2/11/2013

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Mon Feb 11, 2013 2:15 am (PST) . Posted by:

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FontLab Product Range Promotion Offers 15% Discount Until February 28th - Published on 02/11/13

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XChange UK today announce a new, limited time promotion which offers users a 15% discount on the popular FontLab Software product range through February 28th, 2013. The FontLab product range includes popular FontLab Studio 5, Fontographer, ScanFont, TransType Pro and SE, BitFonter TypeTool, FogLamp, AsiaFont Studio and more. The products offer robust capabilities for organizing, editing, manipulating, converting and customising fonts and so much more.

London, United Kingdom - XChange UK, the source for extended technology worldwide, are excited to announce a new, limited time promotion which offers users a 15% discount on the popular FontLab Software product range.

"FontLab products have proven to be dependable and are already priced affordably," offers Tami Stodghill, Press Relations Manager. "Any users who work closely with fonts will benefit from their powerful feature sets and save even more with this promotion."

The FontLab product range includes popular FontLab Studio 5, Fontographer, ScanFont, TransType Pro and SE, BitFonter TypeTool, FogLamp, AsiaFont Studio and more. The products offer robust capabilities for editing, manipulating, converting and customising fonts.

FontLab Studio 5 is the next-generation professional font editor. As a major upgrade of its predecessor FontLab 4.6, FontLab Studio 5 is a comprehensive solution for font foundries, professional type designers, typographers and graphic design studios, allowing them to design type, create, manipulate and modify fonts. FontLab Studio 5 supports all major outline font formats, including Type 1, TrueType, Multiple Master and OpenType.

Fontographer 5 makes it easy to design new typefaces and to customise existing fonts, and the result will be high-quality fonts that can reliably work across different operating systems. Unlike any other font editor on the market, Fontographer 5 combines an easy, intuitive and very efficient user interface with its state-of-the-art font creation technology, making it a perfect font editor for graphic designers, DTP professionals, calligraphers and type designers who do not wish to dive into the technical details of font creation.

ScanFont acts as a Plug-in for any of FontLab's font editors: TypeTool, Asiafont Studio, or FontLab Studio (sold separately). ScanFont has long been the best tool for turning scans into fonts. Anything that can fit into a scanner can quickly become a TrueType or Type 1 font. Now with the new version 5, users can do even more easier and faster!

TransType Pro delivers professional high-quality font conversion to the user's desktop and is the first consumer product on the market that allows seamless conversion to and from the OpenType format. Both the Macintosh and the Windows version of TransType Pro can convert fonts between the Mac and the Windows platform, and between PostScript, TrueType, and OpenType. TransType Pro supports batch conversion so users can convert their font libraries from legacy font formats such as PostScript Type 1 into the new cross-platform OpenType format.

BitFonter is a stand-alone application for the organisation, editing, and converting of fonts. Some of the features include:
* Ability to organise fonts into projects for easier management
* Lets users convert from any supported format to any other
* Supports bitmap TrueType fonts with full Unicode and optional grayscale support
* Provides professional image-editing tools, transformations, and filters
* Uses PhotoFont technology for creating full-colour fonts with transparency
*And more

TypeTool 3 is the perfect utility when a user needs a good basic font editor for TrueType, OpenType, and Type 1 fonts. With TypeTool 3, users can add and edit characters in fonts, change font names, styles, metrics, kerning, and a host of other "inside information" that controls how fonts look and work.

FogLamp 2 enables the user to make OpenType fonts with Fontographer. Users can design glyphs in Fontographer, and use FogLamp to turn the FOG files directly into OTF or TTF files. FogLamp offers easy drag-and-drop batch conversion of multiple font files.

AsiaFont Studio is the only commercially available two-byte font editor for large Japanese, Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Unicode fonts. It can handle fonts with up to 65,536 characters!

The FontLab product range promotion is available now through XChange UK. To order, or for more information, users please visit XChange UK online.

FontLab Products on Promotion at XChange UK: http://www.xchangeuk.com/sdg/FontLab

XChange are a leading supplier of PDF workflow and automation tools, desktop graphic and publishing applications, QuarkXTension(R) technology; Adobe InDesign(R), Acrobat(R) and Photoshop(R) Plug-ins(R) and other design and publishing utilities. They extended technology products from across the world specific to the print, pre-press, publishing and creative industries and make them available to an extensive user base via their their web site.

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Tami Stodghill
Press Relations
+44 (0)845 259 0255
United Kingdom
tstodghill@xchangeuk.com

Facebook Profile: http://www.facebook.com/XChangeUK
Twitter Profile: http://www.twitter.com/XChangeUK

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First Comparison and Diagnostic Tool released for Apple iOS Devices - Published on 02/11/13

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Sao Paulo startup, Lirum Labs today introduces Lirum Device Info 1.0, their new first of its kind utility developed for iPhone, iPad and iOd touch devices. Lirum Device Info provides detailed specifications of each model of each iOS device ever released. With ten categories of specifications, such as connectivity, battery and display, the app organizes more than a hundred fields, and allows anyone to visually compare the specifications of two devices side-by-side.

Sao Paulo, Brazil - Startup Lirum Labs today is proud to announce the release of its Lirum Device Info app for iPhone, iPod touch and iPad devices. It's the first app of its kind to provide detailed specifications of each model of each iOS device ever released. With ten categories of specifications, such as Connectivity, Battery and Display, the app organizes more than a hundred fields, and allows the user to visually compare the specifications of two devices side-by-side.

For example, the user can choose to compare its current iPhone 4S with an iPhone 5, to see how many features evolved, and how much each feature has evolved. In addition to the comparison feature, the application offers a number of other unique and helpful features: a real-time graph showing the status of the device memory, with an option to "force release" RAM, a sortable/searchable process list and system log; a real-time multicore CPU usage graph, and a list of active connections (displaying all IP's that your device is connected to). Lirum Device Info also provides a beautiful battery life prediction screen, and real-time sensor feedback (for the accelerometer, gyroscope and magnetometer).

"Sometimes users can get confused about each generation of their iPhones / iPads: not knowing for sure, what GSM or CDMA bands are compatible with their specific model. If the device is refurbished, how to make sure that the accelerometer is OK, or how to quickly identify it as an iPhone 4 or 4S, an iPad 3rd generation or 4th, and so on. Our solution will deal with these situations, and will also provide a complete set of technical information, diagnostic, monitoring and profiling tools." said Lirum Labs founder and CEO, Rogerio Hirooka. "We want this app to be commonplace amongst developers and users. They are welcome to feed our support forum, suggesting more features and providing feedback."

Device Requirements:
* iPhone 3GS, 4, 4S, iPhone 5, iPod touch (3/4/5 Gen) and iPad
* Requires iOS 6.0 or later
* Universal Application
* 5.7 MB

Pricing and Availability:
Lirum Device Info 1.0 is $2.99 USD (or equivalent amount in other currencies) and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Utilities category. There is also a Lite version, available for free.

Lirum Labs: http://www.lirumlabs.com/en/
Lirum Device Info 1.0: http://liruminfo.lirumlabs.com/
Purchase and Download: https://itunes.apple.com/app/lirum-device-info-system-monitor/id591453716
Screenshot 1: http://liruminfo.lirumlabs.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2013/01/iPad31Compare-1024x768.png
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Located in Sao Paulo, SP/Brazil, Lirum Labs was founded in 2008 by CEO Rogerio Hirooka. Delivering quality products since them, we have a history of successful web implementations in e-commerce, finance, media and modeling. Starting in 2012, we are now focusing on the mobile application business. All Material and Software (C) 2008-2013 Lirum Labs T Sistemas / All Rights Reserved. Apple, the Apple logo, iPhone, iPod and iPad are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries.

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Rogerio Hirooka
CEO
+55 11 9 9998 6101
Brazil
rogerio@lirumlabs.com

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Document Writer Released for iPhone and iPad - Published on 02/11/13

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California based Nexscience today introduces Document Writer 1.0, its latest productivity app developed for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. The latest in a series of innovative products introduced by Nexscience, Document Writer features a superior word processor, offering rich text editing, PDF conversion, file management and a cloud sharing framework through which users can seamlessly work with cloud based storage systems like Dropbox and Google Drive.

Santa Clara, California - Nexscience, the leader in mobile consumer apps, is thrilled to announce the release of its latest application, Document Writer 1.0 for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. The app is the latest in a series of innovative products introduced to the Apple users by Nexscience. Document Writer features a rich text editor, PDF converter, file manager and a cloud sharing framework through which users can seamlessly work with cloud based storage systems like Dropbox and Google Drive.

Users can create professional quality documents in open standard format that can be viewed or edited in Adobe PDF, Microsoft Word or any other standard word processing application. The app also features a high quality viewer for Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, PDF, Text and a wide variety of image file formats. Users can download files from virtually anywhere: from the internet, from a computer through a USB cable or from an external file management system like Dropbox or Google Docs.

"Mobile Smart Phones are now capable of doing what we used to do with our desktop computers" said Faisal Faruqi, CTO for Nexscience and an Industry veteran. "With increased computing power and rich hardware capability in smart phones, the innovation in applications is taking the benefits of mobile technology directly to common users"

Device Requirements:
* iPhone 3GS, 4, 4S, iPhone 5, iPod touch (3/4/5 Gen) and iPad
* Requires iOS 4.0 or later
* 16.3 MB

Pricing and Availability:
Document Writer 1.0 is $3.99 USD (or equivalent amount in other currencies) and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Productivity category.

Nexscience: http://Nexscience.com
Document Writer 1.0: http://appsupport.weebly.com/document-writer.html
Purchase and Download: https://itunes.apple.com/app/document-writer-word-processor/id595073719
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Based in Santa Clara, California, Nexscience was launched in 2009 as the company focusing on building the Next Generation of applications for mobile platforms. Copyright (C) 2009-2013 Nexscience LLC. All Rights Reserved. Apple, the Apple logo, iPhone, iPod and iPad are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries.

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Faryal Faruqi
CEO
650-867-4693
United States
pr@nexscience.com

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5 Star Life Inventory Apps - Complex and Amazing! Well Worth the Money - Published on 02/11/13

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Indie developer James Hollender's Life Inventory apps may be complex, but once understood are amazing. The iPad and iPhone versions are Lifestyle apps that guide users in creating their own Life Inventory, which can provide greater self understanding of personality, strengths and weaknesses leading to a better quality of life. These apps allow the user to learn more about themselves than ever thought possible and at only a small fraction the cost of a single visit to a therapist.

Revere, Massachusetts - Indie developer James Hollender's Life Inventory apps may be complex, but once understood are amazing. The iPad and iPhone versions are Lifestyle apps that guide users in creating their own Life Inventory, which can provide greater self understanding of personality, strengths and weaknesses leading to a better quality of life. These apps allow the user to learn more about themselves than ever thought possible and at only a small fraction the cost of a single visit to a therapist.

The following 5 star review was recently received for the Life Inventory for iPad app:

Complex and Amazing! Well worth the $$ -- by Alpine Eddy

"I have put a number of hours of work into using this app and can now say that I love it. At first, the interface was overwhelming. I had trouble getting my head around all the categories and how they fit together. The user has to understand that what has been done here is taking an idea that was once clumsily used as a spreadsheet and transformed it into a true database application. Once I read all of the directions and dove in, it became clearer. I believe the developer has made an amazing product that covers most anyone's needs to do a complete and thorough 4th and 5th step. I have hundreds of entries and being able to sort and search at a glance is not only wonderful, it really allows you to get more out of the process than writing it all on paper would. Privacy is a big concern for me and I feel that it is well addressed here. If you're doing your 4th step right, it will take some time. The backup and privacy features allow me to be completely honest.

"Try that with paper. If you don't like it, try getting someone to design a custom database for you that allows the end user to further customize for under $10."

Both the iPad and iPhone/iPod touch versions accomplish exactly the same thing, only the interface is considerably different for each because of the significant differences in screen size.

The process of completing a Life Inventory does not directly address anyone's specific problems, habits or addictions, but rather helps the user examine in detail events that have transpired in their life. The Life Inventory apps gently assists the user in probing into not only what happened, but also why it happened. The questions asked help the user delve into areas often never considered before, like:

* What did I want?
* Why did I want it?
* What am I not admitting?
* What lie did I tell myself?
* What did I leave out or not say?
* What lie did I tell others?
* Have I ever done the same thing?
* Was it any of my business?
* Were my expectations reasonable?
* What was the real truth?
* What was I not seeing?
* Did I fail to see the facts of the situation?
* What actions did I take to get what I wanted?
* What actions did I omit to get what I wanted?

Life Inventory guides the user through six different steps, each with its own activity grouping, for making a Life Inventory:

* Build Lists
* Causes and Effects
* My Part
* Fears Analysis
* Fear Questions
* Sex Relations

Throughout the process, users are encouraged to enter data into their Inventory, be completely honest about themselves and take advantage of encouragement and support.

The Inventory begins by making one simple list, which defines four fixed Categories in which to file away what are broadly categorized as Incidents:

* People
* Institutions and Organizations
* Principles, Ideals and Beliefs
* Sources of Anxiety and Excitement

Each of the four Categories will contain hierarchical sub-categories. From there, users outline Entities and then individual Incidents related each Entity.

Step-by-step, users complete the Causes and Effects of each Incident. Next, users determine the part they played in each Incident listed. It is not unusual to create hundreds of Incident forms, each devoted to a single incident. The app includes the ability to create and save all written lists and forms with password protection. Having completed all their Incident forms, users can refer to these forms to help list all their Fears. The app includes the following eight pre-defined fears, to which the user is free to add:

* Other people's opinions
* Not getting what I want
* Not having control of the situation
* Financial insecurity
* Abandonment
* Physical harm
* Failure
* Success

The fifth step is examining each Fear category and answering the following key questions:

* Why did I have this fear?
* When did I first notice this fear in my life?
* How did I hold on to this fear?
* What did this fear make me do?
* What chain of circumstances did this fear set in motion in my life?
* How did I react to this fear?
* What decision did this fear cause me to make?
* How did self-reliance fail me?
* What should I have done instead?

And the sixth and final step is examining Sex Relations, where users answer all the following questions regarding each of their sexual relationships:

* How was I selfish?
* Where was I dishonest?
* Where was I inconsiderate?
* Who was hurt in this situation?
* Did I arouse jealousy, suspicion, or bitterness?
* Where was I at fault?
* What should I have done instead?
* What will I do in the future?
* Did I pray or have spiritual conversations with him/her?
* Did I pray for him/her?
* Did I enjoy his/her company?
* Did we bring each other closer to God?

"The process of completing a Life Inventory doesn't directly address anyone's specific problems, habits or addictions, but rather helps the user examine in detail events that have transpired in their life," stated indie developer James Hollender. "The Life Inventory app gently assists the user in probing into not only what happened, but also why it happened." James Hollender is also the author of a suite of Nutrient apps based on the USDA National Nutrient Database:

* iCarbs (Carbohydrates)
* iCholesterol (Dietary Cholesterol)
* iFiber (Fiber)
* iKals (Calories)
* iProteins (Proteins)
* iSatFat (Saturated Fat)
* iSodium (Sodium)
* iSugars (Sugars)
* Vitamin K (Vitamins K1, K1D & K2)

Just recently released is the iNutrients app, featured at MacWorld, which provides an easy way for users to record and track what they eat and be provided with information for 10 nutrients, the same nine listed above plus Potassium. Built right into the app is the entire USDA National Nutrient Database for all 10 nutrients. No Internet access is required so the searches are lightning fast. Privacy of the user's information is important so all data is kept on the device. The iNutrients app, and all the other nutrient apps, are universal apps which work on iPhone, iPad and iPod touch devices.

Device Requirements:
* "Life Inventory" - iPhone and iPod touch
* "Life Inventory for iPad" - iPad only
* Requires iOS 4.3 or later

Pricing and Availability:
Life Inventory and Life Inventory for iPad are each $9.99 (USD) and available worldwide exclusively through the iTunes App Store in the Lifestyle category. A Lite version of each app is $1.99, which supplement the main app by providing a mock Moral Inventory from which the user can learn by example and experimentation. Review copies are available on request.

James Hollender: http://www.hollender.com/index.html
Life Inventory: http://www.hollender.com/MoralInventory.html
Purchase and Download (iPad): http://itunes.apple.com/app/life-inventory-ipad/id450749504
Purchase and Download (iOS): https://itunes.apple.com/app/life-inventory-12-step-moral/id463922586
YouTube Video (Quick Look): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_y6DhrEY_Kg
Screenshots: http://www.hollender.com/MoralInventory.html#screenshots1

Based in Revere, Massachusetts, Indie developer James Hollender is a well seasoned Information Technology professional who has been familiar with Apple products since the days of the first Macintosh computer and has been involved with object oriented programming since the introduction of Java, culminating most recently in writing apps in Objective C for the iPhone, iPod touch and iPad. His innovative ideas have resulted in numerous suggestions and other awards including a commendation from The President of the United States. James Hollender has been involved writing iPad apps with Foliage, Kronos, Olympus and Cross Country Automotive Services (now Agero). Copyright (C) 2010-2013 James Hollender. All Rights Reserved. Apple, the Apple logo, iPhone, and iPod are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries. Other trademarks and registered trademarks may be the property of their respective owners.

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James Hollender
Owner
617-447-7747
United States
james@hollender.com

LinkedIn Profile: http://www.linkedin.com/in/jimhollender

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LinkOptimizer for InDesign at 50% off on BitsDuJour: February 11-12 - Published on 02/11/13

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Toronto based Zevrix Solutions today announces that LinkOptimizer, its popular workflow automation solution for Adobe InDesign, is available at 50% off on the discount website BitsDuJour on February 11-12 only. Awarded 4 out of 5 starts by Computer Arts magazine, LinkOptimizer allows to reduce InDesign job size, speed up processing and reduce production costs by eliminating excess image data of InDesign links, performing essential image adjustments and converting file formats.

Toronto (ON), Canada - Zevrix Solutions today is thrilled to announce that LinkOptimizer, its popular workflow automation solution for Adobe InDesign, is available at 50% off on the discount website BitsDuJour on February 11-12 only. Awarded 4 out of 5 starts by Computer Arts magazine, LinkOptimizer automates complex image manipulation tasks allowing to significantly reduce the size of InDesign links, save processing time and reduce production costs.

"LinkOptimizer makes cutting huge linked images down to size a cinch," says Computer Arts. "For those wanting to quickly optimize their images and cut down on processing time, LinkOptimizer is a very smart choice."

LinkOptimizer works automatically with Adobe Photoshop to eliminate the excess image data of InDesign links, perform essential image adjustments and convert image formats. For example, with just a click of a button users can:

* Scale and crop images to match their dimensions in InDesign
* Change their resolution to 300 dpi
* Convert all RGB images to CMYK
* Resave all JPEG images as TIFF
* Run a Photoshop Action on each image

At the end of processing, LinkOptimizer reimports images to InDesign at 100% in their precise position. In addition, the software can apply sharpening filters, merge layers and delete hidden ones, and process copies of InDesign documents and images instead of original files. As a result, users can save gigabytes of disk space and countless hours of optimizing images manually; accelerate document output; reduce job turnaround and cut costs through faster processing.

Pricing and Availability:
LinkOptimizer can be purchased form BitsDuJour at 50% off for $129.95 (USD) on February 11-12 only. A Trial version is also available for download. LinkOptimizer is available for Mac OS X 10.4.2-10.8 and works with InDesign CS3-CS6.

Zevrix Solutions: http://zevrix.com
LinkOptimizer: http://www.bitsdujour.com/software/linkoptimizer/
Download LinkOptimizer: http://zevrix.com/LinkOptimizer.dmg
Screenshot: http://zevrix.com/screenshots/lo4/links-lrg-med.jpg

Located in Toronto, Canada, Zevrix Solutions provides automation and productivity solutions for Adobe Creative Suite software, PDF and graphic file diagnostics and Microsoft Office on Mac OS. Zevrix is dedicated to help professionals increase their profits through automating everyday tasks, producing error-free documents, saving disk space and cutting production costs. For more information, visit their website. Copyright (C) 2013 Zevrix Solutions. All Rights Reserved.

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Owner
858-206-0607
Canada
media@zevrix.com

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Discover Unique and Curated Tourist Attractions Nearby with Crash - Published on 02/11/13

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Crashworks, Inc. today announces Crash City Guides 1.0.2, an update to its popular location-based attraction discovery app for iOS devices. Crash singles out the wild, the wonderful and the just plain weird "photo-worthy" locations around you and features off the beaten path locations. The app lets users add cool and unique spots that only they may know about and more. Version 1.0.2 adds new Austin guide, descriptive homepage icons, updated description view with new UX and performance bug fixes.

Pasadena, California - Introducing Crash, a new location-based attraction discovery app and website where users can find 1,000s of unique and curated tourist attractions. Crash singles out the wild, the wonderful and the just plain weird "photo-worthy" locations around you and features off the beaten path locations including hidden waterfalls, nine giant donuts (and one bagel), and hundreds of cool film locations like Elliot's house from E.T. and the Kill Bill chapel.

"Think of Crash as Yelp, meets Foursquare, meets Instagram - with a touch of Roadside America - all around photo-worthy tourist attractions," said Erick Laubach, CEO of Crashworks, Inc. Crash lets anyone be their own tour guide and explore the attractions which make a city unique - places like amazing street art projects by the likes of Banksy and Shepard Fairey and museums you never knew existed (McDonald's Museum, anyone?)."

Discover or Be the Discoverer:
When visiting a Crash attraction, users can "check in" and post additional photos and comments to rack up points and compete with their friends to turn a city into their personalized game board. Those with the most overall points will rule the leaderboard! For locals, Crash lets users add cool and unique spots that only they may know about, earning them credit (and the glory) of being the "discoverer."

Additional Crash's Current Features Include:
* Discover 1,000s of unique and curated tourist attractions close to you
* Toggle between list, photo, and map view for easy exploring
* Filter by tags to find that perfect location
* Save attractions and add them to a "to-do" list
* Add new attractions, photos, and comments to document your discoveries
* Browse photos and read original content
* Follow friends and see what attractions they've explored
* Earn points and rule the leaderboard

Device Requirements:
* iPhone 3GS, 4, 4S, iPhone 5, iPod touch (3/4/5 Gen) and iPad
* Requires iOS 5.0 or later
* 11.5 MB

Pricing and Availability:
Crash City Guides 1.0.2 is Free and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Travel category.

Crash City Guides 1.0.2: http://www.cra.sh
Download from iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/app/crash-be-your-own-tour-guide/id585479168
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Crash is a product of Crashworks, Inc., a new travel start-up currently being incubated at Idealab. Crash city guides are currently available for Austin, Hawaii, Los Angeles, San Diego and San Francisco with more cities being added soon. For more information, visit Crashworks online. Copyright (C) 2013 Crashworks, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Apple, the Apple logo, iPhone, iPod and iPad are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries.

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Stephan West
Public Relations
United States
stephan@idealab.com

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LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/company/crashworks-inc
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MacXDVD Surprises All Lovers with BOGO Offer on Valentine's Day - Published on 02/11/13

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MacXDVD Software announces an unbeatable Valentine's Day promotion from now to February 22, 2013, awarding all loved ones to buy one get one for free in this red hot season. MacX DVD Ripper Pro, MacX Video Converter Pro and video streaming app Air Playit, are capable of copying DVDs to hard drive, ripping all DVDs movies & much more. Movie addicts and HD camcorder fans can maximize the functionality of their portable devices, enjoy romantic films and cherish marvelous moments for later viewing.

Chengdu, China - The romantic Valentine's Day is coming! MacXDVD Software, a reputed and prominent enterprise specialized in the development of video and audio solutions in multimedia, marks this celebration with an unbeatable Valentine's Day promotion from now to February 22, 2013, awarding all loved ones to buy one get one for free in this red hot season.

Love is eternal and is the most incredible thing lasting forever in the whole life. To show the wholehearted love to sweethearts and make it memorable, Valentine's Day is the great occasion that couldn't be better. Roses, chocolates and greeting cards become must-have. Watching romantic DVD movies, preserving unforgettable home-made videos recorded by HD camera or playing back videos on portable devices, no matter at home or in a sweet vacation, a wondrous journey of love. Just in time for Valentine's Day, MacXDVD Software is sharing the love in this romantic season and set to offer 18 days of outstanding Valentine's Day Buy One Get One Free Promotion to spoil loved ones to enrich Valentines digital life and add to Valentines sweetness.

MacX Holiday Video Converter Pack, a stunning bundle of MacX DVD Ripper Pro, MacX Video Converter Pro and video streaming app Air Playit, is capable of copying DVD to hard drive, ripping all DVDs movies, no matter homemade DVDs or copy-protected DVDs like CSS, Disney copy protection, Sony ARccOS promotion, downloading online videos, converting among HD and general videos for vivid video enjoyment on all gadgets, and streaming video & audio to iPhone, iPad, iPod, Android, etc via WiFi and 3G/4G network. With the help of this program, movie addicts and HD camcorder fans can maximize the function of portable devices, better enjoy romantic films and keep the marvelous moment for later viewing with beloved ones.

In addition, customers will receive MacX iPhone Mounter for free as a Valentine's Day present after a purchase of this DVD video converter Pack during the Valentine's Day special offer period. With the assistance of the Valentine's Day gift, users can also transfer videos, music, photos of the dearest one, etc from iPhone, iPod, iPad to Mac at fast speed.

This Valentine's Day deal doesn't end here, MacXDVD also makes this sweet day quite unique and wondrous by furnishing other amazing discount offer during the romantic season, covering an extensive range of highly-acclaimed software, from MacX DVD Ripper Pro, MacX Video Converter Pro to iPhone iPad DVD video converter packs. Besides, it offers shockingly affordable price with favorable discount for school, university, student, teachers, government or any other non-profit organizations on all the products to celebrate the spirit of love.

MacXDVD Software: http://www.macxdvd.com
MacXDVD Special Offer: http://www.macxdvd.com/special-offer/

MacXDVD Software is a division of Digiarty Software Company, owns a professional multimedia software development team, providing a range of products for Macintosh Computer users, including MacX Video Converter, MacX DVD Ripper, DVD Author, DVD backup tools, etc, series of apps for Apple video player, and iPhone, iPad 2D and 3D video games. Copyright (C) 2013 MacXDVD Software, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Apple, the Apple logo and Macintosh are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries.

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86-28-85134884
China
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AppClover Appoints 10-Year Code-Wrangler Greg Johnson as CTO - Published on 02/11/13

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As a leading resource for mobile app marketing and monetization training and tools, AppClover announces today that experienced web developer Greg Johnson has signed on as Chief Technology Officer, bringing his rich and varied background in managing and developing complex web applications to the quickly growing team. Greg was most recently part of a launch team that brought together renowned marketers, entrepreneurs, and world-changers.

Garden Grove, California - As a leading resource for mobile app marketing and monetization training and tools, AppClover announces today that experienced web developer Greg Johnson has joined as Chief Technology Officer, bringing his rich and varied background in managing and developing complex web applications to the quickly growing team.

"Greg brings an unrivalled problem solving ability and passion to the AppClover team," said Len Wright, CEO of AppClover. "With his impressive experience in the industry, Greg knows how to get the job done while managing our team of developers and designers."

Most recently, Greg was part of a launch team that brought together renowned marketers, entrepreneurs, and world-changers such as: Peter Diamandis (author of New York Times best-seller "Abundance"), Rich Schefren, Brian Tracy (multiple best-selling author), Greg Habstritt, and Dr. Robert Cialdini (author of best-seller "Influence").

Greg also has a background working with some of the biggest names in the Information Marketing industry, including: Bill Phillips, Greg Habstritt, Gail Kingsbury, and others.

"It's amazing to see what app developers can do given the right tools, and with the AppClover team, I'm dedicated to giving them world-class resources that can't be found anywhere else," said Greg Johnson, CTO of AppClover. "I'm excited to join AppClover and work with these brilliant guys to bring to market new and innovative solutions that help appreneurs make their apps more successful than ever."

Versed in numerous programming languages and frameworks, Greg is overseeing the development of AppZine Machine, a groundbreaking web application for creating and publishing magazine apps onto mobile outlets like Apple's Newsstand and Android marketplace. Users can simply follow the steps and use the WYSIWYG drag and drop user interface to design, create and publish their own interactive, multi-media mobile magazine, making it available to the hundreds of millions of mobile phone and tablet users worldwide. AppZine Machine is currently in beta and will launch later this year.

In addition, Greg oversees all technical aspects of AppClover's growing network of websites, training courses, and interactive tools with one goal: provide mobile developers with a wide range of industry-leading app marketing tips and resources. The company empowers appreneurs to make their mobile apps successful and profitable with exclusive content, their courses App Traffic Academy and App Store Optimization Ninja (coming soon), Appreneur Magazine, and soon app marketing services thanks to their recent acquisition of Marketing Your App.

AppClover: http://appclover.com
Company Overview: http://appclover.com/about/company-overview/
AppZine Machine: http://appzinemachine.com
Appreneur Magazine: http://appreneurmagazine.com
App Traffic Academy: http://www.apptrafficacademy.com

Based in Anaheim, California, AppClover LLC was co-founded in 2012 by Len Wright and Matthew Lutz. CEO Len Wright boasts more than 20 years experience in sales, human behavior, online and offline marketing, joint ventures, and App brokering. He has demonstrated the rare ability to connect the dots and create massive leverage within the projects he works on. Len Co-Founded the Manifest Station, which compiled more than 650 hours of teaching video content, plus hundreds of articles, audio interviews, and content pieces from best-selling celebrity authors, coaches and entrepreneurs. COO Matthew Lutz founded and ran a 7-figure boutique advertising agency catering to an international clientele. Most recently, Matthew worked as an online and affiliate marketing gun-for-hire, called in on multiple, 7-figure product launches. The company has an energetic passion for building strong, value-based relationships, while creating win-win deals that always embody their philosophy of service and
integrity. Copyright (C) 2013 AppClover LLC. All Rights Reserved. Apple, the Apple logo, iPhone, and iPod are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries.

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United States
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LinkedIn Profile: http://www.linkedin.com/in/jvconnector
Twitter Profile: http://twitter.com/appclover

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Announcing PaintCode 1.3 - Published on 02/11/13

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PixelCut today is proud to announce PaintCode 1.3, a full-featured vector drawing app that instantly generates Objective-C drawing code. Bridging the gap between programmers and graphic designers, PaintCode has quickly become one of the most popular developer tools on the Mac. PaintCode 1.3 is the biggest update of PaintCode yet. The new version adds support for images, the ability to import Adobe Photoshop documents, an entirely new color picker and many other features and improvements.

Bratislava, Slovakia - PixelCut today is proud to announce PaintCode 1.3, a full-featured vector drawing app that instantly generates Objective-C drawing code. Bridging the gap between programmers and graphic designers, PaintCode has quickly become one of the most popular developer tools on the Mac.

PaintCode 1.3 is the biggest update of PaintCode yet, bringing many new features and improvements.

Images:
One of the most requested features, the ability to import and use images in PaintCode drawings, is finally available. Users can import both Retina and non-Retina alternatives of their images, keeping the generated code resolution independent.

PSD Import:
PaintCode 1.3 makes it possible to import layer graphics, paths, texts, groups and essential effects from Adobe Photoshop (PSD) documents. The PSD Import module is available as an in-app purchase for $19.99 USD.

Color Improvements:
The update also adds an entirely new color picker, replacing the system color picker, which was previously used by PaintCode. The new color picker is tightly integrated with PaintCode, making the design process much more convenient than before.

Other new features and improvements include iCloud support, improved SVG import, overhauled export functionality, various shape improvements, a new document format for better compatibility with 3rd party tools, numerous usability tweaks and bug fixes.

Pricing and Availability
PaintCode 1.3 is exclusively available on the Mac App Store as a free update to existing customers. New customers can purchase PaintCode for $99.99 USD. More information about PaintCode and a trial version can be found on the product website.

PaintCode 1.3: http://www.paintcodeapp.com/
Purchase and Download: https://itunes.apple.com/app/paintcode/id507897570
Download - Trial: http://www.paintcodeapp.com/try
PaintCode 1.3 Release Blog Post: http://www.paintcodeapp.com/blogpost/paintcode-1-3-is-here
Screenshots - Zip: http://www.paintcodeapp.com/screenshots.zip
App Icon: http://www.paintcodeapp.com/icon.png

PixelCut is a software company, founded in March 2012 by Peter Krajcik and Mike Antonic. PixelCut's headquarters is located in Bratislava, Slovakia. Copyright (C) 2013 PixelCut, s.r.o. All Rights Reserved. Apple, the Apple logo, App Store, iCloud, Mac OS X, Objective-C and Retina are trademarks of Apple Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries. Adobe, the Adobe logo, Photoshop are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries.

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CEO
Slovakia
peterk@pixelcut.com

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Sweet Greets Baby is an essential app for new parents - Published on 02/11/13

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Sweet Greets Studios is proud to introduce the Sweet Greets Baby birth announcement app for iOS. Sweet Greets Baby allows a new parent to use their iPhone or iPad to create personalized photocard birth announcements, then share them via email, Facebook or Twitter. Sweet Greets Baby is quick and easy to use, and best of all, extremely budget-friendly. It costs only $0.99 USD to download, and parents can send an unlimited number of birth announcements at no extra cost.

Austin, Texas - Sweet Greets Studios proudly announces that Sweet Greets Baby 3.1 for iOS is available on iTunes! The Sweet Greets Baby app lets new parents create personalized photocard birth announcements on their iPhones or iPads, then immediately share them with the world via email, Facebook or Twitter. The experience Sweet Greets Baby offers the new parent is simple, quick and frustration free. They simply snap a photo of their newborn, then select from dozens of Sweet Greets Baby card designs. After entering the important information about their newborn - name, birthdate, length and weight - the parents can then, with one tap, send their birth announcement to friends and family via email, or post it to Facebook or Twitter. And they can do it all directly from the delivery room!

Feature Highlights:
* Available for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch
* Dozens of gorgeous photocard styles to choose from
* Use camera or saved photos in your card
* Share photocards via email, Facebook or Twitter

Language Support:
* English
* Spanish

Minimum Requirements:
* Compatible with iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, iPhone 4S, iPhone 5, iPod touch (3rd generation), iPod touch (4th generation), iPod touch (5th generation) and iPad.
* Requires iOS 5.0 or later. This app is optimized for iPhone 5.
* Wifi or data network connection required for sharing cards

Pricing and Availibility:
Sweet Greets Baby is only $0.99 USD (or equivalent amount in other currencies) and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Lifestyle category.

Sweet Greets Baby 3.1: http://sweet-greets.com/
Purchase and Download: https://itunes.apple.com/app/sweet-greets-baby/id526790820
Screenshot 1: http://i1151.photobucket.com/albums/o637/sweetgreetsapp/screenshot_iPhone_zps24a270be.jpg
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App Icon: http://i1151.photobucket.com/albums/o637/sweetgreetsapp/AppIcon175_zps923f4791.jpg

Located in Austin, Texas, Sweet Greets Studios specializes in developing lifestyle apps for iOS, including Sweet Greets Baby, Sweet Greets Occasions and Simple Journal. All are currently available for download on iTunes. Copyright(C) 2012 - 2013 Sweet Greets Studios / All Rights Reserved. Apple, the Apple logo, iPod, the iPod logo, are registered trademarks of Apple Computer in the U.S. and/or other countries.

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United States
support@sweet-greets.com

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Raptisoft Games Release Four Letter Words! - Published on 02/11/13

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Raptisoft Games is proud to present Four Letter Words! 1.0, an addicting iOS new word game that's quick, easy, and good for on-the-go! Make four letter words by swapping out a single letter. It's easy to turn BAKE into CAKE, but can you change CAKE into LOVE? Perfect for a quick game, anywhere, any time! Play it on the bus or in an elevator. It's the most addictive word solitaire game around! Presented in large, easy to see graphics, Four Letter Words works great on both small & large devices.

Traverse City, Michigan - Raptisoft games would like to announce the release of their latest iPhone title Four Letter Words! Four Letter Words, is, as it's name would imply, a word game where you construct four letter words. Each new word is built on the previous word by swapping out a single letter.

It's easy to turn BAKE into CAKE, but can you turn CAKE into LOVE? How many letters can you use? How often can you change the entire word? The better you are at twisting the letters the higher your score will be!

Four letter words is ideal for mobile play. It's quick, fun, and easy to pick up and put down. Play it on the bus, or on the elevator-- it's a great time waster when you only have a few minutes!

Presented in large, easy to see graphics, Four Letter Words works great on both small and large mobile devices. The game is so simple even a small child can pick it up and use it as a learning experience (note: Four Letter words was tested on an 11 year old and a 3 year old. No children were harmed).

You can find Four Letter Words in the Word Games and Family Games sections of the iTunes App Store!

Device Requirements:
* iOS 3.1 or later
* iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad
* 2.6 MB

Pricing and Availability:
Four Letter Words! 1.0 is only $0.99 USD (or equivalent amount in other currencies) and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Games category.

Raptisoft Games: http://www.raptisoft.com
Four Letter Words! 1.0: https://itunes.apple.com/app/four-letter-words!/id591658712
Screenshot 1: http://www.raptisoft.com/fourletterwords_data/screenshot1.jpg
Screenshot 2: http://www.raptisoft.com/fourletterwords_data/screenshot2.jpg
App Icon: http://a3.mzstatic.com/us/r1000/069/Purple/v4/8b/df/65/8bdf65e0-eb83-aa77-8df9-83550fc6d091/mzl.pzwobaum.175x175-75.jpg

Raptisoft Games is a small indepedent game developer located in Traverse City Michigan. Founded in 2001, Raptisoft has been responsible for such PC hits as Eggsucker, Chuzzle and Hamsterball, as well as the mobile hits Hoggy, Solomon's Keep, Solomon's Boneyard, and Robot Wants Kitty. Copyright (C) 2013 Raptisoft Games. All Rights Reserved. Apple, the Apple logo, iPhone, iPod and iPad are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries. Other trademarks and registered trademarks may be the property of their respective owners.

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United States
techsupport@raptisoft.com

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