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Only on ONE World Sports this weekend, catch live soccer action from Japan’s J.League, Korea’s K League Classic and the Chinese Super League. And in an important NASL clash, see the league-leading NY Cosmos take on the No. 2 Tampa Bay Rowdies. Also this weekend, you can watch a Barclays Premier League match pitting Swansea vs. Arsenal. And see the Yomiuri Giants take on the Hiroshima Toyo Carp in a battle of the No. 1 and No. 3 teams in Nippon Professional Baseball’s Central League. The Carp are enjoying their best season in 16 years, having just clinched a place in the NPB playoffs. When:             ONE World Sports, the global sports network, will carry all of this world-class action this Saturday and Sunday. Saturday, Sept. 28 Time (EDT) Event Competition 12 a.m. (Live) Vegalta Sendai vs. Yokohama F. Marinos J.League 3 a.m. (Live) Incheon vs. Pohang K League Classic 9:30 a.m. (Delayed) Kashima Antlers vs. Oita Trinita J.League 11:30 a.m. (Delayed) Omiya Ardija vs. FC Tokyo J.League 1:30 p.m. (Delayed) Guangzhou Evergrande vs. Hangzhou Greentown Chinese Super League 3:30 p.m. (Delayed) Jiangsu Sainty vs. Liaoning Whowin Chinese Super League Sunday, Sept. 29 Time (EDT) Event Competition 1 a.m. (Live) Yomiuri Giants vs. Hiroshima Toyo Carp Nippon Professional Baseball 5 p.m. (Live) NY Cosmos vs. Tampa Bay Rowdies North American Soccer League 7 p.m. (Delayed) Swansea vs. Arsenal Barclays Premier League Where: ONE World Sports is available via DISH Network, Cablevision’s Optimum TV, Mediacom Communications and Google Fiber.

Connected World Magazine Announces the 2014 CW 100 Carol Stream, Ill. – Sept. 24, 2013 - When it comes to finding the right partners to build the ideal M2M solution, one can be overwhelmed with numerous questions like: what is the right platform service for my needs; which partners will help create a flawless M2M solution; or which network options will I benefit from the most? This is exactly where Connected World magazine's CW 100 comes in, identifying the very best technology providers that can help answer these questions, and assisting to create successful M2M solutions. Today, Connected World magazine announces the 2014 CW 100. For the past 11 years, the CW 100 has proven to be the definitive list of the top companies that are demonstrating significant market traction and pursuing game-changing technologies in connectivity as determined by the editors of Connected World. "The CW 100 does not just simply list the industry's top 100 technology providers, it gives corporate adopters the opportunity to assemble a value chain that will lead to successful M2M solutions," says Peggy Smedley, editorial director, Connected World magazine. "This is the resource to help you and your company launch the right M2M plan in 2014." Companies that have been selected to be on the CW 100 have established the top products, services, and commitment to enable connectivity. The 2014 CW 100 consists of the following companies: Accenture Aeris Communications Inc. Airbiquity Inc. AirStrip Technologies Alcatel-Lucent Alien Technology Amdocs Inc. Apple Inc. Arkessa ARM Holdings AT&T Inc. Atmel Corp. Axeda Corp. Bell Canada BlackBerry Broadcom Corp. Bug Labs CalAmp Corp. CETECOM Cisco Systems Inc. connectBlue Connected Development CradlePoint Inc. Cycle30 Inc. DataOnline LLC Deutsche Telekom Digi Intl. Inc. Echelon Corp. Elster Group Ericsson Esprida Corp. Eurotech Fargo Telecom Group FreeScale Semiconductor Inc. FreightWatch Intl. Gemalto General Electric Co. Geotab Inc. Globalstar Good Technology Google Hewlett-Packard Co. Honeywell Intl. Inc. Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd. IBM Corp. ILS Technology Inilex Inc. Inmarsat Intel Corp. Iridium Communications Inc. Itron Inc. Jasper Wireless Inc. Jazz Wireless Data Kontron KORE Telematics Landis+Gyr Linear Technology (Dust) M2M DataSmart Machine-to-Machine Intelligence (M2Mi) Corp. Maingate Marvell Technology Group Mesh Systems Microsoft Mocana Corp. Multi-Tech Systems Inc. NetComm Wireless Ltd. Novatel Wireless Inc. NXP Semiconductors Omnilink Systems Inc. OnAsset Intelligence Inc. Oracle Orange SA ORBCOMM Quake Global Qualcomm Inc. RACO Wireless Red Bend Software Redpine Signals Rogers Communications Inc. Sierra Wireless Inc. SkyWave Mobile Communications Sprint Synchronoss Technologies Inc. Systech Corp. Telefónica O2 Telenor Connexion AB (Telenor) Telit Wireless Solutions Inc. Tendril Texas Instruments Inc. ThingWorx T-Mobile USA Inc. Trimble Navigation Ltd. u-blox AG UIEvolution Inc. Verizon Wireless Vodafone Group PLC Wireless Logic Group Ltd. Wyless Inc. Xirgo Technologies ZTE Corp. "Every successful M2M solution must begin with a solid foundation," says Mike Carrozzo, chief editor, Connected World magazine. "The CW 100 gives corporate adopters the exact tools to build just that, all with the confidence to make the right business decisions that will lead to success ." To find out more about the 2014 CW 100, including extended profiles for companies, be sure to pick up either the print or digital version of Connected World magazine’s Oct/Nov issue, or visit our Website. This listing will also be included as a part of Connected World magazine's 2014 Sourcebook. In order to reserve yours, please place an order online. About Connected World magazine Connected World is the business and technology publication that provides the intelligence industry titans need and the guidance consumers crave. It’s all about M2M. www.connectedworldmag.com

No matter how much you love your job (and we all do, right?) everyone has taxing moments at work. You know, those days when you're on a deadline, your email unexpectedly stops working and you drop your iPhone into a bowl of soup by accident.Those days. Since yelling at an innocent bystander or crawling under your desk are unprofessional, and you never want to appear that way, it's crucial to develop some relaxation rituals that are fast, effective and discreet. For example, when we get overwhelmed, one thing we can do is a practice called Sama Vritti or "Equal Breathing"). Inhale for four counts through the nose and exhale for a count of four, trying to repeat the cycle around 10 times. It's an easy way to not only bring your heart rate down, but also to create a small moment in a hectic day that's just for you. Others meditate at lunch. It's amazingly effective in creating a positive perspective. With that in mind, we did some informal research on de-stressing techniques, and came up with this handy list: Take a walk Even if you only have time to a stroll around the block, this forces you to leave your desk and get some fresh air. Plus, even minimal exercise releases endorphins, the chemicals in your brain that make you feel good. Find a green space Even if you're office is in a corporate park, there has to be a patch of grass or some trees nearby. Our New York offices are right near South Street Seaport, and watching boats float down the East River is a great way to remind ourselves that first, the world does not revolve around us and, secondly, life will go on. Laugh Yes, I know it can be difficult when you're right in the middle of a huge project and eight people are calling you at the same time, but try and crack a smile. Researchers from the University of Kansas found that even faking a smile improves your mood. If you can, take a minute to check out a funny Mashable slideshow or Buzzfeed list and laugh a little. Do one thing If you are experiencing heart palpitations about the 15 urgent things that need to be handled by noon, just pick one and get to it. Sometimes the fear of the workload is worse than the workload itself. On the other hand we are not working in life-or-death scenarios in the way that first-responders or those in other professions do. If you can't get everything finished, everyone will be okay.

ScreenPlays Magazine’s September issue highlights Amdocs and their new, modular customer experience solution – CES 9 as an ideal cable operator solution. The article says that, “Cable operators have reached a moment of truth where technology-driven shifts in market demand combined with unacceptable levels of customer satisfaction require new approaches to running their businesses. The demand for truly personalized services, the encroachment of over-the-top players on cable operators’ traditional turf, the advent of broadband-delivered home automation and security services, the push for unbundling of cable programming – all these pressures call for a  fundamental rethinking of the traditional cable operator business model. Until now, growth in cable was about adding content and building new service silos, which necessarily put the focus on managing relationships with content suppliers and expanding network capacity and functionalities. These are still important components of operations, but the defining characteristics of what it will take to compete successfully in an era of unbounded customer choice are to be found in the IT domain, where the challenge is to transform customer experience from the anonymity of today’s bundled one-size-fits-all templates to unprecedented levels of personalization and convenience.” Read more here:

Penthera, a privately-held software firm that has developed a platform that elegantly delivers TV shows and movies to mobile devices for offline playback, today announced it has selected our firm to lead its communications program. Led by the cable industry pioneer Michael Willner and an executive team of the most recignized leaders in the industry, Penthera is an exciting new software company. Penthera solves one of the most frustrating TV Everywhere problems – how to efficiently move large video files to consumers‘ mobile devices for offline viewing. TV Everywhere actually ISN’T everywhere: consumers on the go need a high-speed, consistent Internet connection to stream content. To actually be everywhere, there must be an untethered, on-the-go option. Many critical functions must be addressed simultaneously at the uplink, head-end and mobile device to make that happen. Bandwidth utilization and content windowing are just some of the issues Penthera’s software expertly addresses. “Bob Gold & Associates is widely recognized in the cable TV industry for its award-winning work for programmers, distributors and suppliers,” said Michael Willner, president & CEO of Penthera. “We’re confident they will serve as an invaluable partner.” Penthera’s software engine, Cache & CarryTM, works with both Android and iOS devices and is the first of its kind that is designed specifically for cable operators and TV network programmers to ensure a competitive advantage by offering an alternative to streaming video.

  What:  Only on ONE World Sports this weekend, catch live soccer action from the Chinese Super League, Japan’s J.League and Korea’s K League Classic, as well as a pair of live games pitting Nippon Professional Baseball’s Yomiuri Giants vs. the Hiroshima Toyo Carp. You can also catch a London soccer derby from the Barclays Premier League, with Chelsea taking on Fulham, and Marseille vs. Arsenal in the UEFA Champions League. When:             ONE World Sports, the English-language global sports network, will carry all of this world-class action this Saturday and Sunday. Saturday, Sept. 21 Time (EDT) Event Competition 1 a.m. (Live) Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs. Albirex Niigata J.League 5 a.m. (Live) Yomiuri Giants vs. the Hiroshima Toyo Carp Nippon Professional Baseball 9:30 a.m. (Delayed) Shanghai Shenhua vs. Jiangsu Sainty Chinese Super League 11:30 a.m. (Delayed) Kawasaki Frontale vs. Sagan Tosu J.League 1:30 p.m. (Delayed) Yokohama F Marinos vs. Shimizu S-Pulse J.League 7 p.m. (Delayed) Marseilles vs. Arsenal UEFA Champions League  Sunday, Sept. 22 Time (EDT) Event Competition 1 a.m. (Live) Pohang vs. Ulsan K League Classic 5 a.m. (Live) Yomiuri Giants vs. the Hiroshima Toyo Carp Nippon Professional Baseball 9:30 a.m. (Delayed) Guangzhou R&F vs. Guizhou Renhe Chinese Super League 7 p.m. (Delayed) Chelsea vs. Fulham Barclays Premier League   Where: ONE World Sports is available via DISH Network, Cablevision’s Optimum TV, Mediacom Communications and Google Fiber.

beIN SPORT burst onto the sports scene on August 15, 2012 and since then has become the fastest-growing international sports network in the country. Over the past year, beIN SPORT and beIN SPORT en Español amassed and televised more than 2,400 hours of live and exclusive coverage of top-flight international games and competitions. Demand for the network was quickly recognized and beIN SPORT is now carried by nearly every major distributor and is available to more than 80 million US TV households. The network also launched beIN SPORT Play, a first of its kind comprehensive HD streaming service matching authenticated subscribers with full online access to beIN SPORT and beIN SPORT en Español, offering up to five live overflow soccer matches. One of its many first-year accomplishments was the network reaching the highest rankings of SocialGuide’s – a social media engagement analytic tool – Twitter TV Rankings for the week of June 7. The amazing momentum delivered in its inaugural year, promises to be eclipsed in year two as beIN SPORT reaches new milestones with its compelling must have content.

  Whole Home DVR Named Best Home Equipment at IBC   ENGLEWOOD, Colo., Sept. 13, 2013 – EchoStar Corp. (NASDAQ: SATS), a premier global provider of satellite operations and video-delivery solutions, was honored and awarded for producing the top customer premise technology, Hopper® whole-home DVR, among companies exhibiting at IBC in competition administered by Cable & Satellite International magazine. The CSI Awards is a technology competition that recognizes and rewards technological innovation in the cable, satellite, broadcast, IPTV, telco, internet/online/OTT video, mobile TV and associated sectors. Its judges, a panel of esteemed engineers and analysts, honored EchoStar products with five nominations, more than any other international vendor. Like judges for the “Best of CES” competition in Las Vegas in January, international judges were impressed by the Hopper system and its innovative features. The Hopper DVR serves as the home gateway while the “Joey” client boxes extend the DVR capabilities to additional TVs in the home. In addition Hopper, with its 2TB hard drive, is packed with advanced technologies including PrimeTime Anytime, Hopper Transfers, DISH Anywhere, and AutoHop. “We were thrilled to have five products nominated this year. Now this win truly validates the global value of our operator solutions,” said Mark Jackson, president of EchoStar Technologies L.L.C., the company’s video and broadcast arm. “We hope that consumers throughout the world will enjoy these products as much as our U.S. customers. We appreciate this honor and congratulate the other winners, as well.” Stop by the EchoStar booth at IBC to see a demo of Hopper with Sling, Hall 1 Stand F76. Visit EchoStar’s IBC page at www.echostar.com/ibc. About EchoStar Corporation EchoStar Corp. (NASDAQ: SATS) is a leading global provider of satellite operations and video delivery solutions. EchoStar's wholly-owned subsidiary, Hughes, is the world's leading provider of satellite broadband services, delivering network technologies and managed services for enterprise and government customers in more than 100 countries. Headquartered in Englewood, Colorado, with additional business units world-wide, EchoStar is a multiple Emmy award-winning company that has pioneered advancements in the set-top box and satellite industries for over 30 years, consistently delivering value for customers, partners and investors through innovation and outstanding quality. Over the last three decades EchoStar's contribution to video technology has been a major influencer in the way consumers view, receive and manage their TV programming. EchoStar's consumer solutions include HughesNet®, North America's #1 high-speed satellite Internet service, Sling Media's Slingbox® products, and EchoStar's line of advanced digital video set-top box products for the international free satellite and terrestrial viewer markets. For more information, please visit www.EchoStar.com

Bob Gold & Associates’ consumer tech PR prowess was on full display when KTLA’s Rich DeMuro featured the Power+Shell EX by ODOYO USA, on his popular consumer Tech Report. ODOYO USA engaged our firm for a media relations assignment to launch the newest tech gadget for iPhone 5 devotees with a national holiday gift guide campaign in August. The KTLA Tech Report detailed a host of cool design and protective features, as well as performance-enhancing benefits offered by this iPhone 5 battery case in two separate three-minute segments aired on the 5 a.m. and 7 a.m. morning newscasts. DeMuro called the Power+Shell EX “critical” and “very cool,” especially for anyone who travels or wants to be connected longer when out and about. Check out the segment on this link KTLA Tech Report. When KTLA news anchors Frank Buckley, Megan Henderson and Mark Kriski drooled over the gadget on air, it set a record for 1-day site traffic to ODOYOusa.com and ultimately consumers flocked to buy the product setting a one-day sales record for ODOYO USA. Nearly 9,000 KTLA viewers entered to win one of 10 Power+Shell EX products in a giveaway contest Bob Gold & Associates’ team developed with ODOYO USA and KTLA-TV. It was one of the most popular giveaways ever created as part of KTLA’s Tech Report, and proved to be a perfect way to introduce a new gadget while generating sales leading into the holiday gift buying season.