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September 4, 2014 - Running on hardware appliance, Media Management Platform lets professionals capture content from multiple live video feeds in original recording and proxy format; edit, capture, and store live video feeds; repurpose content for multiple platforms; and export it for final editing, rebroadcast, MAM, and archiving. Users can also manage and search content using advanced search terms, log and monitor video for regulatory or licensing requirements, and compare, review, and analyze content. Digital Nirvana, Inc. 39899 Balentine Dr, Ste 200 Newark, CA, 94560 USA Press release date: August 28, 2014

Suite of applications helps broadcasters, media, and entertainment professionals save time and improve efficiency with strong price/performance.

Fremont, CA At IBC2014 in Amsterdam next month, Digital Nirvana will introduce its Media Management Platform, which offers a suite of applications that allows users to capture, edit, share, and manage content - as well as prove compliance, monitor and analyze video. Digital Nirvana will exhibit this platform in the booth of EMEA Gateway during the IBC convention Hall 9, Stand B14.

Professionals using the new Digital Nirvana platform can capture content from multiple live video feeds in original recording and proxy format; edit, capture and store live video feeds; quickly repurpose content for multiple platforms and export it for final editing, rebroadcast, MAM, and archiving; manage and search content using advanced search terms; log and monitor video for regulatory or licensing requirements and quality control; and compare, review and analyze content for competitive analysis, legal reviews, and cross-functional collaboration.

We couldnt think of a better venue than IBC to launch our new platform, said Arco Groenenberg, director of sales and marketing for Broadcast Products, Digital Nirvana. With these new features, weve solidified our platform as the smartest management solution in the industry with the most rapid return on investment. Based on the feedback we receive from our close customer relationships, well keep pushing the envelope and bring more functionality to this centralized approach.

The Digital Nirvana Media Management Platform includes the following applications:

Capture

A feature-rich capture application records and stores hybrid inputs including SDI, ASI, ASI-IP, ATSC and QAM signals. Recording formats include 50 Hz, 60 Hz, SD/HD and DVB-T/C/S2. The platform supports RF and Cable Card Technology recording from encrypted cable feeds in full HD allowing for direct cable and off-air antenna recording with no conversion needed. By setting parameters within the Program Guide, users can schedule continuous or intermittent recording. Users can record, monitor and analyze the performance of multiple competitive stations, saving hours of time, raising productivity and eliminating the need for stand-alone DVRs.

Edit

A powerful edit application allows users to produce frame-accurate cut clips from live or previous recordings, allowing for quick turn around when repurposing and editing content. OTT clipping and ad verification are also included in this system. Edits can be made from the desktop or mobile devices using any standard web browser. An unlimited number of users can collaborate from anyplace via the web-based interface. Content can be uploaded to the cloud and stored for final editing, re-broadcast, MAM files or archives.

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Media Management Software helps prove compliance.

Shane Smith, Vices founder and chief executive, said: Vice is very excited to announce today that we have closed deals with both A+E on the media/terrestrial TV side and TCV on the tech side.

We believe that these new partnerships position us at the forefront of the coming convergence of media and technology, while preserving and protecting our independence.

High-quality content and innovative tech platforms will drive Vice through this next period of growth on our relentless quest for total media domination."

Vice has attracted investors by tapping into a global appetite for edgy editorial online, especially video, such as its recent documentary series embedded with Islamic State. The company claims a monthly audience of 150 million people and operates in 36 countries.

On the commercial side it has been a pioneer in branded content whereby it is paid by advertisers, such as the microchip giant Intel, to create and publish videos and articles that promote their brands to its young audience on its own website and apps, and on YouTube and social media.

The company also still sells a magazine, runs more traditional online advertising and licenses its material to broadcasters around the world.

Mr Smith told The Telegraph last year: Basically, we concentrate on making money in as many ways as we can.

Most companies concentrate on one form of revenue in one country. But we concentrate on five forms of revenue in about 50 countries, which is fine for us. Well take it.

A+E, which is jointly owned by Disney and the magazine publisher Hearst, and TCV, which also made late-stage investments in Facebook and Netflix before they floated, join 21st Century Fox, the British advertising group WPP, the media merchant bank Raine group and former Viacom chief executive Tom Freston as minority shareholders in Vice.

Mr Smith has claimed Vice will turn over $1bn by 2016 and that it could be worth $30bn on the stock market.

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Communication and ground rules is key to keeping social media enjoyable and under control.

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By Dennis Box/editor The Enumclaw Courier-Herald

Social media is both a popular and polarizing issue for parents, school districts and students.

Understanding the ins and outs of social media means it can be a way for adults and kids to enjoy pictures, videos and interesting stories.

Being smart with social media is the key.

There is a dark side if used for the wrong ends. Social media can be dangerous if a few rules and precautions are not observed and understood.

Families and schools should communicate clearly on the rules of the road for cell phones, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram accounts.

Social media is a lightening fast form of communication, which can quickly and easily spin out of control.

Communication is the key to keeping social media under control and enjoyable.

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The National Union of Somali Journalists (NUSOJ) expresses outrage over the passing of a contentious anti-media legislation that introduces strict media restrictions and heavy fines.

On Monday, 1 September 2014, Somalia's Council of Ministers narrowly passed a draft media law presented by the Minister of Information, Mustaf Sheikh Ali Dhuhulow, in an attempt to control the independent media under the guise of regulation.

"The broad restrictions laid out by this legislation invite both its abuse by Somali authorities to silence their critics, control independent media, disproportionately punish journalists and self-censorship on the part of journalists and media houses in order to avoid potential repercussions," said Omar Faruk Osman, NUSOJ Secretary General.

"The government has not honoured its pledge to introduce a media law that would expand the margin for free expression and promote the media landscape".

Article 6 of the draft media law establishes a National Media Council, which consists of thirteen (13) members. 6 of the thirteen members will be appointed from the Ministry of Information while 4 members will be appointed from independent media. The remaining three members will be appointed from civil society, particularly from the National Human Rights Commission, the National Women's Organisation, the Solicitor General or the Somali Bar Association. The National Media Council shall be appointed by the Ministry of Information, according to article 6, provision 6.2 of the bill.

This article clearly establishes a media regulatory body which is dominated by the Ministry of Information with most of the members and is appointed by the same ministry. The council undoubtedly lacks independence, credibility and the journalistic community and the wider public will have no faith in it.

All media houses including newspapers must register at the Ministry of Information and pay an unspecified annual license fee to get a licence from the ministry, according to article 7, provision 7.3. This opens the door for the ministry to politicize the issuance of licenses and deny any media house that they may deem to be critical to them.

The draft media law further states that a journalist or media house shall pay a fine between US$5,000 to $10,000 for breach of the "code of ethics", according to article 3, provision 3.4.

As stated by article 21, any media house, which is found guilty by the National Media Council and penalized to pay a fine or compensation must publish or broadcast the judgment of the council, and upon failure to do so, the media house shall pay US$20,000 for penalty.

"The proposed drastic fines will impose an enormous restraint on freedom of the media, resulting in stifling the media, as well as self-censorship," added Osman.

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