Tiecoon.com Migrates California Necktie Operations to Nevada, Follows Suit with Amazon.com, Zappos.com

San Diego, CA (PRWEB) October 13, 2011

Earlier this summer, Tiecoon.com announced the creation of new California jobs, and forecast to create more by year-end. Currently, all California positions have been put on hold as Tiecoon.com discloses that all future positions will be created in Nevada.

The burgeoning necktie company Tiecoon.com, an online retailer of high quality silk ties and sale ties, responded to the need for larger offices and warehouse space by acquiring it in Las Vegas, Nevada. Tiecoon.com reports that all of its operations will be based in Las Vegas, NV by the end of 2011.

This move will have a positive benefit to consumers purchasing cheap mens ties as well as Tiecoon.com by increasing the websites competitiveness by almost 10% from the beneficial Nevada business environment.

Recent changes brought about by Jerry Brown, the legislature, and California voters have raised some increasingly difficult challenges for California jobs and businesses. It may appear that Jerry Brown has even higher California income taxes on the horizon. Current California business regulations have made operating a business and maintaining employees in California more challenging than ever. During her bid for the governors office, Meg Whitman had said that if she had to open eBay again, she would open it in Texas, not California.

As forecasted, our rapid expansion of our wholesale tie company raised a need for more employees, warehouse space, office space, and resources, and what better time to make the move to a wonderful and welcoming business climate. It is sad because I love California, says Jesse Pederson, president of Tiecoon.com Inc. It is unfortunate that businesses are being forced to shoulder the burden of many legislative missteps. Regardless, we maintain an incredibly positive outlook for the future of our company.

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Sell Used Books Maintains 100% Positive Customer Feedback

Milpitas, CA (Vocus) July 21, 2010

Users who sell used books on SellUsedBooks.com have made their approving voices heard. The site announced today that after collecting almost three months of data, their user feedback has been 100% positive.

SellUsedBooks.com is a site where users can sell used books and textbooks online. Since March, SellUsedBooks.com has been asking every customer for their feedback by rating their experience as positive, neutral, or negative, and writing a short review. The site has posted every review and so far, theyve all been positive.

"My experience with SellUsedBooks.com was very satisfying and I look forward in doing business with them again soon," says SellUsedBooks.com user Brandon Morgan of Chesterfield Virginia, "They gave me the highest buy back rate for my books and their service was fast as well."

SellUsedBooks.com isnt the only site where people can sell books for cash, but it is one of the few who publish 100% of their customer reviews. While some sites cherry-pick only the best feedback to publish, SellUsedBooks.com has earned their crop of top-notch reviews by providing fair prices, quality customer service, and an easy-to-use process that simplifies selling used books.

SellUsedBooks.com has set out to build a reputation based on trust, making a conscious decision to publish every review and let users judge for themselves. The idea is to respect user's intelligence, by choosing not to just show them a small, misleading group of overly-perfect reviews. All the same, the site has found that they have no shortage of glowing praise from their satisfied customers.

"I have found SellUsedBooks.com to be easy to use and the only site I will sell books to," says Ebbie Shores, a SellUsedBooks.com user from Erie Pennsylvania, "It is easy to understand and they provide good communication by informing you when they receive your books and when payment is made."

Some SellUsedBooks.com customers are satisfied with the site as more than just a user-friendly way to sell books online. They also appreciate the value of a service that takes unwanted books and gives them new life by getting them into the hands of new owners who are eager to read them.

"I was so grateful to be able to put the books to good use and postpone their arrival to the landfill" says Joyce Hamamoto of Pikesville, Maryland, "And the refund was appreciated too!"

SellUsedBooks.com allows users to sell books for cash. With instant quotes, free shipping and fast payment, users can easily sell books and textbooks all in one simple transaction. All SellUsedBooks.com reviews can be viewed at: SellUsedBooks Reviews

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Timeshare By Owner Announces its Code of Conduct

Orlando, Florida (PRWEB) November 18, 2011

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Delivering Holiday Cheer: Appointment-Plus Online Scheduler Calendar Automating the Docking Process for Distributors, Warehouses this Fall, Winter Seasons

Scottsdale, AZ (PRWEB) September 13, 2011

The fall and winter holiday seasons are a busy time for the nations distributors, warehouses, manufacturers and other facilities that receive inbound shipments as they scramble to fill an influx of new orders from customers eager to fill their shelves for the months festivities. Sites that rely on Appointment-Plus online scheduling calendars will not only improve the delivery process by allowing their drivers and carriers to schedule their drop-off times online, theyll also be able to sync with software applications they already use, such as QuickBooks and e-marketing services Constant Contact, iContact and MailChimp.

True to its motto We Work With What You Work With, Appointment-Plus online business calendar is the industrys only Web-based booking application to marry online scheduling, payment-processing, accounting and e-marketing services in one affordable and efficient system. Upcoming features include syncs with Google and Microsoft Outlook calendars, as well as a new user interface.

Managing deliveries over the phone and with a clipboard or paper appointment book is not the most efficient way to handle this important part of the supply chain, says Bob La Loggia, CEO of Appointment-Plus. Our cutting-edge scheduling software helps simplify this process, resulting in significant time and monetary savings for dock operations.

Plus, we work with many of the same software applications you already use on a regular basis, making it easy to transfer information right from your Appointment-Plus scheduler.

Businesses that have recently implemented Appointment-Plus into their dock-scheduling operations include:

Graphic Packaging International, Middletown, Ohio
Heatcraft, Stone Mountain, Ga.
HenneCold Storage, Tampa, Fla.

A leader in dock-scheduling software since 2001, Appointment-Plus online scheduler calendar gives inbound facilities the tools they need to completely automate and streamline the delivery- and dock-scheduling process. Among the functionality found in the feature-rich system are:

Online self-scheduling, which allows carriers and drivers the ability to schedule their own delivery times at their own convenience without having to pick up the phone or send/receive an e-mail or fax. This feature can also free up a significant amount of on-site and administrative staff time; in fact, some sites that use Appointment-Plus report monetary savings ranging from hundreds to thousands of dollars weekly, as theyre able to better schedule their dock staff and reduce overtime expenses.
Automated e-mail and text message reminders sent prior to a scheduled drop-off time, which can dramatically reduce the number of later arrivals and missed deliveries.
Robust record-keeping and reporting capabilities that may it easy to quickly gather and analyze delivery information. Its also perfect for recording actual arrival and departure times, a necessity when determining hold times at the docks.

Adding the online self-scheduling component to the docking and delivery process is easy with Appointment-Plus online scheduler calendar, which supplies each client with a unique URL link to their scheduler and an assortment of book now buttons that can be added to Web sites and e-mail messages. Once the driver clicks on the link or button, he or she instantly accesses the online scheduler calendar, which can show available docks and delivery times, as well as any special instructions. Once a time is selected, the system automatically does the rest without any additional action from on-site administration.

Because its Web-based, Appointment-Plus online scheduling calendars require only an Internet connection to use, without any installations, downloads or additional hardware necessary. This trait allows users to access the software from any Internet connection, a true benefit for supervisors, managers, dispatchers and other dock staff who need the ability to view their schedules when off-site or at other locations at the facility.

Pricing starts at $ 39 per month, with no long-term contracts. All signups receive a complementary training session with a professional set-up coach during their 15-day free trial period.

Having a proven scheduling procedure in place is crucial in ensuring a smooth and seamless delivery process, La Loggia explains. Appointment-Plus helps you achieve that.

To learn more about Appointment-Plus online scheduler calendar and how it can improve your delivery- and dock-scheduling procedures, click here.

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About Appointment-Plus: Appointment-Plus is the leading online appointment-scheduling system, serving organizations in 11 countries ranging from one-person businesses to Fortune 500 companies. With over 15 million end users across 100 industries, Appointment-Plus is the preferred scheduler for medical practitioners, healthcare providers, colleges and universities, personal fitness trainers, spas, salons, shipping docks, government agencies, financial institutions, tour operators, and many other types of organizations. Headquartered in Scottsdale, Ariz., over 70 million appointments have been booked through Appointment-Plus since its launch in 2001.

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Parcel2Go Says Companies Must Take Advantage of the Tablet Revolution

(PRWEB UK) 13 October 2011

Parcel delivery specialist Parcel2Go has stressed the need for British companies to make sure their online presence is geared towards making the most of the growing popularity of tablet computers.

Analysts predict that sales of tablets such as the Apple iPad and Samsung Galaxy will explode over the coming years. Research from Gartner suggests growth will be so sharp that by 2015, retailers will ship 60 tablet computers for every 100 PCs sold. Bolton-based Parcel2Go is urging British firms to take note of the way the retail sector is heading and get up to speed with the changes in their customers' buying methods.

And as more shoppers make purchases online, so the need for companies to have access to a reliable and trustworthy parcel delivery partner has grown. Customers using eBay, Amazon and other retail websites have come to expect immediacy, and by delivering this through use of a low-cost but swift UK courier service, businesses can ensure their customers keep coming back for more.

Richard Mercer, marketing director at Parcel2Go said: "The way consumers shop is changing rapidly. Not only are more people shopping online, but they're making purchases through mobile devices such as phones and tablets.

"Recent studies have shown conversion rates to be higher among people using tablets than PCs and laptops, so businesses can't afford to ignore the need to cater for their specific requirements. Whether a firm creates its own iPad app or optimises its website for smaller screens will depend on the particular business. The thing no company can afford to do however, is stand still."

Parcel2Go, which became one of the fastest-growing privately-owned technology companies in the UK last month, according to The Sunday Times Microsoft Tech Track 100 list, now helps individuals and businesses send around two million consignments every year.

About Parcel2Go:

Parcel2Go Ltd has been offering its customers the opportunity to send a parcel to Birmingham, Mallorca, and everywhere in between, for the past 21 years. Based in Bolton, the company operates a cost effective collection and delivery service using couriers such as Parcelforce and DHL throughout the UK, Europe, and countries across the world.

For further information contact:

Email: l.yates(at)parcel2go(dot)com

Tax Rebates May Go to Digital Cameras at 42nd Street Photo

New York (PRWEB) May 13, 2008

Surely, the closest Best Buy looks like a promising deposit for that tax rebate, however, one may want to consider their recent tax rebate as an investment in higher quality. Local electronics stores are often overlooked because they can rarely offer the discounts and savings of large scale electronics stores.

However, it is no secret that privately owned businesses are more personal and the staff, accordingly, tends to be more helpful in one's search for the perfect new gadget. In addition to these things, they insist on the highest quality products, those which will often outlive their price tag. Those who are in the market for a new digital camera may be shopping around their neighborhood or online but those in search of high quality photos need only look as far as 42nd Street Photo. Many may want to take advantage of this rare opportunity of having extra cash in their pockets to spend a little extra on the better bet that they might not have been able to afford before.

While New York City has contained within it's vast borders a large selection of digital camera stores, few can boast the history and reputation of 42nd Street Photo. In business for over 40 years, the shop has more than its fair share in experience and knowledge. It is also a good bet that the staff at 42 Photo are more knowledgeable of the products than the average Best Buy or Circuit City associate. In addition to the experience and quality, there will always be a relationship between private companies and their customers that cannot exist on a larger scale. This kind of bond is one that cannot be given a price tag.

Those who do not live in New York City have the advantage that anyone can by shopping online with the store's newly re-vamped website. They offer many products on their website, often have great deals and there has never been a better time than now to shop with them. The new Canon EOS-40D is their latest addition. With 10.1 Megapixel resolution, 28-135mm IS USM Lens and its sleek design, one can tell simply by looking at it that this digital camera will last for many years, lifetimes even. Some may not consider the life-span of a product and buy based on price but most people will tell you, in their experience, that an item like this is well worth the price.

For more information on New York camera stores, please visit 42photo.com.

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SteinbachNutcracker.com Announces Karolin Steinbach Signing Event at Southdale Mall in Minneapolis, MN

Edina, Minnesota (PRWEB) November 23, 2011

SteinbachNutcracker.com is excited to announce a world-class signing event by Karolin Steinbach, daughter of Karla Steinbach and granddaughter of the King of Nutcrackers, Herr Christian Steinbach.

The signing event will take place on December 7, 2011, at Southdale Mall in Minneapolis, MN. SteinbachNutcracker.com has hundreds of Steinbach nutcrackers available to choose from on their website. Many of these will be available for purchase and a personalized signature at the Southdale signing event. Customers nationwide are also able to purchase a nutcracker in advance, have it signed at the event, and shipped to their address in time for Christmas.

The Steinbach name has been in the nutcracker business for six generations, and Karolin Steinbach seems poised to carry the tradition on to a seventh generation. SteinbachNutcracker.com is excited to welcome her to Minnesota.

SteinbachNutcracker.com invites all Karolin's fans to come meet her and take home an exclusive signed Steinbach nutcracker. For more details visit the SteinbachNutcracker.com Facebook page.

About SteinbachNutcracker.com

SteinbachNutcracker.com is part of ClickToShopLLC, a collection of online specialty stores. ClickToShop offers products ranging from Oktoberfest party supplies, to stemless wine glass, to Christmas decorations. ClickToShop stores pride themselves on dedicated customer service and high quality merchandise.

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Blekko Launches the First Web Grepper

(PRWEB) September 14, 2011

blekko, the spam-fighting search engine, announced today the launch of Web Grepper, a new tool that allows users to go beyond keyword search to also look at coded information embedded in webpages. Web Grepper does this by grepping or searching lines of code within Web files to identify relevant or matching domains based on specific topics and search terms. In doing so, the tool gives users access this valuable data and furthers the companys goal of an open and transparent web.

The Web contains an incredible amount of data that keywords cant access: How many sites have Facebook Like or a Google Plus +1 button? How many sites have embedded Lady Gagas Born this Way music video? With Web Grepper, users gain insight into useful, and often unseen, data about websites including advertising, AdWords, back links, cookies, and more information that is embedded within the Web domains file. By enabling users to leverage this data, marketers and consumers who are concerned with transparency can access a truly unique competitive analysis tool based on the coded information in blekkos index.

With Web Grepper, were offering our users unique access to the blekko index and embedded information that cannot be found on other search engines, said Rich Skrenta, CEO of blekko, This allows users to uncover incredibly useful data that was previously inaccessible through a keyword search.

blekko users submit questions to Web Grepper that they would like to see grepped, and the blekko community then votes each day to determine which of these questions will be analyzed, and have the results ultimately showcased in a report. Marketers can also use Web Grepper as a market analysis tool to see the top results.

To ensure that the Web Grepper is not being used as a hacking tool to obtain personal and private information, blekko will be manually reviewing greps and monitoring for malicious data mining behavior, such as collecting credit cards or social security numbers.

About blekko

blekko was founded in 2007 to pursue innovation in search. The company has raised $ 24 million since its founding in 2007 from US Venture Partners and CMEA Capital, as well as leading angel investors including Ron Conway, Mike Maples, Jeff Clavier, and Marc Andreessen. blekko has 25 employees, including former Google and Yahoo! Search engineers.

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Common Ground Center Announces All-inclusive Family Camp: A New Generation of Family Vacations

Starksboro, Vermont (PRWEB) May 31, 2011

In a time where life seems to be moving in the fast lane, families across the country are in need of a true family vacation more than ever. Planning a vacation, deciding as a group where and what to do, and coming up with the funds, however, can be just as stressful as the hectic life families are trying to leave behind.

Thats why more and more families are turning to a good ol fashion style of American summer fun CAMP! Only now, summer camp is floating to the top of the list of ideal vacations with a twist: instead of leaving children to have fun with strangers while parents go back to the daily grind, the grownups get to join the kids at family camp. Thats right, dust off the hiking boots, tennis racquet, arts & crafts skills, and marshmallow roasting stick and get ready to unwind, relax, and laugh right along side the kids.

Besides reliving a little bit of childhood, there are lots of other reasons to choose family camp as a family vacation.

First of all, its affordable. At Camp Common Ground in Starksboro, VT, for example, an all-inclusive, weeklong stay for a family of four costs about $ 2,500 (depending on childrens ages and accommodation choices). This all-inclusive price includes three delicious, vegetarian meals a day, separate programs for adults and kids, multi-age activities including African dance and concerts that the whole family will enjoy, and accommodations in charming cabins or an Eco-Lodge (and for the more adventurous, tenting is free!).

The words all-inclusive might make the checkbook sigh with relief, but they will also help drop everyone's blood pressure to an all time low. Renting a house on Cape Cod may seem inexpensive compared to staying in a hotel for a week, but then parents spend several hours each day grocery shopping, preparing meals, cleaning, and organizing activities. At family camp, once the reservation is made, someone else takes care of the rest including cooking, cleaning, and organizing, eliminating stress so that everyone can actually enjoy the vacation.

And what to do all day at family camp? At Camp Common Ground kids to go to Kidville in the mornings for a dynamic childrens program and parents can participate in adult activities that range from traditional camp activities like hiking to non-violent communication to glass bead making to learning the violin to tennis and yoga. And if those options arent appealing, grab a book and relax in a hammock while kids have the time of their lives.

The afternoons are filled with multi-age activities like swimming, arts & crafts, and games. For Carole Blane, long time camper turned Camp Common Ground Camp Director, these multi-age activities are the best part of family camp, Instead of hearing about your childs summer camp experiences after the fact, as a parent you actually get to see the expression on your kids face when she makes a new friend or hits the bulls eye on an archery target. And this is priceless. Also, children get to see parents learning new things too like watercolors or dance moves which is a unique experience in todays world.

Another added bonus of family camp is that it doesnt have to be just a single family on vacation. Its simple to add a grandparent, a niece, family friends, or a whole extra family to the mix. There are activities for all ages to enjoy, other families to make friends with, and countless accommodation options. At Camp Common Ground, the nuclear family can stay in a cabin while a sister and her new baby or a grandparent can stay in the Eco-Lodge nearby. Everyone can be a happy camper at family camp!

Of course, vacations to exotic locales or national parks can also be fun and are worth the trip. But when looking for an affordable family vacation where everyone can truly unwind, consider family camp this summer; its quickly becoming a tradition for many American households that theyll cherish forever as a family.

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Punch! Software Announces the Release of Home and Landscape Design Studio for Mac at MacWorld '09

Kansas City, Mo (PRWEB) January 7, 2009

Punch! Software has released the next generation of home design software with the Punch! Home and Landscape Design Studio for Mac. The focus of this completely new package was to build the easiest product possible for an end user, while maintaining and expanding the rich feature set for which Punch! is known.

Home and Landscape Design Studio is a completely new product from Punch! Software sporting new features such as a QuickStart system to allow a user to build a home quickly, "Going Green" services which offer a wealth of information to help you build more energy efficient with just the click of a button, and a completely new and updated object library for more realistic 3D modeling. The software is built to help users save time and most importantly, money.

One of the best features of Punch! software has been the ability to build a 2D plan and review it in 3D instantly. Home and Landscape Design Studio takes this ability to the next level and makes it easier to use than ever before. Simply open the software and begin dragging whole rooms into place. Resize all rooms appropriately and complete the process. Users can instantly see their design in 3D and walk around or fly through their model. Check out the video on the Punch! Software website showing how to build a home in 59 seconds.

While QuickStart gets you designing and building a dream home in minimal time, the list of new features in this software will allow users to customize every detail:

Houston Entrepreneurs to Meet Active Investors at FundingPost's VC and Angel Event on Thursday, September 22, 2011

Houston, TX (PRWEB) September 15, 2011

On September 22, 2011, FundingPost (http://www.FundingPost.com) will host a panel discussion with local Angel Investors and Venture Capitalists at its "Houston VC and Angel Conference," sponsored by RMSC Law. FundingPost has organized 180+ sold-out venture events over the past 10 years. Leading Venture Capital and Angel investors are set to speak and coach entrepreneurs at the FundingPost Houston event on September 22, 2011, at the Doubletree Guest Suites. The FundingPost Event registration and information are online at: http://www.fundingpost.com/breakfast/reg1.asp?event=191&refer=PR

Local Venture Firms will gather at FundingPost's upcoming event to discuss the trends in Early-Stage Investing, hot sectors, sectors that these Angels and VCs look at, things that are most important to them when they are considering an Investment, the best and worst things an entrepreneur can do to get their attention, additional advice for entrepreneurs, and, of course, the best ways to reach these and other Investors.

Moderator: Michael Mlotkowski

Speakers:

Joel Fontenot, Managing Partner, Trailblazer Capital

James Y. Lancaster, Research Valley Funds, LLC

John Filla, Managing Partner, VES Partners

Rob Tucci, Angel Investor, HAN

VC & Angel Speakers TBA!

We are excited about returning to the Houston area. Its a fantastic opportunity for an early-stage company to meet face to face with investors, said Joe Rubin, Director, FundingPost. Early-stage VCs are always on the lookout for great ideas, and FundingPost is proud to provide a forum for these investors to locate promising new ventures. We hear new success stories from companies raising capital at our events all the time!

As with all FundingPost events, there will be pitching and plenty of networking time for the entrepreneurs to meet the investors during the cocktail party! There is still space available, but the seating is limited! To register to attend, visit: http://www.fundingpost.com/breakfast/reg1.asp?event=191&refer=PR

ABOUT FUNDINGPOST:

With over 10,000 CEOs and 700 Venture Capital Funds attending events in 20 cities nationwide; a Printed Dealflow Magazine; and a deal-exchange website with over 7,700 VC and Angel Investor members and over 138,000 companies, that has, on average, made an introduction of an Investor to an Entrepreneur every business day since its inception; FundingPost believes that it is important to reach investors in every medium possible - both online and offline. For more information: (http://www.FundingPost.com)

ABOUT RMSC LAW:

RMSC Law has offices in the Washington, DC area, San Antonio, Texas and Scottsdale Arizona. Our Washington area office is located in McLean, Virginia, one of the premier areas for the development of high technology companies and is conveniently located near the new home of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office in Alexandria, Virginia. Our San Antonio, Texas office serves key clients in the energy and chemical industries and other sectors. Our downtown Phoenix office serves one of the fastest growing technology centers in the nation. For more information: (http://www.rmsclaw.com) Phone: 830.238.7637

Contact:

Heather Coull

FundingPost.com

800-461-5509

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New Book Release: "Awakening the Mystic in You: Messages of Light from the Christian Mystics"

(PRWEB) June 07, 2011

Hamilton Books recently released a book concerning Christian mysticism entitled, "Awakening the Mystic in You," a book which makes accessible the perennial wisdom of Christian mystics and offers a practical way of benefiting from their words.

Awakening the Mystic in You is an interactive book designed to help readers deepen their relationship with the Divine by connecting to the vibrancy of life. This book provides the cosmic message of hope subjectively revealed by fifty-two Christian mystics in an easy-to-read format. It is meant to be read without hurry, while taking time to ponder and absorb the wisdom of these great mystics. The key to enhancing the enjoyment of this book is the "How to Use this Book" section to create one's own spiritual journal by companioning weekly with a particular Christian mystic.

Receive the gift of your inner mystic, an intimate friend and guide, here to accompany you on your earthly adventure. This wisdom transcends religion and is meant to be heard by people who wish to expand their spirituality, regardless of religious preference. A word of caution: Awakening the Mystic in You may be the catalyst for extraordinary new beginnings in your life.

Ramona Harris, author, is a spiritual director, college counselor, and holds a Master's degree in Pastoral Studies as well as a Master's degree in Education/Counseling.

This book can be purchased at amazon.com, bn.com (barnes and noble) or hamilton-books.com. The book is softbound, 140 pages, ISBN-13: 978-0761853633.

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A New Website to Help With Conception

Newark, DE (PRWEB) October 06, 2011

Help with Conception is proud to announce the release of their new website HelpWithConception.com. The website specializes in providing advice for women who are not only having trouble getting pregnant, but also tips during and after pregnancy. The creation of this site helps establish an improved web presence to help mother get the information they need in one place to help them get pregnant faster.

What makes the website stand out is that it takes all of the great information for future moms that are spread out the entire web, and creates 1 spot for women and men to find tips to get pregnant. There is nothing more frustrating when looking for information on the web and trying to find the information needed and it's crammed in with pages of spam and information that doesnt pertain to the search. This is the problem that this website it looking to solve.

Help With Conception is updated daily with tips for future moms, moms having trouble getting pregnant, tips during pregnancy and tips for new moms. Included on the site will be any news and updates that moms and dads should know to keep their bodies and their children healthy, also what is and isnt good for future moms.

Help With Conception was created in 2011 by Jodi Dillon from a mom to help other moms and is emerging as a future leader in a centralized location for useful information for women who are currently or desire to be moms.

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Rejoice in the Choice: $9.99 Haircut Across 13 Salons

Minneapolis, MN (PRWEB) November 23, 2011

Its time to spread some holiday cheer! Regis Corporation wants to say happy holidays with great haircut deals for the family. Best of all, customers get to choose their discount from 13 different Regis salons! This year families will look great though out the season from neighborhood parties, to family get-togethers to dance recitals. Starting today, they will be giving out a coupon* for a $ 9.99 haircut ($ 11.99 in select markets) across 13 Regis Corp. salons in over 4,300 locations. From November 22, 2011 through January 15, 2012, they will let the customer choose the salon they want discounted as part of the Picture-Perfect Holiday promotion. To get the coupon, visit the Beauty Bargains blog, choose a salon and print. Its that easy: http://beautybargains.tumblr.com/.

This holiday choose a salon, choose a style, choose to look great. There has never been an easier way to shine through the holidays. Regis Corp. is also giving customers $ 10 to spend on Shutterfly holiday photo cards while supplies last to say thanks for visiting. Get that camera ready: looking picture-perfect has never been so easy.

No matter where theyre celebrating this holiday season, the whole neighborhood should join Regis Corp. in spreading some holiday cheer. Give the power of choice to friends, family and co-workers by sharing this deal on Facebook and Twitter. They deserve the chance to save and look great too. The more the merrier!

*Coupon valid at the following Regis Corporation salons: MasterCuts, Regis Salons, Cool Cuts 4 Kids, SmartStyle, Best Cuts, Borics Hair Care, Famous Hair, Fiesta Salons, Saturdays Salon, HairMasters, HeadStart, Holiday Hair, Style America and TGF Hair Salon. Offer valid through 1/15/12. No double discounts. Coupon may only be used one time per customer. Valid at participating U.S. locations.

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Festive and Fabulous! Take $20 Off Any Service At Regis Salons

Minneapolis, MN (PRWEB) November 23, 2011

Pull out the party dress, strap on those heels and get glamorous: its time for some holiday fun! Regis Salons wants to help all holiday mavens look fabulous and festive this holiday with a coupon* for new clients: $ 20 off any salon service of $ 40 or more. Regis Salons will help them get ready for all the holiday parties with a style that will turn heads. New clients can take advantage of this hair salon coupon Mondays through Thursdays from November 22, 2011 through January 15, 2012 on all salon services. To find this deal, simply visit http://www.regissalons.com/, enter a zip code and print out the coupon.

These fashion-savvy ladies will be ready for any photo op this holiday season. To say thanks for visiting, Regis Salons is giving customers $ 10 to spend on Shutterfly holiday photo cards while supplies last. All Regis Salons clients will look picture-perfect this holiday season.

Regis wants their clients to let their true beauty shine through every day. Regis Salons offers daily indulgences on their Facebook and Twitter pages to reveal the inside scoop on beauty trends, styling advice and pampering tips. Stay in the loop by following @RegisSalons on Twitter and Liking them on Facebook to get the latest haircut coupons and beauty updates: http://www.facebook.com/RegisSalons. With these deals, me time is anytime.

With more than 800 locations in malls, Regis Salons serve a fashion-forward clientele with the latest in cut, color, texturizing and finishing services, along with a great selection of professional products and tools. This holiday season, new clients can experience Regis Salons hair stylist expertise and get $ 20 off any $ 40 service. Hurry! This amazing deal is only available for a limited time.

*Offer valid through 1/15/12. Offer good Monday through Thursday for new Clients. Must mention offer when making appointment. Featured Stylists. No double discounts. Coupon may only be used one time per customer. Offer valid at participating U.S. Regis Salons, Regis Signature Salons, Beauty Unlimited, Hair Plus, Hair By Stewarts, Images, Michael of the Carlyle, Salon Cielo, Sensations, Shear Pleasure and Twin Scissors locations.

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DiabetesMine Announces Diabetes Design Contest to Foster Innovation for Life with Diabetes; Good Design can Transform Life for Diabetics

San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) May 14, 2008

DiabetesMine, a leading informational and community web site for people with diabetes, announces the 2nd Annual DiabetesMine Design Challenge, a competition designed to foster innovation in diabetes design and encourage creative new tools that will improve life with diabetes.

This web-based competition is co-hosted at DiabetesMine.com and MedGadget.com, the Internet journal of emerging medical technologies, and supported by the world-renowned design and innovation firm IDEO, with headquarters in Palo Alto, CA. The campaign is generously sponsored by Cory and Justin Oringer, two young brothers (ages 14 and 11, respectively) who have both been living with Type 1 diabetes for more than 10 years each and have already seen and personally experienced many wonderful benefits of design innovation in diabetes technology.

Submissions are being accepted in two categories: under age 18, and over 18. The package of prizes offered to help further the winners' creative efforts includes $ 3,200 in cash, a two-hour workshop by IDEO design consultants specializing in health and wellness to help the winners refine their concepts, and free access to the next "innovation incubator" Health 2.0 Conference in San Francisco in October 21-23, 2008, for one adult winner.

"People with diabetes are so varied. There's the 8-year-old kid going to school every day, versus the older gentleman who may be retired and barely gets out of his house. Consumer design takes that variability into account, but traditionally medical design does not. What people with diabetes really need and want are choices," says Cynthia Rice, head of new technology at the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF). "We applaud what DiabetesMine is doing, because it sheds light on this need."

Last year, creator of DiabetesMine Amy Tenderich posted an Open Letter to Steve Jobs, calling for the gurus of consumer design to help revolutionize design of diabetes devices. In the weeks and months that followed, numerous individuals and organizations came forward with compelling new prototypes, designs, and ideas. These included new concepts for glucose meters, insulin pumps, lancing devices (for testing blood glucose), devices for transporting medical records or tracking glucose results, diabetes supply carry cases and more.

This year, the official competition is open to anyone passionate about diabetes and product design. "Whether you're a pharma R&D pro, an independent engineer, a design student or an enterprising patient, we want to hear from you," Tenderich says. "Remember, good design can be applied to anything, even something as 'low-tech' as a special container for disposing of used glucose test strips. Let the innovation begin!"

Submissions are accepted in the form of a 2-minute video to be uploaded to the DiabetesMine YouTube channel, or a 2-3 page written "elevator pitch" plus supporting graphics. The deadline for submissions has been extended to midnight PST on Monday, June 16, 2008. Winners will be announced on Friday, June 20, 2008.

The official contest announcement and rules can be found at http://www.diabetesmine.com/2008/04/2nd-annual-diab.html.

For more information, please contact:

B. Tenderich at DiabetesMine.com

650-652-9430

info @ diabetesmine.com

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Leveraging Customer Interaction Data in Tough Times Learn Why Data Analysis Is Vital for Success at the eMetrics Marketing Optimization Summit, Oct 17-21, New York, NY

New York, NY (PRWEB) October 13, 2011

From pre-conference workshops like "Roadmap to Online Analytics Success", to a billion dollar case study on getting the most out of digital marketing measurement, the eMetrics Marketing Optimization Summit, produced by Rising Media, in New York City takes business analytics to the next level.

October 17 begins five days of workshops, keynotes, breakouts, clinics, labs and more that will demonstrate how to successfully predict customer behavior, save money and more efficiently market products and services. See the Agenda.

Keynote speakers Thomas H. Davenport, Jim Sterne, Geoff Ramsey, Jeff Jonas, Bob Page, Peter Fader, Erich Marx, Gregory Nathan, Joe Megibow, Shaina Boone and Heath Podvesker join dozens of other industry experts sharing tips, tools and strategies to improve data analysis skills.

Veteran digital analyst and speaker Ross Jenkins, VP of Analytics & Innovation at RAPP New York, says, "Big Data is here to stay and if you are going to tackle it head on, you need an understanding of everything that happens before, during and after every interaction. At the end of the day it's not about delivering a report - it's about using data to differentiate the way we communicate with consumers."

Companies participating in the Marketing Optimization Summit include American Express, AT&T, Best Buy, Capital One, Choice Hotels International, Dell, Deloitte, E*TRADE, eBay, ESPN, Expedia, FedEx, Fidelity Investments, Johnson & Johnson, LexisNexis, MTV Networks, Progressive Insurance, Public Broadcasting Service, QVC, ServiceMaster and Travelers Insurance.

The eMetrics Marketing Optimization Summit is supported by such sponsors as Adobe, ForeSee, TagMan, Celebrus Technologies, Ensighten, Google analytics, iPerceptions, Stratigent, Bizo, clictale, comScore, SAS SiteSpect, sweetspot, UBC Division of Continuing Studies, UC Irvine Extension, Unilytics, MajesticSEO, Mongoose Metrics, iJento, Quantivo, Keystone Solutions, Analytics Pros, CalPont, Digitaria, Insight Rocket, Parker Software, Marchex Call Analytics, Nabler, Shuffle Point, Social Snap, SocialMetrix, ObservePoint, Yahoo! Web Analytics and eClerx.

Upgrade your whole teams skills. The more team members that attend the eMetrics Marketing Optimization Summit, the more the company saves. Each additional attendee from the same company registered at the same time receives an extra $ 200 off the price of their registration. Register today.

The eMetrics Marketing Optimization Summit is co-located with Predictive Analytics World, Text Analytics World, GAUGE, Conversion Conference and Internet Marketing Conference

About Rising Media

Rising Media is a global events producer excelling in Internet and technology-related conferences and exhibitions. Rising Media produced events include Data Driven Business Week, eMetrics Marketing Optimization Summit, Conversion Conference, GAUGE, Predictive Analytics World, Text Analytics World, Building Business Capability, Internet Marketing Conference, Social Media Economy Days, Web Effectiveness Conference and Search Marketing Expo in the US, Canada, UK, France, Germany, Sweden, Finland and Australia.

Rising Media events provide cutting-edge, practical knowledge for business professionals to improve their day-to-day effectiveness, driving higher returns for their organizations. Attendees learn from leading experts and share knowledge with each other, as well as interacting with innovative vendors in the space. Each event brings together the best, the brightest and the visionary, creating a forum for insight, energetic exchange and informed purchasing.

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Monetate Names Bruce Ernst VP of Product Management

Philadelphia, PA (PRWEB) October 13, 2011

Monetate, the leading provider of testing, targeting, and personalization solutions for websites, today announced that Bruce Ernst has joined the company as VP of Product Management. Ernst is a seasoned technology professional with diverse experience bringing technology solutions to market. He will join the accomplished executive team that is helping Monetate lead the way in bringing enhanced agility to ecommerce websites.

We continually strive give marketers the agility to insert new levels of control over the messaging and promotions on their sites, said Monetate CEO David Brussin. Bruce Ernst is a vital addition to our executive team as we launch new tools that empower ecommerce merchants to place the right product in front of the right consumer at the right time.

Bruce Ernst comes to Monetate with an enormous breadth of experience in applying strategic plans to immediate execution as well as communicating complex technology solutions in a simple and straightforward manner. Most recently, Ernst was head of Webstore Product Management at GSI Commerce (now part of eBay), a Monetate customer. Prior to that, Ernst was VP of Product Management at Commerce360 (now ClickEquations) where he developed and implemented the product vision for the revolutionary software product that provides expert advice on the management of search engine advertising campaigns.

As consumers demand a more relevant online shopping experience, it is critical for marketers to develop websites that can be customized to each individual shopper, said Ernst. Im thrilled to be part of an outstanding team at Monetate that is dedicated to helping clients create the most agile and personalized web experience for their customers.

About Monetate

Monetate is the leading provider of testing, targeting, and personalization solutions for websites. The company's cloud-based platform empowers marketers to test and target product offers and site features and convert successful tests into personalized messaging and promotional campaigns, instantly, anywhere on the website, mobile or tablets. Monetate removes the IT bottleneck and is quick and easy to install using just a single JavaScript tag, inserted only once, and requiring no internal IT resources. Some of the best known brands in the world use Monetate to make the most of their online marketing dollars, increase conversion rates, and personalize the website experience including Aeropostale, Urban Outfitters, Altrec, The Sports Authority, PETCO, QVC and more. Based in Philadelphia, Monetate serves a growing list of B2C websites around the world. For more information about Monetate, visit http://www.monetate.com.

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Young Woman Returns Home to Discover Family, Self

Las Vegas (PRWEB) June 07, 2011

For every child that goes away to college, there is a readjustment as they come home since leaving. Many new students become radically different people or so they seem and both parents and children are forced to adjust. In the new book Victorias Nest: Sequel to Prairie Preacher (published by iUniverse) by P.J. Hoge, Victoria Pepper Schroeder returns home for a funeral as a very different woman.

Megan was a lot of fun but a pretty straight shooter. She was six years older than Victoria and always seemed to have it together. Of course, why wouldnt she? She had an Ozzie and Harriet life, not at all like hers. Her own life was more like the Twilight Zone. She didnt think Megan would rat on her but she would probably give her a heck of lecture if she knew about last night. Victoria wasnt in the mood for another lecture. After all, she would be spending the weekend at home. She would be talked at enough.

Of course, the charged atmosphere of a funeral doesnt make for peaceful reintegration. Pepper clashes with her brothers and her parents until she begins to see them as people, instead of family. As she helps out around the homestead, helping with milking the cows and at her fathers mechanic shop. It is through this mechanism that Peppers perception of her parents changes, and their perception of her.

While at home in North Dakota, Pepper also reacquaints herself with Uncle Byron Ellison, her familys pastor. When more hardship piles atop the funeral and love begins to confuse her, Pepper draws solace from Uncle Byrons advice, learning about herself, the finality of death and forgiveness of bad behavior. Full of both laughter and tears, Victorias Nest is a heartwarming novel of loss and discovery.

About the Author

P. J. Hoge grew up in Washington and North Dakota. She is a member of the Lutheran church. After college Hoge worked in cytotechnology, while her family farmed in central North Dakota. Later, they relocated to Nevada, where she still resides. Hoge has published two books previously, Garrett Death of a Selfish Man and Prairie Preacher.

iUniverse, an Author Solutions, Inc. self-publishing imprint, is the leading book marketing, editorial services, and supported self-publishing provider. iUniverse has a strategic alliance with Chapters Indigo in Canada, and titles accepted into the iUniverse Rising Star program are featured in a special collection on BarnesandNoble.com. iUniverse recognizes excellence in book publishing through the Star, Readers Choice and Editors Choice designationsself-publishings only such awards program. Headquartered in Bloomington, Indiana, iUniverse also operates offices in Indianapolis. For more information or to publish a book, please visit iuniverse.com or call 1-800-AUTHORS. For the latest, follow @iuniverse on Twitter.

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Bay Area Doctor Invests in Rising Asian American Startup Called Jackfroot By 3 Young College Graduates

San Jose, CA (PRWEB) November 17, 2011

Last year if you were to do a Google search for Asian American entertainment, a multitude of unrelated sites and YouTube channels were all you could find. This was a common and increasingly frustrating occurrence for three friends who simply wanted to hear the newest music from D-Pryde, watch the latest JustKiddingFilms video, or figure out what the next movie Justin Lin was directing is. That's where Jackfroot comes in.

We just wanted a place where everything could be found easily. It was always a challenge to find information on Asian American entertainment. This is our way of taking small steps to changing the media landscape, says co-founder Ky Truong.

With that vision and purpose, in May 2010, 3 college graduates from San Jose State University named Davian Nguyen, Ky Truong, and Cameron Voly created Jackfroot.com - a new website that aims to be the central source for all things related to Asian American entertainment and culture. The origins of the name are two fold such that there is a popular Asian fruit called jackfruit and the creators wanted to stay rooted in Asian culture. Thus, the name Jackfroot was created.

Were here to support those who have a passion for what they do in arts and entertainment. We want our site to be a home where new and upcoming artists can showcase their talent. We also want to make it easier for fans to follow news on all established artists and talents. It comes down to having a dream and following your passion. Jackfroot is here to make it come true, says Davian Nguyen.

After launching on June 14th of this year, Jackfroot has gained a huge following with an increasingly large buzz. Within a short time span, the website has climbed in website popularity faster than the founders expected.

The Jackfroot team set a goal to break into the top 1 million ranked websites worldwide within 6 months a task they accomplished in less than 3 months. By early November, they have impressed readers by breaking into the top 250,000 globally ranked websites and are still continuing to grow.

These guys are the young pioneers needed to help lead the future generation of America, says Congressman Mike Honda.

Three months after the launch, Jackfroot was contacted by Dr. Currie Lee, an anesthesiologist and pain management physician from San Leandro, who quickly took interest in the blossoming website. After a few meetings, they signed what could be the biggest deal of their lives. These guys showed me that they have the hunger and passion to succeed as young entrepreneurs, says Dr. Lee.

Bay Area local DJ Teddy Rockspin says, Ive seen these guys build a pipe dream from nothing into something. They have gained a lot of respect and support from the community.

On November 19th, Jackfroots staff and friends will be holding a public event, White Dreams, an all white attire theme party that will feature special live performances, a confetti drop, and the founders toasting to an even bigger year of success in 2012 and beyond. The event will be held at Supperclub in San Francisco. More news on the event can be found here.

Its only the beginning. We set our goals and somehow are reaching them faster than we expected. Our team is highly motivated and passionate about Jackfroot. With the backing of Dr. Lee, we feel theres nothing that can stop us now, says Cameron Voly.

It started off as just a dream and a big idea and starting to become a reality. This is a dream come true to be able to find the right person to invest in our goals. We just want to thank all of our friends and supporters that believed in us since the beginning. Keep an eye out for big things to come, says Davian Nguyen.

Press Contact:

Davian Nguyen

Co-Founder

Email: info(at)jackfroot(dot)com

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/Jackfroot

Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/Jackfroot

About Jackfroot, LLC:

Jackfroot is a new media & entertainment company with a dedicated website that aims to being the one stop destination where we showcase the skills and talents of Asian American lifestyle, entertainment, and beyond. We aim to build a growing online community for users worldwide to be able to access our database of content. Our focus is to be the prime source to offer exclusive interviews, articles, music, movies and much more.

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Halls Housekeeping Cottage Resort Expands Marina in Honey Harbour

Honey Harbour, ON (PRWEB) June 03, 2011

Halls Housekeeping Cottages (http://www.hallscottages.com), a family owned Ontario waterfront resort located in the town of Honey Harbour on Georgian Bay, has expanded its marina facilities and now offers transient docking in addition to its seasonal docking operation and housekeeping cottage rental business. Over the past several months, the resort has been busy adding docks to accommodate larger boats. Traditionally boats in the marina were smaller and primarily seasonal as they were rented by cottagers using their boats for remote cottage access to Georgian Bays 30,000 Islands - a popular Ontario cottage and tourism region.

The Georgian Bay marina now has 55 boat slips and, while many are still rented seasonally, Halls Cottage Resort now has 7 dedicated transient slips for boats cruising in the Honey Harbour area. In the past the marina was restricted to a maximum boat length of 35. Now with the new dock configuration it can now accept transient yachts up to 50 or larger. There is 6 feet water depth at the transient docks so for most power boats this is more than adequate.

Halls Cottage Resort plans to resume adding more docks this fall, once the summer rush is over. The marina operation at the resort offers some onsite marine repairs. Shopping and restaurants are very close to the resort, situated in the centre of Honey Harbour. We wanted to expand from our cottage rental business into a property offering a broader range of tourism services, and in Georgian Bay, that includes catering to both seasonal and transient boaters, says Rick Vanderwal, who owns and operates the business along with his wife Dianne. While we build onto our cottage resort rental business every year by adding new cottage accommodations, we now are also focused on expanding and improving our marina facility, adds Diane Vanderwal.

Super Flexible File Synchronizer Available via TheMacBundles

Neuenkirchen, Germany (PRWEB) November 18, 2011

Super Flexible File Synchronizer is a popular tool to back up your data and synchronize PCs, Macs, servers, notebooks, and online storage space. It is now available as part of TheMacBundles November Bundle for a fraction of the regular price. The link for this promotion is: http://www.themacbundles.com

The software allows enables users to set up as many different jobs as you need and run them manually or using the scheduler. The software comes with support for FTP, SSH, HTTP, WebDAV, Amazon S3 and Google Docs. It provides ZIP compression and data encryption, and there are powerful synchronization modes, including Standard Copying, Exact Mirror, and SmartTracking.

Block-level copying is supported by the synchronizer in several ways. The new Synthetic Backup mode backs up each day's changes and keeps a complete version history on the backup storage while using a minimum of storage space.

Super Flexible Software has partnered with TheMacBundles for an exclusive discount in this Special Utility Bundle. It includes 11 quality titles at a reduced price of only $ 39.95 - that's a savings of over 85% if each title were purchased individually. As an alternative to this recommended bundle, customers will also find a BYOB store (build your own bundle) on the web site. TheMacBundles' no-fine-print policies will provide its customers with the same software, support, licenses, and upgrade benefits that apply to users who paid the full retail price for the software.

Located in Neuenkirchen, German, Super Flexible Software Ltd. & Co. KG was founded in 2006 by Claudia and Tobias Giesen. Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Computer in the U.S. and/or other countries.

TheMacBundles: http://www.themacbundles.com

Super Flexible Software: http://www.superflexible.com

Tobias Giesen

Director

Contact Phone: +49 5973 600210

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Travel Insured Urges Families to Exercise Options to Costly Drive Vacations with Airfare Sales, Free Child Seat Check-ins and Kids Free Trip Insurance

East Hartford, CT (PRWEB) June 15, 2011

The flying family vacation with young children is alive this summer as an alternative to high gas prices for tiring, lengthy car trips. Parents can find airfare sales extending through the high travel season in a slumbering economy. Family travel planners should visit online fare tracking sites, such as Airfarewatchdog and SmarterTravel, to find recurring summer airfare deals from competing carriers with sale names such as "Cheeps," "Click 'n Save" "The Sand in Your Suit Sale," and others offering limited-time booking deals for 2011 summer and fall travel. Registering for fare alerts allows you to receive automatic email notices for your desired destination as each fare sale becomes available.

Parents planning to rent a car can save money and hassles by bringing child car seats and non-bulky strollers on flights without paying baggage fees for child items on most airlines. Some carriers allow seats to be carried on for children to use during flights. Others allow items, if not bulky, to be gate checked after being used to reach boarding gate waiting areas. Parents also skip the cost of renting a child car seat from a rental car company in their destination at prices of about $ 10 to $ 15 per seat per day.

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Dallas/Fort Worth Search Engine Marketers Offer Education on Language and Domain Name Issues in Paid and Organic Search Engine Marketing–Sponsored by Verizon Superpages

Dallas/Fort Worth, TX (PRWEB) April 16, 2005

The Dallas/Fort Worth Search Engine Marketing Organization will be hosting two speakers that will discuss the techniques and philosophies behind language and domain name issues with both paid and organic methods of search engine marketing.

If you have any interest in keeping up with the latest developments in the search engine marketing field for your company or your clients, don’t miss this discussion.

The April 2005 DFWSEM meeting is sponsored by SuperPages.com.

SuperPages.com (http://www.superpages.com) is the Internet's #1 online yellow pages directory and a leading shopping resource. With up to 17 million unique visitors per month, the site also promotes advertiser goods and services through listings, Web sites and shopping services according to their specific local, regional and national needs.

Meeting Details:

Seating limited – to reserve your place, please RSVP to 972.831.2124

Date:

Monday, April 18, 2005, 6:30 PM

Cost:

DFWSEM Members: Free

Non-members: $ 10 at the door

Meeting Place:

Romano’s Macaroni Grill in Addison / North Dallas, on Beltline Road between Midway and the Tollway.

4355 Beltline Rd., Dallas, TX 75001

Phone: 972.386.3831

http://www.macaronigrill.com/menu/default.asp?Unit_ID=001.009.0002

About the Presentations:

Language and Domain Name Issues in Paid and Organic Search

Mr. Bill Hartzer will discuss language and domain name issues in organic search engine marketing.

Speaker Bio

Bill Hartzer, Search Engine Optimization Strategist

Intec Telecom Systems

Based in Dallas, TX, Bill Hartzer is a Search Engine Optimization specialist for Intec Telecom Systems. Intec is a leading Business and Operations Support Systems (BSS/OSS) product vendor for fixed, mobile, MVNO and next-generation networks such as WLAN, 3G and IP. Intec is a market leader in billing, mediation, mobile service charging and activation systems.

Domain Issues in Paid and Organic Search

Mr. Rob Garner will discuss how your search advertising budget is buying domain traffic, and how you can make the most of a domain-based marketing campaign. He will cover issues in the pay-per-click and organic search engine marketing fields, including contextual domain advertising, domain aging in Google, measuring ROI, the evolution of domain landing pages as “mini search engines” and a comparison of domain search with organic and paid search.

Speaker Bio

Rob Garner, Search Marketing Strategist

Agency.com

Rob Garner, Search Engine Marketing Strategist, is responsible for both paid and organic search engine marketing projects in North America. Rob is based out of the Dallas office of Agency.com and is a founding member and officer of the DFW Search Engine Marketing Association and an active member of the DFW Interactive Marketing Association.

Question and Answer session to follow panel.

About DFWSEM:

The Dallas/Fort Worth Search Engine Marketing Organization is dedicated to educating businesses in the Dallas/Fort Worth area about the benefits of search engine marketing. The group meets once a month at various locations throughout the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex. To become a registered member of DFWSEM email e-mail protected from spam bots. Individual DFWSEM memberships are $ 75 for the first year. Corporate memberships are $ 175 for the first year and include 3 seats to monthly DFWSEM meetings. Additional seats for a Corporate membership are $ 50/year. All annual memberships receive a link from DFWSEM to your company web site, and a complimentary subscription to Revenue Magazine. MasterCard, Visa, Amex, and checks are accepted. DFWSEM meets the third Monday of every month at various locations around the Metroplex. For more information, visit http://www.dfwsem.org

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textPlus Reports Heavy Volume, Fast Growth

Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) March 9, 2011

Mobile social messaging application textPlus reports fast-growth user numbers today, proving consumers want a richer, more social messaging experience than traditional texting. Known first for introducing free group texting to the world in June 2009, textPlus has watched its user numbers spike with each new social feature it adds, including topical chatrooms, personalized profiles, people search and photo sharing. The apps most recent metrics include:

Villas in Short Supply for 2004 Maui Vacations

Kihei, Maui, Hawaii (PRWEB) December 31, 2003

A good economy and minimal housing inventory has made it hard to find a villa to rent for that Maui vacation.

New Release Shares Poignant Moments from the Holidays; Book by Kirk H. Neely

Spartanburg, NC (PRWEB) November 03, 2011

Kirk Neely has delighted readers with his down-home stories in the award-winning A Good Mule is Hard to Find and, more recently, in Banjos, Barbecue, and Boiled Peanuts. Now, just in time for the holidays, Neely brings his knack for storytelling to Santa Almost Got Caught: Stories for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and the New Year.

In this long-anticipated volume, readers get tales about a flaming Advent wreath and the Christmas tree emergency that required an exterminator. Neely takes his readers into the woods in search of the perfect red cedar Christmas tree. Hell remind them of the real reason sweet potatoes were part of holiday meals.

An ordained minister and pastor for more than 45 years, Neely guides his readers through the winter holiday season, spinning yarns that celebrate Thanksgiving Advent, Christmas, the New Year, and Epiphany. The title story reveals both a young boys determination to see St. Nick and the greatest Christmas gift of all, the gift of love.

Each chapter features the Neelly's wit and humor, as well as spiritual depth, wisdom and insight garnered from his pastoral and personal experience. Sometimes you will chuckle, sometimes you will shed a tear, and sometimes both will come within the same reading.

Kirk Neely has been called an old-fashioned Southern storyteller. These stories will help everyone take a deep breath and seek a less hectic pace so their holidays can become holy days. Each brief reflection can be read in one sitting while waiting in a carpool line to pick up a child, lingering over a morning cup of coffee or before turning in at night. Santa Almost Got Caught promises to become a holiday classic.

For more information, visit http://www.ourhomeplaceinc.com

Santa Almost Got Caught: Stories for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and the New Year

Kirk H. Neely

Dog Ear Publishing

ISBN: 978-145750-477-8

Blue Fountain Media Awarded a General Services Administration (GSA) Federal Supply Schedule Contract for Multiple Digital Services and Products

New York, NY (PRWEB) November 18, 2011

Blue Fountain Media has been awarded a General Services Administration (GSA) Federal Supply Schedule Contract to supply diverse digital products and services to federal agencies.

Under GSA Contract GS-07F-0726X, Blue Fountain Media can provide a wide variety of web based marketing services including:

Make Your Own Website Maker Adds Secure Server Capability

Scottsdale, AZ (PRWEB) August 01, 2011

Safety conscious webmasters can now rest easier! One of the leading companies in the make your own website industry, Act Now Domains, is pleased to announce secure server capability for its customers. Customers are able to build a website using the tools and templates available to them with Act Now Domains' easy to use website builder.

Industrial Nanotech, Inc. Enters New Steam Process Market to Assist Universities and Hospitals with Energy Efficiency

Naples, Fla. (PRWEB) March 17, 2011

Industrial Nanotech, Inc. (Pink Sheets:INTK), an emerging global leader in nanotechnology based energy saving solutions, today announced that the Company is starting multiple pilot projects with hospitals and universities throughout the U.S. to increase the efficiency of their steam processes through use of the Company's patented Nansulate

Phitek First to Market With Active Noise Rejection Technology to Combat Ambient Noise In Monaural BT Wireless Headsetss

CES, Las Vegas (PRWEB) January 9, 2009

Phitek Systems Limited, the global leader in advanced active noise cancellation technologies, announced today the development of an effective Active Noise rejection solution to significantly improve the quality of voice received over a monaural BT wireless headset in a high noise environment.

Monaural BT headsets provide consumers with a convenient hands free connection to their mobile phones. These devices are typically used "on the go", often in environments compromised by high levels of ambient noise. This creates a significant challenge for the effective utility of the device as noise easily corrupts the intelligibility of the voice signal as received by the microphone as well as compromising the quality of sound delivered to the ear. This reduction in overall sound quality in a two way exchange severely undermines the value proposition in employing such equipment, slowing the rate of market penetration.

To date most solutions for reducing the influence of noise in monaural BT headset applications have focused on improving the quality of the transmitted signal, where a myriad of technologies now exist. Phitek has focused its efforts on developing solutions for enhancing the quality of sound experienced at the receive end of the communication exchange - solutions that directly benefit the user of the device.

Phitek is the first to market with an effective solution for reducing the influence of ambient noise on the quality of sound delivered to the ear. This solution is based on Phitek's proprietary Active Noise Rejection technology, already employed in many of the world's leading premium active noise cancellation headphones, earphones and commercial aviation systems. Phitek has now streamlined this technology in two easy to use components, offering a cost-effective route for customers to integrate ANRTM benefits into their products.

Phitek's ANR platform for monaural BT headsets combines a low power, low noise controller in a System-In-Package (SiP) format with a compact acoustic subsystem to deliver a complete, optimized ANR solution. The acoustic subsystem has been miniaturized and can be easily integrated to meet the customer's ergonomic requirements. The Phitek SiP is a single chip solution, which operates seamlessly with all BT wireless formats. The solution is plug'n'play, enabling any monaural BT device an effective Active Noise Rejection capability.

Mark Donaldson, CEO stated, "Phitek is very pleased to offer its partners with a unique technology to significantly improve the quality of sound delivered by monaural BT headsets in a high noise environment. We believe that this technology will become an important feature in the coming year as it provides such a compelling improvement over the status quo."

Phitek is demonstrating this latest innovation in active noise cancellation technology to selected customers at its suite at the Venetian hotel during the Consumer Electronics Show (CES), held in Las Vegas 8-11 January. For further information and appointments please contact Nicola Gray.

About Phitek Systems Limited

http://www.phitek.com

Phitek Systems is the world's leading supplier of audio enhancement and noise rejection technologies. Focused on innovation and invention, Phitek provides global customers with creative solutions for the effective reduction of ambient noise based on its patented Active Noise Rejection (ANR) technology.

Phitek ANR was originally developed for use in commercial passenger aircraft where background noise is insidious leading to hearing loss, fatigue and stress. Today, Phitek ANR is used by more than 50 airlines worldwide, servicing more than 15 million passengers each year. The technology works by measuring the noise field close to the ear and then calculating an "antinoise" response which is sent to the headphone speaker. The noise and antinoise signals combine to yield near silence. Phitek ANR is very effective at reducing background noise and unlike alternatives tunes its response to suit prevailing noise conditions.

Beyond aviation Phitek ANR technology is utilized by many of the biggest brands in audio and mobile music and has been recognised by leading publications including Wired Magazine, PC Magazine and Macworld as "best-in-class". Phitek's impressive portfolio of patented solutions spans commercial aviation, consumer audio and mobile telephone segments in both in-ear, and on-ear formats. The company recently joined CSR's Bluetooth eXtension partner programme and is active in developing world first solutions for Bluetooth monaural and binaural applications.

Phitek is headquartered in Auckland New Zealand with sales offices located in Hong Kong, San Jose - California, Ottawa, Canada, Tokyo, Japan, and Taipei, Taiwan.

For further information please contact:

Phitek media contacts:

Mark Donaldson, CEO and Founder.

Phone: +64 29 291 6550

Nicola Gray, Marketing Communications Manager

Phone: +64 21 593 331

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Clopton Capital Plans Strategy for Engaging New and Future Clients

Chicago, IL (PRWEB) November 13, 2011

Clopton Capital is a provider of SBA loan services that is located in Chicago, IL. They primarily focus on commercial mortgages, SBA loans and niche financing mechanisms such as gas station loans and semi truck financing. The founder of Clopton Capital is Jake Clopton and this press release is part of Clopton Capital's consistent effort to remain involved with the public, namely their future clients. Clopton Capital can be contacted at CloptonCapital.com.

Clopton Capital is taking on numerous new initiatives to enhance their web presence. Among the several actions they will be taking over the next year include a video blog, a forum integrated within their site where users can discuss different business funding and executions strategies and larger and more consistent article marketing campaigns. The goal of these campaigns is not strictly to make their websites more visible on the Internet, but also to increase their ability to understand what their clients and prospects are looking for and to understand their struggles as business owners.

Currently, the firm has only executed one portion of this three part plan and that is enhanced and more prolific article marketing campaigns to make themselves the dominant SBA loan provider on the Internet. The other two parts of the new campaign will be executed once certain metrics have been met with regards to their primary websites traffic.

The goal of all this is to show how serious we are to our clients about being in business perpetually. A fly by night operation would never invest so much time and effort into creating such informational services that users can consume for free. This is what separates the hundreds of our competitors who are nothing more than lead jockeys who want your information to resell it to others, said Jake Clopton, the founder of Clopton Capital.

Clopton Capital intends to implement this plan throughout the year 2012. Thereafter, they intend to increase the size and scope of similar initiatives on a consistent and never ending basis.

Clopton Capital can be contacted at their website CloptonCapital.com or at 866.647.1650 during regular business hours central time. Their website contains more specific information about their commercial loan products. For information on their SBA loan products visit SBABusinessLoanSource.com. Clopton Capital is consistently looking for relevant link partners. If you have a website that is related to finance you can submit your site for inclusion at http://www.CloptonCapital.com/link.

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The Name of the New Sought After Ingredient for Cosmetics?

Miami, FL (PRWEB) October 13, 2011

RevGenetics, a leading company in science based nutraceuticals, is announcing that its auction of Cycloastragenol domain name is in full effect and will end at today at 2pm PDT. What is Cycloastragenol?

"Today is the last day to put in your bid in the Cycloastragenol domain," said Anthony Loera, President of RevGenetics. "It is the name of one of the most impressive cosmetic and nutraceutical ingredients available. It is one of the only ingredients available that was shown to activate telomerase in human cells.

Anthony then stated If you ask Dr. DePinho, who led a research group at Harvard, what does telomerase do? He will likely tell you that his results in his lab animals show that the activation of the telomerase enzyme gene can rejuvenate aging organs and cells within a month. He has actually stated that his results provided 'a near Ponce de Leon effect' when he activated telomerase in the animals studied.

RevGenetics encourages anyone that would like to acquire Cycloastragenol.com, which is the key ingredient for telomerase activation in consumer products, to place a bid on the website today on eBays auction site (http://www.ebay.com/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=220870664482#ht_1796wt_1247). The domain is available until 2pm PDT when the auction ends.

About RevGenetics

RevGenetics is a science based nutraceutical and research company focused on providing and developing small molecule products to activate genes for overall health based on Science. We are the one of the only companies in the world that can verify and certify telomerase activation of a supplement product using human cells. Parties interested in RevGenetics research and news, can visit http://www.RevGenetics.com, and sign up for the upcoming monthly newsletter.

Contact:

RevGenetics

Anthony Loera, 305-938-0889

news(at)revgenetics(dot)com

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Despite The Economy, Father's Day Is Recession Proof -- We Shower Moms With Gifts On Mother's Day, But Don't Be Fooled, IBISWorld Reveals Retailers Will Still Reap $11 Billion For Father's Day Gifts

Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) June 12, 2008

According to IBISWorld, Inc., (http://www.ibisworld.com), one of the nation's most respected independent publishers of business intelligence research, Americans are expected to spend $ 11 billion on gifts for Father's Day (June 15), about $ 7 billion less than the amount Americans spend on Moms for Mother's Day, which is more steeped in traditional gifts, some of which tend to be more pricey.

In economic terms, IBISWorld expects the average per capita spending on Father's Day to be in the range of $ 27.60 in 2008, down slightly from $ 28.97 last year, which is indicative of consumer spending while we are in the midst of a sluggish and unpredictable economy.

"When it comes to putting a smile on Dad's face, in many cases, spending quality time with Dad beats gift giving," said Senior Analyst George Van Horn of IBISWorld. "However, that is not to say there will not be plenty of gift giving on Father's Day. Moms and the kids still buy an array of gifts for Father's Day. And what is interesting is that gifts for Father's Day cover a wider range of items than what we typically buy for Moms on Mother's Day." Following are some of the top gift picks for 2008:

Whipping Up A Feast For Dad - "The cost for outings with Dads is expected to be $ 2.42 billion this year, representing 22 percent of the total being spent on Father's Day. And the trend is expected to continue," said Mr. Van Horn, with IBISWorld estimating that proportion will rise to 25 percent next year." He added, "Whether taking Dad for a drive, enjoying dinner at a family-friendly restaurant, or preparing a feast at home, it seems that despite traffic and high gasoline prices, Father's Day is still a popular day to get Dad off the sofa and out of the house, as well as treating him like a king."

Spending On New Clothing - This year, the retail outlet of choice is the department store, where 28 percent of Father's Day gifts are purchased, followed by specialty stores (such as electronics retailers) with a 24.3 percent share, and discount stores, which capture 23.5 percent of the Father's Day gift spending.

"Retailers can expect consumers to outlay a serious $ 1.45 billion this Father's Day on updating Dad's wardrobe, and most of us will buy him an item from a department or discount store," said Mr. Van Horn. "But the news is not good for specialty clothing stores, because, only six percent of Father's Day gifts will be purchased from specialty clothing outlets."

Gadgets Galore - Incorporating everything from flat screen TVs for super spoiled Dads to MP3 players, digital cameras, DVD players, wireless home networking devices and computers, as well as a Blackberry or an Apple iPhone, and all the accessories that go with these devices, all things electronic are expected to be a big hit this Father's Day, with spending in this sector expected to reach $ 1.32 billion, or an estimaated12 percent of all gifts given.

"We are seeing a convergence between home computing and consumer electronics applications, as well as more sophisticated electronic equipment for cars, such as portable GPS devices, digital audio and DVD players," said Mr. Van Horn. "As a result, plenty of kids with cash will buy their Dad the latest gadget, or update his old-fashioned technology with something much smarter this Father's Day."

Gift Cards And Gift Vouchers - The rapidly expanding gift voucher and store and bank-issued gift cards, will carve out $ 1.298 billion in sales during Father's Day this year, and our busy schedules demand more of Dad's time is causing this sector to grow exponentially.

"The internet is driving up revenues for the gift voucher industry, as tech-savvy kids can simply click and buy Dad the gift of his choice - perfect," added Mr. Van Horn. "Every year an increasing number, and wider variety of stores, are offering gift vouchers, which will account for 11.8 percent of Father's Day spending this year. Banks and individual retailers offer the same convenience by issuing gift cards loaded with denominations ranging from $ 25 to $ 500."

Greeting Cards - Despite the growing popularity of e-cards, IBISWorld predicts the greeting card sector will generate $ 770 million from Father's Day spending this year - with Hallmark holding onto the number one spot as our card of choice.

Old Favorites - Sporting and leisure goods will also generate $ 770 million in sales this Father's Day, while $ 748 million will be spent on tools and small appliances. "Mom and the kids will spend a solid $ 605 million on home improvement items and gardening tools for 'DIY' dads," said Mr. Van Horn. "And you cannot beat a good book or CD for Dad if all other inspirations fail, he added, expecting $ 594 million will be spent on these types of gifts this Father's Day."

About IBISWorld

Founded in 1972, IBISWorld provides a unique and extensive online portfolio of business research and analysis products designed to serve a range of business, professional service and government organizations. Delivered through enterprise subscriptions, the company publishes in-depth reports on more than 700 industries and offers profiles on more than 8,000 U.S. companies. In addition, the company provides databases of economic analysis, demographic data, and risk assessment reports relevant to virtually every business sector. IBISWorld's materials are valued for the breadth and depth of the research and analysis covering the entire U.S. economy, incorporating both financial and non-financial information impacting tracked industries and companies. IBISWorld Business Information is well known for its accuracy, consistency and timeliness. This is why almost all online information aggregators seek us out to include our reports as part of their global databases. Current IBISWorld partners include Hoovers, Valuation Resources, Superfactory and American Small Business Development Centers. With U.S headquarters located in Los Angeles, IBISWorld has offices in New York, Melbourne, and Sydney. For more information, visit http://www.ibisworld.com or call 1-800-330-3772.

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Firehouse Moustache Wax and STA-BIL Mower Racing Series Promote Men's Health with "MOWvember"

Northbrook, IL (PRWEB) November 23, 2011

In support of the international Movember movement to raise funds for the Prostate Cancer Foundation and LIVESTRONG, the Lance Armstrong Foundation, Firehouse Moustache Wax http://www.firehousemoustachewax.com has joined the STA-BIL Lawn and Garden Mower Racing Series http://www.letsmow.com to promote mens health by supporting the MOWvember Moustache Contest.

During November of each year, the Movember charitable movement http://us.movember.com/ is responsible for the sprouting of mustaches on thousands of mens faces across the US and around the world. With their moustaches, these men raise vital funds and awareness for mens health, specifically prostate cancer and other cancers that affect men.

With the support of its 20-year Title Sponsor STA-BIL Fuel Stabilizer http://www.goldeagle.com/brands/stabil/default.aspx the U.S. Lawn Mower Racing Association (USLMRA) announced its own MOWvember, and will support this international effort with an Official USLMRA Movember.com Fundraising Team https://www.movember.com/us/donate/your-details/team_id/211674 and a USLMRA MOWvember Moustache Contest.

Were big supporters of the Movember movement and are glad to be a part of the effort to raise money for prostate cancer research and Livestrong, said John Pitts, founder of Firehouse Moustache Wax. When I first contemplated the idea of marketing a wax, I wanted to give something back to organizations who help lots of people. This is a guiding principle of our company. Thats why were mowtivated to support the Movember movement.

Firehouse Moustache Wax products and t-shirts will be awarded to the winner of the Mowvember Moustache Contest.

On Movember 1st, guys registered at Movember.com with a clean-shaven face. For the rest of the month, these men, known as Mo Bros, groom, trim and wax their way into the annals of fine moustachery. Supported by the women in their lives, Mo Sistas, Movember Mo Bros raise funds by seeking out sponsorship for their Mo-growing efforts. Mo Bros effectively become walking, talking billboards for the 30 days of November. Through their actions and words they raise awareness by prompting private and public conversation around the often-ignored issue of mens health. At the end of the month, Mo Bros and Mo Sistas celebrate by either throwing their own Movember party or attending one of the Gala Part

Hackman Capital Announces the Sale of Florence Industrial Center

Florence, South Carolina (PRWEB) September 15, 2011

Hackman Capital, a private-held real estate investment firm located in Los Angeles, California, announced today that Otis Elevator of Farmington, Connecticut purchased the property owned by its affiliate at 1500 Range Way, in Florence, South Carolina. Florence Industrial Center, a 423,581 square-foot, class-A industrial facility, once occupied by Maytag, is situated on 49 acres and also includes 35 acres of vacant, interstate frontage land.

John Ticon and Edward Kercher of Cushman Wakefield in Charleston, South Carolina represented Otis Elevator in the recent transaction, while Randy Stump of The Stump Corporation, represented the Hackman affiliate.

"Adjacent to Interstate 95 and in close proximity to deep-water seaports, Florence Industrial Center offers Otis a prime Southeastern location and first-rate building amenities for manufacturing and distribution," said Michael Hackman, founder and CEO of Hackman Capital.

Hackman Capital renovated and completely rebranded the property in June of 2009, after selling and removing specialized Maytag equipmentapproximately 100 pieceswhich they acquired, along with the real estate, as part of the initial bundled transaction. "We then launched an aggressive marketing campaign designed to attract national companies to the area," said Hackman. The campaign not only touted key building features, Hackman explained, but also promoted Florence's incomparable accessibility and pro-business community.

Otis Elevator, the world's leading manufacturer of elevators, escalators and moving walkways, was the ideal candidate.

Otis completed a fee-in-lieu-of (FILO) payment agreement with Florence County, in an economic development project known as Project Rosebud, last month, in which the county agreed to dramatically reduce Otis' property taxes over the next 30 years.

For its part, the company is contracted to bring at least 360 jobs with an average wage of $ 25 per hour to the site and invest a minimum of $ 40 million in capital. If the company doesn't meet those benchmarks in the prescribed amount of time the local incentives agreement will be wholly or partially cancelled.

Beyond the tax rate reduction, an additional incentive offers Otis a $ 1,000 cash grant from the county for every Florence County resident who is employed at the site for at least three years up until December 31, 2016. That grant for up to 400 employees means a potential local grant of $ 400,000. The average salary of the employees counted must also be $ 25/hour, although that can include bonuses.

The 158-year-old company, which employs 61,000 people and has local roots in more than 200 countries and territories, has not yet shared specific details. However, Otis plans to use Florence Industrial Center as a manufacturing site and also expects to build a tall testing tower there. Jobs will come from Otis operations in other U.S. cities, and in Mexico, according to Florence County Economic Development Corporation officials, who anticipate a formal announcement from Otis later this month.

More about Hackman Capital

Hackman Capital is a privately held investment firm specializing in industrial and office real estate. The company is also one of the few in the country that purchases real estate along with capital equipment, whether acquired separately or combined. Since 1986, Hackman Capital has been a principal investor in more than $ 1 billion of real estate, and has conducted more than 150 equipment transactions across four continents, generating auction proceeds estimated at $ 200 million. The company is based in Los Angeles, California. Learn more at http://www.hackmancapital.com.

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CPG Field Service Software Company, CRC's Social Media Update: CRC's VelociTRACKER FaceBook Page Surpasses 1,000 'Likes'; Twitter Page has Nearly 700 Followers

(PRWEB) November 18, 2011

VelociTRACKERs fans like FaceBook as their preferred method for keeping up with the company, and the software.

CRC has an ongoing promotion to give away an Apple iPad computer to a random person who likes the page. The page can be found here.

CRCs Twitter page, also popular can be found here.

CRC is always interested in hearing from its clients and users, and values feedback at all times. Therefore, CRC actively monitors the social media sites looking for any input, and will continue to do so.

All users of VelociTRACKER(tm) software are invited and encouraged to leave thoughts and feedback as CRC feels one of its most differentiating factors is the ability to apply client requests, suggestions, and feedback to the real world tools it offers.

CRC suggests that anyone interested in keeping up with events and new features subscribe to these pages as CRC seeks to reduce the number of emails sent.

CRC, Computer Resource Center, LLC was founded in 1989 in Tampa Florida as a software development company for the Consumer Packaged Goods industry. Beginning in 1996, CRC began serving its software in the cloud as a provider of Software as a Service. Since the year 2000, CRC has grown and diversified and become four distinct but synergistic business units. In addition to the SaaS mentioned above, CRC offers other cloud based services such as: IT service/support, Disaster Recovery planning and protection, and hosted applications such as QuickBooks. CRC is headquartered in Cumming, GA and led by Robert Gerace, its CEO.

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.Jobs Domain Extension Launches its Start-Up Phase.

San Diego, Calif. (PRWEB) June 20, 2005

.Jobs, the new domain name extension designed for helping companies more efficiently recruit new employees, has been officially launched in San Diego at the Annual Meeting of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM). On hand for the announcement were representatives of SHRM, Employ Media-- the registry operator for .Jobs and EnCirca (http://www.encirca.com), ICANN-Accredited registrar for .Jobs.

Applications for .Jobs domain names can now be submitted at EnCirca, an ICANN-accredited registrar for .Jobs. The Start-up Period for .jobs officially began at 2:30 p.m. PST on Sunday, June 19, 2005.

"A .Jobs domain for your company provides a non-stop route for job seekers to the specific and compelling career information, eliminating distraction or ‘homepage’ congestion or confusion,” said Tom Embrescia, chairman & CEO of Employ Media and .Jobs. "The .Jobs domain will compliment and enhance your company's current best practices in hiring."

“.Jobs has the potential of sparking some changes in the online recruiting industry,” said Tom Barrett, president of EnCirca. “Forrester Research Inc estimates that businesses will spend $ 4.5 billion on job classified ads in 2005 with an efficiency of only 60 percent. This means that over $ 1.8 billion dollars a year will go to waste. .Jobs promises to eliminate much that waste by providing business with a direct connection to job seekers via the Internet.”

.Jobs domains are available in the form of companyname.jobs. In addition, companies may register domain names targeting geographic locations or job skills as long as the company name in contained in the domain name. For example, Google Inc. could register Google.jobs, as well as us-google.jobs, uk-google.jobs, china-google.jobs, based on hiring locations, as well as google-search.jobs, google-support.jobs and google-marketing.jobs for types of positions that are available. This benefits companies who have distributed HR departments based on local or divisional requirements. Companies can also register common abbreviations or acronyms for their companies.

During the start-up phase, all companies should make sure to secure their legal trade names (also known as Service Marks) prior to the first-come, first-served operations commencing in September, 2005. Companies worldwide are eligible during this phase.

About EnCirca:

EnCirca is a full-service ICANN-accredited registrar founded in 2001 focusing on trademark protection and internet marketing for businesses and business professionals. It is accepting .jobs applications now from companies located anywhere in the world. For more information, please visit http://www.encirca.com. All company names, trademarks and service marks are the property of their respective owners.

Contact:

Tom Barrett, EnCirca, Inc.

781-942-9975

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Peter Desberg & Jeffrey Davis Challenge New York to Show Me the Funny! at Barnes & Noble Humor Writing Workshop & Book Signing

Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) June 22, 2011

How do Hollywoods top writers from iconic comedy shows and films like Everybody Loves Raymond to Theres Something About Mary and Gilligans Island create the funny? If youre an aspiring comedy writer or a fan of comedy entertainment you have the opportunity to not only learn the answer to that question, but the chance to challenge yourself to the same creative exercise that Peter Desberg and Jeffrey Davis posed directly to 28 top comedy screenwriters interviewed in their new book, SHOW ME THE FUNNY!: At the Writers Table with Hollywoods Top Comedy Writers. Authors Desberg and Davis, comedy writers in their own right, will hold a special workshop and book signing event in which they challenge the audience to Show Me the Funny! on Thursday, July 14th at the Barnes & Noble bookstore on 86th Street & Lexington Avenue in Manhattan.

Attendees will enjoy a unique glimpse into the intelligent and quirky inner workings of the comedic mind as Desberg and Davis share their experience interviewing 28 top comedy screenwriters from the revered figures of television's Golden Age to today's favorite movie and TV writers. The authors will reveal behind-the-scenes devices and tricks of the trade illuminating the creative process of writers from such shows as Gilligans Island, Modern Family, Everybody Loves Raymond, Cheers, Frasier and more. Attendees will also be treated to legendary Hollywood stories.

As a Big Apple exclusive, Desberg and Davis will also be sharing comedy writing tips and techniques with the audience, and accepting attendees own submissions of the comedic premise detailed in the book. Several attendees who come prepared to the event with a pitch will have the opportunity to present it. Attendees who purchase a book exclusively at the event can also submit their pitches within two weeks to the authors via email for consideration. The authors will select the top 5 pitches for publication on their website, http://www.showmethefunnyonline.com, and provide critique and comments to all submissions by August 1, 2011.

About the Event

The event will take place at the Barnes & Noble bookstore located at 150 East 86th Street in New York on Thursday, July 14, 2011. The workshop starts at 7:00PM, followed by a book signing. For additional information, visit the Barnes & Noble website for the Show Me the Funny! event or by calling the store at 212.369.2180.

About the Authors of Show Me the Funny!

One out of every 150 people in America bought a copy of a joke book that Peter Desberg has written. Unfortunately, Scholastic sold the most popular one for $ 1 each, so he still has to work. Counting his five joke books, he has had twenty books published. In addition to this lucrative writing career, he is a licensed clinical psychologist who specializes in the area of stage fright. He has worked with many top stand-up comedians, who are regularly confronted with massive cases of flop sweat. He also has been moonlighting as a full professor at California State University Dominguez Hills for over thirty years. He has to be a humor expert because he has a daughter who is about to turn twenty-one.

Jeffrey Davis's earliest memories are of sitting around the writers' table at Nate & Al's Delicatessen, where his father and his comedy writer cronies gathered over corn beef and Doctor Brown's Cream Soda, told war stories, and tried to fix third acts. He began his own career writing jokes for Thicke of the Night. Among his situation comedy credits are Love Boat, House Calls with Lynn Redgrave, Give Me a Break, Diff'rent Strokes, and Night Court. He has also written for such shows as America's Funniest People, America's Funniest Home Videos, and Small Wonder, and has had film projects developed by Bette Midler's All Girl Productions, among others. His plays have been produced in New York and Los Angeles. His most recently published play is Speed Dating 101. He is the Screenwriting Department Chair and associate professor of film and TV writing at Loyola Marymount University. His one night of stand-up at the Comedy Store convinced him that he should stay permanently seated at his desk.

For more information and to view exclusive videos of the interviews featured in the book, visit http://www.showmethefunnyonline.com. Fans can also follow the funny for frequent jokes, new videos and comedy tales at http://www.twitter.com/showmefun2 or by liking the Facebook fan page.

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