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MELBOURNE, Australia, Dec. 4 /PRNewswire/ -- Instra Corporation, a global Internet domain name registrar, is pleased to announce the launch of Internationalized Domain Names (IDNs) allowing Internet users to create domain names in the full alphabet of their language. For the first time in history, the Internet is not bound by English language restrictions, as IDNs make use of one or more non-Latin characters, such as characters from the Danish, French, Spanish, Chinese, Japanese and Korean languages, among many others.

A recent article on IDNNews.com highlights the explosive growth in the multi-lingual domain segment with almost half of all IDNs being in Chinese and Kanji. This is of no surprise, given the population of both China and Japan and the way in which they are actively embracing the online space.

Andrew Barton, CEO of Instra, noted, "According to research from Global Reach, 65% of Internet users are non-English speakers. By not having an IDN domain name, you could be missing out on an enormous opportunity to address the non-English market. With our multilingual team, Instra is dedicated to helping business owners to further diversify their operations and target a wider audience via the use of IDNs. IDNs also make it easier for businesses to promote localized products and services".

Barton further notes that "IDN search engines providing translation services are fraught with danger. In many examples Latin names do not directly translate into Asian languages." Instra was one of the first to realize that a value-added service was required to enable a more accurate translation to IDNs.

"The whole point in securing your IDN is to better communicate with your chosen market. If you are not accurately describing your online business, you are wasting your money. At Instra, with our multicultural workforce, we have been able to guide our customers to a more satisfactory translation of their business to an internationalized domain name," stated Barton.

For more information, please visit http://www.instra.com

About Instra Corporation

Instra Corporation is a global domain name Registrar that specializes in IDN (Multi-lingual Domains) and ccTLDs (Country Code Top Level Domains). Instra offers the most comprehensive ccTLD portfolio in the world backed by a state-of-the-art domain management tool.

Contact:

Chloe Li
Director - Domain Operations
Instra Corporation
+61.397831800 (ext 188)
media@instra.com

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DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/7d823d/middle_east_and_af) has announced the addition of GlobalData's new report "Middle East and Africa LNG Industry to 2015: Investment Opportunities, Analysis and Forecasts of All Active and Planned Liquefaction and Regasification Terminals in Middle East and Africa" to their offering.

Middle East and Africa LNG Industry to 2015: Investment Opportunities, Analysis and Forecasts of All Active and Planned Liquefaction and Regasification Terminals in Middle East and Africa

Summary

This profile is the essential source for top-level industry data and information relating to LNG in Middle East and Africa. It provides asset level information relating to the LNG terminals in Middle East and Africa . The profiles of the major companies operating in the LNG sector are also included in the report. The latest news and deals pertaining to the sector are also provided and analyzed.

Scope

    --  Updated information relating to all key active and planned liquefaction
        and regasification terminals in Middle East and Africa
    --  Provides key information on historical and forecast capacity of LNG
        terminals
    --  Details operators and equity partners of each terminal and the changes
        in the operator and equity partners since 2000
    --  Includes information relating to the terminal start date, location and
        the storage capacity of LNG terminals
    --  Information on the top LNG companies including business description,
        strategic analysis, and financial information. Key companies include
        Sonatrach, Exxon Mobil Corporation and Royal Dutch Shell plc.
    --  Product and brand updates, strategy changes, R&D projects, corporate
        expansions and contractions and regulatory changes.
    --  Key mergers and acquisitions, partnerships, private equity and venture
        capital investments, and IPOs.

Reasons to buy

    --  Obtain the most up to date information available on all active and
        planned liquefaction and regasification terminals in Middle East and
        Africa
    --  Identify growth segments and opportunities in Middle EAst and Africa's
        LNG industry.
    --  Facilitate market analysis and forecasting of future industry trends.
    --  Facilitate decision making on the basis of strong historical and
        forecast capacity data
    --  Assess your competitor's LNG assets
    --  Understand and respond to your competitors business structure, strategy
        and prospects.
    --  Develop strategies based on the latest operational, financial, and
        regulatory events.
    --  Do deals with an understanding of how competitors are financed, and the
        mergers and partnerships that have shaped the market.
    --  Identify and analyze the strengths and weaknesses of the leading
        companies in Middle East and Africa.

Key Topics Covered:

    --  Introduction
    --  Middle East and Africa LNG Industry
    --  Profile of Sonatrach
    --  Profile of Exxon Mobil Corporation
    --  Profile of Royal Dutch Shell Plc
    --  Profile of Total S.A.
    --  Profile Of Eni S.p.A.
    --  Middle East and Africa LNG Industry, Deals Landscape
    --  Recent Developments
    --  Appendix

Companies Mentioned:

    --  Sonatrach
    --  Exxon Mobil Corporation
    --  Royal Dutch Shell Plc
    --  Total S.A.
    --  Eni S.p.A.

For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/7d823d/middle_east_and_af

    Source: Research and Markets

POMONA, Calif., Dec. 4 /PRNewswire/ -- Modern Conflict Studies Group (MCSGroup) announces the January 29, 2010 release of the new simulation board game Battle for Baghdad. Battle for Baghdad is a political/military simulation game dealing with the current occupation of the city of Baghdad by US forces. The game models six factions, Sunni, Shi'ite, Iraqi Government, US, NGOs, and Jihadists, each having unique capabilities and goals within the city of Baghdad. The primary focus of the game is to demonstrate the asymmetrical conditions that exist within the environment, and to portray the challenges that confront interacting actors with differing goals. According to research director J. Bernhard Compton, "Battle for Baghdad was play-tested by members of the Naval War College, Center for Naval Analysis, Center for Army Analysis, and the US Air Force, and researched using open source information and interviews with military personnel who currently or have recently served in Baghdad, making Battle for Bagdad as representative of the situation as possible." Battle for Baghdad will be available for the MSRP of $79.95 through the MCSGroup website http://www.mcsgroup.org and fine game stores.

The primary purpose of producing Battle for Baghdad is to demonstrate the kinds of challenges inherent in the occupation of the country of Iraq. Intended as an educational tool, the game aptly shows how understanding one's own goals in a multi-competitive environment is insufficient to guarantee stability or success. Knowledge of the goals and intent of the other players is crucial to successful coalition-building and in-theater success.

The simulation game comes complete with a mounted satellite image map of the city of Baghdad, playing cards that comprise the Arms Bazaar, Arab Street, and Command Structures of the various groups, conflict displays, and infrastructure and security tokens. Players compete with one another to deliver security and infrastructure to the city, and in so doing collect political points, which function as the game's currency. These points, in turn, allow players to purchase capabilities and prosecute strategies that can bring them closer to accomplishing their unique victory condition. However, due to the multi-competitive nature of the game, setbacks and unplanned outcomes are common and often occur at the worst possible time.

Battle for Baghdad has been continuously advertised in wargame publications, including Strategy & Tactics, Paper Wars, Against the Odds, Fire and Movement, and Battles! Magazines.

Demonstrations have been conducted at various US military and DoD conferences. MCSGroup offers onsite demonstrations and seminars specifically for Battle for Baghdad, or on broader topic scope.

The final retail price of Battle for Baghdad will be $79.95.

Please contact sales@mcsgroup.org for distribution or retail terms and additional information.

Contact:

Michael Anderson
909.455.7945
sales@mcsgroup.org

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ENGLEWOOD, CO -- (MARKET WIRE) -- 12/04/09 -- Underlining the strength of its ongoing commitment to the Middle East region, Evolving Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: EVOL), a leading provider of software solutions and services to the wireless, wireline and cable markets, will be showcasing its pioneering Dynamic SIM Allocation(TM) solution (DSA) at this year's 3G Middle East Telco World Summit (Stand No 83, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 7-8 December 2009).

"We believe that our DSA solution has the potential to deliver far-reaching benefits to operators across the region," says Stuart Cochran, chief technology officer of Evolving Systems. "It allows operators to reduce costs by simplifying the SIM supply chain and optimizing network capacity. In addition, it enables them to build customer loyalty and drive up average revenue per user (ARPU) by supporting the provision of innovative new customer offerings like number personalization."

"Market momentum is building for DSA around the world," added Thad Dupper, president and CEO of Evolving Systems. "We now have customers in Asia, Africa, Europe and Latin America and we are currently averaging more than 1/2 million allocations a month. Going forward, we see the Middle East with its dynamic and fast-growing mobile communications sector and its ever more sophisticated customer base as a key strategic growth market for us."

About Dynamic SIM Allocation

Dynamic SIM Allocation solution is a new way of activating phones, which removes the inefficiencies of pre-provisioning, avoids the costs associated with large numbers of inactive SIM cards, and enables wireless carriers to offer an enhanced end-user experience. Evolving Systems' Dynamic SIM Allocation solution can help:

--  Optimize use of core network capacity -- Provision only on first use
    of SIM cards
--  Improve SIM Card Supply Flexibility -- With improved geographic
    mobility of SIM cards
--  Improve MSISDN Utilization -- By provisioning numbers at first use of
    the SIM card
--  Increase revenue by enhancing user experience -- Offer choice and
    personalization on first use
    

About Evolving Systems®

Evolving Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: EVOL) is a provider of software and services to more than 70 network operators in over 40 countries worldwide. Its portfolio includes market-leading products for Service Activation, Service Verification, Dynamic SIM Allocation, Number Portability, Number Inventory and Mediation solutions. Founded in 1985, the Company has headquarters in Englewood, Colorado, with offices in the United Kingdom, Germany, India and Malaysia. Further information is available on the web at www.evolving.com.

CAUTIONARY STATEMENT

This news release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the United States' Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, based on current expectations, estimates and projections that are subject to risk. Specifically, Evolving Systems' statements about the impact of the information described in this press release and the ability of Evolving Systems' solutions to handle future needs of its customers are forward-looking statements. Readers should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, and Evolving Systems may not undertake to update these forward-looking statements. Actual results could differ materially because of many factors, such as internal budgeting changes of customers, the impact of competition and the general state of the telecommunications industry. For a more extensive discussion of Evolving Systems' business, please refer to the Company's Form 10-K filed with the U.S. SEC on March 11, 2009, as well as subsequently filed Forms 10-Q, 8-K and press releases and the Company's website at www.evolving.com.

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HOLYOKE, Mass., Dec. 4 /PRNewswire/ -- Following the Spanish American War and the occupation of the island in 1898 by America, Puerto Rico experienced an economic and cultural crisis: Churches were in poverty, the exchange of currency caused a depression and markets for produce disappeared. Then a devastating hurricane caused widespread suffering. Puerto Ricans responded to these events with insecurity.

Where, then, were Puerto Ricans' cultural activities? Did they cease? Where did they celebrate their musical traditions? In "Actividades Musicales en Puerto Rico" (published by Trafford Publishing) music historian Catherine Dower-Gold presents a survey of the 19th-century musical traditions that did carry over into the 20th century. Because music of that era was not published, much of it may have disappeared without Dower's investigation. Her details of musical festivities, religious feast days, band concerts, public school programs and activities of the popular Puerto Rican composers of the day outline a rich musical tradition which many island author-musicians thought had declined during the era. With photos, musicians' manuscripts and documentation of the musical events, those interested in Puerto Rico and its music will be fascinated by Dower's account. This book is published in Spanish and is a new, updated edition of her 1983 book, "Puerto Rican Music Following the Spanish American War 1898-1910."

About the Author

Catherine A. Dower-Gold is a professor emerita of music at Westfield State College in Massachusetts where she was music department chair and a former professor of the year. A graduate of Hamline University (B.A. in music composition), Smith College (M.A. in musicology), and the Catholic University of America (Ph.D. in musicology), she was on faculty at University of Massachusetts, Amherst, and a visiting scholar at USC, and a visiting associate professor of music at Herbert Lehman College of the State University of New York. She has written books on Alfred Einstein, Yella Pessl, and on the history of the St. Patrick's Holyoke, Mass., parade. Massachusetts Gov. Michael Dukakis in 1978 presented her a Pride in Performance Award; she is a member of the Academia de Artes y Ciencias de Puerto Rico, and she is well-known among international and American biographical associations and musical societies.

"Actividades Musicales en Puerto Rico"

Available from: http://www.trafford.com, http://www.bn.com, and http://www.amazon.com

Trafford offers a variety of publishing services to help individuals publish, market and sell fiction, poetry and nonfiction books. The company utilizes print-on-demand technology, and is one of the largest self-publishing companies in the U.S. Trafford is based in Bloomington, Indiana.

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