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Sri Lanka has imposed censorship on security-related mobile phone messages despite the withdrawal last year of tough emergency laws following the end of its separatist war with Tamil rebels.

The defence ministry's Media Centre for National Security (MCNS) in a directive to media organisations said they must get prior approval to publish SMS news alerts "related to national security and security forces."

The censorship, which was announced in a directive dated Friday but seen by AFP on Monday, appeared to be limited to SMS news alerts issued via mobile phones.

The directive came after reports of the killing Friday of three soldiers in the island's north raised fears that the Tamil Tiger rebels, crushed in May 2009, were regathering to resume attacks.

However, tensions eased after the army announced that the killings were carried out by a soldier who later turned the gun on himself and no rebel activity was suspected.

"Any news related to national security and security forces (and) the police should get prior approval from the MCNS before dissemination," MCNS Director General Lakshman Hulugalle said in his directive.

The government imposed censorship during the height of fighting between troops and Tamil Tiger rebels using emergency laws that were relaxed last August following intense international pressure.

It was not immediately clear what legal provisions were being used to censor SMS alerts.

The censorship directive came into immediate effect and applied to over a dozen news services. Sri Lanka's five-player mobile industry has over 18 million subscribers.

Almost all major media outlets have their own SMS alerts to complement their mainstream radio, television and newspapers.

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WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--

International Research Park (IRP), a special attraction at NAB Show, will feature dozens of new and emerging technologies, including the first U.S. presentation of a 200-inch, glasses-free 3D projection system. IRP, presented by NAB Labs, is a venue designed to highlight advanced projects underway in academic, government and commercial research laboratories worldwide. Located in the North Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center, IRP is open to all attendees during NAB Show April 16-19.

"A visit to the International Research Park will give you a glimpse into the future of our industry," said NAB Chief Technology Officer Kevin Gage. "Research organizations are making fundamental breakthroughs that are propelling innovation and impacting prospects for the future."

The first U.S. demonstration of a 200-inch, glasses-free 3D projection system will be presented by the Japanese national research lab, National Institute for Information and Communication Technology (NICT). As the world's largest display of its kind, the viewing zone for the demonstration is large enough for 30 people to optimally view 3D images without eyewear.

Other demonstrations in IRP will include hybrid radio and television broadcasting proposals (including converged broadcast/wireless-telecom systems), multi-sensory media presentations, 4k video streaming, high-dynamic range and multi-spectral video, enhanced media accessibility for visually and aurally impaired users, 2D and 3D multi-viewpoint video, advanced file-based workflows, advanced interactive gesture control and data visualization technologies.

Organizations exhibiting in International Research Park include Advanced Media Workflow Association (USA); Communications Research Center (Canada); Digicave, Ltd./Timeslice Films, Ltd. (UK); Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute (Korea); Framework for Interoperable Media Services (USA/Switzerland), a joint venture of the Advanced Media Workflow Association and the European Broadcasting Union; goHDR Ltd. (UK); Internet Media Device Alliance (USA/Germany); National Institute for Information and Communications Technology (Japan); NPR Labs (USA); Project FINE (Spain); Rochester Institute of Technology (USA); Ryerson University (Canada) and Zaxel Corp. (Japan).

About NAB Show

NAB Show, to be held April 14 - 19 in Las Vegas, is the world's largest electronic media show covering filmed entertainment and the development, management and delivery of content across all mediums. With more than 90,000 attendees from 151 countries and 1,500+ exhibitors, NAB Show is the ultimate marketplace for digital media and entertainment. From creation to consumption, across multiple platforms and countless nationalities, NAB Show is home to the solutions that transcend traditional broadcasting and embrace content delivery to new screens in new ways. Complete details are available at http://www.nabshow.com.

News media registration is now available for NAB Show.

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NORTHVILLE, Mich., March 12, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --Amerigon Incorporated (NASDAQ-GS: ARGN - News), a global developer and marketer of innovative thermal management technologies, announced today that its proprietary Climate Control Seat (CCS) system has been selected for the 2013 Ford Flex, a full-size crossover vehicle. The heated and cooled seat system is included in the luxury seating package for the front seats of the Limited model.

Amerigon President and Chief Executive Officer Daniel R. Coker said, "We are pleased to have our heated and cooled seat system included as part of the upgraded interior options in the 2013 Ford Flex, a popular crossover vehicle. Our longstanding relationship with Ford and its variety of superior vehicles has always been an important asset of Amerigon's."

Other vehicles from Ford that offer CCS include the Ford Explorer, Ford Expedition, Ford Taurus, Ford F-150 Truck and Ford F-250 Truck.

About CCS

In the CCS system, which is built around Amerigon's highly-efficient, solid-state thermoelectric device, air is forced through the heat pump and thermally conditioned in response to electronic switch input from the seat occupant. The conditioned air circulates by a specially designed fan through ducts in the seat cushion and seat back, resulting in a surface that can be heated or cooled. Each seat has individual electronic controls to adjust the level of heating or cooling. CCS substantially improves comfort compared with conventional air conditioners by focusing the cooling directly on the passenger through the seat, rather than waiting until ambient air cools the seat surface behind the passenger.

Amerigon is the largest supplier of TE systems for cars, with more than 6.5 million thermoelectric-based seat systems sold.

About Amerigon

Amerigon (NASDAQ-GS: ARGN - News) is a global developer and marketer of innovative thermal management technologies for a broad range of heating and cooling and temperature control applications. Automotive products based on Amerigon technologies include actively heated and cooled seat systems and cup holders, heated and ventilated seat systems, heated seat and steering wheel systems, cable systems and other electronic devices. Its advanced technology team is developing more efficient materials for thermoelectrics and systems for waste heat recovery and electrical power generation for the automotive market that also have far-reaching applications for consumer products as well as industrial and technology markets. Amerigon has $500 million in annual revenues and 5,000 employees in facilities in the U.S., Germany, Mexico, China, Canada, Japan, England, Korea and the Ukraine. For more information, go to http://www.amerigon.com.

Certain matters discussed in this release are forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties, and actual results may be different. Important factors that could cause the Company's actual results to differ materially from its expectations in this release are risks that sales may not significantly increase, additional financing, if necessary, may not be available, new competitors may arise and adverse conditions in the automotive industry may negatively affect its results. The liquidity and trading price of its common stock may be negatively affected by these and other factors. Please also refer to Amerigon's Securities and Exchange Commission filings and reports, including, but not limited to, its Form 10-Q for the period ended September 30, 2011, and its Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011.

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LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--

impreMedia announced today that US Hispanic Media Inc. (USHM), a subsidiary of S.A. La Nacin, has reached an agreement to become impreMedias strategic and controlling shareholder. This agreement will enable impreMedia to accelerate its transformation into a robust multimedia company by combining impreMedias knowledge of and access to the U.S. Hispanic market with USHM and La Nacins know-how and successful track record across print and online media platforms in Latin America.

impreMedia has a strong history of quality content that deeply engages audiences, local brands that resonate with the local communities they serve, market knowledge and an entrepreneurial approach. These elements constitute an outstanding platform for further development of new products, with an aim to attract new audiences and become the first choice for advertisers addressing the US Hispanic market,stated Eduardo Lomanto, USHM President.

Monica Lozano will remain CEO of impreMedia. Its editorial content will remain under the direction and control of impreMedias newsroom staff, and current management of impreMedia will also remain. In addition, Francisco Seghezzo, former Corporate Planning Director of S.A. La Nacin, will join impreMedia as COO.

Monica Lozano is a highly respected figure in Hispanic media and the Hispanic community. Under her remarkable leadership, she has built a powerful team and a strong portfolio of brands. Her expertise and strategic insights are vital to us as we execute plans for growth and diversification, continued Mr. Lomanto.

The 2010 Census re-confirmed the undisputed importance of the U.S. Hispanic market. The arrival of a prominent Latin American media company signals the increased confidence of international firms in the exploding U.S. Hispanic media market, and also in an established entity and important player in the industry like impreMedia.

USHM and La Nacin bring both the expertise and resources needed to take us to the next level. La Nacin, established as a national Argentine newspaper in 1870, has strong ties with the most important newspapers in Latin America, and is a founding member of the Grupo de Diarios America, an association that includes the most prestigious papers of the region. During the last decade, it has been successful in transforming its profile to also become a top magazine publisher and a digital company with strong product offerings across all platforms, and presence in several Latin American countries and Spain. Their recent award from the Online News Association for General Excellence in an Online News Site is a testament to their digital prowess, said Monica Lozano, CEO of ImpreMedia.

Leading advertisers look to impreMedia to reach the growing Hispanic market. According to Kantar, ten out of the top ten largest advertisers all advertised with impreMedia in 2011. impreMedia is one of the most innovative media companies there is. We know we can turn to them not only for reach and results but also for the big idea, stated Steven Wolfe Pereira, Executive Vice President and Managing Director of MediaVest, MV42.

impreMedia, the No. 1 Hispanic news and information company in the U.S. in print and a key online player, widely known for its top brands such as La Opinin, El Diario and Vista, reaches 25% of all US Hispanics with an audience size of almost 11 million and a footprint in 15 top Hispanic markets. Over the past year it has experienced an unprecedented 34% growth in total audience and has almost doubled its online audience.

Stephens Inc. acted as advisor of impreMedia.

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NEW YORK (TheWrap.com) - Do social media sites like Facebook and Twitter have a liberal bias?

"Internet users who describe their political ideology as moderate or liberal are more likely than conservatives to use social networking sites," a new study from the Pew Research Center's Internet and American Life Project says.

Pew divided its study between the overall population and the population of internet users. Among the latter, 74 percent of those identifying themselves as liberal use social networking sites -- as compared to only 60 percent who identify themselves as conservative are on social networking sites.

When expanded to the general population, the gap narrows slightly. Some 60 percent of those identifying as liberal use social networking sites, while 49 percent of conservatives fit that bill.

Does this add more fodder for complaints that the media is an elite, liberal enclave? Does it mean conservatives need to mount a big social media campaign?

Or maybe it just means liberals are in love with themselves, so they want to post about their lives.

(Editing by Chris Michaud)

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