moves - making it easy to get beautiful, clear shots of moving subjects, such as children and pets. Simply aim, lock, and shoot. The Face Recognition function remembers registered faces to give an appropriate AF/AE on the people. In playback, you can choose to display only photos that contain a specific registered face using Category Playback. The contrast AF system adopted by the LUMIX DMC-G10 is not only accurate and easy to use, but also very fast. Users can choose from a wide range of AF modes, including AF Tracking, 1-area AF, Face Detection AF/AE and 23-area AF.
The LUMIX G10's Live View Finder, with a resolution of 202,000-dot equivalent, 1.04x (0.52x*) retains the viewability of an optical viewfinder and displays information about its settings that users can see without removing their eye from the subject. The 60 fps Live View is powered by the Live MOS sensor, which takes signals directly from the image sensor and sends them continuously to the LCD, in real time. Both the Live View Finder and LCD provide approximately 100% field of view. This allows the user, when composing a shot, to check the framing accurately from corner to corner. The 3.0-inch large 460,000-dot high-resolution LCD with wide viewing angle automatically controls the brightness according to the situation as an Intelligent LCD.
The 12.1-megapixel Live MOS sensor and the new Venus Engine HD II help to separate chromatic noise from luminance noise and apply the optimal noise reduction to each, so users can capture clear and beautiful images even when shooting at high ISO sensitivity levels. The high-speed, high-performance Venus Engine HD II, which has been re-engineered to incorporate the new image processing technology, Intelligent Resolution, enables the recording of beautiful photo and HD video with high quality signal processing. With Intelligent Resolution technology, three areas - outlines, detailed texture areas and soft gradation -are automatically detected. The outline parts are enhanced effectively to give edges increased clarity, while simultaneously giving a moderate accentuation to the textured areas so they look finely detailed. For the soft gradation areas, the improved noise reduction system of the Venus Engine HD II is applied to achiever a smoother effect. Apart from the uniform enhancement of sharpness, the innovative technology Intelligent Resolution precisely performs signal processing pixel by pixel in the most effective way, resulting in images that are naturally clear.
All Panasonic LUMIX G Series digital cameras are equipped with the highly-efficient Dust Reduction System. If dust or other foreign matter gets inside the LUMIX G10 while changing lenses, it could cling to the image sensor and show up as a spot in your photos. However, with the Dust Reduction System, it helps eliminate this possibility by placing a supersonic wave filter in front of the Live MOS sensor. Vibrating vertically around 50,000 times per second, the filter repels dust and other particles effectively.
Other features of the LUMIX G10 include:
-- My Color mode with a total of seven preset effects - Expressive,
Retro, Pure, Elegant, Monochrome, Dynamic Art, Silhouette. Also
includes Custom mode, which lets users manually set the color,
brightness and saturation levels. For beginners, the LUMIX G10's
full-time Live View function lets users see how these settings will
affect the images before they shoot, making it easier to capture the
exact mood or atmosphere desired.
-- Scene modes total 26, including the Peripheral Defocus mode, which
lets users take a photo where the foreground is in focus and
background is blurred - or vice versa. This popular effect can be
intimidating for a beginner, but in the Peripheral Defocus mode, by
simply selecting the objects to be blurred and focused using the
camera's keypad, it is simple for photographers of any level.
-- Exposure meter can be displayed in the P/A/S/M shooting modes. The
correlation between shutter speed and aperture is shown, with a
color-coded warning system that alerts users when the settings are not
in the proper range. For those new to system camera digital
photography, this makes it easy to learn proper settings both visually
and logically, enhancing their photography skills.
The Panasonic LUMIX G10 is compatible with Micro Four Thirds System lenses, allowing users even higher levels of performance in a digital interchangeable lens camera. In addition to LUMIX G lenses, the LUMIX DMC-G10 and LUMIX G Micro System can use any interchangeable lens that complies with the Four Thirds standard via an optional mount adaptor DMW-MA1 and with the prestigious Leica M/R Lenses via DMW-MA2M or MA3R.
Pricing and availability for the Panasonic LUMIX G10 will be announced 30 days prior to shipping date. It will be available in black. To learn about the Panasonic LUMIX Micro Four Thirds System and all the available accessories, visit http://www.panasonic.com/lumix.
*As of March 7, 2010.
**Turn Face Recognition item ON and register the person with full-face portrait on the shooting menu in advance.
-- Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
-- Some functions may not be available depending on the lens that is
mounted.
-- Lenses that are not compatible with the contrast AF function can be
used with manual focusing.
About Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company
Based in Secaucus, N.J., Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company (PCEC), is a Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America, the principal North American subsidiary of Panasonic Corporation (NYSE:PC) and the hub of Panasonic's U.S. marketing, sales, service and R&D operations. In its commitment to provide consumers with extensive imaging resources, Panasonic LUMIX established the Digital Photo Academy, a series of nationwide workshops designed to instruct consumers how to optimize the features on their digital cameras and produce high-quality photos. Panasonic is pledged to practice prudent, sustainable use of the earth's natural resources and protect our environment through the company's Eco Ideas programs. Company information for journalists is available at http://www.panasonic.com/pressroom.
For more than 20 years, Panasonic has been proud to support the Olympic Movement as an Official Worldwide Olympic Partner in the Audio and Visual Equipment category and, beginning in 2009, in the Digital Imaging category as well. Panasonic has also renewed its partnership with the International Olympic Committee for an additional eight years through the 2016 Summer Games. For more information, visit http://panasonic.net/olympic/.
Source: Panasonic
CONTACT: MeeJin Annan-Brady, Panasonic, +1-201-392-6124,
annan-bradym@us.panasonic.com or Blayne Murphy, Cohn & Wolfe, +1-212-798-9763,
blayne.murphy@cohnwolfe.com
Web Site: http://www.panasonic.com/
LUMIX DMC-G2, World's First* Interchangeable Lens System Camera With Touch-Control Movable LCD
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Posted on March 7, 2010 at 4:14:01 AM
LUMIX DMC-G2, World's First* Interchangeable Lens System Camera With Touch-Control Movable LCD
Panasonic LUMIX G2 Features a 3-Inch Touch-Screen, Allowing for Quick and Intuitive Setting Changes, such as Focus, with a Single Touch
SECAUCUS, N.J., March 7 -- Panasonic today announces the LUMIX DMC-G2, the world's first* digital interchangeable lens system camera with a movable LCD that allows for touch-control, and the successor to the award-winning and revolutionary LUMIX G1, which was the world's first Micro Four Thirds digital camera. The intuitive touch-control shooting elevates the camera's operability, letting the user adjust auto focus (AF) simply by touching the subject on the large 3.0-inch 460,000-dot high-resolution LCD. The LUMIX G2, also shoots 720p High Definition video using the AVCHD Lite format, and joins the LUMIX G10, also introduced today, as the latest models in the LUMIX G Micro System.
(Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20100307/NY66110 )
With the touch-screen operation, users can even snap a photo by touching the LUMIX G2's screen. Additionally, the touch-screen operation excels not only for shooting but also during playback. Users can touch one thumbnail viewed among many to quickly and easily see the full size of the desired photo. Also, to view images one-by-one, photos can be dragged across the screen to browse as though flipping the pages of a book.
"With the LUMIX G2, Panasonic is pleased to continue to lead the evolution of the Micro Four Thirds platform and also be the first in the industry to offer a touch-screen interchangeable lens system camera," said David Briganti, Senior Product Manager, Imaging, Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company. "Touch-operation is a user interface with which many consumers are both familiar and expect, and we think the LUMIX G2's touch-operation makes it easier and quicker to take photos and videos that have professional-like effects."
Using the touch-screen operation, once a user locks onto a subject, the LUMIX G2 enables AF Tracking and will track the subject as it moves within the frame. Then, with a touch on the screen, users can select the part and the size of AF area with the 1-area AF. The Multi-area AF sets a group of AF points according to the composition. While using the manual focus, users can enlarge a subject by touching it and then choosing to enlarge it by 1x, 5x or 10x and then smoothly moving the part by dragging it on the screen. With this touch operation, menu settings can be changed quickly; cutting the time it takes to navigate using standard cursors. However, all setting changes can still be done using the control pad, if preferred.
The LUMIX G2 records 1280 x 720 HD videos in the AVCHD Lite format, which increases recording capacity and is highly compatible with audio-visual equipment. With a dedicated video record button, users can easily start recording a video. To complement its high-quality video capabilities, the LUMIX G2 features advanced audio options, as sound is recorded with Dolby Digital Creator and an optional accessory stereo microphone can be attached. A Wind Cut function further enhances the sound as it helps reduce noise caused from background wind.
The 3.0-inch touch-operation LCD has a wide-viewing angle and rotates 180 degrees from side to side and tilts 270 degrees up and down, providing approximately 100% of field of view. This free-angle LCD with a touch-screen operation makes it possible to both view and touch the screen from any angle. The double Live-View function offered by the high-resolution, 460,000-dot free-angle Intelligent LCD and 1,440,000-dot 1.4x (0.7x) Live View Finder allows users to see the settings' results before pressing the shutter.
The 12.1-megapixel Live MOS sensor featured in the LUMIX G2 offers the best of both worlds - the outstanding image quality of a CCD sensor, and the lower power consumption of a CMOS sensor. Advanced technology enables it to read four channels of data simultaneously, helping the LUMIX G2 to deliver 60 frames-per-second Full-time Live View images, while faithfully reproducing high-resolution images with fine detail and rich gradation. Plus, with the high-speed, high-performance Venus Engine HD II, which has been re-engineered to further improve image quality.
The new high-speed, high-performance Venus Engine HD II supports the new image processing technology Intelligent Resolution, which enables the recording of beautiful photo and HD video with high quality signal processing. With Intelligent Resolution technology, three areas - outlines, detailed texture areas and soft gradation - are automatically detected. The outline parts are enhanced effectively to give edges increased clarity, while simultaneously giving a moderate accentuation to the textured areas so they look finely detailed. For the soft gradation areas, the improved noise reduction system of the Venus Engine HD II is applied to achieve a smoother effect. Apart from the uniform enhancement of sharpness, the innovative technology Intelligent Resolution precisely performs signal processing pixel by pixel in the most effective way, resulting in images that are naturally clear.
For users looking for additional creative options for both photos and videos, the LUMIX G2 delivers. While shooting HD video, users can set the camera in "P" mode - to change the aperture for professional-like movie effects where the images blur into focus. For still photos, the LUMIX G2 features the My Color mode with a total of seven preset effects - Expressive, Retro, Pure, Elegant, Monochrome, Dynamic Art, and Silhouette while also keeping the Custom mode, which lets users manually set the color, brightness and saturation levels and save their favorite settings into memory.
On the other hand, for beginner users not yet ready for manual modes - the LUMIX G2 features iA (Intelligent Auto), a popular setting in the LUMIX point-and-shoots that automatically engages features and settings for optimal image quality by detecting the shooting environment. Panasonic iA is available in both still photo and video recording settings and a new dedicated iA button, which illuminates in blue when engaged, makes it even easier to use this handy feature.
Other features of the LUMIX G2 include:
-- Dust Reduction System: If dust or other foreign matter gets inside the
camera when you're changing lenses, it could cling to the image sensor
and show up as a spot in your photos. The Dust Reduction System in the
G2 helps eliminate this possibility by placing a supersonic wave
filter in front of the Live MOS sensor. Vibrating vertically around
50,000 times per second, the filter repels dust and other particles
effectively.
-- Included Software: PHOTOfunSTUDIO 5.0 HD Edition makes it possible to
sort and organize photos. Videos can be uploaded directly to YouTube
using the built-in YouTube uploader - even in HD quality. It also lets
you create a 360-degree rotation panorama file in .MOV files. The
software is compatible with the Windows 7.
The Panasonic LUMIX G2 will come equipped as part of its kit, with the newly announced LUMIX G VARIO 14-42mm/F3.5-5.6 ASPH/MEGA O.I.S. lens. The new lens offers a versatile zoom range of 14-42mm (35mm camera equivalent: 28-84mm), making it suitable for a wide variety of scenes, everything from dynamic landscape to portrait. Additionally, the LUMIX G2 is compatible with all Micro Four Thirds System lenses, allowing users even higher levels of performance in a digital interchangeable lens camera.
The LUMIX DMC-G2 and other LUMIX G Micro System digital cameras can use any interchangeable lens that complies with the Four Thirds standard via an optional mount adaptor DMW-MA1 and with the prestigious Leica M/R Lenses via DMW-MA2M or MA3R. Other accessories include external flashes, filters, a remote shutter, HDMI mini cables and a variety of stylish straps and bags. To learn about the Panasonic LUMIX Micro Four Thirds System and all the available accessories, visit http://www.panasonic.com/lumix. The Panasonic LUMIX G2 will be available in red, blue and black models and pricing and availability will be announced 30 days prior to shipping date.
*As of March 7, 2010.
-- Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
-- Some functions may not be available depending on the lens that is
mounted.
-- Use a card with SD Speed Class with "Class 4" or higher when recording
motion pictures in [AVCHD Lite]. Also, use a card with SD Speed Class
with "Class 6" or higher when recording motion pictures in [MOTION
JPEG].
-- The "AVCHD Lite" and the "AVCHD Lite" logo are trademarks of Panasonic
Corporation and Sony Corporation.
-- Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
-- YouTube is a trademark of Google Inc.
-- Windows and the Windows logo are trademarks of the Microsoft group of
companies.
About Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company
Based in Secaucus, N.J., Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company (PCEC), is a Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America, the principal North American subsidiary of Panasonic Corporation (NYSE:PC) and the hub of Panasonic's U.S. marketing, sales, service and R&D operations. In its commitment to provide consumers with extensive imaging resources, Panasonic LUMIX established the Digital Photo Academy, a series of nationwide workshops designed to instruct consumers how to optimize the features on their digital cameras and produce high-quality photos. Panasonic is pledged to practice prudent, sustainable use of the earth's natural resources and protect our environment through the company's Eco Ideas programs. Company information for journalists is available at http://www.panasonic.com/pressroom.
For more than 20 years, Panasonic has been proud to support the Olympic Movement as an Official Worldwide Olympic Partner in the Audio and Visual Equipment category and, beginning in 2009, in the Digital Imaging category as well. Panasonic has also renewed its partnership with the International Olympic Committee for an additional eight years through the 2016 Summer Games. For more information, visit http://panasonic.net/olympic/.
Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20100307/NY66110
PRN Photo Desk, photodesk@prnewswire.com
Source: Panasonic
CONTACT: MeeJin Annan-Brady (Panasonic), +1-201-392-6124,
annan-bradym@us.panasonic.com; Blayne Murphy (Cohn & Wolfe), +1-212-798-9763,
blayne.murphy@cohnwolfe.com
Web Site: http://www.panasonic.com/
Panasonic LUMIX G2 Features a 3-Inch Touch-Screen, Allowing for Quick and Intuitive Setting Changes, such as Focus, with a Single Touch
SECAUCUS, N.J., March 7 -- Panasonic today announces the LUMIX DMC-G2, the world's first* digital interchangeable lens system camera with a movable LCD that allows for touch-control, and the successor to the award-winning and revolutionary LUMIX G1, which was the world's first Micro Four Thirds digital camera. The intuitive touch-control shooting elevates the camera's operability, letting the user adjust auto focus (AF) simply by touching the subject on the large 3.0-inch 460,000-dot high-resolution LCD. The LUMIX G2, also shoots 720p High Definition video using the AVCHD Lite format, and joins the LUMIX G10, also introduced today, as the latest models in the LUMIX G Micro System.
(Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20100307/NY66110 )
With the touch-screen operation, users can even snap a photo by touching the LUMIX G2's screen. Additionally, the touch-screen operation excels not only for shooting but also during playback. Users can touch one thumbnail viewed among many to quickly and easily see the full size of the desired photo. Also, to view images one-by-one, photos can be dragged across the screen to browse as though flipping the pages of a book.
"With the LUMIX G2, Panasonic is pleased to continue to lead the evolution of the Micro Four Thirds platform and also be the first in the industry to offer a touch-screen interchangeable lens system camera," said David Briganti, Senior Product Manager, Imaging, Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company. "Touch-operation is a user interface with which many consumers are both familiar and expect, and we think the LUMIX G2's touch-operation makes it easier and quicker to take photos and videos that have professional-like effects."
Using the touch-screen operation, once a user locks onto a subject, the LUMIX G2 enables AF Tracking and will track the subject as it moves within the frame. Then, with a touch on the screen, users can select the part and the size of AF area with the 1-area AF. The Multi-area AF sets a group of AF points according to the composition. While using the manual focus, users can enlarge a subject by touching it and then choosing to enlarge it by 1x, 5x or 10x and then smoothly moving the part by dragging it on the screen. With this touch operation, menu settings can be changed quickly; cutting the time it takes to navigate using standard cursors. However, all setting changes can still be done using the control pad, if preferred.
The LUMIX G2 records 1280 x 720 HD videos in the AVCHD Lite format, which increases recording capacity and is highly compatible with audio-visual equipment. With a dedicated video record button, users can easily start recording a video. To complement its high-quality video capabilities, the LUMIX G2 features advanced audio options, as sound is recorded with Dolby Digital Creator and an optional accessory stereo microphone can be attached. A Wind Cut function further enhances the sound as it helps reduce noise caused from background wind.
The 3.0-inch touch-operation LCD has a wide-viewing angle and rotates 180 degrees from side to side and tilts 270 degrees up and down, providing approximately 100% of field of view. This free-angle LCD with a touch-screen operation makes it possible to both view and touch the screen from any angle. The double Live-View function offered by the high-resolution, 460,000-dot free-angle Intelligent LCD and 1,440,000-dot 1.4x (0.7x) Live View Finder allows users to see the settings' results before pressing the shutter.
The 12.1-megapixel Live MOS sensor featured in the LUMIX G2 offers the best of both worlds - the outstanding image quality of a CCD sensor, and the lower power consumption of a CMOS sensor. Advanced technology enables it to read four channels of data simultaneously, helping the LUMIX G2 to deliver 60 frames-per-second Full-time Live View images, while faithfully reproducing high-resolution images with fine detail and rich gradation. Plus, with the high-speed, high-performance Venus Engine HD II, which has been re-engineered to further improve image quality.
The new high-speed, high-performance Venus Engine HD II supports the new image processing technology Intelligent Resolution, which enables the recording of beautiful photo and HD video with high quality signal processing. With Intelligent Resolution technology, three areas - outlines, detailed texture areas and soft gradation - are automatically detected. The outline parts are enhanced effectively to give edges increased clarity, while simultaneously giving a moderate accentuation to the textured areas so they look finely detailed. For the soft gradation areas, the improved noise reduction system of the Venus Engine HD II is applied to achieve a smoother effect. Apart from the uniform enhancement of sharpness, the innovative technology Intelligent Resolution precisely performs signal processing pixel by pixel in the most effective way, resulting in images that are naturally clear.
For users looking for additional creative options for both photos and videos, the LUMIX G2 delivers. While shooting HD video, users can set the camera in "P" mode - to change the aperture for professional-like movie effects where the images blur into focus. For still photos, the LUMIX G2 features the My Color mode with a total of seven preset effects - Expressive, Retro, Pure, Elegant, Monochrome, Dynamic Art, and Silhouette while also keeping the Custom mode, which lets users manually set the color, brightness and saturation levels and save their favorite settings into memory.
On the other hand, for beginner users not yet ready for manual modes - the LUMIX G2 features iA (Intelligent Auto), a popular setting in the LUMIX point-and-shoots that automatically engages features and settings for optimal image quality by detecting the shooting environment. Panasonic iA is available in both still photo and video recording settings and a new dedicated iA button, which illuminates in blue when engaged, makes it even easier to use this handy feature.
Other features of the LUMIX G2 include:
-- Dust Reduction System: If dust or other foreign matter gets inside the
camera when you're changing lenses, it could cling to the image sensor
and show up as a spot in your photos. The Dust Reduction System in the
G2 helps eliminate this possibility by placing a supersonic wave
filter in front of the Live MOS sensor. Vibrating vertically around
50,000 times per second, the filter repels dust and other particles
effectively.
-- Included Software: PHOTOfunSTUDIO 5.0 HD Edition makes it possible to
sort and organize photos. Videos can be uploaded directly to YouTube
using the built-in YouTube uploader - even in HD quality. It also lets
you create a 360-degree rotation panorama file in .MOV files. The
software is compatible with the Windows 7.
The Panasonic LUMIX G2 will come equipped as part of its kit, with the newly announced LUMIX G VARIO 14-42mm/F3.5-5.6 ASPH/MEGA O.I.S. lens. The new lens offers a versatile zoom range of 14-42mm (35mm camera equivalent: 28-84mm), making it suitable for a wide variety of scenes, everything from dynamic landscape to portrait. Additionally, the LUMIX G2 is compatible with all Micro Four Thirds System lenses, allowing users even higher levels of performance in a digital interchangeable lens camera.
The LUMIX DMC-G2 and other LUMIX G Micro System digital cameras can use any interchangeable lens that complies with the Four Thirds standard via an optional mount adaptor DMW-MA1 and with the prestigious Leica M/R Lenses via DMW-MA2M or MA3R. Other accessories include external flashes, filters, a remote shutter, HDMI mini cables and a variety of stylish straps and bags. To learn about the Panasonic LUMIX Micro Four Thirds System and all the available accessories, visit http://www.panasonic.com/lumix. The Panasonic LUMIX G2 will be available in red, blue and black models and pricing and availability will be announced 30 days prior to shipping date.
*As of March 7, 2010.
-- Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
-- Some functions may not be available depending on the lens that is
mounted.
-- Use a card with SD Speed Class with "Class 4" or higher when recording
motion pictures in [AVCHD Lite]. Also, use a card with SD Speed Class
with "Class 6" or higher when recording motion pictures in [MOTION
JPEG].
-- The "AVCHD Lite" and the "AVCHD Lite" logo are trademarks of Panasonic
Corporation and Sony Corporation.
-- Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
-- YouTube is a trademark of Google Inc.
-- Windows and the Windows logo are trademarks of the Microsoft group of
companies.
About Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company
Based in Secaucus, N.J., Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company (PCEC), is a Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America, the principal North American subsidiary of Panasonic Corporation (NYSE:PC) and the hub of Panasonic's U.S. marketing, sales, service and R&D operations. In its commitment to provide consumers with extensive imaging resources, Panasonic LUMIX established the Digital Photo Academy, a series of nationwide workshops designed to instruct consumers how to optimize the features on their digital cameras and produce high-quality photos. Panasonic is pledged to practice prudent, sustainable use of the earth's natural resources and protect our environment through the company's Eco Ideas programs. Company information for journalists is available at http://www.panasonic.com/pressroom.
For more than 20 years, Panasonic has been proud to support the Olympic Movement as an Official Worldwide Olympic Partner in the Audio and Visual Equipment category and, beginning in 2009, in the Digital Imaging category as well. Panasonic has also renewed its partnership with the International Olympic Committee for an additional eight years through the 2016 Summer Games. For more information, visit http://panasonic.net/olympic/.
Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20100307/NY66110
PRN Photo Desk, photodesk@prnewswire.com
Source: Panasonic
CONTACT: MeeJin Annan-Brady (Panasonic), +1-201-392-6124,
annan-bradym@us.panasonic.com; Blayne Murphy (Cohn & Wolfe), +1-212-798-9763,
blayne.murphy@cohnwolfe.com
Web Site: http://www.panasonic.com/
March 5, 2010
Verizon Supports FCC Broadband Team's Recommendations to Reform Subsidy Programs
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on March 5, 2010 at 5:21:01 PM
Verizon Supports FCC Broadband Team's Recommendations to Reform Subsidy Programs
Kathleen Grillo Urges Industry to Support Reform Efforts
WASHINGTON, March 5 -- The Federal Communications Commission's Broadband Omnibus Initiative team on Friday (March 5) outlined its proposed reforms of the universal service and intercarrier compensation programs that will be included in the FCC's National Broadband Plan, due to Congress on March 17. The following is a statement by Kathleen Grillo, Verizon senior vice president of federal regulatory affairs:
"The broadband team's recommendations are bold and practical. The commission appears to want to take these tough problems head-on and provide a rational framework for repairing the broken subsidy systems. The industry should support this proposal. It makes sense to focus limited Universal Service Fund resources on broadband, rather than layering new support on top of existing voice subsidies. And it is critical to move forward to promptly reform the intercarrier compensation system.
"We hope the commission will also focus its attention in the coming months on how to fix the broken contribution system. The contribution factor is rising every year and will hit a whopping 15.3 percent next quarter, so we need to move to a different model sooner rather than later.
"If we get the policies right, the transformative power of broadband can make real improvements to health care IT, energy conservation, education and national security. That's why Verizon is investing billions of dollars in FiOS, the largest fiber-to-the-home network in the country, and will be rolling out 4G technology, the next generation of wireless broadband, as fast as we can."
Source: Verizon
CONTACT: David Fish, +1-202-515-2514, david.m.fish@verizon.com
Web Site: http://www.verizon.com/
Company News On-Call: http://www.prnewswire.com/comp/094251.html
Kathleen Grillo Urges Industry to Support Reform Efforts
WASHINGTON, March 5 -- The Federal Communications Commission's Broadband Omnibus Initiative team on Friday (March 5) outlined its proposed reforms of the universal service and intercarrier compensation programs that will be included in the FCC's National Broadband Plan, due to Congress on March 17. The following is a statement by Kathleen Grillo, Verizon senior vice president of federal regulatory affairs:
"The broadband team's recommendations are bold and practical. The commission appears to want to take these tough problems head-on and provide a rational framework for repairing the broken subsidy systems. The industry should support this proposal. It makes sense to focus limited Universal Service Fund resources on broadband, rather than layering new support on top of existing voice subsidies. And it is critical to move forward to promptly reform the intercarrier compensation system.
"We hope the commission will also focus its attention in the coming months on how to fix the broken contribution system. The contribution factor is rising every year and will hit a whopping 15.3 percent next quarter, so we need to move to a different model sooner rather than later.
"If we get the policies right, the transformative power of broadband can make real improvements to health care IT, energy conservation, education and national security. That's why Verizon is investing billions of dollars in FiOS, the largest fiber-to-the-home network in the country, and will be rolling out 4G technology, the next generation of wireless broadband, as fast as we can."
Source: Verizon
CONTACT: David Fish, +1-202-515-2514, david.m.fish@verizon.com
Web Site: http://www.verizon.com/
Company News On-Call: http://www.prnewswire.com/comp/094251.html
Verizon Communications Recommends Rejection of Below-Market-Price Mini-Tender Offer by TRC Capital
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on March 5, 2010 at 3:14:01 PM
Verizon Communications Recommends Rejection of Below-Market-Price Mini-Tender Offer by TRC Capital
NEW YORK, March 5 -- Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE:VZ) has recently learned of an unsolicited "mini-tender offer" made by TRC Capital Corp. to Verizon shareholders to purchase up to 3 million shares of Verizon stock at $28 per share.
Verizon, which is not associated in any way with TRC or this offer, recommends against shareholders tendering their shares to TRC because the offer price is below the current market price for Verizon shares. Verizon urges investors to obtain current market quotations for their shares, consult with their broker or financial adviser, and exercise caution with respect to TRC's offer. Verizon shares closed yesterday at $29.27 on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE).
Verizon currently has more than 2.8 billion shares outstanding, and the offer represents approximately one-tenth of 1 percent of shares outstanding. So-called "mini-offers" are designed to seek less than 5 percent of a company's outstanding shares in order to fall below the threshold of various investor protections provided by U.S. securities law. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued an investor alert (see http://www.sec.gov/investor/pubs/minitend.htm), noting that in making these offers at below-market prices, "bidders are hoping that they will catch investors off guard if the investors do not compare the offer price to the current market price."
Verizon shareholders who have already tendered their shares may withdraw their shares by providing notice in the manner described in the TRC documents.
Verizon refers broker/dealers and other market participants in the dissemination of TRC's offer to the SEC's recommendations to broker/dealers at http://www.sec.gov/divisions/marketreg/minitenders/sia072401.htm, and to Information Memo Number 01-27 issued by the NYSE on Sept. 28, 2001, regarding the dissemination of mini-tender offer materials, which can be found at the NYSE's Website, http://www.nyse.com.
Verizon requests that a copy of this press release be included with all distributions of materials relating to TRC's mini-tender offer.
Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE:VZ), headquartered in New York, is a global leader in delivering broadband and other wireless and wireline communications services to mass market, business, government and wholesale customers. Verizon Wireless operates America's most reliable wireless network, serving more than 91 million customers nationwide. Verizon also provides converged communications, information and entertainment services over America's most advanced fiber-optic network, and delivers innovative, seamless business solutions to customers around the world. A Dow 30 company, Verizon employs a diverse workforce of approximately 222,900 and last year generated consolidated revenues of more than $107 billion. For more information, visit http://www.verizon.com.
VERIZON'S ONLINE NEWS CENTER: Verizon news releases, executive speeches and biographies, media contacts, high-quality video and images, and other information are available at Verizon's News Center on the World Wide Web at http://www.verizon.com/news. To receive news releases by e-mail, visit the News Center and register for customized automatic delivery of Verizon news releases.
Source: Verizon Communications
CONTACT: Bob Varettoni, +1-908-559-6388, robert.a.varettoni@verizon.com
Web Site: http://www.verizon.com/
Company News On-Call: http://www.prnewswire.com/comp/094251.html
NEW YORK, March 5 -- Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE:VZ) has recently learned of an unsolicited "mini-tender offer" made by TRC Capital Corp. to Verizon shareholders to purchase up to 3 million shares of Verizon stock at $28 per share.
Verizon, which is not associated in any way with TRC or this offer, recommends against shareholders tendering their shares to TRC because the offer price is below the current market price for Verizon shares. Verizon urges investors to obtain current market quotations for their shares, consult with their broker or financial adviser, and exercise caution with respect to TRC's offer. Verizon shares closed yesterday at $29.27 on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE).
Verizon currently has more than 2.8 billion shares outstanding, and the offer represents approximately one-tenth of 1 percent of shares outstanding. So-called "mini-offers" are designed to seek less than 5 percent of a company's outstanding shares in order to fall below the threshold of various investor protections provided by U.S. securities law. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued an investor alert (see http://www.sec.gov/investor/pubs/minitend.htm), noting that in making these offers at below-market prices, "bidders are hoping that they will catch investors off guard if the investors do not compare the offer price to the current market price."
Verizon shareholders who have already tendered their shares may withdraw their shares by providing notice in the manner described in the TRC documents.
Verizon refers broker/dealers and other market participants in the dissemination of TRC's offer to the SEC's recommendations to broker/dealers at http://www.sec.gov/divisions/marketreg/minitenders/sia072401.htm, and to Information Memo Number 01-27 issued by the NYSE on Sept. 28, 2001, regarding the dissemination of mini-tender offer materials, which can be found at the NYSE's Website, http://www.nyse.com.
Verizon requests that a copy of this press release be included with all distributions of materials relating to TRC's mini-tender offer.
Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE:VZ), headquartered in New York, is a global leader in delivering broadband and other wireless and wireline communications services to mass market, business, government and wholesale customers. Verizon Wireless operates America's most reliable wireless network, serving more than 91 million customers nationwide. Verizon also provides converged communications, information and entertainment services over America's most advanced fiber-optic network, and delivers innovative, seamless business solutions to customers around the world. A Dow 30 company, Verizon employs a diverse workforce of approximately 222,900 and last year generated consolidated revenues of more than $107 billion. For more information, visit http://www.verizon.com.
VERIZON'S ONLINE NEWS CENTER: Verizon news releases, executive speeches and biographies, media contacts, high-quality video and images, and other information are available at Verizon's News Center on the World Wide Web at http://www.verizon.com/news. To receive news releases by e-mail, visit the News Center and register for customized automatic delivery of Verizon news releases.
Source: Verizon Communications
CONTACT: Bob Varettoni, +1-908-559-6388, robert.a.varettoni@verizon.com
Web Site: http://www.verizon.com/
Company News On-Call: http://www.prnewswire.com/comp/094251.html
Apple iPad Available On April 3rd
Poster: Aron Schatz
Posted on March 5, 2010 at 1:43:35 PM
Apple users rejoice! You can buy the iPad starting on the 3rd of April, if you live in the USA. Initially, the WiFi only model will be released. The 3G version will be debuting later in the month.
The international release is scheduled to be in late April. If you don't live in the USA, be prepared to wait a few weeks while all the Apple people torment you with how great the device is... We at ASE Labs don't think it will be, great, that is...
Press Release: »http://www.aselabs.com/news.php?id=6416
Quote
iPad will be available in Wi-Fi models on April 3 in the US for a suggested retail price of $499 for 16GB, $599 for 32GB, $699 for 64GB. The Wi-Fi + 3G models will be available in late April for a suggested retail price of $629 for 16GB, $729 for 32GB and $829 for 64GB. iPad will be sold in the US through the Apple Store (http://www.apple.com), Apple's retail stores and select Apple Authorized Resellers.
The international release is scheduled to be in late April. If you don't live in the USA, be prepared to wait a few weeks while all the Apple people torment you with how great the device is... We at ASE Labs don't think it will be, great, that is...
Press Release: »http://www.aselabs.com/news.php?id=6416
CheapOair Wins Outstanding Sales Agency Award From Korean Air
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on March 5, 2010 at 1:28:01 PM
CheapOair Wins Outstanding Sales Agency Award From Korean Air
NEW YORK, March 5 -- CheapOair, a top ten rated online travel agency proudly accepts their award for "2009 Outstanding Sales Agency for Korean Air."
Since its inception, CheapOair has evolved into one of the most recognized online travel brands for their commitment to excellence in customer service, domestic and international cheap flights and affordable travel deals for the most discerning, budget conscious traveler. CheapOair is proud to offer their customers Korean Air flights.
Sam Jain, CEO of CheapOair commented on the partnership, "Korean Air has been a long time preferred partner of CheapOair. As we grow in the US and Canadian travel markets, we are promoting Korean Air sales aggressively through our various distribution channels, which include our fast growing call centers in the US and abroad, as well as through online web based channels utilizing our proprietary technology. We feel that our business to key Asian markets including China, Japan, Philippines and India will grow at the rate of over 60% year over year. In 2010, we will also be launching ethnic marketing campaigns targeting various ethnic Asian communities in the US and Canada."
Brandi Miller, Korean Air, Sales Representative added, "Korean Air would like to thank CheapOair for their remarkable achievement and effort for Korean Air sales in 2009. Korean Air appreciates your confidence and support in our award winning product and services."
CheapOair looks forward to a long and prosperous partnership with Korean Air.
ABOUT CHEAPOAIR
CheapOair.com is the 7th largest online booking travel site and is a leading supplier of cheap flights, hotels, car rentals and vacation packages. CheapOair offers the best in value with attractive solutions for today's savvy traveler. Their portfolio of products includes over 100 million airfare combinations on over 400 airlines, low airfare guarantees, 85,000 negotiated hotel rates, and the technological foundation to deliver affordable tickets to every region in the world. For CheapOair information, call 866-636-9088 or visit http://www.CheapOair.com .
ABOUT KOREAN AIR
About Korean Air: "Korean Air is the largest airline and flag carrier of South Korea. Its global headquarters are located in Seoul. Korean Air's international passenger division and related subsidiary cargo division together serve 130 cities in 45 countries, while its domestic division serves 20 destinations. It is among the top 20 airlines in the world in terms of passengers carried." (Source Wikipedia).
*(PHOTO 72dpi: Send2Press.com/mediaboom/10-0305-cheapoair_72dpi.jpg)
*(Caption: Left to right Sanjay Hathiramani (CheapOair), Brandi Miller (Korean Air), Carolina Serrano (CheapOair).)
This release was issued on behalf of the above organization by Send2Press(R), a unit of Neotrope(R). http://www.send2press.com/
Source: CheapOair
CONTACT: Chloe Gallo of 5W Public Relations, +1-212-999-5585,
cgallo@5wpr.com, for CheapOair
Web Site: http://www.cheapoair.com/
NEW YORK, March 5 -- CheapOair, a top ten rated online travel agency proudly accepts their award for "2009 Outstanding Sales Agency for Korean Air."
Since its inception, CheapOair has evolved into one of the most recognized online travel brands for their commitment to excellence in customer service, domestic and international cheap flights and affordable travel deals for the most discerning, budget conscious traveler. CheapOair is proud to offer their customers Korean Air flights.
Sam Jain, CEO of CheapOair commented on the partnership, "Korean Air has been a long time preferred partner of CheapOair. As we grow in the US and Canadian travel markets, we are promoting Korean Air sales aggressively through our various distribution channels, which include our fast growing call centers in the US and abroad, as well as through online web based channels utilizing our proprietary technology. We feel that our business to key Asian markets including China, Japan, Philippines and India will grow at the rate of over 60% year over year. In 2010, we will also be launching ethnic marketing campaigns targeting various ethnic Asian communities in the US and Canada."
Brandi Miller, Korean Air, Sales Representative added, "Korean Air would like to thank CheapOair for their remarkable achievement and effort for Korean Air sales in 2009. Korean Air appreciates your confidence and support in our award winning product and services."
CheapOair looks forward to a long and prosperous partnership with Korean Air.
ABOUT CHEAPOAIR
CheapOair.com is the 7th largest online booking travel site and is a leading supplier of cheap flights, hotels, car rentals and vacation packages. CheapOair offers the best in value with attractive solutions for today's savvy traveler. Their portfolio of products includes over 100 million airfare combinations on over 400 airlines, low airfare guarantees, 85,000 negotiated hotel rates, and the technological foundation to deliver affordable tickets to every region in the world. For CheapOair information, call 866-636-9088 or visit http://www.CheapOair.com .
ABOUT KOREAN AIR
About Korean Air: "Korean Air is the largest airline and flag carrier of South Korea. Its global headquarters are located in Seoul. Korean Air's international passenger division and related subsidiary cargo division together serve 130 cities in 45 countries, while its domestic division serves 20 destinations. It is among the top 20 airlines in the world in terms of passengers carried." (Source Wikipedia).
*(PHOTO 72dpi: Send2Press.com/mediaboom/10-0305-cheapoair_72dpi.jpg)
*(Caption: Left to right Sanjay Hathiramani (CheapOair), Brandi Miller (Korean Air), Carolina Serrano (CheapOair).)
This release was issued on behalf of the above organization by Send2Press(R), a unit of Neotrope(R). http://www.send2press.com/
Source: CheapOair
CONTACT: Chloe Gallo of 5W Public Relations, +1-212-999-5585,
cgallo@5wpr.com, for CheapOair
Web Site: http://www.cheapoair.com/
Yakult USA Launches Spanish-Language Website
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on March 5, 2010 at 1:28:01 PM
Yakult USA Launches Spanish-Language Website
- Yakult probiotic drink delivers happy memories to Latin Americans in the U.S. -
TORRANCE, Calif., March 5 -- Yakult U.S.A. Inc. has launched its first Spanish-language website http://spanish.yakultusa.com/ to reach Hispanic consumers in the U.S. The site includes valuable product information, a search function that identifies store locations in your area as well as a community calendar that lists free Yakult sampling opportunities. Since introducing Yakult to Hispanic retailers in 2005, Latin Americans who fondly remember the product from their home countries have continued to purchase Yakult for their families in the U.S. -- and in very high numbers. Nearly half of Yakult's probiotic drink sales in the U.S. are attributed to Hispanic sales. In addition, Yakult is currently running a TV and radio media campaign in Spanish appealing to new and regular customers.
(Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20070911/YAKULTLOGO)
"Many of our Latin American customers are excited to find Yakult in the U.S. because it reminds them of their family and childhood abroad," says Mr. Masaaki Sunami, Yakult U.S.A. Inc. Vice President, who worked for Yakult Mexico for nearly seven years. "Now their children and many others who are growing up in America can enjoy Yakult, too."
In Mexico and some South American countries, Yakult has been a family favorite for over 25 years. The popular citrus-tasting drink is now available in most major and independent Hispanic retailers in California (i.e. North Gate, Superior, Food Maxx, Food 4 Less), Arizona, Nevada, Texas (i.e. Fiesta), Colorado and New Mexico selling as the traditional five-bottle pack at the suggested retail price of $2.99. For nearby store locations, visit http://spanish.yakultusa.com/Yakult/StoreLocator.php.
Yakult is the one of the world's leading probiotic beverage sold in more than 30 countries and regions around the world. Consumption of the petite probiotic dairy drink exceeds 28 million bottles daily. Yakult U.S.A. Inc., a subsidiary of Tokyo-based Yakult Honsha Co., Ltd., is headquartered in Torrance, CA. It supports Yakult's business in the United States and Canada.
Yakult was created by microbiologist Dr. Minoru Shirota in 1935 in Japan to help people maintain good health. For more information, please visit http://spanish.yakultusa.com/.
Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20070911/YAKULTLOGO
AP Archive: http://photoarchive.ap.org/
PRN Photo Desk, photodesk@prnewswire.com
Source: Yakult U.S.A. Inc.
CONTACT: Lauren Weidelman of Yakult U.S.A. Inc., +1-310-542-7065, ext.
107
Web Site: http://spanish.yakultusa.com/
http://www.yakultusa.com/
- Yakult probiotic drink delivers happy memories to Latin Americans in the U.S. -
TORRANCE, Calif., March 5 -- Yakult U.S.A. Inc. has launched its first Spanish-language website http://spanish.yakultusa.com/ to reach Hispanic consumers in the U.S. The site includes valuable product information, a search function that identifies store locations in your area as well as a community calendar that lists free Yakult sampling opportunities. Since introducing Yakult to Hispanic retailers in 2005, Latin Americans who fondly remember the product from their home countries have continued to purchase Yakult for their families in the U.S. -- and in very high numbers. Nearly half of Yakult's probiotic drink sales in the U.S. are attributed to Hispanic sales. In addition, Yakult is currently running a TV and radio media campaign in Spanish appealing to new and regular customers.
(Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20070911/YAKULTLOGO)
"Many of our Latin American customers are excited to find Yakult in the U.S. because it reminds them of their family and childhood abroad," says Mr. Masaaki Sunami, Yakult U.S.A. Inc. Vice President, who worked for Yakult Mexico for nearly seven years. "Now their children and many others who are growing up in America can enjoy Yakult, too."
In Mexico and some South American countries, Yakult has been a family favorite for over 25 years. The popular citrus-tasting drink is now available in most major and independent Hispanic retailers in California (i.e. North Gate, Superior, Food Maxx, Food 4 Less), Arizona, Nevada, Texas (i.e. Fiesta), Colorado and New Mexico selling as the traditional five-bottle pack at the suggested retail price of $2.99. For nearby store locations, visit http://spanish.yakultusa.com/Yakult/StoreLocator.php.
Yakult is the one of the world's leading probiotic beverage sold in more than 30 countries and regions around the world. Consumption of the petite probiotic dairy drink exceeds 28 million bottles daily. Yakult U.S.A. Inc., a subsidiary of Tokyo-based Yakult Honsha Co., Ltd., is headquartered in Torrance, CA. It supports Yakult's business in the United States and Canada.
Yakult was created by microbiologist Dr. Minoru Shirota in 1935 in Japan to help people maintain good health. For more information, please visit http://spanish.yakultusa.com/.
Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20070911/YAKULTLOGO
AP Archive: http://photoarchive.ap.org/
PRN Photo Desk, photodesk@prnewswire.com
Source: Yakult U.S.A. Inc.
CONTACT: Lauren Weidelman of Yakult U.S.A. Inc., +1-310-542-7065, ext.
107
Web Site: http://spanish.yakultusa.com/
http://www.yakultusa.com/
Electronic Game Card Provides Update on Recent Developments
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on March 5, 2010 at 12:56:01 PM
Electronic Game Card Provides Update on Recent Developments
IRVINE, Calif. and LONDON, March 5 -- Electronic Game Card, Inc. ("EGC") (BULLETIN BOARD: EGMI) , today stated, in regards to the temporary suspension of trading of its stock on February 19, 2010, that it believes that there will be no material change to the Company's net asset value upon the completion of the review of its financial statements by its independent accountant.
About Electronic Game Card, Inc.
Electronic Game Card, Inc., (BULLETIN BOARD: EGMI) , develops, produces and markets innovative games to the casinos and lottery, toys and games, education, and promotional industry worldwide. The Company's lead product is the EGC Electronic GameCard(TM), a unique credit card-sized pocket game combining patent and patent-pending proprietary technology of interactive capability with "instant win" excitement. The "EGC Electronic GameCard(TM)" can be programmed to suit a variety of gaming and promotion applications.
For further information please visit http://www.electronicgamecard.com
This news release contains disclosures that are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements include statements that are predictive in nature, that depend upon or refer to future events or conditions, or that include words such as "continue," "efforts," "expects," "anticipates," "intends," "plans," "believes," "estimates," "projects," "forecasts," "strategy," "will," "goal," "target," "prospects," "potential," "optimistic," "confident," "likely," "probable" or similar expressions. These forward-looking statements are based on current expectations or beliefs and include, but are not limited to, statements about maximizing gross profit dollars, the Company's potential to achieve top and bottom line growth. Statements of historical fact also may be deemed to be forward-looking statements. We caution that these statements by their nature involve risks and uncertainties, and actual results may differ materially depending on a variety of important factors, including, among others: the company's ability to meet its obligations under existing and anticipated contractual obligations; the company's ability to develop, market, sell and distribute desirable applications, products and services and to protect its intellectual property; the ability and willingness of third-party manufacturers to timely and cost-effectively fulfill orders from the company; the ability of the company's customers to pay and the timeliness of such payments, particularly during recessionary periods; the company' ability to obtain financing as and when needed; changes in consumer demands and preferences; the company's ability to attract and retain management and employees with appropriate skills and expertise; the impact of changes in market, legal and regulatory conditions and in the applicable business environment, including actions of competitors; and other factors as may be discussed in the documents filed by the company with regulatory authorities, including without limitation, EGC's annual report on Form 10-K for December 31, 2008 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission and any other filings that identify important risk factors that could cause actual results to differ from those contained in forward-looking statements. The company undertakes no obligation to review or confirm analysts' expectations or estimates or to release publicly any revisions to any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.
Contact:
Linden Boyne
Interim Chief Financial Officer
Electronic Game Card, Inc.
(866) 924-2924
investor.relations@electronicgamecard.com
Source: Electronic Game Card, Inc.
CONTACT: Linden Boyne, Interim Chief Financial Officer, Electronic Game
Card, Inc., 866-924-2924, investor.relations@electronicgamecard.com
Web Site: http://www.electronicgamecard.com/
IRVINE, Calif. and LONDON, March 5 -- Electronic Game Card, Inc. ("EGC") (BULLETIN BOARD: EGMI) , today stated, in regards to the temporary suspension of trading of its stock on February 19, 2010, that it believes that there will be no material change to the Company's net asset value upon the completion of the review of its financial statements by its independent accountant.
About Electronic Game Card, Inc.
Electronic Game Card, Inc., (BULLETIN BOARD: EGMI) , develops, produces and markets innovative games to the casinos and lottery, toys and games, education, and promotional industry worldwide. The Company's lead product is the EGC Electronic GameCard(TM), a unique credit card-sized pocket game combining patent and patent-pending proprietary technology of interactive capability with "instant win" excitement. The "EGC Electronic GameCard(TM)" can be programmed to suit a variety of gaming and promotion applications.
For further information please visit http://www.electronicgamecard.com
This news release contains disclosures that are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements include statements that are predictive in nature, that depend upon or refer to future events or conditions, or that include words such as "continue," "efforts," "expects," "anticipates," "intends," "plans," "believes," "estimates," "projects," "forecasts," "strategy," "will," "goal," "target," "prospects," "potential," "optimistic," "confident," "likely," "probable" or similar expressions. These forward-looking statements are based on current expectations or beliefs and include, but are not limited to, statements about maximizing gross profit dollars, the Company's potential to achieve top and bottom line growth. Statements of historical fact also may be deemed to be forward-looking statements. We caution that these statements by their nature involve risks and uncertainties, and actual results may differ materially depending on a variety of important factors, including, among others: the company's ability to meet its obligations under existing and anticipated contractual obligations; the company's ability to develop, market, sell and distribute desirable applications, products and services and to protect its intellectual property; the ability and willingness of third-party manufacturers to timely and cost-effectively fulfill orders from the company; the ability of the company's customers to pay and the timeliness of such payments, particularly during recessionary periods; the company' ability to obtain financing as and when needed; changes in consumer demands and preferences; the company's ability to attract and retain management and employees with appropriate skills and expertise; the impact of changes in market, legal and regulatory conditions and in the applicable business environment, including actions of competitors; and other factors as may be discussed in the documents filed by the company with regulatory authorities, including without limitation, EGC's annual report on Form 10-K for December 31, 2008 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission and any other filings that identify important risk factors that could cause actual results to differ from those contained in forward-looking statements. The company undertakes no obligation to review or confirm analysts' expectations or estimates or to release publicly any revisions to any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.
Contact:
Linden Boyne
Interim Chief Financial Officer
Electronic Game Card, Inc.
(866) 924-2924
investor.relations@electronicgamecard.com
Source: Electronic Game Card, Inc.
CONTACT: Linden Boyne, Interim Chief Financial Officer, Electronic Game
Card, Inc., 866-924-2924, investor.relations@electronicgamecard.com
Web Site: http://www.electronicgamecard.com/
EMC Increases #1 Position in External Disk Storage Systems, Analyst Firm Reports
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on March 5, 2010 at 12:35:01 PM
EMC Increases #1 Position in External Disk Storage Systems, Analyst Firm Reports
HOPKINTON, Mass., March 5 -- EMC Corporation (NYSE:EMC), the world leader in information infrastructure solutions, increased its longstanding position as the top provider of external disk storage systems, according to the latest IDC Worldwide Quarterly Disk Storage Systems Tracker, March 2010. [a]
Pat Gelsinger, President and Chief Operating Officer, EMC Information Infrastructure Products said, "The move to fully virtualized data centers and ultimately private cloud computing is fundamentally and forever altering the way IT environments are designed and operated. This undeniable trend creates potential disruption for some and unprecedented opportunity for those who, in a planned manner, invest wisely to get out ahead of the curve. EMC's ability to increase our market share lead, at this exciting juncture in IT history, is proof positive that customers endorse the fundamental strength of our information storage platforms today while embracing their ability to play a central role in tomorrow's virtualized infrastructures."
In addition to its number one position in revenue and capacity shipped in the external disk storage systems market for 2009, EMC maintained its worldwide leadership in the external RAID, total open networked storage (NAS combined with Open/iSCSI SAN), open Storage Area Network (SAN) and Network Attached Storage (NAS) markets. In the NAS market, EMC significantly extended its number one position in 2009 by growing significantly faster and taking share from its nearest competitor.
Key Highlights
EMC was able to increase its number one market share position in the external disk storage systems market in 2009 by continuing to deliver the best, broadest and most integrated storage portfolio to meet the needs of the virtualized data centers that are transforming the IT landscape. In the high-end storage market, EMC has set a new standard for innovation to meet the growing requirements for massive scalability and automated data movement in these new data centers. In the mid-tier, the company's unified storage offerings have given customers the flexibility they need in deploying multi-protocol (SAN and NAS), without sacrificing performance in either environment, and its success continues to set the pace in the industry.
[a] Source: IDC Worldwide Quarterly Disk Storage Systems Tracker, March 2010
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.
EMC is a registered trademark of EMC Corporation in the United States and other countries. All other marks and names mentioned herein may be trademarks of their respective companies.
Source: EMC Corporation
CONTACT: Todd Cadley, EMC Corporation, +1-843-569-2715,
cadley_todd@emc.com
Web Site: http://www.emc.com/
HOPKINTON, Mass., March 5 -- EMC Corporation (NYSE:EMC), the world leader in information infrastructure solutions, increased its longstanding position as the top provider of external disk storage systems, according to the latest IDC Worldwide Quarterly Disk Storage Systems Tracker, March 2010. [a]
Pat Gelsinger, President and Chief Operating Officer, EMC Information Infrastructure Products said, "The move to fully virtualized data centers and ultimately private cloud computing is fundamentally and forever altering the way IT environments are designed and operated. This undeniable trend creates potential disruption for some and unprecedented opportunity for those who, in a planned manner, invest wisely to get out ahead of the curve. EMC's ability to increase our market share lead, at this exciting juncture in IT history, is proof positive that customers endorse the fundamental strength of our information storage platforms today while embracing their ability to play a central role in tomorrow's virtualized infrastructures."
In addition to its number one position in revenue and capacity shipped in the external disk storage systems market for 2009, EMC maintained its worldwide leadership in the external RAID, total open networked storage (NAS combined with Open/iSCSI SAN), open Storage Area Network (SAN) and Network Attached Storage (NAS) markets. In the NAS market, EMC significantly extended its number one position in 2009 by growing significantly faster and taking share from its nearest competitor.
Key Highlights
EMC was able to increase its number one market share position in the external disk storage systems market in 2009 by continuing to deliver the best, broadest and most integrated storage portfolio to meet the needs of the virtualized data centers that are transforming the IT landscape. In the high-end storage market, EMC has set a new standard for innovation to meet the growing requirements for massive scalability and automated data movement in these new data centers. In the mid-tier, the company's unified storage offerings have given customers the flexibility they need in deploying multi-protocol (SAN and NAS), without sacrificing performance in either environment, and its success continues to set the pace in the industry.
[a] Source: IDC Worldwide Quarterly Disk Storage Systems Tracker, March 2010
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.
EMC is a registered trademark of EMC Corporation in the United States and other countries. All other marks and names mentioned herein may be trademarks of their respective companies.
Source: EMC Corporation
CONTACT: Todd Cadley, EMC Corporation, +1-843-569-2715,
cadley_todd@emc.com
Web Site: http://www.emc.com/
Join Susie's Big Adventure for a Tour Around Al-Balad, the Oldest and Most Historic Section of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on March 5, 2010 at 12:07:01 PM
Join Susie's Big Adventure for a Tour Around Al-Balad, the Oldest and Most Historic Section of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia, March 5 -- Al-Balad is a must-see spot for any visitor to Jeddah. Take a tour with Susie around this fascinating area of the city.
http://susiesbigadventure.blogspot.com/2010/03/tour-of-al-balad.html
A series of interesting shots taken down on the Corniche along the Red Sea are featured this week on Susie's other blog, Jeddah Daily Photo Journal. http://susieofarabia.wordpress.com/
Source: Susie's Big Adventure
CONTACT: Susie of Arabia, susieofarabia@gmail.com, author of
http://susiesbigadventure.blogspot.com/ and
http://susieofarabia.wordpress.com/
Web Site: http://susiesbigadventure.blogspot.com/
JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia, March 5 -- Al-Balad is a must-see spot for any visitor to Jeddah. Take a tour with Susie around this fascinating area of the city.
http://susiesbigadventure.blogspot.com/2010/03/tour-of-al-balad.html
A series of interesting shots taken down on the Corniche along the Red Sea are featured this week on Susie's other blog, Jeddah Daily Photo Journal. http://susieofarabia.wordpress.com/
Source: Susie's Big Adventure
CONTACT: Susie of Arabia, susieofarabia@gmail.com, author of
http://susiesbigadventure.blogspot.com/ and
http://susieofarabia.wordpress.com/
Web Site: http://susiesbigadventure.blogspot.com/
3 Financial Mistakes to Avoid if You're Self-Employed
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on March 5, 2010 at 12:07:01 PM
3 Financial Mistakes to Avoid if You're Self-Employed
ST. LOUIS, March 5 -- Financial blog ChristianPF.com released an article discussing 3 mistakes that self-employed workers commonly make. The article continues by pointing out a few of the common mistakes and solutions for them.
An excerpt from the article...
It seems there are more and more people becoming self employed these days - or at the very least, many folks are starting a side business, turning a hobby into some extra income or doing some type of independent contractor work. Whether you've decided to turn your blog into a business, sell a multi-level marketing product, or rent a storefront to start selling your homemade jewelry, there are some mistakes you will definitely want to avoid.
Not Setting Aside Money for Taxes
This seems simple enough, but is probably one of the biggest tax mistakes people make among others. The number of people I talk to that haven't set aside money for taxes is pretty high. If you are a 1099 contractor, the company you are contracted with does not pull out taxes for you.
At first, this feels great because your paycheck is higher - then reality sets in when it's time to file your taxes. Uncle Sam requires you to make quarterly estimated tax payments. If you don't have enough paid in for your estimated taxes you could face some penalties.
Another thing people fail to realize is the self-employment tax that's due. This was a stiff kick in the gut to me after my first year of self-employment. Uncle Sam charges 15.3% tax for self-employed in addition to your regular income tax! This is equivalent to the FICA tax on a regular paycheck. The good news is that you can deduct half of your self-employment tax, but you still have to pay!
What I do to help me throughout the year is any time I get paid, I set aside 20% of my money right away into a separate bank account, which is labeled Uncle Sam's. Then each quarter I take that money and make a quarterly estimated tax payment.
Not Keeping Track of Income and Expenses
This is one of those mundane tasks that most owners hate, but every business must do in order to maximize deductions as well as protect themselves from an IRS audit. A business owner should really be organized when it comes to keeping track of income and expenses. Don't write down your mileage on a napkin each time you travel. Your bookkeeper will thank you for that. Or, if you are acting as bookkeeper you'll appreciate your organization as your business grows.
Get a notebook, use a spreadsheet or some budgeting or personal finance software to track the amount of your expenses, the category (i.e. office supplies) and a brief explanation of what you purchased etc.
Don't rely on your memory to come through for you when you need to report an expense. Keep your receipts, develop a system and keep up to date.
I typically store all my receipts in one place for the week and then each Friday I pay bills, track my expenses in a spreadsheet, review my income and take a look at profit and loss statements.
This may be a bit much depending on what type of business you are in, so just be sure you come up with a system that works for you. Avoiding these mistakes as a self-employed person will help free up time, save you money and protect your business so you can maintain a long and profitable career.
Read the full article: http://www.christianpf.com/3-mistakes-to-avoid-if-youre-self-employed/
Source: ChristianPF.com
CONTACT: Bob Lotich of ChristianPF.com, +1-636-344-0440,
business@christianpf.com, Twitter: christianpf
Web Site: http://christianpf.com/
ST. LOUIS, March 5 -- Financial blog ChristianPF.com released an article discussing 3 mistakes that self-employed workers commonly make. The article continues by pointing out a few of the common mistakes and solutions for them.
An excerpt from the article...
It seems there are more and more people becoming self employed these days - or at the very least, many folks are starting a side business, turning a hobby into some extra income or doing some type of independent contractor work. Whether you've decided to turn your blog into a business, sell a multi-level marketing product, or rent a storefront to start selling your homemade jewelry, there are some mistakes you will definitely want to avoid.
Not Setting Aside Money for Taxes
This seems simple enough, but is probably one of the biggest tax mistakes people make among others. The number of people I talk to that haven't set aside money for taxes is pretty high. If you are a 1099 contractor, the company you are contracted with does not pull out taxes for you.
At first, this feels great because your paycheck is higher - then reality sets in when it's time to file your taxes. Uncle Sam requires you to make quarterly estimated tax payments. If you don't have enough paid in for your estimated taxes you could face some penalties.
Another thing people fail to realize is the self-employment tax that's due. This was a stiff kick in the gut to me after my first year of self-employment. Uncle Sam charges 15.3% tax for self-employed in addition to your regular income tax! This is equivalent to the FICA tax on a regular paycheck. The good news is that you can deduct half of your self-employment tax, but you still have to pay!
What I do to help me throughout the year is any time I get paid, I set aside 20% of my money right away into a separate bank account, which is labeled Uncle Sam's. Then each quarter I take that money and make a quarterly estimated tax payment.
Not Keeping Track of Income and Expenses
This is one of those mundane tasks that most owners hate, but every business must do in order to maximize deductions as well as protect themselves from an IRS audit. A business owner should really be organized when it comes to keeping track of income and expenses. Don't write down your mileage on a napkin each time you travel. Your bookkeeper will thank you for that. Or, if you are acting as bookkeeper you'll appreciate your organization as your business grows.
Get a notebook, use a spreadsheet or some budgeting or personal finance software to track the amount of your expenses, the category (i.e. office supplies) and a brief explanation of what you purchased etc.
Don't rely on your memory to come through for you when you need to report an expense. Keep your receipts, develop a system and keep up to date.
I typically store all my receipts in one place for the week and then each Friday I pay bills, track my expenses in a spreadsheet, review my income and take a look at profit and loss statements.
This may be a bit much depending on what type of business you are in, so just be sure you come up with a system that works for you. Avoiding these mistakes as a self-employed person will help free up time, save you money and protect your business so you can maintain a long and profitable career.
Read the full article: http://www.christianpf.com/3-mistakes-to-avoid-if-youre-self-employed/
Source: ChristianPF.com
CONTACT: Bob Lotich of ChristianPF.com, +1-636-344-0440,
business@christianpf.com, Twitter: christianpf
Web Site: http://christianpf.com/
Edifecs Highlights Challenges of HIPAA 5010 and ICD-10 and Presents Recommendations at HIMSS 2010 Medical Banking Boot Camp
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on March 5, 2010 at 11:35:01 AM
Edifecs Highlights Challenges of HIPAA 5010 and ICD-10 and Presents Recommendations at HIMSS 2010 Medical Banking Boot Camp
ATLANTA, March 5 -- Edifecs, Inc., the proven leader in HIPAA 5010 and Healthcare Channel Modernization solutions, was invited to present an educational session about HIPAA 5010 and ICD-10 migration by the HIMSS Medical Banking Project. The "first substantive session of the Medical Banking Boot Camp," as Healthcare Finance News described it in its report, was presented by Sunny Singh, CEO, Edifecs and Dr. Joe Nichols, Medical Director, Edifecs.
In his remarks about HIPAA 5010 compliance, Singh highlighted strategies, including complete replacement, remediation and step-up / step-down strategies available to healthcare organizations in transitioning from HIPAA 4010A1 to 5010. In addition, Singh spoke about the various testing options - such as internal testing, external testing, end-to-end testing and collaborative testing - that healthcare organizations could adopt on the path to HIPAA 5010 compliance.
"While HIPAA 5010 impacts a finite set of IT systems, it's risky to minimize the complexity of the transition," said Singh. "The only way to mitigate the 5010 migration risks is to plan carefully and to develop testing strategies that touch multiple scenarios and systems - both internal as well as external."
Dr. Joe Nichols pointed out that even though the ICD-10 compliance deadline of Oct 1, 2013 appeared fairly distant, the implications and impacts represented by ICD-10 are enormous and planning must start now. He compared the ICD-10 impact to that of Y2K, where complexity arose from the sheer pervasiveness of the legacy code. In his presentation, Nichols highlighted the scope and complexity of the ICD-10 transition, and discussed why ICD-10 was a critical transition for the healthcare industry, both for its far-reaching impacts and benefits.
"While translation is an important part of the solution and the industry is justifiably discussing 'crosswalks,' only five percent of the ICD-10 codes map directly to ICD-9 codes and only 26% of the ICD-9 codes map directly to ICD-10 codes," said Nichols. "Developing an effective translation strategy is considerably more involved than a simple one-to-one mapping of codes."
The session was concluded with recommendations from the Edifecs team to start 5010 projects right away, to start defining ICD-10 plans very quickly and to work closely with vendors and trading partners while planning and executing 5010 and ICD-10 projects.
About Edifecs, Inc.
An industry leader since 1996, Edifecs provides healthcare software and solutions that automate exchange of information between health plans, hospitals, and other healthcare organizations. Edifecs' healthcare offerings enable compliance with current mandates, improve governance through enhanced end-to-end visibility and enhance operational efficiency by reducing costs.
Edifecs has over 350 healthcare customers (that include Blue Plans, Medicaid, State and Federal agencies, Healthcare Providers) and partners such as IBM, Oracle, TIBCO, Informatica and Axway.
Edifecs has been recognized as one of the 100 Fastest Growing Private Companies in Washington State, 100 Best Places to Work for in Washington State, and Inc.5000 fastest growing private companies in the US. Edifecs' CEO is an award winning business leader (FORTY UNDER 40). Edifecs is headquartered in Bellevue, WA.
Company website: http://www.edifecs.com
Media Contact:
Edifecs Marketing
P: 425-452-0622
E: marketing@edifecs.com
Source: Edifecs, Inc.
CONTACT: Edifecs Marketing, +1-425-452-0622, marketing@edifecs.com
Web Site: http://www.edifecs.com/
ATLANTA, March 5 -- Edifecs, Inc., the proven leader in HIPAA 5010 and Healthcare Channel Modernization solutions, was invited to present an educational session about HIPAA 5010 and ICD-10 migration by the HIMSS Medical Banking Project. The "first substantive session of the Medical Banking Boot Camp," as Healthcare Finance News described it in its report, was presented by Sunny Singh, CEO, Edifecs and Dr. Joe Nichols, Medical Director, Edifecs.
In his remarks about HIPAA 5010 compliance, Singh highlighted strategies, including complete replacement, remediation and step-up / step-down strategies available to healthcare organizations in transitioning from HIPAA 4010A1 to 5010. In addition, Singh spoke about the various testing options - such as internal testing, external testing, end-to-end testing and collaborative testing - that healthcare organizations could adopt on the path to HIPAA 5010 compliance.
"While HIPAA 5010 impacts a finite set of IT systems, it's risky to minimize the complexity of the transition," said Singh. "The only way to mitigate the 5010 migration risks is to plan carefully and to develop testing strategies that touch multiple scenarios and systems - both internal as well as external."
Dr. Joe Nichols pointed out that even though the ICD-10 compliance deadline of Oct 1, 2013 appeared fairly distant, the implications and impacts represented by ICD-10 are enormous and planning must start now. He compared the ICD-10 impact to that of Y2K, where complexity arose from the sheer pervasiveness of the legacy code. In his presentation, Nichols highlighted the scope and complexity of the ICD-10 transition, and discussed why ICD-10 was a critical transition for the healthcare industry, both for its far-reaching impacts and benefits.
"While translation is an important part of the solution and the industry is justifiably discussing 'crosswalks,' only five percent of the ICD-10 codes map directly to ICD-9 codes and only 26% of the ICD-9 codes map directly to ICD-10 codes," said Nichols. "Developing an effective translation strategy is considerably more involved than a simple one-to-one mapping of codes."
The session was concluded with recommendations from the Edifecs team to start 5010 projects right away, to start defining ICD-10 plans very quickly and to work closely with vendors and trading partners while planning and executing 5010 and ICD-10 projects.
About Edifecs, Inc.
An industry leader since 1996, Edifecs provides healthcare software and solutions that automate exchange of information between health plans, hospitals, and other healthcare organizations. Edifecs' healthcare offerings enable compliance with current mandates, improve governance through enhanced end-to-end visibility and enhance operational efficiency by reducing costs.
Edifecs has over 350 healthcare customers (that include Blue Plans, Medicaid, State and Federal agencies, Healthcare Providers) and partners such as IBM, Oracle, TIBCO, Informatica and Axway.
Edifecs has been recognized as one of the 100 Fastest Growing Private Companies in Washington State, 100 Best Places to Work for in Washington State, and Inc.5000 fastest growing private companies in the US. Edifecs' CEO is an award winning business leader (FORTY UNDER 40). Edifecs is headquartered in Bellevue, WA.
Company website: http://www.edifecs.com
Media Contact:
Edifecs Marketing
P: 425-452-0622
E: marketing@edifecs.com
Source: Edifecs, Inc.
CONTACT: Edifecs Marketing, +1-425-452-0622, marketing@edifecs.com
Web Site: http://www.edifecs.com/
Onstream Media and All Mobile Video Expand Business Relationship
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on March 5, 2010 at 10:56:01 AM
Onstream Media and All Mobile Video Expand Business Relationship
Onstream Media's New Webcasting Operations Center, at All Mobile Video's New York Facilities, Extends Transmission, Production and Mobile Services
POMPANO BEACH, Fla., March 5 -- Onstream Media Corporation (NASDAQ:ONSM), an online service provider of live and on-demand internet video, announced today that it has strengthened and expanded its eight-year business relationship with All Mobile Video, an integrated resource provider of mobile production and satellite services.
Based on a successful, long-term business alliance, Onstream Media has agreed to co-locate facilities in New York City to provide clients and prospects with greater, full-service video production, webcasting and Internet broadcasting solutions, including the use of AMV's fully equipped Hi-Definition studios, satellite trucks and highly-skilled technical production resources.
Randy Selman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Onstream Media, commented, "Our eight-year business relationship with All Mobile Video has been productive for both companies, resulting in a significant number of new webcasting customers. Together with All Mobile Video's management, we have decided to expand our relationship by co-locating key personnel and equipment in an effort to leverage the success we have had and maximize the combined technologies of the two enterprises. We believe this new relationship will result in a more robust offering for our customers and increased revenue opportunities for both organizations."
Lenny Laxer, Vice President of All Mobile Video, commented, "We remain committed to bringing our customers the highest level of technology and believe that Onstream Media's internet broadcasting capabilities will greatly expand our clients online and mobile phone visibility. Onstream Media shares this outlook and our relationship has been mutually beneficial."
About All Mobile Video:
All Mobile Video is the country's premier provider of end-to-end video and audio solutions for entertainment, sports, and news programming and events. They offer the full spectrum of services -- from spacious Manhattan based sound stages with full postproduction capabilities to mobile production and editing trucks and extensive uplink solutions that travel worldwide -- as well as an extensive equipment inventory that allows fully customized specs of any facility or location.
About Onstream Media:
Onstream Media Corporation (NASDAQ:ONSM) is an online service provider of live and on-demand internet video, corporate web communications and content management applications. Onstream Media's pioneering Digital Media Services Platform (DMSP) provides customers with cost effective tools for encoding, managing, indexing, and publishing content via the Internet. The DMSP provides our clients with intelligent delivery and syndication of video advertising, streaming video, mobile streaming and supports pay-per-view for online video and other rich media assets. The DMSP also provides an efficient workflow for transcoding and publishing user-generated content in combination with social networks and online video classifieds, utilizing Onstream Media's Auction Video(TM) (patent pending) technology. In addition, Onstream Media provides live and on-demand webcasting, webinars, web and audio conferencing services. In fact, almost half of the Fortune 1000 companies and 78% of the Fortune 100 CEOs and CFOs have used Onstream Media's services. Select Onstream Media customers include: AAA, Bonnier Corporation, Dell, Disney, Georgetown University, National Press Club, PR Newswire, Shareholder.com (NASDAQ), Sony Pictures and the U.S. Government. Onstream Media's strategic relationships include Akamai, Adobe, BT Conferencing, eBay and Qwest. For more information, visit Onstream Media at http://www.onstreammedia.com or call 954-917-6655.
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward Looking Statements
Certain statements in this document and elsewhere by Onstream Media are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such information includes, without limitation, the business outlook, assessment of market conditions, anticipated financial and operating results, strategies, future plans, contingencies and contemplated transactions of the company. Such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause or contribute to actual results of company operations, or the performance or achievements of the company or industry results, to differ materially from those expressed, or implied by the forward-looking statements. In addition to any such risks, uncertainties and other factors discussed elsewhere herein, risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause or contribute to actual results differing materially from those expressed or implied for the forward- looking statements include, but are not limited to fluctuations in demand; changes to economic growth in the U.S. economy; government policies and regulations, including, but not limited to those affecting the Internet. Onstream Media undertakes no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Actual results, performance or achievements could differ materially from those anticipated in such forward-looking statements as a result of certain factors, including those set forth in Onstream Media Corporation's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Media Relations: Investor Relations:
Chris Faust Brett Maas
FastLane Communications Hayden IR
973-582-3498 646-536-7331
cfaust@fast-lane.netbrett@haydenir.com
Source: Onstream Media Corporation
CONTACT: Media: Chris Faust, FastLane Communications, +1-973-582-3498,
cfaust@fast-lane.net; or Investor Relations: Brett Maas, Hayden IR,
+1-646-536-7331, brett@haydenir.com
Web Site: http://www.onstreammedia.com/
Onstream Media's New Webcasting Operations Center, at All Mobile Video's New York Facilities, Extends Transmission, Production and Mobile Services
POMPANO BEACH, Fla., March 5 -- Onstream Media Corporation (NASDAQ:ONSM), an online service provider of live and on-demand internet video, announced today that it has strengthened and expanded its eight-year business relationship with All Mobile Video, an integrated resource provider of mobile production and satellite services.
Based on a successful, long-term business alliance, Onstream Media has agreed to co-locate facilities in New York City to provide clients and prospects with greater, full-service video production, webcasting and Internet broadcasting solutions, including the use of AMV's fully equipped Hi-Definition studios, satellite trucks and highly-skilled technical production resources.
Randy Selman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Onstream Media, commented, "Our eight-year business relationship with All Mobile Video has been productive for both companies, resulting in a significant number of new webcasting customers. Together with All Mobile Video's management, we have decided to expand our relationship by co-locating key personnel and equipment in an effort to leverage the success we have had and maximize the combined technologies of the two enterprises. We believe this new relationship will result in a more robust offering for our customers and increased revenue opportunities for both organizations."
Lenny Laxer, Vice President of All Mobile Video, commented, "We remain committed to bringing our customers the highest level of technology and believe that Onstream Media's internet broadcasting capabilities will greatly expand our clients online and mobile phone visibility. Onstream Media shares this outlook and our relationship has been mutually beneficial."
About All Mobile Video:
All Mobile Video is the country's premier provider of end-to-end video and audio solutions for entertainment, sports, and news programming and events. They offer the full spectrum of services -- from spacious Manhattan based sound stages with full postproduction capabilities to mobile production and editing trucks and extensive uplink solutions that travel worldwide -- as well as an extensive equipment inventory that allows fully customized specs of any facility or location.
About Onstream Media:
Onstream Media Corporation (NASDAQ:ONSM) is an online service provider of live and on-demand internet video, corporate web communications and content management applications. Onstream Media's pioneering Digital Media Services Platform (DMSP) provides customers with cost effective tools for encoding, managing, indexing, and publishing content via the Internet. The DMSP provides our clients with intelligent delivery and syndication of video advertising, streaming video, mobile streaming and supports pay-per-view for online video and other rich media assets. The DMSP also provides an efficient workflow for transcoding and publishing user-generated content in combination with social networks and online video classifieds, utilizing Onstream Media's Auction Video(TM) (patent pending) technology. In addition, Onstream Media provides live and on-demand webcasting, webinars, web and audio conferencing services. In fact, almost half of the Fortune 1000 companies and 78% of the Fortune 100 CEOs and CFOs have used Onstream Media's services. Select Onstream Media customers include: AAA, Bonnier Corporation, Dell, Disney, Georgetown University, National Press Club, PR Newswire, Shareholder.com (NASDAQ), Sony Pictures and the U.S. Government. Onstream Media's strategic relationships include Akamai, Adobe, BT Conferencing, eBay and Qwest. For more information, visit Onstream Media at http://www.onstreammedia.com or call 954-917-6655.
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward Looking Statements
Certain statements in this document and elsewhere by Onstream Media are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such information includes, without limitation, the business outlook, assessment of market conditions, anticipated financial and operating results, strategies, future plans, contingencies and contemplated transactions of the company. Such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause or contribute to actual results of company operations, or the performance or achievements of the company or industry results, to differ materially from those expressed, or implied by the forward-looking statements. In addition to any such risks, uncertainties and other factors discussed elsewhere herein, risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause or contribute to actual results differing materially from those expressed or implied for the forward- looking statements include, but are not limited to fluctuations in demand; changes to economic growth in the U.S. economy; government policies and regulations, including, but not limited to those affecting the Internet. Onstream Media undertakes no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Actual results, performance or achievements could differ materially from those anticipated in such forward-looking statements as a result of certain factors, including those set forth in Onstream Media Corporation's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Media Relations: Investor Relations:
Chris Faust Brett Maas
FastLane Communications Hayden IR
973-582-3498 646-536-7331
cfaust@fast-lane.netbrett@haydenir.com
Source: Onstream Media Corporation
CONTACT: Media: Chris Faust, FastLane Communications, +1-973-582-3498,
cfaust@fast-lane.net; or Investor Relations: Brett Maas, Hayden IR,
+1-646-536-7331, brett@haydenir.com
Web Site: http://www.onstreammedia.com/
LinkBox(TM) Online Marketing System Now Available to Individual Members of Large Sales Distribution Channels
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on March 5, 2010 at 10:56:01 AM
LinkBox(TM) Online Marketing System Now Available to Individual Members of Large Sales Distribution Channels
LinkBox "Microsites in Minutes" Fuel Acquisition, Retention and Growth More Affordably Than Ever Before
TAMPA, Fla., March 5 -- Today interactive marketing firm Marketing In Color, Inc. (MIC) announced availability of the newest version of its successful online marketing system, LinkBox. Originally created to promote small businesses, LinkBox now gives each individual member of independent sales organizations a way to instantly create a targeted microsite that is co-branded to promote the product or service, as well as each individual. The system includes unique functionality such as content management tools, direct response forms, referral system, social media integration, and convenient back end tracking and reporting. MIC launched a new website detailing the new product offering at http://www.marketingincolor.com.
LinkBox Case Study: Solamatrix, Inc.
http://www.marketingincolor.com/LinkBox customer Solamatrix, Inc., a division of Novomatrix, is a manufacturer of window films for commercial buildings, homes and motor vehicles. Solamatrix utilizes a worldwide network of thousands of dealers as the primary distribution method for its SUN-GARD(TM) film products. Jeffrey Plummer, the company's Senior VP of Sales, Marketing and Distribution says, "We immediately saw LinkBox sales organization microsites as an ideal solution that was not only well within our budget parameters, but included valuable functionality and back end tracking and reporting capabilities that we knew we couldn't get anywhere else." Plummer added, "We believe LinkBox is a great conversion tool to get our dealers to switch from our competitors to SUN-GARD. Using a co-branded microsite to promote their businesses certainly gives them a leg up, and it gives us a very strong loyalty play."
LinkBox: Fast, Easy, Affordable
LinkBox is a subscription-based service and most clients pay just $10 per month, per user or less, depending on quantities. Subscription fees are calculated based on the total number of subscribers each month; the more subscribers, the lower the monthly cost for all subscribers within the organization. Most users are up and running with their new microsites in as little as 5 minutes.
About Marketing In Color, Inc.
Established in 1996, Marketing In Color, Inc. is a dynamic interactive marketing company driven by customer focus through deep competencies in marketing, interactive marketing technology, market research, and innovative solutions. MIC is headquartered in Tampa, Florida.
Source: Marketing In Color, Inc.
CONTACT: Cheryl Parrish, President & CEO, Marketing In Color, Inc.,
+1-877-258-3771 x105, cparrish@marketingincolor.com
Web Site: http://www.marketingincolor.com/
LinkBox "Microsites in Minutes" Fuel Acquisition, Retention and Growth More Affordably Than Ever Before
TAMPA, Fla., March 5 -- Today interactive marketing firm Marketing In Color, Inc. (MIC) announced availability of the newest version of its successful online marketing system, LinkBox. Originally created to promote small businesses, LinkBox now gives each individual member of independent sales organizations a way to instantly create a targeted microsite that is co-branded to promote the product or service, as well as each individual. The system includes unique functionality such as content management tools, direct response forms, referral system, social media integration, and convenient back end tracking and reporting. MIC launched a new website detailing the new product offering at http://www.marketingincolor.com.
LinkBox Case Study: Solamatrix, Inc.
http://www.marketingincolor.com/LinkBox customer Solamatrix, Inc., a division of Novomatrix, is a manufacturer of window films for commercial buildings, homes and motor vehicles. Solamatrix utilizes a worldwide network of thousands of dealers as the primary distribution method for its SUN-GARD(TM) film products. Jeffrey Plummer, the company's Senior VP of Sales, Marketing and Distribution says, "We immediately saw LinkBox sales organization microsites as an ideal solution that was not only well within our budget parameters, but included valuable functionality and back end tracking and reporting capabilities that we knew we couldn't get anywhere else." Plummer added, "We believe LinkBox is a great conversion tool to get our dealers to switch from our competitors to SUN-GARD. Using a co-branded microsite to promote their businesses certainly gives them a leg up, and it gives us a very strong loyalty play."
LinkBox: Fast, Easy, Affordable
LinkBox is a subscription-based service and most clients pay just $10 per month, per user or less, depending on quantities. Subscription fees are calculated based on the total number of subscribers each month; the more subscribers, the lower the monthly cost for all subscribers within the organization. Most users are up and running with their new microsites in as little as 5 minutes.
About Marketing In Color, Inc.
Established in 1996, Marketing In Color, Inc. is a dynamic interactive marketing company driven by customer focus through deep competencies in marketing, interactive marketing technology, market research, and innovative solutions. MIC is headquartered in Tampa, Florida.
Source: Marketing In Color, Inc.
CONTACT: Cheryl Parrish, President & CEO, Marketing In Color, Inc.,
+1-877-258-3771 x105, cparrish@marketingincolor.com
Web Site: http://www.marketingincolor.com/
Page Plus Cellular Adds New Phones to Lineup
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on March 5, 2010 at 10:07:01 AM
Page Plus Cellular Adds New Phones to Lineup
HOLLAND, Ohio, March 5 -- Nationwide prepaid cell phone service provider Page Plus Cellular announced that it is adding brand new cell phones to its handset offering, which until now has consisted of strictly refurbished models. The first new model, the Kyocera Mako S4000, will be available March 8th and retail for $99.95.
The S4000 is a slim line flip phone with a VGA camera with zoom, Bluetooth support, full messaging capabilities, and Wireless Application Protocol (WAP) web browsing. The phone is also capable of downloading games, ringtones and wallpapers from the Page Plus app store. The S4000 is the first of several brand new phones the company is introducing this year.
Page Plus will also release its own brand new QWERTY keyboard handset within two months. The new messaging phone will add to the company's lineup of existing refurbished QWERTY handsets, which includes the popular LG enV.
As mobile phone users across the United States realize the difference in cost between Page Plus prepaid mobile service and traditional post-paid service, demand has increased dramatically. These new phone options enable Page Plus to meet this inventory demand, while also providing customers with robust features not always available with refurbished models.
Only phones sold by Page Plus carry a full warranty and are guaranteed to function properly for all the features they are capable of. Each is certified and fully supported by Page Plus' technical and service support.
Page Plus Cellular is a prepaid cell phone service provider with nationwide coverage on one of the largest wireless networks in the United States. Page Plus is consistently ranked among the top prepaid mobile providers for low rates and flexible plans. Page Plus cell phones and prepaid cellular plans are available through its large national network of dealers, and on its website at http://www.pagepluscellular.com.
Source: Page Plus Cellular
CONTACT: Denny Scher, +1-800-550-2436
Web Site: http://www.pagepluscellular.com/
HOLLAND, Ohio, March 5 -- Nationwide prepaid cell phone service provider Page Plus Cellular announced that it is adding brand new cell phones to its handset offering, which until now has consisted of strictly refurbished models. The first new model, the Kyocera Mako S4000, will be available March 8th and retail for $99.95.
The S4000 is a slim line flip phone with a VGA camera with zoom, Bluetooth support, full messaging capabilities, and Wireless Application Protocol (WAP) web browsing. The phone is also capable of downloading games, ringtones and wallpapers from the Page Plus app store. The S4000 is the first of several brand new phones the company is introducing this year.
Page Plus will also release its own brand new QWERTY keyboard handset within two months. The new messaging phone will add to the company's lineup of existing refurbished QWERTY handsets, which includes the popular LG enV.
As mobile phone users across the United States realize the difference in cost between Page Plus prepaid mobile service and traditional post-paid service, demand has increased dramatically. These new phone options enable Page Plus to meet this inventory demand, while also providing customers with robust features not always available with refurbished models.
Only phones sold by Page Plus carry a full warranty and are guaranteed to function properly for all the features they are capable of. Each is certified and fully supported by Page Plus' technical and service support.
Page Plus Cellular is a prepaid cell phone service provider with nationwide coverage on one of the largest wireless networks in the United States. Page Plus is consistently ranked among the top prepaid mobile providers for low rates and flexible plans. Page Plus cell phones and prepaid cellular plans are available through its large national network of dealers, and on its website at http://www.pagepluscellular.com.
Source: Page Plus Cellular
CONTACT: Denny Scher, +1-800-550-2436
Web Site: http://www.pagepluscellular.com/
Verizon Communications Declares Quarterly Dividend
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on March 5, 2010 at 10:07:01 AM
Verizon Communications Declares Quarterly Dividend
NEW YORK, March 5 -- The Board of Directors of Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE:VZ) today declared a quarterly dividend of 47.5 cents per outstanding share, unchanged from the previous quarter. The dividend is payable on May 3, 2010, to Verizon Communications shareowners of record at the close of business on April 9, 2010.
Verizon has approximately 2.5 million shareowners and approximately 2.8 billion shares of common stock outstanding. The company made $5.3 billion in dividend payments in 2009.
Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE:VZ), headquartered in New York, is a global leader in delivering broadband and other wireless and wireline communications services to mass market, business, government and wholesale customers. Verizon Wireless operates America's most reliable wireless network, serving more than 91 million customers nationwide. Verizon also provides converged communications, information and entertainment services over America's most advanced fiber-optic network, and delivers innovative, seamless business solutions to customers around the world. A Dow 30 company, Verizon employs a diverse workforce of approximately 222,900 and last year generated consolidated revenues of more than $107 billion. For more information, visit http://www.verizon.com.
VERIZON'S ONLINE NEWS CENTER: Verizon news releases, executive speeches and biographies, media contacts, high-quality video and images, and other information are available at Verizon's News Center on the World Wide Web at http://www.verizon.com/news. To receive news releases by e-mail, visit the News Center and register for customized automatic delivery of Verizon news releases.
Source: Verizon Communications
CONTACT: Media, Bob Varettoni, +1-908-559-6388,
robert.a.varettoni@verizon.com
Web Site: http://www.verizon.com/
Company News On-Call: http://www.prnewswire.com/comp/094251.html
NEW YORK, March 5 -- The Board of Directors of Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE:VZ) today declared a quarterly dividend of 47.5 cents per outstanding share, unchanged from the previous quarter. The dividend is payable on May 3, 2010, to Verizon Communications shareowners of record at the close of business on April 9, 2010.
Verizon has approximately 2.5 million shareowners and approximately 2.8 billion shares of common stock outstanding. The company made $5.3 billion in dividend payments in 2009.
Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE:VZ), headquartered in New York, is a global leader in delivering broadband and other wireless and wireline communications services to mass market, business, government and wholesale customers. Verizon Wireless operates America's most reliable wireless network, serving more than 91 million customers nationwide. Verizon also provides converged communications, information and entertainment services over America's most advanced fiber-optic network, and delivers innovative, seamless business solutions to customers around the world. A Dow 30 company, Verizon employs a diverse workforce of approximately 222,900 and last year generated consolidated revenues of more than $107 billion. For more information, visit http://www.verizon.com.
VERIZON'S ONLINE NEWS CENTER: Verizon news releases, executive speeches and biographies, media contacts, high-quality video and images, and other information are available at Verizon's News Center on the World Wide Web at http://www.verizon.com/news. To receive news releases by e-mail, visit the News Center and register for customized automatic delivery of Verizon news releases.
Source: Verizon Communications
CONTACT: Media, Bob Varettoni, +1-908-559-6388,
robert.a.varettoni@verizon.com
Web Site: http://www.verizon.com/
Company News On-Call: http://www.prnewswire.com/comp/094251.html
Nine Million Players and Counting, Free Realms(TM) Continues Rapid Growth
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on March 5, 2010 at 9:56:01 AM
Nine Million Players and Counting, Free Realms(TM) Continues Rapid Growth
Targeted New Content Proves to Resonate With Players
SAN DIEGO, March 5 -- Sony Online Entertainment LLC (SOE) today announced that its family-friendly online game, Free Realms(TM) (http://www.FreeRealms.com), has surpassed nine million registered players.
"With Free Realms, we've been able to reflect the needs and wants of our players by keenly listening to their suggestions and feedback," said John Smedley, president of SOE. "We believe the persistent exercise of capturing in-game research inside Free Realms has been a huge contributing factor as to why we've attracted over nine million players in less than a year. It truly helps us give our players a game where they can do and be whatever they want."
Continuous development of new features and themed in-game events, as well as persistent marketing support, has drawn a constant influx of new players into the free-to-play virtual world. An example of a customer-requested feature recently introduced in Free Realms is Rides.
Introduced last month, Rides not only look cool and come in multiple color choices, but they allow players who have purchased a Membership to hop on the back of a T-Rex or Dragon and travel anywhere in the overland world at 150% of their normal speed. Building on this player-driven feature request, Horses are the next Rides scheduled to be released, with more types of transportation in the works. The development team is also set to introduce new Owl and Groundhog pets, as well as an exciting new 3-D minigame in the near future.
Free Realms offers an endless array of activities and mini-games to entertain players. From ninja fighting to kart racing to raising pets, Free Realms offers a safe, family-friendly environment to connect with old and new friends. Also available is the Free Realms Trading Card Game: a full-featured trading card game, playable both digitally within the Free Realms online game and offline via physical card decks sold wherever you buy trading cards. Free Realms players can also pop into select retailers to purchase Station Cash(TM) cards, which can be redeemed for Station Cash, and used to buy virtual goodies or upgrade to a Membership status in the game.
Free Realms is rated E10+ for Everyone 10 and up with content descriptors of Crude Humor and Fantasy Violence. To play Free Realms, visit: http://www.freerealms.com/.
About Sony Online Entertainment
Sony Online Entertainment LLC (SOE) is a recognized worldwide leader in massively multiplayer online games, with hundreds of thousands of subscribers around the globe. SOE creates, develops and provides compelling entertainment for the personal computer, online, game console and wireless markets. Known for its blockbuster franchises and hit titles including EverQuest®, EverQuest® II, Champions of Norrath®, Untold Legends(TM), and PlanetSide®, as well as for developing Star Wars Galaxies(TM), SOE continues to redefine the business of online gaming and the creation of active player communities while introducing new genres on various entertainment platforms. Headquartered in San Diego, CA, with additional development studios in Austin, TX; Seattle, WA; Denver, CO; Tucson, AZ and Taiwan, SOE has an array of cutting-edge games in development.
Source: Sony Online Entertainment LLC
CONTACT: Taina Rodriguez of Sony Online Entertainment, +1-858-577-3033,
trodriguez@soe.sony.com
Web Site: http://www.freerealms.com/
Targeted New Content Proves to Resonate With Players
SAN DIEGO, March 5 -- Sony Online Entertainment LLC (SOE) today announced that its family-friendly online game, Free Realms(TM) (http://www.FreeRealms.com), has surpassed nine million registered players.
"With Free Realms, we've been able to reflect the needs and wants of our players by keenly listening to their suggestions and feedback," said John Smedley, president of SOE. "We believe the persistent exercise of capturing in-game research inside Free Realms has been a huge contributing factor as to why we've attracted over nine million players in less than a year. It truly helps us give our players a game where they can do and be whatever they want."
Continuous development of new features and themed in-game events, as well as persistent marketing support, has drawn a constant influx of new players into the free-to-play virtual world. An example of a customer-requested feature recently introduced in Free Realms is Rides.
Introduced last month, Rides not only look cool and come in multiple color choices, but they allow players who have purchased a Membership to hop on the back of a T-Rex or Dragon and travel anywhere in the overland world at 150% of their normal speed. Building on this player-driven feature request, Horses are the next Rides scheduled to be released, with more types of transportation in the works. The development team is also set to introduce new Owl and Groundhog pets, as well as an exciting new 3-D minigame in the near future.
Free Realms offers an endless array of activities and mini-games to entertain players. From ninja fighting to kart racing to raising pets, Free Realms offers a safe, family-friendly environment to connect with old and new friends. Also available is the Free Realms Trading Card Game: a full-featured trading card game, playable both digitally within the Free Realms online game and offline via physical card decks sold wherever you buy trading cards. Free Realms players can also pop into select retailers to purchase Station Cash(TM) cards, which can be redeemed for Station Cash, and used to buy virtual goodies or upgrade to a Membership status in the game.
Free Realms is rated E10+ for Everyone 10 and up with content descriptors of Crude Humor and Fantasy Violence. To play Free Realms, visit: http://www.freerealms.com/.
About Sony Online Entertainment
Sony Online Entertainment LLC (SOE) is a recognized worldwide leader in massively multiplayer online games, with hundreds of thousands of subscribers around the globe. SOE creates, develops and provides compelling entertainment for the personal computer, online, game console and wireless markets. Known for its blockbuster franchises and hit titles including EverQuest®, EverQuest® II, Champions of Norrath®, Untold Legends(TM), and PlanetSide®, as well as for developing Star Wars Galaxies(TM), SOE continues to redefine the business of online gaming and the creation of active player communities while introducing new genres on various entertainment platforms. Headquartered in San Diego, CA, with additional development studios in Austin, TX; Seattle, WA; Denver, CO; Tucson, AZ and Taiwan, SOE has an array of cutting-edge games in development.
Source: Sony Online Entertainment LLC
CONTACT: Taina Rodriguez of Sony Online Entertainment, +1-858-577-3033,
trodriguez@soe.sony.com
Web Site: http://www.freerealms.com/
Will Sunday's Oscars(R) Get a Ratings Boost From 'Avatar', Sandra Bullock, and New Hosts?
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on March 5, 2010 at 9:49:01 AM
Will Sunday's Oscars(R) Get a Ratings Boost From 'Avatar', Sandra Bullock, and New Hosts?
Fandango's Awards Watch Section Features Moviegoer Polls, Exclusive Oscar(R) Party Hosting Tips, and Red Carpet Photo Galleries
LOS ANGELES, March 5 -- Fandango, the nation's leading moviegoer destination, surveyed more than 1,000 moviegoers about a renewed interest in watching the Academy Awards® show this year, as opposed to previous years. Among the findings:
-- 66% are more interested in watching this year's Oscar® hosts Steve
Martin & Alec Baldwin than they were in watching last year's host,
Hugh Jackman.
-- 58% will not miss the live musical numbers for "Best Song."
-- 51% have seen more of the Best Picture nominees this year.
-- 48% are more interested in this year's Oscars® because "Avatar" is in
the running for major awards.
-- 40% are interested in seeing Sandra Bullock's first time at the
Oscars®.
-- 35% are interested in watching this year's show to see the real-life
Best Director showdown between ex-spouses James Cameron ("Avatar") and
Kathryn Bigelow ("The Hurt Locker").
(Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20061016/LAM046LOGO-b)
More than 32% of moviegoers plan to attend or host an Oscar®-viewing get-together with friends this Sunday, according to the Fandango survey. To help moviegoers make their parties more festive, Fandango's Awards Watch section is offering food, drink and activity suggestions for Hollywood's big night at http://awardswatch.fandango.com/2010/allaboutawards/. Film fans can also print their own Oscar® ballot at Fandango (perfect for tallying votes at your party), and read awards predictions and commentary on the best and worst fashions on the red carpet.
Among the Oscar® viewing party suggestions from Fandango's awards blogger Sarah McLaughlin:
-- The "Avatar"-Themed Party: Create a "Welcome to the Jungle" milieu and
serve Blue Terra chips, Blue Gatorade, etc.
-- The "District 9"-Themed Party: A "Humans Only" motif, serving prawns
for finger food.
-- The "Inglourious Basterds"-Themed Party: Stage a movie premiere
setting, with various kinds of milk (Colonel Hans Landa's favorite
drink).
About Fandango
One of the Web's top movie and entertainment destinations, Fandango sells tickets to more than 16,000 screens. Fandango entertains and informs consumers with reviews, commentary and trailers, and offers the ability to quickly select a film, plan where and when to see it, and conveniently buy tickets in advance. Fandango is available at http://www.fandango.com, 1-800-FANDANGO and via your wireless mobile device at mobile.fandango.com. Fandango is a unit of Comcast Interactive Media.
Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20061016/LAM046LOGO-b
AP Archive: http://photoarchive.ap.org/
PRN Photo Desk, photodesk@prnewswire.com
Source: Fandango
CONTACT: Harry Medved, +1-310-954-0461, harry.medved@fandango.com, or
Melinda Petrow, +1-310-954-0278, ext. 231, melinda.petrow@fandango.com, both
of Fandango
Web Site: http://www.fandango.com/
Fandango's Awards Watch Section Features Moviegoer Polls, Exclusive Oscar(R) Party Hosting Tips, and Red Carpet Photo Galleries
LOS ANGELES, March 5 -- Fandango, the nation's leading moviegoer destination, surveyed more than 1,000 moviegoers about a renewed interest in watching the Academy Awards® show this year, as opposed to previous years. Among the findings:
-- 66% are more interested in watching this year's Oscar® hosts Steve
Martin & Alec Baldwin than they were in watching last year's host,
Hugh Jackman.
-- 58% will not miss the live musical numbers for "Best Song."
-- 51% have seen more of the Best Picture nominees this year.
-- 48% are more interested in this year's Oscars® because "Avatar" is in
the running for major awards.
-- 40% are interested in seeing Sandra Bullock's first time at the
Oscars®.
-- 35% are interested in watching this year's show to see the real-life
Best Director showdown between ex-spouses James Cameron ("Avatar") and
Kathryn Bigelow ("The Hurt Locker").
(Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20061016/LAM046LOGO-b)
More than 32% of moviegoers plan to attend or host an Oscar®-viewing get-together with friends this Sunday, according to the Fandango survey. To help moviegoers make their parties more festive, Fandango's Awards Watch section is offering food, drink and activity suggestions for Hollywood's big night at http://awardswatch.fandango.com/2010/allaboutawards/. Film fans can also print their own Oscar® ballot at Fandango (perfect for tallying votes at your party), and read awards predictions and commentary on the best and worst fashions on the red carpet.
Among the Oscar® viewing party suggestions from Fandango's awards blogger Sarah McLaughlin:
-- The "Avatar"-Themed Party: Create a "Welcome to the Jungle" milieu and
serve Blue Terra chips, Blue Gatorade, etc.
-- The "District 9"-Themed Party: A "Humans Only" motif, serving prawns
for finger food.
-- The "Inglourious Basterds"-Themed Party: Stage a movie premiere
setting, with various kinds of milk (Colonel Hans Landa's favorite
drink).
About Fandango
One of the Web's top movie and entertainment destinations, Fandango sells tickets to more than 16,000 screens. Fandango entertains and informs consumers with reviews, commentary and trailers, and offers the ability to quickly select a film, plan where and when to see it, and conveniently buy tickets in advance. Fandango is available at http://www.fandango.com, 1-800-FANDANGO and via your wireless mobile device at mobile.fandango.com. Fandango is a unit of Comcast Interactive Media.
Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20061016/LAM046LOGO-b
AP Archive: http://photoarchive.ap.org/
PRN Photo Desk, photodesk@prnewswire.com
Source: Fandango
CONTACT: Harry Medved, +1-310-954-0461, harry.medved@fandango.com, or
Melinda Petrow, +1-310-954-0278, ext. 231, melinda.petrow@fandango.com, both
of Fandango
Web Site: http://www.fandango.com/
Sandata Technologies and Infocrossing Settle Patent Infringement Suit
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on March 5, 2010 at 9:35:01 AM
Sandata Technologies and Infocrossing Settle Patent Infringement Suit
Sandata to assume Infocrossing home healthcare agency business
PORT WASHINGTON, N.Y., March 5 -- Sandata Technologies, Inc., a leading nationwide provider of information technology solutions to the home healthcare and social services communities, and Infocrossing, Inc. today announced the settlement of the patent infringement lawsuit between the two companies. As part of the settlement, Infocrossing will transfer its home healthcare agency business consisting of time and attendance software and services that capture time and attendance information inputted by telephone as provided under the contracts being assigned to Sandata and will stop offering such services to home health care agencies in North America. The parties agreed to release all claims against each other, including Sandata's claims for alleged infringement of Sandata's patents covering Automatic Number Identification.
Harold Blue, CEO of Sandata stated, "We are pleased to reach an agreement with Infocrossing regarding our intellectual property. We believe this is the best outcome for all parties involved. Sandata looks forward to having the opportunity to serve Infocrossing's customers with our comprehensive suite of telephony and software solutions. Sandata will continue to vigorously defend its patents and other intellectual property using all means at our disposal."
About Sandata Technologies, Inc.
Sandata Technologies provides a complete package of information technology solutions, which includes scheduling, time and attendance, billing, payroll, compliance and clinical applications, for the home healthcare and social services communities. Santrax is Sandata's patented time and attendance product and the nation's number one telephone and web-based field management solution. Santrax enables home care agencies to automatically verify that their staff is in the right place at the right time and to capture tasks being performed, ensuring compliance with the prescribed plan of care and ensuring that patients are receiving the highest quality of care. In addition, Santrax is able to utilize voice biometrics to further verify the identity of the home care worker, provide alerts when a home care worker does not show up within a specified time frame and track employee mileage.
Sandata's comprehensive information technology offering enables companies and organizations with remote workforces the ability to realize administrative cost savings, streamlined operational procedures, and significantly reduced paperwork burdens. Sandata has over 1,000 customers in 47 states and processes over 80 million telephone calls annually. Sandata services customers through its four data centers located across the country with state-of-the-art redundancy and disaster recovery capabilities. For additional information about Sandata Technologies, please visit: http://www.sandata.com.
Source: Sandata Technologies, Inc.
CONTACT: Tracey Abernethy, +1-516-484-4400, Fax, +1-516-484-6084
Web Site: http://www.sandata.com/
Sandata to assume Infocrossing home healthcare agency business
PORT WASHINGTON, N.Y., March 5 -- Sandata Technologies, Inc., a leading nationwide provider of information technology solutions to the home healthcare and social services communities, and Infocrossing, Inc. today announced the settlement of the patent infringement lawsuit between the two companies. As part of the settlement, Infocrossing will transfer its home healthcare agency business consisting of time and attendance software and services that capture time and attendance information inputted by telephone as provided under the contracts being assigned to Sandata and will stop offering such services to home health care agencies in North America. The parties agreed to release all claims against each other, including Sandata's claims for alleged infringement of Sandata's patents covering Automatic Number Identification.
Harold Blue, CEO of Sandata stated, "We are pleased to reach an agreement with Infocrossing regarding our intellectual property. We believe this is the best outcome for all parties involved. Sandata looks forward to having the opportunity to serve Infocrossing's customers with our comprehensive suite of telephony and software solutions. Sandata will continue to vigorously defend its patents and other intellectual property using all means at our disposal."
About Sandata Technologies, Inc.
Sandata Technologies provides a complete package of information technology solutions, which includes scheduling, time and attendance, billing, payroll, compliance and clinical applications, for the home healthcare and social services communities. Santrax is Sandata's patented time and attendance product and the nation's number one telephone and web-based field management solution. Santrax enables home care agencies to automatically verify that their staff is in the right place at the right time and to capture tasks being performed, ensuring compliance with the prescribed plan of care and ensuring that patients are receiving the highest quality of care. In addition, Santrax is able to utilize voice biometrics to further verify the identity of the home care worker, provide alerts when a home care worker does not show up within a specified time frame and track employee mileage.
Sandata's comprehensive information technology offering enables companies and organizations with remote workforces the ability to realize administrative cost savings, streamlined operational procedures, and significantly reduced paperwork burdens. Sandata has over 1,000 customers in 47 states and processes over 80 million telephone calls annually. Sandata services customers through its four data centers located across the country with state-of-the-art redundancy and disaster recovery capabilities. For additional information about Sandata Technologies, please visit: http://www.sandata.com.
Source: Sandata Technologies, Inc.
CONTACT: Tracey Abernethy, +1-516-484-4400, Fax, +1-516-484-6084
Web Site: http://www.sandata.com/
Americans Weigh in on Skincare Issues
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on March 5, 2010 at 9:14:01 AM
Americans Weigh in on Skincare Issues
The Patient's Guide Survey Reveals Consumers' Attitudes toward Cosmetic Skincare Concerns
COSTA MESA, Calif., March 5 -- Almost three-quarters (74%) of American consumers surveyed would prefer a non-surgical procedure over liposuction even if it meant more treatments were needed. According to a survey commissioned by The Patient's Guide, a family of online publications dedicated to specific skin concerns and treatments, 48% of consumers are more interested in results when considering a body contouring procedure than cost (21%), safety (11%), length of recovery (10%), and surgery (10%).
"This year we'll see significant advances in body contouring including treatment of fat and cellulite," said Dr. Eric Bernstein, Director of Laser Surgery and Cosmetic Dermatology Centers, Clinical Associate Professor of Dermatology at the University of Pennsylvania. "Technology is so fast moving in medicine and especially with lasers, that to stay up to date, the web is the only option. Online information about these technologies and where to receive them is critical to matching patients with effective treatments."
As the 68th Annual American Academy of Dermatology Meeting gets underway this week, The Patient's Guide conducted an online survey to assess the attitudes of its audience in anticipation of the new advancements in cosmetic skincare that will be unveiled.
"The findings from the survey indicate that American consumers are deeply invested in common skincare concerns and treatments," said Jasson Gilmore, Chief Executive Officer of The Patient's Guide. "The Patient's Guide will continue to provide consumers with the most up-to-date information targeted for their specific concerns, and we're particularly excited to share the breaking news that comes out of the Annual AAD Meeting this month."
The Patient's Guide survey, conducted online on three sites operated by The Patient's Guide - Wrinkles.org, TattooRemoval.net, and Body-Contouring.com - revealed compelling insights about the consumers' preferences on cosmetic treatments.
Among key survey findings:
-- While consumers are most interested in non-surgical body contouring
options (51%), than minimal surgery options (35%), and surgical
options (14%), more consumers (69%) would not opt for a non-invasive
fat removal procedure if it cost more than a surgical procedure such
as liposuction.
-- Most consumers searching for tattoo removal options fall into the
31-40 age range (66%), and got a tattoo of someone else's name (54%)
when they were between 18-24 years old (54%).
-- Interestingly, most consumers are interested in removing their tattoo
because they broke up with someone (48%).
-- The majority of consumers surveyed are most concerned with wrinkles
(54%) than age spots (14%), sagging skin (17%), facial veins (12%),
and enlarged pores (5%).
-- Consumers are most interested in injections (43%) as a treatment for
wrinkles.
About The Patient's Guide
The Patient's Guide's mission is to provide consumers with the most accurate medical information to enable them to make educated decisions about treatment. Each month over one million visitors go to The Patient's Guide, a family of 25 web publications, each dedicated to a specific condition or treatment. Visitors rely on the information The Patient's Guide provides because the information is written by the field's leading experts.
Source: The Patient's Guide
CONTACT: Liz Mefford, Rpr Marketing Communications, +1-212-317-1462,
Liz.mefford@rprmc.com
Web Site: http://www.wrinkles.org/
http://www.tattooremoval.net/
http://www.body-contouring.com/
The Patient's Guide Survey Reveals Consumers' Attitudes toward Cosmetic Skincare Concerns
COSTA MESA, Calif., March 5 -- Almost three-quarters (74%) of American consumers surveyed would prefer a non-surgical procedure over liposuction even if it meant more treatments were needed. According to a survey commissioned by The Patient's Guide, a family of online publications dedicated to specific skin concerns and treatments, 48% of consumers are more interested in results when considering a body contouring procedure than cost (21%), safety (11%), length of recovery (10%), and surgery (10%).
"This year we'll see significant advances in body contouring including treatment of fat and cellulite," said Dr. Eric Bernstein, Director of Laser Surgery and Cosmetic Dermatology Centers, Clinical Associate Professor of Dermatology at the University of Pennsylvania. "Technology is so fast moving in medicine and especially with lasers, that to stay up to date, the web is the only option. Online information about these technologies and where to receive them is critical to matching patients with effective treatments."
As the 68th Annual American Academy of Dermatology Meeting gets underway this week, The Patient's Guide conducted an online survey to assess the attitudes of its audience in anticipation of the new advancements in cosmetic skincare that will be unveiled.
"The findings from the survey indicate that American consumers are deeply invested in common skincare concerns and treatments," said Jasson Gilmore, Chief Executive Officer of The Patient's Guide. "The Patient's Guide will continue to provide consumers with the most up-to-date information targeted for their specific concerns, and we're particularly excited to share the breaking news that comes out of the Annual AAD Meeting this month."
The Patient's Guide survey, conducted online on three sites operated by The Patient's Guide - Wrinkles.org, TattooRemoval.net, and Body-Contouring.com - revealed compelling insights about the consumers' preferences on cosmetic treatments.
Among key survey findings:
-- While consumers are most interested in non-surgical body contouring
options (51%), than minimal surgery options (35%), and surgical
options (14%), more consumers (69%) would not opt for a non-invasive
fat removal procedure if it cost more than a surgical procedure such
as liposuction.
-- Most consumers searching for tattoo removal options fall into the
31-40 age range (66%), and got a tattoo of someone else's name (54%)
when they were between 18-24 years old (54%).
-- Interestingly, most consumers are interested in removing their tattoo
because they broke up with someone (48%).
-- The majority of consumers surveyed are most concerned with wrinkles
(54%) than age spots (14%), sagging skin (17%), facial veins (12%),
and enlarged pores (5%).
-- Consumers are most interested in injections (43%) as a treatment for
wrinkles.
About The Patient's Guide
The Patient's Guide's mission is to provide consumers with the most accurate medical information to enable them to make educated decisions about treatment. Each month over one million visitors go to The Patient's Guide, a family of 25 web publications, each dedicated to a specific condition or treatment. Visitors rely on the information The Patient's Guide provides because the information is written by the field's leading experts.
Source: The Patient's Guide
CONTACT: Liz Mefford, Rpr Marketing Communications, +1-212-317-1462,
Liz.mefford@rprmc.com
Web Site: http://www.wrinkles.org/
http://www.tattooremoval.net/
http://www.body-contouring.com/
IFC.com Utilizing Akamai HD Network to Broadcast Live Online Coverage of South by Southwest Festival
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on March 5, 2010 at 9:14:01 AM
IFC.com Utilizing Akamai HD Network to Broadcast Live Online Coverage of South by Southwest Festival
Live HD Video will be Enhanced with Unique Social TV Features from ClipSync
CAMBRIDGE, Mass., March 5 -- Akamai Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:AKAM), the leader in powering video, dynamic transactions and enterprise applications online today announced that IFC.com will utilize Akamai's HD Network to deliver live online video direct from the South by Southwest (SxSW) Festival, in Austin, Texas March 12-21, 2010. IFC.com recently implemented the Akamai HD for Adobe® Flash® technology, which is designed to deliver an uninterrupted, high-quality live streaming experience to online audiences using the Adobe Flash format.
(Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20100225/AKAMAILOGO )
Available at http://www.IFC.com/sxsw, three events will be streamed daily at 12:00 PM, 3:00 PM and 6:00 PM (all times CST). A key feature of Akamai HD for Adobe Flash is adaptive bitrate streaming, which is architected to enable uninterrupted video playback at HD bitrates that seamlessly adjust to fluctuations in available bandwidth to provide the best quality viewing experience possible for each user. iStreamPlanet will provide the encoding and production services, and the video feeds will be available in eight different bit rates.
IFC.com's SxSW site will be highly interactive, allowing viewers to take part in the event via a custom social media player powered by ClipSync. Viewers will be able to engage in "social activities" such as live chat, conversations with performers, and live polls, all in real-time as the live events are being streamed online.
"The beauty of live streaming video is that it offers millions of people immediate global access to local events from the comfort and convenience of their computers and mobile devices," said Craig Parks, vice president of digital media at IFC. "The flexibility of Akamai's HD Network, coupled with ClipSync's social media player, allows us to offer a much higher quality, live interactive experience to users, which extends the reach and awareness of IFC's SXSW events and allows more enthusiasts to experience the festival."
"The Akamai HD Network is designed to let broadcasters like IFC enhance and expand the impact of their television offerings and provide broadcast scale audiences with highly engaging, memorable and interactive online video experiences," said Robert Hughes, Executive Vice President of Global Sales, Services and Marketing at Akamai. "Akamai HD Network customers have found that when offering high definition video content, that takes full advantage of the interactivity of the Internet, viewers are more satisfied, leading to a more positive and engaging experience with a company's brand."
The Akamai Difference
Akamai® provides market-leading managed services for powering video, dynamic transactions, and enterprise applications online. Having pioneered the content delivery market one decade ago, Akamai's services have been adopted by the world's most recognized brands across diverse industries. The alternative to centralized Web infrastructure, Akamai's global network of tens of thousands of distributed servers provides the scale, reliability, insight and performance for businesses to succeed online. Akamai has transformed the Internet into a more viable place to inform, entertain, interact, and collaborate. To experience The Akamai Difference, visit http://www.akamai.com.
Akamai Statement Under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act
The release contains information about future expectations, plans and prospects of Akamai's management that constitute forward-looking statements for purposes of the safe harbor provisions under The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Actual results may differ materially from those indicated by these forward-looking statements as a result of various important factors including, but not limited to, the effects of any attempts to intentionally disrupt our services or network by hackers or others, changes in Adobe Flash or other third-party technologies referenced above or to Akamai's streaming technologies such that they are no longer inter-operable, failure of our services to operate as expected, unexpected termination of Akamai's relationship with IFC.com, cancellation of the planned broadcast, a failure of Akamai's network infrastructure, and other factors that are discussed in Akamai's Annual Report on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, and other documents periodically filed with the SEC.
Contacts:
Jennifer Donovan
Media Relations
650-627-5395
jdonovan@akamai.com
Noelle Faris
Investor Relations
617-444-4676
nfaris@akamai.com
Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20100225/AKAMAILOGO
PRN Photo Desk, photodesk@prnewswire.com
Source: Akamai Technologies, Inc.
CONTACT: Jennifer Donovan, Media Relations, +1-650-627-5395,
jdonovan@akamai.com; or Noelle Faris, Investor Relations, +1-617-444-4676,
nfaris@akamai.com, both of Akamai Technologies, Inc.
Web Site: http://www.akamai.com/
Live HD Video will be Enhanced with Unique Social TV Features from ClipSync
CAMBRIDGE, Mass., March 5 -- Akamai Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:AKAM), the leader in powering video, dynamic transactions and enterprise applications online today announced that IFC.com will utilize Akamai's HD Network to deliver live online video direct from the South by Southwest (SxSW) Festival, in Austin, Texas March 12-21, 2010. IFC.com recently implemented the Akamai HD for Adobe® Flash® technology, which is designed to deliver an uninterrupted, high-quality live streaming experience to online audiences using the Adobe Flash format.
(Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20100225/AKAMAILOGO )
Available at http://www.IFC.com/sxsw, three events will be streamed daily at 12:00 PM, 3:00 PM and 6:00 PM (all times CST). A key feature of Akamai HD for Adobe Flash is adaptive bitrate streaming, which is architected to enable uninterrupted video playback at HD bitrates that seamlessly adjust to fluctuations in available bandwidth to provide the best quality viewing experience possible for each user. iStreamPlanet will provide the encoding and production services, and the video feeds will be available in eight different bit rates.
IFC.com's SxSW site will be highly interactive, allowing viewers to take part in the event via a custom social media player powered by ClipSync. Viewers will be able to engage in "social activities" such as live chat, conversations with performers, and live polls, all in real-time as the live events are being streamed online.
"The beauty of live streaming video is that it offers millions of people immediate global access to local events from the comfort and convenience of their computers and mobile devices," said Craig Parks, vice president of digital media at IFC. "The flexibility of Akamai's HD Network, coupled with ClipSync's social media player, allows us to offer a much higher quality, live interactive experience to users, which extends the reach and awareness of IFC's SXSW events and allows more enthusiasts to experience the festival."
"The Akamai HD Network is designed to let broadcasters like IFC enhance and expand the impact of their television offerings and provide broadcast scale audiences with highly engaging, memorable and interactive online video experiences," said Robert Hughes, Executive Vice President of Global Sales, Services and Marketing at Akamai. "Akamai HD Network customers have found that when offering high definition video content, that takes full advantage of the interactivity of the Internet, viewers are more satisfied, leading to a more positive and engaging experience with a company's brand."
The Akamai Difference
Akamai® provides market-leading managed services for powering video, dynamic transactions, and enterprise applications online. Having pioneered the content delivery market one decade ago, Akamai's services have been adopted by the world's most recognized brands across diverse industries. The alternative to centralized Web infrastructure, Akamai's global network of tens of thousands of distributed servers provides the scale, reliability, insight and performance for businesses to succeed online. Akamai has transformed the Internet into a more viable place to inform, entertain, interact, and collaborate. To experience The Akamai Difference, visit http://www.akamai.com.
Akamai Statement Under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act
The release contains information about future expectations, plans and prospects of Akamai's management that constitute forward-looking statements for purposes of the safe harbor provisions under The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Actual results may differ materially from those indicated by these forward-looking statements as a result of various important factors including, but not limited to, the effects of any attempts to intentionally disrupt our services or network by hackers or others, changes in Adobe Flash or other third-party technologies referenced above or to Akamai's streaming technologies such that they are no longer inter-operable, failure of our services to operate as expected, unexpected termination of Akamai's relationship with IFC.com, cancellation of the planned broadcast, a failure of Akamai's network infrastructure, and other factors that are discussed in Akamai's Annual Report on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, and other documents periodically filed with the SEC.
Contacts:
Jennifer Donovan
Media Relations
650-627-5395
jdonovan@akamai.com
Noelle Faris
Investor Relations
617-444-4676
nfaris@akamai.com
Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20100225/AKAMAILOGO
PRN Photo Desk, photodesk@prnewswire.com
Source: Akamai Technologies, Inc.
CONTACT: Jennifer Donovan, Media Relations, +1-650-627-5395,
jdonovan@akamai.com; or Noelle Faris, Investor Relations, +1-617-444-4676,
nfaris@akamai.com, both of Akamai Technologies, Inc.
Web Site: http://www.akamai.com/
Kids Get Fit While Having Fun at New Interactive, Virtual Entertainment Facility
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on March 5, 2010 at 9:07:01 AM
Kids Get Fit While Having Fun at New Interactive, Virtual Entertainment Facility
PEARLAND, Texas, March 5 -- The ongoing advancements in gaming technology have created a generation of kids more interested in the latest, greatest video games than traditional outdoor games such as freeze tag, hide-n-seek or hop scotch. To address this craze, The InZONE©, an interactive gaming venue, will open its doors Saturday, March 6, to serve Pearland and the greater Houston area. Equipped with the latest interactive games, this next-generation children's entertainment center integrates physical activity with virtual gaming, provides a safe environment for youth to play and engage in friendly competition as well as gives toddlers an outlet to interact with other children while parents relax.
"I created the concept of The InZONE as I began to understand what my own children were interested in and the fact that there were no existing facilities in the area to address the need," said Chris Cunningham, The InZONE founder. "At The InZONE, kids unknowingly get much needed exercise while having a great time."
The InZONE features games that require physical movement such as dance, bicycling and bowling; therefore, kids aren't merely sitting behind a television with a joystick. The venue also includes a host of other amenities and activities such as after school programs, birthday party planning, a cafe with healthy snacks, parents' nights out and day camps. So, parents can be confident that their children are being active in a safe, indoor environment that's chaperoned. For toddlers, The InZONE has a dedicated area where smaller kids can play with special equipment made just for them. While they're playing, parents can take advantage of services such as free Wi-Fi, the snack bar or even the games!
About The InZONE
The InZONE is an interactive entertainment center for children that features games that encourage physical activity and friendly competition. For more information, visit http://www.theinzoneonline.com.
Source: The InZONE
CONTACT: Chris Cunningham of The InZONE, +1-713-340-2872,
chris@theinzoneonline.com, or Michelle Kelley, +1-832-771-8353,
mk.kelneycomm@yahoo.com, of Kelney Communications for The InZONE
Web Site: http://www.theinzoneonline.com/
PEARLAND, Texas, March 5 -- The ongoing advancements in gaming technology have created a generation of kids more interested in the latest, greatest video games than traditional outdoor games such as freeze tag, hide-n-seek or hop scotch. To address this craze, The InZONE©, an interactive gaming venue, will open its doors Saturday, March 6, to serve Pearland and the greater Houston area. Equipped with the latest interactive games, this next-generation children's entertainment center integrates physical activity with virtual gaming, provides a safe environment for youth to play and engage in friendly competition as well as gives toddlers an outlet to interact with other children while parents relax.
"I created the concept of The InZONE as I began to understand what my own children were interested in and the fact that there were no existing facilities in the area to address the need," said Chris Cunningham, The InZONE founder. "At The InZONE, kids unknowingly get much needed exercise while having a great time."
The InZONE features games that require physical movement such as dance, bicycling and bowling; therefore, kids aren't merely sitting behind a television with a joystick. The venue also includes a host of other amenities and activities such as after school programs, birthday party planning, a cafe with healthy snacks, parents' nights out and day camps. So, parents can be confident that their children are being active in a safe, indoor environment that's chaperoned. For toddlers, The InZONE has a dedicated area where smaller kids can play with special equipment made just for them. While they're playing, parents can take advantage of services such as free Wi-Fi, the snack bar or even the games!
About The InZONE
The InZONE is an interactive entertainment center for children that features games that encourage physical activity and friendly competition. For more information, visit http://www.theinzoneonline.com.
Source: The InZONE
CONTACT: Chris Cunningham of The InZONE, +1-713-340-2872,
chris@theinzoneonline.com, or Michelle Kelley, +1-832-771-8353,
mk.kelneycomm@yahoo.com, of Kelney Communications for The InZONE
Web Site: http://www.theinzoneonline.com/
iPad Available in US on April 3
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on March 5, 2010 at 8:42:01 AM
iPad Available in US on April 3
Pre-Order on March 12
CUPERTINO, Calif., March 5 -- Apple® today announced that its magical and revolutionary iPad will be available in the US on Saturday, April 3, for Wi-Fi models and in late April for Wi-Fi + 3G models. In addition, all models of iPad will be available in Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Spain, Switzerland and the UK in late April.
Beginning a week from today, on March 12, US customers can pre-order both Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi + 3G models from Apple's online store (http://www.apple.com) or reserve a Wi-Fi model to pick up on Saturday, April 3, at an Apple retail store.
"iPad is something completely new," said Steve Jobs, Apple's CEO. "We're excited for customers to get their hands on this magical and revolutionary product and connect with their apps and content in a more intimate, intuitive and fun way than ever before."
Starting at just $499, iPad lets users browse the web, read and send email, enjoy and share photos, watch videos, listen to music, play games, read ebooks and much more. iPad is just 0.5 inches thick and weighs just 1.5 pounds--thinner and lighter than any laptop or netbook--and delivers battery life of up to 10 hours.*
iPad's revolutionary Multi-Touch(TM) interface makes surfing the web an entirely new experience, dramatically more interactive and intimate than on a computer. You can read and send email on iPad's large screen and almost full-size "soft" keyboard or import photos from a Mac®, PC or digital camera, see them organized as albums, and enjoy and share them using iPad's elegant slideshows. iPad makes it easy to watch movies, TV shows and YouTube, all in HD, or flip through the pages of an ebook you downloaded from Apple's new iBookstore while listening to your music collection.
The App Store on iPad lets you wirelessly browse, buy and download new apps from the world's largest app store. iPad includes 12 new innovative apps designed especially for iPad and will run almost all of the more than 150,000 apps on the App Store, including apps already purchased for your iPhone® or iPod touch®. Developers are already creating exciting new apps designed for iPad that take advantage of its Multi-Touch interface, large screen and high-quality graphics.
The new iBooks app for iPad includes Apple's new iBookstore, the best way to browse, buy and read books on a mobile product. The iBookstore will feature books from the New York Times Best Seller list from both major and independent publishers, including Hachette Book Group, HarperCollins Publishers, Macmillan Publishers, Penguin Group and Simon & Schuster.
The iTunes® Store gives iPad users access to the world's most popular online music, TV and movie store with a catalog of over 12 million songs, over 55,000 TV episodes and over 8,500 films including over 2,500 in stunning high definition. All the apps and content you download on iPad from the App Store, iTunes Store and iBookstore will be automatically synced to your iTunes library the next time you connect with your computer.
Pricing & Availability
iPad will be available in Wi-Fi models on April 3 in the US for a suggested retail price of $499 for 16GB, $599 for 32GB, $699 for 64GB. The Wi-Fi + 3G models will be available in late April for a suggested retail price of $629 for 16GB, $729 for 32GB and $829 for 64GB. iPad will be sold in the US through the Apple Store® (http://www.apple.com), Apple's retail stores and select Apple Authorized Resellers.
iPad will be available in both Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi + 3G models in late April in Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Spain, Switzerland and the UK. International pricing will be announced in April. iPad will ship in additional countries later this year.
The iBooks app for iPad including Apple's iBookstore will be available as a free download from the App Store in the US on April 3, with additional countries added later this year.
*Battery life depends on device settings, usage and other factors. Actual results vary.
Apple ignited the personal computer revolution in the 1970s with the Apple II and reinvented the personal computer in the 1980s with the Macintosh. Today, Apple continues to lead the industry in innovation with its award-winning computers, OS X operating system and iLife and professional applications. Apple is also spearheading the digital media revolution with its iPod portable music and video players and iTunes online store, and has entered the mobile phone market with its revolutionary iPhone.
© 2010 Apple Inc. All rights reserved. Apple, the Apple logo, Mac, Mac OS, Macintosh, Multi-Touch, iPhone, iPod touch, iTunes and Apple Store are trademarks of Apple. Other company and product names may be trademarks of their respective owners.
Source: Apple
CONTACT: Natalie Harrison, +1-408-862-0565, harri@apple.com, or Natalie
Kerris, +1-408-974-6877, nat@apple.com, both of Apple
Web Site: http://www.apple.com/
Pre-Order on March 12
CUPERTINO, Calif., March 5 -- Apple® today announced that its magical and revolutionary iPad will be available in the US on Saturday, April 3, for Wi-Fi models and in late April for Wi-Fi + 3G models. In addition, all models of iPad will be available in Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Spain, Switzerland and the UK in late April.
Beginning a week from today, on March 12, US customers can pre-order both Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi + 3G models from Apple's online store (http://www.apple.com) or reserve a Wi-Fi model to pick up on Saturday, April 3, at an Apple retail store.
"iPad is something completely new," said Steve Jobs, Apple's CEO. "We're excited for customers to get their hands on this magical and revolutionary product and connect with their apps and content in a more intimate, intuitive and fun way than ever before."
Starting at just $499, iPad lets users browse the web, read and send email, enjoy and share photos, watch videos, listen to music, play games, read ebooks and much more. iPad is just 0.5 inches thick and weighs just 1.5 pounds--thinner and lighter than any laptop or netbook--and delivers battery life of up to 10 hours.*
iPad's revolutionary Multi-Touch(TM) interface makes surfing the web an entirely new experience, dramatically more interactive and intimate than on a computer. You can read and send email on iPad's large screen and almost full-size "soft" keyboard or import photos from a Mac®, PC or digital camera, see them organized as albums, and enjoy and share them using iPad's elegant slideshows. iPad makes it easy to watch movies, TV shows and YouTube, all in HD, or flip through the pages of an ebook you downloaded from Apple's new iBookstore while listening to your music collection.
The App Store on iPad lets you wirelessly browse, buy and download new apps from the world's largest app store. iPad includes 12 new innovative apps designed especially for iPad and will run almost all of the more than 150,000 apps on the App Store, including apps already purchased for your iPhone® or iPod touch®. Developers are already creating exciting new apps designed for iPad that take advantage of its Multi-Touch interface, large screen and high-quality graphics.
The new iBooks app for iPad includes Apple's new iBookstore, the best way to browse, buy and read books on a mobile product. The iBookstore will feature books from the New York Times Best Seller list from both major and independent publishers, including Hachette Book Group, HarperCollins Publishers, Macmillan Publishers, Penguin Group and Simon & Schuster.
The iTunes® Store gives iPad users access to the world's most popular online music, TV and movie store with a catalog of over 12 million songs, over 55,000 TV episodes and over 8,500 films including over 2,500 in stunning high definition. All the apps and content you download on iPad from the App Store, iTunes Store and iBookstore will be automatically synced to your iTunes library the next time you connect with your computer.
Pricing & Availability
iPad will be available in Wi-Fi models on April 3 in the US for a suggested retail price of $499 for 16GB, $599 for 32GB, $699 for 64GB. The Wi-Fi + 3G models will be available in late April for a suggested retail price of $629 for 16GB, $729 for 32GB and $829 for 64GB. iPad will be sold in the US through the Apple Store® (http://www.apple.com), Apple's retail stores and select Apple Authorized Resellers.
iPad will be available in both Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi + 3G models in late April in Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Spain, Switzerland and the UK. International pricing will be announced in April. iPad will ship in additional countries later this year.
The iBooks app for iPad including Apple's iBookstore will be available as a free download from the App Store in the US on April 3, with additional countries added later this year.
*Battery life depends on device settings, usage and other factors. Actual results vary.
Apple ignited the personal computer revolution in the 1970s with the Apple II and reinvented the personal computer in the 1980s with the Macintosh. Today, Apple continues to lead the industry in innovation with its award-winning computers, OS X operating system and iLife and professional applications. Apple is also spearheading the digital media revolution with its iPod portable music and video players and iTunes online store, and has entered the mobile phone market with its revolutionary iPhone.
© 2010 Apple Inc. All rights reserved. Apple, the Apple logo, Mac, Mac OS, Macintosh, Multi-Touch, iPhone, iPod touch, iTunes and Apple Store are trademarks of Apple. Other company and product names may be trademarks of their respective owners.
Source: Apple
CONTACT: Natalie Harrison, +1-408-862-0565, harri@apple.com, or Natalie
Kerris, +1-408-974-6877, nat@apple.com, both of Apple
Web Site: http://www.apple.com/