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2G Digital Stays on Cutting Edge of Media Fulfillment and Post-Production With Signiant

BURLINGTON, MA--(Marketwire -03/05/12)- Signiant, a global leader in intelligent file movement software for the media and entertainment industry, today announced that 2G Digital, a California-based media fulfillment and post-production company, has deployed Signiant Media Manager and Signiant Media Exchange as key enabling technologies for its new state-of-the-art fiber optic-based facility in Burbank, CA.

"The economic climate of the past few years has challenged companies like ours to evolve very rapidly and adopt technologies that can advance our market leadership. In 2G Digital's case, it meant going beyond our traditional roots in post-production to reinvent ourselves as an ultra-efficient media/file-fulfillment factory, and Signiant is central to that effort," said Chuck Filliettaz, Owner of 2G Digital. "Signiant is critical to the automation and workflows we've put into place not only to remain relevant in our industry, but also to stay steps ahead of our competition. In fact, the Signiant solution has been integral to our relationships with electronic sell-thru providers, and the ability to attract new global clients."

Among the factors that led 2G Digital to adopt the Signiant Manager solution were requests from several of the company's large studio customers that also have existing investments in Signiant Manager, as well as 2G Digital's recent move to its new Burbank headquarters -- the first all-fiber post-production facility of its kind. Working in tandem with the high-speed fiber optic network, Signiant's accelerated file transfer software enables 2G Digital to operate at greater capacity with a smaller and leaner facility.

Signiant's Manager software provides powerful security, management and control of automated file exchanges between 2G Digital and studio clients that also have Signiant agents, speeding such tasks as the processing of raw content, adding metadata and closed captions, or formatting conversions for distribution in other countries. Signiant's Media Exchange software offers 2G Digital a powerful and interactive tool for initiating desktop-to-desktop transfers, in turn enabling secure delivery of finished content to broadcasters and playout centers.

"In a business climate where so many post-production companies are being consolidated or struggle to stay relevant, 2G Digital is truly the 'little engine that could' -- a company that has been able to adapt and thrive by embracing technologies that help it stay nimble and operate as efficiently as possible," said Lisa Clark, Vice President of Marketing at Signiant. "We're pleased that our software is playing such a prominent role in helping 2G Digital to create new efficiencies in aggregating and delivering digital media, allowing them to significantly expand their business opportunities across the globe."

About 2G Digital2G Digital is the only mid-sized post production facility competing in the exclusive world of studio/network mastering. The company actively recruits only a small, elite team of the most highly motivated people and fosters a progressive culture of creative problem-solvers who are highly focused, results-driven and passionate about execution. 2G Digital's straight-forward application of evolving technologies has made it the most adaptive and flexible player in the market today. To learn more, visit http://www.2Gdigital.com.

About SigniantUsed by the world's top content creators and distributors, Signiant's software facilitates the intelligent movement of content across media-aware networks. Signiant optimizes existing enterprise network infrastructure and integrates with media technology workflows to ensure fast, secure digital media deliveries -- and provides easy-to-use interfaces for everyone in the organization. Headquartered in Burlington, MA, with offices around the world, today Signiant connects tens of thousands of media professionals in more than 50 countries. For more information, visit http://www.signiant.com.

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DUX Dental Hosts Free Dental Infection Control Webinar; Provides Remedies for Five Most Serious Sterilization Violations

OXNARD, Calif., March 5, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- DUX Dental today announced it will host a free webinar that will help dental professionals identify the most common mistakes made when sterilizing instruments and how to improve infection control practices in their offices. Pat Pine, a registered dental hygienist (RDH) and national infection control educator will present the webinar, "Five Serious Sterilization Violations" on Thurs., March 15 at 5 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. Registration information is available at http://www.duxdental.com.

"DUX Dental has a long history of advocating for infection control in the dentist office," said Stacey Williams, director of marketing at DUX Dental and moderator of the webinar. "Our goal with this webinar is to make the most current infection control information and training available to dental professionals. That information, paired with our innovative product offerings, can empower all members of the dental team to create the safest dental environment for their patients and for themselves."

Pine will present techniques that dentists, dental assistants and hygienists can apply in their practices to increase patient safety, limit risk and streamline sterilization procedures. The webinar will specifically address:

Pine has more than 30 years of combined experience in hygiene, dental assisting and infection control training. She is certified by the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) as a compliance trainer and is a frequent presenter at dental conferences and meetings throughout the country. She is an active member of the American Academy of Dental Hygiene, American Dental Hygienists Association and the Organization for Safety and Asepsis Procedures.

About DUX Dental

DUX Dental has been manufacturing and distributing the highest level of dental products worldwide for more than 50 years. Based in the coastal city of Oxnard, Calif., with additional manufacturing and distribution facilities in Europe, DUX Dental is home to a world-class team of innovators who produce and service a portfolio of hundreds of dental products and supplies. DUX Dental is well-known for its series of industry firsts including Zone Temporary Cement, Identic(TM) Alginate and Bib-eze(TM) disposable bib holders, as well as its award-winning PeelVue+ sterilization pouches. Visit http://www.duxdental.com or contact duxoffice(at)duxdental(dot)com for more information about DUX Dental products.

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Worpaint – "Pass The Machete" – Filmed by Collective Thought Media – Video

03-03-2012 20:37 Rhode Island emcee and producer Worpaint teams up with Collective Thought Media for this HD video of "Pass the Machete." Worpaint writes music that speaks out about truth, justice and freedom for mankind and bringing an end to political misinformation while including real life situations and events. http://www.facebook.com soundcloud.com http://www.reverbnation.com worpaintofartfxone.bandcamp.com ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The video was shot in HD using a Canon t3i digital SLR and edited using a Core i7 PC with Adobe Premiere. The video was shot, directed and edited by Chris Hunter, from http://www.CollectiveThoughtMedia.com

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Universal Electronics Files Patent Infringement Suit against Universal Remote Control

CYPRESS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--

Universal Electronics Inc. (UEI) (NASDAQ:UEIC - News), a global leader in wireless control technology for the connected home, announced it has filed a lawsuit in the United States District Court for the Central District of California against Universal Remote Control, Inc. for patent infringement. Universal Electronics seeks an injunction in addition to monetary damages.

In this lawsuit, Universal Electronics asserts infringement by Universal Remote Control of United States Patent No. 5,414,426, entitled "Favorite Key Macro Command and Chained Macro Command in a Remote Control;" United States Patent No. 5,568,367, entitled "Remote Control with Key Lighting;" United States Patent No. 5,614,906, entitled "Method For Selecting a Remote Control Command Set;" and United States Patent No. 6,587,067 B2, entitled "Universal Remote Control with Macro Command Capabilities.

Universal Electronics has built a reputation as a trusted advisor in control technology applications, says Paul Arling, Chairman and CEO of Universal Electronics. We spend significant resources in research and development, and are proud of our innovation and industry leadership in control technology. We have tried to resolve this issue amicably with Universal Remote Control, but unfortunately, our efforts were not successful, added Arling.

Universal Electronics has retained the law firm of Niro, Haller & Niro, a Chicago-based law firm that specializes in intellectual property litigation, to prosecute the case.

Universal Electronics holds 130 US patents and has hundreds of additional patent applications pending in the United States and jurisdictions throughout the world.

About Universal Electronics Inc.

Founded in 1986, Universal Electronics Inc. (UEI) is the global leader in wireless control technology for the connected home. UEI designs, develops, and delivers innovative solutions that enable consumers to control entertainment devices, digital media, and home systems. The companys broad portfolio of patented technologies and database of infrared control software have been adopted by many Fortune 500 companies in the consumer electronics, subscription broadcast, and computing industries. UEI sells and licenses wireless control products through distributors and retailers under the One For All brand name. More information is available at http://www.uei.com.

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Cablevision Media Sales Delivers Nearly Four Billion Advanced Advertising Impressions

NEW YORK, March 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Cablevision Systems Corp. (NYSE: CVC - News) today announced that its advanced advertising platform has delivered nearly four billion impressions for advertisers in the nation's largest market to date. As advertisers continue to seek more accountability, Cablevision's full suite of highly differentiated advanced advertising products deliver enhanced relevance, consumer engagement and rich campaign metrics. While Canoe Ventures is no longer focused on interactive advertising, the continued strong interest from the agencies and advertisers is driving Cablevision's evolution of the advanced advertising platform.

"Even with Canoe's shift in direction, advertisers should know that the cable providers, like Cablevision, continue to offer and enhance their advanced advertising products," said David Kline, president and COO of Cablevision Media Sales. "Interactive television advertising has changed the way advertisers engage with consumers and Cablevision delivers a robust set of advanced capabilities to local and national advertisers. The participation and response from advertisers has been tremendous. We have helped to generate nearly four billion impressions to date and in the last year alone, conducted more than 900 campaigns from more than 600 advertisers in the nation's largest market."

Cablevision Media Sales offers a full suite of highly differentiated products that deliver enhanced relevance, consumer engagement and rich campaign metrics, analytics and insight. Cablevision was first to offer dedicated branded channels and other advanced products including, the first and largest deployment of addressable advertising to date, and the introduction of Optimum Select RFI that empowers digital cable customers to immediately respond to commercials through their TV remote control and engage directly with the advertiser. Leading global brands including Mattel, Ford, Unilever, U.S. Navy and Disney; and regional and local advertisers such as health care providers and educational institutions have utilized one or more products offered by Cablevision.

"There is continuing pressure from the industry for advanced advertising. The need for household addressable advertising plus interactive services and metrics on TV will only continue to rise," said Irwin Gotlieb, Chairman of GroupM. "The efforts to date, by Cablevision and other television distributors, to develop and prove these capabilities is vital and laudable and will positively impact the underlying economics of television."

"Interactive television is very much alive and the momentum only continues to increase," said Craig Woerz, Managing Partner of Media Storm. "We have significant experience with advanced TV ad platforms for a wide range of clients nationwide, providing critical insight and consumer engagement. Cablevision has allowed us to paddle into areas that our clients have seen direct benefit from in return on investment."

The core set of advanced and interactive product suite includes:

About Cablevision

Cablevision Systems Corporation (NYSE: CVC - News) is one of the nation's leading media and telecommunications companies. Its cable television operations provide a full suite of advanced communications services that include iO TV digital television, Optimum Online high-speed Internet, and Optimum Voice digital voice, all over state-of-the-art cable systems that pass nearly 6 million households and businesses across the New York tri-state area and throughout four Western states. Cablevision's telecommunications properties also include its Optimum WiFi wireless Internet, and its Optimum Lightpath integrated business communications solutions. Cablevision serves the New York area with compelling local content through News 12 Networks, a local news leader; MSG Varsity, a suite of television and online services covering high school activities; and, Newsday Media Group, a business unit that includes Newsday, Long Island's leading daily newspaper, and amNewYork, the nation's most widely circulated free daily serving New York City. The company also owns and operates Clearview Cinemas throughout the New York tri-state area including the famed Ziegfeld Theatre, a frequent and historic venue for film premieres and events. Additional information about Cablevision is available on the Web at http://www.cablevision.com.

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