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Lifetime Moms Partners With Tory Johnson's Spark & Hustle Tour to Inspire Female Entrepreneurs

Thu, 24 May 2012 22:03:46 +0000

Lifetime Moms Partners With Tory Johnson's Spark & Hustle Tour to Inspire Female Entrepreneurs

Awards $10,000 in Prizes to One Entrepreneurial Woman in Each of 20 Cities; Local Lifetime Moms Share Insights on the Business of Social Media

America's Supernanny, Deborah Tillman, will be the Keynote Speaker at the June 5th Washington, DC Panel

PR Newswire

NEW YORK, May 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Lifetime Moms™, A+E Networks' premiere mom blog network comprised of over one hundred successful social media entrepreneurs reaching over four million unique visitors per month, today announced a partnership with Spark & Hustle, the small business conferences created by entrepreneur, bestselling author, and Good Morning America contributor, Tory Johnson. The national tour was developed for passionate purpose and profit driven female entrepreneurs who are interested in boosting their bottom line and to encourage women nationwide to start the business of their dreams.

One Lifetime Mom will be present on a Spark & Hustle panel at each stop on the 20 city tour to share how she built her business through blogging and social media and captured the attention of Lifetime. The keynote speaker at the June 5th Spark & Hustle conference in Washington, DC will be Deborah Tillman, star of the Lifetime series, America's Supernanny. Deborah will speak about her own experience launching a small business which subsequently evolved into an acclaimed TV series.

In each city of the Spark & Hustle tour, conference attendees are eligible to participate in a contest, presented exclusively by Lifetime Moms and Tory Johnson, for a prize package worth $10,000 designed to help the winner realize her entrepreneurial vision.

The partnership with Spark & Hustle gives Lifetime Moms the opportunity to inspire female entrepreneurs through a variety of platforms from on-air to online, in social and live events. Promotional TV spots on Lifetime will support a separate sweepstakes on www.Lifetime Moms.com featuring successful female entrepreneurs, from ABC's Shark Tank and Real Estate mogul Barbara Corcoran, to Retail Pioneers Liz Lange and Josie Natori to Beauty and Hair Care pioneer Lisa Price and Beauty Maven Laura Geller. From May 21 to June 18, 2012, LifetimeMoms.com will give away $200 per week and a $2,500 grand prize; all winners will receive a product from each of the highlighted entrepreneurs. The Make It Happen (with a little Spark & Hustle) Sweepstakes is open to Lifetime viewers and visitors to LifetimeMoms.com*.

LifetimeMoms.com will also present the partnership with Tory Johnson's Spark & Hustle events encouraging people to register (www.sparkandhustle.com) and participate in these informative and motivational conferences in person.

"This relationship is absolutely perfect. Our partnership with Tory Johnson and her Spark & Hustle Tour allows Lifetime Moms to connect with real women in cities across the country to show them the multitude of ways they can harness their talents and interests to build successful digital businesses and become their own bosses," said Kimberly Dobson, Vice President of Lifetime Moms. "Our Lifetime Moms inspire their readers with their candid insights on a variety of topics that matter to women today, and in the process have built successful businesses for themselves."

"Lifetime Moms shares the stories of women from all walks of life who are raising families while pursuing what they love--and the women who attend Spark & Hustle conferences are doing just that," said Tory Johnson. "With the Lifetime Moms partnership, we'll offer even more current and aspiring small business owners the opportunity to turn their passion into profit."

Lifetime Moms is a premiere blog network that includes www.Lifetime Moms.com and 100 successful social media entrepreneurs who have transformed their passion into successful digital publishing businesses that cater to the varying needs and interests of today's moms/women.

*Must be a legal resident of the U.S., 18 years or older. For complete rules, visit LifetimeMoms.com.

About A+E Networks Digital Media
A+E Networks Digital Media, a division of A+E Networks, is a leading provider of digital content for properties including HISTORY®, Lifetime®, A&E Network®, BIO™, Lifetime Moms and Roiworld. More than 20 million unique visitors per month engage with the company's digital brands across six properties and millions more consume the content via syndication, social media and mobile.

SOURCE A+E Networks Digital Media

Team Wendy Unveils New Tactical Bump Helmet

Thu, 24 May 2012 20:43:27 +0000

Team Wendy Unveils New Tactical Bump Helmet

PR Newswire

CLEVELAND, May 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Team Wendy has unveiled the first prototypes of its new Tactical Bump Helmet, the first carbon fiber helmet made with the company's latest helmet liner technology. The product was revealed at a private event held in conjunction with the Special Operations Forces Industry Conference (SOFIC) May 22 in Tampa, Fla.

"By utilizing our helmet liner expertise and our knowledge of the military space, we have created a functional, protective helmet unlike anything on the market today," says Team Wendy CEO, Jose Rizo-Patron.

Using technology partially developed through collaboration on a U.S. Army Natick Soldier RD&E Center program, Team Wendy's Tactical Bump Helmet features a hybrid sling/polymer structure impact management system that offers multi-impact performance. The design allows for superior airflow and ventilation by creating standoff between the wearer's head and the helmet shell. Made of a durable TPU, the liner is also resistant to wear and environmental extremes. Blunt impact performance will exceed current military requirements (10ft/sec, 150G max) and offer improved protection against impacts up to 17ft/sec.

Designed with functionality in mind, the helmet is made of lightweight carbon fiber and is compatible with tactical communications headsets. Picatinny rails provide a wide range of attachment and positioning options, and webbing slots offer cable management. The helmet is compatible with standard three-hole NVG mounts, and a custom Team Wendy shroud is currently in development. The helmet also comes equipped with Team Wendy's newest retention system made with cam-lock sliders for easy and secure adjustment, and an integrated BOA closure system to dial-in the helmet and vastly improve stability.

The Tactical Bump Helmet marks Team Wendy's return to producing complete helmet systems. The company manufactured its line of "W" Helmets for the athletic community from 1998 to 2004. Although the military sector will continue to be an important one for Team Wendy, the company is also looking forward to a late-2012/early-2013 launch of a multi-sport, multi-impact helmet. "On our 15-year anniversary, we are proud to be back to where it all began," says Rizo-Patron. "We believe that parents, as well as athletes, will welcome a helmet produced by a company with extensive experience protecting our men and women in uniform."

The Team Wendy Tactical Bump Helmet will be available Fall 2012. For more information, visit www.teamwendy.com or contact our sales manager, Michael Carney, 877-700-5544.

About Team Wendy

SOURCE Team Wendy

Flextronics To Host Investor And Analyst Meeting On Thursday, May 31, 2012

Thu, 24 May 2012 20:39:51 +0000

Flextronics To Host Investor And Analyst Meeting On Thursday, May 31, 2012

PR Newswire

SINGAPORE, May 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- As previously announced, Flextronics (NASDAQ: FLEX) will host its 2012 Investor and Analyst Meeting on Thursday, May 31 in New York. The meeting will take place at Cipriani located at 110 East 42nd Street.

On-site registration and lunch begins at 12:00 P.M. Eastern Time and the meeting will begin at 1:00 P.M. and end at approximately 5:00 P.M.

To register to attend the meeting and access additional agenda information please go to: http://www.flextronics.com/2012AnalystDay

The event will feature presentations from various key members of the Company's management team, including:

Mike McNamara, Chief Executive Officer
Paul Read, Chief Financial Officer
Caroline Dowling, President, Enterprise Solutions
EC Sykes, President, Industrial and Emerging Industries
Paul Humphries, President, High Reliability Solutions
Mike Dennison, President, High Velocity Solutions

Registration and more information on the meeting can be found at the Investor Relations section of the website at www.flextronics.com. A slide presentation and live audio broadcast will be available at the same website and following the webcast, the presentations and a replay of the meeting will be also be available.

About Flextronics

Headquartered in Singapore (Singapore Reg. No. 199002645H), Flextronics is a leading Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) provider focused on delivering complete design, engineering and manufacturing services to aerospace and defense, automotive, computing, consumer, industrial, infrastructure, medical, clean tech and mobile OEMs. Flextronics helps customers design, build, ship and service electronics products through a network of facilities in 30 countries on four continents. This global presence provides design and engineering solutions that are combined with core electronics manufacturing and logistics services, and are vertically integrated with components technologies, to optimize customer operations by lowering costs and reducing time to market. For more information, please visit http://www.flextronics.com/.

Renee Brotherton	Kevin Kessel
Corporate Communications	Investor Relations
1(408) 576-7189	1 (408) 576-7985
renee.brotherton@flextronics.com	kevin.kessel@flextronics.com

SOURCE Flextronics

Axcelis Technologies, Inc. Reiterates Q2 2012 Guidance

Thu, 24 May 2012 20:10:00 +0000

Axcelis Technologies, Inc. Reiterates Q2 2012 Guidance

PR Newswire

BEVERLY, Mass., May 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Axcelis Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: ACLS) reiterated its expectations for the second quarter of 2012, originally communicated in the Company's first quarter earnings call on May 3, 2012. Axcelis expects financial results for the quarter ending June 30, 2012 to include:


- Revenue:	$60-70 million
- Gross Margins:	Decline of 5-6 points from Q1 2012 level of 37.3%
- Operating Expenses:	$25 million, excluding restructuring charges
- Operating Loss:	($4 – 6) million
- EPS:	($0.04-0.06)
- Cash and Cash Equivalents:	Flat to slightly down from Q1 2012 level of $37.2 million

The Company also announced it will be attending the Craig-Hallum 9th Annual Institutional Investor Conference on May 30, 2012 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and the Needham & Company Semiconductor Equipment Bus Tour on June 5, 2012 in Chelmsford, Massachusetts.

Axcelis Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: ACLS), headquartered in Beverly, Massachusetts, provides innovative, high-productivity solutions for the semiconductor industry. Axcelis is dedicated to developing enabling process applications through the design, manufacture and complete life cycle support of ion implantation and cleaning systems. For more information, visit the company's website at: www.axcelis.com.

CONTACTS:

Maureen Hart (editorial/media) 978.787.4266
Jay Zager (financial community) 978.787.9408

SOURCE Axcelis Technologies, Inc.

KEMET to Present at KeyBanc Capital Markets Industrial, Automotive & Transportation Conference

Thu, 24 May 2012 20:05:00 +0000

KEMET to Present at KeyBanc Capital Markets Industrial, Automotive & Transportation Conference

PR Newswire

GREENVILLE, S.C., May 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- KEMET Corporation (NYSE: KEM), a leading manufacturer of tantalum, multilayer ceramic, solid aluminum, plastic film, paper and electrolytic capacitors, today announced that it will be presenting at the KeyBanc Capital Markets Industrial, Automotive & Transportation Conference in Boston, Massachusetts, on May 31, 2012 at 9:00 AM EDT.

Per Loof, KEMET's Chief Executive Officer, and William Lowe, KEMET's Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will both be making presentations. The Investor Presentation will be posted on the Company's website which can be accessed at http://ir.kemet.com

About KEMET

KEMET's common stock is listed on the NYSE under the symbol "KEM." At the Investor Relations section of our web site at http://ir.kemet.com, users may subscribe to KEMET news releases and find additional information about our Company. KEMET applies world class service and quality to deliver industry leading, high performance capacitance solutions to its customers around the world and offers the world's most complete line of surface mount and through-hole capacitor technologies across tantalum, ceramic, film, aluminum, electrolytic, and paper dielectrics. Additional information about KEMET can be found at http://www.kemet.com.

Contact:	William M. Lowe, Jr.
	Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
	WilliamLowe@KEMET.com
	864-963-6484

SOURCE KEMET Corporation

ONEOK and ONEOK Partners to Participate in Citi Power and Gas Conference

Thu, 24 May 2012 20:05:00 +0000

ONEOK and ONEOK Partners to Participate in Citi Power and Gas Conference

PR Newswire

TULSA, Okla., May 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- ONEOK, Inc. (NYSE: OKE) and ONEOK Partners, L.P. (NYSE: OKS) will participate in the Citi Power and Gas Conference, on Wednesday, May 30, 2012.

Pierce H. Norton II, chief operating officer of ONEOK and ONEOK Partners, will be conducting a series of one-on-one meetings with members of the investment community.

The materials utilized at the conference will be accessible on the ONEOK and ONEOK Partners websites, www.oneok.com and www.oneokpartners.com, that morning, beginning at 7 a.m. Central Daylight Time.

ONEOK, Inc. (NYSE: OKE) is a diversified energy company. We are the general partner and own 43.4 percent of ONEOK Partners, L.P. (NYSE: OKS), one of the largest publicly traded master limited partnerships, which is a leader in the gathering, processing, storage and transportation of natural gas in the U.S. and owns one of the nation's premier natural gas liquids (NGL) systems, connecting NGL supply in the Mid-Continent and Rocky Mountain regions with key market centers. ONEOK is among the largest natural gas distributors in the United States, serving more than 2 million customers in Oklahoma, Kansas and Texas. Our energy services operation focuses primarily on marketing natural gas and related services throughout the U.S. ONEOK is a FORTUNE 500 company and is included in Standard & Poor's (S&P) 500 Stock Index.

ONEOK Partners, L.P. (NYSE: OKS) is one of the largest publicly traded master limited partnerships, and is a leader in the gathering, processing, storage and transportation of natural gas in the U.S. and owns one of the nation's premier natural gas liquids (NGL) systems, connecting NGL supply in the Mid-Continent and Rocky Mountain regions with key market centers. Its general partner is a wholly owned subsidiary of ONEOK, Inc. (NYSE: OKE), a diversified energy company, which owns 43.4 percent of the overall partnership interest. ONEOK is one of the largest natural gas distributors in the United States, and its energy services operation focuses primarily on marketing natural gas and related services throughout the U.S.

For more information, visit the websites at www.oneok.com or www.oneokpartners.com.

For the latest news about ONEOK and ONEOK Partners, follow us on Twitter @ONEOKNews and @ONEOKPartners.

Analyst Contact:	Andrew Ziola
	918-588-7163
Media Contact:	Brad Borror
	918-588-7582

SOURCE ONEOK, Inc.

Synopsys to Present at 40th Annual Cowen TMT Conference

Thu, 24 May 2012 20:05:00 +0000

Synopsys to Present at 40th Annual Cowen TMT Conference

PR Newswire

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., May 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Synopsys, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNPS), a world leader in software and IP used in the design, verification and manufacture of electronic components and systems, today announced that John Chilton, senior vice president of marketing and corporate development, will speak at the 40th Annual Cowen Technology, Media & Telecom Conference in New York, on May 31, 2012.

This event will be broadcast live on the Internet via the Synopsys corporate website at http://www.synopsys.com/Company/InvestorRelations on Thursday, May 31, 2012 at 9:30 a.m. ET (6:30 a.m. PT). To access the live audio webcast, please go to the Synopsys corporate website at least ten minutes prior to the start of the presentation to register and to download and install any necessary multimedia software. A webcast replay of the event can also be accessed at the Synopsys corporate website.

About Synopsys

Synopsys, Inc. (Nasdaq:SNPS) is a world leader in electronic design automation (EDA), supplying the global electronics market with the software, intellectual property (IP) and services used in semiconductor design, verification and manufacturing. Synopsys' comprehensive, integrated portfolio of implementation, verification, IP, manufacturing and field-programmable gate array (FPGA) solutions helps address the key challenges designers and manufacturers face today, such as power and yield management, system-to-silicon verification and time-to-results. These technology-leading solutions help give Synopsys customers a competitive edge in bringing the best products to market quickly while reducing costs and schedule risk. Synopsys is headquartered in Mountain View, California, and has approximately 70 offices located throughout North America, Europe, Japan, Asia and India. Visit Synopsys online at http://www.synopsys.com/.

Investor Contact:
Roberta Reid
Synopsys, Inc.
(650) 584-1901

SOURCE Synopsys, Inc.

Centene Corporation To Present At Goldman Sachs 33rd Annual Global Healthcare Conference

Thu, 24 May 2012 20:00:00 +0000

Centene Corporation To Present At Goldman Sachs 33rd Annual Global Healthcare Conference

PR Newswire

ST. LOUIS, May 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC) today announced it will present at the Goldman Sachs 33rd Annual Global Healthcare Conference to be held June 5-7, 2012, at the Terranea Resort in Rancho Palos Verdes, Calif.

Centene's presentation is scheduled for Wednesday, June 6th, 2012 at 4:00 p.m. Pacific Daylight Time. A live audio webcast of the presentation will be available at: http://cc.talkpoint.com/gold006/060512a_lr/?entity=42_CLPQGN2.

Shortly after the presentation, a webcast replay will be available via the Company's website at www.centene.com under the Investors section.

About Centene Corporation

Centene Corporation, a Fortune 500 company, is a leading multi-line healthcare enterprise that provides programs and related services to the rising number of under-insured and uninsured individuals. Many receive benefits provided under Medicaid, including the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), as well as Aged, Blind or Disabled (ABD), Foster Care, long-term care, other state-sponsored programs and Medicare (Special Needs Plans). Centene's CeltiCare subsidiary offers states unique "exchange-based" and other cost-effective coverage solutions for low-income populations. The Company operates local health plans and offers a range of health insurance solutions. It also contracts with other healthcare and commercial organizations to provide specialty services including behavioral health, life and health management, managed vision, telehealth services, and pharmacy benefits management. More information regarding Centene is available at www.centene.com.

SOURCE Centene Corporation

Lennox International to Present at KeyBanc Conference

Thu, 24 May 2012 20:00:00 +0000

Lennox International to Present at KeyBanc Conference

PR Newswire

DALLAS, May 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Lennox International Inc. (NYSE: LII) today announced that Chairman and CEO Todd Bluedorn is scheduled to present at the KeyBanc Capital Markets Industrial, Automotive, and Transportation Conference on Thursday, May 31. Presentation materials can be accessed on the company's website at http://www.lennoxinternational.com.

(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20020304/DAM053LOGO)

Lennox International Inc. is a global leader in the heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration markets. Lennox International stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "LII." Additional information is available at http://www.lennoxinternational.com or by contacting Steve Harrison, Vice President, Investor Relations, at 972-497-6670.

SOURCE Lennox International Inc.

OneBeacon Government Risks' Molenaar and Stinson to Speak at National PRIMA Conference

Thu, 24 May 2012 20:00:00 +0000

OneBeacon Government Risks' Molenaar and Stinson to Speak at National PRIMA Conference

PR Newswire

MINNETONKA, Minn., May 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- OneBeacon Government Risks (OBGR), a member of OneBeacon Insurance Group (NYSE: OB), today announced that Dennis Molenaar, Vice President of Risk Control, and William Stinson, Business Development Manager, will present at the 2012 National Public Risk Management Association (PRIMA) Annual Conference, June 3-6 in Nashville, Tennessee.

Molenaar will present two sessions titled, "Employment Issues in a Tight Economy" and "Concerts, Demolition Derbies and Fairs-Oh My! Contract and Special Event Liability," being held on Monday, June 4, at 2 – 3:15 p.m. CDT and Tuesday, June 5, at 9:45 – 11 a.m. CDT, respectively. Stinson's session titled, "Playground Safety: More Than Skinned Knees," will take place on Monday, June 4, from 10:45 a.m. – 12 p.m. CDT. Each discussion will present various risk management techniques to help public entity risk managers reduce liability in specific areas.

About OneBeacon Government Risk: OneBeacon Government Risks provides solutions for midsized municipalities and counties, special districts including water and sanitation, non-rail transit authorities and other publicly funded agencies. Products include property, casualty and professional liability comprised of law enforcement, public officials and employment practices liability offered on a fully insured, deductible, self-insured retention or assumed reinsurance basis.

About OneBeacon: OneBeacon Insurance Group, Ltd. is a Bermuda-domiciled holding company that is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "OB." OneBeacon's underwriting companies offer a range of specialty insurance products sold through independent agencies, regional and national brokers, wholesalers and managing general agencies. Each business is managed by an experienced team of specialty insurance professionals focused on a specific customer group or industry segment. OneBeacon's solutions target professional liability; ocean and inland marine; collector cars and boats; energy; entertainment, sports and leisure; excess property; environmental; group accident; programs; public entities; technology; and tuition refund. For further information about our products and services visit: www.onebeacon.com and to remain up to date on OneBeacon's news, follow us on Twitter @OneBeaconIns or visit our online newsroom: www.onebeacon.com/newsroom.

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This press release may contain "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. All statements, other than statements of historical facts, included or referenced in this release which address activities, events or developments which we expect or anticipate will or may occur in the future are forward-looking statements. The words "will," "believe," "intend," "expect," "anticipate," "project," "estimate," "predict" and similar expressions are also intended to identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements include, among others, statements with respect to OneBeacon's:

change in book value per share or return on equity;
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expansion and growth of our business and operations; and
future capital expenditures.

These statements are based on certain assumptions and analyses made by OneBeacon in light of its experience and perception of historical trends, current conditions and expected future developments, as well as other factors believed to be appropriate in the circumstances. However, whether actual results and developments will conform to our expectations and predictions is subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from expectations, including:

claims arising from catastrophic events, such as hurricanes, windstorms, earthquakes, floods, or terrorist attacks;
recorded loss and loss adjustment expense reserves subsequently proving to have been inadequate;
the continued availability and cost of reinsurance coverage;
the continued availability of capital and financing;
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business opportunities (or lack thereof) that may be presented to it and pursued;
competitive forces, including the conduct of other property and casualty insurers and agents;
changes in domestic or foreign laws or regulations, or their interpretation, applicable to OneBeacon, its competitors, its agents or its customers;
an economic downturn or other economic conditions adversely affecting its financial position including stock market volatility;
actions taken by ratings agencies from time to time, such as financial strength or credit ratings downgrades or placing ratings on negative watch;
the risks that are described from time to time in OneBeacon's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including but not limited to OneBeacon's Annual Report on the Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2011 filed February 28, 2012.

Consequently, all of the forward-looking statements made in this press release are qualified by these cautionary statements, and there can be no assurance that the actual results or developments anticipated by OneBeacon will be realized or, even if substantially realized, that they will have the expected consequences to, or effects on, OneBeacon or its business or operations. OneBeacon assumes no obligation to update publicly any such forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

SOURCE OneBeacon Insurance Group

TI CEO Rich Templeton to speak at Sanford Bernstein investor conference

Thu, 24 May 2012 19:45:00 +0000

TI CEO Rich Templeton to speak at Sanford Bernstein investor conference

Live webcast at www.ti.com/ir

May 30, 2012, 9 a.m. Eastern time

PR Newswire

DALLAS, May 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) (NASDAQ: TXN) Chairman, President and CEO Rich Templeton will speak at Sanford C. Bernstein's 28th Annual Strategic Decisions Conference in New York City on Wednesday, May 30, at 9 a.m. Eastern time. Templeton will field questions from analysts and investors, as well as discuss TI's business outlook and strategy to address key markets for its analog and embedded processing technologies and how these capabilities position the company for growth.

The audio webcast can be accessed live through the Investor Relations section (http://www.ti.com/ir) of TI's website. An archived replay will be available on the website after his remarks.

About Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments semiconductor innovations help 90,000 customers unlock the possibilities of the world as it could be – smarter, safer, greener, healthier and more fun. Our commitment to building a better future is ingrained in everything we do – from the responsible manufacturing of our semiconductors, to caring for our employees, to giving back inside our communities. This is just the beginning of our story. Learn more at www.ti.com.

TXN-F

SOURCE Texas Instruments Incorporated

VSI Products Goes Big with Shopatron, Launching Seven New Online Stores

Thu, 24 May 2012 19:16:45 +0000

VSI Products Goes Big with Shopatron, Launching Seven New Online Stores

PR Newswire

SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif., May 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- VSI Products, a conglomerate of great cycling brands, has announced the launch of not one, but seven branded online stores. This feat was accomplished through VSI's partnership with Shopatron, allowing riders anywhere to buy all of VSI's products online, at their convenience, and pick them up at their local shop.

(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20101109/SHOPATRONLOGO)

VSI builds products for established cycling brands, including Intense BMX, THE, Sinz, Speedco, Vigor, EYE and ITS. The Shopatron eCommerce platform gives VSI the ability to sell all of its products directly to online shoppers in the U.S., and then assign the orders to local bike shops for delivery to the customer.

"This partnership with Shopatron opens a new sales channel for VSI and all seven of our brands," said Gregorio De Haro, VSI Products COO. "It not only allows us to sell to new consumers online, but also support and reward the retailers that already stock our products."

VSI's seven brands join almost 50 cycling brands already deployed on the Shopatron platform including Specialized, Cane Creek and Ritchey. These brands pass orders to about 2,000 local bike shops around the world.

"For companies like VSI Products, with multiple brands in their portfolio, having a full-service, world-class eCommerce solution makes it easier for them to get their products into the hands of consumers," said Ed Stevens, Shopatron founder and CEO. "And in the bicycle industry, where most sales come through local bike shops, incorporating those shops in your eCommerce strategy not only makes sense, it increases overall sales."

For more information about Shopatron, visit ecommerce.shopatron.com, call 866-625-5050 or visit us at booth #1715 at the Internet Retailer tradeshow in Chicago, June 5 - 8.

About VSI

Founded in 1993, VSI Products oversees design, manufacturing and marketing of a portfolio of cycling brands that includes Intense BMX, THE, Sinz, Speedco and ITS. Through consistent support of grassroots and national racing programs, VSI's brands have become wildly popular with riders of every skill and age level. Entering its 20th year, VSI is proud of its long-standing relationships with suppliers and retailers who offer a full line of products that have earned the trust and loyalty of riders around the world.

About Shopatron

Shopatron is the only eCommerce solution in the world that can increase a brand's sales online, while also increasing sales through brick-and-mortar retail stores. Shopatron's retail-integrated eCommerce with distributed order management provides an innovative and flexible approach to online sales that matches the unique needs of branded manufacturers and multi-channel retailers. Founded in 2001, Shopatron works with over 1,000 brands and 20,000 retail partners across more than 40 industries. Clients include top brands such as Bosch, Suzuki, Polaroid, Mizuno, Ducati, JL Audio, K2, Roland and Sport Chalet. The company has headquarters in San Luis Obispo, California. To learn more about Shopatron, visit ecommerce.shopatron.com.

SOURCE Shopatron

SAI Global Chairs Panel on Simplifying the Role of the Chief Compliance Officer at Compliance Week Annual Conference

Thu, 24 May 2012 19:08:12 +0000

SAI Global Chairs Panel on Simplifying the Role of the Chief Compliance Officer at Compliance Week Annual Conference

PR Newswire

PLAINSBORO, N.J., May 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- SAI Global Compliance, a worldwide leader in providing expertise, perspective, technology and tools in compliance, ethics and risk management solutions (GRC), will chair a high-profile panel at the seventh annual Compliance Week Conference for Financial, Legal, Risk, Audit & Compliance Officers which will be held on June 4-6, 2012 in Washington, D.C.

SAI Global's Senior Vice President of GRC Product Management, Colin Campbell, will chair a panel on "Using Technology to Simplify the Chief Compliance Officer's Job". Panelists Lamond Kearse, Metropolitan Transportation Authority, NY; Paul Robert, United Technologies Corporation; and David Baker, The Travelers Companies, will discuss how they've implemented new technology to help prioritize risks, get a global view of compliance activity, and focus on more strategic activities. SAI Global will also participate in roundtable discussions to discuss how modern corporations, with complex and multiple risks to monitor, can avoid drowning in data points but rather reap the benefits of technology to focus on analysis, decision-making and proactive measures.

Colin Campbell commented on the evolving nature of technology's use in the corporate compliance office by stating, "There's a wide range of technology in use today in global organizations. Some have embraced complete GRC technology solutions that integrate core compliance activities like policy and incident management with broader risk and audit management. Others are just beginning to see how they can maximize their stressed and stretched human and financial resources by using technology to deliver the charts, graphs, trend lines and other quantitative measures they need for decision-making instantly, without stress or multiple emails to offices around the world."

He continued his comments about the hesitancy of some organizations to embrace technology, "It's easy to think that the simple tools of the past, like email, spreadsheets and collaborative file sharing sites, provide the data needed by a compliance office. But that overlooks the type of analysis that's required by Boards and senior management today, and the amount of time it takes to gather data from multiple compliance offices around the world. We've found that once compliance officers see how web-based technology can not only give a single view into policies, incidents, training, regulatory updates and risk profiles but also pinpoint troublesome areas, they understand the value."

Learn more about the Compliance Week Conference and SAI Global Compliance.

About SAI Global Compliance
SAI Global provides organizations with a wide range of governance, risk and compliance (GRC) products, solutions and services that help build organizational integrity and meet overall business objectives. With more than twenty-five years' experience and offices in more than 25 countries, SAI Global's solutions include a wide range of GRC products and services including risk and culture assessments, a full range of advisory services, best practice Code of Conduct program development and review, whistleblowing hotline services, compliance and ethics training and awareness, regulatory knowledge, and the complete, award-winning Compliance 360® GRC Software Suite for policy management, case management, and third party compliance management including automated due diligence workflow and management. www.saiglobal.com/compliance

SOURCE SAI Global Compliance

GlobalSpec Defense & Security Technology Online Trade Show and Event Draws More Than 1,300 Attendees

Thu, 24 May 2012 19:00:00 +0000

GlobalSpec Defense & Security Technology Online Trade Show and Event Draws More Than 1,300 Attendees

81 percent of engineering, technical and industrial professionals at GlobalSpec virtual event are decision makers

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EAST GREENBUSH, N.Y., May 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Defense & Security Technology" online trade show and event on May 16 hosted by GlobalSpec drew more than 1,300 participants, with 81 percent of attendees reporting they are decision makers within their organizations. The free virtual conference is now available on demand to give engineers and industrial professionals easy access to educational presentations and industry-leading supplier resources from the live-day event.

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GlobalSpec's "Defense & Security Technology" event provided learning opportunities to discover some of the latest products and solutions from leading defense contractors and security system developers, including: electrical and electronic systems, communications and surveillance, materials, and computer hardware and software solutions. Attendees also had the chance to interact with exhibitors, network with their peers and attend educational sessions.

Industrial professionals were able to take advantage of these learning and networking opportunities from the convenience of their desktops, without having to budget for travel expenses or lose time away from the office.

"Industrial professionals who attended our Defense & Security Technology online event heard from experts on what's driving change in today's defense industry and interacted with leading defense contractors and security system developers," said Donna Lewis, vice president of e-publishing and e-events for GlobalSpec. "Global Spec online trade shows and events are also powerful forums for manufacturers and suppliers to showcase their products and innovative technologies to a captive and engaged audience."

Speakers and topics at the event included:

Compact High Performance Data Bus and Networking Solutions for Military Avionics – Avionics platforms are constantly being upgraded, or new ones developed, with the intent of increasing the functionality and capability of aircraft. These pressures have driven advancements in ruggedized small form factor boards and systems designed for avionics applications. This presentation described these advances and how systems designers can take advantage of them.
Presented by Sean Sleicher, Marketing Manager - Databus Products, Data Device Corporation
Transmission and Processing of Mission-Critical Video – Military organizations worldwide are working to integrate video input devices on all types of manned and unmanned platforms to gain the best possible view of the field of engagement. These video input devices, in turn, feed critical information in real time, over a local area network, to warfighters such as vehicle operators, navigators, weapons operators, and commanders. The communications platform increasingly chosen for this task is Gigabit Ethernet.
Presented by John Phillips, Senior Product Manager, Pleora Technologies, Inc.
Parylene Coatings for Enhanced Reliability of Electronics – Parylene conformal coating is a vapor-deposited material that can enhance the reliability of electronic components and assemblies. Ultra-thin, pinhole-free, with excellent chemical resistance, dielectric barrier properties and UV stability, it can: isolate and protect devices from harsh environments; provide thermal and electrical insulation; control metallic whisker growth; stabilize delicate micro/nano structures; provide a biocompatible surface for implantable medical devices; and stabilize/consolidate surfaces by micro-particle immobilization.
Presented by Alan Hardy, Automotive, Electronics & Military Market Manager, Specialty Coating Systems
Transitioning Military, Surveillance & Instrumentation Systems to SDI Digital Video – Military, surveillance and instrumentation systems have special needs for timing and information overlay that are different than those of broadcast systems. These issues were reviewed along with solutions.
Presented by Paul Hightower, CEO, Instrumentation Technology Systems (ITS)

Companies exhibiting at this event included: Newark / element14; Specialty Coating Systems; TE Connectivity; Data Device Corporation (DDC); Enertrols; Jamco Products, Inc.; and Maxon Precision Motors, Inc.

About GlobalSpec, Inc.

GlobalSpec, Inc. is the leading provider of digital media solutions designed to connect industrial marketers with their target audience of engineering, technical, industrial, scientific and manufacturing sector professionals. GlobalSpec provides its registered users with a domain-expert search engine to search more than 50,000 supplier catalogs by specification, a broad range of proprietary and aggregated Web-based content, over 15 annual online events, and more than 70 e-newsletters - helping them search for and locate products and services, learn about suppliers and access comprehensive technical content. For suppliers, GlobalSpec helps generate awareness, demand and engagement opportunities among the professionals they are looking to reach – from inbox to desktop, through networks and via real-time engagement.

GlobalSpec, SpecSearch, The Engineering Search Engine and The Engineering Web are registered trademarks of GlobalSpec, Inc.

Contact:
Amber Devin
Director – Marketing Communications
GlobalSpec, Inc.
Tel: 518.880.0200 ext. 5338
adevin@globalspec.com

SOURCE GlobalSpec, Inc.

Perfect World Entertainment to Showcase Neverwinter at E3 2012

Thu, 24 May 2012 18:21:09 +0000

Perfect World Entertainment to Showcase Neverwinter at E3 2012

The Siege of Neverwinter Continues with Stunning Cinematic and New Playable Content

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REDWOOD CITY, Calif., May 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Perfect World Entertainment today announced its plans for the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3), June 5 - 7, 2012, at the LA Convention Center in Los Angeles, CA. Headlining this year's Perfect World booth (#4512 West Hall) is Neverwinter, a free action MMORPG based on the world-renowned Dungeons & Dragons franchise.

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Those who visit the Perfect World booth will get an exclusive first look of The Siege of Neverwinter: Part II, a three part series cinematic trailer, in an enclosed theater area at the booth. Attendees will find themselves exploring and defending the city of Neverwinter as it rises from the ashes of destruction, with a playable, custom-built demo developed by Cryptic Studios especially for E3.

Throughout the expo, booth visitors will have a chance to collect a highly coveted Neverwinter tote bag and win a wide assortment of Neverwinter collectibles, including limited edition beanies and t-shirts. Players will also have a chance to enter raffles held twice daily. The raffles feature a wide assortment of prizes, including NVIDIA and AMD graphics cards, computer, and gaming equipment from Logitech and Alienware.

Behind Closed Doors:

Hands-on RaiderZ and Neverwinter demos will also be available exclusively for press by appointment to registered media only. Press members will have the opportunity to interview and hear from the producers and developers of RaiderZ and Neverwinter about the progress and development of the games. To schedule an appointment, please refer to the designated company contact listed above.

Perfect World E3 Line-up:

Neverwinter (PC, Action MMORPG)
Taking place in the iconic Dungeons & Dragons, city of Neverwinter, this free MMORPG will take you from the besieged walls of the city once known as The Jewel of The North, to subterranean passageways in search of forgotten secrets and lost treasure. Epic stories, strategic gameplay and classic roleplaying await those heroes courageous enough to enter the fantastic world of Faerun and the ruined city of Neverwinter.

More information: http://www.playneverwinter.com/

RaiderZ (PC, Monster-hunting MMORPG)
Experience the heart-pounding thrill of the hunt where the line between hunter and hunted quickly blurs. Track down colossal-sized monsters online in an open world that is as beautiful as it is deadly. In an exotic land overrun by hideous creatures, the country of Rendel has put out a call to all able-bodied adventurers. Will you discover the origins of the monsters' invasion and where their taste for human flesh comes from? Now, hunt together… or die alone!

More information: http://www.playraiderz.com

ABOUT PERFECT WORLD ENTERTAINMENT INC.
Perfect World Entertainment is a leading North American online games publisher specializing in immersive free-to-play MMORPGs. Founded in 2008, Perfect World Entertainment has published 10 popular titles, including Blacklight Retribution, Forsaken World, Perfect World International and Star Trek Online. The company works closely with its American development teams and partners such as Cryptic Studios, developer of the highly anticipated MMORPG Dungeons & Dragons Neverwinter, and Runic Games, developer of the hit Torchlight series, to provide unparalleled quality of service and game experiences to its players. A subsidiary of Perfect World Co., Ltd. (NASDAQ: PWRD), Perfect World Entertainment is headquartered in Silicon Valley, California. For more information, please visit: www.perfectworld.com

CONTACT:
Christine.Yeo@perfectworld.com
Perfect World Entertainment Inc.
(650) 590-7732

SOURCE Perfect World Entertainment