Healthcare, Home & Garden, Shopping

UK Homes Are Second Largest Cause Of Lung Cancer

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UK Homes And Showers Expose People To Cancer Causing Airborne Radon Gases. The World Health Organisation (WHO) Announced That The Second Biggest Cause Of Lung Cancer Is Through Low To Medium Exposure To Radon Gases In Homes.[1]

Smoking is the leading cause of lung cancer in the world. However, very few know that the second biggest cause of lung cancer is radon exposure in homes. Dr. Maria Neira of WHO (World Health Organisation): “Most radon-induced lung cancers occur from low and medium dose exposures in people’s homes. Radon is the second most important cause of lung cancer after smoking in many countries”.[1] In fact it accounts for 21,000 deaths a year (in America alone) for non-smokers. Conversely, second-hand smoke only accounts for 3,000 deaths per year. [2]

Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas borne out of the decay of uranium. Some might think that uranium is something that is only to be found in nuclear power stations, but in fact every square mile of the earth contains 1 gramme of uranium, which adds up to a lot of uranium and radon. Radon seeps into enclosed spaces like mines and also into underground water supplies where it is trapped within this water. A report released by the National Academy of Sciences states that there is a link between tap water and radon-induced lung cancer. [3]

One of the largest exposures to radon gases received daily is through inhalation of radon released from shower water. During showers radon particles are released as gases from hot water into the air as steam. The steam contains radon and within the confined space of showers and bathrooms, substantial amounts of radon gases are inhaled. The UK’s Health Protection Agency state that radon exposures in many homes are close to those received by uranium miners.[4]

The most effective and environmentally friendly way to protect against radon gases in the shower is to install a shower filter. Shower filters are easy-to-install shower heads that have an in-built water filter. As the radon particles pass through the filter, they are trapped and therefore make shower water free from radon. Shower filters have replaceable cartridges and also eliminate other impurities like; chlorine, magnesium, heavy metals, lime scale and other contaminants that can cause adverse health effects.

The UK’s Health Protection Agency provide radon test kits for homes and can be purchased by calling 01235 822 622.

Http://www.pureshowers.co.uk sells internationally tested and certified shower filters which remove radon. They can be purchased securely online at http://www.pureshowers.co.uk or by calling 0800 612 7174.

More information about radon in homes can be accessed on the UK’s Health Protection Agency’s website at:
http://www.hpa.org.uk/Topics/Radiation/Under...

 About The Company:

PureShowers.co.uk specialise in offering the latest technology in Shower Filters for health and beauty. The Http://www.pureshowers.co.uk filters are available online via a secure ecommerce store at http://www.pureshowers.co.uk

Prices start from £29.95 (including VAT) and can be ordered online or by calling 0800 612 7174.

What do its customers say?

Shirley Chan of London says: “I have been using the shower filter for three weeks now and I have noticed the difference in my skin and hair. Previously, my skin would feel very dry and itchy and I had to moisturise with an emollient cream, but now my skin feels soft and smooth and I no longer have to use my creams.”

Stephen Boyle of Essex says: “It’s easy to install. Well after two weeks since putting the filter on my shower, it’s great. I never realised how much damage chlorine does to the skin.”

Jacqueline Gallagher of Derry says:“The filter does everything it promised and I couldn’t be happier. I’ve recommended it to all my friends and am telling all my salon clients of the benefits.”

Notes to the Editor:

  • High Res. Images and Samples available on request
  • For further information, please contact: Ty Lee (media@pureshowers.com) or on TEL: +44 7805 777 762

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[1] Dr. Maria Neira of WHO (World Health Organisation): “Most radon-induced lung cancers occur from low and medium dose exposures in people’s homes. Radon is the second most important cause of lung cancer after smoking in many countries.” –http://www.epa.gov/radon/healthrisks.html

[2] http://www.epa.gov/radon/healthrisks.html

[3] http://www.epa.gov/radon/rnwater.html

[4] http://www.hpa.org.uk/Topics/Radiation/UnderstandingRad...

 

Consumer Services

Need a Commercial Cleaning Machine? Choose Machines 4 Cleaning.com

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The Machines 4 Cleaning website offers top branded commercial cleaners from Karcher, Craftex, Numatic, Prochem and Nilfisk Alto, all at the lowest prices and with free delivery.

Gloucestershire, UK, October 04, 2010 — If you require a commercial cleaning machine whether it is a pressure washer, industrial vacuum cleaner, floor polisher or upholstery cleaner then be sure to visit http://www.machines4cleaning.co.uk.

The Machines 4 Cleaning website offers top branded commercial cleaners from Karcher, Craftex, Numatic, Prochem and Nilfisk Alto, all at the lowest prices and with free delivery. There are many types of cleaners to choose from such as pressure washers, floor polishers, industrial vacuum cleaners, workshop vacuums and upholstery cleaners.

There is professional advice on hand if you require any help before purchasing a product from the website. You can use the simple contact forms available, send an email or telephone 01452 731630 to obtain further information or advice on any product.

There is a new products section on the website that allows you to quickly see any of the new products added recently as well as a best sellers feature that allows you to see what is popular with full customer reviews so you can be sure of the product before buying it.

Machines 4 Cleaning ( http://www.machines4cleaning.co.uk ) also provide a comprehensive accessory service so that you can add on to any purchase made. There are accessories for pressure washers, upholstery cleaners and vacuum cleaners, everything you need to complement your perfect commercial cleaner. If you require any accessories that are not on the website just send an email or call them and they will get them ordered in especially for you.

Machines 4 Cleaning ( http://www.machines4cleaning.co.uk ) is a part of G.P. Cleaners who are based in Gloucestershire and have years of experience in commercial and domestic cleaning. They supply commercial and domestic cleaners throughout the country and with the Machines 4 Cleaning website they can supply these products online with good discounts and free delivery.

No other cleaning equipment supplier offers such a wide range of high quality cleaning equipment & great value for money with secure on-line and off-line ordering, with many products delivered the very next day.

To take advantage of these great offers visit the website today http://www.machines4cleaning.co.uk.

Press & Media Contact:
Ian Carter
G.P. Cleaners T/A Machines 4 Cleaning
Unit F3, Innsworth Technology Park
Innsworth Lane, Gloucester
Gloucestershire, GL3 1DL UK
Tel: 01452 – 731630
Fax: 01452 – 739212
m4c@clearwebservices.com
http://www.machines4cleaning.co.uk

Electronics

Great Deals on Casio Men’s and Ladies Watches at Watchmad

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Watchmad has a wide range of watches for both men and ladies which include Casio’s ever popular G-Shock models.

Herefordshire, UK, October 04, 2010 — If you are looking for a great deal on a Casio watch then look no further than Watchmad.co.uk. They have a wide range of watches for both men and ladies which include Casio’s ever popular G-Shock models.

Casio have long been an innovator of quality watches and came up with the original idea for the digital watch. Since then the brand has grown globally with many people relying on Casio watches everyday to provide accurate timings.

There are many things a Casio watch can offer over its competitors, things such as accurate radio controlled digital timing, date, night light, water resistance and stopwatch makes Casio watches ideal for the outdoor enthusiast or sports person.

Casio has proven a very popular seller for Watchmad ( http://www.watchmad.co.uk ) both online and in store. It has sold well in both men’s and ladies models, for men the G-Shock range has been the biggest seller and for ladies the Baby-G model has by far been the winner. All models are available in a range of colours and styles to look great on any wrist.

As an example of the low prices offered by Watchmad on Casio watches, ( http://www.watchmad.co.uk ) the men’s leather strapped G-Shock model which is one of the most popular selling men’s watches currently has a saving on £17 from the RRP. The most popular ladies model the Baby-G in white and silver has a saving of £22 from the RRP, they also come with free delivery.

Casio watches make the ideal gift for a loved one and suit all age ranges. There are bright coloured models in both G-Shock and Baby-G as well as the classic silver and gold look. Casio watches ( http://www.watchmad.co.uk ) are very robust making everyday living and the outdoor lifestyle a breeze.

Watchmad strive to offer the best prices online for all of the brands it stocks with free delivery offered on all purchases made. You can find the latest range of Casio watches by visiting the website http://www.watchmad.co.uk.

Press & Media Contact:
Mark Warr
Watchmad
3 The Maltings, Ross On Wye
Herefordshire HR9 7YB UK
01989 565526
ian@watchmad.co.uk
http://www.watchmad.co.uk

Travel

Explore the Craft of Colorful Festivals

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Singapore – 01/10/10 – The Bintan Island which was once used as a trading post between India and China is now developing as a popular tourist destination in the Riau Archipelago. Inhabiting this green island is a wide variety of flora and fauna making the island a great spot for eco tourism which is Bintan’s main attraction.

Tanjung Pinang, the capital of Bintan is famous for its sites of historical and cultural interest. There are a number of structures and monuments that speak of the influences of Chinese, Buddhist, Islamic and colonial culture that reigned at different eras in this tiny island. Many of these places include the remnants of the Riao-Johor sultanate in Penyengat, the Masjid Raya Sultan Riau or Yellow Mosque, the ruins of the Dutch colonial graveyard, Chinese pagodas, the banyan tree temple and the Raja Haji Fisabillah monument.

The Bintan Arts festival was developed to attract foreign tourists to this Indonesian island. It was part of a scheme to develop and promote Bintan as a premier Indonesian holiday destination. This art and culture festival is held in the month of September to exhibit the native culture of the Indonesian group of islands.

This festival exhibits traditional handcraft items which are sold as souvenirs for tourists to take home. There is also a traditional cuisine festival that gives foreign tourists a taste of Indonesia. One must make it a point to dine at the numerous sea side restaurants that serve the most savory, fresh seafood. The cuisine is typically Asian with the native Bintan touch. The delicacies spread before you are guaranteed to be not just scrumptious but also healthy! The evenings are filled with a celebration of traditional Indonesian music and dance, mainly the Tari Piring or plate dance during which the tourists are encouraged to take part in the festivities by shaking a leg with the natives.

Most Bintan hotels and resorts are in with the theme of eco tourism. Bintan hotels accommodation services provide great ways to get down and close to Nature! Most structures are green buildings, using native methods of construction, giving the spaces an ethnic and refreshing feel. Beachfront developments have the most breathtaking views to the teal seas and azure skies. Bintan hotels bring to you the best Asian spas and massage parlors to pamper and rejuvenate your mind and body. Bintan would indeed provide a great break for those wishing to escape the fast-paced concrete jungle life.

About Excitehotels.com: Excitehotels.com offers their guests the pleasure of a passionate holiday in exotic places in Asia Pacific. Excitehotels.com based in Singapore as a popular hotel agency in Asia provides the best rate guarantees with discount online bookings. With years of experience and expertise, the company has a vast database of hotel accommodations to suit all budgets and needs of tourists with exciting discount rates with online reservation. Providing their clients with hotel reservation services and cost-effective hotel rates, the company has infused the detail of reservations for hotels with secure online booking and deep discounts with luxurious accommodation rooms on their website: http://www.excitehotels.com/bintan_hotels.htm

For more information: www.excitehotels.com

Contact: info@excitehotels.com

Phone: Tel: +65 6333 9335
Fax: + 65 6333 9980

Entertainment

Jim Brandenburg & Neil Lucas to Speak at Grays of Westminster & Nikon Owner Magazine Grand Christmas Dinner

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One of the world’s greatest nature photographers, Jim Brandenburg will be speaking at the Grays of Westminster and Nikon Owner magazine Grand Christmas Dinner, to be held at the Institute of Directors in Pall Mall, London. Mr Brandenburg will be introduced by David Attenborough’s distinguished television producer, Neil Lucas.

London, UK, September 30, 2010 — The exclusive London-based Nikon-only dealer, Grays of Westminster, together with Nikon Owner magazine are to hold their Grand Christmas Dinner at the Institute of Directors, London on 10th December 2010.

The evening will be spent with one of the world’s greatest nature photographers, Jim Brandenburg and with Neil Lucas, David Attenborough’s distinguished television producer. Following the superb three-course Christmas dinner, served in the IoD’s magnificent period restaurant at 116 Pall Mall, there will be a unique opportunity to listen to Jim Brandenburg’s extraordinary stories as he presents some of his breathtaking images. This promises to be an extremely special never-to-be-forgotten experience.

The IoD’s grand Regency building with its sweeping marble staircase and vast walls covered in 18th and 19th Century canvases provides a spectacular backdrop for the evening, and the period restaurant is a most fitting venue for such an elegant, traditional Christmas celebration.

Venue: Institute of Directors (IoD) at 116 Pall Mall.
Date: Friday, December 10th, 2010
Champagne reception: 6.30 p.m.
Dinner (Traditional Christmas Dinner with a Vegetarian Option): 7.15 p.m.
Presentations in the morning room: 9.15 p.m.

Cost of the evening: £155 per ticket (only £95 for current Nikon Owner subscribers. If you are not already a Nikon Owner subscriber, and would like to attend the event, you may subscribe to Nikon Owner and receive the special discount on the price of the evening.)

Grays of Westminster’s events are extremely popular so early booking is recommended. To book, please call Gillian Greenwood or Katrin Ruckert between 12.00 p.m. and 5.00 p.m. Monday to Friday on +44 (0)20 7828 4925.

About Jim Brandenburg:
Jim Brandenburg travelled the globe as a photographer with National Geographic Magazine for several decades. His extensive body of work has been published throughout the world and his photographs have won a multitude of national and international awards. He was the recipient of the ‘Wildlife Photographer of the Year’ award by the Natural History Museum-London and BBC Wildlife Magazine, and twice was named ‘Magazine Photographer of the Year’ by the National Press Photographer’s Association (NPPA) for his National Geographic work. Brandenburg was presented with the ‘World Achievement Award’ from the United Nations in recognition of his use of nature photography to raise public awareness for the environment.

Jim Brandenburg’s presentation will explore the full circle of his career with highlights starting with the early days at a small rural newspaper. From there, he went directly to National Geographic Magazine where he worked on assignments all over the world for the magazine, book division and television. He will show a selection of his outstanding work with wild arctic and grey wolves. After publishing several books on wolves, he set himself the assignment of only shooting one picture per day for the entire autumn season. His book and DVD Chased by the Light followed, as well as the sequel Looking for the Summer. He will tells us about his philanthropic work that now entails saving the remnant native prairies in the land where his ancestors settled after immigrating from Europe and Scandinavia; the land where their new lives began by plowing up that native prairie – thus completing the circle.

About Neil Lucas:
Neil Lucas worked for the BBC Natural History Unit as a producer for over twenty years. During that time he worked on many internationally acclaimed and award winner productions, including Sir David Attenborough’s ‘The Trials of Life’ ‘The Private Life of Plants’ The Life of Mammals’ and ‘Planet Earth’, as well as the latest outstanding BBC landmark Series ‘Life’ where he produced two of the most technically challenging programmes within the whole series.

About Nikon Owner:
Nikon Owner magazine and its interactive website, http://www.nikonownermagazine.com is considered by many to be the world’s number 1 user group for Nikon owners. It was initially founded with the purpose of assisting Nikon users to make full use of the Nikon equipment they own, to give advice on a wide spectrum of photographic queries and problems, and at the same time to offer ideas to bring about an increase in photographic skills.

Submitted by: WorldWidePR.net

Press & Media Contact:
Gillian Greenwood
Features Editor and Events & Training Coordinator
Nikon Owner Magazine
40 Churton Street
London SW1V 2LP
+44 (0)20 7828 4925
info@graysofwestminster.co.uk
http://www.nikonownermagazine.com

Consumer Services

Farm Feed Systems – Providing Carbon Neutral Technology For A Greener World

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Farm Feed Systems are currently the only UK manufacturer of small scale automated wood, straw and animal feed pelleting plant and associated equipment.

Gloucestershire, UK, September 30, 2010 — Farm Feed Systems are currently the only UK manufacturer of small scale automated wood, straw and animal feed pelleting plant and associated equipment. This company produce state of the art pellet making machinery, which can be used to transform a wide range of unwanted products into food or fertilisers for your farm and animals, meaning cutting down on waste is now a reality rather than a dream.

The company based in the UK, are the market leader when it comes to producing this type of machinery, offering a wide range of options for many types of business. All of the plants are made specifically for the client making sure that every plant they produce is generally bespoke and can deliver exactly what the customer wants, requires and needs.

They currently produce: ( http://www.farmfeedsystems.co.uk )

* Small scale wood pellet mills
* Small scale wood pellet plant
* Small scale straw pellet mills
* Small scale animal feed pellet mills
* Hammer mills
* Domestic water pumps

The three main types of product that they produce include:

Biomass Pellet Mills ( http://www.farmfeedsystems.co.uk ) – With the aid of theses mills you can help ensure that the planet is in a fit state to pass on to future generations. Products used in the mills are generally either sustainable crops or waste products that would otherwise go to a landfill site.

Hawk Proportioner Mill ( http://www.farmfeedsystems.co.uk ) – The Hawk Proportioner Mill has been designed for heavy duty work, day in and day out. All-welded construction for total rigidity. The unit will blend up to 8 different ingredients simultaneously including medication.

Animal Feed Pelleting Plant ( http://www.farmfeedsystems.co.uk ) – The Farm Feed Systems automatic production system provides continuous flow milling and mixing without the need for batch mixing. Ideal for the production of higher volume animal feeds where quality and consistency is important.

You can make an enquiry by phoning (01594) 825106 or +44 (1594) 825106 if you are dialling from outside of the UK, or you can visit their information packed website which can be found at http://www.farmfeedsystems.co.uk

Press & Media Contact:
David Hey
Farm Feed Systems Ltd
Foxes Bridge Road
Forest Vale Industrial Estate
Cinderford, Gloucestershire GL14 2PH
01594 825106
ffs@clearwebservices.com
http://www.farmfeedsystems.co.uk

Internet & Online

Boost Your Website Effectiveness with Local Expert Training

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Clear Web Services are pleased to announce four training sessions in November offering the chance to find out how to make your website more effective and actually work for you.

Gloucestershire, UK, September 30, 2010 — So your on the web, the site has a few visitors, it’s sort of in the search engine (page 4), you had a few customers find you online but your competitors are doing so much better?

Coleford based Search Engine Optimisation specialists, Clear Web Services are pleased to announce four training sessions in November offering the chance to find out how to make your website more effective and actually work for you.

If you have a website but do not know how to take things to the next level and start getting more traffic, Clear Web Services ( http://www.clearwebservices.com ) have launched four training sessions in November to really help you move forward and take your website forward. Each of the sessions cover a different subject, so you can pick and choose the ones that are most relevant to you or you can go for all four and really understand how to make your website a success.

All of the training sessions ( http://www.clearwebservices.com ) are in the morning and last three hours, from 9.30am – 12.30pm, with free tea, coffee and soft drinks and even a few biscuits as well!

The dates in November are now confirmed as:

* How To Start And Manage A Cost Per Click Campaign Successfully – Thursday November 4th
* Introduction To Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) – Thursday November 11th
* Using And Understanding Google Analytics – Thursday November 18th
* Online Marketing And Using Social Media – Thursday November 25th

The courses are held in state of the art training rooms at The Main Place in Coleford, boasting a large widescreen television, comfortable seating, spacious rooms and facilities designed to make the sessions as enjoyable as possible. Free parking is also available for any attendees of the courses.

Not only will you learn a wealth of information from the session, we will also email you the full notes and session details ( http://www.clearwebservices.com ) and each of the courses has a full question and answer session at the end for anyone with questions or needing further advice about anything that has been covered. Each session is limited to just 20 people, which we believe is the maximum amount of people to make sure everyone benefits from the expert tuition.

The courses are priced at just £30 (including VAT) per session and if you book all four then the price is just £100 (including VAT). That means you get a saving of £20 if you book to attend all of our sessions and at the same time will benefit from a wide range of advice, tips and guidance across four of the most important areas when it comes to marketing your website.

The courses are already taking bookings so it is important to book your place now. To do so, please ring 01594 835857 or email training@clearwebservices.com indicating which courses you would like to attend. We are able to offer further discounts to businesses that send more than 5 employees to any of the courses, so please also contact us for further pricing.

Press & Media Contact:
Ian Spencer
Clear Web Services Ltd
24 Market Place
Coleford, Gloucestershire GL16 8AE
01594 835857
ian@clearwebservices.com
http://www.clearwebservices.com

Internet & Online, Security

Your choice of browser can ruin your Internet browsing experience

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Bellevue, Washington –  The internet is evolving fast, you need to pick a browser that can keep up with the growing needs of the latest and greatest websites.  At the same time, online threats such as attack sites, identity theft, viruses, malware, and spyware are also evolving at a rapid rate.  IxDownload, a leading authority website on Internet software and security issues, has compiled a resource page located at http://www.ixdownload.com/forums/browsers/882-ixdownload-com-web-browser-resource-essential-information.html that reviews the four core needs of today’s Internet user and the challenges posed by the Internet’s evolution.

“As the sad experience of Internet Explorer 6 has shown us—evolution is key!”, says Oliver Thompson, IxDownload’s Communications Consultant. “IE6 was rendering pages wrong when design standards have moved on. This experience is the most dramatic example of how a user’s choice of browser can ruin their browsing experience.”  Not just ruin it but, given the explosive growth rate of virus, spyware, malware, and phishing attacks on the Internet, also cause serious financial damage or lost productivity.  Internet Explorer, after its stunning defeat of Netscape OWNED the browser space for many years but due IE’s ease of infection and bad page rendering, Firefox grew in market share.  In essence, IE’s success made it complacent and it lose marketshare to competitors who eagerly listened to their customers.  Firefox, open source and stocked with a huge array of safe browsing and extended functionalities helped IE’s marketshare shrink to close to 60%.  “Sadly, as our report indicates,” says Thompson, “Firefox has its own shortcomings as well.”

“The biggest trend right now is social media, social collaboration”, says Thompson.  This trend has given rise to Flock and related browsers.  “We see niche browsing as one of the biggest trends in the future.”  Regardless, online browsing really boils down to four issues:  security, speed, adaptability to current and future web design trends/standards, and add-on support.  “These four core concerns should drive every Internet user’s choice in browsers—they really make the difference between an enjoyable experience and a costly one.” IxDownload’s resource critiques the major browser brands using these criteria to help users quickly and efficiently identify their own needs and find the solution that best meets those needs.

About ixDownload

ixDownload.Com is the Internet’s leading software information and resource site focusing on a wide range of security, productivity, and multimedia applications.

Contact name:  Oliver Thompson

Location:  Bellevue Washington

Computers, Software

iWinSoft Mac CD Label Maker 1.7.0 released! Epson direct to disk printing is now supported.

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New York, NY – September 25, 2010 – iWinSoft announced the release of an update to its award-winning CD/DVD Label design software for Mac OS X. The update adds Epson direct to disk printing functions, Also added in this release is the ability to add Text Table to labels. as well as interface improvements that simplify the creation of custom label formats. The free 1.7.0 update is available for download; iWinSoft CD Label Maker for Mac costs $29.95. and is available for free download at the iWinSoft Web site (http://www.iwinsoft.com/).

iWinSoft CD Label Maker lets you make great-looking CDs and DVDs labels, covers, jewel cases, case inserts and more. with a great art gallery includes clip art images, background images and layouts you are able to create professional-looking labels with several clicks. Easily add images, backgrounds, barcode, table, photos and text to your documents.

What’s new in iWinSoft CD Label Maker 1.7.0:
– Epson direct to disk printing supported.
– Support add Text Table to labels.
– Various enhancements and bug fixes.

CD Label Maker 1.7.0 requires Mac OS X 10.4 (Tiger) or later, and is compatible with Mac OS X 10.5 (Leopard) and Mac OS X 10.6 (Snow Leopard). runs on both PPC Mac and Intel Mac.
The program can be downloaded from: http://www.iwinsoft.com/downloads.html

For more information about iWinSoft CD Label Maker, please visit:
http://www.iwinsoft.com/cd-dvd-label-maker/

About iWinSoft Software:

iWinSoft Software is an innovative software development company. provides easy-to-use barcode and label software for Windows-based PCs and Macs. The company’s flagship product, CD/DVD Label Maker, makes, print CD labels, jewel case inserts, and DVD covers that look truly professional.

PR Contact:
Kate Strzelczyk
Marketing/PR, iWinSoft
Email: support@iWinSoft.com

Business, Deals, Financial, Internet & Online, Media, Technology, Web 2.0

Aol To Acquire Techcrunch Network Of Sites

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San Francisco, CA, September 28, 2010 – AOL Inc. [NYSE: AOL] today announced that it has agreed to acquire TechCrunch, Inc., the company that owns and operates TechCrunch and its network of websites dedicated to technology news, information and analysis. TechCrunch and its associated properties and conferences will join the AOL Technology Network while retaining their editorial independence, further bolstering AOL’s position as one of the world’s leading providers of high-quality, tech-oriented content. The announcement will be made on stage at TechCrunch Disrupt in San Francisco, CA.

Founded by Michael Arrington, TechCrunch operates a global network of dedicated properties from Europe to Japan, as well as vertically-oriented websites, including MobileCrunch, CrunchGear, TechCrunchIT, GreenTech, TechCrunchTV and CrunchBase. The TechMeme Leaderboard ranks TechCrunch as the No. 1 source of breaking tech news online, followed by AOL’s Engadget.*

“Michael and his colleagues have made the TechCrunch network a byword for breaking tech news and insight into the innovative world of start-ups, and their reputation for top-class journalism precisely matches AOL’s commitment to delivering the expert content critical to this audience,” said Tim Armstrong, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of AOL. “TechCrunch and its team will be an outstanding addition to the high-quality content on the AOL Technology Network, which is now a must-buy for advertisers seeking to associate their brands with leading technology content and its audience.”

Heather Harde, Chief Executive Officer of TechCrunch, said: “TechCrunch and AOL share a motivating passion for quality technology news and information, and we’re delighted about becoming part of the AOL family. This represents a compelling opportunity to extend the TechCrunch brand while complementing the great work of sites like Engadget and Switched. Our contributors, and our audiences, can look to the future with excitement about what we can build when we have the significant resources of AOL behind us.”

Michael Arrington, Founder and Co-Editor of TechCrunch, said: “Tim Armstrong and his team have an exciting vision for the future of AOL as a global leader in creating and delivering world-class content to consumers, be it through original content creation, partnerships or acquisitions. I look forward to working with everyone at AOL as we build on our reputation for independent tech journalism and continue to set the agenda for insight, reviews and collaborative discussion about the future of the technology industry.”

TechCrunch also hosts industry-leading conferences and events, including The Disrupt series, The Crunchies Awards and various meet-ups worldwide. These conferences bring together industry innovators, entrepreneurs and financing sources to exchange ideas, forge new relationships and discuss the current and future industry trends.

“Engagement with thought leaders is as important to AOL as our engagement with our contributors, audiences, publishers and advertisers, and TechCrunch’s conferences and websites will give us a promising, additional springboard to join and amplify these conversations. We’re committed to quality in everything we do at AOL, and look forward to working with Heather, Michael and the TechCrunch team to extend the brand,” said David Eun, President of AOL Media and Studios.

The AOL Technology Network consists of AOL’s tech-oriented properties including Engadget, the Web magazine about everything new in gadgets and consumer electronics; Switched, which covers the intersection of the digital world with entertainment, sports, art, fashion and lifestyle; TUAW, the unofficial Apple weblog; and DownloadSquad, the weblog about downloadable software and other computer subjects. The AOL Technology Network ranks in the top five for tech news according to comScore Media Metrix, August 2010 data, and leads the top five in average time spent and average visits per user.

This acquisition will further AOL’s strategy to become the global leader in sourcing, creating, producing and delivering high-quality, trusted, original content to consumers. TechCrunch will remain headquartered in San Francisco, CA, as a wholly owned AOL unit. Deal terms were not disclosed.

Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains “forward-looking” statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 regarding business strategies, market potential, future financial and operational performance and other matters. Such forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the anticipated benefits of the transaction and other statements identified by words such as “may,” “will,” “intend,” “should,” “expect” or similar expressions. These statements are based on management’s current expectations and beliefs, and are subject to uncertainty and changes in circumstances, including, but not limited to, the satisfaction of the closing conditions to the transaction and the parties’ performance of their obligations under the agreements; changes in our plans, strategies and intentions; the competitiveness and quality of our products and services; our ability to retain, hire and develop key employees; and the intensity of competition. Any forward-looking information is not a guarantee of future performance and actual results may vary materially from those expressed or implied by the statements herein, due to changes in economic, business, competitive, technological, strategic and/or regulatory factors, as well as factors affecting AOL’s operations and businesses. More detailed information about these factors as they relate to AOL may be found in the section entitled “Risk Factors” in AOL’s Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. AOL is under no obligation to, and expressly disclaims any obligation to, update or alter the forward-looking statements contained in this press release, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

About AOL
AOL Inc. (NYSE:AOL) is a leading global Web services company with an extensive suite of brands and offerings and a substantial worldwide audience. AOL’s business spans online content, products and services that the company offers to consumers, publishers and advertisers. AOL is focused on attracting and engaging consumers and providing valuable online advertising services on both AOL’s owned and operated properties and third-party websites. In addition, AOL operates one of the largest Internet subscription access services in the United States, which serves as a valuable distribution channel for AOL’s consumer offerings.

About TechCrunch
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*TechMeme Leaderboard, Sept. 28, 2010