10 Safety Tips on Twitter Tweet

Along success surge of popularity, Twitter becomes practical to make an easy target for cyber criminals. Especially if you look at the system that brought in the micro-blogging site is very open, very easy the hacker to break into.

Thus it seems necessary for the users of Twitter to fortify themselves. This is to ensure that the security of ourselves when it was busy singing terkamin in this blue bird site. Here are 10 tips to play safe by Ema Linaker Twitter, AVG Global Head of Online Engagement:

1. Limit your talk
Use Twitter to easily allow users to easily perform common Tweet about their location and activities. However, users are often unaware that their account is a public account (not protected or restricted), then everyone could see that they Tweet.

The comments provided in response to light from Tweet the long run could be used to determine the daily schedule of activities and plans for that user. Criminals can use this to make that user the next victim.

2. Be careful Link Opens
Be careful opening the link or links you get. Many people who use a URL shortening service on Twitter, so it is often difficult to actually find the sites you visit.

Web security products do allow you to check these links. However, the most important thing is to keep in mind that if there is any doubt about the links you get, you should not be opened!

3. Beware!
Beware of suspicious activities on the timeline or your inbox. When you start getting suspicious messages or friends you start a Tweet or send messages of smell spam, you should confirm in advance whether your partner's account had been targeted by hackers or perengkah.

4. Think Before Posting
Tweet you can read by all people around the world. Even when removed, Tweet you can still be seen by using the search engine. Think carefully what you write, because the consequences of your writing will probably further than you expected. Using hashtag will also facilitate the search for your Tweet.

5. Do not Hurry Believe
You never know who you are in a twitter follower. Do not easily believe in and make friends with people who may have bad intentions.

6. Check carefully Third Party Applications
There are hundreds of applications that you can use in Twitter. Before you use these applications, make sure that their security. Look for a lot of applications are discussed in the trusted sites. Remember that these applications often require your username and password.

7. Password Information
Use a different password for each account on your social networking. If you want more secure, create different e-mail to the accounts of your social network. That way, when you close your social networking account, you can easily delete the e-mail account.

8. When Log in
Check your browser settings you use. Make sure that your information is not recorded when you use the computer together.

9. Beware of Phishing Attacks
Beware of attempts to obtain your personal information through a Tweet or Direct Message (DM) is deceiving.

10. When Using Cell Phones
Be careful with your cell phone and anyone who can use them. If you have a Twitter application, make sure you always log out after you use it.

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11 The weakness that often is not realized Network Admin Tweet

The threat of breaking into the network system not only coming from the hackers, people in the company's own staff alias could do it. Of course this requires an alertness of an admin to maintain the company's network security system in order not be penetrated. Here are 11 things that the writer can become a special concern for the reliability of the system admin for a network security company where you work to stay awake:

1. Gullible and too trusting to the user / user you are, especially the female staff or friends who ask for help.
2. Building and the access door entrance / exit that is not safe.
3. Documents and computer disks or peripherals that have not been destroyed or not destroyed at the time was thrown into the trash can be read by others.
4. A weak password or even the network does not use a password system altogether.
5. Defense network that is less strong because there is probably no firewall and so forth.
6. Access controls are weak, missing files and some that should not be given access to users who do not need.
7. The system does not do patches.
8. Authentication and disclosure of information a web application is not done haphazardly.
9. Wireless system running with the default settings and without WEP, WPA or WPA2, is very risky and easy to dijebol.
10. To enable SNMP host tissue in a state of default or just use guest mode to the community so it is easy to dijebol.
11. Using a firewall, router, remote access and dial-up equipment in a state of default or password guest or using passwords that are too easy, because this entrance into the system hackers.
    

Below is some port that is very often performed penetration (hacking) by mischievous hackers and staff to try hacking into a network security system:

• TCP port 20 and 21 FTP (File Transfer Protocol)
• TCP port 23 Telnet (Terminal Emulation)
• TCP port 25 SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol)
• TCP and UDP port 53 DNS (Domain Name System)
• TCP port 80 and 443 HTTP and HTTPS (Hypertext Transfer Protocol)
• TCP port 110 POP3 (Post Office Protocol version 3)
• TCP and UDP port 135 RPC
• TCP and UDP ports 137-139 NetBIOS over TCP / IP
• TCP and UDP port 161 SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol)
  

Similarly, I hope some of this information can be used as reference for the network admin for more care in securing their computer systems and networks.

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Online predators and tips to prevent it Tweet

Online predator is someone who acts friendly and tried to become a friend of Internet users and young children. But nature keeps ramahnya dangerous missions, namely in order to satisfy their sexual desires. The perpetrators of this crime are usually operated in chat rooms or social networking site Facebook and MySpace kinds. Mode they use are usually the first time is to win the trust of potential victims.

Everything they do, ranging from lying about their origins until well behaved. For example, the offender was aged 30 years, but when he met in a chat room as a teenager confessed 17-year-old teenager. Lie was even reinforced by images in his account that displayed photos of a handsome teenager 17 years.

Well, this is what sometimes less aware of potential victims. They've been complacent with the first false figures the predator is described by the figure of a handsome and cool, like the dreams of the adolescent female.

Watch out, though, when the victim had consumed the gentle persuasion of predators, then the next step is he will be wooed to satisfy the sexual desires abuser. Starting asked to send indecent photograph or pose via webcam to be invited to a coffee ground to have intercourse.

Yes, that's dirty tactics of the predator. With the advantage of a victim, he can cause a variety of things tragic. For that needed the attention of parents responding to this. Here are tips for parents in protecting your baby from online predators who quoted from the Internet Safety, Thursday (04/01/2010):

1. Talk with your child about online predators is twisted. Give children the sense of threat that ditebarnya. Because we can, your child is being or had been the target of the predator.
2. Provide your child how to deal with persuasion from online predators. Affirm the child to not be afraid to kick the alias blocks internet users who make them uncomfortable. Third. Put the computer in a crowded location of people passing by the house, not in a quiet place. Create conditions so that home users can monitor online activities of children.
3. Avoid chat rooms. Not every scene contains a conversation in a chat room are not good things. But for children it seems less suitable. If you still want to allow children to join a chat room, make sure that the virtual world interaction forum that followed the baby has been moderated.
4. Be careful with the information on Facebook and MySpace accounts. Ensure that the profile page or social networking sites your child in a high security system control. Better not post the info myself with too much detail on that account. Therefore, that personal data can be accessed by anyone and can also be used for things not good.

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Simple Tips To More Environmentally Friendly Computers Tweet

Computers have become part of our lives. We use it to work, to communicate, to get entertainment. It is difficult to imagine life without computers. At the same time, consumers are now increasingly aware of the environment and trying to find a balance between being 'green' or environmentally friendly and use energy consuming devices, which have become part of everyday life.

Arrival of Earth Day, is a good time to consider how you can make changes to our planet and save some money in the process. Here are some simple tips from Lenovo to make your computing experience more environmentally friendly.

Ready, Set, Save!

Adjust your computer settings to switch to 'sleep' after 10 minutes of inactivity. The computer will re-awakened when you touch a keyboard or mouse. You can use the power management of Windows (Control Panel -> Power Options), or using other resources owned by the choice of your PC. For example, if you are using a Lenovo ThinkPad, use the Power Manager or the Battery Maximiser Wizard to set the settings and reduce power consumption.

Let the PC in mode 'suspend' or turn off.

Suspend mode (or sleep) as well as efficient by turning off the computer all night. It only took two to five seconds for your noteboook active again from that mode. By reducing energy usage throughout the year only amounted to 100 kilowatt hour (kWh), you can help reduce harmful emissions of about 40 kilograms per year.

Going to leave the computer for a cup of coffee? Turn off your monitor! If you're not going to use your PC more than two hours, turn off your CPU and monitor at once. Sized 17-inch PC monitor typically consume 100 to 150 watts of power. Although there was surge of energy when the computer is switched on, the amount of energy is still smaller than the energy used when the computer goes on in a long time.

If you are using Lenovo products, you can find out how much energy you save with Lenovo desktops, notebooks and monitors based on specific usage model for various configurations on http://lenovoweb.com/energycalculator.


Lower your electric bill with LCD monitor

LCD monitors use an average energy of 50% to 70% lower in active mode than CRT (Cathode Ray Tube) conventional. With the use of over eight hours a day, saving energy by selecting the same size LCD than a CRT can generally save more than 100 kWh / year.

Lenovo ThinkVision monitors also contain more than 25% of plastic used in consumer recycled plastic mechanical components. Monitor ThinkVision L2251x Wide use of consumer plastic recycled by 65% with the addition of 20% content recycled former industry without new plastic on casisnya.

Make each day as a day of environmentally friendly!

Do not rush to buy the prettiest or the fastest computer! When buying a PC, consider Energy Star rating to identify energy-saving devices. Energy Star power down the computer into sleep mode consuming only 15 watts or less power. This means that the electrical power consumption of about 70% lower than computers without power management features. Desktops, laptops and monitors that meet the 23 requirements of environmental performance criteria can be registered on the EPEAT by the manufacturer in 40 countries around the world.

Do not know where to start looking? Lenovo offers a full range of A and M Series ThinkCentre desktop and ThinkPad notebook series Edge, R, SL, T and W that supports the Energy Star.

Recycle, recycle, recycle!

Once you decide to become fully environmentally friendly, do continue to recycle your old computers and peripherals! With recycling, hazardous metal is extracted and plastic pieces removed and reused to make new products.

Also do not limit your environmentally friendly lifestyle is only on a PC - use recycled paper, put energy saving light bulbs, and reduce printing documents. This is a simple way, but effective way to ensure you enjoy an environment-friendly computing environment.

Happy Earth Day 2010!

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New Intel® Atom™ Processor-Based Platform Using Significantly Lower Power Readies Intel for Smartphone, Tablet Push Tweet

NEWS HIGHLIGHTS:

* Based on Intel's leading silicon technology and manufacturing capabilities, chips deliver >50x platform idle power reduction while increasing performance and reducing size1.
* Platform brings unlimited "PC-like" experience with fast Internet, multi-tasking, full 1080p video, 3-D graphics, multi-point videoconferencing and voice in pocketable designs.
* New Intel® Atom™ processor Z6xx based on Intel's new 45nm2 low-power process, packs 140 million transistors into the SoC. The platform also includes a Controller Hub (MP20) and a dedicated Mixed Signal IC.
* Highly integrated platform capable of scaling a range of operating systems and market segments including high-end smartphones, tablets and handheld devices.

SANTA CLARA, Calif. – Benefitting from the company's power-saving architecture, transistor and circuit design expertise, plus unique manufacturing process techniques, Intel Corporation unveiled its newest Intel® Atom™ processor-based platform (formerly "Moorestown", PDF 202KB).

The technology package provides significantly lower power consumption1 and prepares the company to target a range of computing devices, including high-end smartphones, tablets and other mobile handheld products. The chips bring Intel's classic product strengths – outstanding performance to run a comprehensive and growing number of rich media and Internet applications, a choice of software, and the ability to easily multitask – across a number of applications, including HD video and multi-point videoconferencing.

"Intel has delivered its first product that is opening the door for Intel architecture [IA] in the smartphone market segment," said Anand Chandrasekher, Intel senior vice president and general manager of the Ultra Mobility Group. "Through "Moorestown," Intel is scaling the benefits of IA while significantly reducing the power, cost and footprint to better address handheld market segments. As a result of our efforts, the Intel Atom processor is pushing the boundaries of higher performance at significantly lower power to show what's possible as handheld devices become small, powerful mobile computers."

Architected for Low Power and Industry Leading Performance
The platform includes the Intel® Atom™ processor Z6xx Series Family (formerly "Lincroft" system-on-chip [SoC]), the Intel Platform Controller Hub MP20 (formerly "Langwell") and a dedicated Mixed Signal IC (MSIC), formerly "Briertown."

The platform has been repartitioned to include the Intel Atom processor Z6xx, which combines the 45nm Intel Atom processor core with 3-D graphics, video encode and decode, as well as memory and display controllers into a single SoC design. It also includes the MP20 Platform Controller Hub which supports a range of system-level functions and I/O blocks. Additionally, a dedicated MSIC integrates power delivery and battery charging, and consolidates a range of analog and digital components.

Collectively these new chips deliver significantly lower power including >50x reduction in idle power, >20x reduction in audio power, and 2-3x reductions across browsing and video scenarios – all at the platform level when compared to Intel's previous-generation product1. These power savings translate into >10 days of standby, up to 2 days of audio playback and 4-5 hours of browsing and video battery life3. When combined with 1.5-3x higher compute performance, 2-4x richer graphics, >4x higher JavaScript performance, and support for full HD 1080p high-profile video decoding and 720p HD video recording, these low-power innovations bring a rich, PC-like visual experience to powerful handheld computers4.

Building on the C6 state in the original Intel Atom processor design, the SoC incorporates new ultra-low-power states (S0i1 and S0i3), which take the SoC to 100 micro-watts5. At the platform level, Intel implemented a new, fine grain OS power management approach that manages the idle and active power states across all aspects of the system based on usage scenarios. This software-managed technique applies aggressive power and clock gating across the SoC's power islands and system voltage rails. Additionally, Intel used a new high-K 45nm2 LP SoC process to support a multiple transistor design with a range of high-voltage I/Os.

These power management capabilities, when combined with Intel® Burst Performance Technology for high-performance on demand, and Intel's Bus Turbo Mode for high-bandwidth on demand, help to deliver industry leading performance and power efficiency across a range of handheld devices.

"After we delivered the first-generation Intel Atom processor with 10x thermal power reduction, we challenged ourselves to achieve 50x power reduction at the platform level," said Belli Kuttanna, chief Intel Atom processor architect. "We are delighted to have exceeded this goal while increasing performance and are proud of the architects and designers who consistently reinvent the possibilities of Intel Architecture."

Availability
The Intel® Atom™ processor Z6xx Series Family, Intel Platform Controller Hub MP20 and the dedicated Mixed Signal IC are available today.

The new platform supports a range of scalable frequencies, up to 1.5 GHz for high-end smartphones and up to 1.9 GHz for tablets and other handheld designs. The chips also bring support for Wi-Fi, 3G/HSPA, and WiMAX, as well as a range of operation systems, including Android*, MeeGo* and Moblin™. Intel is bringing together a breadth of applications and ecosystem support across these platforms to enable a software- and Internet-compatible user experience for developers and consumers. For more information, visit www.intel.com/pressroom/kits/atom/z6xx/index.htm.

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CardStar Brings Mobile Loyalty to BlackBerry and Android Users Tweet

With more than 1.2 million downloads of its iPhone application, CardStar sets its sights on new smartphone platforms.
NEWS FACTS
• In response to consumer demand for CardStar’s iPhone application on additional smartphones, today CardStar unveiled BlackBerry and Android versions of its popular mobile loyalty card app.
• The free application makes it easy for users to consolidate all of their scannable reward and membership cards in a single place for quick retrieval, while also offering merchants of all sizes a simple way to share coupons, deals and communications with customers.
• Since launching in mid‐2009, CardStar’s iPhone application has become the most widely used mobile loyalty application in the world:
o More than 1.2 million downloads
o More than 5 million app sessions
o Actively used in all 50 U.S. states and in 156 countries worldwide
• CardStar will continue to increase the functionality of its iPhone, BlackBerry and Android applications, adding new features that bolster CardStar’s user and merchant experience.
LINKS:
Please use this link to access CardStar
CardStar Twitter feed
CardStar BlackBerry application screenshots
CardStar Android application screenshots
Please contact Kayla Kooyman to arrange an interview.

ABOUT CARDSTAR
CardStar Inc. is a privately held software company developing mobile applications that perpetuate the use of loyalty cards and mobile coupons. The CardStar application consolidates membership and rewards cards on smartphones – letting consumers access scannable cards from within a single app and enabling merchants to tailor mobile deals and information to their customers. The company was founded in 2008 and is located in Canton, Conn. For more information, visit www.mycardstar.com.

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GameCenter Tweet

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Browse & Search 7,000 Games

GameCenter makes it easy to browse and search games on your Android device. Info is updated daily so you'll always be on top of your game.

* Search games quickly with keyword suggestions
* Customize your browse settings
* Find all the info you'll ever need for a game:

* Release date
* Publisher
* Platform availability
* ESRB rating
* Game specs
* Game description

* Image gallery
* Game trailers
* User reviews
* Critic reviews
* Cheats, codes, unlockables
* Gameplay controls

News, Videos & Screenshots

Get breaking news and previews for console and PC games, plus gameplay videos, trailers and screenshots.

* Read up to the minute console and PC news
* View the latest videos and screenshots
* Share news with Facebook and Twitter friends
* Customize news by platform preference

GameFly members - you can also use the mobile site within the app to manage your GameQ and rental account on your Android device!

* Add games to your GameQ
* Manage your GameQ on the go
* Update your GameFly account
* Check your GameFly Rewards
* Non-members can sign-up for GameFly

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HTC EVO 4G from Sprint Tweet

HTC EVO 4G offers one of the most robust multimedia experience on a wireless phone today. It features the Android Platform with HTC Sense™, a 4.3-inch display, 8.0 MP camera HD video capture, HDMI output, Mobile Hotspot capability.

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Debut Of microsoft Of communicator Of mobile for Nokia Tweet

The companies Of microsoft and Nokia today represented new application for the mobile devices Of nokia - Microsoft Of communicator Of mobile, by the being appeared creation of the alliance of these two companies. Data ON is the communication line application, which makes possible for people to see on-line status of their associates, making it possible to select the best method of the connection by it: beginning from exchange systems of instantaneous communications and with electronic mail, and concluding by usual text messages and vocal bells.

This application is at present accessible in the English for the models Of nokia Of e72 and Nokia Of e52, which can be loaded from the firm store of the applications Of nokia Of ovi Of store. Subsequently the company is intended to [predustanavlivat] Microsoft Of communicator Of mobile to its future devices, including recently announced model E5.

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Plantronics Of explorer 395: simple in control of Bluetooth- set Tweet

The company Of plantronics declared about the release of new the Bluetooth- sets of the rule Of explorer. Explorer 395 - stylish and simple in control model. This inexpensive of set will approach that, who only begins acquaintance with the Bluetooth- sets and he does not need additional functionality, which equipped [bole]e expensive models.

All necessary adjustments, such as adoption/the completion of call, volume control and turning off of microphone, conveniently are achieved with the aid of the separate buttons, intuitively located on the housing sets. The interesting special feature of data sets, that distinguishes it from the previous models - start and disconnection sets occurs with the aid of the switch of on/off, instead of the usual button, which even more greatly simplifies its use.

The technology Of quickPair makes the process of the first joining sets simple - to user sufficient simply to include the search for Bluetooth- device on the cell phone and connection sets it will occur automatically. Set it is equipped with the built-in DSP- processor, which accomplishes processing the outgoing signal, cleaning ambient noises from sound, by echo and the interferences, created by wind. DSP also processes the entering signal, making the voice of collocutor clear and natural.

Model is executed in the classical design, weight sets is 11 grams. Explorer 395 works to 5 hours in the regime of conversation and to 7 days in the standby mode. Novelty will appear in Russia already in May 2010.

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Samsung officially presented its telephone with 3d display - AMOLED 3d (SCH-W960) Tweet

The South Korean company Of samsung Of electronics officially represented in itself on the native land the new model of the cell phone AMOLED 3d (SCH-W960), distinctive special feature of which is the presence of sensory AMOLED of the display of the capable of reflecting volumetric images without the presence of special glasses.

For including the regime of mapping 3d images from the side the telephone is a separate key. But because of the presence of acceleration pickup in the apparatus is present control function of telephone with the aid of the gestures, when, for example, the sound of the entering bell can be opened, after overturning telephone downward by display. Furthermore, this telephone has support to multi-problem capacity and standard firm interface Of touch Of wiz 2.0.



Telephone will be accessible for the local operators of mobile connection - SKT, KT and LGT.

Brief technical characteristics Of samsung AMOLED 3d (SCH-W960):

* Support of the standards of the connection: WCDMA/HSUPA; GSM of 900/1800/1900 MHz
* Sizes: 113,9[kh]53,9[kh]13,9 mm
* Weight: 119 deg.
* Display: 3,2- one inch sensory, by the permission of 240[kh]400 of points, 3d AMOLED, which reflects are more than 16 mln. colors
* Camera: 3,2 [MP] CMOS - complementary metal oxide semiconductor (CMOS) with [avofokusom]
* Built-in TV- receiver of standard DMB
* Presence of slot under microSD of the map of the memory
* Communications: Bluetooth of v2.1+EDR, USB
* Other applications: Electronic dictionary, calendar, the converter of values, note, calculator, alarm clock, universal time, stopwatch, the maps of the metro

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Renovation ON Sony Of ericsson Of xperia Of x10 - in the fourth quarter of 2010 Tweet

Sony Of ericsson declared, that the renovation of software of [smartfona] Of sony Of ericsson Of xperia Of x10 will occur in the fourth quarter of 2010. In the family of the telephones Of xperia Of x10 (Xperia Of x10, Xperia Of x10 of mini and Xperia Of x10 of mini of pro) is for the first time represented the user interface UXP (UX platform), which is the superstructure of the platform Of android. Some examples of the fact that will be included in the program of renovation UXP for Xperia Of x10, planned to the 4th quarter of 2010:

* Renovation to the version Of android OS 2.1
* Record by HD- video just as into Sony Of ericsson Of vivaz
* Wireless domestic connection through DLNA
* Improvements of the applications Of timescape and Mediascape

Produce renovation users can with the aid of the [apdeyt]- service on www.sonyericsson.com. Sony Of ericsson so confirmed that the renovation to the version Of android of 2.1 models Of xperia Of x10 of mini and Xperia Of x10 of mini of pro will be carried out during the 4th quarter of 2010.

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New compact platform on the basis Of intel Of atom for [smartfonov] and plane-table PK Tweet

The company Of intel presented new platform on the base of the processors Of intel Of atom, previously known as Moorestown. New platform unites the processor Of intel Of atom of a series Of z6xx (“the system-on- chip” Of lincroft), the controller of [vooda]- conclusion MP20 (Langwell) and the microcircuit Of mixed Of signal IC (MSIC), which answers for control of the energy consumption and of the charge of storage battery.

In the processor of [obediny] the computational nucleus, produced in accordance with the standards 45- nm of technological process, and also video controller with the support 3d- graphs and the decoding of video and the controller of memory. According to Intel, the energy consumption of platform in the standby mode is more than 50 times lower, in the regime of sound reproduction - it is more than 20 times and in the regime of the survey of Web pages and survey of video- 2-3 times lower in comparison with the platform Of intel of the previous generation. This means that the time of the work from 1500- May of storage battery will comprise more than 10 days in the standby mode, to 2 days in the regime of the reproduction of music and 4-5 hours in the regime the Web -[serfinga] and the survey of video. In this case the platform proposes 1,5-3 times higher productivity with the work with the applications, 2-4 times - with the work with the drawing and in more than 4 times - from JavaScript, support to [videosemki] in the size HD 720p and the reproductions of video Of full HD 1080p.

Platform supports wide frequency band - to 1,5 GHz for [smartfonov] and to 1,9 GHz for the plane-tables and other mobile computers. Furthermore, platform supports such technologies as Wi-Fi, 3G/HSPA and WiMAX, and also different operating systems, including Android, Meego and Moblin. The processors Of intel Of atom of a series Of z6xx, the chips Of platform Of controller Of hub MP20 and Mixed Of signal IC can be acquired even now.

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Acer declared new retail prices of its [smartfony] Tweet

The company Of acer declared about the new level of the proposed retail prices of its [smartfony] Of acer of neoTouch Of s200, beTouch Of e200 and beTouch Of e101.

The new proposed price of Acer of neoTouch Of s200, which is the flag officer of the rule of high(ly)-functional [smartfonov] Of acer on the base OS Windows Of mobile 6.5, will be 17 990 rubles.

The new proposed price of Acer of beTouch Of e200 - [smartfon] “slider” on the base OS Windows Of mobile 6.5, will be 12 990 rubles.

The new proposed price of multifunctional budgetary [smartfon] on the base OS Windows Of mobile of 6.5 Acer of beTouch Of e101 will be 8 490 rubles.

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SanDisk begins deliveries USB of [flesh]- accumulator for Xbox360 Tweet

The company Of sanDisk Of corporation declared about the beginning of deliveries USB of the [flesh]- accumulator Of xbox 360 USB Of flash Of drive for the play prefix Of microsoft Of xbox 360. new accumulator, from the words of producer, it considerably facilitates work with the personal play profiles, preserved by games, play maps, and also the load of [arkadnykh] games and [bonusnogo] [kontenta] is allowed for the amateurs of games rapidly and convenient to transfer entire this information to another play console Of xbox 360.

As notes SanDisk, its accumulator Of xbox 360 USB Of flash Of drive ensures maximum convenience with the use of a play console Of xbox 360. preliminarily [skonfigurirovannoe] device immediately preparedly to the work it excludes the need for formatting accumulator or load of original software for the console Of xbox 360. for the amateurs of the computer games, which would want rather to be included in game, and also for the already existing users, that desire to prolong pleasure from the play process, with the purchase of accumulator becomes accessibly gold membership in the service Of xbox LIVE Of gold period for one month.

Device is represented in modifications with a capacity of 8 Gb and 16 Gb, with the recommended retail price, correspondingly, $34,99 and $69,99. In Russia the novelty will appear in July on retail price 1290 and 2190 rubles for 8 and 16[Gb] respectively.

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LG KF301: simple stylish [raskladushka] Tweet

The company lg Of electronics presented on the Russian market the new telephone lg KF301. Telephone KF301 - this is a new variation in the popular model KF300. As in predecessor, KF301 have relatively larger internal screen into 2 inches and large buttons, by which so it is convenient to set up SMS and numbers of telephones.

KF301 distinguish compact sizes - 95x49x16,6 mm. the external display, which reflects bells, communications and time, it is hidden after the light-reflecting panel. The keys for rapid access, located on the control panel, ensure access to the most claimed functions.




In the telephone the set of the necessary functions is assembled: the built-in camera - 1,3-[Mp] with the possibility of the record video, the audio -[pleer] with the possibility of the reproduction of all contemporary sizes - MP3, AAC, AAC+, AAC++, WMA, Fm- radio, Bluetooth 2.0 dictophone. All this supplements the connection of telephone to the computer through USB. Telephone with the internal storage 30 mb. supports the change maps of the memory of the size of microSD to 4 Gb.

Furthermore, in the telephone are accessible the services Of [yandeksa]: Search, weather, the news, dictionaries, tv program, and also the application: [Ya].[Onlayn], [Yandeks].[Karty] and [Yandeks].[Metro], which make it possible to operationally obtain necessary information. Price KF301 - 4 500 rubles.

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Intel’s New Atom Processor For Smartphones Based On Linux OS Including MeeGo And Android Tweet

“Intel has delivered its first product that is opening the door for Intel Architecture in the smartphone market segment,” said Anand Chandrasekher, Intel senior vice president and general manager of the Ultra Mobility Group. “Through “Moorestown,” Intel is scaling the benefits of IA while significantly reducing the power, cost and footprint to better address handheld market segments. As a result of our efforts, the Intel Atom processor is pushing the boundaries of higher performance at significantly lower power to show what’s possible as handheld devices become small, powerful mobile computers.”
Architected for Low Power and Industry Leading Performance

The platform includes the Intel® Atom™ Processor Z6xx Series Family (formerly “Lincroft” system-on-chip [SoC]), the Intel Platform Controller Hub MP20 (formerly “Langwell”) and a dedicated Mixed Signal IC (MSIC), formerly “Briertown.”

The platform include the Intel Atom Processor Z6xx, which combines the 45nm Intel Atom processor core with 3-D graphics, video encode and decode, as well as memory and display controllers into a single SoC design. It also includes the MP20 Platform Controller Hub which supports a range of system-level functions and I/O blocks. Additionally, a dedicated MSIC integrates power delivery and battery charging, and consolidates a range of analog and digital components.

These new chips deliver significantly lower power including >50x reduction in idle power, >20x reduction in audio power, and 2-3x reductions across browsing and video . These power savings translate into >10 days of standby, up to 2 days of audio playback and 4-5 hours of browsing and video battery life3. When combined with 1.5-3x higher computer performance, 2-4x richer graphics, >4x higher JavaScript performance, and support for full HD 1080p high-profile video decoding and 720p HD video recording.

These power management capabilities, when combined with Intel® Burst Performance Technology for high-performance on demand, and Intel’s Bus Turbo Mode for high-bandwidth on demand, help to deliver industry leading performance and power efficiency across a range of handheld devices.

“After we delivered the first-generation Intel Atom processor with 10x thermal power reduction, we challenged ourselves to achieve 50x power reduction at the platform level,” said Belli Kuttanna, chief Intel Atom Processor architect. “We are delighted to have exceeded this goal while increasing performance and are proud of the architects and designers who consistently reinvent the possibilities of Intel Architecture.”

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Ovi Contacts Tweet

See where your friends are and what they are doing. Get in touch.

With Ovi Contacts, you can let your friends know what you are doing and where you are. You can also check your friends' status messages to see what your friends are up to. Ovi Contacts is all about keeping in touch with people who matter.

If you have used Nokia Chat you will find Ovi Contacts mobile application familiar. Key features: (note: supported features depend on the platform)

* Presence: Let your friends know if you are available, busy or on the phone. Check your friends' availability.
* Enhanced presence: You can share - or hide - your favorite places with your friends. You can also let your friends know what you are listening to.
* Chat: Get in touch with your friends with chat. Convey your messages with emotions and share your location on the map via chat.

We will continue developing Ovi Contacts and will bring more features for you to enjoy. Stay tuned!
Compatibility and system requirements

Versions available for download for S60 5th edition, 3rd Edition (all Feature Packs), Series 40, and Maemo.

Latest Ovi Contacts (version 1.5) compatible with: Nokia 6710 Navigator, Nokia E52, Nokia E55, Nokia E72, Nokia N86 8MP (SW 20.011 and newer), Nokia 6730 Classic, Nokia 5800 Xpress Music (SW 30.0.011 and newer), Nokia X6, Nokia 5530 Xpress Music, Nokia 5230, Nokia N97, Nokia N97 mini

Previous Ovi Contacts versions certified devices include: Nokia 5630 XpressMusic, Nokia 5730 XpressMusic, Nokia 6720 classic, Nokia E90, Nokia N73 (3.0638 and newer), Nokia E65, Nokia N95, Nokia N95 8GB, Nokia 6110 Navigator, Nokia E51, Nokia N82, Nokia E71, Nokia E66, Nokia E63, Nokia 5130 XpressMusic (06.65 and newer), Nokia 7510 Supernova (6.55 and newer), Nokia 6700 classic (7.60 and newer), Nokia 6730, Nokia 6790, Nokia N800 Internet Tablet, Nokia N810 Internet Tablet, Nokia N810 WiMax Edition. For these devices, a localized client is either pre-installed in the device or available via mobile download.

Previous Ovi Contacts versions have also been tested to work on the following devices: Nokia N97, Nokia 5800 XpressMusic, Nokia E61i, Nokia E62, Nokia N93, Nokia N93i, Nokia N80, Nokia N77, Nokia N75, Nokia 6290, Nokia N76, Nokia 5700 XpressMusic, Nokia 6120 classic, Nokia E90, Nokia N81, Nokia N81 8GB, Nokia 6121 classic, Nokia 6121 classic, Nokia 6124 classic, Nokia E75, Nokia N78, Nokia 6220 classic, Nokia 5320, Nokia 6210 Navigator, Nokia N96, Nokia N85, Nokia N79, Nokia 6650, Nokia 7500 Prism, Nokia 3120 classic, Nokia 5610 XpressMusic, Nokia 5300 XpressMusic, Nokia 6600 Fold, Nokia 8600 Luna, Nokia 3500 classic, Nokia 5310 XpressMusic.

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Droid Incredible Disassembly by TechRestore Tweet

These aren't the Droids you're looking for - wait, this IS the Droid you're looking for: The HTC Droid Incredible, doing a stop-motion strip-tease that would make C3P0 blush! Unboxed, taken apart and put back together in less than 3 minutes

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Motorola Backflip demo Tweet

Mobile Choice gets an exclusive demo of the Motorola BACKFLIP, the manufacturer's latest Android phone complete with any angle display.

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Steve Jobs BEST Keynote! (Neil Curtis SARCASTIC Edit) Tweet

This April Steve Jobs held his probably BEST Keynote speech ever: self confident, well prepared and full of important information (for example about him and Walt Mossberg) this keynote-gem is hard to top!

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Unboxing Microsoft's Kin Two social network-savvy phone Tweet

Verizon's Microsoft Kin Two not-so-smartphone has just been announced for its May 6 launch, and we've already gone hands-on with our own Kin Two. The Kin Two isn't a smartphone, but it features many of the things we've come to expect from a smartphone - a 3.4-inch capacitive touchscreen, 8-megapixel camera, 3G data, WiFi, GPS, Bluetooth 2.1. It supports full HTML web browsing, full email, social network integration, and has a Zune media player.

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Nokia C6 hands-on video Tweet

Nokia C6 hands-on video

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Nokia 6700 slide review: Braving the odds Tweet

Gsmarena have posted a review of the Nokia 6700 slide. Here are the phone's key features, main disadvantages and their final impression.

Key features:
* Quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE support
* Tri-band 3G with 10Mbps HSDPA and 2Mbps HSUPA
* Solid metal casing
* 2.2" 16M-color QVGA display with excellent sunlight legibility
* 5 megapixel autofocus camera with Carl-Zeiss lens, dual LED flash
* VGA video recording at 15fps
* Symbian OS, S60 3.2 user interface
* Built-in accelerometer sensor
* Stereo FM radio with RDS, Visual radio
* Bluetooth (with A2DP)
* Standard microUSB port (charging)
* microSD card slot (16 GB supported, 2GB included)
* Rich preinstalled application package
* 2.5mm audio jack
* Great audio quality

Main disadvantages:
* No WLAN
* No GPS receiver
* Small display
* No preinstalled document viewer
* 2.5mm audio jack limits third-party headphones choice
* Memory card slot under the back cover

The Nokia 6700 slide is for those users who are considering a smartphone for the first time. If you need a phone that does browsing, email, social networking and media within budget, this might be the thing for you. But if you just can't be bothered and simply want your phone pink, or blue, or lime, the 6700 slide is still at your service.

Another point in favor of the Nokia 6700 slide is that there aren't exactly plenty of alternatives for what it offers. A few years back, the 6700 slide would've run head on against the likes of Samsung U900 Soul. Today, Samsung are too caught in touchscreen to care. All they have that comes close to the Nokia 6700 slide is the S5550 Shark. It sure has an AMOLED screen (of the same size and resolution) but in the end it's a plasticky dumbphone.

The Samsung S6700, for instance, has the advantage of a larger screen, but it lacks the smartphone capabilities, too. And the 3 megapixel camera sure tips the scales in favor of the 6700 slide.

The Sony Ericsson C903 is another relic of the olden days. It has a Cyber-shot camera to rival the Carl-Zeiss certified optics of the Nokia 6700 slide. For a more up-to-date opposition, there's the Sony Ericsson Hazel. It's armed to the teeth with WLAN, sat-nav and a bigger screen but we guess it will be way more expensive.

We can't help but note that in-house competition looks more threatening really. The Nokia 6700 classic is well in the picture, never mind its age. We actually feel it has the upper hand and if smartphone isn't a must, the value for money is great.

If you are willing to compromise a little, you should definitely check out the Nokia C5. It might have shed some of the metal off to bring the price down, but adds GPS with free lifetime voice navigation. In the end, you get a reasonably good-looking handset with more functionality for less cash.

To wrap it up, the Nokia 6700 slide is an entry-level smartphone that will do reasonably well to serve brand-loyal upgraders. It's kind of sitting on the wrong side of the line dividing the Nokia portfolio. It's a Symbian smartphone but no Eseries or Nseries stuff. It stops right where the new low and midrange C series will take over.

The 6700 slide is aware of the gaps in its spec sheet and its position in the company lineup. To make up for this, it's attractively-priced and more than anything well-built.

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Intel: Phones with 10-day battery life here by end of year Tweet

Moorestown becomes Atom Z-Series: promises to last a long time.

Intel is promising phone makers that its new Moorestown processor, now dubbed the Intel Atom Z-Series, will be able to offer handsets that can last up to 10 days without charge.

The chip maker has detailed more information on its Moorestown processor, designed for mobile phones and tablets, as it officially launches its new mobile processor ready for mobile manufacturers to embrace.

Claiming to give mobile makers the power of a computer in a mobile phone rather than the other way around, the new processor will focus on saving power so you can use it for what is currently unfeasible lengths of time.

A prototype phone that has Moorestown inside

Realising that more and more people use the latest phones for stuff other than just making phone calls (although they do that too), Intel is promising the processor will offer around 10 days of standby, six hours of 3G talk time and two full days of continuous music playback from a single charge.

At the techie level, the company says that these new performance levels are possible because it has worked out how to turn on specific elements of the chip for the task at hand rather than powering up everything.

"It's like walking into a house and only turning the lights on in the rooms you need rather than every room in the house", Ticky Thakkar, an Intel Fellow, told Pocket-lint explaining how the new Atom Z-6xx chipset works.

Staying coy at the moment about how the new processor will perform against the competition from chip manufacturers like ARM, Intel is currently saying nothing more than it is "in the zone" for power, while it believes it leads on performance, after internally testing the new chip against the top five smartphones available on the market.

But it's not just about lasting longer than a single day without the need for finding a power socket. Intel is hoping to allow manufacturers keen to become the king of the mobile phone world with a series of built in multimedia functions and support as well.

The processor goes up to 1.5Ghz for mobiles and 1.9Ghz for tablets

Out of the box any handset sporting the processor will get speeds up to 1.5Ghz for mobile devices and 1.9Ghz for tablets, it will have strong graphics processing support, the ability to run multiple 5-megapixel camera sensors (for video calling), HDMI out, and 1080p playback for videos.

Operating systems supported will be Android and Intel's own newly created Linux platform - MeeGo, however not Windows phone 7 or Windows 7 although "that is expected" eventually.

The new processor is expected to find its way into mobile phones commercially available in the UK by the second half of 2010.

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SAMSUNG MOBILE AND U.S. CELLULAR LAUNCH THE SAMSUNG EXEC™ Tweet

Feature-Packed Smartphone Equipped with Windows Mobile 6.5 Platform.

DALLAS – Samsung Telecommunications America (Samsung Mobile)1 the No.1 mobile phone provider in the U.S.2, and U.S. Cellular announce the availability of the Samsung Exec™ (SCH-i225). The Exec is a slim, power-packed smartphone that offers users functionality and a wide array of features.

“Many of our customers are multi-taskers who want smartphones that helps them get their work done even when they’re out of the office,” said Ed Perez, vice-president of marketing and sales for U.S. Cellular. “The Exec delivers on this need and most important, keeps them connected with family and friends.”

Equipped with a Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.5 platform, Exec users can access personal and corporate email through Microsoft Office Outlook® ActiveSync. The Exec also features other Microsoft Office programs including PowerPoint Mobile and WordMobile to increase mobile productivity at work or home. The Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.5 platform on the Exec allows users to personalize their phone with the Windows Mobile® Device Center, which synchronizes their favorite music, pictures and videos.

The high-speed HTML browser and spacious full QWERTY keyboard on the Exec offers users a powerful entertainment and social networking feature set, including one-touch access to all the latest Widgets and social networking sites like Facebook™, MySpace™, Twitter and Flicker®. The Samsung Exec also has an array of messaging features including text and picture messaging and access to instant messaging through Windows Live® Messenger.

The 2.0 megapixel camera with camcorder enables users to take photos and videos in an instant, while Bluetooth® capabilities offer users seamless hands-free communication. Additionally, the Exec is equipped with a built-in music player and optional external memory up to 32GB.

Key features of the Samsung Exec include:

* Windows Mobile® 6.5 Standard
* Microsoft Office Outlook® ActiveSync
* Microsoft Internet Explorer®
* Microsoft Windows Live™ Messenger
* Microsoft Windows Media® Player
* Microsoft Windows Marketplace
* Adobe Reader LE 2.5
* Stereo Bluetooth® Connectivity
* 2.0 Megapixel Camera/Camcorder
* Text, Picture and Video Messaging
* Personal Tools: Calendar, Alarms, Anniversary Reminder, Tasks
* Optional External Memory Up to 32GB
* Talk Time: 8 hours
* Dimensions: 4.61” X 2.36” X .45” inches



The Samsung Exec is available at U.S. Cellular retail locations or at www.uscellular.com. For additional information about the Samsung Exec visit www.samsungmobileusa.com.

About Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. is a global leader in semiconductor, telecommunication, digital media and digital convergence technologies with 2009 consolidated sales of US$116.8 billion. Employing approximately 188,000 people in 185 offices across 65 countries, the company consists of eight independently operated business units: Visual Display, Mobile Communications, Telecommunication Systems, Digital Appliances, IT Solutions, Digital Imaging, Semiconductor and LCD. Recognized as one of the fastest growing global brands, Samsung Electronics is a leading producer of digital TVs, memory chips, mobile phones and TFT-LCDs. For more information, please visit www.samsung.com.

About U.S. Cellular
The 9,000 associates of U.S. Cellular believe a wireless phone enhances people's lives and a wireless company should be in the business of bringing people together. U.S. Cellular has a wide range of monthly plans, including those with unlimited nationwide calling, unlimited free incoming calls and options to prepay. The company has a growing catalog of phones like the BlackBerry® Tour and the touch-screen LG Tritan and HTC Touch Pro 2, which offer e-mail and Web access. U.S. Cellular believes in the power of the community and has made a commitment to invest more than $4.5 million in teachers and schools during 2009 and 2010. Based in Chicago, the company is the nation's sixth-largest wireless carrier, serving 6.2 million customers across the country. To learn more about the company visit one of its retail stores or uscellular.com. You can also check out U.S. Cellular on Facebook.

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UNCOVER THE MYSTERY OF LG MYSTIQUE™ Tweet

LG Mobile Phones and U.S. Cellular Launch Eye-Catching Multimedia Phone.

SAN DIEGO – LG Electronics MobileComm U.S.A., Inc. (LG Mobile Phones) and U.S. Cellular announced the all new LG Mystique™. Featuring an external touch screen, full QWERTY keypad with dedicated hot keys, 2.0 megapixel camera and camcorder, video player and Bluetooth® connectivity, LG Mystique offers users an unparalleled multimedia experience in one stylish device.

LG Mystique is a compact flip phone designed with the media savvy consumer in mind. Equipped with a music player with external controls, dual speakers for stereo sound via headset or Bluetooth®, microSD slot supporting up to 16GB of memory and micro USB charging port, LG Mystique makes accessing multimedia, music and so much more a simple task.

LG Mystique keeps family and friends in the loop with a 2.0 megapixel camera and camcorder complete with image editor, slide show function and self-portrait capabilities. Dedicated internal hot keys allow one-touch access to easyedgeSM, music, and voice commands. Users can also organize and track their busy social calendars.

“Through our research, LG has discovered that more than half of our consumers prefer messaging on a QWERTY keyboard than a touch screen only handset,” said Ehtisham Rabbani, corporate vice president, marketing and innovation for LG Mobile Phones. “LG Mystique exceeds these needs by providing both in a unique and compact form.”

LG Mystique also offers easyedgeSM technology, U.S. Cellular’s suite of enhanced wireless data application services. LG Mystique featuring easyedgeSM allows customers to send and receive e-mails and provides access to news and weather applications, games and hundreds of other useful applications.

“The Mystique is the perfect fit for customers who need a phone that matches their on-the-go lifestyle,” said Ed Perez, vice-president of marketing and sales operations for U.S Cellular. “They will enjoy the enhanced technology and multi-task features, while staying connected to family and friends.”

LG Mystique will be available at U.S. Cellular retail locations on April 23, 2010, or via www.uscellular.com for $79.95 after $50.00 mail in rebate with a 2-year contract.

About LG Electronics, Inc.
LG Electronics, Inc. (KSE: 066570.KS) is a global leader and technology innovator in consumer electronics, mobile communications and home appliances, employing more than 84,000 people working in 115 operations including 84 subsidiaries around the world. With 2009 global sales of USD43.4 billion, LG is comprised of five business units –- Home Entertainment, Mobile Communications, Home Appliance, Air Conditioning and Business Solutions. LG is the world’s leading producer of flat panel TVs, audio and video products, mobile handsets, air conditioners and washing machines. LG has signed a long-term agreement to become both a Global Partner and a Technology Partner of Formula OneTM. As part of this top-level association, LG acquires exclusive designations and marketing rights as the official consumer electronics, mobile phone and data processor of this global sporting event. For more information, please visit www.lgusa.com.

About LG Electronics Mobile Communications Company
The LG Electronics Mobile Communications Company is a leading global mobile communications and information company. With its cutting-edge technology and innovative design capabilities, LG creates handsets that provide an optimized mobile experience to customers around the world. LG is pursuing convergence technology and mobile computing products, while continuing its leadership role in mobile communication with stylish designs and smart technology. For more information, please visit www.lgmobilephones.com.

About U.S. Cellular
The 9,000 associates of U.S. Cellular believe a wireless phone enhances people's lives and a wireless company should be in the business of bringing people together. U.S. Cellular has a wide range of monthly plans, including those with unlimited nationwide calling, unlimited free incoming calls and options to prepay. The company has a growing catalog of phones like the BlackBerry® Tour and the touch-screen LG Tritan and HTC Touch Pro 2, which offer e-mail and Web access. U.S. Cellular believes in the power of the community and has made a commitment to invest more than $4.5 million in teachers and schools during 2009 and 2010. Based in Chicago, the company is the nation's sixth-largest wireless carrier, serving 6.2 million customers across the country. To learn more about the company visit one of its retail stores or uscellular.com. You can also check out U.S. Cellular on Facebook.

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U.S CELLULAR PROMOTES JEFFREY S. HOERSCH TO VICE PRESIDENT OF FINANCIAL PLANNING AND ANALYSIS Tweet

CHICAGO - United States Cellular Corporation (NYSE: USM) has announced that Jeffrey S. Hoersch has been promoted to the new role of vice president of financial planning and analysis, effective March 31, 2010. He will report to Steven T. Campbell, executive vice president-finance and chief financial officer. The new role was created when the company combined its financial planning and strategic planning teams.

Hoersch, 43, has been with U.S. Cellular for more than 17 years. Most recently, he was senior director, financial planning and analysis. His previous roles included director of business planning and analysis for the Central Region, which consists of U.S. Cellular’s markets in Iowa, Nebraska and Wisconsin.

“Jeff is an outstanding finance executive who brings a long-term perspective on our industry and deep knowledge of our business operations to this new role,” said Campbell. ”He’s been successful as he’s grown within the company and will be a strong addition to our senior leadership team.”

Hoersch earned his MBA degree from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater and his bachelor of finance degree from Marquette University. He is also a Certified Public Accountant.

He lives in Elgin, Ill., with his wife and three children.

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U.S. CELLULAR CEO JOHN E. ROONEY VISITS UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI – ST. LOUIS TO DISCUSS U.S. CELLULAR’S COMPANY CULTURE AS PART OF THE BACHMANN BOOK SER Tweet

St. Louis, Mo., April 15, 2010… John E. “Jack” Rooney, president and CEO of U.S. Cellular, shared his personal and professional journey to uncover something better in the wireless industry during the third annual Bachmann Book Series at the University of Missouri – St. Louis on Wednesday, April 14. Myra Kruger and Dave Esler, founders of Esler Kruger and co-authors of the book The Pursuit of Something Better, joined Rooney to discuss U.S. Cellular’s company culture and the book, which chronicles the success of U.S. Cellular under Rooney’s 10-year term as CEO.

Rooney, Kruger and Esler joined John Bachmann, host of the Bachmann Book Series and senior partner at Edward Jones, to discuss leadership, ethics and business transformation in front of hundreds of UMSL undergraduate and graduate business students, faculty, local U.S. Cellular associates and other guests. Audience members were also invited to ask questions of the panel.

“The Bachmann Book Series provides a service to the university and the community, particularly to our students, who are exposed to leaders of highly successful organizations and rich and rewarding discussions of books on business,” noted Dr. Malaika Horne, director of the UMSL Executive Leadership Consortium. “As future leaders, students learn real-world and practical applications, which will serve them well in their professions. U.S. Cellular is an excellent example of conveying valuable information for their success. Jack, Myra and Dave are all great role models for our students and gave them different perspectives of how companies overcome tough challenges despite the odds.”

The enlightening discussion, which was held in the university’s J.C. Penney Conference Center, was followed by a reception where Kruger and Esler offered a book signing for the guests’ copies of The Pursuit of Something Better.

The Pursuit of Something Better: How An Underdog Company Defied the Odds, Won Customers’ Hearts, and Grew its Employees Into Better People presents a rare and inspiring case study for CEOs, executives, consultants and entrepreneurs. It tells the story behind the leadership of U.S. Cellular, a regional wireless service provider whose nearly 9,000 associates specialize in delighting six million customers and giving their giant competitors heartburn. While most companies are scrambling to apply traditional recession-era tactics, battling poor press and earnings reports, this organization is giving millions to its communities investing in its infrastructure and planning for the future. Its associates are proud and delighted to work there. 95 percent of them have confidence in the leaders, and associates report they have become better spouses, parents and citizens because they work in this company. The book is available for purchase online at www.eslerkruger.com, or where books are sold.

The Bachmann Book Series is coordinated by the UMSL Executive Leadership Consortium, and sponsored by UMSL, Edward Jones and St. Louis Public Radio | 90.7 KWMU.

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YWCA PHYLLIS WHEATLEY CELEBRATES EARTH DAY WITH U.S. CELLULAR Tweet

U.S. Cellular Associates to Help Spruce Up Local Organization’s Grounds.

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — In celebration of Earth Day, hundreds of U.S. Cellular associates nationwide are participating in volunteer projects with nonprofit organizations and schools to help make their communities a little “greener.”

Locally, U.S. Cellular associates spent several hours at the YWCA Phyllis Wheatley Center sprucing up the organization’s grounds and facilities on Friday, April 23.

“We appreciate these U.S. Cellular associates helping to beautify our grounds and refresh our facilities after a long winter,” said Danielle Kriger, for YWCA Knoxville. “This Earth Day project is a wonderful volunteer activity, and it sets a good example for everyone to help take care of our community and our environment.”

The YWCA Phyllis Wheatley Center serves East Knoxville as a community center. It provides a free After-School Enrichment Program for at-risk children, offering them tutoring, mentoring, sports and artistic opportunities, nutritional education and much more. The center’s Summer Day Camp is a tradition in many families, and community seniors gather at the YWCA Phyllis Wheatley Center weekly for lunch, exercise, education and socialization.

Local U.S. Cellular associates who volunteered at the center worked on projects such as painting the building inside and outside, mulching the playground area, garden maintenance, pressure washing and minor fix-up work around the facilities.

Nationwide, U.S. Cellular associates regularly participate in volunteer activities. Last year, they surpassed a company-wide challenge donating more than 30,000 hours in their communities.

“We love to get out in our communities,” said Jack Brundige, director of sales for U.S. Cellular in Tennessee. “We really enjoy working with the YWCA Phyllis Wheatley Center, and volunteering our time in celebration of Earth Day makes it even more meaningful.”

U.S. Cellular has incorporated eco-friendly business practices by offering customers the option to receive their bills electronically and pay them online. These measures save trees, money and help improve the environment. To sign up for these free services, customers can visit uscellular.com, and click on “My Account.”

The company’s industry-leading program Battery Swap allows customers to swap out their dead or dying battery for a fully-charged one at no cost. Since the program launched, more than 1 million batteries have been swapped out, keeping many from going to landfills.

Green measures have also been implemented in U.S. Cellular stores. All are equipped with energy-efficient ceramic metal halide lighting that reduces energy consumption by 25 percent as compared to traditional halogen lighting. More than 90 percent of all computers, equipment and appliances are Energy Star products which are designed to reduce environmental impacts caused by excessive energy use. Products with recycled content, such as carpet, ceilings and furniture, are also used to furnish all stores.

About U.S. Cellular
The 9,000 associates of U.S. Cellular believe a wireless phone enhances people's lives and a wireless company should be in the business of bringing people together. U.S. Cellular has a wide range of monthly plans, including those with unlimited nationwide calling, unlimited free incoming calls and options to prepay. The company has a growing catalog of phones like the BlackBerry® Tour and the touch-screen LG Tritan and HTC Touch Pro 2, which offer e-mail and Web access. U.S. Cellular believes in the power of the community and has made a commitment to invest more than $4.5 million in teachers and schools during 2009 and 2010. Based in Chicago, the company is the nation's sixth-largest wireless carrier, serving 6.2 million customers across the country. To learn more about the company visit one of its retail stores or uscellular.com. You can also check out U.S. Cellular on Facebook.

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Video Surveillance iPhone(R) App Wins Edison Award for Innovation Tweet

LISLE, Ill. -- Lextech Labs' iRa C3™ video surveillance software won a Bronze Edison Award for Best New Technology Product on Thursday, April 29th in New York City. The award is presented to honor product innovation in the spirit of Thomas Edison.

"Winning the Edison Technology Award is validation that Lextech Labs has delivered a solution that is protecting lives and changing the way today's and tomorrow's surveillance systems are used. iRa C3 has unlocked the full potential of video surveillance by distributing realtime video to the people that need it the most. This recognition allows Lextech Labs to stand proud amongst other 2010 Edison winners like Motorola, Proctor and Gamble and 3M," said Jeff Gibson, President of Lextech Labs.

iRa C3 is the preferred mobility viewing and control solution for security and crisis response teams throughout the world. iRa C3 products provide realtime situational awareness to facilitate communication and time-sensitive decision making.

Apps are available for the iPad™, iPhone, iPod touch® and will soon be released for the Blackberry®. UNIX®, Linux®, Mac® and Microsoft Windows® based web browsers also serve as team viewing platforms. iRa C3 was developed by the award-winning Lextech Global Services engineering team.

About Edison Awards

Founded 23 years ago by the American Marketing Association, the Edison Best New Product Awards return to New York this year for the first time in a decade. The Edison Awards Presented by Discovery Channel honor product innovation in the spirit of Thomas Edison, America's greatest inventor and marketer. In addition to Discovery, its sponsors include Google, The Nielsen Company, and Strategyn (a global leader in innovation management). Edison Awards are voted on by the 2,000 plus members of the Marketing Executives Networking Group, an organization of business leaders and academics.

About Lextech Labs

Lextech Labs is a mobile application company based in Lisle, Illinois. We offer software-based solutions that connect people to video in real time providing actionable intelligence. We deliver these solutions to groups that need mission critical delivery of video - Law enforcement, Government agencies, Educational systems and private sector companies. For more information, visit http://lextechlabs.com.

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Salesforce.com Appoints Microsoft Veteran Maria Martinez as Executive Vice President, Customers for Life Tweet

SAN FRANCISCO -- Salesforce.com (NYSE: CRM), the enterprise cloud computing company, announced the appointment of Maria Martinez as executive vice president of Customers for Life, the company's organization devoted to ensuring the success and longevity of its fast-growing customer base. Martinez joins salesforce.com after an esteemed career that most recently included six years of strategic leadership roles at Microsoft, including professional services and customer support for all products, as well as nine years at Motorola heading its cellular infrastructure and applications businesses.

Maria Martinez's Role at Salesforce.com:

* At salesforce.com, Martinez reports to Frank van Veenendaal, president, worldwide sales and services, and leads the teams that are actively engaged with salesforce.com's customers, focused on the company's critically important value of customer success.
* Martinez's teams are responsible for on-boarding, product usage, best practices, training, customer support, professional services, partner certification, and developing long-term relationships with salesforce.com customers.


Background on Maria Martinez:

* Martinez has more than 30 years of experience in business and technology leadership roles.
* Prior to joining salesforce.com, Martinez managed Microsoft's global services business, including professional services and customer support for all products. During her tenure, Martinez led the business to outperform revenue targets and to significantly increase Microsoft's customer satisfaction rating.
* Prior to Microsoft, Martinez was president and CEO of Embrace Networks. She has also held senior leadership roles at Motorola and AT&T.
* Martinez has a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from the University of Puerto Rico, and a master's degree in computer engineering from Ohio State University. Following college, Martinez worked for the prestigious Bell Laboratories for 12 years, developing and patenting disk storage systems and leading development of UNIX systems for symmetric multiprocessing and high availability.


Comments on the News:

* "Maria's wealth of technology industry and business leadership experience brings unique value to salesforce.com," said Frank van Veenendaal, president, worldwide sales and services at salesforce.com. "We are excited to have her join our team and help us execute on our Customers for Life value."
* "Salesforce.com's culture of innovation and dedication to customer success is what attracted me to the company," said Maria Martinez, EVP, Customers for Life at salesforce.com. "I'm excited to become part of the team changing the future of the technology industry."


About salesforce.com

Salesforce.com is the enterprise cloud computing company. Based on salesforce.com's real-time, multitenant architecture, the company's platform and CRM applications (http://www.salesforce.com/crm/) have revolutionized the way companies collaborate and communicate with their customers, including:

* The Sales Cloud, for sales force automation and contact management
* The Service Cloud, for customer service and support solutions
* Chatter, for social collaboration
* The Force.com platform, for custom application development
* The AppExchange, the world's leading marketplace for enterprise cloud computing applications


Salesforce.com offers the fastest path to customer success with cloud computing. As of January 31, 2010, salesforce.com manages customer information for approximately 72,500 customers including Allianz Commercial, Dell, Japan Post, Kaiser Permanente, KONE, and SunTrust Banks.

Any unreleased services or features referenced in this or other press releases or public statements are not currently available and may not be delivered on time or at all. Customers who purchase salesforce.com applications should make their purchase decisions based upon features that are currently available. Salesforce.com has headquarters in San Francisco, with offices in Europe and Asia, and trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol "CRM." For more information please visit http://www.salesforce.com, or call 1-800-NO-SOFTWARE.

Copyright (c) 2010 salesforce.com, inc. All rights reserved. Salesforce and the "no software" logo are registered trademarks of salesforce.com, inc., and salesforce.com owns other registered and unregistered trademarks. Other names used herein may be trademarks of their respective owners.

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Netflix to Participate at Upcoming Investor Conferences Tweet

LOS GATOS, Calif., -- Netflix, Inc. (Nasdaq: NFLX) announced participation in the following upcoming investor conferences:

J.P. Morgan 38th Annual Global Technology, Media and Telecom Conference

Monday, May 17, 2010

Boston, MA

7:00 a.m. Pacific Time / 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time

Reed Hastings, CEO and co-founder will participate in a question and answer session

William Blair & Company 30th Annual Growth Stock Conference

Wednesday, June 16, 2010

Chicago, IL

7:20 a.m. Pacific Time / 9:20 a.m. Central Time

Barry McCarthy, Chief Financial Officer will participate in a question and answer session

Both the live webcasts and replays of the presentations will be available on the investor relations page of the Netflix Web site at http://ir.netflix.com.

About Netflix

With more than 13 million members, Netflix, Inc. (Nasdaq: NFLX) is the world's largest subscription service streaming movies and TV episodes over the Internet and sending DVDs by mail. For $8.99 a month, Netflix members can instantly watch unlimited TV episodes and movies streamed to their TVs and computers and can receive unlimited DVDs delivered quickly to their homes. With Netflix, there are never any due dates or late fees. Members can select from a growing library of titles that can be watched instantly and a vast array of titles on DVD. Among the large and expanding base of devices that can stream movies and TV episodes from Netflix right to members' TVs are Microsoft's Xbox 360 and Sony's PS3 game consoles and Nintendo's Wii console; Blu-ray disc players from Samsung, LG and Insignia; Internet TVs from LG, Sony and VIZIO; the Roku digital video player and TiVo digital video recorders; and Apple's iPad tablet. For more information, visit http://www.netflix.com.

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FourthWall Media and Axesa Servicios de Informacion Team up for Interactive Television Advertising Tweet

Yellow Pages on TV Publishing Partnership to Launch on OneLink.

PLANO, Texas -- FourthWall Media™, the media company driving a creative revolution in interactive TV, today announced that it has signed an agreement with Yellow Pages and local search service provider Axesa Servicios de Informacion to launch interactive advertising. This advertising will be delivered by FourthWall's "Yellow Pages on TV" application running on OneLink in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Axesa will not only provide listings data, but will sell interactive advertising to local businesses on its online Yellow Pages directory, SuperPagesPR.com.

Axesa, majority owned by Caribe Media, Inc. an affiliate of Local Insight Media Holdings, will make the interactive ads available to its existing advertiser base, as well as new interested customers. It is envisioned that Axesa will begin sales next week. OneLink is already using FourthWall Media's EBIF platform, which powers this EBIF application.

"As part of a continuous process of strengthening our services and providing businesses with relevant local search solutions, making Yellow Pages ads available on digital television is a great convenience for viewers and for advertisers who want to connect with consumers in a new, compelling way," said Melvin Andujar, Managing Director of Axesa. "We are excited about this partnership, which is another way we continue to transform our Yellow Pages business."

OneLink viewers will be able to access Yellow Pages on TV with their regular digital cable remote. Clicking on a banner ad will bring viewers to a micro-site where they can get more information about the company, product or service; and choose to be contacted by the company. Viewers will also have the ability to connect directly with the advertiser via phone using the "Click-to-Call" feature.

"This agreement with Axesa – combined with our partnership with Ron Dorchester and OneLink – represents a big step in accelerating advanced advertising," said Craig Olive, Senior Vice President, Advertising Sales, FourthWall Media. "Every piece of the Advanced Advertising equation is in place in Yellow Pages on TV: technology, data, distribution, and sales."

About FourthWall Media

FourthWall Media, formerly known as BIAP, is an Emmy-nominated media company driving the creative revolution in interactive television through solutions that break through the 'fourth wall' to engage audiences, extend subscriber loyalty and deliver detailed measurement and reporting. The company's EBIF solutions include the Ad Widgets® end-to-end advertising system, AdAim™ Audience Measurement Suite, TV Widgets® applications such as eBay on TV, Fantasy Football and Yellow Pages on TV; and a technology platform for Cisco/Scientific Atlanta, Motorola and tru2way set-top boxes. FourthWall Media products and technology are distributed by Comcast Media Center, Time Warner Cable, Charter Communications, Rovi, DISH Network, and several other MSOs, and have been deployed in over 24 million set-top boxes. Learn more at www.fourthwallmedia.tv

About Axesa Servicios de Informacion, S. en C.

Axesa Servicios de Informacion, S. en C., Puerto Rico's leading Yellow Pages and local search services company, provides more than 2 million printed directories in Puerto Rico including a Companion Directory 'Version Personal' and two regional directories "Tu Guia Comercial Local Bayamon' and Tu Guia Comercial Local Carolina'. Axesa also publishes a mobile directory 'Guia Movil', a business-to-business directory, 'The Business Register', an Export and Import Guide, and recently launched a Health Guide. In addition to its printed products, Axesa provides information services through Operator Assisted Yellow Pages, 'Infovoz 5-1-1', 'Online Yellow Pages' www.SuperPagesPR.com Online business-to-business directory www.BusinessRegisterPR.com as well as several directories in CD ROM. The company also publishes a tourist magazine 'Places to Go' and the Membership Directory for the Puerto Rico Chamber of Commerce.

About Caribe Media, Inc.

Caribe Media, Inc. owns 60% of Axesa Servicios de Informacion, S. en C. ("Axesa"), the largest provider of print and Internet local search services in Puerto Rico, and 100% of Caribe Servicios de Informacion, S.A. ("Caribe Dominicana"), the leading print and Internet Yellow Pages publisher in the Dominican Republic. Caribe Media, Inc. is an affiliate of Local Insight Media Holdings, Inc., a leading publisher of print and Internet Yellow Pages directories and the largest provider of outsourced directory sales, marketing and related services in the United States. Local Insight Media Holdings, Inc. is a portfolio company of Welsh, Carson, Anderson & Stowe.

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Android Tablet Prototype Running Adobe Flash! Tweet

Here's the new Android tablet prototype running Adobe Flash!

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Madhouse Forms Strategic Partnership with Far EasTone Telecommunications Tweet

SHANGHAI -- Madhouse Inc., China's leading mobile advertising network, announced a strategic partnership with Far EasTone Telecommunications, a leading Taiwanese mobile carrier, to help develop and enable Far EasTone's cross-carrier mobile internet advertising network in Taiwan.

As part of the partnership, Madhouse has licensed its MadPlatform mobile internet ad serving system to Far EasTone, which will enable targeting by carrier, handset brand, model, and pricing, among other criteria, and supports more advanced options such as targeting by geography, user demographics, payment plans, and other user data. By utilizing MadPlatform, Far EasTone will be able to create a mobile advertising network that will allow advertisers to more precisely target users, help publishers and developers monetize their ad inventory more effectively, and help users see more relevant mobile ads.

"Far EasTone is committed to driving innovation and excellence in mobile's ecosystem. Madhouse's MadPlatform will help us create a cross-operator mobile ad network in Taiwan and utilize advanced ad serving and inventory management capabilities to help monetize inventory on that network," said Roger Chen, Vice President, Product & Service Incubation & Enabling, of Far EasTone Telecommunications. "In addition to their technological platform, Madhouse's four years of experience in China and operational know-how have helped us ramp-up our mobile advertising operations much more quickly than would have been otherwise possible."

"Our strategic partnership with Far EasTone marks our first MadPlatform partnership outside of Mainland China and forms the cornerstone of our international strategy," said Joshua Maa, CEO and Founder of Madhouse Inc. "Far EasTone's adoption of our MadPlatform solution marks a potential new business for Madhouse, and we are glad to see the value of our ad serving technology, and mobile internet advertising in general, being recognized elsewhere in Asia."

Founded in 2006, Madhouse is headquartered in Shanghai and operates China's largest and most intelligent mobile ad network via an in-house mobile advertising platform. Madhouse helps efficiently serve targeted ads for advertisers throughout China and has partnered with numerous agencies to plan and implement groundbreaking mobile marketing campaigns.

About Far EasTone Telecommunications

Awarded GSM licenses in 1997, Far EasTone Telecom has grown into one of Taiwan's largest operators. Guided by its belief in being "innovative, trustworthy and responsive," Far EasTone brings customers' needs to a new level with its products and services. To stay competitive, Far EasTone established FEG Telecom Sector in 2008 to develop synergy and to provide integrated mobile communications, broadband, media and international services to the market and committed to expand its range of services to offer total solutions comprising mobile communications, information, entertainment and transactions.

About Madhouse Inc.

Madhouse is China's largest and most intelligent mobile advertising network and is headquartered in Shanghai with offices in Beijing and Guangzhou. The Madhouse team consists of more than 120 professionals. The company offers four key services:

MadServing(TM): An intelligent, fully-automated, in-house system that serves targeted ads to mobile media while providing detailed performance reports.

MadNetwork(TM): China's largest mobile advertising network, representing over 75% of total mobile internet traffic in China and covering major mobile media.

MadSolutions(TM): Innovative mobile marketing solutions and campaign management services such as interactive mobile messaging platforms and mobile website/app development that are tailored to maximize cross-media marketing effectiveness and consumer interaction. Wireless applications include Bluecasting and 2-D barcode technology.

MadPlatform(TM): Industry-leading mobile ad technology service platform empowers leading carriers and mobile device manufacturers.

Madhouse is privately held and venture funded by TDF Capital, Gobi Partners, and JAFCO Asia. Strategic investors include D2 Communications Inc. and Nokia Growth Partners.

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MDC Partners acquires majority interest in award winning public relations firm Allison & Partners Tweet

NEW YORK - MDC Partners announced that they have acquired a majority interest in award winning public relations firm, Allison & Partners. Headquartered in San Francisco, with offices in New York, Los Angeles, Washington D.C., Seattle, Phoenix, Atlanta and San Diego, the firm specializes in consumer marketing, corporate communications, social impact, technology, public affairs and healthcare. Allison & Partners offers clients the responsiveness of an entrepreneurial culture with the experience to deliver the deep industry expertise and measurable results that clients demand. Their blue chip client roster includes Best Western International, ARAMARK, Hard Rock Hotels Las Vegas, Progressive Insurance, Samsung, Hasbro, Healthways, Boost Mobile and Sony.

Founded in 2001, Allison & Partners has received industry recognition over the years for their outstanding work and innumerable client successes, including most recently being named The Holmes Report's "2010 Agency of the Year" for agencies under $25 million in revenue and PRWeek's "2010 Honorable Mention for Mid-Sized Agency of the Year". Ranked by O'Dwyers as one of the top 10 largest independent PR firms by fee revenue, the firm is deeply immersed in technology and social media, and exceedingly adept at leveraging the power of social media to help brands engage with consumers on deep and meaningful levels. Allison & Partners is well known for its digital media capabilities, having developed campaigns for some of the world's leading properties including MySpace and YouTube. Across all of their disciplines, they are adept at building customized programs integrating media relations, social media, cause-related marketing, brand building, customer and internal communications, and promotional services.

Scott Allison, CEO of Allison & Partners, said: "This strategic partnership is an exciting next step in our development, allowing us to maintain our management independence while providing additional resources and expertise to help us grow at an accelerated rate. In MDC Partners, the chemistry was right from day one, where we found kindred spirits who share our vision of the PR and public affairs agency of the future."

Andy Hardie-Brown, Co-Founder of Allison & Partners, said: "MDC Partners truly gets our entrepreneurial culture. This partnership is the best of both worlds for our clients and employees, providing the platform to provide superior service in a rapidly-changing, and increasingly complex, environment. MDC and Allison & Partners share a passion for great talent delivering extraordinary work."

The acquisition of Allison & Partners follows on the heels of MDC's recent acquisition of leading corporate communications firm, Sloane & Company. This newest partnership is yet another example of MDC's deep commitment to increasing the expertise and capabilities of the network in the rapidly growing areas of corporate and marketing communications. Through strategic partnerships, MDC is able to harness industry thought leaders and key specialty companies with proven track records in various areas of marketing services, and then deliver those services in a seamless fashion throughout the network to their agencies and clients.

"We are incredibly impressed by the breadth of knowledge and the outstanding track record and expertise, particularly in the fields of digital and social media that Scott and Andy and their team at Allison & Partners possess," said Miles Nadal, Chairman and CEO, MDC Partners. "We share their core conviction that when all facets of a company's strategic communications plan are in place, working in concert with that organization's mission and vision, consumer behavior can be changed, corporate reputations improved and - most importantly - the ability to drive sales dramatically increased. We are thrilled that Allison & Partners is now a part of the MDC Partners network; this partnership further validates that we are truly 'The Place Where Great Talent Lives".

About MDC Partners, Inc.

MDC Partners is a progressive Marketing and Communications Network, championing the most innovative entrepreneurial talent. MDC Partners provides strategic solutions and services multinational clients in North America, Europe and Latin America. Our philosophy emphasizes the utilization of Strategy and Creativity to drive growth and measurable impact. "MDC Partners is The Place Where Great Talent Lives." The company's Class A shares are publicly traded on the NASDAQ under the symbol "MDCA" and on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol "MDZ.A".

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