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SANTA MONICA, Calif., Aug. 14 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Activision Publishing, Inc. announced today that HISTORY Civil War: Secret Missions will be released later this year for the Xbox 360(R) video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PLAYSTATION(R)3 and PlayStation(R)2 computer entertainment systems, and PC. A completely new episode in the HISTORY Civil War franchise, the game will allow players to assume the role of Union and Confederate soldiers fighting behind enemy lines in legendary battles.
“There is a rich history to the Civil War, especially in terms of covert military tactics,” said Dave Oxford, Activision Publishing. “American warfare in the 1860’s was brutal yet surprisingly sophisticated, so it was essential for us to capture this duality.”
The player’s goal in HISTORY Civil War: Secret Missions is to disrupt the armies of both the North and the South by any means necessary, including conducting train raids, stealing ironclad ships, stopping enemy supply lines, destroying enemy artillery and more. All events are drawn from the real life actions of famous partisans, scouts and rangers — fight as a member of Mosby’s Rangers, Sheridan’s Scouts and Grant’s Secret Service and receive your mission commands from famous generals including Robert E. Lee, “Stonewall” Jackson, and Ulysses Grant.
The action in HISTORY Civil War: Secret Mission accurately reflects the guerrilla tactics of the time period. Weapons include the shotgun, the pepperbox revolver and the coffee mill gun, and there is heavy reliance on scouts and naval warfare.
HISTORY Civil War: Secret Missions, which is not yet rated by the ESRB, will be available for $49.99 on Xbox 360 and PLAYSTATION(R)3 computer entertainment system, $39.99 for Playstation(R)2 computer entertainment system, and $19.99 for PC.
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About HISTORY(TM)
History(TM) is the leading destination for revealing, award-winning, original non-fiction series and event-driven specials that connects history with viewers in an informative, immersive and entertaining manner across multiple platforms. Programming covers a diverse variety of historical genres ranging from military history to contemporary history, technology to natural history, as well as science, archaeology and pop culture. Among the network’s program offerings are hit series such as Ax Men, Battle 360, The Universe, Cities of The Underworld and Ice Road Truckers, as well as acclaimed specials including King, Life After People, 1968 With Tom Brokaw, Lost Book of Nostradamus, Star Wars: The Legacy Revealed and Sherman’s March. History has earned four Peabody Awards, three Primetime Emmy(R) Awards, 10 News & Documentary Emmy(R) Awards and received the prestigious Governor’s Award from the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences for the network’s Save Our History(R) campaign dedicated to historic preservation and history education. Take A Veteran to School Day is the network’s latest initiative connecting America’s schools and communities with veterans from all wars. History’s website, located at , is the definitive historical online source that delivers entertaining and informative content featuring broadband video, interactive timelines, maps, games, podcasts and more.
About Activision Publishing, Inc. Headquartered in Santa Monica, California, Activision Publishing, Inc. is a leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and leisure products.
Activision Publishing maintains operations in the U.S., Canada, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Sweden, Spain, the Netherlands, Australia, Japan and South Korea. More information about Activision Publishing and its products can be found on the company’s website, .
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NEW YORK, May 13 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — In celebration of National Women’s Day in South Africa, Working Mother Media is hosting a conference focused on the advancement of women in South Africa. The conference will be held on Friday, August 8, 2008 at the Sandton Convention Center in Johannesburg. Building on six years of highly successful conferences in the United States, Canada and Brazil, Working Mother Media will create a discourse in South Africa led by the nation’s top female professionals.
The South African Advancement of Women Conference will gather together professional women who work for major global and South African based companies for an exploration of best practices, a dialogue on diversity, innovative strategies and concrete programs that make a difference in supporting women. The conference will ensure networking, learning and knowledge sharing in a safe environment. The ibm Corporation is the Visionary Host Sponsor.
“We are so excited to hear from the women of South Africa - and to share all that we have learned about how companies can support women in their efforts to advance. This is a day to explore issues and knock down roadblocks; a day to celebrate how far women have come and to make plans for further advancement. All around the globe, we find that women are willing to support each other to build a stronger future for all,” says Carol Evans, CEO of Working Mother Media.
The South African Advancement of Women Conference will include skill-building workshops on mentoring, work/life balance and critical communication skills. The conference will also feature an executive trailblazer panel sharing strategies for success, instant polling which takes the audience’s “pulse” around key issues, inspiring keynote speakers and safe haven dialogues.
Topics to be addressed during the conference include:
— How to build relationships to leverage your personal and professional
network
— The challenges and obstacles that female executives and managers face
— How the best companies are developing internal policies for supporting
professional women in the workplace
— Learning how to overcome systemic barriers and discuss how to enhance
partnership and understanding among women worldwide
— How to avoid the backlash associated with flexible work arrangements

“Our sponsorship of a South Africa conference on the advancement of women is strategic for us,” says Maria Ferris, Director, ibm Workforce Diversity Programs and the Conference Visionary Sponsor. “Talented women are integral to helping us run ibm operations all over the world. We are delighted to share with the women business leaders of South Africa the strategies that have made ibm women successful.”
The South African Advancement of Women Conference will feature intriguing speakers from some of the most progressive companies and professionals in South Africa. A wide range of participants will attend from those who are just starting to climb the corporate ladder to the most experienced businesswomen.
For more information, please visit .

About Working Mother Media

Founded in 1979, Working Mother magazine reaches 2 million readers and is the only national magazine for career-committed mothers and working women. Its 22-year signature initiative, Working Mother 100 Best Companies, is the most important benchmark for work/life practices in corporate America. Working Mother is published by Working Mother Media, which was founded in 2001. Dedicated to serving the personal, professional and family needs of all women, Working Mother Media encompasses Working Mother magazine, the National Association of Female Executives (NAFE) the Working Mother 100 Best Companies and the Working Mother Best Companies for Multicultural Women, along with our dynamic Conferences and Events Division. Working Mother Media’s mission is to champion culture change.
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