Melbourne, Australia, 4 August 2011 – Ruslan Kogan today announced Kogan’s divorce from traditional retail, citing “irreconcilable differences.”

He said the calls that Australia is in a two-speed economy are ignoring the major structural shifts in how Australians shop, and the emergence of online retail as the third speed.

“Many economic commentators are today claiming that Australia is in a two speed economy – given the strong mining sector, and the purportedly slow retail sector.

“But Kogan is not an ordinary retailer – we are online only, and online retail is booming. Why do economists assume that online retail and traditional retail are married – grouping them together under the one family? If we have been grouped with traditional retailers, then we want a divorce!

“There are irreconcilable differences between us – they are traditional where we are innovative, they want to raise taxes when we want open competition, they want fat margins when we want to please our customers, and most importantly they are slowing down while we are speeding up!

“Reports this week indicate that the Internet contributed $50b to Australia’s GDP in 2010 – this number will only continue to grow. This means that the Internet economy in our country rivals that of iron ore!

“So, the time has come to stop treating online retail as part of the same family as traditional retail – we are running at our own speed – the new third speed in what was formerly the two speed economy,” Kogan said.

By Paul B. Kidd, the only author who has ever had unlimited prison access to any living Australian serial killer, let alone Australia’s most depraved signature serial killer.

Signature serial killers are the rarest type of mass murderer, choosing to leave a “signature” or “calling card” proudly on display on their victims. William McDonald, better known as The Mutilator because of his depraved calling card, murdered time and again, mutilating his victims with his own unique signature until he was finally caught.

Paul B. Kidd spent a year on and off in prison interviewing The Mutilator, probing deep into his mind to get the full story behind his monstrous crimes and what drove his to them.
This controversial book also includes stories of Australia’s four other signature serial
killers and a detailed history of signature serial killers from all over the world, as well
as a picture section containing some graphic, never-before-seen photos.

The other Australian cases are:

• Arnold Soderman: The Schoolgirl Strangler
• Eric Cooke: The Night Caller
• John Glover: The Granny Killer
• Peter Dupas: The Ordinary Monster

About the author
Paul B. Kidd is Australia’s leading authority on ‘never to be released’ crimes. He is
a talkback broadcaster on Sydney Radio 2UE, a 60 Minutes researching producer
and an outdoor men’s magazine editor. His fascination with seemingly normal and
sane people who brutally kill and maim their victims has led him to write 13 books
on the worst child killers, serial killers and those who rape and murder in packs. An
informative and entertaining interviewee, Paul is an expert on the darker side of
human frailty.

Available to own on Blu-ray™ for $49.95RRP on DVD for $39.95RRP from 7 September 2011.

“How To Make It In America”, starring Bryan Greenberg (Prime, HBO’s “Unscripted”), Victor Rasuk (Lords of Dogtown, “Raising Victor Vargas”), Luis Guzman (Anger Management, HBO’s “OZ”), and hit recording artist Scott “Kid Cudi” Mescudi (“Day and Night,” “Poke Her Face”).

The exclusive HBO comedy series is executive produced by Emmy® and Golden Globe nominee Stephen Levinson, Emmy® nominee Rob Weiss, series creator Ian Edelman, Emmy® nominated director Julian Farino, Jada Miranda and Mark Wahlberg.

“How To Make It In America” will be available on a 2-Disc Blu-ray™, for $49.95 and on 2-Disc DVD for $39.95.

SYNOPSIS
The show follows two enterprising Brooklyn twenty-somethings as they hustle their way through New York City, determined to achieve the American Dream. Trying to make a name for themselves in New York’s competitive fashion scene, Ben Epstein (Greenberg) and his friend and business partner Cam Calderon (Rasuk) use their street knowledge and connections to bring their ambitions to fruition. With the help of Cam’s cousin Rene (Guzman), who is trying to market his own high-energy drink, and their well-connected friend Domingo (“Kid Cudi”), the burgeoning entrepreneurs set out to make it big, encountering obstacles along the way that will require all their ingenuity to overcome.

SONY COMPUTER ENTERTAINMENT ACQUIRES SUCKER PUNCH PRODUCTIONS, DEVELOPER OF TOP SELLING INFAMOUS FRANCHISE

Leading Open World Console Game Creators Join Sony Computer Entertainment Worldwide Studios to Deliver Amazing Entertainment Experiences to PlayStation® Customers

FOSTER CITY, Calif., August 2, 2011– Sony Computer Entertainment (SCE) announced today that leading game developer and long-time partner Sucker Punch Productions, creators of the top-selling Sly Cooper and inFamous franchises, joins the global development operation of Sony Computer Entertainment Worldwide Studios (SCE WWS). The addition of Sucker Punch Productions furthers SCE’s long-term commitment to creative excellence in game development exclusively on PlayStation platforms and marks the sixteenth studio to join the SCE WWS family.

Based in Bellevue, Washington, Sucker Punch Productions is the award-winning developer of the Sly Cooper series for the PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system and the inFamous franchise on the PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system, with combined franchise sales surpassing seven million units worldwide. Best known for signature creative talents, including award winning animation and art direction, visual style, immersive storylines, strong characters and highly interactive worlds, Sucker Punch has created some of the most successful games in PlayStation history.

Building on an already strong working relationship between Sucker Punch and Sony Computer Entertainment America, the aquisition brings a studio that has pioneered open world technology innovation formally into the PlayStation family and adds another creative force within SCE WWS. Its day-to-day operations will continue to be run by the current management team and company founders in conjunction with SCE WWS Foster City Studio. Financial terms of this arrangement are not disclosed.

“Sucker Punch Productions is one of the most highly acclaimed development studios in the industry and we have enjoyed a wonderful relationship with the company for over 12 years. We are delighted to officially welcome them to the SCE family,” said Shuhei Yoshida, president, SCE WWS. “The addition of Sucker Punch to SCE WWS reiterates our dedication to developing world class gaming experiences that can only be found on the PlayStation platform. With one of the strongest exclusive software lineups in the PS3’s history, combined with the diverse, innovate content in the works for PlayStation Vita, consumers have a lot to be excited about this year.”

“We’ve enjoyed an incredible relationship with Sony that has allowed us to combine our creative design capabilities with their guidance to make some of the best franchises to hit the PlayStation platforms. Equally important, the relationship with SCE has provided us the flexibility and trust to take creative risks and invent new properties,” said Brian Fleming, managing partner, Sucker Punch Productions. “As a part of the Sony Computer Entertainment group we look forward to introducing more innovative content and providing consumers with exciting, new interactive exeriences.”

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA. – August 3, 2011 – Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: ERTS) announced today the launch of EA SPORTS™ Season Ticket*, an all-new program that provides premium benefits for a better gaming experience on four participating EA SPORTS titles. With an annual fee of $33.00(AU) or 2000 Microsoft Points, subscribers will receive four all-new program benefits: access to play all participating EA SPORTS games via a full-game digital download three days before consumers have the option to purchase a disc at retail launch; a 20-percent discount on downloadable game content; free premium web content; and membership recognition.

EA SPORTS Season Ticket is available in Australia and New Zealand for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft beginning today. Fans can subscribe today through the Xbox LIVE® Marketplace for the Xbox 360, and benefits begin with this month’s launch of Madden NFL 12. Moving forward, participating franchises include Madden NFL Football, NHL hockey, EA SPORTS FIFA and Tiger Woods PGA TOUR® golf.

“EA SPORTS Season Ticket is an exciting program for our core fans – it lets our biggest fans play earlier, play more and play better than anyone else,” said Peter Moore, President, EA SPORTS. “EA SPORTS Season Ticket is an important step in our vision for transforming how deeply fans connect with the sports games they love through digital products and services. We’re excited to continue evolving EA SPORTS Season Ticket as we listen to what consumers want most in their gaming experiences.”

With a paid subscription to EA SPORTS Season Ticket, fans will receive the following benefits for the four participating titles:

• Early Full-Game Digital Access: Three days before a game’s scheduled release, fans will be able to download and play the full version of all four participating titles on Xbox 360. After three days, the digitally downloaded game will time out and consumers have the option to purchase the same full game on disc at retail. EA SPORTS Season Ticket subscribers can transfer all achievements earned during the three-day download period to the purchased disc, resulting in an early edge over the competition.
• Discounted Downloadable Content: Subscribers will get a 20-percent discount on all available downloadable content for participating EA SPORTS titles. Downloadable content, which enhances and refreshes the core game experience, includes such items as Ultimate Team packs, accelerator packs and gear upgrades.
• Free Premium Web Content: Premium web content extends the game experience beyond the console to a web browser. All participating titles will feature premium web content that will be free to EA SPORTS Season Ticket members beginning with the premium Creation Centre packs for FIFA 12. These packs provide a deeper set of customization tools and abilities within Creation Centre to build your own teams and tournaments, and will be available to the consumer until the membership to the program has expired.
• Membership Recognition: Subscribers are easily identifiable with an exclusive membership recognition badge displayed both in-game and on their EASPORTS.com profile.

To subscribe to EA SPORTS Season Ticket for the Xbox 360, go to the Xbox LIVE Marketplace, download and launch the EA SPORTS application, and follow the prompts after “purchase a subscription”. For more information, assets and videos, please visit www.easports.com/seasonticket.

For more information about EA SPORTS, including news, video, blogs, forums, fantasy leagues and game communities, please visit www.easports.com to connect, share and compete.

EA SPORTS is one of the leading sports entertainment brands in the world, with top-selling videogame franchises, award-winning interactive technology, global videogame competitions, and breakthrough digital experiences. EA SPORTS delivers personal access to the emotion of sports through industry-leading sports simulation videogames, including Madden NFL football, FIFA Soccer, NHL® hockey, NBA JAM, NCAA® Football, Fight Night boxing, EA SPORTS MMA, Tiger Woods PGA TOUR® golf , and EA SPORTS Active.

*CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS APPLY. SEE WWW.EASPORTS.COM/SEASONTICKET FOR DETAILS.
** Digital download is available at 6pm CET four days before launch to ensure subscribers get a full three days to play following the download time. The digital version will time out when the product is available at retail.

Your initiation into the world of underground racing is about to begin as you play as Jack Rourke. You buy-in for just $25K but the pay-out is $25M…if you make it out alive. Racing from San Francisco to New York against 200 other drivers, you will tear up the road in the battle to be first. Desert heat and snowy avalanches are the least of your problems as cops, rivals and mobsters are on your tail – some for the glory, some for the cash.

A new exhibition exploring the role that local businesses play in migrant and refugee communities in Melbourne opens at Immigration Museum on 21 August 2011. 

Open for (more than) Business features photographs, stories and a documentary exploring the notion that many local businesses run by people from migrant and refugee communities offer more than just a service. They can act as community hubs and provide links to a homeland while also helping recently arrived migrants establish a connection with their new home.

Seven local businesses from around Melbourne are featured in Open for (more than) Business, ranging from long- established businesses with rich histories to recently established businesses from relatively new migrant communities. The exhibition provides an insight into the rituals and interactions of these businesses that have enabled them to play the role of cultural hubs, offering connections between old and new migrants and allowing the sharing of stories and experiences.

The businesses featured in the exhibition include:

• Casa di Perla, a bomboniere shop set up by Greek migrants in the 1950s.
• Café Scheherazade, a cafe in St Kilda that served comforting Eastern European food from 1958 to 2008.
• Vittorio’s Barbershop, which has been operating for fifty years since the early 1960s.
• Insegna, a multi-lingual book shop established in 1975.
• Truspice, an Indian grocery store known to many as the first of its kind in Melbourne.
• Rezah Afghan Kebab, a family-run Afghan restaurant.
• Lalumba African Restaurant and Café, a new African restaurant.

All of these businesses have become an important part of Melbourne’s cultural identity and assisted new migrants and refugees through a process of transition and resettlement. “They would come to Scheherazade straight from work at six o’clock and stay till 10. That was their home”, said Avram Zeleznikow, owner of Café Scheherazade.

While older businesses may start to retire, like Café Scheherazade, many new businesses begin and continue this important role in the community. “My cafe provides my customers with a unique home. They own it, it’s their place,” said Kear Both, owner of Lalumba African Restaurant and Café.

Open for (more than) Business was developed by artists Dr Erminia Colucci and Shweta Kishore, who have worked extensively with film and photography and are Chair’s of Multicultural Women in Arts. They are themselves migrants – Dr Colucci left her home in Italy as a young student and Ms Kishore arrived from India in 2000.

“As a migrant who arrived from India, I remember the unease of leaving my home combined with the trepidation of embracing a new culture,” said Ms Kishore. “I felt immensely relieved and emotionally settled when I discovered ‘Little India’ in Clayton and Dandenong. Both Erminia and I noticed similar emotional journeys being undertaken by other newly arrived migrants. We realised that businesses serve not only as a retail outlet but as a tangible connection with something that was left behind”, she said.

“These establishments offer a window to their own culture and encourage reciprocal cultural understanding for the wider community”, said Dr Colucci.

The Immigration Museum is inviting people to share their stories, images and videos of their favourite Melbourne- based local business. Visit the Immigration Museum Facebook page to post about a local business.

http://www.facebook.com/immigrationmuseum

Open for (more than) Business

21 August 2011 to 27 May 2012

Immigration Museum, 400 Flinders Street Melbourne

Adults $10, children and concession FREE 

Optimal Performance • Exceptional User Experience • Perfect LIFE companion

Fujitsu’s new line of LIFEBOOK that run on the latest 2nd Generation Intel® Core™ are specially engineered for higher performance, allowing its users to enjoy the best multimedia, visual and mobile computing experience.

Sydney, Australia: 3 August, 2011 — Fujitsu PC Australia, one of the world’s leading brands of personal computers, today unveiled its 16 latest LIFEBOOK that feature the 2nd Generation Intel® Core™ processor platform. This new range of enhanced LIFEBOOK is specially designed to deliver an unparalleled user experience that includes solid computing performance, excellent media and graphics capabilities, and greater energy efficiency.

The new range of LIFEBOOK’s are now incorporated with the 2nd Generation Intel® Core™ processors that will set a new benchmark in terms of its unprecedented level of computing performance, speed and visual capabilities. The new LIFEBOOK are equipped with user friendly features that will satisfy the various needs required by consumers and business professionals.

“We are now entering a multimedia-centric world where users demand for instant access to stunning and immersive visual, web and gaming experiences – often times all at once. Our latest LIFEBOOK line-up, are tuned to meet the varied demands of today’s customers. While we increase the power levels to achieve performance gains for high-intensity dynamic workloads; we ensure the power and thermal aspects are intelligently optimised at the very same time,” says Mr. Bert Noah, Country Manager Fujitsu PC Australia.

“Besides staying true to our brand promise towards developing quality, green and dependable innovations, we are also prioritising improvements on designs that are practical yet aesthetically pleasing. Our LIFEBOOK are available in two design concepts – Cool Tech which boasts an appealing combination of vibrant and sleek feature that is suitable for the consumers, and Smart Companion that exudes a premium and elegant characteristic which will truly support the needs of all business professionals. In short, everyone will find themselves a LIFEBOOK that will complement their lifestyle perfectly,” added Mr Noah.

LIFEBOOK with the latest 2nd Generation Intel® Core™ processor

LIFEBOOK E751: Equipped with sophisticated security features including the Fujitsu 3D Shock Sensor, Fingerprint Sensor, Trusted Platform Module (TPM) and Intel® vPro™ Technology , the LIFEBOOK E751 is a full-featured computing partner for premium business users. Featuring a SuperFine Full HD back-light LED display and excellent connectivity capabilities, the LIFEBOOK E751 is equipped with hot swappable bay versatility that allows for the addition of a modular bay battery for enhanced battery life. It features a full convex numeric keyboard for easy typing and extra comfort. RRP: $1788 for the Core i5 and $2288 for the Core i7

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LIFEBOOK SH761/S761: The LIFEBOOK SH761/S761 is Fujitsu’s technology flagship. Equiped with all the essential top-of-theline features, including the Green 0 Watt AC Adapter, this 1.6kg ultra-portable system captivates technology enthusiasts with its SuperFine HD back-light LED display of 300nits and 6200 mAH battery, one fo the highest capacity in its class. Fujitsu’s unique patent pending ventilation system enables fuss-fre maintenance longer usage and esnures computing reliability in personal and business situations.
RRP: SH761 From $2288, S761 from $1988

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The LIFEBOOK SH561/S561 is a portable all-rounder and is ideal for mobile professionals on a quest for computing nirvana and enhanced durability. To enrich the user experience, it features a pragmatic arc design, textured palm rests, and simple elegance. The LIFEBOOK SH561/S561 also comes with the advanced biometric security features, such as the radio-frequency-based Fingerprint Sensor.
RRP: SH561 from $1688, S561 from $1688

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LIFEBOOK SH561/S561:

LIFEBOOK S751: The LIFEBOOK S751 is fitted with a SuperFine HD back-light LED display for better visual entertainment. Business professionals are assured by its reliable, advanced security features. This notebook comes equipped with a Fujitsu 3D Shock Sensor, Fingerprint Sensor, Trusted Platform Module (TPM) and Intel® vPro™ Technology, along with other features such as an anti-bacterial keyboard, full connectivity capabilities and a longer battery lifespan, which ensure a reliable computing experience.
RRP: from $1588

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LIFEBOOK P771: Elegantly wrapped with a glossy black cover, anti-glare screen, thin and light LCD panel-equipped, the LIFEBOOK P771 caters to business professionals’ need for an ultra-portable notebook with superb performance and reliability. The stunning portable device comes with a striking matte black anti-fingerprint cover and glossy application panel for business users. An additional modular bay device is easily plugged in for flexible usage, and users will enjoy extended battery lifespan in the instance of a modular bay battery.
RRP: from $1988

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LIFEBOOK PH701: Designed for mobile users on-the-go, the 1.5kg LIFEBOOK PH701/P701, is equipped with a 12.1-inch SuperFine back-light LED display, and is delightfully finished with an elegant keyboard, a comfortable palm rest and a multi-touch touch pad. Inspired by the ergonomic designs of Japan, the one-finger scroll wheel is tasked for everyday computing convenience. The LIFEBOOK PH701 is available in Glossy Black and Glossy White and the P701 comes in Matt Black and is equipped with security features such as the Fingerprint Sensor, Trusted Platform Module (TPM) and Intel® vPro™ Technology, suitable for business users.
RRP: PH701 $1688,

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LIFEBOOK T901: Armed with a bi-directional back-light LED display, the LIFEBOOK T901 is designed for the industrial professional tablet user. Users are able to unleash their full creativity via the machine’s exceptional writing and multi-touch features. Built with instantaneous converged communication abilities to foster a seamless contact between people, the LIFEBOOK T901 comes with a 2.0 Mega Pixel camera, stereo microphone, wireless display and Wi-Fi capability, and supports the Intel® vPro™ Technology.
RRP: from $2888

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LIFEBOOK AH531/A531: Coupled with a 15.6-inch 16:9 HD back-light LED display, the LIFEBOOK AH531/A531 is lightweight in its class and gives value-conscious users an excellent computing experience. The spill-resistant, full-sized keyboard and 10-key number pad are configured to ensure extra comfort and convenience. The LIFEBOOK AH531 is perfect for users yearning for sound gaming performance and home entertainment whereas the LIFEBOOK A531 offers a good value as an entry level corporate desktop alternative.
RRP: AH531 from $988, A531 from $988

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LIFEBOOK LH701: This 1.9kg anodized black notebook provides comprehensive features to meet the needs of Small and Medium Businesses (SMB) users seeking a desktop alternative. Wrapped in a tough aluminum case with Zen-style curved edges, the 14-inch LIFEBOOK LH701 is lightweight in its class and is a high-performance computer with a host of improved business features, including Fingerprint Sensor and anti-glare screen.
RRP: from $1388

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LIFEBOOK LH531: The LIFEBOOK LH531 is available in Shiny Black, Garnet Red and Cherry Pink and comes with a high-gloss back cover which is wrapped within a silver lining that offers sheer elegance. A spectacular HD entertainment experience and intelligent graphics performance are paired with beautiful curvatures that embody the legendary strength of the famous Japanese Katana blade. The machine is designed for everyday computing and is an excellent companion for first time PC buyers and students where value for money is a top priority.
RRP from $988

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LIFEBOOK BH531: Powered by NVIDIA® Optimus™ technology and 1GB VRAM, the LIFEBOOK BH531 balances mainstream features and portability with affordability, and is optimized to bring to users, outstanding HD graphics performance whenever it is needed while extending battery life with its Power ECO button. The LIFEBOOK BH531 is less than 2kg and is available in Shiny Black and Garnet Red.
RRP: from $1188

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Pricing and Availability
Vendor: Fujitsu PC Australia
Website: http://au.fujitsu.com/pc
RRP: As above for each model
Customer Care Hotline: 1800 288 283
Distributors: Bluechip Infotech and Multimedia Technology
Availability: Now

Fujitsu remains firmly committed to the promotion of a cleaner environment and complies with the European Union’s Restriction of Hazardous Substances directive (RoHS) across its entire range of products. In addition, Fujitsu has established a set of commitments that goes beyond RoHS requirements, thus allowing it to stay keenly focused on its customers’ health and well-being as well as to embrace a healthier environment for all. By adopting a green factory concept and being committed to the cause of energy-efficient computing, Fujitsu also fights to sustain the Earth as a sponsor and a member of the Climate Savers Computing Initiative.

About Fujitsu
Fujitsu is a leading provider of ICT-based business solutions for the global marketplace. With approximately 170,000 employees supporting customers in 70 countries, Fujitsu combines a worldwide corps of systems and services experts with highly reliable computing and communications products and advanced microelectronics to deliver added value to customers. Headquartered in Tokyo, Fujitsu Limited (TSE:6702) reported consolidated revenues of 4.6 trillion yen (US$50 billion) for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2010. For more information, please see: www.fujitsu.com.

About Fujitsu PC Australia
Fujitsu PC Australia is the Sales and Marketing office of Fujitsu PC Asia Pacific (the Asia Pacific Regional Headquarters for PC business of Fujitsu Limited, Japan). Its responsibilities include the marketing and sales of a wide range of personal computers for the corporate and end-user markets in Australia and New Zealand.

Fujitsu PC Asia Pacific pledges “Built-in Confidence” for every product under its brand name to reassure users of product and service excellence. From high performance components to stringent quality control and professional after-sales service, Fujitsu stands for reliability and satisfaction.

More Unveiled in New Images of Confrontation!

Cyanide, the studio that brought you Blood Bowl and A Game of Thrones, today unveiled new screenshots and artwork for Confrontation! Developed exclusively for PC, Confrontation is the video game adaptation of the fantasy universe created by Rackham for the board game of the same name. Finely mixing strategy and numerous elements taken from role playing games, Confrontation offers a rich gaming experience with an emphasis on intense and tactical battles.

On the images unveiled today, see the elite squads from the Griffon going deeper into unknown territory. This is the perfect opportunity to discover some of the fearsome creatures engineered by the Scorpion who play a very important role in the story, such as the imposing and deadly Megasyatis.The Wolfen also bare their teeth once more in the new artwork, which picture them confronting the Griffin armies… foreshadowing what awaits in the game when it releases in Fall 2011!

FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT – THE OFFICIAL WEBSITE