ICBA Message Featured on CBS Jumbo Screen in Times Square

Washington, DC (PRWEB) November 16, 2011

The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) announced today that the association will take its Go Local Main Street message to Wall Street by featuring an hourly community bankfocused message on the CBS Spectacular jumbo screen in New York Citys Times Square throughout the holiday season. The messaging encourages consumers to make a statement with the bank they choose by going local with a community bank. It also homes in on the fact that community banks only thrive when their customers do and that community banks fund nearly 60 percent of small business loans under $ 1 million.

ICBA, the only trade association that exclusively represents community banks, is thrilled to take its positive Main Street message to Wall Street, said Chris Lorence, ICBA executive vice president and chief marketing officer. ICBAs goal in producing the Jumbotron messaging is to capture consumers attention in a spectacular forum like Time Square and remind them that they have a choice when it comes to their banking relationship. If they want to do something about bad banking, they can go local with their community bank and keep their hard earned money at home where they live, work and worship.

The Times Square messaging, which is slated to run until Jan. 1, 2012, is part of ICBAs Go Local PR campaign, which launched in early October. The campaign encourages consumers to bank locally with a community bank so they can enjoy a relationship-based banking experience, superior customer service and the pride that comes with reinvesting in ones community. In addition, Go Local also encourages consumers to shop and dine locally, drawing attention to the importance of communities strengthening themselves by relying on themselves and not big-box, one-size-fits-all banking and corporate conglomerates. Community banks reinvest in ways that drive their local economy. They create jobs by helping small business owners finance their entrepreneurial endeavors on Main Street and they enable families to purchase homes and cars, finance college educations and build financial security.

Whether located in small towns, suburbia or big-city neighborhoods, community banks improve Americas communities. Of the more than 7,000 community banks across the country, nearly 5,000 are ICBA members. Representing more than 23,000 locations nationwide and employing more than 280,000 Americans, ICBA members hold more than $ 1 trillion in assets, $ 900 billion in deposits, and $ 700 billion in loans to consumers, small businesses and the agricultural community.

To view ICBAs Times Square ad, go to http://www.icba.org/golocal. To find your local community bank, visit ICBAs community bank locator at http://www.banklocally.org. Simply type in your ZIP code and the app will show you all the community banks in your area. You can even download free ICBA locator apps for your iPhone, Android or Blackberry.

About ICBA

The Independent Community Bankers of America, the nations voice for community banks, represents nearly 5,000 community banks of all sizes and charter types throughout the United States and is dedicated exclusively to representing the interests of the community banking industry and the communities and customers we serve. For more information, visit http://www.icba.org.

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Extrove.com, A Website Featuring Gadgets For Men, To Hold Consumer Awards

Wilmington, DE (PRWEB) August 31, 2011

Extrove.com, a website featuring products for the male demographic, is set to publish their first awards tagged "The Extrove.com Consumer Awards for 2011." The awards will feature the best gadgets, services and products for males in individual categories. Some of the awards are the Best Smartphone App, Best Grooming Product, Hottest Gadget and Most Wanted Sports Car.

"With our launch last month, the reception of our website and products we feature has been nothing short of phenomenal. We've been steadily creating an engaging community through social media sites such as Facebook and Twitter. In line with these developments, we are thinking right into the future of the website, that is to become one of the leading lifestyle websites for men. This consumer awards is just one of the projects we've lined up to commit to this vision," says founding editor Marco Martinez.

Extrove.com was launched in August this year to cater to the growing market for Men's lifestyle products. The website has a team of writers who scour the internet for the latest products, services and gadgets for men.

"We don't focus on one type of product of service; If it is interesting it is reviewed by our writers and is posted on the website," Martinez says. One of the popular articles on the website are about the best beatles songs, an indication on the increasing sophistication of the market the website is catering to.

Generally, Extrove.com reviews gadgets, food, movies, cars, clothes and books. It also publishes guides that are helpful to the male set, things about dating, fitness and health. "A few users have also suggested we feature exercises, and we seriously considered this as one of our projects in the future. We really take suggestions from user to heart," said the founding editor. If the recent article about workout songs is an indication, it just shows that Extrove.com indeed takes its users' input seriously.

Extrove.com has a very long way to go to become the Cosmopolitan magazine for men, but the upcoming Extrove.com Annual Consumer Awards may perhaps help realize this dream. "I am definitely looking forward to this awards list by as it will help me in one way or another with future purchasing decisions," says regular reader Henry Adams.

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E-Commerce Retailer Lowers Prices on WARN Winches

Compton, Calif. (PRWEB) September 04, 2011

GoWarn.com, a leading online retailer of WARN winches and related off-road products, is lowering its prices and reestablishing itself as the low-price leader for WARN products. The site now guarantees its prices to be the lowest available, and pledges to match any legitimate competing price. Consumers can request a price match by calling 1-888-219-0090. All WARN winches on the site also qualify for free shipping and no handling fees, in addition to the new lower prices.

GoWarn.com has been a popular retailer of WARN products since 2000. The site carries a full selection of WARN truck winches, WARN ATV winches, WARN ATV plows, WARN locking hubs, and WARN winch bumpers and mounts. Off-road enthusiasts can also shop for WARN industrial winches, and ATV tires and wheels on GoWarn.com.

Best-selling products on GoWarn.com include the XT30 Extreme Terrain ATV winch, the VR12000 electric winch, WARN winch mounting systems, and WARN locking hubs. In the winter months, WARN ATV plow blades and plow kits are also popular. The WARN ATV plow system converts a standard ATV or UTV into a functional plow for clearing snow and other loose materials.

Within the off-road industry, the WARN brand name carries a premium reputation. The companys products have long been associated with durability and innovation. Warn Industries was the first to manufacture and market truck winches, ATV winches, and locking hubs. In 2006, SEMA recognized the WARN PowerPlant Dual Force HD as the years best new off-road/4-wheel-drive product. In 2010, WARN was awarded the eBay Peoples Choice Award for Favorite Winch.

GoWarn.coms new pricing strategy increases consumer access to high-quality recovery equipment and other off-road products.

About GoWarn.com: GoWarn.com was established in 2000 and was acquired and relaunched by Transamerican Auto Parts in 2009. The site is designed to provide an efficient and easy shopping experience for consumers who want high-quality winches, recovery equipment, and ATV accessories. Visit GoWarn.com to learn more.

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SEO Specialist Launches Free Webpage Review Tool

London, UK (PRWEB) September 28, 2011

Having the website search engine optimized to be found in major search engines is crucial for most businesses in the 21st century. But how do you find out if a specific webpage has been created with search engines in mind?

SEO Specialist's new SEO review tool will make it quick and easy to review if a website is well optimized, while also giving straightforward advice if a web page is not search engine friendly.

Markus Jalmerot, the founder of SEO Specialist, explains why it can be beneficial for both large and small businesses to review if their webpages are search engine friendly once in a while.

Doing a webpage review is a free and simple way to ensure that the webpage is targeted for the appropriate keywords. Many webpage optimization factors can be changed quickly, while having a huge impact on the bottom line. It's a free tool, so why not try it?

What does the SEO review tool measure?

The website review tool has been created to quickly yet accurately review webpage titles, amount of indexed pages, text volume, text relevancy, headings, meta descriptions and image text. It also gives comments about risky top level domains that should be avoided, such as webpages that share IP address with other websites, or when relevant keywords are being used in the domain name or URL path.

SEO Specialist considers their webpage review tool to be unique by providing details about IP-address usage and comments about the chosen top level domain.

How is the SEO score calculated?

The maximum score in the automated webpage analysis is 100 points. Negative points are given for any factor considered to give a negative search engine ranking effect in Bing, Google or Yahoo.

Big issues such as missing to use the given keyword in a web page title gives over 10 points reduction, while smaller ranking elements such as sharing IP address with several other websites will give a smaller reduction. At the end, the amount of negative points is subtracted from the original total (100 points) and that is your final score.

Where is the limitation of this website review tool?

Its usually more helpful to get a hands-on review from a SEO specialist, but this tool is currently being evaluated in beta testing.

Search engine optimization is complex and depends mainly on web page factors and link building. The results from the SEO review tool are based on a range of website factors, but link building factors are not taken into account.

Our SEO Specialists are constantly trying to improve this tool and would be keen to hear any kind of feedback or suggestions for improvement.

Want to learn more about what matters for search engine optimization?

Read SEO Specialists 50 page free guide to website optimisation, where all the most important steps in webpage optimisation are explained.

About SEO Specialist:

SEO Specialist is a SEO company in London with 8 years experience in search engine optimization, pay per click and online marketing.

SEO specialist offers many types of SEO services, ranging from SEO consultancy services to performance based SEO, link building, keyword research, multilingual SEO and search engine friendly copywriting.

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Mexican Insurance Store Steps Up Social Media Efforts

Perris, CA (PRWEB) November 22, 2011

Perris, Calif. Mexican Insurance Store, the popular online Mexican auto insurance provider, has recently stepped up its social media efforts. In addition to creating a brand-new Facebook page, the company has been maintaining an active Twitter account as well. These efforts are primarily being made in order to reach out to existing and prospective Mexican Insurance customers in an easier, more intuitive way. Lets face it: Most people are on Facebook, Twitter or both, says Linden Gray, the president of Mexican Insurance Store. We didnt jump right on board because we were unsure about the usefulness of those platforms. After seeing other companies success, though, we were convinced.

The companys new Facebook page has gone live, but it is still in the process of being rounded out. Right now, we just have a basic, simple page, says one Mexican Insurance Store employee. Eventually, we plan to post a robust lineup of articles, posts, features and links that will make it easier for customers and prospective customers to find what they need to know. The Mexican Insurance Store Facebook page is public, so anyone can like it. Upon liking it, Facebook users will receive status updates and other posts from the popular Mexican Auto Insurance provider. We have no intention of spamming anyone, adds the employee. Were strictly going to post useful, informative things on a very reasonable basis.

As for Twitter, Mexican Insurance Store has had an active account on the microblogging site for some time. Like many other companies, the Mexican car insurance provider uses the service to keep its finger on the pulse of what is happening in the world of Car Insurance For Mexico. Weve found Twitter to be an invaluable resource when it comes to hearing what people have to say about buying Mexican auto insurance coverage online, notes Gray. Weve set up saved searches that let us know when people are talking about Mexican car insurance and related topics. We then have the opportunity to respond or to join in on the conversation. Although the company doesnt post high volumes of tweets, it does remain fairly active on the site.

Mexican Insurance Store also uses Twitter to post links to Mexican auto insurance-related articles, blogs and other content. Theres a wealth of information out there, says one employee. Of course, a lot of it is low in quality or otherwise not useful. We know what to look for, though, and we post links to it so our followers can find high-quality Mexican car insurance information when they need it. The Twitter account is a natural extension of the companys ongoing efforts to provide information to its customers. Our goal is to do more than just provide better quality Mexican auto insurance, says Gray. We want to educate our customers so that they can have the best vacations possible too."

Several people have already chosen to like or follow Mexican Insurance Store on Facebook and Twitter. I was pleasantly surprised to learn that Mexican Insurance Store has a Facebook page, says one customer. I use Facebook to stay informed about the companies and products that I like, so liking Mexican Insurance Store was a no-brainer. Twitter fans are tickled by Mexican Insurance Stores participation too. Ive been on Twitter pretty much since the beginning, says another customer. I decided to follow Mexican Insurance Store, and Im glad I did. The links that they have shared have proven to be very useful.

Social media and social networking sites change all the time, and Mexican Insurance Store plans to keep up with those changes as needed. Right now, it seems like nobody can beat Facebook, says an employee. In a few years, though, it could be obsolete. No matter what happens, Mexican Insurance Store will always be involved and active with social media and social networking from this point forward. It is easy to like or follow Mexican Insurance Store on Facebook or Twitter. Links to both profiles are displayed on the companys main website.

About Mexican Insurance Store.com

Mexican Insurance Store is the largest provider of Mexican Auto Insurance in South Californias Inland Empire, the 3rd most populous metropolitan area in California. The company offers a variety of Mexican car insurance for policies online and provides Mexican auto insurance to Canada and US travelers nationwide. Self-service policies are purchased and printed instantly by customers or created by Mexican Insurance Store and emailed or faxed to customers in minutes at no additional charge. For additional information click Mexican Insurance Store.com Online or call 888 800 9988 or 951 657 4220.

Contact:

Mexican Insurance Store

3819 Saint Austell Way

Perris, CA 92571

Fax 626 638 3255

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Codero Giveaways Perk Up Fans Over the Holidays

Lenexa, KS (PRWEB) November 01, 2011

Codero will give away prizes beginning November 4, 2011 and concluding December 23, 2011. All fans of the Codero Facebook page will be entered into a random drawing to win different gifts each week including a 32GB iPad2, Wii video game console, Amazon gift cards, a PlayStation PS3, an Xbox with Kinect, GameStop gift card, and iTunes Gift card.

Codero has been well liked for years for our customer-driven service and competitive prices. This is just another reason for them to like us on Facebook, said Coderos Director of Marketing, Shelby Garlock. Its a great way for our fans to have the opportunity to win a gift during the holidays while becoming connected to the Codero community on Facebook,

The official launch of the campaign is November 1, 2011. Winners will be announced weekly and posted on the Codero website. To enter, simply go to visit the Codero Facebook page and click the Like button. Official rules are posted at http://www.codero.com/legal/.

About Codero

A leading provider of optimized hosting infrastructure, Codero creates flexible, scalable solutions using dedicated and managed hosting. All Codero services and products are backed by SAS 70 Type II secure data centers, live 24/7/365 U.S.-based support and a seasoned staff with international experience in the hosting business for over 15 years. An industry innovator, Codero has a customer loyalty Rewards Program and offers green hosting from the Phoenix, Arizona data center and four points of presence. For more information about Codero, please visit http://www.codero.com.

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Aperion Audio Announces New Surround Sound Speaker

Portland, OR (PRWEB) June 16, 2009

Aperion Audio, a direct-to-consumer manufacturer of award-winning home audio and home theater speakers, announced the latest in a series of new product releases this spring, the Intimus 4BP Bipole Surround Speaker at a price of $ 199, making dedicated surround sound more accessible to entry level home theater system buyers.

"In response to customer demand, we've introduced the Intimus 4BP to provide home theater and music enthusiasts with greater options in surround sound and affordability," stated Mike Hopkins, Aperion's Product Development Lead. "The Intimus 4BP offers flexibility in room placement while supplying wide sound dispersion and an impressive soundstage, all at a great price to our customers."

"The objective of a surround speaker is to create an enveloping, non-localized sound field. The 4BP's do this by using a bipole tweeter configuration that spreads the sound over a wide area -- all in an affordable, small, easy to mount package," said Ken Humphreys, Aperion's Lead Audio Speaker Engineer.

The Aperion Audio Intimus 4BP Bipole Surround Speaker

The Intimus 4BP includes a pair of 1" audiophile grade silk-dome tweeters positioned at opposing angles for maximum sound dispersion, the same high quality 4" woven-fiberglass woofer used in the popular and award-winning Aperion Intimus 4T Tower Speaker, a newly designed seamless magnetic grill, an anti-resonant cabinet, wall mounting brackets, and is available in furniture-grade cherry wood or high gloss piano black.

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How One Non-profit Made the Move to the Cloud Starting With the Right Mail Hosting Provider

Twin Falls, ID (PRWEB) November 15, 2011

The Boys & Girls Club of Magic Valley is one of Tech Strategies oldest clients, they were the second client that signed on to their Kerio Email Hosting Solution (http://www.keriomailhosting.com) and theyve been using it ever since. Before they moved to the TSI Cloud for their email solution, they had an on site mail server, that had its ups and downs. With a limited budget for tech support and an even more limited budget for hardware, it was an easy decision to make the move to the cloud for email service. Being able to share calendars and contact lists and be able to sync iphones and android phones, laptops and desktops all wirelessly was just an added bonus back in the day, now its a necessity for them. Four years ago when they made that move they felt they were ahead of the game and that their team was really connected and in sync.

As time went on, and it came time to replace the server that ran their member tracking software, they again looked to Tech Strategies, to fill that need via the cloud. By utilizing Tech Strategies, Streamed Application Service, (http://www.streamedapps.com), they were able to move that application to the cloud as well, and it then also gave the team at the Boys and Girls club access to that critical data outside of the clubs physical network all via a secure cloud based Streamed App Service from the same provider they had already entrusted with their email hosting service. A few months after moving their member tracking software to the cloud, the club added a new site, and they needed to be able to access the member tracking software from that location as well. Since they had already made the move to the cloud it was as simple as getting the Internet up and running at the new site.

The last critical piece of the pie for the Boys and Girls club recently took place this fall, when they moved their last onsite service to the cloud. That service was the clubs file servers. The club has relied heavily on shared files to share documents and work as a team, but they could only do that when they were all at the same site. With team members working in different geographic location and VPNs being to costly for the club, they needed a solution so they could accesses their files anytime and anywhere. So they turned again to Tech Strategies, who created a custom solution to fit their needs and make a secure cloud sharing service that worked simply and easily. On top of being able to access their documents and shared files from anywhere from any computer, they can also access their documents and shared files from their iPhones and iPads as well.

The club now has all their mission critical information in the cloud, and they are turning what used to be a data closet into a real coat closet, and the team at the Boys and Girls Club is totally connected all because of one smart move to the TSI Cloud four years ago to solve their email hosting needs.

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N8 Medical Announces Formation of Scientific Advisory Board

Columbus, OH (PRWEB) February 15, 2011

N8 Medical Inc., an emerging biomedical technology company focused on the development of antimicrobial peptide mimics for many fields of application, including the prevention and treatment of hospital acquired infections, announced today that Richard Gallo, M.D., Ph.D., Tomas Ganz, M.D., Ph.D., Professor Sean P. Gorman, CBE, Ph.D., FPSNI, and Michael S. Niederman, M.D., have all agreed to serve as members of its Scientific Advisory Board (SAB).

We are both pleased and honored that the worlds leading experts in the fields of antimicrobial peptides, innate immunity, respiratory infections and antimicrobial medical devices have agreed to join our SAB, commented David J. Richards, Chief Executive Officer of N8 Medical. We believe that their guidance and input will help us maximize the potential of our technologys promise in significantly reducing the morbidity and mortality associated with hospital acquired infections.

Biographies of the SAB members are as follows:

Dr. Richard Gallo, the Chairman of the SAB, is Chief of the Division of Dermatology of the University of California, San Diego and is a leading investigator in the field of skin research. He received his medical training at the University of Rochester, where he also obtained his Ph.D. in Radiation Biology and Biophysics. Following an internship in Pediatrics at Johns Hopkins, Dr. Gallo trained at Harvard for clinical Dermatology and also completed his post-doctoral fellowship in Developmental Biology. His research focuses on the role of the innate immune system in skin health and disease. He has contributed several landmark observations in the field of Dermatology, including the first description of an antimicrobial peptide in mammalian skin. He is currently associate editor of the Journal of Dermatologic Science and the European Journal of Dermatology as well as Editor of the textbook, Antimicrobial Peptides in Health and Human Disease.

Dr. Tomas Ganz is a Professor of Medicine and Pathology at UCLA. He is a Faculty Member in Department of Medicine, Division of Pulmonary Medicine, Critical Care, Allergy and Immunology, as well as Dept. of Cellular & Molecular Pathology. He is a Member of the Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center Experimental Pathology, Hematopoietic Malignancies Program Area. Dr. Ganz received his Ph.D. in Applied Physics from Caltech in 1976 and his M.D. from UCLA in 1978. After training in Internal Medicine and Pulmonary Medicine at UCLA, he joined the faculty in 1983. Dr. Ganzs primary research area is Antimicrobial Peptides in Host Defense and Inflammation, and his research interests include multicellular organisms, including humans, that employ potent and rapidly acting antimicrobial defense mechanisms that are mediated by small peptide antibiotics. This research is focused on two large families of mammalian antibiotics: defensins and cathelin-related peptides. More recently, he has also studied the role of Hepcidin in the regulation of iron during infections and inflammatory disorders.

Professor Sean P. Gorman was appointed Dean of the Faculty of Medicine, Health & Life Sciences in 2009 and holds the Chair in Pharmaceutical Microbiology at Queens University Belfast. He was head of the School of Pharmacy in 2002. Professor Gorman established the Medical Devices Group in 1985, seeking development of biocompatible, bioactive biomaterials resistant to bacterial infection. His fundamental and developmental research programs interface with the international medical device industry. Professor Gorman has been a founder/director of two spin-out companies backed by DTI funding and a Medical Polymers Research Institute (MPRI) was established through substantial EU funding. He is the author of more than 250 scientific publications and patents and is an editor of two textbooks. He is the Fellow of the Pharmaceutical Society and has been a member of several bodies including the Council of Pharmaceutical Society of NI, the British Pharmacopoeia Commission Panel of Experts and the UK Research Assessment Exercise (RAE) Pharmacy Panel. He serves on several journal editorial boards and the EPSRC Peer Review College. He was appointed Commander of the British Empire in the 2010 New Years Honors in recognition of his contributions to healthcare and pharmaceutical microbiology.

Dr. Michael S. Niederman is Professor of Medicine and Vice-Chairman of the Department of Medicine at the State University of New York at Stony Brook, and he is also Chairman of the Department of Medicine at Winthrop-University Hospital in Mineola, New York. Dr. Niederman obtained his medical degree from Boston University School of Medicine and completed his training in internal medicine at Northwestern University School of Medicine. He finished a pulmonary and critical care medicine fellowship at Yale University School of Medicine. Dr. Niederman has been involved in a clinical and basic investigative career focusing on respiratory infections at Winthrop-University Hospital since 1983. Dr. Niedermans interests include mechanisms of airway colonization, particularly the role of bacterial adherence in colonization of the airway of mechanically ventilated patients, nosocomial pneumonia, and the impact of antibiotic resistance on the management and outcomes of respiratory infections. He has participated in a variety of clinical research projects, including antibiotic trials for respiratory infections.

Dr. Niederman has authored more than 300 peer-reviewed or review articles on respiratory infections. He is a Co-Editor of the first and second editions of the textbook, Respiratory Infections: A Scientific Basis for Management and is Editor-in-Chief of Clinical Pulmonary Medicine. He serves or has served on the editorial boards of the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Critical Care Medicine, and Chest, and is a reviewer for various other publications.

About N8 Medical

N8 Medical is an emerging biomedical technology company focused on creating innovative medical devices and pharmaceuticals to effectively combat a broad spectrum of infectious diseases and microbes, including those attributable to multidrug resistant bacteria. Our core technology is a new class of patented synthetic antimicrobial compounds that mimic key components of the human innate immune system. These ceragenin compounds exhibit broad activity against harmful microorganisms that lead to infection and, in some cases, death. We are a privately held, private equity-backed entity. For more information about N8 Medical and the ceragenin technology, visit http://www.N8Medical.com.

About Ceragenin Technology

Ceragenins were invented and initially developed in the laboratory of Professor Paul B. Savage, Ph.D. at Brigham Young University. The ceragenin technology has been the subject of more than 30 peer-reviewed journal articles and 26 scientific poster presentations.

To arrange an interview with Carl Genberg, Chief Technology Officer at N8 Medical, please contact him at carlgenberg(at)n8medical(dot)com.

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Salt may be Restricted in Risky Government Plan to Control what Americans eat

Silver Spring, MD (PRWEB) November 11, 2011

At a Thursday (Nov. 10) FDA public hearing about ways to bring about population-wide salt reduction, the Salt Institute warned federal officials and anti-salt ideologues that they are responsible for the health outcomes of their full-speed-ahead agenda to put all Americans on a risky, low-sodium diet.

The evidence is clear and incontrovertible, said Morton Satin, the Salt Institutes Vice President of Science and Research. Limiting salt to the governments Dietary Guidelines recommendations will harm the very consumers we should be protecting. All those who ignore the clinical evidence and choose to pursue the myth of salt reduction will bear the responsibility and burden for this.

In 2011 alone, no fewer than four medical studies published by respected journals have shown low-sodium diets can lead to a host of health problems, including a greatly increased likelihood of death from heart disease. A review of 167 studies, published Wednesday in the American Journal of Hypertension showed a 2.5% increase in cholesterol and a 7% increase in triglycerides for those on low-sodium diets. Cholesterol and triglycerides increase the risk of heart disease, heart attacks and strokes.

The governments rationale for reducing salt intake is based almost entirely on the shaky premise that salt significantly increases blood pressure and hypertension puts people at risk for heart disease and other problems. But the study in the American Journal of Hypertension showed only a tiny improvement in blood pressure on a low-salt diet -- an average of less than 1% for people who had normal blood pressure to begin with and 3.5% for people who already had hypertension.

While the latest study attracted media attention and concern (WebMD: New Research Calls Salt Guidelines Into Question), the public hearing revealed that the Food and Drug Administration and four other federal agencies plan to continue their goal of population-wide sodium reduction -- despite the latest evidence.

Currently, the U.S. Dietary Guidelines are just federal recommendations. But the government could follow the path of Great Britain to restrict the amount of salt that food manufacturers and restaurants put in their products to make them taste better and last longer.

Public hearings like the one Thursday are often an indication that new regulations are already in the works. In addition to the Thursday hearing, the FDA is seeking online public comments until Nov. 29.

Satin, also known as the Salt Guru, has created a YouTube video explaining the folly of this governmental speeding train. The Salt Institute has also launched a social media campaign on

Salt Health Facebook that challenges people to take less than 5 minutes online to express their opinions about salt freedom to the government.

ABOUT THE SALT INSTITUTE: Based in Alexandria, VA, the Salt Institute is a trade association promoting responsible salt use for nutrition, roadway safety, and water quality.

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Sears Started Selling Gene-Eden-VIR, the Antiviral, Natural Remedy

(PRWEB) September 04, 2011

In an interview with Will Blesch from polyDNA, the CBCD has learned that this week Sears started selling Gene-Eden-VIR, polyDNA's flagship product. Sears is the nation's fourth largest retailer with approximately 4,000 full-line and specialty retail stores in the United States and Canada. Sears sells Gene-Eden-VIR through its online catalog.

The 1943 Sears News Graphic wrote that the Sears catalog, "serves as a mirror of our times, recording for future historians todays desires, habits, customs, and mode of living. The roots of the Sears catalog are as old as the companyand polyDNA could not be happier to be associated with such a well-known, reliable source of goods.

For over two years, Gene-Eden-VIR has been marketed online through the Gene-Eden website and through Amazon.com. The product line is also now available through Sears with plans to expand even further through various other online platforms.

Gene-Eden-VIR is the first all natural remedy scientifically designed to help your own body maintain low concentrations of latent (chronic) viruses such as the Human Papilloma virus (HPV), the Epstein Barr Virus (EBV, the Herpes Simplex family of viruses, and Hepatitis (HBV) and (HCV).

polyDNA understands that whenever a breakthrough product like Gene-Eden-VIR begins moving in the marketplace, the questions on everyones minds are whether the product is safe, affordable, and effective.

Each of these questions is easily answered.

Gene-Eden-VIR is very safe. In over two years of use, there have been no reported side effects. Each capsule contains a patented formula of five all natural ingredients including selenium, camellia sinesis extract, quercetin, cinnamomum extract, and licorice extract. In addition, each bottle is GMP Certified.

This antiviral supplement is also highly affordable. In order to save money and pass savings on to our customers, Gene-Eden-VIR is sold exclusively online and is just $ 34.99. Thats roughly a dollar or so a day.

Gene-Eden-VIR is also highly effective against latent viruses; each ingredient was selected through a scientific approach. PolyDNA scientists scanned thousands of scientific and medical papers published in various medical and scientific journals around the world in order to identify the safest, most effective natural ingredients that target the latent (chronic) viruses most likely to cause disease.

These scientific papers on the ingredients of Gene-Eden-VIR can be easily accessed on pubmed.gov, and a select few can be found on the Gene-Eden website at Gene-Eden.com.

"Gene-Eden combines several proven substances that work harmoniously to help boost the bodys own immune system or have other antiviral properties. The scientific data with regard to the immune enhancing and antiviral properties published in reputable sources on each individual compound in the Gene-Eden formula is impressive. Use of this product clearly has scientific merit based on published material." Dr. Norman Cohen, M.D.

Gene-Eden VIR can be purchased on Amazon.com, Ebay.com and now through Sears.com!

Please visit the new Gene-Eden page on the Sears Catalog by copying and pasting the following link into your browser:

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_SPM5755842401P?keyword=gene-eden+vir101&sLevel=0&prop17=gene-eden%20vir101

To learn more about Gene-Eden-VIR, the only product on the market today that helps the body maintain low concentrations of latent (chronic) viruses and that is scientifically backed by published material, or to schedule an interview with a polyDNA scientist, please visit http://www.Gene-Eden.com or call 585-250-9999.

John S. Boyd, Ph.D.

The Center for the Biology of Chronic Disease (CBCD, http://www.cbcd.net) is a research center recognized by the IRS as a 501(c)(3) non-for-profit organization. The mission of the CBCD is to advance the research on the biology of chronic diseases, and to accelerate the discovery of treatments for these diseases. The CBCD published the Purple book by Dr. Hanan Polansky. The book presents Dr. Polanskys highly acclaimed scientific theory on the relationship between the DNA of latent (chronic) viruses and the onset of chronic diseases. Dr. Polanskys book is available as a free download from the CBCD website.

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Perfect Holiday Gift for College Seniors -- Career Development Books

La Jolla, CA (PRWEB) December 7, 2008

A new guide, "LAUNCH!...Get That First Paycheck In 90 Days," is now available at Launch-Your-Career.com to help college seniors and recent graduates successfully begin their careers. It offers job-finding secrets that too few students know about - because no other career development books reveal them. LAUNCH! includes:

A career assessment quiz that shows how the student's job skills and attitudes compare to college seniors nationwide, and what career paths their unique traits suggest.
How to find job openings before they're advertised.
How to triple resume responses.
Proven networking tactics.
How to interview better.
Why Monster.com and Craigslist are time traps for recent graduates.
How a weekend project can make the student a top candidate for their chosen position.
Finally, LAUNCH! outlines a 90 day schedule for getting that first job.

If downloaded from the website in PDF format, this 339 page career guide costs $ 8.63 -- less than the price of a pizza. It's also available as a paperback book (for $ 16.23 - free shipping), an audio CD set (for $ 21.33 - free shipping), or a downloadable MP3 audio book ($ 11.74). An unusual money back guarantee is included -- if any college senior doesn't discover a new job search tactic, boost their resume responses, or learn something about themselves that they didn't know before; they get their money back plus one dollar.

"Unlike those fuzzy lectures and expensive textbooks or seductive student loans, this helps graduates actually find that first job," says LAUNCH! author Gary Sutton, a retired CEO who's been involved in advising, hiring, and firing countless employees during his illustrious career.

"This may be the most important book a college senior ever reads," added Dr. Linda Charles, clinical psychologist and former UCLA staffer.

Anxious students and their nervous parents can even sample the guide before buying by reading a few pages or listening to a brief audio clip at Launch-Your-Career.com. With the U.S. economy officially in a recession, it's predicted that many parents may tend toward practical holiday gifts this season in an effort to help their offspring launch their careers.

The career assessment quiz in LAUNCH! can also be taken online at WhoAreYouAnyway.com. It tells college seniors if they'll do better in large or small organizations, among other things. The quiz ranks students' energy, ambition, ethics, status needs, social abilities and fifteen other vocational traits. Results are translated into the best career path.

"Wow! That job quiz nailed me. Without those insights, I'd be waiting tables again," said one Drake grad.

About Career Development Book "LAUNCH!...Get That First Paycheck In 90 Days":

LAUNCH is a career guide aimed at college seniors and recent graduates, with more practical, hands-on advice than offered in other career development books. It's available in paperback book, downloadable PDF, audio CD set, or downloadable MP3 audio book format at Launch-Your-Career.com. The guide includes an assessment quiz that may also be taken as an online career assessment at WhoAreYouAnyway.com. The author of the book and creator of the quiz, Gary Sutton, is a retired CEO. He's mentored seniors at several colleges and found a disturbing level of confusion and unreal attitudes about the world of work.

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Mac Casino Games and Online Slot Machines for Macintosh and iMac Users Now Available, Online Blackjack, Keno, Roulette, and Video Poker also Offered

(PRWEB) December 2, 2005

Mac compatible casino games are now offered at the leading Macintosh gaming website http://www.maconlinepoker.com/. Mac users will find online blackjack, slots, Keno, and other popular games that offer the thrill of the real casino in the comfort of their own home. Players can hit the jackpot without ever going to a casino.

"We had such huge demand from our poker players to add some online casino games like blackjack and slot machines," said the site's CEO. "We felt compelled to provide our players with the best possible access to Mac compatible online casino games. So far, the response has been very positive."

Reviews of Mac compatible casino games can be found at http://www.maconlinepoker.com/mac-online-casino/index.html.

The online casino sites that are reviewed by MacOnlinePoker.com all offer blackjack, roulette, online slot machines, Keno, video poker, craps, baccarat and more.

The casinos on http://www.maconlinepoker.com/ all have another interesting thing in common.

"The online casinos we provide access to require no downloading or installing whatsoever," according to the CEO. "All the games will work right in a Mac users web browser. It's just a matter of signing up, logging in, and deciding which game to play."

Now, Macintosh users have full access to both Texas Hold'Em poker and casino games. Popularity of online gaming has exploded in the past two years. http://www.maconlinepoker.com/ has been there for Mac users from the start.

New Mac compatible online casino software is being added to http://www.maconlinepoker.com/mac-online-casino/index.html on a regular basis.

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Direct Access to Physical Therapy Saves Time, Money and Reduces Pain

Conshohocken, PA (PRWEB) November 15, 2011

While healthcare concerns permeate the nation, many Americans with mobility problems are using their state's Direct Access measures to get the physical therapy care they need. Recent studies show that Direct Access has provided significant positive implications on the US health care system.

Direct Access, which has been legalized in 48 states, allows patients to go directly to a physical therapist without a doctor's referral, and have the visit paid for by an insurance provider.

Direct access to physical therapy services saves money for the patient and for the insurance companies by eliminating unnecessary visits to physicians offices when the purpose is solely to obtain a prescription. It also benefits the public by allowing for more timely identification and treatment of health problems and it has been demonstrated to minimize the necessity of long term care. Direct access allows us to treat our patients in a timely manner but we still maintain a great working relationship with their primary physician to maximize their recovery, said Dr. Desirea D. Caucci, PT, DPT of Conshohocken Physical Therapy.

A recent study, in the journal Health Services Research (HSR), reviewed 62,707 episodes of physical therapy using non-Medicare claims data from a Midwest insurer over a 5-year period. Patients who visited a physical therapist directly for outpatient care (27%) had fewer visits and lower overall costs on average than those who were referred by a physician, while maintaining continuity of care within the overall medical system and showing no difference in health care use in the 60 days after the physical therapy episode.

The study is noteworthy because services delivered by physical therapists account for "a significant portion" of outpatient care costs in the United States, according to the study, and some health insurance plans require a physician referral for reimbursement of these services.

Physical Therapists are motion experts. They help improve or restore the mobility you need to move forward with your life. They are well-qualified, both through formal education and clinical training, to evaluate a patient's condition, assess his or her physical therapy needs and, if appropriate, safely and effectively treat the patient. Physical therapists are also well-qualified to recognize when patients demonstrate conditions, signs and symptoms that should be evaluated by other health care professionals before therapy is instituted. Physical therapists recognize when it is appropriate to refer patients to these other health care professionals for consultation.

Conshohocken Physical Therapy(CPT) is a private practice delivering high quality, evidence-based care to improve their patients quality of life. They have been voted the Best Physical Therapy Practice in Montgomery County, PA, multiple times. Owner, Dr. Desirea D. Caucci, PT, DPT, has been named one of the top 3 Physical Therapists in the nation by Advance Magazine (2008) and has been honored as the national winner of the Dorland Health People Award for Physical Therapy (2010). They have also created a breakthrough iPad application for pain prevention - Motion Doctor. Their mission is to promote physical therapy on a grand scale and make a positive impact, both personally and therapeutically, on every person who enters their office. For more information please email bcaucci(at)conshypt(dot)com or visit http://www.ConshyPT.com.

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New Online High School from Wisconsin Connections Academy Available for 2011-2012 School Year

Appelton, WI (Vocus/PRWEB) February 17, 2011

Wisconsin families looking to switch schools have a new option for virtual high school -- Wisconsin Connections Academy (WCA), the states high-quality, highly accountable virtual public school, is now offering online learning for grades K-12 starting in the 2011-2012 school year. This years public school open enrollment period started February 7th and will run through February 25th, 2011.

We have received numerous requests from satisfied parents who want their children to continue with the Connections Academy program beyond eighth grade, said Michelle Mueller, principal of WCA. I encourage families to learn about WCAs new online high school and our well-established K-8 program at one of the upcoming parent information sessions planned throughout the state. This next year is going to be very exciting for all of us.

In addition to providing a seamless K-12 school experience, WCAs comprehensive new high school program will be a challenging, standards-based curriculum offering high-schoolers a wide variety of rigorous courses that provide a solid foundation for whatever path they choose upon graduation attending college or starting a career. Each high school student will be loaned a laptop for the year. Core courses cover subjects in math, science, language arts and social studies; electives range from foreign languages to digital technology, journalism and art history. Honors and Advanced Placement (AP) courses will also available, along with comprehensive, academic, college and career-planning guidance services.

WCA, Wisconsins first virtual school, meets the needs of students who, for a variety of reasons, learn better outside of the traditional classroom, but who can still benefit from the resources a public school provides like a high-quality curriculum, textbooks and lesson plans. Students learn at home under the direction of state-certified teachers from the Appleton Area School District. Learning Coaches, typically a parent or guardian, assist the students by monitoring their progress in the home.

Mueller added that virtual schooling continues to grow in popularity in the state of Wisconsin. In fact, according to a new study by iNACOL, Keeping Pace with K-12 Online Learning, Wisconsin had 3,927 students enrolled in full-time online charter schools in the 2009-2010 school year, and that number is expected to grow in future years.

Wisconsin Connections Academy continues to be a popular choice for families not only because of the flexibility it provides, but also because of its commitment to meeting rigorous state, regional and national standards for academic excellence, said Mueller.

WCAs successful and proven track record is widely known and a driver of parent and student interest in the online school. WCA consistently meets Adequate Yearly Progress, or AYP, a measurement defined by the U.S. No Child Left Behind Act that allows the U.S. Department of Education to determine how every public school and district is performing academically according to results on standardized tests. Once again, in the 2009-2010 school year, WCA received successful AYP marks across all objectives. Also in a 2009 Connections Academy survey of parents with students enrolled in WCA, 95 percent of families in WCA gave the program an A or B when it came to grading the school. More than 96 percent of families said theyd recommend WCA to families with children attending other schools.

These favorable results help demonstrate our commitment to student success and serve as useful measures for parents comparing the public school options available in our state, especially during this open enrollment season, Mueller added.

WCA is a public school chartered through the Appleton Area School District, and there is no tuition or fee to enroll. Through Wisconsins open enrollment law, students who live outside of the district can apply for admission to WCA during Wisconsins open enrollment period. To learn more about WCA visit our website, Facebook page, or call 1.800.382-6010.

VIDEO: A Day-in-the-Life of a Connections Academy Family

About Connections Academy

Connections Academy is a leading, fully accredited provider of high-quality, highly accountable virtual schooling for students in grades K through 12. Through tuition-free public schools, full-time and part-time private school programs, and turnkey online programs for bricks and mortar schools, Connections Academy delivers superior, personalized education for students, with the freedom and flexibility to experience our online learning community from anywhere. The combination of certified teachers, a proven curriculum, technology tools, and community experiences creates a supportive and successful online learning opportunity for families and children who want an individualized approach to education. In the 201011 school year, Connections Academy will serve students in Arizona, California (Southern and Central), Colorado, Florida, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nevada, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas, Wisconsin, and Wyoming through its public school programs. It serves students worldwide through the online private school, National Connections Academy. Connections Academy offers grades K through 12, though some public school programs do not offer all grades. For more information, call 800-382-6010 or visit http://www.ConnectionsAcademy.com

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United Domains Accepts Pre-registrations for New Top-level Domains, Expands to the US

Boston, MA (PRWEB) March 30, 2011

European domain name registrar United Domains expands in the United States. The company's American website, http://www.uniteddomains.com, is now accepting pre-registrations for new domain extensions (new top-level domains). Over 17,000 new domain names were reserved on the first day of launch.

ICANN, the international authority that oversees Internet addresses, plans to introduce a collection of new domains in 2012. While Internet addresses are dominated by the .com, .net, and .org domains, the addition of niche specific domains like .site, .green, and .secure will help expand the real estate available for websites. Experts predict that by mid-2012, several hundred new domain endings will be available for registration.

Currently, United Domains is accepting pre-registrations for the most popular new top-level domains: .shop, .eco, .web, .med, .gay, .film, .music, .hotel, .nyc, .sfo and .berlin. Over 47,000 new domain names have been pre-registered already. United Domains is also taking pre-registrations for the new .XXX domain, which will launch in June 2011.

In support of this market expansion, United Domains has opened an office in Boston, MA that will focus on developing the US market, headed by the company's founder and CEO, Florian Huber.

"In the field of Internet domain names, North America is by far the largest and most exciting market. Following our success in Europe, expanding to the USA is the next logical step. Although America is a mature and competitive market, we see growth opportunities for our company in the new top-level domains niche," said Huber.

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iPhone Repair Company Offers New Replacement Parts, Plus Matte MacBook LCD Screens

Olathe, KS (PRWEB) June 23, 2009

Mac owners who prefer a matte LCD screen to the glossy cannot order MacBooks as such from Apple. Enter iResQ. The Apple-authorized iPod, iPhone and MacBook/MacBook Pro repair facility now offers matte MacBook LCD screens. Furthermore, owners of 3G iPhones with broken headphone jacks, dead batteries, or even screens with dust inside can also find new answers to their problems with iPhone 3G headphone jack flat-rate repairs, battery replacements, and screen dust removal. Among a new line of summer offerings are also lower prices for iPod Touch digitizer replacements ($ 95.99).

Offering a wide range of full- and self-service repairs for MacBooks, iPhones, and iPods alike, iResQ is eager to better serve its diverse customer base with these new repairs. On the new offerings, states Brian Buffington, iResQ's general manager, "We've noticed there's a lot of talk out there about dust in iPhone 3G screens. iResQ now has the capability to clean that up at a competitive price." As for the new iPhone 3G repairs, "The iPhone 3G has been out for a year now, so it's about that time when a lot of people start to need fixes for parts that are out of warranty. We're happy to expand our considerable number of iPhone repairs to meet the needs of a growing segment of users."

iResQ recently lowered pricing for diagnostics of all Apple laptop computers, and added the capacity to replace glass panels on Aluminum Unibody MacBooks. Shipping options start at $ 18. Customers who choose iResQ's diagnostic service will receive a phone call within 24 hours of their computer's arrival at iResQ with a full diagnosis and price for repair. All of iResQ's laptop repairs are conducted by Apple Certified Technicians.

In summary, the new repairs for 3G iPhones now include:

WSO2 Presents Technical Webinars on Selecting and Deploying ESBs to Support SOA and Enterprise Integration Demands

Palo Alto, CA (PRWEB) November 22, 2011

The vast functionality of an enterprise service bus (ESB) often makes it appear to be a universal solution for application integration, and an ESB typically serves as the backbone of a service-oriented architecture (SOA). The week of November 28th, WSO2 will present technical webinars to address two common ESB decisions faced by enterprise IT professionals: choosing the right ESB for a project, and using an ESB to support a representational state transfer (REST) architectural style within an SOA.

November 29: REST & API Management with the WSO2 ESB

This webinar will explore how IT architects and developers can implement effective REST and application programming interface (API) management using the WSO2 Enterprise Service Bus as an integration framework. The session also will explain how to expose RESTful services on the WSO2 ESB and route REST calls to applications based on different technologies, such as the Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP) and Java Message Service (JMS). Additionally, the session will walk through new features of the WSO2 ESB that can be used to manage RESTful resources and APIs.

The session will be presented by SOA experts Asanka Abeysinghe, WSO2 director of solutions architecture, and Hiranya Jayathilaka, WSO2 associate technical lead and product manager for the WSO2 ESB. Both Asanka and Hiranya are committers with the Apache Software Foundation, where they have contributed to Apache Synapse, the open source project that forms the core of the WSO2 ESB.

The one-hour technical webinar is being held twice on Tuesday, November 29: 9:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. PST for the Americas and 10:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. GMT for Europe and Asia-Pacific. For more information, visit wso2.org/library/webinars/2011/11/rest-amp-api-management-wso2-esb.

December 1: A Buyers Guide to an Enterprise Service Bus (ESB)

This webinar will cover the key factors to consider when deciding to implement an ESB, including the technology stage at the time an ESB is being considered, the required adaptation of the existing architecture, and the surrounding community. Attendees also will learn about important technical aspects to evaluate, such as enterprise integration pattern support, business adapters, performance, tooling and monitoring. Finally, a review of the open source WSO2 ESB will explore its capabilities and how it maps to these requirements.

The session will be presented by Kasun Indirasiri, an SOA technology expert and WSO2 associate technical lead on the WSO2 ESB team. Kasun is also a committer with the Apache Synapse open source project, which forms the core of the WSO2 ESB.

The one-hour technical webinar is being held twice on Thursday, December 1: 9:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. PST for the Americas and 10:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. GMT for Europe and Asia-Pacific. For more information, visit wso2.org/library/webinars/2011/12/buyers-guide-enterprise-service-bus-esb.

About WSO2

WSO2 is the lean enterprise middleware company. It delivers the only complete open source enterprise SOA middleware stack purpose-built as an integrated platform to support todays heterogeneous enterprise environmentsinternally and in the cloud. WSO2s service and support team is led by technical experts who have proven success in deploying enterprise SOAs and contribute to the technology standards that enable them. For more information, visit wso2.com and the WSO2 OxygenTank developer portal at wso2.org, or check out WSO2 on the WSO2 Blog, Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, and FriendFeed.

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CanAm Enterprises EB-5 Loans to Temple University Health System Repaid in Full

New York, NY (PRWEB) June 02, 2011

CanAm Enterprises LLC, one of the leading sponsors of EB-5 immigrant investment funds, announced today that 26 immigrant investors were repaid in full as a result of the $ 13 million loan to Temple University Health System(TUHS), which reached maturity on April 22, 2011.

CanAm is pleased to report that the TUHS project created in excess of 600 full-time jobs in the United States, more than double that of the 260 required USCIS standard of ten jobs per investor. As a result of the job creation, permanent green cards were issued to all 26 investors who may now apply for US citizenship.

The $ 13 million EB-5 loan for the TUHS project financed a new administrative headquarters for the health organization, a non-profit institution that operates seven different facilities associated with Temple University. The TUHS project was developed by CanAm in partnership with the Philadelphia Industrial Development Corp. (PIDC), a private, not-for-profit corporation that promotes economic development and job creation in Philadelphia. PIDC is one of five Regional Centers exclusively operated by CanAm.

To date, CanAm and PIDC have sponsored more than $ 575 million in EB-5 investments for a variety of Philadelphia-based projects that will result in the creation of more than 12,000 new jobs in the US. CanAm President/CEO Tom Rosenfeld said, We look forward to continuing to work with our partner, PIDC, to bring needed capital and economic development to Philadelphia.

About CanAm Enterprises, LLC

CanAm Enterprises has nearly 25 years of experience promoting immigration-linked investment funds in the U.S. and Canada. To date, CanAm has financed over 40 project loans and raised over $ 1 billion in EB-5 investor funds. CanAm is the exclusive promoter of five regional centers under the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program, including PIDC, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, the State of Hawaii, the County of Los Angeles and Plattsburgh, NY. For more information, please visit http://www.canamenterprises.com.

Contacts:

Dan Charnas

Adam Friedman Associates

917.675.6244

dan(at)adam-friedman(dot)com

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Full Sail University Graduate Daryl Fontenault, Wins Creative Arts Primetime Emmy

Winter Park, FL (PRWEB) August 24, 2010

Full Sail University (fullsail.edu), is proud to recognize 2003 Full Sail University graduate Daryl Fontenault, on his personal nomination and win of a Creative Arts Primetime Emmy

Give the Gift of Pamplonas Bulls This Christmas running-of-the-bulls.com Announces Bull in Box

Pamplona, Spain (PRWEB) November 11, 2011

From Vegas to Venice, hotel occupancy rates are in free-fall. But one northern Spanish city is struggling to meet demand for July 2012: Pamplona (population 200,000). Why? Bulls. Tour operator http://www.running-of-the-bulls.com hopes to make Pamplonas bulls the perfect gift this holiday season.

Spains running of the bulls festival takes place every year from July 6-14. Every morning, twelve bulls charge through the narrow streets of Pamplonas old quarter along a half mile course that hasnt changed in over 700 years. Bull runners come from all over the world to cheat death in the dangerous bull run, called the "encierro" in Spanish. For many, running with the bulls is a life-changing experience. For others, it has become big business.

When Canadian Ryan King first ran with the bulls in 2003, he never thought hed eventually own Pamplonas largest tour company. My first bull run was a disaster, said King. I stood in the wrong spot, ran too early, and a police officer roughed me up for trying to climb over a barrier. Thinking there was a better way, King started Spyns (pronounced spins) in 2004 and offered running of the bulls packages with hotels, walking tours, private balconies (to safely watch the "encierro"), bullfight tickets, and of course several chances to run with the bulls. The bull in box idea came from Spyns former clients.

Many clients were buying our Spyns Pamplona tour packages as gifts for friends or family, says King. We would send out bull t-shirts, Pamplona guidebooks, or bull runner scarves as part of the surprise. Spyns launched its bull in box to meet with a growing demand for unique gifts. When clients purchase a 3, 4, or 7-day Spyns Pamplona tour package as surprise present, they can select Spyns Bull in Box and receive a stylish gift box with personalized message, trip voucher, Pamplona guide, bull keychain, stuffed animal bull, and traditional scarf & sash. Its the perfect holiday gift or birthday present.

For additional information about Spyns running of the bulls tours, please contact Vicky Johnstone (1-888-825-4720), email info(at)pamplona-spain(dot)com, or visit our websites http://www.pamplona-spain.com or http://www.running-of-the-bulls.com.

LEDIC Management Group Adds 1,900 Multi-family Units in Birmingham, AL

Memphis, TN (PRWEB) June 03, 2011

LEDIC Management Group (LEDIC), an affiliate of Hunt Companies, Inc., announced today five new multi-family management contracts in Birmingham, AL totaling 1,900 units. The announcement was made today by Pierce Ledbetter, CEO of LEDIC Management Group. The properties are located in the upscale Homewood and Vestavia submarkets. LEDIC will oversee renovations and repositioning of all five properties for an international ownership group. The properties are:

SugarDVD Unlimited TV Streaming Now On Playstation 3 And Google TV

Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) November 14, 2011

Adult company SugarDVD has just opened up its unlimited TV streaming service to all Playstation 3 and Google TV users. Now anyone with a Roku, Boxee, Playstation 3, or a Google TV device can instantly stream hundreds of adult movies to their TV using SugarDVD's service.

To use the apps, customers log into their SugarDVD account using a PS3 or Google TV device and go to the TV streaming page. From there they can scroll through a list of hundreds of full length adult movies sorted by categories like Couples, All Girl, and College. The apps require no downloading or discs, giving new users instant access to an expanding library of titles. Customers can also use the web browser on Google TV and the PS3 to buy movies and update their account information on the site.

With their origins as a rental-by-mail service, SugarDVD quickly expanded to become the largest renter of adult DVDs in the market, working with top studios to provide its subscribers with over 50,000 movies. The LA-based company is now focused on growing their unlimited TV streaming service, which they say is off to a booming start.

SugarDVD supports more TV streaming platforms than any other online adult company. The unlimited TV service is included with all DVD rental plans for no additional cost. For $ 9.95 a month, a customer can stream as many movies as they want, as often as they want, and rent one DVD by mail at a time. SugarDVD answers to any possible skeptics by offering a 10-day free trial currently available for new customers.

"The large demand for these new apps is reflective of our generations relaxed acceptance of adult content. We believe we are hitting the nail on the head so to speak by offering TV streaming through the PS3 with no discs or downloads, said spokesperson Rebecca Bolen.

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ForeverLawn and BocceNation.com Create a Bocce Experience in Times Square for NYC International Film Festival

Albuquerque, NM (PRWEB) August 31, 2011

ForeverLawn, the leading artificial turf company, installed a premium synthetic grass bocce court in New York's Times Square last week as part of the New York City International Film Festival. ForeverLawn partnered with BocceNation.com to construct an interactive bocce court in the bustling city location, where festival participants, tourists, and locals could play and learn about the centuries-old game. The ForeverLawn bocce court was constructed adjacent to the outdoor movie screening area, where 220 films from 27 countries aired during the festival, which took place from August 19 - 25. The all-weather turf by ForeverLawn provided players with a soft, comfortable grass surface that was well-suited to the game of bocce and durable enough to withstand the heavy foot traffic in Times Square.

ForeverLawn is a great surface for bocce play. Its great looking, durable and is pretty much maintenance free," said John Lehmann, president of BocceNation.com. "We recommend ForeverLawn turf as an ideal bocce court surface for BocceNation.com bocce. Bocce balls roll true and the surface is comfortable to play on. These courts can be installed quickly and virtually anywhere enabling bocce to be played indoors, in urban areas or even in a backyard. ForeverLawn brings bocce to a bigger audience."

Bocce Grass by ForeverLawn provides and excellent surface for the game of bocce due to the unique construction and design of the turf. The grass features a dense blade structure with a textured thatch, in a unique, short blade construction that provides the right amount of resistance and surface tension for a realistic bocce ball roll and bounce. This new product provides the required cushioning needed to protect the bocce balls, which could crack or break on a hard surface like concrete. According to Lindsey Lehmann of BocceNation.com, other artificial turf products require additional padding to create the soft surface needed for a bocce court. "The ForeverLawn product worked amazingly well on top of concrete, and didn't need any padding beneath it," said Lehmann. "The ForeverLawn court was comparable to a croquet lawn, which provides a suitable amount of resistance and a smooth roll."

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Ambur iPad Point of Sale System Gets a Major Update

Buffalo, NY (PRWEB) October 22, 2011

Ambur is a revolutionary, low cost, easy to use, point of sale app for Apple's iOS platform. The app is available for purchase using the App Store from any iOS device, such as an iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad.

Ambur changes the way businesses think about point of sale (POS) systems. It combines a user-friendly interface, embodying over 10 years of experience in the hospitality industry, with Apple's industry leading technology. Unlike other point of sale systems, pricing is affordable to small business owners, and there are no subscription fees. Moreover, the app does not depend on an internet connection to function - users truly own their data. Ambur is the first iPad POS system that doesn't require anything except an iPad and the app for a the most basic setup.

Ambur stores all the information locally on one iPad acting as the hub. Other iOS devices, like iPods and iPhones can then connect to the hub over Wi-Fi and wirelessly share data among all devices. This allows waiters and waitresses at restaurants to take orders right from the table and print them wirelessly to the kitchen, saving time in the hectic conditions of the hospitality industry. Along with traditional features offered by any standard point of sale system, Ambur also features completely integrated credit card processing, a powerful reservation system, advanced customer relationship management, and powerful financial analyzation features.

"Ambur changes the way businesses think about point of sale systems. With Apple's amazing iOS platform, we were able to create a powerful, easy to use, app at a fraction of the cost of traditional systems." said Ansar Khan, cofounder of Ambur.

More information about Ambur can be found on http://www.amburapp.com, and a fully functional trial version can be found for free on the App Store.

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Dominion Dealer Solutions Be Back Mobile App Wins Award for Most Innovative Dealership Solution of 2011

Norfolk, VA and Salt Lake City, UT (PRWEB) November 01, 2011

Dominion Dealer Solutions Be Back Mobile App has been named the winner of the Most Innovative Dealership Solution of 2011 in the DrivingSales Innovation Cup Awards. The Be Back Mobile App was selected by a panel of dealers from a competitive field of solutions at the Third Annual DrivingSales Executive Summit (DSES), held at the Bellagio Las Vegas. Dominion Dealer Solutions is a division of Dominion Enterprises.

DrivingSales (http://www.drivingsales.com) created the Innovation Cup Awards, presented annually at the DrivingSales Executive Summit, to recognize solutions introduced or enhanced whose innovative approaches have produced significant results for dealers.

Its an honor for Dominion Dealer Solutions to be recognized as the 2011 Innovation Cup recipient, said Glen Garvin, group general manager of Dominion Data Solutions. This shows the continuing effort Dominion Dealer Solutions is making to move the individual brands to a unified, more innovative offering. The Be-Back App shows a commitment to be front and center in new automotive product initiatives by placing our focus on dealer-consumer engagement. The DSES conference boasts a literal whos who in cutting-edge automotive retail. We are so pleased to be in attendance and humbled by the award.

The Be Back Mobile App from Dominion Dealer Solutions can be downloaded through iTunes and is available for both the iPhone and Droid devices. The app is currently in development for the iPad as well. The Be-Back app is branded for each specific dealership. Once downloaded by the consumer, the application stores many useful pieces of information like the vehicles VIN numbers, mileage, service history and book valuations. The Be Back Mobile App notifies customers of inventory recalls or specials, and allows car buyers to view service schedules and owners manuals. Through both the iPhone and Droid, drivers can schedule service appointments with DMS integration, find local gas stations, and get parking spot reminders and loan calculators. The Be Back App truly becomes a consumers vehicle management tool complemented by the dealerships branding.

The local dealership owns this white-labeled application on the car buyers most important and useful asset their mobile device. Contact information in the application, service schedules and appointment setting increase fixed operations at the dealership. An equity alert shows the consumer how valuable their trade-in could be and alerts the dealer to the consumers interest in its equity.

The DrivingSales Executive Summit is designed to inspire dealers to push the envelope on innovation and to help them collaboratively uncover the actionable solutions and strategies that will move their dealerships forward, said DrivingSales Founder and CEO Jared Hamilton. The Innovation Cup, a centerpiece of the DSES, raises awareness of the vendor solutions that are moving the needle forward in dealerships across the country by allowing those who know best auto dealers to decide the finalists and winner. Clearly, the Be Back Mobile App is already making its mark and has impressed the hundreds of progressive dealers who attended the summit. Congratulations to Dominion Dealer Solutions and to each of our finalists!

Dealership solution-providers submitted applications online with vendor names removed, and a panel of dealers assessed each application. The Innovation Cup Award finalists presented their solutions onstage at DSES, with a panel of dealer judges scoring each solution. As the highest scorer, the Be Back Mobile App by Dominion Dealer Solutions won the Innovation Cup for Most Innovative Dealership Solution of 2011.

Each finalist and winners solution will also be profiled at DrivingSales.com and in the DrivingSales newsletter, and will be featured in a video interview at DrivingSalesTV. For more information about the Driving Sales Innovation Cup Awards, go to: http://www.drivingsalesinnovationcup.com/.

About Dominion Dealer Solutions

Dominion Dealer Solutions helps car dealers attract, retain, and service customers for life. Dominion Dealer Solutions products include: lead generation, reputation management, online service scheduling and customer relationship management tools through Autobase; web sites, SEO and PPC through Dealerskins; and specialized data aggregation, management, and reporting services through Dealer Specialties, Cross-Sell, The DataCube, and DataOne Software. These businesses serve more than 60 percent of auto dealers nationwide. Learn more at http://www.DominionDealerSolutions.com or follow us at http://www.twitter.com/dominiondealer.

Dominion Dealer Solutions is a division of Dominion Enterprises, a leading marketing services company serving the automotive, enthusiast and commercial vehicle, real estate, travel, apartment rental, and employment industries. Please see http://www.DominionEnterprises.com.

About The DrivingSales Executive Summit

The DrivingSales Executive Summit is a uniquely collaborative event modeled after the best practices and information-sharing among dealers and auto industry professionals on DrivingSales.com. The third annual event brings together the most progressive dealers in the country and world-renowned speakers, all focused on pushing the auto industrys innovation boundaries and translating the latest trends and business realities into solid 2012 action plans for every dealership department.

Unlike other automotive industry events, the DrivingSales Executive Summit is 100% dealer driven and designed specifically for the most advanced dealer principals and dealership executives in the industry. The exclusive event has a vendor-neutral policy, meaning no vendor influence on presentation selection and adherence to a strict dealer-to-vendor ratio.

For more information, visit http://www.DrivingSalesExecutiveSummit.com or contact dses@drivingsales.com.

About DrivingSales.com

DrivingSales is the auto industrys fastest-growing, most influential trade media property focused on delivering actionable profit-building information to auto retailers and industry professionals. DrivingSales media network includes flagship property DrivingSales.com (http://www.drivingsales.com), the worlds largest car dealer social network where thousands of dealership professionals collaborate and share best practices in a 20-group style setting; DrivingSalesTV (http://www.drivingsalestv.com), an interactive web channel which helps car dealers and auto professionals keep tabs on their industry and emerging technologies 24/7; DrivingSales University, an on-demand training platform where dealerships learn the latest web strategies from top e-commerce experts; DrivingSales Executive Summit (DSES) the industrys leading conference where progressive dealers collaborate and learn from world renowned experts, and DrivingSales Dealership Innovation Guide, a quarterly free publication featuring case studies of the industrys most innovative dealerships, solutions and best practices.

DrivingSales encourages innovation and excellence in the industry with its annual Dealer Satisfaction and Innovation Cup Awards, whose winners are determined solely by the dealer community. Founded by Jared Hamilton, a third generation car dealer, DrivingSales won a Top 25 Under Five award from the Utah Valley Entrepreneurial Forum (UVEF), which spotlights outstanding entrepreneurs and start-up companies in Utah; was named a 2011 Fast 50 Emerging Eight company by Utah Business magazine, which recognizes the entrepreneurial spirit, innovative business tactics and revenue growth of Utahs fastest-growing companies, and received an Interactive Media Award (IMA) in 2011 for Outstanding Achievement in the Automobile website category. Additionally, DrivingSales was named one of ten social media gambits for 2009 by Automotive News and o

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Pitchers Power Drive, AOL News Story with John Miller, CEO and Professional Pitcher Drew Storen

Boston, MA (PRWEB) November 11, 2011

With an estimated 27 million small businesses in the United States, the 27 Million and Counting stories capture the essence of America, said John Miller, President of Pitchers Power Drive. "We are proud to be one of the estimated 27 million businesses that contribute to our US economy."

Pitchers Power Drive is a small company, however with its production being a100% in the USA it has a larger impact then just ourselves, Miller said, We have seven other US companies that we partner with in helping build a top quality product. They are all US based, employing other Americans Miller said. The Pitchers Power Drive is fabricated in Brockton Massachusetts by New England Welding, powder coated in Holyoke Massachusetts by Westside Finishing, turf is produced in Dalton, Georgia by Grass Turf Mills and then die cut by DV Die Cutting in Danvers Massachusetts. The product stickers are made by D&M Signs in Chelsea Massachusetts, foam packing is from Insulation Technology in West Bridgewater Massachusetts and the boxes are US produced by U-Line. This is a great example of how American craftsman can produce a high quality product 100% in the USA," Miller added.

Maybe it is ironic that Pitchers Power Drives professional partner Drew Storen pitches in our nations capital with the Washington Nationals. As the closer, Drew had a very successful year, finishing 6th in Major League Baseball with 43 saves and 6 wins. All of our partners enjoyed watching Drews success and were cheering for him all season, Miller said.

As a small company there have been three products launched in two years, the Pitchers Power Drive, Softball Power Drive and the Hitters Power Drive. This would not have been possible without the ability of doing it right here in the USA, as we can get things done quickly when the production and design is 25 minutes from our Winning Pitchers Baseball Academy, Miller said. Our company theme is Power Drives designed by Professional Trainers, built by Professional Craftsmen and used by Professional Athletes all in the USA Miller said. All three models are designed and built to last a players career and their daughters or sons," Miller added.

The Pitchers Power Drive increases pitchers velocity potential by teaching hip lead with the head and knee positioned over foot to set pitchers weight back. It also teaches proper weight transfer and balance with the pitchers natural momentum delivery. See live interview with John Miller and Drew Storen at http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/11/10/john-miller-pitchers-power-drive-27-million-and-counting_n_983739.html

About Sports Power Drive

Sports Power Drive is based in Holliston, Massachusetts. They are the developer of the US patented Pitchers Power Drive Professional / Collegiate model and the Pitchers Power Drive Youth model. They also designed the Hitters Power Drive and Softball Power Drive. The design of the Power Drive Training Aids comes from their extensive experience working with and training pitchers and hitters at the Winning Pitchers Baseball Academy. Pitchers Power Drive and Softball Power Drive is a trademark of Pitchers Power Drive. To learn more about Pitchers Power Drive visit the Pitchers Power Drive website. You can also follow Pitchers Power Drive on Facebook, Pitchers Power Drive on Twitter, Pitchers Power Drive on YouTube, and on the Pitchers Power Drive Blog.

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Grantham University and AFA Offer Full Scholarship for Member of the Air Force Community

Kansas City, Mo. (Vocus/PRWEB) February 24, 2011

Grantham University, an online university serving working adult students around the world for 60 years, and the Air Force Association (AFA) have partnered together for the fifth year in a row to provide a fully funded scholarship to a deserving member of the Air Force community. The scholarship, valued at $ 36,000, covers tuition, required textbooks, software, and fees for an undergraduate or graduate degree at Grantham University.

Grantham University and AFA are both passionate about promoting the importance and benefits of education to our nations service members and veterans, said Dr. Fredrick Snow, president of Grantham University. It is an honor to join with AFA again this year to offer a deserving individual a life changing opportunity to earn a college degree without worrying about the associated costs.

Applicants must be a dependent of an Air Force active duty, Guard or Reserve member; or, be a member of the Air Force Association; or, be a dependent of a member of the Air Force Association. Additional scholarship eligibility requirements and the online application can be found on AFAs Web site. Applications for the Grantham University AFA Scholarship Program must be submitted by Wednesday, June 15, 2011. AFA will announce the scholarship recipient in July.

Last years scholarship recipient, Dameyon Beaman, a former Medical Technician in the United States Air Force, is just three classes away from completing his Bachelor of Science in Multidisciplinary Studies. Beaman, who currently works as a Mental Health Technician for the Department of Veterans Affairs in Lexington, KY, earned his Associate of Arts in Multidisciplinary Studies at Grantham University in 2009.

In addition to the annual scholarship, members of AFA and their families can take advantage of a special tuition grant at Grantham University that includes a Textbook and Software Grant which covers the cost of required textbooks and software. To learn more, visit: http://www.grantham.edu/afa.

Grantham University has been meeting the educational needs of working adult students for 60 years. Its 100% online degrees are flexible and portable, allowing you to fit education into your life instead of arranging your life around your education.

The University offers a variety of associate, bachelors and masters degrees in areas such as Business Administration, Business Intelligence, Business Management, Computer Science, Criminal Justice, Engineering Technology, Health Sciences, Human Resource Management, Information Systems Security, and Medical Coding and Billing.

For more information about Grantham University and its degree programs, visit: http://www.grantham.edu or call 800-955-2527.

About AFA:

The AFA is a 501(C)(3), nonprofit organization promoting public understanding of aerospace power and the pivotal role it plays in the security of the nation. AFA has over 200 chapters nationally and internationally representing 120,000 members. Visit AFA: http://www.AFA.org.

About Grantham University:

Established in 1951, Grantham University is a private institution that specializes in online education for the working adult student. Its mission is to provide accessible, affordable, professionally relevant online degrees in a continuously changing global society. Grantham Universitys online undergraduate and graduate degree programs include: Accounting, Business Administration, Criminal Justice, Computer Science, Engineering Technology, Health Sciences, Information Technology, Medical Coding and Billing, Nursing, Human Resource Management and Business Intelligence. Grantham University offers a military scholarship program for active duty, reserve, guard, veterans and military family members, as well as scholarships for law enforcement professionals. Grantham's courses are 100% online, allowing students to study at home, at work, on Temporary Duty (TDY) or from almost anywhere in the world. Accredited since 1961 by the Accrediting Commission of the Distance Education and Training Council, Grantham University has compiled a distinguished record as a respected and accredited distance learning university spanning six decades of service to education. For more information, visit http://www.grantham.edu or call 1-800-955-2527.

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REMODELING Magazine Releases 25th Annual Cost vs. Value Report

Washington, D.C. (PRWEB) November 14, 2011

REMODELING Magazine released today its 25th annual Cost vs. Value Report covering the 35 most popular home remodeling and renovation projects. The free 2011-2012 report covers 80 U.S. cities and is available for download at http://www.costvsvalue.com. The report contains data that compares construction costs for popular remodeling projects against the share of those costs recovered at resale. In addition to city data, the report includes tables with national and regional averages.

Replacement projects are again performing better in resale value than other types of remodeling, said Sal Alfano, Editorial Director of REMODELING. Seven of the 10 top-ranked projects include exterior replacements of siding, windows and doors. This is partly because they impact curb appeal and also because they are relatively low cost.

The three remodeling projects with the highest return in 2011-12 are 1) Fiber Cement Siding Replacement; 2) Entry Door Replacement; and 3) Attic Bedroom Remodel, followed by minor kitchen remodels, garage door and window replacements.

The Cost vs. Value Report includes a comparison tool, which allows users to compare data with other cities, as well as to other years and to download as a PDF. 3-D Google SketchUp renderings are also available for all of the projects in this years Cost vs. Value Report. Visitors can click on the project name in the data tables, then look around just by moving the cursor inside the QuickTime movie player. They can also download the complete SketchUp model.

A 2011-12 Cost vs. Value iPhone app is also available at the AppStore.

Realtors and remodelers can also create personalized on-demand reprints with specific city data from the Cost vs. Value report at http://www.remodeling.hw.net/reprints/index.html. There are four standard reports available as mailers or handouts: All Projects, Replacements, Top Projects and Kitchen & Bath Projects.

About REMODELINGs Cost vs. Value Report

Published for 25 years, REMODELINGs prestigious Cost vs. Value Report (http://www.costvsvalue.com) compares construction cost with resale value for popular home improvement projects in 80 U.S. markets. REMODELING Magazine reaches 85,000 remodeling professionals who are the top influencers, specifiers and purchasers of products and services in the $ 299 billion remodeling industry. Construction costs are provided by HomeTech Publishing, a remodeling estimating software company. Resale value data are aggregated from estimates provided by members of the National Association of Realtors through an email survey broadcast by Realtor Magazine. Indianapolis-based Specpan, a market research company, hosts the Web-based survey, collects and compiles the data, and provides pre-and post-survey consulting. Follow more remodeling trends at http://www.remodelingmag.com.

About Hanley Wood

Hanley Wood is a leading business-to-business media company focused on the residential, commercial construction and design industries. Its diverse portfolio includes magazines, websites, e-newsletters, exhibitions and conferences, custom marketing and data services.

Hanley Wood is comprised of four operating platforms: m Media, which publishes more than 20 magazines, featuring REMODELING, BUILDER and ARCHITECT magazines, along with related websites, e-newsletters, and conferences; Exhibitions, which produces marquee events such as the Remodeling Show, World of Concrete, and the AIA National Convention and Design Expo that bring residential and commercial construction professionals face-to-face with manufacturers, suppliers, distributors, and service providers; Market Intelligence, which collects and aggregates proprietary data sets that capture hundreds of pieces of profile and material information about housing developments in more than 750 housing markets; and Marketing, which plans, creates, and executes strategic and integrated marketing solutions for its clients. See http://www.hanleywood.com.

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U.S. CEO Confidence Falls for Second Consecutive Quarter in Latest YPO Global Pulse Survey

Dallas, TX (PRWEB) November 02, 2011

The YPO Global Pulse Index for the United States fell 3.4 points in the third quarter of 2011 to 57.7 as confidence weakened among the more than 1,000 U.S. CEOs responding to the survey. The quarterly electronic survey was conducted during the first two weeks of October.

This is the second consecutive decline and the first time the U.S. index has fallen in succeeding quarters since the Global Pulse index began in July 2009. The YPO Confidence Index is centered on 50, so a reading of 57.7 indicates that CEOs are moderately confident that the economy will expand over the next 12 months but less confident than they have been since July 2010.

The survey results were announced today by YPO (Young Presidents Organization), a not-for-profit global network of 19,000 chief executive officers. The YPO Global Pulse is the only CEO economic sentiment survey to span the globe on a quarterly basis, capturing answers from more than 2,000 CEOs representing companies of all sizes around the world.

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Trapit Launches Public Beta of Personalized Discovery Engine

Palo Alto, Calif. (PRWEB) November 15, 2011

Trapit today announced the public beta of its personalized discovery engine. After conducting a successful private beta, Trapit is now being made available to the public. Trapit combs the web to find the most relevant content for each individual user and creates personalized topic-specific traps that are constantly updating.

To get started, users simply enter a search term into Trapit, from which the application will display results based upon its understanding of the context of the articles, as well as the users unique, personal interests. Users can save those results as a trap, which will persistently comb the web for more relevant articles and content. Over time, as users provide feedback to the discovery engine, Trapit will further improve its personalized recommendations.

Search, as we have known it for the past decade, is really just an elaborate popularity contestits a way to quickly find stuff that everyone else thinks is important, said Hank Nothhaft Jr., co-founder and chief product officer at Trapit. Trapits discovery engine is all about high-quality content thats relevant specifically to you, not just what the crowd is buzzing about today.

Over the course of the private beta period, Trapit has implemented improvements and enhancements across all facets of the application and underlying technology. Trapits list of carefully vetted sources now includes roughly 100,000 sites from across the Web, and the service continues to add more sources every week.

The private beta also led to several major improvements to the user interface, as well as improvements to the underlying personalization technology, and entirely new features like the activity stream that gives users a view of all the new content thats relevant to their interests in one real-time view.

Were thrilled to announce the public beta of Trapit, said Gary Griffiths, CEO and co-founder of Trapit. Were starting with our own web app, but the opportunity here is much bigger, this is about the next evolution of web discovery in a post-search world. We expect to power sites and services across the web. The web has gotten way too big for a one-size-fits-all solution; no one likes to think of themselves as the crowd. All web services are going to need personalization.

Trapits personalization technology understands the individual user as a constantly moving target. It takes for granted that users interests, attentions, intentions and goals around what they seek and want in web content are in perpetual flux. Just as individuals are not static, their search results are not static either.

Born out of SRI Internationals CALO (Cognitive Assistant that Learns and Organizes) project, the largest artificial intelligence project in U.S. history, and the same project that gave birth to Apples personal assistant technology Siri, Trapit utilizes CALOs advanced technologies to personalize the user experience at the individual level and continually improve with use.

New features and enhancements to the Trapit platform include:

Kahala Associates Hosts Twitter Executive for Entrepreneurial Motivational Seminar

Honolulu, HI (PRWEB) June 06, 2011

Kahala Associates Oahus premiere luxury real estate brokerage firm is proud to host Britt Selvitelle, Senior Software Engineer of Twitter Inc., for his presentation about Following Your Entrepreneurial Passion seminar. This private event will be held Monday, June 6th at the Waikiki Yacht Club from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM. During the one hour seminar, Mr. Selvitelle will focus on following ones passion to achieve entrepreneurial success.

Twitter which was developed in 2006 is a social networking and micro-blogging website. The website enables its users to send and read messages called tweets. Tweets are text-based posts of up to 140 characters displayed on the user's profile page.

Britt Selvitelle, who serves as the websites Senior Software Engineer joined Twitter, Inc. in 2007. After graduating college in 2004 from the University of Kentucky, Selvitelle has continued to pursue his passion for computer software and technology by founding his own company called, Tremendous. Prior to joining Twitter, Inc., Selvitelle served as the Lead Software Architect at Voltaic Commerce. Selvitelles twitter account states, I work here. Creating something beautiful. Since beginning in 2006, Twitter has gained popularity worldwide and is estimated to have 200 million users, generating 65 million tweets a day and handling over 800,000 search queries per day. It is sometimes described as the SMS of the Internet.

We are very excited to host Britt Selvitelle, Senior Software Engineer at Twitter, said Myra Brandt, agent-owner and co-founder of Kahala Associates. Kahala Associates is a distinctly unique real estate brokerage based on the principles of entrepreneurship and wealth building. We are flattered that Mr. Selvitelle will be discussing the importance of following ones entrepreneurial dreams, because it relates closely to our firms business model. Most of all, we are delighted to offer this valuable educational opportunity to our agents.

For more information about Following Your Entrepreneurial Passion and Kahala Associates, please visit the firms website at http://www.kahalaassociates.com and watch Beyond Homes with Kahala Associates, Tuesday mornings on KHON2 News Channel.

About Kahala Associates

Kahala Associates is an agent-owned residential real estate brokerage firm in Honolulu, Hawaii. Locally-owned with a global presence, Kahala Associates is committed to delivering luxury service to their clients. The firm was selected to be a member of the Leading Real Estate Companies of the World