New Free Bingo Hour Announced at Boylebingo.com

DUNDALK, IRELAND--(Marketwire - November 7, 2012) - Online Bingo site Boylebingo.com has announced the addition of a new free bingo hour to its schedule. As a result, the popular bingo site now offers two hours of free bingo every day.

The bingo site, which has seen rapid expansion in the last twelve months, has decided to extend its free game offering on the back of player requests.

Roisin Curtis from Boylebingo.com said, "Our site is all about the community, free bingo hours help us foster this community spirit, and are a great way for new players to familiarise themselves with our site."

Players can now play free bingo for two hours every day. The latest addition to the free bingo roster is the free bingo hour from five to six in the evening every day, which launches on the 7(th) of November 2012. The seed for the room is ten pounds cash.

Online bingo players will be happy to hear that they can now play free bingo more often. Because online bingo is a social activity, with a heavy focus on chat between participants, free bingo games allow people to continue their social relationships online, without the need to stake real money.

To be successful in this sector, the priority has to be on building a community and fostering interaction between players. Boylebingo.com realises this, and will always try to give back to their players at every opportunity. The site is regarded in industry circles as being player driven. This is evident with the latest free bingo expansion.

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/PlayatBoylebingo

Twitter: @boylebingo

About Boylebingo

Boylebingo was established in 2010 and is the online bingo division of Boylesports the largest independent bookmaker in Ireland. The company does not accept players from the U.S.

 

Contact Information

Contacts:
Boylesports Online
Feargal Byrne
Gaming SEM Manager
00 353 42 939 3251
fbyrne@boylesports.com

 

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James Bond Skyfall Opening Week Gives Boost to Online Casinos

DUNDALK, IRELAND--(Marketwire - November 7, 2012) - The opening week of the latest James Bond flick Skyfall has seen an increase in online casino play. It seems that some people, who did not have an Aston Martin at their disposal, emulated their hero by playing in an online casino after they watched the movie.

The suave special agent is known for his lavish lifestyle and frequent trips to exotic casinos throughout the globe. The massive hype surrounding a new Bond release may have had knock on benefits for industries that the super spy is associated with.

Anthony Conroy, Casino and Games Manager at Boylecasino.com said, "Although we have no scientific evidence that a new James Bond movie causes a spike in casino play, anecdotally we did see an uplift during the opening week of Skyfall."

An important scene in the latest Bond movie is set in a Macau casino. This may have copper-fastened the connection between Bond and casinos in the minds of viewers. As a result, they decided to either reactivate an existing online casino account, or start playing online for the first time.

A typical bond fan is likely to play in casinos; many of them hold online accounts and enjoy the atmosphere of recreational play.

Like bar staff observing an increase in orders for Vodka Martinis "shaken not stirred" and Aston Martin dealerships seeing an increase in footfall, online casinos could well have experienced the Bond effect during the opening week of Skyfall.

Twitter: @BoylecasinoUK

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Boylecasinouk

About Boylecasino:

Boylecasino.com has been in operation since 2006. It features over 250 top table and slot games and is the online casino division of Boylesports the largest independent bookmaker in Ireland. The company does not accept players from the U.S.

Boylesports Online
Feargal Byrne
Gaming SEM Manager
00 353 42 939 3251
fbyrne@boylesports.com

 

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A Tale of Two Transitions: Russell 1000(R) Index & Russell Greater China Index Reflect Gains Ahead of Political Events in the U.S. & China

SEATTLE, WA--(Marketwire - November 7, 2012) -  On the cusp of two major global political events -- the U.S. presidential election and China's once-in-a-decade leadership transition during the Communist Party Congress -- the Russell 1000® Index of large cap U.S. stocks has returned 15.5% year-to-date and the Russell Greater China Index has returned 14.6% year-to-date through November 2, 2012. 

Ahead of the last two U.S. Presidential elections, the Russell 1000® Index did not show year-to-date gains ahead of Election Day, but actually fared better from election day through year-end. In 2008, the Russell 1000® Index returned (-31.1%) from the beginning of the year to Election Day and (-9.5%) after the election to the end of the year. In 2004, the Russell 1000® Index gained 3.1% from the beginning of the year to Election Day, but then gained 8.0% following the election through the end of the year.

The Russell Greater China Index also reflected better market performance following the 2002 Communist Party Congress's announcement of a new leader. The Russell Greater China Index returned (-12.9%) from the beginning of 2002 through the conclusion of the Communist Party Congress on November 15th, while the Index returned (-6.5%) from the conclusion of the Congress through the end of the year.

Interestingly, the Russell 1000® Index actually fared worse after Election Day in 2000, returning (-8.6%) through year-end relative to a 0.8% return year-to-date through the election. The 2000 U.S. Presidential election was marked by uncertainty and a recount in the State of Florida, with the actual winner not being declared until well into December 2000 and was only the fourth election in U.S. history where the eventual winner failed to win the popular vote.

2012 Year-to-Date Russell 1000® Index and Russell Greater China Index Performance

Index	YTD through 11/2/12
Russell 1000®  Index	15.5%
Russell Greater China Index	14.6%

Historic Russell 1000 Index Election Performance

Election Year	YTD to Election Day Russell 1000 Index Performance		Post-Election to End of Year Russell 1000 Index Performance
2008 (Election held 11/4/08)	-31.1%		-9.5%
2004 (Election held 11/2/04)	3.1%		8.0%
2000 (Election held 11/7/00)	0.8%		-8.6%

Historic Russell Greater China Index Leadership Transition Performance

Index	1/1/02 - 11/15/02		11/16/02 - 12/31/02
Russell Greater China Index	-12.9%		-6.5%

Source: Russell Investments

Please note: Indexes are unmanaged and cannot be invested in directly. Returns represent past performance, are not a guarantee of future performance, and are not indicative of any specific investment. Russell's publication of the Indexes or Index constituents in no way suggests or implies a representation or opinion by Russell as to the attractiveness of investing in a particular security. Inclusion of a security in an Index is not a promotion, sponsorship or endorsement of a security by Russell and Russell makes no representation, warranty or guarantee with respect to the performance of any security included in a Russell Index. 

Returns provided are US dollar-denominated.

Nothing contained in this material is intended to constitute legal, tax, securities or investment advice, nor an opinion regarding the appropriateness of any investment, nor a solicitation of any type. The general information contained in this publication should not be acted upon without obtaining specific legal, tax and investment advice from a licensed professional.

Russell Investment Group is a Washington, USA Corporation, which operates through subsidiaries worldwide, including Russell Investments, and is a subsidiary of The Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company.

For further information contact:
Adam Grodman
212-909-4781
agrodman@intermarket.com

 

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Case IH Platinum Sponsor of Indonesia Sugar Congress 2012

Case IH Will Present Its Solutions and Best Practices for Sugar Cane Production at the Most Important Event Dedicated to the Indonesian Sugar Industry

LUGANO, SWITZERLAND--(Marketwire - November 5, 2012) - Case IH is the top level sponsor of the Indonesia Sugar Congress 2012, which will be held in Jakarta on the 6^th and 7^th of November 2012.

The Congress is an international platform for global sugar producers, refiners, equipment manufacturers and end-users looking for investments, trades and partnerships in Indonesia. The event will see the participation of Dr Ir. H. Suswono, Indonesia's Minister of Agriculture, and other key speakers from government bodies, industry-related associations and companies. They will outline the most pressing challenges of the country's sugar industry and discuss opportunities for growth.

As Platinum Sponsor, Case IH will have a significant speaking role in the two-day event. Kenneth J. Schmidt, Case IH Product Performance Manager for sugar cane equipment, will take part in the proceedings for the "Growing Indonesian Sugar" technical session that will be held in the afternoon of November 6^th.

Mr Schmidt, who draws upon almost forty years of expertise in sugar cane equipment, will offer an insight into the optimization of sugar cane harvesting performance, highlighting the benefits of mechanization and the impact of advanced cultivation methods on sugar cane farming productivity.

Indonesia is South-East Asia's biggest consumer of sugar, which is primarily dedicated to direct human needs. With around 240 million people, it is the world's fourth most populous country and is showing a growing trend in the sugar industry. The use of agricultural technologies will be fundamental in developing the sugar cane business and in meeting this country's sugar needs, thus moving Indonesia towards a greater independence from sugar imports.

Drawing from over 50 years of worldwide leadership in sugar cane technologies, Case IH is able to provide not only first-class machinery for all sugar cane operations but also qualified knowledge and a full range of services, including after-sales support, technical training, tailored financing solutions and advice on best practices to help the long term growth of its customers' business.

"Sugar cane mechanization can help the industry to meet the growing market needs," commented Kenneth J. Schmidt. "It can be effectively applied to guarantee continuous operations and increased productivity with benefits in terms of safety for operators and efficient use of resources. Moreover, the adoption of the right set of machinery with appropriate cultivation methods could in turn result in increased outcome, higher yields and profitability".

Notes to the Editor:

Case IH offers the most advanced and reliable sugar cane harvesters in the market with the Austoft^® 8000 and Austoft^® 4000 series. The Austoft^® 8000 series, industry's highest capacity sugar cane harvesters, is ideally suited for the most demanding productivity needs. The Austoft^® 4000 series is designed specifically for small up to medium sized landholdings or for big plantations with reduced row spacing, where versatility and excellent maneuverability are key-factors.

Case IH sugar cane harvesters are complemented by a wide range of machinery for sugar cane operations. These include self-propelled sprayers, tillage and seeding complex, balers and other attachments, as well as tractors to carry out a variety of operations, from land preparation to cane haulage.

CASE IH is a CNH brand

Case IH is the professionals' choice, drawing on more than 160 years of heritage and experience in the agricultural industry. A powerful range of tractors, combines and balers supported by a global network of highly professional dealers dedicated to providing our customers with the superior support and performance solutions to be productive and effective in the 21st century. More information on Case IH products and services can be found online at www.caseih.com.

Case IH is a division of CNH Global N.V., whose stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: CNH), which is a majority-owned subsidiary of Fiat Industrial S.p.A. (FI.MI). More information about CNH can be found online at www.cnh.com.

For info and photos, please contact:
CNH International press office
e-mail: media.international@cnh.com
phone: +39 011 0086346

 

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Interface Masters Technologies Announces Niagara TAP Family Headlined by Industry-First 40Gb Link Aggregation TAP

Full TAP Family of Network Monitoring Products Includes 1Gb, 10Gb and 40Gb Fiber Link Aggregation TAP Systems

SAN JOSE, CA--(Marketwire - November 5, 2012) - Interface Masters, an industry leader and innovator in network Monitoring solutions, announced completion of its full TAP family marked by the announcement of the Niagara 3231, an industry-first 40G Link Aggregation TAP System. The family supports an array of 1G, 10G and 40G Passive TAP and Link Aggregation TAP options. The flagship Niagara 3231 consists of a TAP segment which possess full 40 Gigabit monitoring capabilities. The TAP system supports multiple TAP methodologies as well as Multi-Mode and Single-Mode fiber media configuration for 40Gbps. The system architecture is designed for flexibility, enabling to operate in various modes including split, aggregation and packet injection TAP. Additionally, the system supports a full suite of secure management including industry-standard management and logging tools. The full TAP family headlined by Niagara 3231 is designed to integrate with IDS, Sniffers, Analyzers, Probes, and Traffic Management appliances.

"Interface Masters is pleased to lead the TAP market into next generation monitoring with its new 40G Link Aggregation TAP System to ensure maximized visibility into high speed networks," stated Ben Askarinam, founder and CEO of Interface Masters Technologies. "With a versatile TAP family available with passive, active, multi-speed and multi-segment options, combined with our PacketMaster technology, we are positioned to provide complete, one-stop solutions at an industry-best price performance point."

The Niagara TAP Series, including Niagara 3231, provides key features including:

·         Split and Link aggregation TAP

·         Packet Injection

·         Passive Bypass

·         Gigabit Copper and Fiber(SX/LX), 10 Gigabit Fiber(SR/LR) and 40Gb QSFP+ options

·         Up to 4 segments

·         Hot-Swappable Redundant power supplies for maximum reliability

·         Management and Console Ports

·         CLI and WEB management

·         SSH and HTTPS for secure Management

·         TACACS+ and Syslog

·         NTP

·         EMC, FCC Class A, UL

The Niagara Passive TAP Series provides key features including:

·         Passive monitoring support

·         Support for 1 and 10 gigabit Fiber

·         Up to 10 segments per system

·         1U Rack-mountable chassis

·         factory configurable Optical split ratio

Availability

The Niagara Aggregation TAP and Niagara Passive TAP families are in production. The flagship Niagara 3231 will be in production December of 2012.

For pricing information, contact us sales@interfacemasters.com

About Interface Masters Technologies

Interface Masters is a leading vendor in the network monitoring and high speed networking markets. Based in the heart of the Silicon Valley, Interface Masters' expertise lies in Gigabit, 10 Gigabit and 40 Gigabit Ethernet network access and network connectivity solutions that integrate with monitoring systems and inline networking appliances. Flagship product lines include hardware load-balancers, specialized 10GE internal server adapter cards, switches, 10Gigabit and 40Gb external intelligent Network TAP and Bypass and failover systems that increase network visibility capabilities, network reliability and inline appliance availability.

Contact:
Aaron Nankin
aaronn@interfacemasters.com
408-441-9341

 

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Sitecore, Microsoft and MICROS to Host Exclusive Digital Travel Event

Invitation Only Event to Feature Alex Hunter, Company Incubator and Former Head of Global Online Marketing at Virgin

COPENHAGEN, DENMARK--(Marketwire - November 5, 2012) - Sitecore, a leading web content management and customer experience management software company, today announced it's hosting a half-day event on digital travel. Executives from Microsoft, MICROS eCommerce and Sitecore will discuss the latest digital trends and developments in the travel and hospitality industry. The seminar will be held on November 14, 2012 at The Raffles Hotel, Singapore.

Competition in travel and hospitality is fierce and the importance of a strong digital strategy is key to success. Modern consumers are privileged with a wide variety of choice and winning business and loyalty has never been more challenging. In a world where consumers use price comparison sites, and leverage social networks for reviews and recommendations before making a purchase, a competitive offering is not enough. Marketers need a strategy that helps them understand customer behavior so they can engage with them more effectively across all channels.

Sitecore and its partners will discuss best practices and real world examples on how to maximize marketing return on investment and build brand loyalty by delivering the most relevant experience to customers at any moment of interaction and via any communications channel. In addition, guest keynote speaker, Alex Hunter, Company Incubator and Former Head of Global Online Marketing at Virgin Group will present how to curate a global digital strategy to build brand loyalty in a connected world. The event will also feature an opening speech from H.E. Ms. Berit Basse, Ambassador of Denmark to Singapore. 

WHAT: Exclusive half day event featuring Alex Hunter, company incubator and former Head of Global Online Marketing at Virgin Group.

Presenters to discuss the future of digital travel and hospitality and share how successful customer engagement is the secret to creating the ultimate customer experience that build lifetime customers and increased revenue.

WHEN: November 14, 2012

WHERE: The Raffles Hotel, Singapore

Learn more and request a seat at this exclusive digital travel event.

About Sitecore
Sitecore is a global software company that creates products to deliver the most relevant experience and content to customers at any moment of interaction and via any communications channel -- the web, email, mobile, social and offline. Our customer experience management platform combines proven web content management with customer intelligence to create a single view of a customer that drives meaningful interactions, increases conversions and builds lifetime customers. Global brands, including Audley Travel, B-Europe, Carnival Cruise Lines, easyJet, Stena Line, Thomas Cook Travel Group, Translink, Travel Smart and The Peninsula Hotels rely on Sitecore to get and keep loyal customers who engage more and drive revenue growth.

About MICROS Systems, Inc. MICROS Systems, Inc. provides enterprise applications for the hospitality and retail industries worldwide. Over 330,000 MICROS systems are currently installed in table and quick service restaurants, hotels, motels, casinos, leisure and entertainment, and retail operations in more than 180 countries, and on all seven continents. In addition, MICROS provides property management systems, central reservation and customer information solutions under the brand MICROS-Fidelio for more than 26,000 hotels worldwide, as well as point-of-sale, loss prevention, and cross-channel functionality through its MICROS-Retail division for more than 100,000 retail stores worldwide. MICROS stock is traded through NASDAQ under the symbol MCRS.

Media Contact:
Patrick Qureshi
Sitecore International
+45 70 22 46 06 #275
pqu@sitecore.net

 

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Micrel Launches High-Side N-Channel MOSFET Driver With Integrated Charge Pump in an Ultra-Small Four-Pin Package

SAN JOSE, CA--(Marketwire - November 5, 2012) - Micrel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MCRL), an industry leader in high-performance analog and high-speed mixed signal solutions, LAN and timing and communications solutions, today introduced the MIC5019, a tiny high-side MOSFET driver with integrated charge pump designed to switch an N-Channel enhancement-mode MOSFET in high-side switch applications. The device is ideal for load switches, solenoid drivers and motor driver applications. The MIC5019 is currently available in volume, and pricing starts at $0.48 for 1K quantity. Samples can be ordered at: http://www.samplecomponents.com/scripts/samplecenter.dll?micrel. 

"In many high-side configurations, it is critical that the MOSFET remain turned on even as the source voltage approaches the supply voltage," noted Brian Hedayati, marketing vice president for the analog division at Micrel. "Micrel's MIC5019 MOSFET driver accomplishes this utilizing its internal charge pump to drive the MOSFET gate voltage higher than the supply voltage."

The MIC5019 features a tiny 4-pin 1.2mm x 1.2mm thin QFN package and a 2.7 - 9V supply voltage range. It offers a 16V gate drive at VDD = 9V and an 8V gate drive at VDD = 2.7V. Operating in low- and high-side configurations, it has a 150µA typical supply current at VDD = 5V and < 1µA shutdown supply current. The device operates at -40C to +125C-degrees junction temperature range. 

About Micrel, Inc.
Micrel, Inc. is a leading global manufacturer of IC solutions for the worldwide high performance linear and power, LAN and timing and communications markets. The Company's products include advanced mixed-signal, analog and power semiconductors; high performance communication, clock management, Ethernet switch and physical layer transceiver ICs. Company customers include leading manufacturers of enterprise, consumer, industrial, mobile, telecommunications, automotive, and computer products. Corporation headquarters and state-of-the-art wafer fabrication facilities are located in San Jose, CA, with regional sales and support offices and advanced technology design centers situated throughout the Americas, Europe and Asia. In addition, the Company maintains an extensive network of distributors and reps worldwide. Web: www.micrel.com.

 

Contact Information

Contact:
Julieanne DiBene
Marketing Communications
1-408-474-1276
Julie.DiBene@Micrel.com

 

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