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Broad Band Phone Services and VoIP technology are effecting more then just the local service market

2011-09-12T10:08:00.000-07:00

Broad Band Phone Services and VoIP technology are effecting more then just the local service market.

Broad band IP based phone services are big news today. Most of the focus has been on the ability of these services to supplement or replace services provided by local carriers such as Verizon, Bell Atlantic, South West Bell and the other regional phone companies but that is only a tiny part of the impact they will have on global communications.

Northampton, Pennsylvania (PRWEB) January 22, 2004

ProvideTechnology, LLC is making a big impact with itsÂ clients by providing creative broad band phone service solutions that go far beyond unseating local carriers. VoIP has been a hot topic recently but one company is taking this service into a much bigger global market by from itsÂ Lehigh Valley Pennsylvania location.

While it is true that VoIP technologies can allow residential and small business users of DSL, Cable Modem or T1 Services to replace their local service providers with a little creativity this service can provide solutions that almost seem magical in comparison to what we have come to think of as typical telephone services. Jack Spirko owner of ProvideTechnology explained, "While much of the press about VoIP lately has been about unlimited residential service that is really only the tip of the iceberg".

Mr. SpirkoÂs company offers two of todayÂs top broad band phone service providers from one of their websites located at http://www. infinitephone. net (http://www. infinitephone. net) and recently they have been helping clients do some pretty impressive things with this technology. One of the lesser know facts about VoIP is that it allows users the ability to set up a local phone number in just about any major U. S. city. This feature opens a lot of options for those with a little creativity.

One thing that can be done for companies and families separated by geography is setting up cheap inbound lines. For instance a family in Florida can bring up a local number in Minnesota where the rest of their family lives. Family members in Minnesota now dial a local number and reach the client in Florida with no long distance charges because the call is local for those in Minnesota and only the party in Florida needs to have broad band service to receive the calls. The cost of such an inbound line is less then 9 dollars a month and is not subjected to the taxes and fees on traditional phone lines.

This technology has also been helping military families stay connected. VoIP is unencumbered by global boundaries. For instance a U. S. solider in Japan with a broad band connection can set up service with unlimited in bound calls that are local to his family in the U. S. His family then can make unlimited calls to him in Japan at no cost and once again the family in the U. S. doesnÂt need to have broad band access.

One additional example is for traveling executives. With the right provider VoIP is portable just like a lap top computer. A traveler can simply toss an IP phone into a suit case when he goes on the road and many hotels provide broad band access today. The traveler simply plugs his IP phone into the broad band connection in his room. Again his family and customers can now call him on a local number but more exciting is the fact that he can still take advantage of his out bound service and make calls from the room as well.

When asked about the future of VoIP Mr. Spirko concluded, "Well, the technology is here already. There are great providers available like iConnectHere and Packet8 the only issue now is the consumer just doesnÂt truly understand how powerful this technology is. Right now there are only about 150,000 users of this technology in the U. S. so we are indeed very excited about the future".

ProvideTechnology, LLC based in Northampton, Pennsylvania, is an independent Telecommunications Agency providing a variety of telecommunications products and services using a brokerage approach. Currently ProvideTechnology offers solutions from more the 40 service providers. These services include Long-distance, Internet Access, Wireless Services, T1 Service, Web Hosting, Broad Band Phone Service and many other technology services. The companyÂs CEO Jack Spirko can be reached for comment at jack@providetechnology. com or toll free at 866-994-1212 and more information can be obtained at http://www. providetechnology. com (http://www. providetechnology. com)

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New Medical Tourism Guide Featuring Malaysia Well Received at Official Launch

2011-09-12T07:53:00.000-07:00

New Medical Tourism Guide Featuring Malaysia Well Received at Official Launch

Patients Beyond Borders Malaysia Edition released as the country gains ground on the global healthcare front.

Chapel Hill, NC (PRWEB) August 12, 2009

Patients Beyond Borders: Malaysia Edition was formally launched at the APHM Annual Conference in Kuala Lumpur on 23 July, 2009, to a gratifying display of unity from the Ministry of Health, Ministry of Tourism, and Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE), as well as specially invited guests from the US, the UK, Japan, Indonesia, Vietnam, Cambodia, Singapore, and Thailand. The ISQua President-elect, former President, and current President were present, along with executives from all of the top international Malaysian hospitals.

Malaysia's Minister of Health, YB Dato' Sri Liow Tiong Lai, delivered the opening address at the APHM/ASQua/ISQua International Healthcare Conference. Dr. Junaida Lee Abdullah, the Deputy Secretary General of the Ministry of Tourism and representative of the Minister of Tourism, Dato' Sri Ng Yen Yen, officially announced the book's launch. Dato' Dr. Jacob Thomas, President of the Association of Private Hospitals of Malaysia (APHM), along with Dr. Abdullah and the leaders of ISQua, presented copies of Patients Beyond Borders: Malaysia Edition to the top executives of the book's featured hospitals at the launch ceremony.

"I was pleased and honored to see such a show of unity amongst disparate public and private interests," said Josef Woodman, author of the Patients Beyond Borders series and CEO of Healthy Travel Media. "In today's competitive environment, common goals and collaborative planning are essential to achieving visibility and patient awareness."

The Malaysia Edition launch activities highlighted the nation's emergence as one of Asia's leading medical tourism destinations. Malaysia is quickly gaining ground on the global healthcare front, with increasing numbers of medical tourists taking advantage of its high-quality healthcare, low costs, and hospitality toward international visitors. Last year, Malaysia welcomed 370,000 travelers from 60 countries who visited its international medical facilities for a wide range of procedures and services, including hip and knee replacement, coronary angiography, dentistry, health screenings, and more.

"Health tourism is one of the brightest points in the growth of the healthcare sector in Malaysia," according to Dr. Paul Suwinski, Frost & Sullivan's Senior Consultant of Healthcare for Asia Pacific.
With a growing number of hospitals accredited by international organizations and by the Malaysian Society for Quality in Health (MSQH), Malaysia's medical tourism sector is expected to see continued robust annual growth exceeding 25.3%, allowing the country to showcase its quality healthcare services and specialties offered at competitive prices.

Patients Beyond Borders: Malaysia Edition will be available at bookstores and online retail channels throughout the world. The eBook edition is available through lulu. com. Booksellers wishing to carry the Malaysia Edition should contact Publisher's Group West.

About APHM:
Established in 1972, APHM currently represents more than 100 private hospitals and medical clinics approved and licensed by Malaysia's Ministry of Health; of those, more than 30 are directly involved in medical tourism. Among APHM's objectives is the delivery of a high standard of healthcare to the public by coordinating activities of private hospitals and promoting healthcare services within Malaysia.

Current APHM members participating in Patients Beyond Borders: Malaysia Edition include: Gleneagles Intan Medical Center, Gleneagles Medical Center Penang, Institut Jantung Negara (National Heart Institute), KPJ Healthcare Group, NCI Cancer Hospital and Specialist Clinics, Pantai Hospital Group, Penang Adventist Hospital, Prince Court Medical Center, Sime Darby Medical Center Subang Jaya, and Sunway Medical Center.

About Healthy Travel Media:
Healthy Travel Media, an independent imprint based in Chapel Hill, NC, publishes books, eBooks, and Web-based consumer reference information on medical tourism and wellness travel. Patients Beyond Borders is available at Amazon and bookstores everywhere. Patients Beyond Borders: Malaysia Edition is one of a series of country-specific editions. For more information, visit www. patientsbeyondborders. com.

For media queries, please contact:

Malaysia
Association of Private Hospitals of Malaysia (APHM)
Ms. Ruby Ng
Tel: +60 3 2284.0278
Fax: +60 3 2284.1278
Email: aphm (at) aphm. org. my
Web: www. hospitals-malaysia. org

United States
Judy Orchard
Tel: +1 919 545.0668
Email: jorchard (at) patientsbeyondborders. com
Web: www. patientsbeyondborders. com

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Avalon Capital Holdings Announces Registration Extension for Free Demo Trading Contest Through April 1, 2008

2011-09-10T09:42:00.000-07:00

Avalon Capital Holdings Announces Registration Extension for Free Demo Trading Contest Through April 1, 2008

Avalon Capital Holdings Corporation (PINK SHEETS: AVAL), and its wholly owned subsidiary, Traders Development LLC, announced today that, due to popular demand from Forex traders around the world, registration will continue through April 1, 2008, for the Avalon FX Pro(TM) Demo Trading Contest featuring the Company's proprietary Avalon FX Pro(TM) 4.1 Trading Platform. Traders from all over the world can register for the contest by visiting http://www. avalonch. com/.

Beverly Hills, Calif. (PRWEB) March 20, 2008

The Avalon FX Pro(TM) 4.1 Trading Terminal is currently available in English, Chinese, Russian, French (Canadian), Turkish and Japanese. Avalon FX Pro(TM) 4.1 includes features such as one-click order execution, trading from charts, real time news feed, trailing stops, and advanced technical analysis tools. The Avalon FX Pro(TM) Trading terminal has incorporated a Ribbon Navigational system giving the Avalon FX Pro(TM) 4.1 Trading Terminal a Vista feel and design.

The registration period for the contest continues through April 1st. Each trader will be able to participate in the contest for a one month period beginning the day they register. In excess of 20 Billion demo dollars (USD) have already been transacted by those already participating in the contest. The Company will award prizes to the top three traders at the end of the contest. The prizes include a Sony Vaio Laptop for first place, an iPod Classic for second place, and an iPod Nano for third place. Traders who wish to open live accounts trading from Avalon FX Pro(TM) 4.1 may do so by opening accounts with clearing providers, who license Avalon FX software. A list of Avalon FX Pro(TM) clearing providers can be found at http://www. tradersdev. com/Clearing. aspx (http://www. tradersdev. com/Clearing. aspx).

By offering a free demo trading contest directly to active traders, the Company will begin its campaign to market Avalon FX Pro(TM) technology directly to the end user (traders). Avalon Capital Holdings Corporation believes it is well positioned to benefit from the increasing demand of online trading technologies and growth in the retail Forex market. Our efforts made to market directly to traders are intended to complement Avalon Capital's core business of licensing Avalon FX Pro(TM) 4.1 Trading Technology to financial companies.

In making the announcement, Mitchell Eaglstein, COO of Avalon Capital Holdings Corporation, stated, "Our primary goal is to provide a complete turnkey solution to financial companies that offer online trading services. Trading contests and other promotions designed to increase trader's awareness of Avalon FX Pro(TM) technology will ultimately benefit the financial companies which offer Avalon FX Pro(TM) technology to their clients."

About Avalon Capital Holdings Corporation

Avalon Capital Holdings Corporation, through its subsidiaries, develops, markets and distributes high-performance trading software for financial companies that engage in online trading. The Company offers products related to the Foreign Exchange ("Forex"), the world's largest capital market according to The Bank of International Settlements. For additional information please visit www. avaloncapitalholdings. com or email info@avaloncapitalholdings. com.

A number of statements referenced in this Press Release are forward-looking statements, which are made pursuant to the Safe Harbor Provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, and within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21B of the Exchange Act of 1934. Any statements that express or involve discussions with respect to predictions, expectations, beliefs, plans, projections, objectives, and goals, assumption of future events or performance are not statements of historical fact and may be "forward-looking statements." Forward looking statements are based on expectations, estimates and projections at the time the statements are made that involve a number of risks and uncertainties which could cause actual results or events to differ materially from those presently anticipated. Forward-looking statements in this Release may be identified through the use of words such as "expects," "will," "anticipates," "estimates," "believes," or statements indicating certain actions "may," "could," or "might" occur. Such statements reflect the current views of Avalon Capital Holdings Corporation with respect to future events and are subject to certain assumptions, including those described in this release. These forward-looking statements involve a number of risks and uncertainties, including the timely development and market acceptance of products, services, and technologies, competitive market conditions, successful integration of acquisitions, the ability to secure additional sources of financing, the ability to reduce operating expenses, and other factors. The actual results that the Company achieves may differ materially from any forward-looking statements due to such risks and uncertainties.

Avalon Capital Holdings Corporation does not undertake any responsibility to update the "forward-looking" statements contained in this news release. Any communications received by fax or e-mail concerning Avalon Capital Holdings Corporation which have not been authorized by the Company or its investor relations/media advisory firm are specifically disavowed by the Company.

SOURCE: Avalon Capital Holdings Corporation

CONTACT:
Avalon Capital Holdings Corporation
Vladimir Karpenkov, 323-428-3244

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Join Us for a Little Poetry, Music and Mexican Sopes: Spanish Immerison Day

2011-09-09T16:57:00.000-07:00

Join Us for a Little Poetry, Music and Mexican Sopes: Spanish Immerison Day

ROCKLAND, Maine (PRWEB) November 26, 2005

Penobscot School, Maine’s non-profit center for language learning and international cultural exchange, offers a wide variety of language immersion events throughout the year.

The School delivers immersions in Arabic, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, and Spanish, and workshops in Arabic, Tuscany style Italian cooking, French, Italian and Spanish for Travelers, Russian, Chinese, Swedish, German, French, and Spanish in the Woods Weekend Retreats, and more. To kick-start an entire year of celebration for its upcoming 20th Anniversary, Penobscot School will present Spanish Immersion Day with Jaqueline Cazares on Saturday, December 3. The event starts at 10:00 am and ends at 4:00 pm. Pre-registration is required and limited youth scholarships are available. The School is offering a 15% discount off of the regular fee of $108 ($93) for those who register by Monday, November 28.

Jaqueline is looking forward to Spanish Immersion Day and she gives us a little taste of things to come as follows: “Everybody is welcome, but please note that the level of instruction will be at the intermediate stage. The plan is to learn while we are having fun. I hope you folks like poetry, because I do and I will be sharing it with you. We will analyze a poem written by Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz. We will listen to and enjoy some special music and learn along with it. And last but not least, we will cook some delicious sopes, which are made from corn flour, like a tortilla but these are thicker and smaller. The sides of the sopes’ crust are built high to hold in the beans, fried chopped ribs, salsa, lettuce, and cheese. Along with the sopes, we will also make guacamole and Ague de Hardhat, a special cold Mexican drink. So, come and join us. It will be fun for everyone.”

Penobscot School’s 2005-2006 Spanish exchange teacher Jaqueline Cazares of Colima, Mexico will make the experience interactive, fun and inspiring with lots of opportunity to practice the target language. Spanish Immersion Day is designed for people who have studied Spanish and wish to reacquaint and immerse themselves in the language and culture for a day. Jaqueline currently teaches weekly Spanish language classes to adults and kids (K-1). During the next semester, which begins on January 23, Jaqueline will teach weekly Spanish language classes at the beginning, beginning advanced, intermediate and advanced levels. Jaqueline is also running a Spanish-language radio show on WRFR, where she offers music, poetry, and stories and legends from Mexico — all in Spanish, on Tuesdays from 9-10 pm.

For students who wish to develop an ear for the Spanish language or practice their conversation skills on a regular basis, brown-bag lunches are normally held Tuesdays from 12:15 to 1:15 pm at the School. The public, and not just students of the School are encouraged to attend these conversation sessions which are helpful to all levels of Spanish language learner. Jaqueline and friends of Penobscot School also hold potluck suppers and Spanish film nights the fourth Friday of each month with some holiday week exceptions. These Friday evening events are free and open to the public, and they provide another opportunity to practice listening and speaking Spanish. Contact Jaqueline at 207-594-7688 for Immersion Day details or to confirm language lunch and supper schedules.

To register for the December 3 Spanish Immersion Day, call 207-594-1084 or refer to the School’s website at www. languagelearning. org. Registration forms are available on the site and can be mailed or faxed (207-594-1067) to the School’s office. Penobscot School is located at 28 Gay Street in Rockland’s north end. For more information about the School's ongoing events, refer to the website where the entire 2005-2006 course calendar is available for viewing or downloading (PDF).

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One Week Japanese Language Spring Camp for Teens

2011-09-09T09:36:00.000-07:00

One Week Japanese Language Spring Camp for Teens

Japanese Language Center provides 5-day Spring Japanese Language Camp for Young People. This Camp is designed for teens.

(PRWEB) March 27, 2004

This is one week session (5-morning) during the Spring Break. Students will learn writing, reading, and conversation.

The curriculum is very organized and they have an excellent instructor who had been the instructor of a nationwide Japanese Language TV program for five years. She encourages students to apply to exchange student programs, and actually many students have traveled to Japan for studying.

You had better try this unique, fun, and cool class. The lessons focus on the realistic topics and vocabulary of the average teenagers' life.

Class Schedule

Monday through Friday

5-morning (8:50AM-12:00PM)

12th April-16th April 2004

The registration has already started. Sign up early.

Japanese Language Center provides the regular Business Japanese Classes and Children Classes also.

Website: http://www. japanese-language. net (http://www. japanese-language. net)
Email: info@japanese-language. net

World Foot Care Products Market to Reach $3.4 Billion by 2010, According to New Report by Global Industry Analysts, Inc

2011-09-08T14:25:00.000-07:00

World Foot Care Products Market to Reach $3.4 Billion by 2010, According to New Report by Global Industry Analysts, Inc.

Demand for foot care products is increasing steadily over the last few years. Diabetic and aging baby boomers are two major driving forces for the foot care market. Moreover, fast changing lifestyles and transforming fashion trends have increased exposure of the foot, thereby assisting the foot care products market to expand its scope. Moreover, consumers are desperately searching for overnight foot repair ointments, creams, cleansing lotions and sloughing scrub.

San Jose, California (PRWEB) April 28, 2008

World foot care products market (http://www. strategyr. com/Foot_Care_Products_Market_Report. asp) is projected to reach $3.4 billion by 2010, as stated in a recent report published by Global Industry Analysts, Inc. It is a natural phenomenon that people gaining age are more prone to foot problems, which may include calluses, corns and foot pain. The HMOs normally do not cover podiatry, thereby leaving the market open for aging baby boomers, who generally engage in self-care for their foot problems. Diabetics face the greatest challenge with respect to their foot problems, as they are more prone to skin problems, ulcers and poor blood circulation. It is estimated that approximately 100 million people globally and about 18 million Americans suffer from diabetes, and about 15% of diabetes is expected to result in some type of foot ulcer.

Europe, Asia-Pacific and United States dominate the foot care products sector with a combined share of more than 75% for 2008, as stated by Global Industry Analysts, Inc. Europe is projected to be the fastest growing regional market for foot care products, during the 2001-2010 period. World foot care devices market (http://www. strategyr. com/Foot_Care_Products_Market_Report. asp) is estimated at $1.4 billion for 2008.

Product innovation has taken the foot care market to a new high. New products are also being launched to accommodate the growing stress or pressure that the foot undergoes on a daily basis. The main reason being increased exercises that the people are performing without proper knowledge of how to take care of their feet. In United States, consumer interest in foot care products such as cleansers, moisturizers, exfoliators and other cosmetic treatments for the feet have prompted suppliers to provide beauty-related foot care products. Moreover, a new trend is being witnessed among women for improving the feet appearance, attributed to growing popularity of open-toe sandals and shoes. The foot care medications market (http://www. strategyr. com/Foot_Care_Products_Market_Report. asp) is projected to witness fastest growth over the period 2001-2010.

Key players profiled in the report include Alva-Amco Pharmacals Inc, Chattem Inc, Combe Incorporated, Del Laboratories Inc, Dr Foot, Dreamyfeet Footcare Products, Foot Express, FootSmart, Freeman Beauty Labs, Homedics Inc., Implus Footcare, Johnson & Johnson, Miracle of Aloe, Miracle Products Company, Novartis Consumer Health, Paris Presents Inc, PediFix Inc, ProFoot Inc, Revlon Inc, Schering-Plough Corporation, Spenco Medical Corporation, SSL International PLC, W E Bassett Company Inc, and Xenna Corporation.

The report titled "Foot Care Products: A Global Strategic Business Report" published by Global Industry Analysts, Inc. analyzes the market over the period 2001-2015. Analysis is presented for the following geographical markets - United States, Europe, Asia-Pacific (including Japan), and Rest of World. The study also enumerates recent developments, mergers, acquisitions, and other strategic industry activities.

For more details about this research report, please visit http://www. strategyr. com/Foot_Care_Products_Market_Report. asp (http://www. strategyr. com/Foot_Care_Products_Market_Report. asp)

About Global Industry Analysts, Inc.
Global Industry Analysts, Inc., (GIA) (http://www. strategyr. com) is a reputed publisher of off-the-shelf market research. Founded in 1987, the company is globally recognized as one of the world's largest market research publishers. The company employs over 700 people worldwide and publishes more than 880 full-scale research reports each year. Additionally, the company also offers a range of over 60,000 smaller research products including company reports, market trend reports, and industry reports encompassing all major industries worldwide.

Global Industry Analysts, Inc.
Telephone 408-528-9966
Fax 408-528-9977
Email press@StrategyR. com
Web Site www. StrategyR. com

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LINN BECOMES PREFFERED SOURCE OF SUPPLY FOR QUALITY SILVER DISC SOLUTIONS: Linn delivers true Silver Disc Solution (for mid and high-end AV market)

2011-09-08T12:58:00.000-07:00

LINN BECOMES PREFFERED SOURCE OF SUPPLY FOR QUALITY SILVER DISC SOLUTIONS: Linn delivers true Silver Disc Solution (for mid and high-end AV market)

In this collaborative venture, Linn will be Sony and ESS's reference design house supplying this jointly developed high-quality solution.

(PRWEB) March 28, 2002

The Linn ÂSILVER DISC ENGINE(TM)Â shown at CES 2002 integrates for the first time SonyÂs The SACD format, ESS TechnologyÂs decoding algorithms and navigation software incorporated in its VibrattoÂ DVD chip family, and LinnÂs audio-video processing expertise to create the first implementation of this core technology to suit high quality consumer products and play any audio disk put into it. Sony has provided the key CD and SACD playback device technology, which Linn have has used in conjunction with ESSÂs Vibratto MPEG decoder chip to produce a playback engine that plays the key formats desired by discerning end users. These formats include: CD, SACD and DVD. Many other disc types can be accommodated and full details are available on request.

In this collaborative venture, Linn will be Sony and ESSÂs reference design house supplying this jointly developed high - quality solution, which provides easy and desirable interfaces for other high-quality manufacturers to hook into. Initially Linn will produce two standard versions (one mid-market and one high end) of this engine, which can be tailored by other manufacturers to suit their audio and video processing and control interfaces. The kits consist of loader, PCBs, and software and will be made available on an OEM basis from mid 2002. Licensing costs and procedures and development systems will be supplied to interested parties by contacting Avri Livingstone (avri@linninc. com) at Linn Products Inc. USA.

Contact details

LINN

Linn Products Ltd of Glasgow, Scotland, manufactures in the UK the worldÂs widest range of advanced, high - performance entertainment products. Linn sound systems are used in Royal Palaces and the worldÂs finest homes, luxury liners, private superyachts and award winning aircraft lounges. As a market leader, Linn are is famed for high-quality and innovative technology. Linn makes systems that are beautiful, discreet, robust, reliable, and supported by global service.

Linn Products Ltd, Floors Road, Glasgow, G76 OEP, Scotland, UK

Telephone: +44 (0) 141 307 7777, Fax: +44 (0) 141 644 4262, email: helpline@linn. co. uk

Linn Products Incorporated, 8787 Perimeter Park Boulevard, Jacksonville, FL 32216 USA

Telephone +1 904 645-5242, Fax: +1 (904) 645-7275 email: helpline@linninc. com, www. linninc. com

SONY

Joint developers of both CD and SACD technology and market leaders in the domestic audio market worldwide.

SACD Development GroupSuper Audio CD Business Center

Shinagawa Tec.

Shinagawa INTERCITY C Tower

2-15-3 Konan Minato-ku

Tokyo 108 6201

Japan

ESS Technology

ESS Technology, Inc., is a leading supplier of high-performance feature-packed chips for the rapidly expanding DVD and digital entertainment markets. The company is also a leading provider of solutions for applications in the growing consumer entertainment market. ESS provides advanced products that enable the emergence of digital home systems that deliver and manage entertainment and information in the home. ESS, headquartered in Fremont, California, has R&D, sales and technical support offices worldwide. ESS TechnologyÂs common stock is traded on the Nasdaq under the symbol ESST. ESS TechnologyÂs web site address is: http://www. esstech. com (http://www. esstech. com).

ESS Technology

48401 Fremont Blvd.

Fremont, CA 94538

USA

Live-Action Death Note II: The Last Name on the Big Screen

2011-09-08T06:34:00.000-07:00

Live-Action Death Note II: The Last Name on the Big Screen

NCM Fathom AND Viz Pictures bring Live-Action Death Note II: The Last Name to the big screen by popular demand for an exclusive two-night events on October 15th & 16th. Tickets now on sale to the DEATH NOTE sequel in nearly 400 select theatres nationwide.

Centennial, Colo. (PRWEB) September 19, 2008

What will be the last name written in the Death Note? The drama and suspense surrounding that very question is brought to life when NCM Fathom and VIZ pictures once again team up to present Death Note II: The Last Name in movie theatres nationwide on Wednesday, Oct. 15th and Thursday, Oct. 16th at 7:30 p. m. local time. This breakthrough live-action Japanese mystery event will feature an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the creation of Death Note II: The Last Name, an in-depth interview with Director Shusuke Kaneko and a unique profile of the Death Note cast.

Tickets for this special event are available at presenting theatre box offices and at www. FathomEvents. com. For a complete list of theatre locations and prices, please visit the website (theatres are subject to change).

Death Note II: The Last Name (English dubbed) is the sequel to, and immediate continuation of, the Death Note, brought to U. S. movie theatres earlier this year by VIZ Pictures and Fathom. Due to the overwhelming popularity of the original event, the two companies bring this next chapter of the thrilling saga based on the popular Japanese manga (graphic novel) series to nearly 400 movie theatres next month. More information about the theatrical release can be found at http://www. fathomevents. com/details. aspx? eventid=752 (http://www. fathomevents. com/details. aspx? eventid=752).

Written by Tsugumi Ohba and illustrated by Takeshi Obata, Death Note II: The Last Name is a sequel to Death Note as Light Yagami joins the investigation team in pursuit of the serial killer known as "Kira." While L still strongly suspects that Light is "Kira," Light Yagami continues to seek out the real name of L so he can kill him with his Death Note. Making things even more unpredictable are the "Eyes of Death," given to the second Kira, enabling the owner to know the true identity and lifespan of any person. Adding further confusion, a new rash of murders attributed to the Death Note occurs all over the world and is attributed to "the Second Kira." Light Yagami learns the identity of the other Kira and wants to join forces to get rid of L. Will L be able to catch "Kira" before he gets killed? Who will be the last name written in the Death Note book?

"Death Note has captivated millions of fans with a truly original story that has found great success as a manga, an animated series and live-action feature," says Seiji Horibuchi, president and CEO of VIZ Pictures. "The success of our North American debut of the first DEATH NOTE live-action event led us to again team with NCM Fathom to add more theatres, which gives an even greater number of fans an opportunity to participate in this incredible event. We invite everyone to check out this newest chapter in the DEATH NOTE saga."

Death Note II: The Last Name is presented in high-definition with Cinema Surround Sound in select movie theatres including AMC Entertainment Inc., Celebration! Cinema, Cinemark Holdings, Inc., Clearview Cinemas, Georgia Theatre Company, Goodrich Quality Theatres, Kerasotes Showplace Theatres, Marcus Theatres, National Amusements and Regal Entertainment Group movie theatres, as well as State Theatre (State College, PA) through NCM's exclusive Digital Broadcast Network - North America's largest cinema broadcast network.

"The first Death Note event was a tremendous success, enjoyed by thousands who were given a glimpse into the making of this visually phenomenal series earlier this year," said Dan Diamond, vice president of NCM Fathom. "Fathom is excited to again partner with VIZ Pictures to bring Death Note II: The Last Name to the big screen and invite fans nationwide to enjoy this wonderful event at their local movie theatre."

The Death Note manga and animated series have become extremely popular domestically. The 37-episode animated series is seen by millions each week on cable broadcast and the series is also distributed on DVD by VIZ Media (rated T+ for Older Teens). For more information on Death Note live-action features, please visit www. DeathNoteFilms. com

About National CineMedia
National CineMedia (NCM) LLC operates the largest digital in-theatre network in North America through long-term agreements with its founding members, AMC Entertainment Inc., Cinemark Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CNK) and Regal Entertainment Group (NYSE: RGC), the three largest theatre operators in the U. S., and through multi-year agreements with several other theatre operators. NCM LLC produces and distributes its FirstLook pre feature program; cinema and lobby advertising products; comprehensive meeting and event services and other entertainment programming content. NCM LLC's national network includes over 17,000 screens of which approximately 14,700 are part of the company's Digital Content Network (DCN). NCM LLC's network covers 176 Designated Market Areas(R) (49 of the top 50). During 2007, approximately 685 million patrons attended movies shown in theatres currently included in the network (excluding Consolidated Theatres and Star Theatres). National CineMedia, Inc. (NASDAQ: NCMI) owns a 42.3% interest in and is the managing member of NCM LLC. For additional information, visit www. ncm. com.

About VIZ Pictures, Inc.
Based in San Francisco, CA, VIZ Pictures, Inc. distributes Japanese live-action films and DVDs, with particular focus on Japanese "kawaii (cute) and cool" pop culture. VIZ Pictures approaches each release from a J-pop fan's point of view to serve manga and anime generation in North America. VIZ Pictures titles include Train Man: Densha Otoko, Linda Linda Linda, The Taste of Tea, and Ping Pong. The company will continue to offer the hottest visual entertainment straight from the "Kingdom of Pop" for audiences of all ages in North America. VIZ Pictures, Inc. is an affiliate of VIZ Media, LLC, the San Francisco-based leading U. S. publisher of Japanese manga (comics) and merchandise licensor of Japanese animation such as the popular "NARUTO" animated TV series. For more information please visit www. viz-pictures. com. © 2006 VIZ Pictures, Inc

About VIZ Media, LLC
Headquartered in San Francisco, CA, VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), is one of the most comprehensive and innovative companies in the field of manga (graphic novel) publishing, animation and entertainment licensing of Japanese content. Owned by three of Japan's largest creators and licensors of manga and animation, Shueisha Inc., Shogakukan Inc., and Shogakukan-Shueisha Productions, Co., Ltd., VIZ Media is a leader in the publishing and distribution of Japanese manga for English speaking audiences in North America, the United Kingdom, Ireland, and South Africa and is a global ex-Asia licensor of Japanese manga and animation. The company offers an integrated product line including magazines such as SHONEN JUMP and SHOJO BEAT, graphic novels, and DVDs, and develops, markets, licenses, and distributes animated entertainment for audiences and consumers of all ages. Contact VIZ Media at 295 Bay Street, San Francisco, CA 94133; Phone (415) 546-7073; Fax (415) 546-7086; and web site at www. VIZ. com.

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Global Condiments, Sauces, Dressings and Seasonings Market to Reach US$72 Billion by 2015, According to New Report by Global Industry Analysts, Inc

2011-09-07T04:42:00.000-07:00

Global Condiments, Sauces, Dressings and Seasonings Market to Reach US$72 Billion by 2015, According to New Report by Global Industry Analysts, Inc.

GIA announces the release of a comprehensive global report on Condiments, Sauces, Dressings and Seasonings market. The global market for Condiments, Sauces, Dressings and Seasonings is forecast to reach US$72 billion by the year 2015, spurred by increasing preference for cheaper home-cooked foods in times of global financial crisis. In addition, hectic consumer lifestyles and the increasing demand for healthy, natural and convenience foods as well as ethnic cuisine will drive sales for food accompaniments such as condiments, sauces, dressings and seasonings.

San Jose, CA (Vocus/PRWEB) January 10, 2011

A pinch of salt, a dash of pepper, a sprinkling of herbs or a tinge of seasoning, transforms an ordinary meal into a gastronomical delight. Condiments, sauces, dressings and seasonings have been an integral part of cooking for a long time. These can be as exotic as bleu cheese or as humble as honey-mustard, and still perk up the flavor of foods while simultaneously providing a contrasting taste. There is a recession-induced change in the eating habits of people world over, which resulted in a radical shift away from eating out at restaurants, towards cheaper option of eating home-cooked food. This played a major role in propelling demand for food enhancers such as sauces, dressings, condiments and seasonings. Apart from changing eating habits, the global financial crisis resulted in demand for the more economically priced private label products, vis-à-vis, heavily priced branded products. Consumer spending on the whole, is gravitating towards supermarket and packaged food purchases. Today, end-users are more cautious and are looking for value for the money they spend on these products. This has resulted in well-known companies severely limiting their product launches in the past two years.

The steadily growing popularity of convenience foods, rising demand for exotic cuisines, and the trend towards innovative and attractive packaging, continue to drive demand for condiments, sauces and other food accompaniments. Specialty condiments, ethnic, regional, and gourmet, continue to drive major growth in the condiments market. Since the late 1980s, the categories experiencing strongest value growth have been Mexican, Oriental, and hot sauces. These apart, broadening food horizons with an ever-increasing number of people journeying abroad and consumers world over seeking local flavors in the products, provide opportunities for companies to experiment with new flavors and bring out innovative products. Increasing trend towards healthy eating accompanied with busy lifestyles significantly contribute towards growing preference for semi-prepared and packaged products. Furthermore, the globalization of brands and increasing disposable income of consumers is pushing demand for the products in developing nations. Products free from transfats and low-sodium salad dressings have also grown in popularity over the last 1-2 years. Major packaged food companies including Campbell Soup, Sara Lee and ConAgra Foods voiced intentions to cut down on the salt content in their salad dressings, while several others have already rolled out products with lesser sodium content.

The global recession impacted the number of product launches during the 2008-09 period, with new rollouts both in the US and Canada witnessing a decline of 26% in 2009 as compared to 2008. Shrinking number of new introductions during the recession years was quite obvious with manufacturers focusing on a full and complete recovery in the global economy. While the overall market for dressings and sauces apparently did not experience any adverse recession impact, there was a stiff competition between private labels and established brands during the period. More economically priced private label products emerged as tough competitors for the costlier branded products. In order to save money during times of scarce finances, consumers’ switched preference to store led, private label brands. In the year 2009, there was a significant decline in the launches of organic products. Organic salad dressing introductions for the year were down by about 10%, as compared to 2008. Picking up from the slack were the natural products, accounting for over 30% of overall salad dressing launches during 2009. With organic product shortages, ‘natural’ was the new buzzword in the market for salad dressings during the year. Packaged food, unlike several other markets that have been adversely affected by the global recession, managed to post impressive growth rates during 2009. There was a shift away from spending in restaurants towards purchasing semi-prepared and packaged food for use in cooking meals at home.

Europe and Asia-Pacific constitute two of the largest and most influential markets for condiments, sauces, dressings and seasonings, as stated by the new market research report on Condiments, Sauces, Dressings & Seasonings. In terms of growth, Latin America is projected to take the lead, expanding at the overall fastest CAGR of 3.2% through 2015. The market is broadly categorized into Condiments and Salad Dressings. In terms of size, Sauces (Wet Condiments) product segment, part of the Condiments group comprising of ketchup, mustard, Mexican sauce and others clearly dominates the market. However, in terms of most promising market potential, Seasonings (Dry Condiments) product segment, under the Condiments category is forecast to grow at the highest compounded rate for the period 2007-2015.

Major market participants in the report include Ajinomoto Co., Inc, Ariake Japan Co., Ltd, Campbell Soup Company, Clorox Company, ConAgra Foods Inc., Del Monte Foods, Frito-Lay Inc., H. J. Heinz Company, Kikkoman Corporation, Kraft Foods Inc., Lee Kum Kee, McCormick & Company Inc, Nestle SA, Nestle USA Inc and Unilever.

The research report titled “Condiments, Sauces, Dressings and Seasonings: A Global Strategic Business Report” announced by Global Industry Analysts Inc., provides a comprehensive review of market highlights, trends & issues, competitive landscape, product overview, recent industry activity, and profiles of market players worldwide. Analysis and overview is presented for major geographic markets such as US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East and Latin America. Market analytics are provided in terms of terms of Value (US$) for product groups/segments including Condiments (Sauces/Wet Condiments [Ketchup, Mustard, Mexican Sauce, Italian Sauce, Barbecue Sauce, Meat & Poultry Sauce, Oriental Sauce, Seafood Sauce, Hot Pepper Sauce, Chili Sauce, Dry Gravy & Sauce Mixes and Miscellaneous Sauces] and Seasonings/Dry Condiments [Seasonings Spices & Extracts, Salt and Pepper]) and Salad Dressings (Pourables, Dry Mix, Mayonnaise and Spoonables). The study also presents historic data for an insight into market evolution over the period 2000 through 2006.

For more details about this comprehensive market research report, please visit – http://www. strategyr. com/Condiments_Sauces_Dressings_And_Seasonings_Market_Report. asp

About Global Industry Analysts, Inc.
Global Industry Analysts, Inc., (GIA) is a reputed publisher of off-the-shelf market research. Founded in 1987, the company is globally recognized as one of the world’s largest market research publishers. The company employs over 800 people worldwide and publishes more than 1200 full-scale research reports each year. Additionally, the company also offers thousands of smaller research products including company reports, market trend reports, and industry reports encompassing all major industries worldwide.

Global Industry Analysts, Inc.
Telephone: 408-528-9966
Fax: 408-528-9977
Email: press(at)StrategyR(dot)com
Web Site: http://www. StrategyR. com/

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Lore Eckelberry has an International Exhibition at LA Artcore

2011-09-07T04:28:00.000-07:00

Lore Eckelberry has an International Exhibition at LA Artcore

Lore Eckelberry is exhibiting at LA Artcore with international Japanese artists.

Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) September 1, 2010

Lore Eckelberry's paintings were part of an exhibition of international artists that brought together painted, sculptural and textile works in a show curated by the renowned Lydia Takashita at the LA Artcore gallery. The exhibition had a wide span of significant contemporary work and featured artistic expression from Japan and Korea as well as the United States.

Lore Eckelberry was one of the artists interviewed by Gorge Elias, producer of the Hollywood TV show 'Hablemos de Cine'. Lore spoke about her painting 'Hidden Camera' which portrays the suppression of art and the destruction of artworks during the Chinese Cultural Revolution and how the Communist philosophy has destroyed spontaneity of creation. The model that Lore painted was the perfect fit for this subject because he was originally an artist from Communist Cuba that had to escape the country in order to be able to express himself as an artist. It is called 'Hidden Camera' because in many Communist countries it is denied the fact that creativity is suppressed. The artwork's background illustrates the humiliation that artists went though during the Cultural Revolution and the model is portrayed photographing in order to show to the world what actually happened.

Alongside this painting, Lore shows the opposite idea in the work 'Going Free' which is of another photographer who is allowed to express herself freely in any way she wants. Another of Lore's paintings in the show, 'I can see' bears witness to the dichotomy of both worlds.
Lore Eckelberry says: "I feel very connected to the subjects that I am portraying and what they have to say about what has happened in their worlds that has brought them up to this point; each painting will tell you some of the story of their lives."
To see more of Lore Eckelberry's art, visit her website at www. loreeckelberry. com

About Lore Eckelberry:
Lore Eckelberry is a contemporary artist located in Los Angeles, California. Lore uses several media to express her viewpoint of life. Her work is featured in several private collections throughout Southern California, Florida, Hawaii, Germany, Spain, Holland, London, Canada, Japan, Korea, Chile and Mexico. Future exhibits are scheduled in Japan, London, the Philippines, Thailand and Canada. To view more of her work, visit her website at: www. loreeckelberry. com

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LookOutCRM Goes To Asia

2011-09-05T11:25:00.000-07:00

LookOutCRM Goes To Asia

A local Canadian, Vancouver based company has launched a web-based, customizable, self hosted Customer Relationship Management Software called LookOutCRM. LookOutCRM now has a chinese version and will soon be releasing a korean version. Asia can now take advantage of affordable western technology.

(PRWEB) October 12, 2004

The concept of forming relationships with your customers and managing them has been around for a very long time. Only recently the emergence of various types of CRM software has given this concept a more tangible appeal. CRM has taken the world by storm. Businesses have finally realized that no matter how structured the internal processes of a company are, if the customers are unhappy, they will be soon out of business. It is the customer that drives a business. So why not gear all your internal processes towards satisfying your customerÂs needs. This is where CRM comes in. This is not just contact management or sales force management, but the big picture that lets you develop your internal business processes around the needs of your clients.

Asian Business Philosophy: CRM is not just a western concept. For decades the Asian market has been doing business this way. Their philosophy is to not just close a one time sale, but to form a long-term relationship with the client, leading to repeat buying and referrals. Asian social culture revolves around relationships.

Penetrating the Asian Market: The bigger companies dominating the western CRM market find it hard to penetrate the Asian market. The language barrier is one crucial element. Another barrier is that bigger companies find fewer profits in these markets due to their high overhead costs. A local Canadian company based in Vancouver, LookOut Software Inc. has become one of the very few companies to successfully enter the Chinese market. LookOutCRM software has the ability to customize every feature and field to fit an individual companyÂs needs. This includes changing languages. LookOut software now has a Chinese CRM version. This version is specifically designed for the Dale Carnegie Training franchise in Beijing. It will soon be releasing a Korean and Japanese version as well.

The Asian market can finally continue conducting business their way. They no longer have to conform to western systems. With LookOutCRM they can take the software and make it their own. LookOutCRM has managed to give the Asian market what it needs: Western technology with an Asian philosophy.

LookOut Software Inc is located in the midst of the high tech neighbourhood in Burnaby, BC. LookOut Software specializes in developing custom CRM solutions without the high price tag. At LookOut Software Inc we think about the big picture. We want to give you the opportunity to use our technology to grow your business. All LookOut products are scaleable so it not only facilitates the expansion of your business but is flexible enough to grow with the changing needs of your unique business.

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Pole Dancing Elves More Popular than Jesus (and John Lennon) - 'President of Pop' Targeted by Santa-Hating Christmas-Lovers for Misunderstood Lennon Reference

2011-09-05T06:25:00.000-07:00

Pole Dancing Elves More Popular than Jesus (and John Lennon) - 'President of Pop' Targeted by Santa-Hating Christmas-Lovers for Misunderstood Lennon Reference

The first "classic" Christmas video of the internet age, inspired by a dream of John Lennon, has been marred by a controversial comparison with Jesus, evoking parallels with John Lennon's infamous "more famous than Jesus" comment

Washington, DC (PRWEB) December 24, 2008

John Lennon may have come back from the grave to stir up controversy once again.

The song in the most popular music video on earth right now, "Need a Little Love (http://www. youtube. com/watch? v=YAFvWB6Xtro)", (Youtube's #5 music video, and the most popular video in PopMusic. com (http://www. PopMusic. com)'s history - crashing PopMusic. com's servers on and off for a week now) came to legendary pop music maker Austin Washington (http://www. AustinWashington. com) (PopMusic. com's "President of Pop"), in a dream on the anniversary of John Lennon's death, December 8th. The video was made, extemporaneously, when Austin ran into a group of anarchic Santas, forcibly hugging government bureaucrats and tourists outside the White House, in Washington DC. (It's easier to see than explain!)

In the mêlée for interviews following this historic Christmas video - the first "classic" Christmas story of the internet age - Austin made the unfortunate comment to a reporter, apparently repeated on the radio, that "Pole dancing elves are more popular than Jesus", which he thought was a reference that most people would be familiar with.

It was not.

In an off-hand comment to a friend and reporter in 1966, John Lennon had contrasted the lessening influence of the Anglican Church with the growing influence of pop music, unfortunately expressing this entirely accurate observation by saying "The Beatles are more popular than Jesus." Chaos ensued in the "Bible Belt" of the United States, as Beatles' records were burnt in a kind of vinyl lynching. Some people never forgave John Lennon or The Beatles, and never understood.

Although there have been no mass public burnings of Austin's MP3s yet, or iPods containing Austin's music, a storm of controversy has ensued - Austin woke up to find over almost 500 vicious messages on his Youtube account - it is perhaps possible that the PopMusic. com server crashed today not because of Christmas exuberance, as happened earlier in the week, but because of of born-again foul-play.

Austin left this one comment up, from "Billybob69666":

"You will roost in hell forever for making that claime about are Lord - damm u to hell!!!"

It is ironic that Austin, who volunteered full-time for a Christian youth magazine once, and spends his free time helping disabled children play sports, should be compared with the anti-Christ - or even John Lennon. "It was just a dream", says Austin, somewhat exasperated, about "Need a Little Love", the song that came in a dream on December 8th - - "a dream with a catchy melody and a thumping beat. It doesn't follow that I'm going to marry an eccentric Japanese artist, or pose naked on an album cover, or anything...In fact, I can say with some assurance I am not the Walrus," he said, a bit too forcefully, checking the mirror for confirmation.

Critics cited Austin's dance move (at about 0:11 in the video), where he spread his arms in a crucifix-like fashion, immediately followed by an image of a stained glass window of Jesus, as a sign of Austin's blasphemy. "People read too much into these things", said Austin. "What would people say if that image - which, if I'd thought about it at all, was one of embracing the world - was followed by an image of a pole-dancing elf? I shudder to think." (The pole dancing elves come later in the video.)

Although a bit dis-heartened by the misunderstanding, Austin remains convinced that "all you need is a little love, and perhaps a slightly higher IQ level amongst people who comment on Youtube videos."

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Http://www. PopMusic. com (http://www. PopMusic. com)

Http://www. AustinWashington. com (http://www. AustinWashington. com)

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Global Activated Carbon Market to Reach 1.61 Million Metric Tons by 2015, According to New Report by Global Industry Analysts, Inc

2011-09-04T23:35:00.000-07:00

Global Activated Carbon Market to Reach 1.61 Million Metric Tons by 2015, According to New Report by Global Industry Analysts, Inc.

GIA announces the release of a comprehensive global report on Activated Carbon market. The global market for Activated Carbon is forecast to reach 1.61 million metric tons by the year 2015, spurred by end-use markets including automotive emission canister and medical & pharmaceutical applications. Stringent environmental regulations and rapid growth in developing countries will also provide an impetus to the activated carbon market.

San Jose, CA (Vocus) October 15, 2010

Worldwide demand for activated carbon is slated to undergo a significant geographic shift from developed to developing countries. Rising population and higher enforcement of environmental standards would drive growth in developing nations, particularly China, India, South Korea and Taiwan. Significant growth is also expected from Eastern Europe, Latin America, and Middle East, albeit at a relatively lower pace. Manufacturers and industrial customers are increasingly looking towards moving production base to low cost regions including China and India, which proffer production benefits such as cheap raw materials, energy and labor costs. End-use applications of activated carbon including water treatment, air purification and food & beverage processing are considered conventional market leaders. Additional growth is however expected to stem from rigid environment regulations across all the regions worldwide. Government legislations such as Clean Water Act and the Safe Drinking Water Act are important factors influencing expansion in the market. China and US constitute two of the largest producers of activated carbon worldwide. Asian countries including Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Thailand and the Philippines are among significant producers and exporters of coconut husks-derived activated carbon.

Future growth for activated carbon would be largely powered by increased applications in the medical & pharmaceuticals industry, fueled by innovations in vitamins, pharmaceuticals, and nutraceuticals production.. Activated carbon is also likely to experience increased demand in motor vehicle emission canisters as a result of new environmental norms. Some of the potential areas representing high growth in the future include removal of cancer-developing agents from chlorine in drinking water; carbon clothes for protection of military personnel during radiological, biological and chemical warfare; carbon reactivation/ recycling; removal of mercury from coal-based power plants and usage of ultraviolet light for removal of cryptosporidium and other pathogens in water.

Demand for activated carbon plunged significantly amidst economic slowdown, experiencing negative growth of 1.4% in 2009 over the previous year. Companies operating in the activated carbon sector resorted to price reductions in order to offset the impact of slowdown on their revenues. The global recession impacted majority of the end-use industries, reeling under market and price pressures. The downturn forced several industries to cut down on production capacity owing to low demand for activated carbon, particularly in wastewater treatment. Even government-controlled water agencies, which use activated carbon for treatment of drinking water, postponed purchases on account of reduced budgets due to the recession. The market is however projected to witness healthy growth rates starting from 2011. Recovery in the market is assisted by turnaround in most of the economies, propelled by strong growth signals from developing economies. A large chunk of future demand for activated carbon is projected to arise from the Asia-Pacific region, driven by brisk pace of industrialization and initiatives towards environmental protection.

The trio of US, Asia-Pacific and Europe together comprise the largest chunk of the Activated Carbon market, as stated by the new market research report. The US traditionally dominates the activated carbon market. The region is also forecast to race ahead of the other world markets at the highest compounded growth rate, driven by new federal environmental regulations and product developments. Asia-Pacific is likely to follow suit as the next significant market for activated carbon.

The Powdered Activated Carbon (PAC) is the largest product segment, which has primarily maintained a stronghold owing to lower production costs and dominance in the liquid phase applications. On the other hand, granular activated carbon (GAC) is expected to grow at a faster pace owing to its regeneration capability. The end-use liquid phase Water Treatment application continues its leadership position as the largest demand area for activated carbon globally. Conversely, Medical & Pharmaceuticals applications are expected to fuel future growth of activated carbon market.

Leading market participants in the Activated Carbon market include CECA Specialty Chemicals, Calgon Carbon Corp., Chemviron Carbon, Clarimex SA de CV, Haycarb Ltd., Kuraray Chemical Co., Ltd., MeadWestvaco Corp., NORIT Americas, Inc., Osaka Gas Chemicals Co., Ltd., and PICA.

The report titled “Activated Carbon: A Global Strategic Business Report” announced by Global Industry Analysts Inc., provides a comprehensive review of industry outlook, overview, end-use applications, product overview, recent industry activity, and profiles of market players worldwide. Analysis and overview is presented for major geographic markets such as US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World. Market analytics are provided in terms of terms of volume (metric tons) for product segments including Powdered Activated Carbon and Granular Activated Carbon. Key end-use applications analyzed include Liquid Phase Applications (Water Treatment, Food & Beverages, Medical & Pharmaceuticals and Other Liquid Phase Applications) and Gas Phase Applications (Air Purification, Automotive Emission Canister and Other Gas Phase Applications). The study presents historic data for an insight into market evolution over the period 2000 through 2006.

For more details about this comprehensive market research report, please visit – http://www. strategyr. com/Activated_Carbon_Market_Report. asp

About Global Industry Analysts, Inc.
Global Industry Analysts, Inc., (GIA) is a reputed publisher of off-the-shelf market research. Founded in 1987, the company is globally recognized as one of the world’s largest market research publishers. The company employs over 800 people worldwide and publishes more than 1200 full-scale research reports each year.
Additionally, the company also offers thousands of smaller research products including company reports, market trend reports, and industry reports encompassing all major industries worldwide.

Global Industry Analysts, Inc.
Telephone 408-528-9966
Fax 408-528-9977
Email press(at)StrategyR(dot)com
Web Site http://www. StrategyR. com/

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GlobaLinks Learning Abroad Celebrates 20 Years of Vision and Impact in International Education

2011-09-04T10:00:00.000-07:00

GlobaLinks Learning Abroad Celebrates 20 Years of Vision and Impact in International Education

From 2 participants to 22,000 over the past 20 years, the AustraLearn, AsiaLearn and EuroLearn programs look forward to a bright future.

Denver, CO (PRWEB) March 3, 2010

GlobaLinks Learning Abroad, founded in 1990 in Colorado as a provider of education abroad programs, is marking its 20th anniversary of vision and impact in international education with special acknowledgments at upcoming conferences and the creation of a 2011 calendar with reflections on the power of the international education experience.

“We’ve made amazing strides since 1990, when study abroad was more concept than practice in higher education,” said Cynthia Banks, founder and executive director of GlobaLinks Learning Abroad (http://www. globalinksabroad. org). “Today, most college and university students place study abroad high on their goal list because they see how it positively shapes education and life experiences. And while more needs to be done to make international education available to all students regardless of background, we’ve seen great progress over the past 20 years in programming, access, safety and affordability.”

GlobaLinks Learning Abroad marks Feb. 28, 1990, as its official founding date. At that time, the organization began a pilot research project to establish whether Australia could be a suitable study abroad destination for U. S. students. The effort proved successful, and in 1991, the first two AustraLearn (http://www. australearn. org) participants, who were students from Colorado State University, left to study abroad at the University of Queensland and Central Queensland University in Australia.

Today, GlobaLinks Learning Abroad is a leading provider of educational programs in Australia, New Zealand, the South Pacific, Asia and Europe, and has sent more than 22,000 North American students on semester abroad, year abroad, short-term and full-degree programs in these countries.

“We are constantly reminded by our program participants of the power of study abroad,” Banks said. “Our students tell us how their coursework, travel and cultural experiences refine their goals, interests and career plans, and in many cases, transform them into true global citizens who become more involved in their communities when they return home.”

“Our organization of 55 employees is not just celebrating its past, but also its commitment to the future of international education,” Banks added. “In marking this important milestone, we also recognize the many students, advisors, and current and previous staff members who’ve walked with us on this rewarding journey.”
To learn more, visit the GlobaLinks Learning Abroad history page (http://www. australearn. org/about/history_of_the_organization/).

About GlobaLinks Learning Abroad:

GlobaLinks Learning Abroad, based outside Denver in Westminster, Colo., is a leading provider of education abroad programs for college-level students in destinations across the globe. Students from more than 600 universities and colleges across North America choose to study with GlobaLinks Learning Abroad each semester via its educational programs:
AustraLearn: semester and year abroad, internship, and summer programs in Australia, New Zealand and Fiji via 35 partner universities, and degree programs in Australia and New Zealand at more than 30 institutions via Degrees Overseas (http://www. degreesoverseas. com/). AsiaLearn: semester, year, and summer programs in China, Hong Kong, Japan, Malaysia, Singapore, South Korea and Thailand via seven partner universities. EuroLearn: semester, year, and summer programs, including research abroad, in England, Scotland, Wales, Ireland, Italy and The Netherlands via nine partner universities. Since it was founded in 1990, GlobaLinks Learning Abroad has sent more than 22,000 students on educational programs worldwide. For more information, visit our web site or or check out the latest news on our programs and partners at the GlobaLinks NewsWire.

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ANOTHER ÂTRUE HOLLYWOOD MAKEOVERÂ STORY entrepreneur and nightclub owner Tricia La Belle brings legendary Boardners of Hollywood back from the past and into the future with a brand new look!

2011-09-03T16:11:00.000-07:00

ANOTHER ÂTRUE HOLLYWOOD MAKEOVERÂ STORY entrepreneur and nightclub owner Tricia La Belle brings legendary Boardners of Hollywood back from the past and into the future with a brand new look!

Boardner's the legendary bar, is firmly back as Hollywood's truly local comfort bar with an addition - The B52 Club. With its new Asian/American menu and a real feel for a true bit of unpretentious nostalgia --- this is one hell of a Hollywood bar!

(PRWEB) July 29, 2004

Through card gambling, prohibition, the depression, the rock nÂ roll explosion of the 1980Âs and now the Hollywood Redevelopment Project, generations have made their mark on BoardnerÂs. HollywoodÂs constant change and rapid growth seems to evolve around BoardnerÂs because of its unassuming appearance and lowÂkey atmosphere. Yet you step inside the recently renovated and expanded BoardnerÂs and a jukebox is playing popular hits just loud enough to bring in a Âfeel goodÂ mood blended with good conversation.

BoardnerÂs resides in a historical landmark building, the Cherokee Building which was designed by Norman Alpaugh, also the Architect for the Sheraton Townhouse and Santa MonicaÂs Elmiro Theater. The Cherokee Building was HollywoodÂs first drive-in business having a large motor entrance at the rear of the building where motorists could park, then walk through a Spanish courtyard complete with a Moroccan original tiled fountain which still stands to this day Â and marks the center piece of BoardnerÂs patio. Moorish flourishes, carvings, scrolling ironwork and arched entryways are perfectly incorporated aesthetics of this Hollywood landmark which adds to the beauty of ÂThe Hollywood BoulevardÂ.

Maintaining itÂs old world charm, yet bringing it into the future is all down to Tricia La Belle - a real force to be reckoned with!! A High school drop-out with a GED at 17 Trish proudly says ÂMy s...t didn't stinkÂ but then, I learned some lessonsÂ. First, as a runway model in NY and then by arriving in Los Angeles in Â89 from her family home in Connecticut to Âbecome a starÂ and live with her rock~star boyfriend. But by the mid-nineties however, she realised that this wasn't going to be so easy, went back to school and graduated with Honors - ready to take on the world!- Hollywood in particular!

From numerous entrepreneurial journeys since the age of 12 including acting and modeling and becoming a certified paralegal, and even club promoter - she now finds herself the proud owner of a Hollywood nightclub, and not just any nightclub by the way, BoardnerÂs is a Hollywood Institution in terms of bars! AND sheÂs kicking some ass! After working with the agency ICM, and a few of LA's 'slick' entertainment law firms she had refined her razor sharp tongue - only to wish them all well and embark on a new career!

Now a 17 year resident of California, and director on the Los Feliz Improvement Association, sheÂs got the attitude very much of a Âbeen there done thatÂ now letsÂ get something doneÂ kind of a chick!

In 2000 she became partners with David Hadley in the BoardnerÂs Business Âwhich was an opportunityÂ she jokes, Âfor a complete nut willing to take on 24 hour drunks, and dig out the 'dirt' dumped on the place for over 60 years since 1942!Â SheÂs currently convincing Hollywood that BoardnerÂs has cleaned up nicely. With the help of a fat SBA loan and a bit of both DaveÂs and her own hard earned cash, together they are meeting the demands of todayÂs party goers, and ÂHollywood-ites.Â

Following a major make-over & expansion... constant staff polishing & overhauling the kitchen too many times to count... sheÂs just brought in a new Executive Sushi Chef Mr. Ed Arai from Twist at the Hollywood Renaissance Hotel. Celebrity Chef Ed has just finished designing their Ânew lookÂ menu marrying his own secret recipe Asian-twist delights with regular American bar food and together they are introducing a whole new concept in late night eatery Â as Chef Ed says ÂIÂm going for a combination of Asian influenced food with the Ultimate American Bar FoodÂ! Part of the new Hollywood underground bar/nightclub scene -- AND not a clipboard in sight!

Now not everyone likes Sushi or Asian foodÂbut stop by BoardnerÂs any night between 7:00 Â 2:00am and you just might change your mind! ThereÂs an original, eclectic mix of nostalgia, goth, rock & roll, and alternative designer-Asian cuisine mixed with traditional bar food taking place here in a unique yet comfortable atmosphere.

ÂThe plan at BoardnerÂs is to take a vintage Hollywood Venue and mix it with the new school style of cuisine by marrying high quality Asian and American cuisine and creating the ultimate bar foodsÂ, says Tricia. By using exotic ingredients and marrying both sushi, salads and cooked entrees Chef Ed uses new ideas composed within old classics! The new kitchen menu features, the Dinner Menu, the Late Nite Noshing menu and a ÂChef SpecialÂ menu.

Most recently Ed was the Executive Sushi chef for 2 years at ÂTwistÂ in the Renaissance Hotel @ Hollywood and Highland. Here he designed food Âon-the flyÂ for VIP customers and worked without a menu! Known for his tempura black hot special sauce and refreshing seaweed salad, Chef Ed has grown accustomed to creating the designer Âoff the menuÂ one-of-a-kinds for his celebrity customers who range from Jimmy Kimmell to Pamela Anderson. His huge following brings in the celebrity crowds, and VIPÂs alike follow him wherever he goes. Before this, he was working for Wolfgang PuckÂs new restaurant The Logia at The Highlands.

Along with BoardnerÂs already notoriously classic and Stiff cocktails like Martinis and Manhattans, Chef Ed will serve up a meal to delight. ÂMost people donÂt want to think about the foodÂ he says, especially if they are unfamiliar with Sushi and he finds using his own feelings to describe the food, works better than a menu.

ÂEventually I just stopped using a menu and IÂd say to my guests why donÂt you just let me cook for you? 100% of the time, most people would say Â "great, letÂs do it!Â Prior to this he has a background working for Wolfgang Puck as a Sous Chef in the Asian kitchen ÂLoggiaÂ at the Highlands nightclub. ÂThat restaurant was a mix of Japanese, Chinese, and SpagoÂ says Ed. On occasion he still helps Wolfgang Puck on special events like the Academy awards. In fact heÂs catered everything from the Nissan open, to movie star dinners, private celebrity dinner parties of 30 Â to even 30,000 at the Rose Bowl and thereÂs more to come. He came from the RIX sushi restaurant in St. Monica.

His first Âfood tasting eventÂ and Boardners Open House just took place on July 14th and was a huge success. By popular demand they are repeating it again on Wednesday August 11th from 8.00 pm Â 12 midnight with ecclectic rotations from various DJÂs! It was a very tasty and fun occasion for all those who attended. Mouth watering and generous plates of special hors d'ouvres were circulating all night and people were literally running after the Boardners waitresses and standing eagerly near the kitchen door awaiting more! For further details on August's event please visit www. boardners. com and RSVP below soon to reserve your space.

In addition, to what had started out as a pastime with an ex boyfriend, BoardnerÂs has now become Tricia's full time career since she created Bar Sinister @ BoardnerÂs - a very dark edgy alternative nightclub now in it's 6th year of success...!

YouÂll only find this seductive event, Bar Sinister, on Saturday nights at BoarderÂs B52 Club. You enter through the discreet candle-lit alley and find yourself in a whole other world. Like a fantastic futuristic trendy scene from the Matrix lies an eclectic mix of hardcore, alternative and underground movers and shakers Â ÂThe Studio 54 of the MilleniumÂ say Tricia proudly - Âa kind of a dark, edgy, industrial, sultry, but mature fetish night, that combines music of your darkest dreams from NIN to Rammstein, Curve, Die Form to Siouxsie & Depeche Mode Â with a kind of Vampy~Jean Paul Gaultier - style fashion! - And some of the clientele who attend weekly range from true Los Angeles business professionals like attorneys, designers and doctors to Disney executives and celebrities - an extremely diverse crowd!Â

ThereÂs an outside patio-courtyard under the stars which showcases live bands weekly and allows for whatever your vice; while DJÂs MJ Tom, Wednesday of KSPC 88.7 Radio & John Koviak rotate edgy-alternative underground goth~rock beats. Bella Butterflies Taunt and Teaze from on top of the bars and upstairs in the Loft enjoy the Tainted Playroom Âfor all your twisted Pleasures!Â says Tricia ÂitÂs definitely a night to see and be seen!Â

As Trish herself says ÂI am EXACTLY what your so called ÂcoolÂ clubs in LA want to be - and for those who know about Bar Sinister, theyÂll agree it's just plain cool! andÂthe Hilton Sisters are nowhere in sight!Â (Oh those poor girls - what theyÂre missing!)....

Boardner's and the B52 Club are the perfect settings for film wrap and record label parties Â Recently they hosted the Official Sanctuary Record Release Party for Ministry, including an in-person schmooze with the band members signing autographs, and live soul showcase with artist Rick Fante hosted by EMI Records to name but a few.

BoardnerÂs & The B52 ClubÂs history and ambience makes it the perfect party place! In fact this past weekend marked the 6th year anniversary party for BAR SINISTER @ THE TAINTED PLAYROOM.

The infamous Saturday Night Club Bar Sinister @ Boardners just celebrated itÂs 6th year anniversary on July 24th at Boardners in Hollywood with a special intimate performance by Faith & The Muse and special guest DJÂs rotating all night. Entering through the discreet candlelit alleyway - which has become the trademark of the Bar Sinister night, guests received a flute of complimentary champagne on arrival, and giveaway goodies all night including the annual collector Sinister Panties! Theperfect way to start an evening of decadence while heavy-handed bartenders served up notorious potent Sinister Elixirs such as the famous Moulin Rouge, Absenthe and Bar SinisterÂ s own signature shots - Vampire Vodka Blood Shots and Red Headed Sluts!

It was completely packed out!!! While other Hollywood clubs are struggling to keep going for even a year, Bar Sinister sets the records for maintaining a consistant turnout weekend after weekend. The party night was sponsored by MALIBU RUM and BEEFEATER WET and the event definitely made a few heads hallucinate! Bar Sinister has fast become the place to be seen - it's the alternative galactica of our society!

Yes Madam La Belle Â We have to agree - Boardner's truly is an Institution worth reckoning with. Boardners is Back! And itÂs here to stay. Come check it out for yourself one night - you won't be disappointed.

BAR SINISTER INFO:

Only on Saturday nights! BAR SINISTER - A Dark Hollywood Decadence for All Your Alternative Pleasures & by a kiss or a whip! -- down the Candle-lit Alley Hardcore Alternative Underground-Edge Nightclub The Studio 54 of the Millenium. Dark, Industrial; Sultry; Fetish; combining music of your darkest dreams from NIN to Rammstein, Die Form to Curve with Jean Paul Gaultier-style fashion victims! A one-of-a-kind venue not to be missed!

With alternative celebrity showcase performances weekly and a Tainted Playroom for all your Twisted Pleasures!. Alternative symphonies spun by Dj s MJ Tom, Wednesday of KSPC 88.7 Radio & John KoViak - as Bella Butterflies Taunt and Teaze from atop the bar. A definite night to see and be seen at! House Elixirs: Absinthe (or Absente as known in the US) & Vampire Vodka Blood Shots, Moulin Rouge and the potent Red Headed Slut! along with $4 bartender's specialty shots all night!

Strict Dress Code Enforced>> Upscale Black, Gaultier-style, Alternative, Fetish or Futuristic

COVER: $10 www. barsinister. com

Tel: 323.769.7070

Www. barsinister. net

BOARDNERS & THE B52 CLUB ARE LOCATED AT:

1652 n. cherokee avenue

Half block south of Hollywood Blvd, on the East side of the street. Cherokee runs north/south. Entrance to Bar Sinister is through the candle-lit alley into Boardner s B52 Club.

Http://www. boardners. com (http://www. boardners. com) Tel: 323.462.9621

More press information, photo opportunities or to RSVP

E-mail: PRESS@stylezonetv. com

*PHOTOS AVAILABLE IN B/W ALSO

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Strong Customer Growth for LinkShare Demonstrates Value of Performance Marketing in a Recovering Economy

2011-09-02T21:01:00.000-07:00

Strong Customer Growth for LinkShare Demonstrates Value of Performance Marketing in a Recovering Economy

LinkShare has added more than 200 new companies to its network of advertisers in the second half of 2009. The new customer roster demonstrates the importance of performance-based marketing programs – and quality affiliate partners – in expanding a retailer’s brand awareness, especially as companies struggle to bounce back from a tough economy.

New York, NY (PRWEB) March 18, 2010

LinkShare, a leading performance marketing network provider, today announced the addition of more than 200 new companies to its network of advertisers in the second half of 2009. The new customer roster demonstrates the importance of performance-based marketing programs – and quality affiliate partners – in expanding a retailer’s brand awareness, especially as companies struggle to bounce back from a tough economy.

“With the economy on a slow upswing, retailers remain acutely focused on profitability and where they spend marketing and advertising dollars,” said Yasuhisa "Yaz" Iida, CEO, LinkShare Corporation. “More than ever before, retailers are looking to do more with less. Our growing network of quality publishers and ever-expanding set of tools from our BentoBox enables our retailers’ to promote their brands in new markets - in innovative and measurable ways.”

According to a ComScore report*, social media networks like Facebook and Twitter influenced 28 percent of U. S. holiday shoppers in gift-buying decisions in 2009. As more shoppers turn to the Internet, and their social networks, retailers are looking for ways to capitalize on this market trend. LinkShare has identified opportunities for members of its network to take advantage of this “social shopping” ecommerce evolution through the development of tools that are easy, fast and open. These tools – such as the Twitter Tweetshop or LinkGenerator Bookmarklet – present an opportunity for retailers to reach consumers who use social media networks to share, recommend and find products to buy.

LinkShare’s Twitter Tweetshop Tool was launched last fall and has been widely adopted by the network’s publishers. Using this tool, Twitter-users can monetize their Twitter streams through an online shopping mall, by simply including the #tweetshop hashtag in each tweet. Publishers are using this tool to easily recommend products and services to their followers, adding another channel through which they can help expand a retailer’s brand.

Second-half additions to the LinkShare network include companies within the Internet’s fastest-growing and most dynamic markets, that are looking to increase revenue through affiliate marketing, PPC search, SEO, SMO or lead generation.

*Article, “Facebook, Twitter Influence Holiday Gift Buying”, published by Bloomberg, December 2009

Additional Resources
Check out our LinkShare Blog Follow us on Twitter @LinkShareBlog Satisfy Cravings for New Technology with LinkShare’s BentoBox

About LinkShare Corporation
LinkShare Corporation provides ecommerce businesses with a vast, high quality pay per action marketing network, along with expert consultative services and patented technology. LinkShare's cost-efficient pay per action (PPA) affiliate, search and lead generation campaigns acquire new customers, increase revenue and drive results. LinkShare clients are Fortune 500 and prominent companies doing business online, including J. C. Penney, 1-800-Flowers. com, American Express and Avon Products. LinkShare was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in New York City, with offices in San Francisco, Chicago, London and Tokyo. For more information, please visit: www. linkshare. com.

About Rakuten
Headquartered in Tokyo, Rakuten is one of the world's largest and most comprehensive Internet service companies, providing leading services in e-commerce, portal & media, travel, financial services, and professional sports. Rakuten focuses on new business development and increasing its scope in order to improve and diversify service offerings. Rakuten is a publicly traded company in Japan (JASDAQ: 4755).

US Media Contacts:

Mark Kirschner
LinkShare
646-943-8359
Mkirschner(at)linkshare(dot)com

Kristin Parran Faulder
Blanc & Otus
617-451-7354
Kfaulder(at)blancandotus(dot)com

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Babe Ruth Rookie Card Fetches $200,000 as Baseball Collectibles Auction Totals a Record $8.7 Million in Sales

2011-09-02T09:18:00.000-07:00

Babe Ruth Rookie Card Fetches $200,000 as Baseball Collectibles Auction Totals a Record $8.7 Million in Sales

Auction was the most successful multi-consignor baseball collectible auction in history.

Watchung, NJ (PRWEB) May 30, 2007

A 1914 Baltimore News Babe Ruth rookie card (http://www. robertedwardauctions. com/site/bidplace. aspx? itemid=8168) fetched $200,000 at the recent Robert EdwardÂs Auction (REA) held on April 28, 2007. The card was consigned by a non-collecting family from Providence, Rhode Island. The grandfather, who passed away in 1985, was a casual collector who had a small vintage card collection he assembled mostly from frequenting flea markets. The collection, which had been kept in storage since 1985, included the Ruth rookie. Just prior to contacting REA for consignment and auction, the family came very close to selling the heirloom outright to a dealer who offered $8,000. TheyÂre glad they waited.

The overall auction results were just as stunning. Record prices were reached across the board, and sales totaled a staggering $8.7 million dollars. ÂIt is hard to put into words the success of this auction,Â said REA president Robert Lifson. ÂEverything went perfect. In many ways, this was the single most successful baseball auction in the history of the collecting world.Â

The total of $8.7 million in sales for the auction set a new world record for a multi-owner all-consignment baseball card and memorabilia auction. In fact, the $8.7 million dollar auction total is also a new record for single day sales at a baseball card and memorabilia auction, surpassing the previous record of $7.5 million set by REA in 2006.

The auction also included the renowned Barry Halper Estate Collection, and a recently rediscovered 1838 Olympic Constitution, previously known to exist but which had been lost to the collecting world for decades. The Olympic Constitution (http://www. robertedwardauctions. com/site/bidplace. aspx? itemid=8163) sold for $141,000, setting a record price not just for any baseball publication, but a record price for any sports related publication of any kind. The Barry Halper Estate Collection, consigned directly from the Halper family and comprised of the Âsmall collectionÂ of items that Barry Halper kept for his personal enjoyment during his Âretirement from collecting,Â was offered in 247 lots and realized $1.4 million dollars. The Halper baseball film library alone (reserve $2,500) sold for $117,500.

Significant baseball card auction (http://www. robertedwardauctions. com/) highlights include: A 1952 Topps set (reserve $50,000), entirely graded by PSA, sold for $164,500. An impressive collection of 403 1886-1889 Old Judge tobacco cards in varying conditions, with a reserve of $10,000, sold for an incredible $111,625. A complete set of T206 White Border tobacco cards in varying condition (reserve $10,000, estimate $20,000/$30,000) sold for $105,750. The 1953 Bowman set (which was entirely graded by PSA, with an SMR value of $65,000 and a reserve of $25,000, sold for an amazing $94,800.

Overall, the auction sale was the most successful auction in Robert Edward AuctionsÂ 37-year history. Thousands of bidders from all over the world, primarily the U. S. but also including Europe, Japan, and Hong Kong, participated. Exactly 24,470 bids were placed and over 99% of the lots sold.

Further information and complete auction results are available online at www. RobertEdwardAuctions. com]. Copies of the 680-page full-color premium catalog are also still available free here (http://www. robertedwardauctions. com/rea_freecatalog. html), simply fill in your name and address. Robert Edward Auctions is currently assembling its next sale. For further information contact: Robert Edward Auctions, PO Box 7256, Watchung, NJ or call (908)-226-9900.

About Robert Edward Auctions

Robert Edward Auctions, LLC is one of the worldÂs leading specialty auction houses, devoted exclusively to the sale of rare baseball cards, memorabilia, and Americana.

Contact Robert Edward Auctions:

1-908-226-9900

Www. RobertEdwardAuctions. com

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Smart Ventures and Omni IR Open Up the Japanese Market

2011-09-02T08:32:00.000-07:00

Smart Ventures and Omni IR Open Up the Japanese Market

Smart Ventures and Omni IR open up the Japanese Market to the global business community. Through strategic investment and agreements Smart Ventures and Omni IR will assist local Japanese Companies in the globalization their products and public list them on overseas markets. The two companies have now formed a joint venture business for this strategic investment.

Tokyo, Japan and Sydney, Australia (PRWEB) November 15, 2006

Smart Ventures and Omni IR open up the Japanese Market, which is considered to be the second biggest economy in the world, by taking strategic investment in Pachinko Entertainment Groups, IT and Communications, Restaurants, Health and Beauty, Banking and Finance, and Green Technology.

Smart Ventures CEO - Brett Goldsworthy advised, "We are very happy with our partnership with Omni IR as it represents the joining together of a long family friendship to open up a unique and innovative country to global markets. We are exceptionally excited about all investments, all of which represent strong cash flow and profitable bottom lines.

"Our Green Technology business is very exciting as we are working with patented technology that will turn waste tyres, plastic, old car bodies, into oil, gas and charcoal without emissions. This business stands to turn around the global waste problem immediately. Other Green Technology in our portfolio includes water purification, enzyme technology, and ceramic filtration systems to name just a few."

The CEO's of both businesses are now in the USA visiting key groups looking to take a strategic role in the globalization of these businesses.

Smart Ventures - CEO Brett Goldsworthy further advised, "We have many people interested in working directly with us and many have commented that we appear to be the gatekeepers to the Japanese Market due to the experience and contacts we have established."

For Further Information please contact

Brett Goldsworthy - CEO Smart Ventures -

Phone +61 2 9945 0738

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Direct Online Access to Full Texts of British Patents

2011-09-02T03:19:00.000-07:00

Direct Online Access to Full Texts of British Patents

New database GBFULL contains full texts of British patent applications including claims and assignee/inventor information / 25 % of the patents are not published elsewhere / Legal status data from INPADOC

Karlsruhe (PRWEB) March 25, 2005

A vast amount of technical knowledge is contained in patents and utility models. More than 600,000 new patent applications per year worldwide add to this huge information pool. No other source of information covers almost any technological subject area in this concentrated form. Patent files containing technology information allow searches for the state of the art, for new products and methods, and for potential partners or licensees. They also are a most helpful source of information for systematic patent analysis and statistics.

FIZ Karlsruhe, one of EuropeÂs leading providers of information services, and European partner of premier science and technology online service STN International, has added the new full-text patent database GBFULL to STNÂs comprehensive product portfolio. 25 per cent of the inventions covered in the file were only applied for in Great Britain which means that they are not published anywhere else.

The new GBFULL file covers the full texts of British patent applications from 1979 to the present. The almost 400,000 records contain the searchable text of the complete document, including claims and detailed description; patent applicant/assignees and inventors and patent and priority application data. Most records also contain an abstract. Legal status data from the INPADOC file can be displayed. The database is updated weekly.

All information can be accessed through STNÂs powerful search functions. Search terms may be entered individually, or logically concatenated in a combined search. Only results matching all predefined criteria are retrieved. Simultaneous left and right truncation (searches using the root of a word, with prefixes and/or suffixes substituted by question marks) is possible - a most helpful function for conducting comprehensive, precise searches in full-text documents. Weekly or monthly automatic current-awareness-searches (SDIs) are also available. At each database update the system checks if any new answers have been added that match a userÂs saved search profile. Where such matches are found, the answers are then forwarded to the user.

STN International is one of the worldÂs leading providers of patent information. The information network offers professional solutions in the field of patent rights. Powerful search and analysis tools allow comprehensive and efficient information retrieval from more than 30 national and international patent databases covering patent information from more than 70 countries. STN is the only online service offering Chemical Abstracts, INPADOC and Derwent World Patents IndexÂ®, three renowned databases with valuable content in the field of patents, on one single platform. Innovative software solutions allow detailed analysis and concise visualization of complex data.

The more than 220 databases hosted on STN International can be accessed by dialing in to STNÂs online service using its powerful proprietary client software, ÂSTN Express with Discover!Â, or over the Internet using a standard web browser (http://stnweb. fiz-karlsruhe. de (http://stnweb. fiz-karlsruhe. de)). At a later time, GBFULL may also be available in STN Easy, the point-and-click interface for occasional searchers unfamiliar with the STN command language (http://stneasy. fiz-karlsruhe. de (http://stneasy. fiz-karlsruhe. de)).

For further information please contact:

FIZ Karlsruhe

STN Europe

P. O. Box 2465

76012 Karlsruhe, Germany

Phone: +49-7247-808-555

Fax: +49-7247-808-259

E-mail: helpdesk@fiz-karlsruhe. de

Http://www. stn-international. de (http://www. stn-international. de)

Press contact:

RÃ¼diger Mack

Phone: +49-7247-808-513

Fax: +49-7247-808-136

E-mail: Ruediger. Mack@fiz-karlsruhe. de

FIZ Karlsruhe produces and markets scientific and technical information services in print and electronic form worldwide. In co-operation with national and international institutions, FIZ Karlsruhe produces databases in the fields of energy, nuclear research and technology, crystallography, polymer technology, mathematics, computer science and physics, and provides a search service for R&D in corporations and institutions.

FIZ Karlsruhe also operates STN International in Europe. STN International (The Scientific & Technical Information Network) is one of the worldÂs leading online services offering access to bibliographic, factual and full-text databases in science and technology.

At present, STNÂs comprehensive product range encompasses more than 220 databases with approx. 450 million documents from all fields of science and technology, among them the worldÂs largest and most important patent files.

STN International is jointly operated by FIZ Karlsruhe, Germany; Chemical Abstracts Service (CAS), Columbus, OH, USA; and the Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST), Tokyo.

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Titan Poker's Top International Players to Join Asian Poker Tour in China

2011-09-02T00:08:00.000-07:00

Titan Poker's Top International Players to Join Asian Poker Tour in China

Internationally renowned poker room Titan Poker is sending skilled poker players from across the globe to China for the second stop of the Asian Poker Tour.

(PRWEB) July 23, 2008

Titan Poker (http://www. titanpoker. com), the largest online poker room on the iPoker Network, is preparing to send a delegation of its finest poker players to the Asian Poker Tour in Macau (APT Macau) this August. Nine players have already qualified for this exciting event and, with Super Satellites awarding seats to China twice weekly, this exclusive poker team is expected to grow considerably before the Main Event starts next month.

Players from across the globe have been competing for the chance to play poker in this exciting and exotic location. The current team of qualified players will be flying from countries all over the world, including Germany, Spain, Italy, The Netherlands, France, Japan and the Czech Republic.

Japanese player Masaki Ichikawa had been playing at Titan Poker for just four months when he won his $9,000 prize package trip to Macau.

Masaki, a top-ranking Diamond VIP player, said: "I always enjoy playing poker but I never thought that I'd win such a great tournament! I couldn't believe it when I won. I am very happy and excited to go to Macau!!"

Fellow qualifier Julio Diaz from Spain added: "I'd like to thank Titan Poker for the extraordinary opportunity to take part in such an important tournament as the APT Macau."

Titan Poker's APT Macau Super Satellites are staged every Sunday and Wednesday, and award top players with $9,000 packages to Macau. Qualifying players will receive entrance to the APT Macau Main Event poker tournament, luxurious accommodations for six nights at the StarWorld Hotel, and $3,000 for travel and spending.

Titan Poker regularly rewards its players with massive cash prizes and seats to huge overseas poker events, such as the Aussie Millions, the World Series of Poker in Las Vegas, and various European Poker Tour events. It awards more than $16,000,000 in monthly prizes and will stage a $2,500,000 Guaranteed Prize Tournament in September, its biggest ever guaranteed prize tournament.

About Titan Poker
Titan Poker is the leading online poker room in Europe and part of the iPoker Network. Titan Poker's software was developed by Playtech, a public company and leading gaming software developer. Titan Poker guarantees more than $16,000,000 in monthly prizes, has nearly 30,000 online players at peak hours, and awards winning players with entries to the major poker tournaments worldwide. Titan Poker features special jackpot sit 'n' go tournaments with progressive prizes and jackpots as high as $100,000. Titan Poker is exclusively promoted by Euro Partners (http://www. europartners. com), the world's largest e-gaming affiliate program. For more information about Titan Poker please visit the Titan Poker website (http://www. titanpoker. com).

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AFI Names Murray Horwitz Head of AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center

2011-09-01T06:24:00.000-07:00

AFI Names Murray Horwitz Head of AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center

The American Film Institute (AFI) announced today that Murray Horwitz has been named Director and Chief Operating Officer of the AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center, effective July 1, 2002. The AFI Silver is the anchor for the city-wide redevelopment effort in Silver Spring, Maryland; the three-screen complex, currently under construction, will open in the spring of 2003.

(PRWEB) March 10, 2002

MURRAY HORWITZ NAMED DIRECTOR AND CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER OF AFI SILVER THEATRE AND CULTURAL CENTER

Horwitz to Continue at NPR as Cultural Commentator

LOS ANGELES, CA, March 7, 2002ÂThe American Film Institute (AFI) announced

Today that Murray Horwitz has been named Director and Chief Operating Officer of the

AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center, effective July 1, 2002. The AFI Silver is the

Anchor for the city-wide redevelopment effort in Silver Spring, Maryland; the three-screen

Complex, currently under construction, will open in the spring of 2003.

In this new position, Horwitz will oversee all the programs, operations and outreach for

The AFI SilverÂincluding festivals, screening series, premieres, special events and a wide

Range of educational programs. AFIÂs Ray Barry, who has worked closely with

Montgomery County in the renewal of the AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center, will

Continue to manage and develop the theatresÂ operations.

ÂMurray Horwitz comes to the AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center with a remarkable

And varied body of work,Â stated AFIÂs Director and CEO Jean Picker Firstenberg.

ÂWhether heÂs co-authoring an award-winning Broadway musical, working on a

Peabody-award winning radio series or writing for film and television, Horwitz has

Consistently demonstrated a keen ability to produce quality arts programs that reach an

Audience. These same qualities will prove invaluable in the shepherding of the AFI Silver

Theatre and Cultural Center, which is dedicated to artists, educators, and audiences of the world.Â

NPR also announced today that HorwitzÂcurrently Vice President for Cultural

Programming at NPRÂwill remain with the network on a part-time basis, as a cultural

Commentator, and will continue to contribute occasional on-air pieces to NPR News and

Cultural programming.

"Murray Horwitz is an American cultural treasureÂmulti-talented, funny, wise and totally entertaining in his encyclopedic knowledge of culture," said Kevin Klose, NPR president.

"He will be a superb leader for AFI in its trail-blazing commitment to bring the best of

Film, video and new media to audiences here and around the nation. We are delighted

That our longtime cultural leaderÂwho happens to be one of public radio's great

StorytellersÂwill be on NPR's air for us all."

AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center Page 2

ÂItÂs hard to put into words how excited I am by this new opportunity,Â Horwitz said. ÂTo

Get a chance to demonstrate the essential role of culture in community development is a

Rare opportunity. Montgomery CountyÂs commitment, led by County Executive Douglas

Duncan, is a model of how the arts and public service go hand-in-hand. Ray Barry and I

Will bring audiences from all parts of the District, Maryland and Virginia to Silver

SpringÂnot only to show them movies, but also to demonstrate the deep and lasting

Effect the art of the moving image has had on people and cultures everywhere. ItÂs

Immensely gratifying to be able to take on this task under the auspices of a signal

National institutionÂAFIÂand to be able to continue the on-air association with another

OneÂmy beloved NPR.Â

Horwitz has had an extraordinary career in the performing arts, beginning with three

Years as a clown in the Ringling Bros. Barnum & Bailey Circus. A graduate of Kenyon

College, Horwitz is the originator and co-author of AinÂt MisbehavinÂ, one of the longest running musicals in Broadway history. In addition to Tony, Grammy and New York

Drama Critics Circle awards for that show, Horwitz has received two Peabody Awards

For his work at NPRÂone for the series Making the Music (a collaboration with trumpeter and composer Wynton Marsalis) and the other for The NPR 100, which highlighted the 100 most significant American musical works of the 20th century. Horwitz has written for the motion picture community, directed network television programs and acted on the stage, screen and television. He wrote song lyrics for John HarbisonÂs opera, The Great Gatsby, which is returning the Metropolitan Opera next month.

About the AFI Silver

Created by the citizens of Montgomery County, Maryland, the AFI Silver Theatre and

Cultural Center is dedicated to artists, educators and the audiences of the world. The

Mission of the AFI Silver is to present the richness of American and world cinema, to

Explore all forms of the moving image in the digital era, and to understand the screen

Itself as a source of literacy, learning and vision for the future. AFI is the preeminent

Organization dedicated to advancing and preserving the art of film, television and other

Forms of the moving image. AFI presents the AFI Los Angeles International Film Festival

And the AFI National Theater at the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC. More

Information about AFI can be found at www. AFI. com.

About NPR

Renowned for journalistic excellence and standard-setting news, information and cultural programming, NPR serves a growing audience of more than16 million Americans each week via more than 644 public radio stations. NPR Online at www. npr. org brings hourly newscasts, news features, commentaries and live events to Internet users through original online reports, audio streaming and other multimedia elements. NPR also distributes programming to listeners in Europe, Asia, Australia and Africa via NPR Worldwide, to military installations overseas via American Forces Network, and throughout Japan via cable.

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Press Contacts:

For AFI

Rachel Peller Heffron

323.856.7667

Rpeller@AFI. com

For NPR

Jessamyn Sarmiento

202.513.2307

Jsarmiento@NPR. org

Research And Markets - No More Talking, Finally Action With The Launch Of 3G Happening At Last

2011-09-01T00:01:00.000-07:00

Research And Markets - No More Talking, Finally Action With The Launch Of 3G Happening At Last

Research and Markets (researchandmarkets. com/reports/c9326) has announced the addition of Launching 3G: Progress and Bright Prospects for WCDMA to their offering.

(PRWEB) November 19, 2004

After talking about it for more than a decade, 3G is finally happening. By mid-2004, approximately 40 operators worldwide had launched commercial services, and the total should nearly double before the yearÂs end. Japanese WCDMA operators are now in their third year of operations, while HutchisonÂs 3 has been commercially active for more than a year. 3G will not happen overnight but will be a gradual process of migration and evolution. Industry players must work together to resolve the remaining handset and network issues. Operators must push video-based services as a crucial differentiator and value enhancer. Service pricing for both voice and data services is in a state of flux and must find new market equilibrium.

Research and Markets (http://www. researchandmarkets. com/reports/c9326 (http://www. researchandmarkets. com/reports/c9326)) has announced the addition of Launching 3G: Progress and Bright Prospects for WCDMA to their offering.

New WCDMA operators, data services and handsets will reinvigorate mobile markets in Europe and the Asia-Pacific region. The number of WCDMA users worldwide will rise from 2.1 million at the end of 2003, to 361 million by the end of 2008. By then, 43% of all mobile users in Western Europe will use 3G, with Japan and China accounting for nearly a quarter of the worldÂs WCDMA users (see Exhibit 1).

This report assesses 3G market progress, operatorsÂ launch strategies and rationale, and the factors behind their success or failure. We also provide recommendations on handsets, coverage, content and pricing, and offer updated projections for 3G users and handset sales.

The contents of this report are as follows:

I Introduction

II WCDMA Today

Snowballing Progress

Challenges Remain

III Launch Strategies

Greenfield Blues

Idling Incumbents

IV Services and Pricing

Voice Wars

Pricing Content

Basic Access Fees

V Network Coverage and Handsets

Rollout Gathering Pace

Handsets Proliferate

Sales and Distribution

VI 3G Forecasts

Handsets

User Installed Base

VII Conclusions and Recommendations

Carrier Recommendations

Vendor Recommendations

VIII Further Reading

For more information visit http://www. researchandmarkets. com/reports/c9326 (http://www. researchandmarkets. com/reports/c9326)

Laura Wood

Senior Manager

Research and Markets

Press@researchandmarkets. com

Fax: +353 1 4100 980

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WWII Hero Basilone Commemorated with U. S. Postage Stamp

2011-08-31T18:27:00.000-07:00

WWII Hero Basilone Commemorated with U. S. Postage Stamp

La Grande, OR (PRWEB) October 27, 2005

Gunnery Sgt. John Basilone will be honored with a commemorative postage stamp, recognizing the World War II hero as one of four distinguished Marines who served with outstanding bravery and honor during the 20th Century. The stamp will be issued on Nov. 10, 2005 during a ceremony held at the Marine Corps Barracks Headquarters in Washington, D. C. at 1 p. m.

The stamp features an image from a 1943 photograph of Sgt. Basilone, as well as the insignia of the 5th Marine Division, the division with which he served, and gave his life, during the invasion of Iwo Jima in February 1945.

Basilone was awarded the Medal of Honor, the nation’s highest military award, for his unforgettable courage during the 1942 battle of Bloody Ridge on Guadalcanal. Basilone, in charge of a machine gun squad defending a pass leading to the strategically important Henderson Airfield, held off an advancing Japanese regiment until reinforcements arrived. During the attack, Basilone crossed the battlefield three times to obtain ammunition for his gunners. At one point, only he and two other Marines were able to carry on. Under continued fire, Basilone moved an extra gun into place, repaired another and then personally manned it, holding the line until replacements arrived.

On his return home, President Roosevelt encouraged Basilone to remain stateside to help sell war bonds but instead Basilone wanted to “stay with his boys.” He did so until he lost his life on infamous Red Beach in the battle of Iwo Jima in 1945.

Basilone was posthumously awarded the Navy Cross, the nation’s second highest honor for heroism in battle. He is the only enlisted Marine in World War II to receive both the Medal of Honor and the Navy Cross.

Basilone also received a Purple Heart for his actions at Iwo Jima, and an American Defense Service Medal, a Presidential Unit Citation, an Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal with two bronze stars, a World War II Victory Medal, an American Campaign medal, and the New Jersey Distinguished Service award. He was also recognized by the U. S. Navy through the christening of the destroyer USS Basilone, commissioned in 1949. His remains are interred in Arlington National Cemetery.

In addition to Basilone, three other legendary Marines will be recognized, including Daniel J. Daly, John A. Lejeune, and Lewis B. “Chesty” Puller. Lt. Gen. Puller, highly decorated for his actions in World War II and Korea, was Basilone’s first commanding officer in the Marine Corps. Sgt. Maj. Daly and Lt. Gen. Lejeune are recognized for contributions made in the First World War.

Attending the stamp ceremony will be Jerry Cutter, nephew of Basilone, founder of the Basilone Development Co., and co-author of “I’m Staying with My Boys…”, the only family-authorized biography of Basilone, as well as a 45 minute companion documentary film. A representative of the Sgt. John Basilone Foundation, which supports families of deployed military, will also be in attendance.

Issuance of the Basilone stamp was supported by the more than many military and other organizations, political representations, and millions of individuals.

Additional Resources:

U. S. Postal Service Commemorative Stamp Program

Http://www. usps. com/communications/news/stamps/2004/sr04_076.htm (http://www. usps. com/communications/news/stamps/2004/sr04_076.htm)

Sgt. John Basilone Foundation, Inc.

(888) 827-2762 www. sgtjohnbasilone. com

Promotes the principles exemplified by Basilone’s heroic life through charitable contributions to families of U. S. Marines deployed, scholarships, and other civil works.

Basilone Development Co.

(800) 822-0335 www. johnbasilone. com

Publisher of the only family-authorized biography of Sgt. John Basilone and documentary film.

John Basilone U. S. Stamp Campaign

Www. johnbasilonestampcampaign. com

Supports wounded Marines and their families.

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Your Zona Personality Assessment System Targets China

2011-08-31T13:22:00.000-07:00

Your Zona Personality Assessment System Targets China

Panspective, Inc. announces a Chinese version of its popular Your Zona personality assessment system. The system, now in Simplified Chinese allows Internet users in Mainland China to experience Your Zona in their native language.

TACOMA, Washington (PRWEB) June 9, 2004

According to the Pew Internet and American Life Project China is estimated to have 79.5 million Internet users. That places China third in the number of Internet users per country, trailing only the United States (126 million) and Japan (100 million). ChinaÂs current user base represents less than 10 percent of its 1.2 billion person population. "If you are looking at a 10- to 15-year time frame, I would say China and India are probably going to account for half of all Internet usage in the world," Frost & Sullivan senior analyst Mukul Krishna said. "Just the sheer number of people who can be connected, it's mind-boggling."

The latest version of the personality assessment system allows Chinese speakers to take the Zona test and receive universal advice on compatibility. Your Zona makes international and/or multilingual personality matching simple. For example, a Chinese speaker may learn that he/she is most compatible with the zona, Water 4 that user can then search for a suitable match in another language or country.

ÂChina represents a huge opportunity for us.Â states Panspective CEO, Louis Frank. ÂThis Chinese version of the Your Zona System is just another step towards a personality standard not only just for the US market but for the global market as well.Â

About Your Zona

The Zona personality assessment is based on a unique three-dimensional integral model. The system can assess static personality traits, as well as, traits that evolve over time. Contrarily, two dimensional models based on Jung, Myers-Briggs, Freud, Enneagrams and Astrology measure only static traits.

The Zona test is comprised of 26 questions and should take approximately 10-15 minutes to complete. Once someone learns their own zona, the system recommends the most compatible zonas in the areas of romance, personal growth and professional partnerships. The test is free and available is currently available in English, Russian and Chinese (simplified). The URL is www. yourzona. com.

The Your Zona system is available for license by matchmaking services, content publishers and others.

About Panspective

Panspective, Inc., a Delaware Corporation, is an Internet publishing company focused on safety and efficiency in the dating and matchmaking industry. Its core products are Your Zona, personality matching system (www. yourzona. com) and exso, past relationship database (www. ex-so. com). Panspective, Inc. was founded on the first day of the new millennium. The company is dedicated to producing products that redefine personal and interpersonal communications on a global scale.

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HP Launches New Color Printers and MultiFunction Printers to Help SMBs to Lower Cost of Printing, Drive Greater Marketing Effectiveness and Improve Productivity: HP reaffirms position as the leading provider of printing solutions to SMBs across Asia Pacific with largest-ever commercial printing launch

2011-08-30T21:45:00.000-07:00

HP Launches New Color Printers and MultiFunction Printers to Help SMBs to Lower Cost of Printing, Drive Greater Marketing Effectiveness and Improve Productivity: HP reaffirms position as the leading provider of printing solutions to SMBs across Asia Pacific with largest-ever commercial printing launch

HP (NYSE:HPQ) today rolled out more than 25 new printing solutions including new web-based printing tools, new color printers and multifunction printers (MFPs) optimised for producing professional-quality marketing materials, business collaterals and everyday documents quickly and affordably in-house.

SHANGHAI, China (PRWEB) April 17, 2008

Today's announcement is HP's broadest-ever commercial range of printing solutions designed to help small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) improve their marketing effectiveness, boost business productivity and better-manage their printing environments.

"As market leader, HP is continuing to drive innovation across its core printing business in addition to providing greater value beyond the device. This ultimately allows our SMB customers to improve their marketing effectiveness, increase productivity and better manage their business, all while allowing them to level the playing field against larger sized businesses," said Herbert Koeck, Vice President, Commercial Printing, Imaging and Printing Group, Hewlett Packard Asia Pacific. "Today's launch builds upon our Print 2.0 strategy, which will allow our SMB customers to print when and how they want - in-house, at retail or through a print service provider."

According to IT research firm IDC, HP is the leading provider of both inkjet and laser hardcopy peripherals (printers + MFPs) shipped to SMBs* in the Asia Pacific (excl. Japan) region, with a 45%(caret) market share and strong double digit year-on-year growth of 16% in 4Q 2007. HP has held this No. 1 leadership position for the past 20 consecutive quarters(1). HP also continued to increase its lead in the high growth SMB* laser printer + laser All-in-One (AiO) segment in Asia Pacific (excl. Japan) in Q4 2007 with a strong 46% market share and 24% year-on-year growth(2).

The SMB printing space (including hardware, supplies and services) presents a tremendous opportunity for HP's Imaging and Printing Group valued at US$103 billion globally by 2010. Within this market, there is a lucrative opportunity specifically for the development of in-house marketing collaterals. HP estimates this in-house marketing opportunity to be around US$40 billion by 2010.

Increasing SMBs' Marketing Effectiveness

To capture this opportunity for the development of in-house marketing collaterals, HP has introduced new SMB-optimised colour printing solutions that are designed to help them cost-effectively create their own in-house marketing materials and boost their marketing effectiveness :

-- HP Color LaserJet CP1215 Printer Series -- Priced from US$249, HP's lowest priced desktop colour laser printer ever.

-- HP Color LaserJet CP1510 Printer Series (HP Color LaserJet CP1515n/1518ni) - Powered by the newly formulated HP ColourSphere Toner, this printer series produce high-quality professional colour documents and marketing collaterals from the desktop. It also includes a complimentary HP In-House Marketing starter kit.

-- HP Color LaserJet CM1312 MFP Series -- HP's lowest priced Color LaserJet MFP with fax.

-- HP Color LaserJet CP6015 printer series - Up to A3 sized colour business document creation centre with advanced finishing features, including booklet maker, stapler and banner printing to deliver in-house marketing and publishing capabilities in the office.

-- Newly formulated HP ColorSphere Toner -- Helps customers produce print-shop quality photos and documents in-house by delivering a wider range of colours, higher gloss.

-- HP 4"x6"Color Laser Photo Paper -- The world's first heavyweight photo paper of its size designed for laser printing.

-- HP Professional Presentation Books -- Innovative binding system allows users to simply fold back the covers and slide in pages quickly. No hole punching or binding machine required.

SMBs Do More With Online Print 2.0 Resources and New Printing Tools

Through the HP Print 2.0 strategy, HP is also empowering SMBs to increase their marketing effectiveness with new tools and online resources. Following the launch of the HP Smart Web Printing software, Logoworks by HP and the Tabblo Print Toolkit in October 2007, HP today also announced the availability of an expanded range of in-house marketing tools and solutions, including:

-- HP In-house Marketing (IHM) Starter Kit - A comprehensive package of free tools, templates, resources and materials to help SMBs produce their own professional marketing collaterals.

-- HP Color Expertise Centre - An online destination designed as a one-stop shop to help small businesses improve their marketing effectiveness by presenting their business in a different light via online tools, guides and templates.

-- HP Print View Software - Allows for greater control when developing marketing collaterals in-house. SMBs can quickly and easily change various print settings and instantly see how they affect the document to achieve the exact look needed. Also minimises wastage by eliminating unnecessary test drafts.

-- HP Print Cost Estimator - Helps SMBs estimate the cost of printing a document in-house using HP's Color LaserJet products compared with outsourcing to a print service provider. The HP Print Cost Estimator works in tandem with HP Print View to estimate cost changes as print settings are altered.

Improving SMB Productivity

New HP LaserJet MFPs and Officejet AiOs provide SMBs with a wide choice of class-leading performance and capabilities that boost their productivity:

-- HP LaserJet M1319f MFP -- HP's lowest-priced monochrome LaserJet MFP with fax.

-- HP LaserJet P4015 Printer series -- Value-packed single-function printer for large groups that are seeking a secure printing environment.

-- HP LaserJet P4510 Printer series -- HP's fastest single-function monochrome LaserJet printer with speeds of up to 62 pages per minute and advanced security performance.

-- Newly enhanced monochrome toner formulation -- This latest advancement in toner technology enables the consistently outstanding print quality and reliability while requiring 15% less power to melt in HP's fastest monochrome printers. The new toner is available in HP LaserJet P4015 and P4510 printer series.

-- HP Officejet J6400 All-in-One series -- This fast, cost effective all-in-one features wireless connectivity, automatic two-sided printing and advanced fax features.

HP also introduced a new system rebrand for its ink-based HP Officejet line-up. The all-new HP Officejet branded printers and cartridges are specially designed to boost SMB productivity through high-volume, low-cost per page business printing. In addition the new system makes selection at the purchase stage easier than ever before.

New HP Officejet system products include:

-- HP Officejet Pro L7000 All-in-One Series -- A fast, high performance all-in-one that delivers up to 50% lower cost per page and faster print speeds than competitor laser MFPs(3).

-- HP Officejet Pro K8600 Color Printer Series -- This A3 sized printer features networking, two-sided printing support and is able to print A4-sized documents at up 50% lower cost per page than A4-sized laser printers.

-- HP Officejet J4580 All-in-One -- This affordable all-in-one delivers high-quality colour documents for less than lasers when used with HP Officejet inks,(4).

Helping SMBs Manage Their Business

HP also announced new and improved online tools and solutions to help SMBs effectively manage their printing fleet. New solutions include:

-- HP Easy Printer Care Software 2.5i (EPC 2.5i) - Now with broad support for most HP business inkjet devices, EPC 2.5i makes it easier to set-up, maintain and quickly view the status of up to 15 devices. HP EPC 2.5i, along with HP Web JetAdmin, HP Universal Print Driver and Colour Access Control are available for download at www. hp. com.

-- HP Jetdirect 690n 802.11b/g Wireless Network Printing Server - Enables HP printers to be conveniently shared on a network using an 802.11/g wireless connection - great for companies with hot-desking requirements. In addition, it offers enterprise class security and management functionality.

Via the introduction of its broadest range of commercial printing solutions to date, HP is offering SMBs the tools and capabilities to communicate with their customers how they want, when they want - with more choice, efficiency, productivity & cost savings.

About HP

HP focuses on simplifying technology experiences for all of its customers - from individual consumers to the largest businesses. With a portfolio that spans printing, personal computing, software, services and IT infrastructure, HP is among the world's largest IT companies, with revenue totaling $107.7 billion for the four fiscal quarters ended Jan. 31, 2008. More information about HP is available at www. hp. com.

(1) Source: IDC Asia/Pacific Quarterly Printer Tracker, 4Q 2007; IDC Asia/Pacific Quarterly MFP Tracker, 4Q 2007

*SMBs are defined by IDC as small office, small and medium businesses with 1 to 499 employees.

(caret)in the inkjet + laser hardcopy peripherals market; in terms of units

(2) Source: IDC Asia/Pacific Quarterly MFP Tracker, 4Q 2007

(3) Cost per page (CPP) laser supplies comparisons based on published specifications of the majority of manufacturers' highest capacity cartridges available for colour laser AiOs under $750 and laser printers under $300 as reported by Current Analysis West, an NPD Group Company. as of September 2007. Officejet CPP based on Officejet pro printers and AiOs, HP 88XL Officejet Ink Cartridges, estimated street price and published yield for colour prints. Results may vary.

(4) Compared with laser AiOs under $750. For more details see www. hp. com/go/officejet (http://www. hp. com/go/officejet).

HP Reduces Cost of Color Printing for Small Businesses Press Kit

HP Print 2.0 Strategy

HP Smart Web Printing

Logoworks by HP

Tabblo Print Toolkit

(C) 2008 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L. P. The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty. HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein.

Free Video Editing Software, Video Converter Available at DVDVideoSoft's New Web Site

2011-08-30T18:46:00.000-07:00

Free Video Editing Software, Video Converter Available at DVDVideoSoft's New Web Site

Announcing the launch of dvdvideosoft. com, a Web site where one can gain access to free video editing software and a free video converter. Making videos has never been easier or cheaper.

Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) August 14, 2007

DVDVideoSoft, an independent software vendor, announces the launch of its new Web site and free video editing software (http://www. dvdvideosoft. com/free-dvd-video-software. htm)]. This site also provides a free video converter and multimedia software guides and tutorials. Unlike software and shareware catalogs collecting third-party products, DVDVideoSoft carefully designs, develops and releases all free software titles under its own name and makes them available to computer users without any hidden fees, subscriptions or registrations.

Today DVDVideoSoft at http://www. dvdvideosoft. com/free-dvd-video-software. htm (http://www. dvdvideosoft. com/free-dvd-video-software. htm) offers 10 simple tools that let computer users do a lot of video tricks, including the downloading of YouTube clips to a hard drive or the playback of YouTube clips on portable players, such as iPods, iPhones, PSPs or cell phones, or turning videos into MP3 songs or mobile phone ringtones with the Free YouTube to MP3 Converter.

Videos can also be turned into web-friendly Flash clips with its free video to flash converter; audio can be extracted from video files with its video to MP3 Converter; and video clips can be uploaded to YouTube (bypassing YouTube's Web interface) with its YouTube uploader. Videos can be converted into other formats using its iPhone converter or its YouTube to iPod converter. Unwanted parts from MPEG videos can be cut without re-encoding and without sacrificing the original quality using its MPEG cut software. In addition, videos can be prepared and played on PC or portable devices using its 3GP Converter or Video-to-iPhone and iPod Converters.

And this is just the beginning... in the coming months DVDVideoSoft plans to release several new offerings, including Free Video Rotate and a Free Video to JPEG Converter. The existing programs will also support more video formats and devices.

All programs from DVDVideoSoft are absolutely free and run under all Windows versions, including Vista. The users' privacy is highly respected and no spyware or adware is utilized. Video Editing Software (http://www. dvdvideosoft. com/free-dvd-video-software. htm) and its video converter (http://www. dvdvideosoft. com/free-dvd-video-software. htm)] collection is also available in a variety of languages, including English, German, French and Japanese.

Besides free downloads, the site provides many tutorials and guides. Choices of tutorials and topics are great, so if computer users ever had questions on how to burn movies to DVD, delete scenes from video without re-recording or split a DVD into chapters, DVDVideoSoft provides the answers.

For more information on DVDVideoSoft's free Video Editing Software and video converter selection, visit http://www. dvdvideosoft. com (http://www. dvdvideosoft. com).

In addition to its software site, DVDVideoSoft runs Free On-Line Video Conversion resource VIDOKY (http://www. vidoky. com (http://www. vidoky. com)), one of the most popular video download sites on the Internet.

Contact information:
Alex Wang
Http://www. dvdvideosoft. com (http://www. dvdvideosoft. com)

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Just In Time For Black History Month, UrbanProfile. com Brings African American T-shirt Manufacturers Together to Create The Largest Selection of Black T-shirts Available…Anywhere

2011-08-30T03:40:00.000-07:00

Just In Time For Black History Month, UrbanProfile. com Brings African American T-shirt Manufacturers Together to Create The Largest Selection of Black T-shirts Available…Anywhere

UrbanProfile. com (http://www. UrbanProfile. com) announced that they have not only grown their inventory of available T-shirts to it's largest point in company history, the company also boasts that it's selection of T-shirts, specifically and solely dedicated to Black culture, is the largest of it's kind to be found anywhere.

Detroit, MI (PRWEB) February 1, 2007

UrbanProfile. com (http://www. UrbanProfile. com (http://www. UrbanProfile. com)) announced that they have not only grown their inventory of available T-shirts to it's largest point in company history, the company also boasts that it's selection of T-shirts, specifically and solely dedicated to Black culture, is the largest of it's kind to be found anywhere. "I don't believe anyone will find a larger selection of T-shirts dedicated to Black History and the Black experience anywhere else. This could only be achieved through mutual cooperation with fellow T-shirt vendors and manufacturers," says Stephen Harvey, the company's creator. "Most Black t-shirt vendors operate in a vacuum of sorts; they only cater to the communities within their immediate reach. Coming together and providing our designs to the public via the Internet eliminates this vacuum."

The company began selling its own original designs in Detroit, Michigan in 1994. "I started with about a half dozen messages and designs back then," says Harvey. Now the company carries over 200+ unique designs supplied by various African American T-shirt manufacturers from around the country.

"What's most important is that people from all over the world, specifically people who otherwise would never have been able to find Black T-shirts, now has easy access to them because of our website," he said. "Many of my customers have commented that they have searched for black culture T-shirts for years, but could never find them - until now. I've shipped T-shirts to customers in all 50 states. I also have regular customers in Canada, Great Britain and France, and I most recently shipped T-shirts to customers living in Japan and Spain."

Urbanprofile. com sells everything from Malcolm X and Assata Shakur, to Richard Pryor and Marvin Gaye T-shirts, and a wealth of original designs not found elsewhere. Although the site carries over 200 designs dedicated to Black culture, Harvey hopes to double that number within the next year or two.

The site also offers:

A Blog where customers can read articles and leave feedback about the site An opt-in mailing list which distributes a newsletter that informs visitors of new T-shirts and other developments A safe, secure, and industry compliant shopping environment which is critically important in today's world where identity theft is a major concern

"Although fashion and fads come and go, either by nature or by design, Black T-shirts have always been in demand. There's simply no such thing as an out of style Frederick Douglass, Tuskegee Airmen, or Bob Marley T-shirt. This is our history, not some trend," said Harvey.

Harvey further explains: "Black History Month means more than just recognition of the contributions of Black people throughout history. It is an exercise in Black identity, and thus serves as a source of strength. Clothing may go in and out of style, but Black people don't. That's why Black T-shirts have remained popular; they represent the people, not just some fashion or fad."

Urban Profile T-shirts is an internet based distributor of African American T-shirts, and is located in Detroit, Michigan. In business since 1994 and online since 2003, the company provides its customers with a large selection of T-shirts dedicated to Black culture. The company's strength rests with its alliance with fellow Black T-shirt designers and manufacturers. This alliance provides Urban Profile's customers with a unique one stop shopping experience. More information can be found at www. UrbanProfile. com.

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The New York International Independent Film And Video Festival Announces The Dates For Its Fall Film Showcase

2011-08-28T13:04:00.000-07:00

The New York International Independent Film And Video Festival Announces The Dates For Its Fall Film Showcase

New Yorkers in need of an indie film fix will be happy to hear that The New York International Independent Film and Video Festival (NYIIFVF) has announced their slate of films, parties, and red carpet premieres. NYIIFVF runs from September 18 - 25 in Manhattan and will showcase a diverse range of features, shorts, documentaries and animations from all over the globe. The opening night kick-off party takes place at the new 1930's themed Hollywood club, Mansion (530 W28th Street) on Sep 18th from 6-10pm. Film screenings begin Sep 19 on 2 screens at City Cinemas Village East (181 2nd Avenue at 12th Street). Legendary actor entertainer Dick Van Dyke is among the high profile names confirmed to attend the eight-day film extravaganza.

New York, NY (PRWEB) September 6, 2008

Featuring the talents of legendary entertainer Dick Van Dyke (Mary Poppins, The Dick Van Dyke Show), His Holiness the Dalai Lama, writer Deepak Chopra, Michael Madsen (Reservoir Dogs, Narc), Vinnie Jones (Lock Stock and Two Smoking Barrels), Tom Sizemore (Natural Born Killers, Heat), Thaddeus Schneider (Law and Order/Rescue Me), Choreographer Debbie Allen (Fame), Todd Bridges (Diff'rent Strokes, Everybody Hates Chris) Lane Davies (Santa Barbara), Rob Halford (former front man of heavy metal band Judas Priest)

"The Voice of Indie Film"

In keeping with NYIIFVF's unique and successful formula of 15 years, more than 200 films will be screened in the competition covering every topic and country imaginable. Genres include, world cinema, art house, comedy, romance, drama, action, thriller, horror, gangster, noir, experimental, animation, docu-dramas as well as a compelling slate of top notch documentaries. Over 40 countries will be represented including: Armenia, Australia, Belarus, Brazil Greece, Ireland, Italy, the U. K., Scotland, Wales, Spain, Canada, Israel, Puerto Rico, Switzerland, The Netherlands, China, Japan, New Zealand, Denmark, Romania, Russia and all over the U. S. NYIIFVF's founder/executive producer, Stuart Alson commented, "Our mission and brand remain intact - our goal is to give independent filmmakers an invaluable opportunity to show their films, meet industry, possibly win awards and give New Yorkers a chance to see some of the latest movies on the indie circuit. I am particularly delighted with our international category, which has attracted a record number of well-made films. Some real gems and up-and-coming filmmakers will be discovered at this year's event. The internationalization of the festival is something I am very proud of. "

FILM HIGHLIGHTS:
The Wonder Kids: A tiny dance studio sets out to save the art-form of tap-dancing, and, not only produces many of the world's greatest dancers, but saves the lives of thousands of inner-city kids in the process.

Narrated by Dick Van Dyke and featuring Savion Glover, Debbie Allen (Fame) Victoria Rowell and very precious commentary from tap dancing legend Fayard Nicholas. Army Archerd describes The Wonder Kids as 'remarkable"
Directed by Jim Petersen & Pamela J. Richardson, 109min. Award-winning Documentary.

**EAST COAST PREMIERE: Screening on Friday Sep 19 at 8pm. Dick Van Dyke confirmed on the red carpet at 7pm.

Strength and Honour: (IRELAND) A retired Irish-American boxer, is forced to break his dead wife's last wish to not box again, in order to raise the substantial funds needed for the surgery that could save his son's life.

Starring Michael Madsen (Heat), Vinnie Jones (Lock Stock and Two Smoking Barrels, Patrick Bergin (Patriot Games) and Richard Chamberlain (The Thorn Birds)
Directed by award-winning writer/producer/director Mark Mahon 90min, Action/Drama.

**NEW YORK PREMIERE: Screening Sunday Sep 21 at 8pm. Michael Madsen expected to attend

Beyond Our Differences: With all of the problems facing the world today, people are longing for meaning. Many seek answers in spirituality, but often faith and religion are hijacked by a fundamentalist few who use the name of God to promote their own ends. With this dichotomy in mind, we call upon key religious leaders, politicians, and luminaries in their fields to tackle the most complex issues in the modern age, and we ask what inspires them to affect positive change. "One" portrays experiences that provide a new perspective on how non-violent activism and compassion can be effectively used in resolving even the most difficult disputes.
Principal Cast: His Holiness the Dalai Lama, Archbishop Desmond Tutu, Author Deepak Chopra, Ela Gandhi (grand-daughter of Mahatma Gandhi) Andrew Young top aid to Martin Luther King Jr. former president of Iran Mohammad Khatami Prime Minister of Malaysia Dato' Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi and Musician/Activist Peter Gabriel.
Directed by Peter Bisanz 74min, Documentary
**EAST COAST PREMIERE Screening Tuesday Sep 23 at 8pm

Frankie D: The story of an upscale African-American carpenter who gets ripped off by two African-American ghetto kids, and instead of throwing them in jail, when he realizes how horrific their life is, he takes them as his, because he was these kids.
Starring: Todd Bridges (Diff'rent Strokes, Everyone Hates Chris, Skaters on Edge), Sheryl Lee Ralph (Sister Act and Dreamgirls on Broadway) and Aaron Meeks (Soul Food)
Written and directed by award-winning director Rosemary Edelman (CBS's Side by Side) 95min. Drama.
EAST COAST PREMIERE Screening Sunday Sep 21 at 6pm

Death, Taxes... and Chocolate!: Award-winning indie dark chocolate comedy. Take a leisurely, thought provoking cruise with six witty, environmentally and socially conscious friends who are empowered to shape their own destiny in planning their final days.
Directed by "Bud" Dowdey 82min, Dark Comedy/Romance/Spoof/Educational
Co-written and Executive Produced by Dr. Andrea Levinson
**EAST COAST PREMIERE with private afterparty to follow
Screening Sunday Sep 21 at 6pm

Halford Live at Rock in Rio III: Thirteen cameras are fixed on metal's most diverse band of the decade as the metal god delivers one of his best live performances in front of two-hundred thousand + Brazilians featuring Halford, Fight and Judas Priest classics and an in-depth look on the making of the critically acclaimed Halford debut, Resurrection.

Featuring: Rob Halford (Vox), Mike Chlasciak (Guitars), Pat Lachman (Guitars), Ray Riendeau (Bass), Bobby Jarzombek (Drums). Also starring Roy Z. (Producer) and John Baxter (Executive Producer)
Directed by John Baxter 100min, Music Documentary
**Screening Mon Sep, 22nd at 8pm (SOLD OUT) & Tues, Sep 23rd at 8pm**

Blackspot: (New Zealand) On a late night road trip, two companions discover that running from things in the dark, only brings you closer to what you should fear...
Starring: Luke Hawker (Black Sheep) Avatar, I Think I'm Going, Kissy-Kissy), Simon Smith (Manslaughter), Camille Keenan (30 Days of Night)
Directed by Ben Hawker 94min, Thriller
Screening Mon Sep 22 at 10pm

Megatron: (Romania) The story of Maxim an eight-year-old who lives with his mother in a village not far from Bucharest. For his birthday, his mother takes him to a McDonald's restaurant.
Winner of the Palme d'Or for a short film at the 2008 Cannes Film Festival.
Directed by Marian Crisan 14 min, Drama/fiction
Screening Tues Sep 23 at 10pm

Good God Bad Dog: An eminent scientist awakes one morning to find that the world has passed into darkness. The sun has failed to rise, and like the Biblical Flood, it seems that the world is coming to a bleak end. Science fails to explain the phenomenon, and faiths clash in a global crisis as the people struggle to find meaning. "Good God Bad Dog" is an eloquent parable that expresses the desperation of today's collective psyche, and mirrors the doomsday fears so prevalent in modern society. Starring: Tom Sizemore (Heat, Reservoir Dogs) and Directed by Beni Atoori 19min, Drama
Screening Sat Sep 20 at 10pm

Chasing Happiness: Jen, Karina, Andrea and Raphael live together in an upscale neighborhood in Los Angeles. They seem to be working in Health and Therapy related fields, but in actuality they are pandering to the base needs of a depraved clientele: sex, gambling and "fad fitness" programs and procedures are all on the menu of services for sale. Scamming their way through life has left these young people unfulfilled and somewhat philosophical. A humorous and touching story of four lost souls on the day of New Year's Eve, during which they each must undergo a change, and make certain resolutions and decisions that will define the direction of their future lives.

Directed by Beni Atoori 86min, Comedy
Screening Sat Sep 20 at 10pm

Newark Street Preachers: In Newark, NJ a new generation of "street preachers" march and pray where gang violence rules, on a mission to stop the killings and to reclaim the deadly streets for Jesus.
Directed by award-winning director D. R. Hernandez 90min, Urban/Spiritual
Screening Sat Sep 20 at 4pm

Under the Skin: A journey into the underground world of Japanese traditional tattoo.
Directed by Billy Burke 60min, Documentary
Screening Sat Sep 20 at 8pm

Skels: Three brothers in blue are forced to balance the sordid work of the streets with the turbulence of life at home.
Directed by Luke Cahill TV PILOT, 47min
Starring Bill Humphreys, Mike Murphy, award-wining actor Thaddeus Schneider (Law and Order/Rescue Me), Erin Cunningham and Justin Osterthaler (Law and Order)
Screening Thursday Sep 25 at 6pm. Afterparty to follow

Confirmed red carpet premieres, talent attending and panels will be forthcoming. Afterparties will take place at a variety of venues around Manhattan including Still NYC, Mad 46 Rooftop lounge, Azza, Public House, Butterfield 8, Libation and Guest House.
Single tickets can be purchased in advance at www. nyfilmvideo. com for $12 and $15 at the door. Package tickets and all-access V. I.P passes are also available. Media credentials can be obtained by faxing a request to 702-361-6309 on company letterhead no later than Sep 12th 2008.

Official Sponsors for the 2008 festival include dynamic film distribution company ITN Distribution, Inc, Filmon. com, a dynamic film download and streaming site and Sun Warrior, a high end company that distributes the best raw eco-friendly vegan organic protein and anti-aging rejuvenating whole super food supplements.

For all interview and review requests, please contact Briege McGarrity at (917) 783-4042 or via email at BMcGarrityPR @ aol. com. Keep checking www. nyfilmvideo. com for daily updates.

About NYIIFVF:
The New York International Independent Film and Video Festival was founded in 1993 by entertainment impresario Stuart Alson and is now recognized as one of the largest competitive independent film events in the world. Passionate about exposing the films and documentaries of emerging filmmakers from all over the globe, NYIIFVF is a unique platform for emerging and established filmmakers to network and screen their work in the hope of getting exposure and a distribution deal. Past festivals have included the work of Calista Flockhart, Cameron Diaz, Dick Van Dyke, Eva Herzigova, Guy Pearce, George Clooney, Harvey Keitel, Jennifer Aniston, Rod Steiger, Sean Lennon, Tippi Hedren, Willem Dafoe and Vin Diesel. Said indie guru Abel Ferrara in MovieMaker Magazine, "This festival is the real deal: Everybody else just talks about doing it, these guys just do it!"

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Multi Billion Dollar Opportunity with United States Golf Fitness Association (USGFA), Precor and Larry Castro 'Performance Lifestyle System' Website

2011-08-28T06:24:00.000-07:00

Multi Billion Dollar Opportunity with United States Golf Fitness Association (USGFA), Precor and Larry Castro 'Performance Lifestyle System' Website

USGFA, Precor, and Larry Castro launch the “Performance Lifestyle System” FluidStrength. com website. The program has projected a multi billion dollar opportunity. The system provides proprietary internet programs, coaching, fitness equipment, nutrition, design, consulting, and products. Fluid Strength™ Performance Lifestyle System™ is a dynamic proactive lifestyle with a dynamic progressive business model.

Nevada (PRWEB) November 29, 2005

The USGFA and Precor offer an exclusive Performance Lifestyle System through the www. fluidstrength. com website. The site provides quality products, programs and systems that go through a rigorous approval process prior to being introduced to the marketplace. The USGFA, Precor and Larry Castro in providing innovation and leadership take the approval process and responsibility seriously as the recognized worldwide leaders.

The second stage of the launch will include “Business in a Box™”. This concept will transform the way business is done around the world. Through their proprietary internet programs and business partnerships, a real paradigm shift will be created and will result in a multi billion dollar business.

Mr. Castro says “we created Performance Lifestyle Systems™ for Golf Courses, Resorts & Spas, and fitness facilities and individuals around the world. This opportunity includes a future public offering where everyone will have the ability to be part of an exciting multi billion dollar business. We are energized with the discussion of entering the public domain and we will be making an announcement in the upcoming months at the PGA show in Orlando January 2006.

Fluid Strength™ Performance Lifestyle Systems™ is focused on making a real Impact for individuals, families, athletes, corporations and our children by providing a proactive performance system for life. A system too “Live your Dreams, Live with Passion, and to Enjoy the Journey”, Larry Castro, Founder.

About Precor

Founded in 1980, Precor is headquartered near Seattle in Woodinville, Wash., with offices in the United Kingdom, Germany, Benelux, Spain, Austria, Japan and China. Engineered to move the way you move, Precor equipment sets the global standard for fluid, natural, low-impact workout experience. Precor is a subsidiary of Amer Sports Corp. (www. amersports. com), a leading global sports equipment company with internationally recognized brands Wilson, Atomic, Suunto and Precor.

About Larry Castro / Fluid Strength / USGFA & PGFA

USGFA (www. usgfa. com), PGFA (www. pgfa. com ) and Fluid Strength were founded by Larry Castro, professional golfer instructor, player and PGFA Master Instructor. The USGFA and Founder Larry Castro have been instrumental in the creation of the golf fitness industry. Founded in 1988 the organizations are recognized as the leader and the world’s first organization dedicated to golf fitness education and sport specific training. Through the USGFA professional certification branch Professional Golf Fitness Association (PGFA) they provide elite certified professionals and "turnkey business solutions" utilizing the Fluid Strength systems for our members and partners around the world.

Larry Castro has worked with many of the top athletes, corporations and leaders around the world. Larry Castro has been on NBC, CBS and ABC and highlighted in magazines around the world. He is a sought after consultant, motivational speaker, Golf & Fitness Coach, Sports Performance and Performance Lifestyle™ Coach

Contact:

Larry Castro, Founder

United States Golf Fitness Association/ Fluid Strength™

Www. fluidstrength. com

760-809-9022

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Jyco TPV Makes Russian Debut on GAZ Version of Sebring

2011-08-27T15:51:00.000-07:00

Jyco TPV Makes Russian Debut on GAZ Version of Sebring

Through an agreement with Canada-based Magna International, Jyco Sealing Technologies will provide TPV systems for all of the Russian-made vehicle's inner belt and sill seals.

Nizhny Novgorod, Russia (PRWEB) March 6, 2008

When the first Russian cousins of the Chrysler Sebring roll off the GAZ assembly line this summer, they'll be sporting the resurging automaker's first thermoplastic vulcanizate (TPV) weather seals.

Through an agreement with Canada-based Magna International, Jyco Sealing Technologies will provide TPV systems for all of the Russian-made vehicle's inner belt and sill seals. Gorky Automobile Factory (GAZ) recently purchased the tooling for the previous generation of the Sebring to manufacture the vehicle in Nizhny Novgorod, an industrial/technology center 400 kilometers (250 miles) east of Moscow. GAZ will market the vehicle under its own brand. Production estimates of 25,000 vehicles for year one are expected to ramp up to 65,000 vehicles by year three.

GAZ has seen a major turnaround since the old-line automaker (launched in the 1930s with a boost from Ford) slogged its way through the 1990s. In 2000, a $300-million majority share of the company was purchased by Basic Elements, the holding company of Russian billionaire Oleg Deripaska. The subsequent restructuring brought GAZ back to profitability and the number two slot among Russian automakers. Last year Basic Elements picked up a $1.54 billion stake in Magna to give its automotive operations global access to components, technology and expertise.

"GAZ engineering wasn't familiar with TPV," says Shawn Jyawook, Jyco's chief operating officer. "Once Magna Steyr (the Austria-based procurement subsidiary of Magna International) saw the cost advantages and the potential quality enhancements, they recommended the TPV transition to GAZ."

Jyco's JyFlex TPV compound produces lighter weight parts that won't chalk after years of exposure, which is a problem for EPDM. Initially the GAZ weatherseals will be manufactured at Jyco's plant in Sherbrooke, Quebec, but production might eventually shift to other plants in the company's global network.

"GAZ also appreciates Jyco's philosophy for expansion," added Jyawook. "By replicating our entire Sherbrooke manufacturing operations, we have a footprint for transferring world-class TPV expertise anywhere on the globe."

Since its founding in 2000, Jyco has established itself as a world leader in TPV design, engineering and process technology for automotive, heavy truck and RV weathersealing applications. The company has operations in Canada, China, Japan, Mexico and the United States. Jyco's global headquarters is in Dexter, MI.

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Shell Vacations Club Purchases Units at Famed Ilikai Resort in Waikiki, Hawaii Enhancing Hawaiian Vacation Ownership Destinations to New and Prospective Members

2011-08-27T08:37:00.000-07:00

Shell Vacations Club Purchases Units at Famed Ilikai Resort in Waikiki, Hawaii Enhancing Hawaiian Vacation Ownership Destinations to New and Prospective Members

Many of Shell Vacation Club's 90,000 owners/members now enjoy traveling to its four existing Hawaiin resorts. The block of units to be called The Waikiki Marina Resort at the Ilikai on Oahu, will offer new and existing members yet another Hawaii island experience through Shell Vacations Club.

(PRWEB) April 18, 2005

Shell Vacations has recently announced the purchase of a block of units in the Ilikai complex to be called The Waikiki Marina Resort at the Ilikai on Oahu. The Ilikai has been the backdrop for several major television shows and home to a long list of presidents, celebrities and dignitaries who have enjoyed itÂs special aloha over the years.

Located at the gateway to Waikiki, the Ilikai of today is a mixed-use property that contains a combination of fully owned condominiums, hotel accommodations and now vacation ownership units.

Closing on the units took place on April 5, orchestrated by Jeffrey Server, ShellÂs Executive VP of Acquisitions & Development.

According to Sheldon H. Ginsburg, Shell Vacations President & CEO, ÂThe purchase of this inventory in a prime location at the Ilikai represents an extraordinary opportunity for Shell Vacations and is a result of us listening to our existing members when they tell us where they would like us to develop new SVC resorts. The Waikiki Marina Resort is one of three new resorts that Shell will be developing in 2005. The other two are Napa, California and Whistler, B. C., which were also acquired and/or developed based on the vacation wants and desires of our member base.Â

ÂOur entire Hawaii team is very enthusiastic about this new acquisition. It is a natural addition to our existing four resorts located on Kona and Kauai. Sales will begin in April and we plan to open a new off-site Preview Center in Waikiki in early summer. With many of our 90,000 owners/members enjoying traveling to our four existing Hawaii resorts, the Waikiki Marina Resort at the Ilikai offers members the opportunity to experience yet another Hawaii island with Shell Vacations Club,Â said Simon Crawford-Welch, Shell Vacations Executive VP of Sales and Marketing.

These highly desired units will be sold by the Hawaii regional offices of Shell Vacations, headed by Robert Foster, RRP, Regional Director, SVC-Hawaii, and placed into the points-based Shell Vacations Club. The companyÂs other Hawaiian resorts include Holua Resort at Mauna Loa Village, Paniolo Greens and the Kona Coast Resort in Kona and the Kauai Coast Resort at the Beachboy on Kauai.

The 80 Ilikai units were totally refurbished in 2002 and are ready for owner occupancy. Each studio unit sleeps four and is equipped with a full kitchen. Views overlook Ala Wai Harbor, the city and the Pacific Ocean.

Famous for being the spot to view sunsets, visitors still gather daily at sunset at SarentoÂs Top of the ÂIÂ Italian restaurant to enjoy spectacular panoramic views of the Honolulu skyline, the picturesque Ala Wai Yacht Marina next door, Diamond Head, and sky high vistas of the Pacific Ocean. The Ilikai is a five-minute walk to the massive Ala Moana Shopping Center and eight miles from the Honolulu International Airport.

Amenities for Shell Vacations Club members include a swimming pool, tennis court, complete workout facilities and a parking garage. The four restaurants in the complex include Sarentos Top of the ÂIÂ, with its breathtaking views of Honolulu; Canoes, serving regional Hawaiian cuisine in an indoor-outdoor setting; Paddles Bar, serving cocktails and light fare with expansive views of the ocean, and Tanaka of Tokyo, voted one of the best Japanese restaurants in the country.

A Bit of History

Thirty stories high and standing at the virtual entrance to Waikiki, when it was built in 1964, its 1,050 units opened a new chapter for HawaiiÂs tourism industry. The IlikaiÂs distinctive three-winged, Y-shaped glass and concrete structure was a landmark in HawaiiÂs architectural/construction history. It was the islandÂs first large, luxury high-rise and one of the largest buildings of its kind anywhere, well known for its dazzling views of Waikiki.

The Ilikai was also the worldÂs largest ÂcondominiumÂ, with its developer Chinn Ho responsible for helping to push for the first condominium legislation enacted by any state in the U. S. in 1961. Among its many other historical achievements was its then revolutionary glass elevator, one of the tallest in the world and HawaiiÂs very first.

In recent years, the Ilikai has been the backdrop for a host of television shows and movies. During its 12-year run, in the 60s and 70s, the opening sequence of Hawaii Five-0 filmed Jack Lord as Steve McGarrett surveying his Hawaii domain. Magnum P. I. with Tom Selleck also utilized Ilikai locales, as did Raven and Jake and the Fatman and several episodes of CharlieÂs Angels.

Recalling the expression ÂIf walls could talkÂ it is interesting to note that cast members from James MichenerÂs Hawaii stayed at the Ilikai, as well as Presidents Lyndon Johnson and Gerald Ford, a host of ambassadors, movie stars and other celebrities such as Michael Jordan, Dolly Parton, Mickey Mantle, Lucille Ball, and countless other legends of the past and present... even Elvis Presley.

Shell Vacations is one of the nationÂs largest independent vacation ownership developers, now operating 19 resorts in six states and Canada along with various preview centers. The company has over 2,500 employees and a hospitality division serving close to 90,000 owners/members.

For additional information, please log on to http://www. shellvacationsclub. com (http://www. shellvacationsclub. com)

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The worldwide market size for molecular biomarkers, diagnostics and related molecular clinical lab services in 2003 was about $6.1 billion

2011-08-27T01:29:00.000-07:00

The worldwide market size for molecular biomarkers, diagnostics and related molecular clinical lab services in 2003 was about $6.1 billion

(PRWEB) September 18, 2004

Research and Markets announces the addition of this new report entitled "Molecular Biomarkers for Clinical Diagnostics and Drug Discovery and Development" to its offerings.

This report is about the market for molecular biomarkers for clinical diagnostics and for drug discovery and development. The research reviews the market segments by major diseases, by application areas, and by technologies.

This study surveyed the activities of more than 60 companies that are participating in this industry. The report analyzed the future direction of biomarkers, molecular diagnostics and pharmaco-genomic tests used in drug discovery and development.

This new report has found that the worldwide market size for molecular biomarkers, diagnostics and related molecular clinical lab services in 2003 was about $6.1 billion. The diagnostics and pharmaceutical industries each face numerous challenges that could be helped with newer business approaches that are discussed in this report. The molecular diagnostics companies are set for strong growth.

The report discusses new FDA initiatives to accelerate the approvals of diagnostics and new drugs by integrating biomarkers and pharmacogenomic tests into the drug discovery and development steps including clinical trials. The report discusses these important items with interesting and useful findings.

This study uses more than 23 figures and 47 tables to illustrate the findings. Detailed information includes several large tables about company activities, strategic alliances, technologies and so on. Twenty-three companies are profiled including details about contact information, business overview, financial details and product pipelines.

This report is available in either English or Japanese

For a complete index of this report click on http://www. researchandmarkets. com/reports/224787 (http://www. researchandmarkets. com/reports/224787)

About Research and Markets Ltd.

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For additional information on ResearchandMarkets. com, their range of reports or their value-added services, visit their web site at http://www. researchandmarkets. com (http://www. researchandmarkets. com) or mailto:press@researchandmarkets. com

E-Merge Strategies Announces Completion of Rich Products Brazil Site

2011-08-27T00:28:00.000-07:00

E-Merge Strategies Announces Completion of Rich Products Brazil Site

(PRWEB) March 31, 2001

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CONTACT:

Josh Gibbons

Tel: (716) 847-8170

Fax: (716) 847-8625

E-Merge Strategies, Inc.

Market Arcade Complex

Suite M104

Buffalo, NY 14203

Jgibbons@emerge-us. com

Www. emerge-us. com

E-MERGE STRATEGIES ANNOUNCES COMPLETION OF RICH PRODUCTSÂ BRAZIL WEB SITE

Company to Continue Developing RichÂs International Web Presence with China Site

BUFFALO, NY Â March 26, 2001 - E-Merge Strategies, Inc., a Buffalo, NY company with offices in Boulder, Colorado and Tokyo, Japan has announced a collaboration with Rich Products, a Buffalo-based firm specializing in bakery and dessert product manufacturing and field technical support services, resulting in the completion of a Rich Products web site for their Brazilian market. The site, which can be found at http://www. richs. com/br/ (http://www. richs. com/br/), is available in both Portuguese and English. The project marks the second international customization of a Rich web site after the two local companies collaborated on RichÂs Mexico site, which was completed in August of 2000. It represents part of an ongoing effort by Rich Products to reach their expansive international business and consumer audiences.

E-MergeÂs extensive localization experience, including expertise in various Internet, publishing, database, and operating system software enabled them to tailor the custom solution that best fit Rich ProductsÂ Brazilian market needs. The result is a Portuguese language site allowing native Brazilians to access product and company information in their native language.

Brazilian consumers represent a substantial market for Rich Products. There are currently 6.5 million Internet users in Brazil, which represents 41 percent of all Latin American users. BrazilÂs Internet usage is expected to jump to 9 million users by 2003. Referring to BrazilÂs steady growth in Internet usage, Tim Madden, E-MergeÂs Vice President of Corporate Development, said, ÂThis site represents another important step in Rich ProductsÂ international marketing effort. The net effect is a global marketplace that can access and understand Rich ProductsÂ diverse product offering.Â

E-Merge will continue to provide site content management and maintenance services to RichÂs Brazil and Mexico sites. Additionally, E-Merge has commenced working on Rich ProductsÂ third international site - a site for the Chinese market segment. Other projects currently slated for production include sites for South Africa and Korea.

Founded in 1993 in Buffalo, NY, E-Merge Strategies is a leading multilingual Internet development firm specializing in strategic development of global web properties. E-Merge's ASP division offers clients web-based language management software as a cost-effective solution to global content publishing. While maintaining a presence in Tokyo, Japan and Boulder, Colorado, E-Merge provides technical and strategic services to a wide range of multinational corporations such as National Semiconductor, MasterCard Japan, Gillette Japan, and Accenture (Japan office). Combining site analysis, site production, site management, linguistics, and graphic development services, E-Merge is able to help companies reach their full international market potential.

CanAlaska Forms New Advisory Board and Appoints New Board Director and V. P. Exploration

2011-08-25T00:14:00.000-07:00

CanAlaska Forms New Advisory Board and Appoints New Board Director and V. P. Exploration

CanAlaska has aggressively acquired one of the largest uranium exploration land positions in Canada's Athabasca Basin region, comprising over 2,500,000 acres.

Vancouver, BC (PRWEB) June 29, 2007

CanAlaska Uranium Ltd. (CVV -- TSX. V, CVVUF -- OTCBB, DH7 -- Frankfurt) - CanAlaska is pleased to announce the formation of a new Advisory Board, the appointment of a new member to its Board of Directors, and a new officer appointment to the Company. According to Peter Dasler, President - CEO of CanAlaska "As the Company moves forward towards the realization of its objective of discovering a world-class uranium mine in Canada's Athabasca Basin, the addition of seasoned expertise in geological, financial and industry functions represents a key driver for enhancing the Company's strategic growth".

New Advisory Board

The Company warmly welcomes the distinguished individuals outlined below to its Advisory Board. Each member of the Advisory Board will provide strategic advice to CanAlaska going forward and may be engaged by the Company as its official representative at corporate functions from time to time.

Dr. Ken Cai

Dr. Cai has served as president, chief executive officer and a director of Minco Mining Gold Corporation since February 29, 1996. Minco Gold and its subsidiaries are focused on the development of mineral projects in the China. Dr. Cai holds a Ph. D. in mineral economics from Queens University in Kingston, Ontario, Canada. Dr. Cai, a Chinese national now living in Canada, has 20 years of experience in mineral exploration, project evaluation, corporate financing and company management. Dr. Cai has been responsible for negotiating Minco's property agreements in China through his contacts in the Chinese mining communities. This has allowed Minco Gold to access data on a large number of projects throughout China. Dr. Cai has also served as a director of several publicly-traded and private Canadian and Chinese companies.

Mr. Daniel Faure

Mr. Faure is a senior uranium geologist with familiarity of global uranium deposits and over 38 years of uranium exploration experience, of which 16 years was spent in exploration of Canada's Athabasca Basin. Mr. Faure previously served with French uranium giant AREVA / Cogema for 28 years in various senior capacities in Africa, the Middle East, Australia, South America, Asia and Canada. During that time, Mr. Faure led the exploration team that was responsible for the discovery of Cigar Lake, the second largest uranium deposit in Canada. He is presently President of DF Exploration Uranium Limited, a company engaged in uranium exploration in the Athabasca Basin since 1994.

Mr. Faure is a graduate in geology from the Sorbonne, University of Paris.

Ms. Nana Lampton
Ms. Lampton is Chair and CEO of Hardscuffle, Inc., the parent of American Life and Accident Insurance Company of Kentucky, for which she holds the identical titles. She is a member of the Board of Directors of the Constellation Energy Group, which owns and operates the Calvert Cliff nuclear power plants in Maryland and Nine Mile Point and R. E. Ginna nuclear power plants in New York, and is a member of Constellation's Committee on Nuclear Power. Ms. Lampton also serves on the International Advisory Board of Thorium Power, a company engaged in the development of non-proliferating nuclear fuels.
Ms. Lampton served three terms as a Director of The Committee of 200, an organization of leading businesswomen from around the world. Ms. Lampton is also Vice Chairman of Duff & Phelps' DNP Income Fund, and a member, including 3 times past chair, of the Board of the Downtown Development Corporation in Louisville, Kentucky.
New Member to Board of Directors

CanAlaska Uranium is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Emil D. Y. Fung, Vice President - Corporate Development to its Board of Directors. Mr. Fung has served with the Company since January, 2005 and has been instrumental in raising over $20 mil. in international equity financing for CanAlaska as well as the establishment of exploration joint ventures exceeding $40 mil. with strategic partners such as Mitsubishi Development Pty Ltd, a subsidiary of Japanese trading conglomerate Mitsubishi Corporation, and Hanwha Corporation, a leading Korean industrial conglomerate.

Mr. Fung began his professional career as a nuclear design engineer for Atomic Energy of Canada Ltd. Following the contraction of the nuclear power industry in the mid-80's, he joined the banking industry and helped to establish Toronto Dominion Securities in New York, where he was responsible for U. S. mergers and acquisitions, corporate finance and proprietary investments. He relocated to Asia in 1992 and became a founder and Chief Financial Officer of Hong Kong's primary cable television franchise. Mr. Fung was later engaged in the management and development of various entrepreneurial, strategic consulting and venture capital enterprises in China, Korea and other Asian countries.

Mr. Fung holds a B. A.Sc. (Ch. E.) degree from the University of Toronto and is a M. B.A. graduate from the Schulich School of Business at York University, Toronto.

New Vice President - Exploration

CanAlaska is also pleased to report Dr. Karl Schimann's acceptance as Vice President Exploration for the Company. Dr. Schimann has directed the Company's uranium exploration efforts in the Athabasca Basin, as Exploration Manager, since 2004. He has tirelessly devoted his time to the construction of the field crews necessary for the systematic exploration effort by the Company over its extensive landholdings in the Athabasca Basin. Dr. Schimann's previous experience includes 20 years in exploration with Cogema/Areva, and specifically in the Athabasca Project Manager for the Cigar Lake discovery team in the early 1980's, as well as Manager of the McClean Lake Mine Geology Department for Cogema/Areva.

Dr. Schimann holds a Ph. D. from the University of Alberta and has worked extensively in the Uranium industry. Dr. Schimann is a member of the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of British Columbia, the Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy, and Petroleum, the Geological Association of Canada, and the Association of Exploration Geochemists.

Grant of Stock Options

In conjunction with the above appointments, the Company has granted 960,000 incentive stock options to employees, consultants, and insiders of the Company at an exercise price of $0.62 per common share for a period of five years. The foregoing is subject to regulatory approval.

About CanAlaska Uranium Ltd. -- www. canalaska. com

CanAlaska Uranium (CVV -- TSX. V, CVVUF -- OTCBB, DH7 -- Frankfurt) is undertaking uranium exploration in seventeen 100%-owned and two optioned uranium projects in Canada's Athabasca Basin. Since September, 2004, the Company has aggressively acquired one of the largest land positions in the region, comprising over 2,500,000 acres (10,117 sq. km or 3,906 sq. miles). In 2005/2006, CanAlaska expended over Cdn$15 million exploring its properties in the Athabasca Basin and has delineated multiple uranium targets. Initial drilling results from the West McArthur Project revealed uranium mineralization and significant zones of hydrothermal alteration, indicative of a favourable environment for uranium deposition. Active drilling and exploration continues in the Summer, 2007 exploration season at West McArthur and at 4 other significant projects. The Company's high profile in the prominent Athabasca Basin has attracted the attention of major international strategic partners. Mitsubishi Development Pty., a subsidiary of Japanese conglomerate Mitsubishi Corporation, has undertaken to provide CanAlaska C$11 mil. in exploration funding to earn 50% of the West McArthur Project. An MOU has also been executed with Hanwha Corporation, a S. Korean conglomerate, to enter into a C$19 mil. exploration joint venture with CanAlaska on its Cree East Project.

On behalf of the Board of Directors

Peter Dasler, M. Sc., P. Geo.
President & CEO, CanAlaska Uranium Ltd.

Contact:

Emil Fung, Vice President, Corp. Dev.
Tel: +1.604.685.1870
Toll Free (N. America):1-800-667-1870
Email: info(at)canalaska. com

The TSX Venture has not reviewed and does not accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release: CUSIP# 13708P 10 2. This news release contains certain "Forward-Looking Statements" within the meaning of Section 21E of the United States Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, included herein are forward-looking statements that involve various risks and uncertainties. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate, and actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the Company's expectations are disclosed in the Company's documents filed from time to time with the British Columbia Securities Commission and the United States Securities & Exchange Commission.

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New York City Council Bill on Electronics Recycling

2011-08-24T11:48:00.000-07:00

New York City Council Bill on Electronics Recycling

(PRWEB) May 27, 2005

INFORM, a national, non-profit research organization, commends the sponsors of the New York City bill on Electronics Recycling, Michael McMahon, Gifford Miller and Bill de Blasio for proposing an approach that compels involvement of manufacturers of electronic devices in end-of-life management. Residents of New York City clearly need an environmentally responsible way to recycle the millions of electronic devices they have stored away and those that they will take out of service in the coming years. Without New York state legislation in place, the electronics recycling bill will make New York City both a state and a national leader in addressing human and environmental health, and will help create a standard for other major municipalities to follow.

INFORM supports the type of legislation put forward by the City Council today Â measures that shift the financial burden away from municipalities and the consumer toward the producers of electronic devices for the management of those electronics at their end of life Â a practice known as Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR).

For over 10 years INFORM has been an advocate of EPR in the US. INFORMÂs research has found that when taxpayers pay for waste management and recycling, business has little incentive to invest in less wasteful and more recyclable products. Public policy that addresses end-of-life management helps divert products from landfills and incinerators, reduce the environmental burden of material extraction through material recycling that follows environmentally sound guidelines, and eliminate hazardous content from products. Such legislation also serves another purpose: it helps create the economic incentive for producers to change their practices Â such as designing out toxic materials used during manufacturing, and creating system changes, such as developing more efficient ways of recycling.

We look forward to the implementation of the New York City Electronics Recycling bill, and the positive health and environmental benefits it will confer on the city and all its residents for years to come.

About INFORM. INFORM is a national, non-profit research and outreach organization that examines the effects of business practices, technologies, and products on the environment and human health. For 30 years INFORM has sought practical solutions to the environmental challenges of safeguarding ecosystems from toxic chemicals, shifting to pollution-free transportation, and preventing solid waste.

INFORM Materials Promoting Waste Prevention and Design of Less Wasteful Products

Reports

Calling All Cell Phones: Collection, Reuse and Recycling Programs in the US Eric Most (2003)

Waste in the Wireless World: The Challenge of Cell Phones

Bette K. Fishbein (2002)

Leasing: A Step Toward Producer Responsibility

Bette Fishbein (INFORM), Lorraine S. McGarry (Duke University, Nicholas School of the Environment), and Patricia S. Dillon (Tufts University, The Gordon Institute)(2000)

Extended Producer Responsibility: A Materials Policy for the 21st Century Bette Fishbein (INFORM), John Ehrenfeld (MIT), and John Young (Materials Efficiency Project) (2000)

Fact sheets

European Union Electrical and Electronic Products Directives

The WEEE and RoHS Directives: Highlights and Analysis

Impact of the RoHS Directive on Electronic Products Sold in the US

The Basel Convention and its Mobile Phone Partnership Initiative (MPPI)

Cell Phones: A Poster Child for EPR

Electric Appliance Recycling in Japan

PC Recycling in Japan

What are Rechargeable Batteries?

Waste Reduction Tips for the Office

For further information, please contact Amy Scott: 212-361-2400 ext.228 or www. informinc. org

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QuestNet Sponsors First Blind Football Team to Represent Malaysia

2011-08-24T05:58:00.000-07:00

QuestNet Sponsors First Blind Football Team to Represent Malaysia

QuestNet has made history by being the official corporate sponsor of the Malaysian Blind Football Team, enabling Malaysia to be represented for the very first time at the regional football tournament for the Blind, organised by the International Blind Sporting Federation (IBSA) in Tokyo, Japan.

Kuala Lumpur (PRWEB) December 18, 2009

QuestNet (http://quest. net/) has made history by being the official corporate sponsor of the Malaysian Blind Football Team, enabling Malaysia to be represented for the very first time at the regional football tournament for the Blind, organised by the International Blind Sporting Federation (IBSA) in Tokyo, Japan.

The contingent was put together by the Malaysian Association for the Blind (http://mab. org. my/?permalink=mab) (MAB), which in January this year encouraged blind sportsmen to participate in the event. After being actively groomed and trained by Coach K. P.D Andre and team manager Dr S. Radhakrishnan, seven of the sportsmen were picked to form the team that would represent Malaysia at the 3rd IBSA Asia Five-A-Side Football Championship 2009, to be held from 15-21 December 2009 in Chofu City, Tokyo.

This championship will act as a qualifier to the World Futsal Championship for the Blind in Hereford, Great Britain in 2010.

“Malaysia was not able to send a contingent in the past two championships due to lack of funds and also because there was no ready team that matched up to tournament standards,” said Dato’ S Kulasegaran, Acting President for MAB. “This year, however, MAB was able to secure sponsorship and is grateful to QuestNet being the official corporate sponsor for the regional championship, which has allowed our participation this year.”

At the flag handing over ceremony, QuestNet Malaysia (http://quest. net. my/) General Manager V. Navaratnam said QuestNet is proud to play a part in enabling the Malaysian team to participate in this championship.

“We are in the business of providing opportunities to individuals who want to better their lives. In QuestNet (http://quest. net/), we are guided by the philosophy of RYTHM (http://www. rythmfoundation. org/), which stands for ‘Raise Yourself To Help Mankind’, and this endeavour is definitely in line with that. We wish the Malaysian Team all the best and whatever the outcome, we know that they will do Malaysia proud by being the first such team to participate in this event and we are confident they will give their best to this competition,” he said.

About QuestNet Ltd
QuestNet is an international direct selling company established in 1998. Operating a global sales force, QuestNet offers a high-quality product portfolio consisting of innovative lifestyle products, including consumable and everyday items, personal care and wellness products, luxury and collectible items, vacation packages, and telecommunications.

QuestNet also provides business opportunities to millions of people around the world by offering entrepreneurial aspirants the opportunity to run their own business through an e-commerce platform, to promote the company and its products. QuestNet provides its representatives with the requisite training and business tools to succeed and champions professional business and marketing practices at both corporate and network levels. Driven by the mission of RYTHM (Raise Yourself To Help Mankind), QuestNet is an active contributor to the support and sustainability of the communities in which it operates.

To learn more about QuestNet, visit quest. net (http://quest. net/)

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Live 8: The Concerts and U2

2011-08-23T17:30:00.000-07:00

Live 8: The Concerts and U2

Live 8 concerts are going to celebrate on Saturday 2nd July, 2005 to help people in Africa.

(PRWEB) July 2, 2005

Madrid, EspaÃ±a (AmbosMedios) June 30, 2005. -- The Live 8 concerts are going to celebrate to help people in Africa. Some of the best musicians of the world are going to take part in the Live 8 concerts. For example: U2, Coldplay, Elton John, Madonna, Paul McCartney, Robbie Williams, Sting... When?: Saturday 2nd July, 2005, and, Where?: This is the list of the concerts (with the country, the city and the concrete location):

UK Â Hyde Park, London

Edinburgh - Edinburgh 50,000 - The Final Push

France Â Palais de Versailles, Paris

Germany Â SiegessÃ¤ule, Berlin

Italy Â Circus Maximus, Rome

USA ÂMuseum of Art, Philadelphia

Canada ÂPark Place, Barrie

Japan ÂMakuhari Messe, Tokyo

South Africa ÂMary Fitzgerald Square, Newtown, Johannesburg

The Russian Federation - Red Square, Moscow

One of the most interesting performances in these concerts will be the collaboration between U2 and Paul McCartney. They will perform the Beatles song "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band" to open the Live 8 concert in London (Hyde Park, 07.02.2005). They will wear the Sgt. Pepper costumes.

You will be able to watch and listen Live 8 concerts in multiple televisions and radios all around the world, if you do not have tickets to the concerts.

If you want to know the last news about U2 and Live 8, you should visit the web page http://u2fanlife. blogspot. com (http://u2fanlife. blogspot. com).

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Koko the Gorilla Celebrates 38th Birthday, Makes Three Wishes

2011-08-22T16:10:00.000-07:00

Koko the Gorilla Celebrates 38th Birthday, Makes Three Wishes

Koko - The Famous Gorilla - Turns 38 and Communicates Three Birthday Wishes

Redwood City, CA (PRWEB) July 4, 2009

Koko, the lowland gorilla who can speak to us through the use of American Sign Language (ASL), spent the day celebrating her 38th birthday. Koko's full name is Hanabi-Ko, meaning "fireworks child" in Japanese. Koko celebrated her special day with her self-chosen mate, Ndume, and her favorite caregivers. Through conversation she communicated her three birthday wishes.

Koko communicates through ASL, has a vocabulary of more than 1300 words, and understands much more spoken English. Dr. Penny Patterson, co-founder, president and research director of The Gorilla Foundation, chatted with Koko, and she let her know her top three wishes:
Koko continues to hope to have a baby of her own, or adopt Koko looks forward to the day when the Maui Preserve is a reality and she and her family can enjoy the additional space, and a better climate (learn more about the preserve (http://koko. org/preserve/)) Koko hopes that people will become aware of the plight of her species before it is too late (take action by visiting http://www. koko. org (http://www. koko. org))

Koko's birthday is a big day every year at The Gorilla Foundation (http://www. koko. org/index. php). Today Koko opened presents and feasted on her requested fare of Japanese Sushi, Vietnamese tofu curry, and good ol' American 4th of July treats such as vegetarian hot dogs and layered gelatin salad.

According to Patterson, "All of Koko's wishes are within reach. Koko could potentially still conceive or adopt a baby gorilla, and members of her species are known to live well into their fifties. In addition, work is underway to make the Maui Preserve a reality that we believe will play an important role in furthering the survival of the species. We feel there is a lot to celebrate. Happy birthday, Koko, good friend and 'fine gorilla person'!"

Koko describes herself as a 'fine gorilla person' and continues to amaze her friends and caregivers with her intelligence and emotional depth. For example, while she and Penny were recently watching an emotional documentary, a dog had to be put to sleep, and Patterson teared up. The next day as Penny related the story to a colleague, Koko added to the discussion and signed, "See cry. See cry. Penny Good." Watch Koko sign here (http://www. koko. org/friends/popup_koko_psa_qt. html).

To view or download Koko's birthday celebration photos, please visit here: http://www. koko. org/pr/kbday2009/images. html (http://www. koko. org/pr/kbday2009/images. html)

About The Gorilla Foundation
The Gorilla Foundation is dedicated to the preservation, protection and well being of gorillas through interspecies communication research and education ⎯ Conservation through Communication. The Foundation was established in 1976 and is best known for its groundbreaking work with two western lowland gorillas, Koko and Michael, who became adept at using American Sign Language. The results are published in numerous research papers, books and videos available in our bibliography (http://www. koko. org/foundation/bibliography. html).

The Gorilla Foundation is a non-profit 501c3 corporation and is underwritten by donations from individuals, grants from foundations and corporations, and educational product sales. The Foundation receives no support from government sources. Donate here (http://www. koko. org/friends/donate. koko. html).

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BioWa Receives Milestone Payment from Medarex

2011-08-22T05:44:00.000-07:00

BioWa Receives Milestone Payment from Medarex

BioWa, Inc. today announced that it has received an undisclosed milestone payment from its partner, Medarex, Inc.

Princeton, N. J (PRWEB) January 21, 2005

BioWa, Inc. today announced that it has received an undisclosed milestone payment from its partner, Medarex, Inc., under the license agreement for BioWaÂs PotelligentÂ Technology for the enhancement of Fc receptor mediated antibody activity a critical mechanism in tumor lysation and anti-cancer therapy. BioWa may receive future milestone payments and royalties in the event that products advance to clinical stage development.

"Medarex is a leader in the discovery and development of fully human antibody-based therapeutics and a key strategic partner to BioWa in developing PotelligentTM enhanced antibodies. This milestone achievement reinforces BioWa's mission to create the ultimate therapeutic antibodies available to treat life-threatening diseases, such as cancer, as quickly as possible. We are very pleased of this expansion of our relationship and MedarexÂs achievements,Â said Dr. Nobuo Hanai, President and CEO of BioWa.

About BioWa, Inc.

BioWa is a wholly owned subsidiary of Kyowa Hakko Kogyo Co, Ltd, JapanÂs leading pharmaceutical and largest biotech company. BioWa is the exclusive worldwide licensor of PotelligentÂ Technology. PotelligentÂ Technology creates high antibody-dependent cellular cytotoxicity (ADCC) monoclonal antibodies. ADCC is a critical function of the immune system that enhances the ability of antibodies to kill tumor cells. The enhancement of ADCC is seen up to 100 fold in vitro. Both BioWa and Kyowa Hakko are currently developing ADCC enhanced monoclonal antibody-based therapeutics to fight cancer and other life threatening and debilitating diseases in various clinical stages. BioWa creates and develops enhanced ADCC antibodies for itself and others, offering a full range of antibody discovery and development capabilities. For more information about BioWa visit its web site at www. biowa. com.

PotelligentÂ is the registered trademark of of Kyowa Hakko Kogyo Co., Ltd. All rights are reserved.

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Global Iodine Market to Reach 28.11 Thousand Metric Tons by 2015, According to a New Report by Global Industry Analysts, Inc

2011-08-22T04:44:00.000-07:00

Global Iodine Market to Reach 28.11 Thousand Metric Tons by 2015, According to a New Report by Global Industry Analysts, Inc.

GIA announces the release of a comprehensive global report on Iodine market. The global market for iodine is forecast to reach 28.11 thousand metric tons by the year 2015, propelled by growing demand for optical polarizing films (OPFs) used in LCD displays. Use of iodine in the human health end-use segment is gaining prominence with Governments world over mandating iodine fortified food products. In addition, increasing prominence of iodine in other end-use markets including pharmaceuticals, industrial and X-ray contrast media is set to drive fast paced growth in developing countries worldwide.

San Jose, CA (Vocus/PRWEB) January 05, 2011

Iodine is epitomized and exemplified for its highly flexible applications, and can be put to a number of uses in medicine and nutrition, rightly considered an essential isotope for human well-being. Global iodine industry is presently witnessing strong demand from the end-use segment, optical polarizing films (OPFs) used in LCD screens – a result of rising popularity of LCD displays globally. The trend is more pronounced in fast emerging economies of Asia-Pacific, as some of the major OPF manufacturing companies are located in the region. Asian countries including South Korea, Japan, Taiwan and China are now considered OPF production hubs. On the other hand, LCDs market in the developed world is not as promising as in the emerging markets due to limited OPF applications, leaving little opportunity for rapid growth of iodine.

Human health remains by far the largest and most sustaining end-use market for iodine worldwide. Global iodine consumption towards enhancement of human health is greater than before, resulting from increased awareness about the importance of iodine as a mandatory dietary ingredient. This is particularly valid in the light of IDDs (iodine deficiency disorders) continuing to plague several parts of the world even in the technologically advanced 21st century. Despite continued efforts of social organizations such as WHO and UNICEF, recent statistics reveal that approximately one billion people worldwide are still afflicted by iodine deficiency disorders. Latin America and the Caribbean regions are the most seriously affected worldwide, with over 25% of the total population prone to health complications from iodine deficiency. Government initiatives such as consumer education, legislations and iodine promotion on a war footing throughout the world have played a tremendous role in its overall growth and perceived importance.

Iodine market worldwide is expected to pick up momentum in the forthcoming years driven by rejuvenation in demand from traditional end-use markets and the emergence of new markets, resulting from new application breakthroughs. Replacement of chlorofluorocarbons with fluoroiodocarbons (FICs), offers a lucrative opportunity for iodine as a potential substitute for chlorine in CFCs. With bromine-based herbicides increasingly coming under environmental pressure, opportunities exist for increasing use of iodine in herbicides. Increasing emphasis by Asian countries including China on improved human health is driving growth in iodine usages such as in biocides, contrast media and pharmaceuticals. The growing popularity of X-ray, and MRI in medical diagnostics is additionally expected to drive volume consumption of iodine, countering its waning consumption in photographic film application. All of these factors, among several others, provide strong economical fundamentals for the future growth and sustenance of the iodine market. On a somber note, the market however remains susceptible to the onslaught of excessive increases in iodine production capacities. This could result in the dangerous recurrence cycle of excessive supply crisis and resultant price volatility.

The overall demand for iodine declined in end-use markets such as animal feed, industrial and others in the year 2009 as a direct result of the global recession. However, the fall in demand was offset to a large extent by the sustained demand for iodine in sectors including OPF, human health and pharmaceuticals, helping the market to survive the tough economic challenges. In addition, even as the developed western markets crumbled under the slowdown impact, developing markets, particularly Asia-Pacific proved to be a beacon of light, displaying continued growth and demand for iodine and its derivatives. Asian markets registered an increased consumption of 10-13% during the period between 2000 and 2009, creating high demand for iodine and driving the overall market growth. Prices of iodine almost doubled during 2009 due to the impact of recession on industrial uses and higher investment costs incurred by iodine manufacturers on capacity expansions. Despite falling demand, new capacities coming on stream by the year 2008 and decrease in energy and transportation costs, iodine prices hovered at a high range of about US$30.80 per kg during the year.

Europe constitutes the largest regional market worldwide, as stated by the new research report on Iodine. Asia-pacific and US represent the other significant markets for iodine, the three together garnering a lion’s share of the world market. With respect to highest growth potential, undoubtedly, Asia-Pacific is forecast to emerge as the market leader, expanding at the fastest CAGR of 4.6% through 2015. Human Health dominates as the largest end-use segment of iodine. However, growth wise, the Optical Polarizing Film segment is projected to lead the iodine market by sailing ahead at the strongest compounded annual rate of 5.4%.

Leading players profiled in the report include Atacama Minerals Corporation, Atacama Minerals Chile S. C.M., Deepwater Chemicals, Godo Shigen Sangyo Co. Ltd., IOCHEM Corp, Ise Chemicals Corporation, PT Kimia Farma Tbk, Mitsui Chemicals Inc., Sociedad Quimica Y Minera de Chile S. A. and Nippoh Chemicals.

The research report titled “Iodine: A Global Strategic Business Report” announced by Global Industry Analysts, Inc., provides a comprehensive review of market trends, growth drivers, industry overview, technological advancements, end-use industry analysis, recent industry activity and profiles of market players worldwide. Analysis and overview is provided for major geographic markets such as US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and the Middle East. Market analytics are provided in terms of metric tons for end use segments including Animal Feed, Catalysts, Pharmaceuticals, Human Health, Stabilizers, Optical Polarizing Film (OPF) and Others. The study also provides historic data for an insight into market evolution over the period 2000 through 2006.

For more details about this comprehensive market research report, please visit –
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World Market for Biotechnology Reagents to Reach $32.5 Billion by 2012, According to New Report by Global Industry Analysts, Inc

2011-08-20T15:51:00.000-07:00

World Market for Biotechnology Reagents to Reach $32.5 Billion by 2012, According to New Report by Global Industry Analysts, Inc.

Driven by the human genome project, and research in the area of AIDS, geriatric diseases, neurosciences, and drug development (antiviral, antibacterial, antifungal, and genetic therapeutics), world market for biotechnology reagents is projected to reach $32.5 billion by 2012. The shift towards proteomics from genomics in the post-genome-project research period is forecast to benefit protein related product markets in the upcoming years.

San Jose, California (PRWEB) November 13, 2008

Reagents used in biotechnology are complex chemical compounds used in a range of biotech related areas including biochemistry, cell biology, molecular biology, immunology, protein chemistry, pharmacology, and biotechnology research. The market is dependent to a large extent on applications of biotechnology instrumentation. With the focus shifting from the gene towards the protein, disciplines such as molecular biology and protein synthesis continue to gain wide attention from the academic and commercial sectors alike. However, highly automated instrumentation is expected to temper the use of reagents. The whole spectrum of biotech, medical, and biological technologies has facilitated researchers to develop highly specialized human biological products with significant therapeutic and commercial potential. Yet, the most significant value provided by these technologies may not be limited to their end products. Greater value will be the insights provided into the disease processes.

As stated by the recent report published by Global Industry Analysts Inc, United States and Europe collectively account for a share of nearly 65% of the global biotechnology reagents market (http://www. strategyr. com/Biotechnology_Reagents_Market_Report. asp) estimated in 2008. Driven by its extensive use in large-scale commercial applications, and in basic research, biotechnology reagents in Asia-Pacific are forecast to grow at the fastest CAGR of 8.75% over the period 2011 through 2015. Immunoassay reagents market (http://www. strategyr. com/Biotechnology_Reagents_Market_Report. asp) represents the largest product market worldwide with revenues forecast to reach US$13.8 billion by 2012. With the present emphasis of research studies focused on determining the activation state of a protein rather than unraveling the gene, which hitherto involved the use of DNA arrays and mRNA profiling, world market for protein synthesis reagents is forecast to grow at a robust CAGR of 10.38% over the period 2011 through 2015. Driven by its increasing use in life sciences applications, liquid chromatography reagents market (http://www. strategyr. com/Biotechnology_Reagents_Market_Report. asp) in the US is expected to reach US$3.4 billion by the year 2015. Biotech and pharmaceutical industries constitute the major consumers of chromatography reagents.

Key players dominating the marketplace include Abbott Diagnostics, Applied Biosystems, Beckman Coulter Inc., Becton Dickinson and Company, Biomerieux SA, Chemicon International Inc., Cortex Biochem Inc., EMD Biosciences Inc., GE Healthcare, Invitrogen Corporation, Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics, PerkinElmer Inc., Promega Corporation, Roche Diagnostics, Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc and Sigma - Aldrich, among others.

The report titled "Biotechnology Reagents: A Global Strategic Business Report" published by Global Industry Analysts, Inc., provides a comprehensive review of market dynamics, trends, issues, and competition. The report enumerates recent product launches, innovations, developments, mergers, acquisitions and other strategic industry activities. Product segments analyzed in the study include Cell/Tissue Culture Reagents, DNA Sequencing/Synthesis Reagents, Electrophoresis Reagents, Flow Cytometry Reagents, Immunoassay Reagents, Liquid Chromatography Reagents, Polymerase Chain Reaction Reagents, and Protein Synthesis Reagents. Analysis is presented for established and emerging markets including United States, Canada, Japan, France, Germany, United Kingdom, Italy, Asia-Pacific, and Latin America.

For more details of this research report, please visit
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Oki Develops a New Method of Optical Fiber Access - Enabling Service Providers to Guarantee Bandwidth of 10 Gbps -

2011-08-19T23:15:00.000-07:00

Oki Develops a New Method of Optical Fiber Access - Enabling Service Providers to Guarantee Bandwidth of 10 Gbps -

Oki Electric Industry Co., Ltd. today announced that the company has succeeded in developing a new optical-fiber access technology based on OCDM (optical code division multiplexing). This technology, developed by Oki in collaboration with Osaka University, allows service providers to guarantee transmission capacity of up to 10 Gbps in bandwidth for bi-directional communications over an access network. Service providers will also be able to offer flexible services for a variety of customer needs, such as offering multiple services on one network. The company will report its detailed results on September 10 at the 2002 IEICE (Institute of Electronics, Information, and Communication Engineers) Society Conference.

(PRWEB) September 10, 2002

Tokyo, Japan, September 9, 2002 -- Oki Electric Industry Co., Ltd. (TSE: 6703) today announced that the company has succeeded in developing a new optical-fiber access technology based on OCDM (optical code division multiplexing). This technology, developed by Oki in collaboration with Osaka University, allows service providers to guarantee transmission capacity of up to 10 Gbps in bandwidth for bi-directional communications over an access network. Service providers will also be able to offer flexible services for a variety of customer needs, such as offering multiple services on one network. The company will report its detailed results on September 10 at the 2002 IEICE (Institute of Electronics, Information, and Communication Engineers) Society Conference.

"Oki believes that this technology will become indispensable in providing valuable new services that flexibly respond to customer requirements on bandwidth. Customers will be able to enjoy multiple services such as motion pictures, voices, and data simultaneously under the real broadband environment. Our new method will expand the optical communications market," said Harushige Sugimoto, General Manager of the Corporate Research and Development Center at Oki Electric.

With current broadband services, it is difficult to provide customers with both large data-transmission capacity and QoS (quality of service) at the same time, since these are best-effort type services involving shared bandwidths among a number of users. With the new OCDM technology, the bandwidth of a wavelength in an optical fiber is further multiplexed and de-multiplexed by optical codes. This technology also allows for the allocation of services and users using these optical codes, which enables service providers to control a variety of bandwidths flexibly according to customer requests. Oki has succeeded in proving that the new technology will allow service providers to guarantee bandwidth up to 10 Gbps, one hundred to one thousand times of the capacity of current services.

The optical encoder/decoder Oki has developed utilizes a passive optical element, the FBG (Fiber-Bragg-Grating) filter. Oki has succeeded in enhancing the data bit rate of an FBG-type encoder/decoder, and this makes it possible to encode signals at various speeds (from 1Gbps to 10Gbps) with one encoder/decoder. Since the equipment does not require an electrical power supply, a much smaller optical transmission system becomes possible at lower cost.

Using this newly developed technology, Oki intends to develop commercial optical encoder/decoder products and an optical encoder/decoder and optical code transceiver/receiver within a year.

About the OCDM Method:

This is a method used to multiplex signals by diffusing them via various optical codes on an optical fiber; this method enables much more effective use of optical signal frequency than possible with WDM technology. Receivers acquire the coincident signals by selecting codes. Passive optical elements such as FBG can be used for an encoder/decoder, which results in a faster signal rate, due to the lack of electrical limitation.

Notes:

Names of companies and products are trademarks or registered trademarks of the respective companies.

About Oki Electric Industry Co., Ltd.

Founded more than a century ago in 1881, Oki Electric Industry Co., Ltd. is Japan's first telecommunications manufacturer, headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. With more than 23,000 employees worldwide, Oki Electric provides customers with top-quality products, technologies and solutions for telecommunications systems, information systems and electronic devices through its corporate vision, "Oki, Network Solutions for a Global Society." Visit Oki's global web site at http://www. oki. com/ (http://www. oki. com/).

What Is Flowering Now In Early April

2011-08-19T05:28:00.000-07:00

What Is Flowering Now In Early April

Woodbine, MD (PRWEB) April 10, 2007

As a lifelong Horticultural professional, Vicki Smith (www. LGYP. com) has news about what is flowering during early April across the eastern U. S. and guidance for growing these beautiful plants in the home garden. With so much focus on outdoor living and container gardening, these colorful trees, ornamental shrubs and evergreens will bring excitement to the landscape, patio, and deck or in raised planters.

Throughout the Southeastern United States hybrid evergreen Azaleas are beginning to dazzle winter-weary gardeners and nature lovers. One of the delights of Azaleas is a staggered mix of varieties so there can be Azaleas blooming in the landscape for 6-8 weeks. Typically evergreen azalea (http://www. lgyp. com/results. asp? cc=GIYP&pID=21963&biz=2&sq=azalea&nameType=Common&plantCommon=azalea) blooms are in the cool color ranges of white, pink, rose, red, lavender and purple.

Glorious flowering trees, many of which have been in bloom for weeks, are continuing their show. Red and White Redbuds and selected cultivars (Cercis Canadensis), small and large Magnolias of multiple species and hybrids, native white, pink and red Dogwoods (Cornus florida), Ornamental flowering pears (Pyrus calleryana) and graceful Flowering Cherries (Prunus) of many species, including several notable hybrids provide many weeks of incredible beauty. The spring garden can have lovely trees blossoming for months instead of weeks by planting several species of trees or several selections within a species.

The Mid-Atlantic region is coming into bloom. Forsythias (http://www. lgyp. com/results. asp? cc=GIYP&pID=27674&biz=2&sq=Forsythia&nameType=Botanical) throughout the differing parts of the geographic region are at various stages of bloom. As a consistent harbinger of spring, the rich golden-yellow brightness can be enjoyed longer by choosing several different varieties to extend bloom time. The earliest evergreen hybrid Azaleas are just beginning to show color. To try to sort out confusion: botanically all Azaleas are Rhododendrons but not all Rhododendrons are Azaleas. Don't let this technical difference slow you down; enjoy both the early blooming Azaleas, generally smaller growing with smaller leaves, planting several different groups to extend bloom time and enjoy the later blooming Rhododendrons, generally larger growing and larger leaved, when they bloom in late April and May.

In the same family as Azaleas and Rhododendrons is Pieris japonica, known also by the common names of Japanese Pieris (http://www. lgyp. com/results. asp? cc=GIYP&pID=50544&biz=2&sq=pieris&nameType=Botanical) and Andromeda. The Blooms are white, pinks, and reds, in prominent cascading panicles for several weeks. Some cultivars have rich fragrances that add another nice dimension to the garden.

Magnolias are in color and can be enjoyed for the darker colors on their buds and the lighter tones of the opened flowers. There are a multitude of Magnolias that are hardy to the Mid-Atlantic region. Simply planting several different species, cultivars or hybrids can easily allow the homeowner to enjoy the wide range of colors they offer longer. Much breeding work has been done, much by the U. S. Department of Agriculture, that has resulted in interesting, powerfully colored, smaller growing hybrids ideal for today's smaller landscapes.

Flowering Cherries (http://www. lgyp. com/results. asp? cc=GIYP&pID=27259&biz=2&sq=cherry&nameType=Common&plantCommon=cherry)(Prunus) are starting to blossom and bloom are different levels depending on where the garden is within the diverse region. Flowering generally peaks the first week in April for the most famous group of Cherries in the US at the Tidal Basin, around the Jefferson Memorial in Washington D. C.

With the long winter officially over, the Northeast is continuing to enjoy the late winter, early spring blooming Witchhazels (Hamamelis), many of which are also fragrant. With so little color in the winter garden, the landscape can easily be enlivened by enjoying several different Witchhazels to add other bloom colors and extend the overall blooming of this interesting group of plants. Generally yellow-blooming the Witchhazels are followed by golden-yellow flowering Forsythias, brightening up the landscape on still cloudy days.

Home gardeners are just beginning to see landscape color on flowering trees. Magnolias (http://www. lgyp. com/results. asp? cc=GIYP&pID=43800&biz=2&sq=magnolia&nameType=Botanical) typically start to bloom first, since there are so many choices in species, cultivars and hybrids. Even in smaller residential yards, it is still easy to enjoy Magnolia blooms longer by planting several smaller growing selections to stagger the blooms.

Ornamental Cherry trees will at least be beginning their blooming cycle depending on where the gardener lives in this diverse region with many hardiness zones. Cherries (Prunus) have many different species, cultivars and hybrids with typical tree shapes as well as dramatic weeping cultivars that can stop traffic at their peak.

Many of the trees, shrubs and evergreens mentioned are quite low-maintenance, many native plants, often needing only to be planted in the right spot originally and occasionally be given more mulch and a little fertilizer. With dramatic, easy to grow plants that add color to the garden for weeks or months on end, it can be very satisfying to enjoy spring's new energy and reap the results of just a small amount of effort as the gardener views the garden throughout the gardening year. Once a home gardener gets the "gardening bug", the time and effort can easily be seen as fun. Focusing on garden accents, even if it is just one specimen plant that adds one ornamental characteristic at a time, will be a delight to your senses week after week.

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Global Smart Card Shipments to Exceed 9.6 Billion Units by 2012, According to a New Report by Global Industry Analysts, Inc

2011-08-18T14:02:00.000-07:00

Global Smart Card Shipments to Exceed 9.6 Billion Units by 2012, According to a New Report by Global Industry Analysts, Inc.

As businesses evolve in a dynamic global market, smart card usage has also expanded to cover various applications across varied markets. With rising concerns related to security, fraud, and data privacy, applications based on information technology, wireless communications, and other commercial sectors are adopting smart cards.

San Jose, CA (PRWEB) November 11, 2008

The market for smart cards witnessed technological advancements that led to the increasing growth of the product. Manufacturers are forced to adopt new strategies for growth to counter competition from new entrants, which also aided in the market growth. Further, the smart card market is expected to witness significant growth in various segments including contactless payment, ID, NFC, and SIM cards.

The contactless smart card market registered a significant growth due to major developments in the micro-payment and e-passport segments. The micro-payment segment is poised for growth with its successful launch in some parts of Asia, Europe and North America, while the US Visa Waiver Program deadline is driving the participating countries to accelerate their e-passport rollouts.

Asia-Pacific emerged as the largest regional market in terms of smart card shipments (http://www. strategyr. com/Smart_Cards_Market_Report. asp), capturing nearly 56.4% of global market in 2008. Regional shipments in Asia-Pacific are projected to increase at a compounded annual rate of 15.3% over the period 2008-2012. Microprocessor card shipments (http://www. strategyr. com/Smart_Cards_Market_Report. asp) accounted for nearly 85.6% of global market in 2008. In terms of revenue, Japan represents the fastest growing regional market, reflecting a CAGR of 29.8%, over the period 2000-2010. Smart cards usage for security applications (http://www. strategyr. com/Smart_Cards_Market_Report. asp) is expected to grow at a compounded annual rate of 29.1%, during the period 2000-2010.

Leading global and regional players operating in the industry include Austria Card GmbH, Gemalto N. V., Giesecke & Devrient GmbH, Incard SpA, Oberthur Card Systems SA, Sagem Orga GmbH, and STMicroelectronics.

The report titled "Smart Cards: A Global Strategic Business Report" published by Global Industry Analysts, Inc., analyzes the global market with hard-to-find data and analytics for key regional markets such as the Europe and Asia-Pacific, alongside up and coming markets such as Latin America and the United States. The report provides a comprehensive review of market trends and issues, market drivers, major players, competitive landscape, recent developments, mergers, acquisitions, alliances, product launches and other strategic industry activities. Analytical estimates and projections are presented in terms of units and US$ over the years 2000 through 2015, for the product segments - Memory Cards and Microprocessor Cards. Analytics are also provided in terms of end-use segments including Telecommunications, Financial/Banking, Government/Healthcare, Security, Public Transportation, and Pay TV & Educational/Campus Solutions.

For more details about this research report, please visit http://www. strategyr. com/Smart_Cards_Market_Report. asp (http://www. strategyr. com/Smart_Cards_Market_Report. asp).

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Atrion Releases Intelligent Authoring 4.1 With Major Updates in Managed Regulatory Content

2011-08-18T03:51:00.000-07:00

Atrion Releases Intelligent Authoring 4.1 With Major Updates in Managed Regulatory Content

Atrion International releases Intelligent Authoring (IA) 4.1 featuring significant new updates to its Managed Regulatory Content to facilitate localized regulatory compliance for formula-based companies.

Montreal, Quebec (PRWEB) January 14, 2009

Atrion International announces the availability of Intelligent Authoring (IA) (http://www. atrionintl. com/intelligenceauthoring. html) release 4.1 - part of the Atrion Product Compliance Solution (http://www. atrionintl. com/solutions. html). The new version features significant new updates to its Managed Regulatory Content (http://www. atrionintl. com/PLCS_contentengine. html) to facilitate localized regulatory compliance for formula-based companies. Additions include localized GHS support for Taiwan, Thailand and New Zealand, as well as significant regulation updates specific to the Paint & Coatings and Flavors & Fragrances industries.

"Regardless of size or competitive position on the market, formula-based chemical companies need to adequately address compliance issues and ensure product-greening at every stage of the product life cycle," said Frank Arcadi, Vice President of Product Strategy and Direction at Atrion. "Atrion's IA application provides the most up-to-date regulatory content available and the automated tools these companies need to facilitate product compliance. This can be of particular benefit for mid-market organizations that need to compete and position themselves for growth, but may not have the resources or capabilities to support highly customized systems and infrastructures."

Atrion's IA application is a cost-effective and scalable solution that requires minimal additional resources or investment in sophisticated systems. The application facilitates product compliance by automating the creation of globally compliant and multi-lingual Material Safety Data Sheets MSDS / SDS, labels, hazard summary sheets, documents related to transportation, inventory reports, etc.

IA 4.1 - Managed Regulatory Content Updates
In keeping with its mission to remain at the forefront of changing environmental regulations, and continue to facilitate product compliance for process-intensive, chemical-based companies, Atrion's IA 4.1 includes several key updates to its Managed Regulatory Content.

Additional GHS Support
GHS (http://www. atrionintl. com/ghssolutions. html) support has been added for Taiwan, Thailand and New Zealand, in addition to the existing support for Japan and Korea. New forms, sentences and logic were added enabling users to create compliant safety data sheets and labels for these countries. Atrion will continue to track the GHS schedule and will add support as additional countries announce their plans for GHS adoption.

VOC Regulation Support for Paint & Coatings Industry
Other enhancements in IA 4.1 include updates addressing VOC regulations for Australia, Canada, the United States (CARB, EPA and OTC) and Hong Kong. Users can now determine the VOC content of a paint or consumer product in accordance with the different calculation methods specified in these countries. In addition, exempt lists (substances that are not VOC) will be supplied through Atrion's data products, providing a greater degree of automation. Finally, existing support for EU, UK and Switzerland VOC regulations have been revised, improved and integrated with new content addressing this complex requirement.

Content Updates for Flavors & Fragrances Industry
IA 4.1's Managed Regulatory Content also features several new additions that are pertinent to the flavors and fragrances industry sector:
IFRA Certificate Implementation - IA 4.1 now greatly facilitates the production of IFRA certificates by implementing the concentration limits for all substances--in every category--that are restricted and/or prohibited by IFRA. Rules are also included to determine the MAC for any substance or mixture of fragrance material, taking into account all the limitations set by IFRA.

EFFA Code of Practice - In support of EFFA's proposed 'commonly used substances',classification scheme that aims to comply with Europe's current Dangerous Substances Directive, IA 4.1 now includes Risk and Safety phrases that can be easily leveraged by standard rules calculating the classification for simple substances or complex mixtures (calculation compliant with the Dangerous Preparation Directive).

EU Cosmetics Directive - Full implementation of the 'EU Cosmetics Directive (76/768/EEC)' has been provided in IA 4.1, in addition to the 'Fragrance Safety Evaluation Form' prescribed by COLIPA.

Atrion monitors any changes to the IFRA CoP and EFFA CoP, and data is kept up-to-date to ensure continuous compliance with the latest information available.

About Atrion International
Atrion International Inc., founded in 1989, delivers the most reliable, product compliance solutions for multinational 'formula-based' companies. By integrating the largest set of managed regulatory content into a prepackaged automated solution and connecting to key ERP systems, Atrion's Product Compliance Solution ensures that products will reach customers with minimal risks to brand image and shareholder value. Atrion International is headquartered in Montreal, Quebec, Canada with offices in the United States and Europe.

For more information about Atrion International, visit Atrion International (http://www. atrionintl. com).

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Carseek. com Reaches Out to Performance Car Enthusiasts

2011-08-16T04:17:00.000-07:00

Carseek. com Reaches Out to Performance Car Enthusiasts

With a reputation for maintaining and expanding a database of reviews, daily news updates, and comprehensive articles, Carseek. com works to include all genres of car owners in its coverage, from green-conscious hybrid drivers to performance and power enthusiasts. Additionally, the site provides material on car loans and provides mechanisms for customers to immediately apply for financing by supplying basic information through an intuitive interface. Combined, these elements make Carseek. com a complete resource for buying, owning, driving, and tuning a vehicle today.

San Jose, CA (PRWEB) June 16, 2008

Carseek. com (http://www. carseek. com/) In the current climate, car buyers feel less than politically correct if they aren't thinking "fuel efficient" and "environmentally friendly" when they hit the car lot. California-based Carseek. com knows, however, that performance and power enthusiasts remain undaunted by either concern in their love for pushing their machines to the limits. Consequently, the writers at Carseek are working hard to offer useful and comprehensive material to every class of the driving public.

"Buying cars (http://www. carseek. com/) these days is a little tricky in a political sense," said Wes Mayder, CEO and President of Carseek. com. "Nowadays if you boast about your new Hummer or talk about the aftermarket performance parts you just slapped on your ride, somebody at the table is likely to go ballistically green in your face. It left us with a dilemma. Which class of drivers do we tailor the site to accommodate? Our answer was simple. All of them. We've made a conscious choice to go green and a conscious choice not to abandon the performance lovers."

The performance niche is alive and well as is the street culture portrayed in the 2001 film, "The Fast and the Furious," which portrayed racers in modified Japanese coupes and sedans terrorizing the streets of LA. Consequently, the popularity of such mods burgeoned and the demand for aftermarket performance parts spiked sharply.

"Let's face it," said Mayder, "even in a world of $4 a gallon gas there will always be people tuning their cars beyond what anyone thought possible and they will always find ways to pit those cars against one another. I want to be clear. We don't support illegal street racing, but we do support the culture that wants to take a machine as far as it will go."

In a recently posted article, "Honda Accord's Hot Performance Mods (http://www. carseek. com/articles/honda-accord-performance. html)," Carseek's writers looked at the results to be obtained from adding a cold air intake, a racer pipe, high-flow exhaust manifold, and even swapping out the factory engine for a powerful H22A on a Honda Accord. "I guarantee you there were plenty of people reading that article and drooling over a parts catalog wondering if they could sell the missus on souping up the family car," said Mayder. "But by the same token, we know there are families struggling to pay their gas bills and we have content for them as well."

With articles (http://www. carseek. com/articles/) like "Hybrid vs. Gas - Comparison of Costs and Benefits" as well as more than a dozen comprehensive reviews of 2007 and 2008 hybrids offered by makers including Lexus, Toyota, Ford, Chevrolet, GMC, Honda, Mercury, Nissan, and Saturn, Carseek works to help drivers understand this new and sometimes confusing class of vehicles. In a frank examination of hybrid vehicles, Carseek considers issues like vehicle size, reputedly sluggish performance, high cost, and the true facts about fuel efficiency and low environmental impact. Additional titles in the Carseek library include "Hybrid Cars Technology Information - Ford Escape Hybrid SUV" and "Hydrogen Fuel Cell Car Technology - Information on Alternative Fuel Cars."

"Some people might accuse us of a schizophrenic approach to automotive coverage in this decision to address power nuts and environmentally, fuel-efficient vehicles under one umbrella," said Mayder. "But in an industry evolving this rapidly, we simply cannot justify orphaning anyone. The car driving experience in America is changing and we're committed to changing with it, but right now there are still performance enthusiasts and we're going to write for them too."

At Carseek. com vehicle reviews are posted according to manufacturer with daily news briefs appearing in the site's right-hand column. Additional tools like "Insure" and "car loans (http://www. carseek. com/finance/)" can also be found on the top menu with access to the site's comprehensive library under "Articles." The editors invite your questions, comments, and ideas. Send email to: editor @ carseek. com.

Corporate Summary
Carseek. com, based in San Jose, California, works with a nationwide clientele. Since its launch in 2005, Carseek has processed more than 200,000 new car purchases. With an expanding database of news, articles, and more than 350 extensive car reviews, the site is a "one stop shop" for auto enthusiasts and new car buyers.

Contact Information:
Wes Mayder, CEO and President
Carseek. com
Santana Towers
3031 Tisch Way, 7th Floor
San Jose, CA 95128
Ph. 408-554-8990
Fax 408-554-8996
Email: partners @ carseek. com

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Research And Markets: Study The Worldwide DSL Market 2005 Now

2011-08-15T22:35:00.000-07:00

Research And Markets: Study The Worldwide DSL Market 2005 Now

Research and Markets (researchandmarkets. com/reports/c11151) has announced the addition of The Worldwide DSL Subscriber Market, 2005 to their offering.

(PRWEB) December 17, 2004

Research and Markets (http://www. researchandmarkets. com/reports/c11151 (http://www. researchandmarkets. com/reports/c11151)) has announced the addition of The Worldwide DSL Subscriber Market, 2005 to their offering.

In 2004, the number of DSL subscribers in Asia and Europe grew rapidly due to low-price promotions by telecoms, while in North America, the number of new DSL subscribers surpassed the number of new cable modem subscribers for the first time ever. Looking ahead to 2005, now that the DSL penetration rate has already reached a high level, broadband providers will be seeking to achieve not only further subscriber growth, but also the development of services such as VoIP, IPTV, and VOD. This report will examine the key issues affecting individual regional markets in 2005, and will discuss the prospects for subscriber growth and service development in each market.

List of Topics

DSL Subscriber forecasts for North America, Western Europe, Asia, and emerging markets in 2005. Special discussion on competition between telecoms, MSOs, and ISPs, as well as the impact of ADSL2+ roll out and the popularity of bundling strategies that pair DSL with VoIP, satellite, or cable TV services; industry review of the first three quarters of 2004 and a global forecast for 2005, including DSL subscriber scale, DSL market share by region, significant trends in major markets, product mix, key components, business types, CO equipment investment plans for major telecoms, and key issues facing the industry in 2005.

The companies mentioned in this report are as follows:

Arcor, Beijing Municipal Telephone Bureau, Beijing Telecom, Bell Canada, BellSouth, British Ofcom, British Telecom, BSNL, Cablevision, Cegetel, Charter, China Netcom, China Telecom, Chunghua Telecom, Comcast, Deutsche Telecom, DirecTV, Echostar, FCC, France Telecom, German RegTP, HanseNet, ITU, Japan Ministry of Public Management, Home Affairs, Posts & Communications, J-Com, KDDI, MGM, Neuf, Noos, NTL, NTT East & West, PCCW, PrimaCom, QSC, Qwest, SBC, Shaw, Siemens, Softbank, TBS, Telefonica de Argentina, Telekomunikacja Polska, Telewest, Time Warner, T-Online, United Internet, UPC France, Verizon, Vonage, Wanadoo.

For more information visit http://www. researchandmarkets. com/reports/c11151 (http://www. researchandmarkets. com/reports/c11151)

Laura Wood

Senior Manager

Research and Markets

Press@researchandmarkets. com

Fax: +353 1 4100 980

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Inscribed, Limited-Edition Sonny Rollins Photos for Sale Exclusively at SonnyRollins. com

2011-08-15T19:31:00.000-07:00

Inscribed, Limited-Edition Sonny Rollins Photos for Sale Exclusively at SonnyRollins. com

A 1991 black-and-white photo of tenor saxophonist Sonny Rollins, taken on the beach in Miyazaki, Japan by renowned photographer Jin Akutagawa, is being sold in a limited edition of 100 on Rollins's web site, www. SonnyRollins. com. The numbered collector's-item prints, which will be personally inscribed by the legendary saxophonist, are the latest inducement for visiting the informative -- and heavily trafficked -- site.

Richmond, CA (PRWEB) April 11, 2007

Tenor saxophonist Sonny Rollins has offered visitors to his web site (http://www. sonnyrollins. com) an array of incentives just for showing up -- from video interviews to rare downloadable tracks to a series of monthly video podcasts highlighting different aspects of Rollins's life and music. Now visitors have the opportunity to purchase fine art: a personally inscribed, limited-edition photograph of the saxophonist by the acclaimed Japanese photographer Jin Akutagawa.

The black-and-white image of Rollins playing his saxophone on the beach was taken on October 26, 1991, at Kizakihama Beach in Miyazaki, Japan. The weather appears threatening, the wind is whipping up, but Rollins -- in baseball cap, trenchcoat and high-top sneakers -- seems in his element, horn aloft.

"We were supposed to have a concert at the beach," Rollins recalls of that day, "and we were there for the sound check, but the weather was problematic, very overcast. I like clouds, and I like playing on the beach, so I just started playing there waiting to go to the venue, then do the concert later.

"Jin and I had met several times before when I played in Miyazaki. It's a very interesting place; the people there are very artistic.

"Playing outside is always great," adds Rollins, who famously spent two years (1959-61) practicing on New York's Williamsburg Bridge, above the East River. "The water, in particular, is proactive with sounds, very exhilarating."

The numbered collector's-item prints are available exclusively on Rollins's web site and will not be reissued. Only 100 are available. Rollins will personalize each photo with an inscription (limited to a maximum of six words).

Prints are matte, 11x14 inches unframed. The process (C41 processing on Fuji archival paper) and mounting (on acid-free museum board) produce the highest-quality photograph possible. Replication and mounting are by Duggal Photo Labs in New York. Cost per print, including shipping, is $350 U. S. and $425 international. Photos are shipped overnight express with delivery confirmation.

Since the Sonny Rollins web site's debut, on Sonny's 75th birthday in September 2005, web producer Bret Primack has successfully programmed the site with regularly updated multimedia content, including many interviews with Sonny. The site also serves as the nexus for Rollins's global audience, where his loyal fans and new listeners alike have the opportunity to interact with the Saxophone Colossus via his Guestbook.

To market the site, Primack posts Sonny's videos on YouTube, and syndicates the Sonny Rollins Podcast to bloggers, and on iTunes. "The number of people who are watching and downloading Sonny's Podcasts and visiting Sonny's site continues to grow," Primack asserts, "because of Sonny's reputation as well as our content. But what's most interesting is that so many visitors are teenagers. They use the site to both hear and purchase his music, and to learn more about Sonny and his vital contributions to jazz."

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Go Go Gadget Game! Inspector Gadget’s MAD Dash Brings Endless Fun to the iPhone

2011-08-14T09:46:00.000-07:00

Go Go Gadget Game! Inspector Gadget’s MAD Dash Brings Endless Fun to the iPhone

XMG Studio Announces the Release of a New Game for Apple’s iDevices Based on the Iconic 1980s Character and TV Series

Toronto (PRWEB) December 16, 2010

Everyone’s favorite bumbling detective, Inspector Gadget, finds his way onto a new game for the iPhone and iPod Touch. Developed by award-winning Canadian mobile game developers XMG Studio, and under license from CPLG Canada, the game is now available in Apple’s App Stores around the world.

In Inspector Gadget’s Mad Dash, you control the intrepid Inspector as he dashes over roof-tops on his rocket skates, swings from cranes with his spring loaded arms, and flies through the air with the help of his umbrella hat in a race to save niece Penny from the clutches of the evil Dr. Claw. Along the way you must jump, dodge and avoid various obstacles, from benign banana peels so easy to slip on to high voltage power lines, dangerous pitfalls, and Dr. Claw’s insidious bombs and missiles.

Throughout the game, the player will collect G’s – special coins that allow you to unlock bonus content at the end of the game. Bonus content includes a soundboard of classic quotes from the original hit show, a first look at pages from Viper Comics’ upcoming Inspector Gadget comic book series, concept art from the game, and a scrambled image that reveals the face of the mysterious Dr. Claw once certain gameplay achievements have been met.

“We have been very careful to stay true to the art and sound styles of the original character and TV series while creating a game that is fun and addictive,” says Ray Sharma, Founder and CEO of XMG Studio. “The bonus content, especially the digital Comic Book from Viper Comics adds an entirely new level of entertainment to an already fun purchase.”

The iPhone and iPad game, which also runs on Apple's iPad device, integrates Apple’s Game Center, allowing you to share your scores with friends and see how you do on a global leader board, while unlocking special achievements and awards. The game, available immediately, will retail for USD $1.99.

About CPLG Canada

CPLG is one of the world’s leading entertainment and sport licensing agencies with offices in the U. S., Canada, UK, Benelux, France, Germany, Italy, Portugal, Spain, Korea and Japan. CPLG, the licensing arm of Cookie Jar, has more than 35 years of experience in the licensing industry. CPLG’s often-imitated company structure provides each of its clients with dedicated licensing, marketing and industry professionals and a fully-integrated design, legal and accounting service.

About XMG Studio Inc.

XMG Studio is an award-winning developer of hit games for mobile devices. Hit titles include Drag Racer: Pro Tuner, Style Studio: Fashion Designer, Cannon Cadets, Little Metal Ball, Marine sharpshooter, and Pandemica.

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Global Sports & Fitness Nutrition Market is Projected to Reach US$44.8 Billion in 2015, According to New Report by Global Industry Analysts, Inc

2011-08-13T22:10:00.000-07:00

Global Sports & Fitness Nutrition Market is Projected to Reach US$44.8 Billion in 2015, According to New Report by Global Industry Analysts, Inc.

GIA announces the release of a comprehensive global report on Sports & Fitness Nutrition market. World sports & fitness nutrition market is projected to reach US$44.8 billion by the year 2015. Growth in this market will primarily be driven by resurgence of demand fundamentals, such as, rising, and uncompromising emphasis on health and wellness, improving income levels, strengthening consumer sentiment/confidence, waxing propensity to spend, speed and agility in new product innovation, and increase in the adoption of western-styled food across Asian countries.

San Jose, California (Vocus) October 19, 2010

Sports and fitness nutrition products flaunts established consumption patterns, thanks to its proven nutritional and health benefits, and rising fitness-crazy generation. A key reason fingered for the growing popularity of fitness products is the long-term implications for health, and ease of use offered together with innovations in product packaging. As stated by the new market research report, Sports & Fitness Nutrition market in the US and Japan, together account for a lion’s share of the global market. Beginning from late 2007, the worldwide economic recession took its toll on demand, with consumption patterns showing signs of distress. The continued fall in employment rates, crumbling disposable incomes, reduction in household wealth, and plummeting per capita spends, have together caused a slowdown in sales from previous levels.

Segment wise, Sports/Energy Drinks represents the largest market for Sports & Fitness Nutrition. Energy drinks that are targeted at blue-collar groups or low-income consumers suffered a slowdown. In the supplements market, the recession drove down premium luxury brands while lifting sales of niche categories like mood enhancers. Future growth in consumption will be concentrated in emerging markets, such as China, India, and Latin America. The burgeoning middle-class consumers in these countries exhibit willingness to spend on health and wellness, and are keen to adopt Western lifestyles. Market for Supplements in Latin America is expected to surge at a CAGR of more than 7.0% over the analysis period.

Rising tide of regulatory changes across the world is the most serious issue affecting the future of global supplement sales. Supplement companies operating in North America, Europe, Asia, Latin America, and Russia, are awaiting possible changes in legislation that may affect the ingredients used in supplements, and the health and marketing claims that is to be made for such products. Several companies have been found to be padding their dietary supplements with steroids or FDA-approved drugs, making supplements illicit drugs rather than dietary supplements. With sports nutrition market experiencing quite a lot of action in the last few years, regulatory bodies now assume a major role, coming up with strict enforcement policies toward sports nutrition.

Key players in the Sports & Fitness Nutrition marketplace include Abbott Nutrition, AST Sports Science, Body Wise International Inc., Champion Nutrition Inc., Clif Bar Inc, Coca-Cola Co, Dr Pepper Snapple Group Inc., Dymatize Enterprises Inc., GlaxoSmithKline Plc, Hansen Natural Corporation, Kraft Foods Inc., Maximuscle Ltd, MuscleTech Research and Development Inc., NBTY Inc, Nestlé SA, Optimum Nutrition Inc, Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., PepsiCo Inc, Red Bull GmbH, Seven Seas Ltd, Slim-Fast Foods Company, Yakult Honsha Co., Ltd., among others.

The research report titled "Sports & Fitness Nutrition: A Global Strategic Business Report", announced by Global Industry Analysts Inc., provides a comprehensive review of market trends, drivers, challenges, competition, company profile, mergers and acquisitions and other strategic industry activity. The report offers market estimates and projections in (US$) for major geographic markets such as United States, Canada, Japan, France, Germany, the UK, Italy, Spain, Russia, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Rest of World. Key segments analyzed include Foods and Drinks (Sports/Energy Bars, Sports/Energy Drinks and Powders to Mix) and Supplements (Amino Acids/Derivatives, Herbal Products, Prohormones, Vitamins/Minerals and Others).

For more details about this comprehensive market research report, please visit –
Http://www. strategyr. com/Sports_And_Fitness_Nutrition_Market_Report. asp

Global Industry Analysts, Inc.
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Rodeo Drive Plastic Surgery Named #1 Destination for Plastic Surgery Travel

2011-08-12T20:29:00.000-07:00

Rodeo Drive Plastic Surgery Named #1 Destination for Plastic Surgery Travel

Rodeo Drive Plastic Surgery recently was named the #1 travel destination for plastic surgery by iExplore, the internationally renowned travel web site.

Beverly Hills, CA (PRWEB) May 4, 2009

Rodeo Drive Plastic Surgery, located on Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills, has become a magnet for people traveling for plastic surgery with its Rodeo Drive Transformation Vacation(TM). Recognizing its innovative programs and position as a leader in the area, the travel web site iExplore recently ranked the Center as the #1 destination for plastic surgery, both in North America and the world.

According to medical director Dr. Lloyd Krieger, roughly 25 percent of his patients drive or fly in from locales at least two hours away. Many come from Northern California cities, while others from such states as Alabama, Mississippi, Massachusetts, New York, New Jersey and abroad including the United Kingdom, Germany, New Zealand, Korea, Canada, Ivory Coast, and Saudi Arabia among many others. "They are choosing to spend those first crucial days of recovery in a quiet hotel or other facility where they can get the care they need, but also take in what we have to offer here as a get-away city."

Rodeo Drive Plastic Surgery includes "concierge" style services to help visiting patients coordinate hotel or facility accommodations, make reservations or book excursions and shopping trips. Krieger's practice also offers other services that connect patients with Rodeo Drive businesses, such beauty salons and fashion retailers, where they can get help starting new workout routines or re-vamping their wardrobes or skincare regimens. Those amenities make it possible to help turn what can be sometimes a tedious recovery process into a life-transforming adventure.

The advantages of an out-of-town recovery presents an appealing option for some patients who may not have the luxury to create a quiet setting back home, due to children or other obligations. While away they have time to take in the immediate effects of their surgery and begin adjusting to physical changes before going home, both important facets of the healing process. Krieger stresses recovery from even the most minor procedures takes longer than just a week or two, and that additional recovery time is always involved once a patient gets back home. "I am a strong believer that if my patients have a positive recovery experience they will enjoy their final results more and they will heal faster," says Krieger.

About Dr. Krieger: Dr. Krieger is a Los Angeles cosmetic surgeon (http://www. rodeodriveplasticsurgery. com/aboutusmedical. html) who was educated at Stanford University and the University of Chicago. He completed his residencies in general surgery and plastic surgery at UCLA Medical Center and maintains operating privileges at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. He has established a unique professional network to offer his patients a lifestyle overhaul along with their surgery, which may include a new wardrobe at nearby Rodeo Drive shops, a new hairstyle, spa treatments or a new fitness regime following such procedures as Beverly Hills breast augmentation (http://www. rodeodriveplasticsurgery. com/proced-breast. html) or rhinoplasty (http://www. rodeodriverhinoplasty. com).

About Rodeo Drive Plastic Surgery: Nestled next to Chanel, Dior and Tiffany & Co., Rodeo Drive Plastic Surgery is the only plastic surgery center on Rodeo Drive. The posh 5,000 square foot facility looks more like a boutique than a doctor's office. This center specializes in Los Angeles liposuction (http://www. rodeodriveplasticsurgery. com/proced-lipo. html) and all cosmetic procedures.

Rodeo Drive Plastic Surgery's on-site surgery center is accredited by AAAHC and Medicare and the full-sized operating rooms and recovery suites are equipped with the latest equipment and fully staffed at all times to provide the best patient care possible. "We designed our center to combine the convenience of storefront shopping with what I call the Four Seasons treatment," Dr. Krieger concludes. "Because cosmetic surgery is elective, people are looking for a first-class experience, and that's what we offer at our center." California cosmetic surgery is practiced in a cutting edge environment and the center seeks to define the best in service and latest techniques in plastic surgery.

Rodeo Drive Plastic Surgery and its medical director Dr. Lloyd Krieger have been featured in the local, national, and international media. Some recent stories have appeared on Access Hollywood, Elle, Star, InTouch Weekly, Life & Style, Maxim, The Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Magazine, Fortune, The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, The Los Angeles Daily News, The Washington Times, CNBC, KTLA Morning News, Univision, Telemundo, France's Télévision Française 1, Japan's Chocolat Siene magazine, Mexico City's Reforma magazine, Denmark's Q magazine, Sweden's Afton Bladet newspaper, New Zealand's Flipside magazine, and England's Daily Mail and Sunday Express newspapers and Grazia magazine.

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Singapore Delivers Games to Asia’s $14 billion Video Game Market

2011-08-12T11:26:00.000-07:00

Singapore Delivers Games to Asia’s $14 billion Video Game Market

Singapore’s Games Exchange Alliance (GXA) localises and delivers games to Asian gamers in a market expected to hit $23 billion by 2009. GXA offers a full-suite of games services from game development, deployment solutions and market access to 13 Asian countries.

Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) May 11, 2006

The Infocomm Development Authority of Singapore (IDA) and Games Exchange Alliance (GXA) led Singapore’s games industry for the first time at the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3). With 13 exhibiting companies, the 1,600 square metre Singapore pavilion featured the IDA-initiated Games Exchange Alliance (GXA). Having grown from strength to strength, the 25-member Alliance is now able to provide a more comprehensive spectrum of resources to take games from the development stage to full deployment, including 'last-mile' commercialisation to 13 countries in Asia. The Asia market is projected to grow to $23 billion by 2009.*

In one of the GXA’s milestones, Activate Interactive, a GXA member, developed for Nokia a world’s first cross-platform MMORPG (massively multi-player online role-playing game) that is playable on both the computer and mobile phones in real time. Now, gamers can fight monsters, find treasures and meet new friends no matter where they are - at home or on the go. The multi-platform game development and distribution services in Singapore allow video game producers to effectively tap into Asia’s wireless and online gaming markets. The wireless market is expected to exceed 230 million mobile gamers spending over $5 billion a year by 2009 while the subscription market is expected to exceed $7 billion.*

Mr Aroon TAN, Chairman of the GXA said: "With complete access to technology, talent and markets, the GXA’s bundling of complementary games services among its members will allow for an integrated value-chain approach. There will also be greater economies of scale through the wider spectrum of services, offering one-stop convenience for our international partners. This platform is already being adopted by Singapore and International development studios.”

The launch of the first multi-platform MMORPG is the latest success to come from a GXA member, aligned with IDA’s efforts to transform Singapore into a development, testing and deployment center for the regional video game industry.

Mr Thomas LIM, Director, Education, Learning, Digital Media and Entertainment, IDA said: “In order for Singapore to be recognised as a hub for game development and distribution, we need to use cutting-edge technology creatively. We believe that cross-platform gaming is one of the future growth areas for gaming in Asia. As a Games Exchange marketplace, Singapore is ready to develop and launch cross-platform games across the region.”

IDA has launched programmes such as the Games Bazaar1, Games Market Access Programme2 and GXA3 to attract more game publishers and developers to use Singapore as their base. The 25 members of the GXA provide services in development, localisation, hosting, distribution and marketing throughout Asia. Over 20 games have shortened their time to market by making use of Singapore’s Games Bazaar.

North American and European companies like 10tacle Studios, Boonty, Electronic Arts and Real Arcade have established development studios and online game hubs in Singapore.

“Delivering games Asian gamers want to play is one challenge. 10TACLE STUDIOS recognises that keeping the player interested, refreshing the experience, attracting new players throughout the product’s life span is also critical. The user experience must be something that keeps players coming back. I firmly believe that it is because of Singapore’s digital hub position that makes it an ideal destination to host a competency centre such as 10TACLE STUDIOS ASIA, which aims to provide a valuable resource for our Western studios,” said Mr Michele PES, CEO (Group) 10TACLE STUDIOS AG.

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INFOCOMM DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF SINGAPORE

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Notes to Editor:

1 Singapore's Games Bazaar is a scalable hosting platform that allows games companies, publishers and distributors to test and deploy their games titles regionally faster, at greater ease and without facing high initial capital costs. It partners with major telecommunications and hosting provider, SingTel EXPAN, and leading technology provider, Hewlett Packard Singapore, to defray up to 80 per cent of the hosting costs during the first six months of trial with the Games Bazaar.

2 In a joint government-industry effort, IDA together with Singapore-based regional internet communications service provider, Pacific Internet, launched a Games Market Access Program or Games MAP. Games MAP will offer a full suite of services ranging from monthly fixed-priced regional deployment, hosting and distribution, community building and marketing support. Powered by Sun Microsystems via deployment of the Sun Games Server Technology, Games MAP aims to provide game companies faster access to market and scalability with cross platform capabilities.

3 A games industry association initiated by IDA, called the Games Exchange

Alliance or GXA, is equipped to provide a full value-chain of services and market access for game companies. Under this alliance, we have more than a dozen members comprising of games service providers to publishers and developers, content localisation and e-payment solutions providers.

Drawing on members’ strength, the GXA can help game companies all over the world to cross last-mile commercialisation hurdles to place titles into the hands of Asian gamers. GXA provide market access through our members to over 13 key Asian countries. Some of the countries includes: China, Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, Brunei, India, Philippines, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Japan, Australia, Singapore, Malaysia

*PricewaterhouseCooper Global Entertainment and Media Outlook 2005-2009

About Infocomm Development Authority of Singapore

The Infocomm Development Authority of Singapore (IDA) is committed to growing Singapore into a dynamic global infocomm hub. IDA uses an integrated approach to developing info-communications in Singapore. This involves nurturing a competitive telecoms market as well as a conducive business environment with programmes and schemes for both local and international companies. For more information, visit www. idanews. gov. sg.

For media clarification, please contact: -

US PR Contact

Fortex Group

Mr Ephraim Cohen

Mobile: +1917-215-5413

Telephone: +1-212-631-5823

Singapore IDA PR Contact

Infocomm Development Authority of Singapore

Ms Jesmin TAN

Mobile: +65-9178-5831

Telephone: +65-6211-0917

About Games Exchange Alliance

The Games Exchange Alliance or GXA is an initiative by the Infocomm Development Authority, equipped to provide a full value-chain of services and market access for game companies. Under this alliance, there are 25 members comprising of games service providers to publishers and developers, content localisation and e-payment solutions providers.

The GXA can help game companies all over the world to cross last-mile commercialisation hurdles to place titles into the hands of Asian gamers. GXA provide market access through our members to over 13 key Asian countries. Some of the countries includes: China, Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, Brunei, India, Philippines, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Japan, Australia, Singapore, Malaysia. www. gxalliance. org

Singapore GXA Contact

Mr Aroon TAN

Telephone: +65-6221 2478

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World High Performance Alloys Market to Reach 10.27 Million Metric Tons by 2010, According to New Report by Global Industry Analysts, Inc

2011-08-12T03:12:00.000-07:00

World High Performance Alloys Market to Reach 10.27 Million Metric Tons by 2010, According to New Report by Global Industry Analysts, Inc.

Driven by the emerging demand from domestic and leisure end-use applications, and the burgeoning need for lightweight alloys in the transportation sector, the world high performance alloys market is projected to reach 10.27 million metric tons by the year 2010. The growing sophistication of industrial production and processing technologies, to offer compatibility with the use of high performance alloys as raw materials, is strengthening demand in most end-use industries. The criticality of modern contemporary devices to meet exceptional standards in terms of performance and longevity, is additionally lending traction to overall market growth.

San Jose, CA (PRWEB) July 25, 2007

The need for superior performance, efficiency, and durability in products, ranging from golf equipments to sophisticated high-tech, supersonic jet engines and spacecrafts, is fashioning a strong demand for high-grade, super-tensile, high performance alloys. Industries like transportation, consumer appliances, leisure, and industrial manufacturing, are generating increased demand for high performance alloys. The shifting focus of energy generation from coal-fired power stations to gas turbine generators is wielding a multiplier effect on market opportunities. For instance, energy deregulation induced development of infrastructure for gas turbine industrial plants, which is presently underway, is directly translating into demand for customized high performance alloys with specifically optimized mechanical properties. In addition to the transportation industry, lightweight alloys have recently begun making rapid inroads into the domestic appliance market, given the growing trend of miniaturization in consumer products such as mobile telephones and vacuum cleaners. In the transportation industry, demand for lighter vehicles, and automotive components with high stress threshold, are nurturing overall consumption of high performance alloys. Stringent environmental regulations, and the quest for a cleaner environment, together are accelerating the demand for advanced alloys used in the construction of both gas turbines and automotive vehicles. All of these factors, among several others, lay down strong fundamentals for future market growth and sustenance.

As stated by the recent report published by Global Industry Analysts, Inc., world high performance alloys market (http://www. strategyr. com/MCP-1013.asp) is dominated by non-ferrous alloys, which flaunt the potential to rise by 757 thousand metric tons by the end of the decade. The United States, Europe, and Asia-Pacific represent the three largest geographic markets for non-ferrous alloys, cornering over 80% of the market worldwide for the year 2006. Titanium, a product sub-segment within the non-ferrous alloys market (http://www. strategyr. com/MCP-1013.asp), is the fastest growing with a projected CAGR of 5.8% over the analysis period. Europe ranks as the largest consumer of Titanium. Refractory metals alloys market (http://www. strategyr. com/MCP-1013.asp) is projected to reach 177 thousand metric tons by the year 2010, with Molybdenum, Tungsten, and Tantalum markets, together expected to rise by 7315 metric tons over the period 2007-2010. Platinum group metal alloys market is expected to prop up total global growth, with the market expected to post a CAGR of 4.38%. United States, and Japan are expected to post CAGRs in excess of 4%, while Canada and Europe are expected to post CAGRs in excess of 5%. In Europe, Germany ranks as the largest individual market for high performance alloys, while Magnesium, Titanium, and Palladium ranks as the fastest growing product segments with growth in each of the segment falling in between 5% to 6.4%.

Leading global and regional players operating in the industry include Alcoa Inc, Alcan Inc., Russian Aluminum Co, Titanium Metals Corporation (TIMET), Allegheny Technologies Incorporated, BASF Catalysts LLC, Eramet Group, Haynes International Inc, High Performance Alloys Inc, and Olin Brass, among others.

The report titled "High Performance Alloys: A Global Strategic Business Report" published by Global Industry Analysts, Inc., provides a comprehensive review of product trends, technology developments, market drivers, issues, and challenges. Richly annotated with authoritative, and unbiased commentaries, and hard-to-find statistical facts, the report provides unequivocal views on future potential while throwing light on the prevailing climate in key product segments. Product markets analyzed in the report include Non-Ferrous Alloys (Aluminum, Magnesium, Titanium, and Zirconium), Refractory Metal Alloys (Molybdenum, Tungsten, Columbium, and Tantalum), Platinum Group Metals (Platinum, Palladium, Rhodium, Ruthenium and Iridium), and Special Alloys & Superalloys. Latent demand patterns in product markets are quantified across major geographic market verticals including United States, Canada, Japan, France, Germany, Italy, United Kingdom, Spain, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East & Africa. Also provided in the report is an enumeration of recent mergers, acquisitions, and other strategic industry activities.

For more details about this research report, please visit http://www. strategyr. com/MCP-1013.asp (http://www. strategyr. com/MCP-1013.asp).

About Global Industry Analysts, Inc.
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Servcorp - Announces New Fukuoka Japan Serviced and Virtual Office Opening Location

2011-08-11T22:06:00.000-07:00

Servcorp - Announces New Fukuoka Japan Serviced and Virtual Office Opening Location

Servcorp a leading executive office provider, recently announced an additional location to its 120 global suites in Fukuoka, Japan.

Sydney, NSW (PRWEB) October 21, 2010

With locations in major cities including Sydney, Melbourne, France and the United States. Servcorp announced earlier this month the opening of a second location in Fukuoka. The prestigious NOF Hakata Ekimae Building will house the Servcorp office in continuing to offer Executive business centres.

Located in the northern district of Kyūshū island - Japan. Fukuoka operates as the largest city on this island and an economical centre for business and tourism. Voted as one of the most livable cities in the world 2010 (Rank:14) the Servcorp location is within close proximity to major transportation channels, including the Fukuoka airport, ferry and train connections.

Furthermore Fukuoka serves as a connector to main shopping districts, luxury accommodation and the Fukuoka convention centre, a provider of local and countrywide conferences and only 20 minutes from the NOF Hakata Ekimae Building.

The leading CBD location - NOF Hakata Ekimae Building offers the ideal setting for business opportunities. In conjunction with Servcorp both Serviced and Virtual business centres will be offered from the new location. Elegant boardrooms, IT infrastructure capabilities and professional administration services are part of the catered offering.

Olga Vlietstra, General Manager of Japan says "At Servcorp we're proud to announce the launch of our brand new Fukuoka location! Our new NOF Hakata Ekimae floor is equipped with the same high quality fit-outs and standards of service for which Servcorp is renowned. This location allows clients to run their business within Fukuoka's major Hakata ward with the world's best in Executive Suites and Virtual Offices. NOF Hakata Ekimae Building is the perfect platform for businesses to expand; it's simply the best business address in Fukuoka!"

Servcorp a leader in the Serviced and Virtual office space allows its clients to select their business needs and packages according to their requirements while allowing them to continue on with their primary goals, and business relations.

"Servcorp's premium floors are equipped with the latest IT services Servcorp has to offer," says Olga Vlietstra, general manager for Servcorp's operations in Japan. "In addition, we will provide our clients with the highly systematic infrastructure of an international organization, giving them the opportunity to utilize Servcorp's global network of offices, while focusing on their core business objectives."

Servcorp Osaka location details:
Level 2 NOF Hakata Ekimae Building
1-15-20 Hakata-Ekimae, Hakata-ku
Fukuoka 812-0011 Japan

Servcorp offers the world's finest serviced and virtual office solutions. Founded in Sydney in 1978, Servcorp now operates an international network of prime city locations throughout Australia, New Zealand, Japan, United Kingdom, United States of America, China, South-East Asia, India, Europe and the Middle East including the prestigious Chifley Tower, Sydney; Shiroyama Trust Tower, Tokyo; Emirates Towers, Dubai; and Louis Vuitton Building, Paris.

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Gaiacomm: Open letter to the People of the United States of America!

2011-08-11T03:20:00.000-07:00

Gaiacomm: Open letter to the People of the United States of America!

It is quite apparent by the events that are unfolding worldwide that a more creative approach is required to ÂshockÂ the world into a state of awareness.

(PRWEB) July 1, 2003

Gaiacomm: Open letter to the People of the United States of America!

It is quite apparent by the events that are unfolding worldwide that a more creative approach is required to ÂshockÂ the world into a state of awareness.

We can write essays, try to contact our senators, business leaders, all forms of public and private media to inform, shout on the streets, strap bombs to us and blow up people, fly planes into buildings, play cat and mouse with Terriost leaders, murder innocent bystanders, lie to the public, hide secrets, and many other atrocities.

Fact: the Jews, (Hebrews) are not the chosen ones and neither is any other race of humans. Jews, (Hebrews) are recognized because they scream and bitch the loudest. What about the American Indians, Chinese, Japanese, Armenians, Gypsies, Russians, Polish, Germans, French, Irish, Africans and its tribes, Dutch, Swedish, Canadians, Pigmies, Mexicans, Spanish, Portuguese, in short all human nationalities of races and religions that inhabit this tiny planet. They all have equal rights as well, which includes male and female of all sexual genders and kinds on this planet.

Freedom is a gift from GOD to all creatures that inhabit this planet. It is the right of anyone who can recognize these facts that our collective freedoms have been systematically eliminated by groups of peoples that have only their self-serving interests at heart and it is our right to rid this planet completely of the atrocities that are being levied on all of us each day.

Fact: A movie star is only a star as long as you buy tickets to see that person. A music star and TV star are in the same category. They are nothing if we do not recognize them as such.

The power is with us not them, they do not care about you, and only the money you spend on them. Can you actually contact and tell your star how you feel, or are they untouchable?

Products in stores, cars on streets, all of the marketing hype that we see each day, even the so-called President of the United States is only as powerful and controlling as WE the People allow. We can only blame ourselves for our woes, because we allow these people to control us by our own selfish pleasures and desires that so many people take advantage.

If we collectively stopped, buying tickets to movies, CDÂs, and all forms of media then these stars would fall from the skies and lay in the dirt with us all.

Oprah Winfrey is an idol created by us, not her; she is a simple overweight black woman who gains her freedom thru hard work and creative manipulative media control.

We purchase CDÂs from 50 Cents, (crack dealer), and Marshall, (M&M) who hates his mother because we like the message and its ok to be BAD, or be fond of children like Michael Jackson, or even bake cookies with insider trader Martha Stewart.

We take these normal people and make them super gods and we wonder why we cannot have the same fortunes. Millions of dollars are being spent on these people each day while we lie in bed in our one bedroom rented apartment and dream.

Wake up America and the World, the true power of change is in each of us. True freedom is colorblind and accepts all who truly desire its warmth. It is not right for anyone on this planet to be hungry, to be without a place to stay, to have free education, to have a place in society to contribute thru work of some kind, to care for the sick and old without any regard to cost, to eliminate all counterproductive causes that inflict hardships on any human, and to support and carry out a Regime Change to any country that obstructs the freedoms of others to be an individual.

Rise up and be counted not by your leaders but by your peers within your group. Form a coalition of peoples that will standup to the Regimes that control us and replace them completely with one that is truly governed and managed by the people and for the people.

When we all stand up against the regime it will shout loud, but will soon get tired of its voice, then we take our trumpets and march in the streets and blow them until the walls of despair and control come crumbling down around us.

Fact: are Black people in America free? It took a black woman named Isabella to insight the Civil War in America, and by the way, it was a Dutch family that helped her to freedom.

Fact: It was a half black man who looked white named Farad who instigated and formed the Black Muslims of America, which eventually caused the death of Malcolm X, even some of the first black slave instigators for freedom lost their lives thru hanging snitched by their own to the white masters of their plot, the pitiful treatment of women of all kinds by men who are ignorant of their ignorance thru all time, when in fact women are responsible to keep the balance on this planet and need to be recognized that they are equally human too!

America, wake up and smell the coffee, you have lost your freedoms thru manipulative media control and thru impassive reasoning. Your rights have been shifted to the wealthy by signing over your paycheck thru illegal taxation. Your very existence in America is based on collective reasoning and collective representation.

AmericaÂs stars are each of us that support this empire thru our hard work. The empire that surrounds us like a succubus slowly sucks away our life force thru persuasive slave master relationships.

America stand up, be counted, and do not allow your fear to win. The controllers control thru our ignorance and fear.

Replace the US government with one that is for the people, all people of any race or creed. Control business thru the withholding of revenue by selective spending.

Do you realize that we outnumber the wolves and can corner the wolves and either banish them or reprogram them for our desire?

Now ask yourself this, are you truly free?

America is the wealthiest nation on earth and cannot even feed, house, educate, employ or reform its people. Look around the streets and see the faces of the homeless. How can America go into other countries and demand submission when we are not in control!

We all sit back and let the ÂotherÂ handle it, we are afraid of not being able to watch TV or get gas for our SUV, or buy the new dress or something we desire to have to ad to our overwhelming collection of ÂthingsÂ, or we are just trying to find a job, or a place to live for the night, or try to eat for the day. But we say, Âoh this can not happen to meÂ, well I am sure that same thought was in the minds of the people when they were burning alive in the world trade center in New York, or the soldiers in Iraq when they were shot to death, or the homeless person who died alone on the streets, or the people on the bus in Israel when they were blown apart by a suicide bomber, or a lonely old person who died alone in a care center somewhere in America, or someone somewhere on this planet that was murdered, raped, eaten alive by a wild animal, chopped in pieces by a machete by some rival tribe, or some unexpected death or demise.

In America we think that excess is normal! Well letÂs see, American soldiers are still being murdered in Iraq and other countries everyday, and we accept that. Israel can get away with murder and bitch to the USA for help. What about that poor American female that was ran over by a tank twice? Did we invade Israel and change its regime?

America, are you that passive that I can come into your house and steal anything I want, oh that is not fair, oh you will call the police because I interrupted your favorite TV show!

A civil war in America is brewing once again except this time you will be involved and not sit on the sidelines and eat hotdogs and be entertained.

Civil unrest and ignorance has caused this new civil war to take form.

Ask yourself, are you willing to die for freedom or would you prefer your neighbor so you can enjoy the comforts of freedom from your neighbors life? Let the other person take the risk as long as my ÂAmericas IdolÂ program is not interrupted and I can go to work safely each day in my new SUV and not be distracted.

America you have been put on notice!

Dr. Judah Ben-Hur

EXL Service Strengthens its Information Security framework - Awarded BS7799 Certification by STQC, Deptt. Of Information Technology, Govt. of India. -

2011-08-10T21:18:00.000-07:00

EXL Service Strengthens its Information Security framework - Awarded BS7799 Certification by STQC, Deptt. Of Information Technology, Govt. of India. -

ExlService Holdings Inc., a leading third party Business Process Outsourcing company, today announced that it has been certified to the British Security standard BS7799, a comprehensive specification that defines the requirements for establishing, implementing, and documenting an effective information security management system. This certification will further help EXL to develop, implement and measure effective processes and practices to manage information and ensure data security for its customers. BS7799 certification assures that a secure management framework is established and maintained within the organization. The certification makes a public statement of capability in the area of Information Security and displays the capability of the organization to meet the changing requirements of information security.

(PRWEB) April 24, 2004

New Delhi, April 22, 2004: In addition to BS 7799, EXL is also ISO 9001:2000 certified for its Management System by BQR (accredited by ANSI-RAB). The certification was granted on December 6th, 2002 and is for all client facing operations functions and all support functions. The scope for the certification is "Providing Business Process Outsourcing services including Transaction Processing, Voice and Web-Based CRM and Collections.

This latest certification confirms EXL's expertise in Information Security and Business Continuity Planning as well as Disaster Recovery. The latest version of the standard incorporates systematic risk assessment and ongoing improvement to mitigate emerging risks as they occur, thus giving customers confidence that EXL can address new threats in real time. It also provides detailed security controls for computers and networks, physical security, guidance on security policies, staff security awareness, business continuity planning, and legal requirements.

About EXL Service:

EXL Service Holdings, Inc. is a U. S. incorporated company offering a wide range of BPO services from its 4 operating centers in India. EXL has a strategic partnership with two leading US based investment companies namely Oak Hill Capital Partners and Financial Technology Ventures. The company presently consists of 3,000 employees and has a capacity of 7,500 workstations on a three-shift basis. These centers have been built to international standards with the latest operations and technology infrastructure.

EXL is uniquely positioned to manage large scale operations encompassing back office processes, contact center operations and web based customer care, for corporations in the US and UK. It is a profitable and cash flow positive company, with a strong capital commitment from the investor group. EXL has institutionalized 'Process Excellence', a Six Sigma based quality program that focuses on robust and scientific process management and ongoing process improvements.

Please visit www. exlservice. com for more details.

About BS7799:

First published in 1995, BS7799 became so widely accepted in many countries as a code of practice for information security that it developed into an international standard, ISO17799, approximately six years later. However, while ISO17799 describes the model for information security management systems in the international arena, BS7799 certification remains the only proof that an organization actually complies with the exacting standard.

About STQC:

STQC is the only BS 7799 Accredited Certification Body in India. Standardization Testing and Quality Certification (STQC) is an attached office under the Department of Information Technology, Government of India. STQC provides cost-effective international level Assurance Services in Quality and Security on a national level to Indian industry and users. STQC Services are also being extended to other overseas countries. This programme has been in existence over three decades and was established based on the recommendations of Bhaba Committee's report on electronics industry. The programme has received substantial technical and financial support from the Government of Germany under the Indo-German Technical Cooperation project spanning over 15 years (1980-1995).

For more information, please contact:

Jyoti Arora/Rowena Uppal

Text100

23367080

Jyotia@text100.co. in

Rowenau@text100.co. in

Notes to Editor:

Following factors which are critical to a successful implementation of information security Security policy, objectives and activities that reflect business objectives; An approach to implementing security that is consistent with the organizational culture Visible support and commitment from management A good understanding of the security requirements, risk assessment and risk management Effective marketing of security to all managers and employees; Distribution of guidance on information security policy and standards to all employees and contractors; Provide appropriate training and education; A comprehensive and balanced system of measurement, which is used to evaluate performance in information security management and feedback suggestions for improvement.

Controls considered to be common best practice for information security include:

Information security policy document;

Allocation of information security responsibilities;

Information security education and training;

Reporting security incidents;

Business continuity management.

BS 7799 Certifications per country: -

Japan

276

Ireland

Belgium

UK Ã©

125

Hungary

Egypt

India

China

Macau

Germany

Sweden

Malaysia

Korea

Austria

Netherlands

Hong Kong

Brazil

Poland

Italy

Iceland

Qatar Ã©

Finland

Mexico

Saudi Arabia

Singapore

Switzerland

Slovenia

Taiwan

Denmark

South Africa

Norway

Greece

Spain

USA

UAE

Relative Total

608

Australia

Argentina

Absolute Total

603

The Absolute Total represents the actual number of certificates. The Relative Total reflects 4 certificates that represent multi-nation registrations. The symbol Ã© represents an increase. Further details of accredited ISMS/BS 7799 certificates can be found on official register web site www. xisec. com This table is copyright Â© ISMS International User Group 2002-2004

Asian Pacific American Leaders Launch Web Site Supporting John Edwards for President

2011-08-09T01:02:00.000-07:00

Asian Pacific American Leaders Launch Web Site Supporting John Edwards for President

Asian Pacific American (APA) leaders today launched an unofficial grassroots Web site Â www. APAforEdwards. com Â supporting Senator John Edwards (D-NC) for president, and encouraged the APA community to learn more about EdwardsÂ campaign.

San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) December 15, 2003

Edwards is now one of only two Democratic presidential candidates whose APA supporters have developed an online presence. The Web site highlights EdwardsÂ agenda on civil rights, reasons why APAs should support him, mailing list registration, and a list of more than 20 high-profile endorsements, including that of former Hawaii lieutenant governor Mazie Hirono and Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient Fred Korematsu.

Demonstrating his commitment to diversity and the inclusion of all Americans, Edwards appointed Deputy Political Director Courtni Sunjoo Pugh, a Korean American, as his primary liaison to the APA community. Pugh previously served as National Director for Asian Pacific American outreach for the Democratic National Committee during the 2000 election; National Field Director for Rock the Vote in Los Angeles; and Legislative Director for U. S. Congressman Danny K. Davis of Chicago.

ÂAsian Americans and Pacific Islanders make up the one of the most diverse and fastest-growing segment of our population,Â Edwards said in a press release issued by his campaign earlier this year. ÂIÂm honored to have the support of some of the most accomplished members of this vibrant community and of this nation.Â

Edwards has proposed repealing parts of the Patriot Act that allow for indefinite detention of people deemed Âenemy combatants.Â Earlier this year, Edwards criticized his fellow North Carolinian, Congressman Howard Coble, who said that Japanese Americans were interned for their own safety. ÂSomeone who thinks it was okay for the United States to put innocent Americans behind barbed wire fences in 1942 should not make decisions about how to protect Americans in 2003," Edwards said.

Other APAs endorsing Edwards include:

Â· Gayatri Eassey, Young Democrats of Washington State president

Â· Tessie Guillermo, former CEO of the Asian and Pacific Islander American Health Forum

Â· David Kim, California Asian Pacific Islander American Affairs commissioner and Korean American Coalition board member

Â· Dan Kuramoto, leader of the acclaimed jazz band, Hiroshima

Â· Yvonne Lee, former US Civil Rights commissioner

Â· Ginger Lew, former deputy administrator of the Small Business Administration

Â· Dale Minami, president of the Coalition of Asian Pacific Americans

Â· Rose Matsui Ochi, former assistant U. S. attorney general for Community Relations

Â· Jadine Nielsen, former deputy chairman of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation

Â· Mona Pasquil, former deputy CEO for the 2000 Democratic National Convention

Â· Mark Pulido, ABC Unified School Board member

Â· Inbo Sim, vice president, National Korean American Service and Education Consortium

Â· Victor Sim, Korean American Coalition board member.

Â· Sumeer Singla, vice president of Kanoon South Asian Bar Association.

Â· Jill N. Tokuda, former executive director of the Hawaii Democratic Party

Â· Phil Ting, California Asian and Pacific Islander American Affairs commissioner

Â· Ronald W. Wong, California Community College Board member

Also endorsing Edwards were Michael Bai, Vida Benavides, Charmette Bonpua, Lyle Canceko, Laura Efurd, Bill Hirose, May Lee, Elizabeth Martinez Baldick, Ray Ocampo, Chris Pak, Bill Wong, Charlie Woo, and Hoyt Zia.

For more information on the ÂAPAs for EdwardsÂ Web site, email info@apaforedwards. com.

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Cyberworks CEO Inducted into International Who's Who Historical Society

2011-08-08T08:02:00.000-07:00

Cyberworks CEO Inducted into International Who's Who Historical Society

Cyberworks CEO, Mr. Vivek Burhanpurkar has been inducted into the International Who's Who Historical Society (2005-2006 edition).

Portland, OR (PRWEB) September 28, 2005

Cyberworks TVR, a division of Cyberworks Software Inc of Ohio, a leader in IT contracting services announced today that its CEO and founder, Mr. Vivek Burhanpurkar has been inducted into the International WhoÂs Who Historical Society.

Mr. Burhanpurkar has been an internationally respected and published researcher in the fields of Biomedical Engineering, Robotics, Artificial Intelligence, Intelligent Sensors and Machine Learning. He has founded and managed several innovation-based companies in a wide range of fields from Information Technology to Robotics to Life Sciences to Biomedical Devices, and developed strategic alliances with numerous large global corporations on three continents at the highest corporate levels. In 1984 he led the development of the worldÂs first robots which were capable of Âseeing and understandingÂ the geometry of the world around them and performing complex tasks without human input or pre-programming about their surroundings.

Cyberworks TVR is a 21 year old American IT engineering company which provides consulting services to mid to large size corporations in the USA, Canada, Europe and Japan in the fields of Business Intelligence, Mobile Enterprise Applications, Enterprise Solutions, Systems Programming, Quality Assurance and iSeries Solutions. More information at www. CyberworksTVR. com/homepage. htm (http://www. CyberworksTVR. com/homepage. htm )

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Stunning New Novel Chronicles the Downfall of Fidel Castro

2011-08-08T01:15:00.000-07:00

Stunning New Novel Chronicles the Downfall of Fidel Castro

The Last Revolution by Micheal Kazuhiro Nishitani is a gripping novel about the last days of Fidel Castro's brutal regime.

Memphis, TN (PRWEB) May 21, 2008

The Last Revolution by Micheal Kazuhiro Nishitani uses fiction to explore how technology can be used to control the brain in the future, even as it explores the legacy of Fidel Castro's stronghold on Cuba.

Can Cuba ever really be free? Haunted by memories of the Hiroshima bombing and the 1958 Cuban revolution, Dr. Hiroaki Nakagawa revisits Cuba in 1995. Not only does he fall in love with the culture, but he gives his heart to a woman who urges him to live in the moment instead of the past, or exclusively in the world of mathematics. But when Hiro develops a computer that can duplicate any human memory system, he is recruited by Cuba's highest-ranking general. The brilliant computer scientist soon realizes that the reality of life in Cuba and Fidel's vision are not the same. It's now up to Hiro to help Cubans find a new kind of freedom that they can live with forever.

Micheal Kazuhiro Nishitani's portrait of Cuba is stunningly authentic. Told with warmth, wit and a keen intelligence, The Last Revolution is a novel that delves into the true meaning of freedom.

For more information or to request a free review copy, members of the press can contact the author at kazuhiro(at)bellsouth. net or visit http://www. thelastrevolutionnovel. com (http://www. thelastrevolutionnovel. com). The Last Revolution is available for sale online at Amazon. com, BookSurge. com, and through additional wholesale and retail channels worldwide.

About the Author
Micheal Kazuhiro Nishitani is a native of Japan who has lived in the United States since 1966. A world traveler, he has immersed himself in the culture of each country he has visited by living with native families. The Last Revolution is the first in a series of Dr. Hiroaki Nakagawa books.

The views and opinions expressed in this press release do not necessarily represent the views and opinions of BookSurge or its affiliates.

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Water Woodstock for Peace, Health & Sustainability

2011-08-07T21:19:00.000-07:00

Water Woodstock for Peace, Health & Sustainability

LIVE H2O, Concert for the Living Water, June 19-21, 2009, streaming live over the Internet in HD video, advances unprecedented social activism inspirining scientists, recording artists, religious leaders, spiritualists, and audiences worldwide to environmental activism honoring water for its myriad physical and metaphysical properties. This history making event applies multi-media Internet technologies to fully engage audiences interactively. Special instrument tunings based on newly emerging "hydrosonic" science and mathematical proofs fundamental to physics and theology, will be used to advance remedial strategies to planet wide urgencies. LIVE H2O's mission advances peace, health, and sustainable resources, including abundant pure drinking Water for people everywhere.

Long Beach, CA (PRWEB) May 18, 2009

If the whole world is a stage, then this summer "LIVEH2O" will offer a global performance. It is being called a "High Tech Worldwide Woodstock." The Concert for the Living Water is being advanced by "green" activists to promote peace, health, and plenty of clean water for everyone.

LIVE H2O is being hosted in more than a dozen countries simultaneously from Japan to Jerusalem, June 19-21, 2009. It is history's first grassroots organized environmental initiative engaging audiences interactively over the Internet using HD video broadcasting technology to raise awareness about growing concerns about shortages of the "Universal Solvent." LIVEH2O. org has created LIVEH2O. tv for people everywhere to be "edutained" interactively online.

Southern California alone hosts four venues to accommodate the rising tide of celebrites and Grammy Award winners volunteering to perform during the 72-hour celebration. Ten broadcasting channels initially planned have been doubled this week to support the growing international demand for LIVEH2O. tv programming.

"LIVE H2O is where science meets consciousness," explains Sheri Thomas, a Los Angeles marketing executive. "The plan includes a vibrational experiment using music, water, and positive intention."

The science portion is advanced by world leading experts in physics, metaphysics, and musical mathematics. This team is led by internationally renowned public health authority, Dr. Leonard Horowitz, who conceived the event. The advisers encourage music to be performed in the frequency of 528 Hz, most closely related to the vibration of a loving heart. Sound equipment will be positioned adjacent oceans, lakes, rivers, and streams to musically sprinkle LOVE globally.

Music industry standards have changed many times over history, including the shifting of musical instrument tunings away from 528 Hz--the C-note used by Gregorian monks. This ancient musical standard will be transferred into modern songs and sent out across the waters as a thoughtful expression of thanks for all that water provides.

The consciousness portion involves the simultaneous accompaniment of music and voice by expressions of gratitude. A world harmonic LOVE wave is planned to circle the earth beginning at 6PM PST on Sunday, June 21st, and return to the Western Americas 81 minutes later. For a total of 90 minutes, people worldwide will transmit and receive a sonic hug, potentially impacting everything hydrated.

More than 70 sponsors have joined to help fund and promote the event, including OxySilver. com, a revolutionary "green" alternative to risky vaccinations and antibiotics increasingly polluting drinking water worldwide.

This family friendly "edutainment" experience with musicians, bands, artists, children's activities, vendors, and speakers promoting water's importance in peace, health, and sustainability will be broadcast for free beginning Friday, June 19th, over the Internet at www. LIVEH2O. tv. For more information go to: www. LIVEH2O. org.

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TAG Oil Developing Oil and Gas Exploration Block in New Zealand to Expand Taranaki Interests

2011-08-07T10:06:00.000-07:00

TAG Oil Developing Oil and Gas Exploration Block in New Zealand to Expand Taranaki Interests

Winchester Permit 38748 has significant oil discovery potential: centered in a proven, prolific discovery fairway.

Vancouver, British Columbia (PRWEB) December 14, 2009

New Zealand oil and gas producer TAG Oil Ltd. (TSX-V: TAO) announced today that pursuant to an agreement between TAG and the receivers for Austral Pacific Energy's bankruptcy, the Company has completed the acquisition of the remaining 66.67% interest in Petroleum Exploration Permit 38748 (the “Winchester Permit”) located in the heart of the onshore Taranaki Basin discovery fairway.

TAG now has 100% control over this 7,910-acre permit, which immediately offsets a number of Taranaki oil and gas fields including TAG’s 100%-owned Cheal oil and gas discovery to the south. The Winchester Permit 38748 area already contains six drill-ready prospects identified on 3-D seismic, and numerous leads targeting the relatively shallow Mt. Messenger formation. TAG plans to commence drilling operations in the permit area in 2010.

An “Exceptional Opportunity for TAG”
This transaction coincides with sharply increasing interest in New Zealand’s petroleum sector by foreign investors, fuelled by high-profit oil discoveries. “This high-graded exploration acreage is an exceptional opportunity for TAG," said Garth Johnson, TAG Oil Chief Executive Officer. “The area is not only complimentary to TAG’s Taranaki operations, it is strategic in terms of providing the opportunity to grow near-term production with lower-risk, yet high-impact exploration in a proven discovery fairway,” Johnson added.

The target in the Winchester Permit 38748 is light oil in the Mt. Messenger formation consistent with a number of discoveries in the immediate area. TAG Oil acquired a proprietary merged 3-D data set covering the majority of the Winchester permit, which has identified drillable prospects and numerous leads. In the event of discovery, Taranaki oil is readily sold at a premium to West Texas Intermediate, primarily to Australia, Japan and Korea; gas discoveries can easily be tied into existing underutilized infrastructure and sold into a robust local market.

Prolific Taranaki Discoveries Establish Winchester As a Prospective Producer
The Taranaki Basin represents an ideal growth area for TAG. Not only is political risk at a minimum, the Taranaki is an underexplored emerging oil, gas and condensate province located on the North Island of New Zealand, and proving to be prolific with profitable discoveries. “Our Taranaki growth strategy will launch in early 2010 with a view to substantially increasing existing production through fracturing and optimization of recoveries from our existing producing wells at Cheal. We will also be preparing for a drilling campaign that includes testing high-impact prospects in Winchester and step-out drilling at our Cheal discovery,” Johnson explained.

Given its size and potential, the Taranaki Basin is underexplored compared to similar rift-complex basins producing light oil. Although the Taranaki Basin covers an area of about 100,000 sq km, only 125 wildcats have been drilled since 1955, yielding proved oil reserves of 528 million barrels and proved gas reserves of 6.9 trillion cubic feet. Last year the Taranaki Basin averaged 387 million cubic feet of net natural gas production per day, as well as 58,400 barrels of oil per day. (Source: New Zealand Ministry of Economic Development http://www. crownminerals. govt. nz/cms/petroleum/facts-and-figures (http://www. crownminerals. govt. nz/cms/petroleum/facts-and-figures). The source of the information was independent; however, the Company was unable to confirm that this information was prepared by a qualified reserves evaluator or auditor in accordance with the COGE Handbook.)

Mr. Johnson said this acquisition significantly increases the Company’s prospective reserves in the Taranaki Basin, and TAG will continue to build upon the contractual, industry and community relationships we have developed over our years of exploration and development in New Zealand.

To view a map of the Winchester Permit 38748 please click here (http://images. emaildir1.com/Clients/Transorient575/taranakibasin_map2.jpg).

Investor Contact: Dan Brown +1.604.682.6496
Media Contact: Denise Marshall +1.415.526.2655 ext. 706
Website: http://www. tagoil. com/ (http://www. tagoil. com/)

Forward-Looking Statements:
Statements contained in this news release that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements that involve various risks and uncertainty affecting the business of TAG Oil. Actual results may vary materially from the information provided in this release. As a result there is no representation by TAG Oil that the actual results realized in the future will be the same in whole or in part as those presented herein. Actual results may differ materially from the results predicted, and reported results should not be considered as an indication of future performance. Factors that could cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements are set forth in, but are not limited to, filings that the Company and its independent evaluator have made, including the Company's most recent reports in Canada under National Instrument 51-102.

Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

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College and High School Students Causes A Ramen Revolution in the Inland Empire

2011-08-06T08:44:00.000-07:00

College and High School Students Causes A Ramen Revolution in the Inland Empire

Azindies Productions, LLC is pleased to announce Ramen Revolution, a ground-breaking television series about anime and Asian pop culture, which will be taped live at the Granada Theater in Ontario, CA, on Saturday April 5th.

Riverside, CA (PRWEB) March 21, 2008

Ramen Revolution is the biggest, most unique anime event ever to hit the Inland Empire. It will include live Para Para dancers and feature performances from the Japanese-American bands Friday Knights and Thee Out Mods. There will be audience participation games and contests, free giveaways, and drawings for a free iPod nano and an iPod shuffle. Ramen Revolution will also provide news updates, event coverage, information on Japan's latest music and fashion trends, interviews, sketch comedy, and everything else a Japanime fan needs.

The show will be anchored by writer/comedian Jon Kalkin and hosted by Sir Jestro and Jennifer Partridge of the TV Series "Our New Earth." Special Guests will include Mark Anthony Williams from the movie Phat Girls and featured on Showtime's hit series Dexter, and Richard George, executive editor at www. ign. com in charge of comics and anime channel.

The first live show is on April 5th, 2008. Tickets to the show can be brought for only 15 dollars per person online at www. ramenrevolution. com or at a participating high school or college Anime club. Ramen Revolution can be also watched online at www. ramenrevolution. com.

Ramen Revolution was created in response to the large demographic of Anime fans and interrelated sub-cultures who have been ignored by mainstream Hollywood for so long. Therefore, Ramen Revolution is proud to be made by otaku for otaku.

But if you're new to the world of Asian pop culture, don't worry. Ramen Revolution was created to entertain everyone!

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SoGoNow. com Travel Magazine is Blazing New Trails

2011-08-05T21:15:00.000-07:00

SoGoNow. com Travel Magazine is Blazing New Trails

SoGoNow. com -- a pioneer in the internet travel business -- announced the appointment of Peter Rose as editor of the rapidly growing on-line travel magazine that is focused on inspiring travelers and tourists with ideas for their next vacation.

Denver, CO (PRWEB) January 9, 2007

SoGoNow. com (http://www. SoGoNow. com) -- a pioneer in the on-line travel business -- passed another milestone today with the announcement of a major addition to the team.

Peter Rose, a Massachusetts-based writer, photographer, skier, sailor and inveterate traveler has accepted an invitation to become editor of the rapidly growing travel-oriented web magazine that is focused on inspiring travelers and tourists with ideas for their next vacation.

"SoGoNow. com fills a unique niche in the travel industry," according to Will Seccombe, President and founder of SoGoNow. "While most travel sites are focused on transactions, e. g. selling airline tickets, booking hotel rooms, joining cruises -- SoGoNow seeks to challenge readers with rich content and thousands of vacation ideas in articles about places to go and things to see, in this country and abroad.

"A frequent contributor to SoGoNow himself, Rose will be responsible for recruiting even more professional writers to contribute to the site and for maintaining the high quality and depth of content that has differentiated SoGoNow from so many on-line travel sites.

"With his extensive experience and passion for travel and travel writing, I have no doubt that Peter is the perfect person to help make SoGoNow the most exciting travel site on the internet," says Seccombe. "Peter's own knack for writing imaginative and engaging articles provides a model for our other writers. His commitment to clear and exciting exposition will serve SoGoNow and our growing audience of fellow travelers as well."

A retired professor of sociology, anthropology and American Studies and currently Senior Fellow of the Kahn Liberal Arts Institute at Smith College, Rose is the author of eight books, including "Guest Appearances and Other Travels in Time and Space," and is editor of fourteen others. He has taught, conducted research and been a visiting scholar at universities and study centers throughout the US and in the UK, Japan, Australia, China, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands, and Scandinavia, lectured in over 40 other countries, and often written about his "extracurricular" activities at home and overseas in newspapers, magazines, and on-line "webzines."

Rose favors articles of 800-1200 words which combine vivid descriptions with personal insights into people and places as well as photographs and practical advice for fellow travelers.

Launched in March 2005 by Will Seccombe, president of Revolution Communications, SoGoNow. com (http://www. SoGoNow. com) hosts thousands of travelers every day. SoGoNow visitors are well educated, highly motivated and eager for new challenges. They love to travel and already have found SoGoNow. com to be a powerful travel planning resource.

Revolution Communications, LLC, is a Denver-based tourism marketing firm with eighteen years experience in travel marketing and advertising offering proven results from marketing plan development, interactive marketing, website development, advertising and sales strategy.

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Latin American and Caribbean Economic Expansion Expected to Continue Unabated in 2006

2011-08-04T22:47:00.000-07:00

Latin American and Caribbean Economic Expansion Expected to Continue Unabated in 2006

Dublin (PRWEB) June 12, 2006

Research and Markets (http://www. researchandmarkets. com/reports/c38103 (http://www. researchandmarkets. com/reports/c38103)) has announced the addition of 2006 Latin American Convergence, Broadband and Internet Markets to their offering

This annual report offers a wealth of information on the Broadband and Internet markets, covering:

Internet Market, Analysis and Developments

Internet Access Locations and ISPs

Broadband Market, Analysis and Developments

The Broadbanding of Latin America (Trends, Growth Patterns, Prospects)

Major Broadband Service Providers

XDSL, Cable Modems, Wireless Broadband

WiFi and WiMAX

E-services, Electronic Invoicing, Security Concerns

E-commerce and E-government

The Latin American and Caribbean economy grew by 4.5% in 2005, and the region’s per capita GDP is estimated to have risen by about 3%. All Latin American countries recorded positive growth rates, ranging from 1.8% in Haiti to 9.3% in Venezuela.

Economic expansion is expected to continue unabated in 2006, and ease slightly in 2007. GDP growth for Latin America and the Caribbean is projected to be 4.6% in 2006, and 4.1% in 2007.

Broadband grew at an annual rate of around 75% in 2005, making Latin America one of the world’s fastest growing regions in terms of broadband uptake. However, it still accounts for only 3.9% of the world’s broadband pie.

Latin America’s Asymmetrical Digital Subscriber Line (ADSL) subscriber numbers continued to soar in 2005, growing by 88%, while cable modems and other broadband technologies grew at the more modest rate of 50%.

The Latin American broadband leaders are Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, and Chile, and in early 2006, these four countries accounted for about 90% of all broadband subscribers in the region.

In 2005, Latin America was only second to Asia in rolling out WiMAX networks. By April 2006, WiMAX systems were operating in Argentina, Brazil, the Caribbean, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic, Guatemala, Mexico, Peru, Uruguay, and Venezuela.

In March 2005, Chile’s VTR was the first company in Latin America to launch Broadband Powerline (BPL) services commercially, for its residential clients.

2005 was a big year for triple play in Latin America, with several countries seeing this strategy for the first time. By early 2006, triple play services had either been launched, or were planned, in the following markets: Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Panama, Puerto Rico, Venezuela, and Uruguay.

Latin American cable TV grew about 8% during 2005; the best performers were Mexico (+14%), Brazil (+13%), and Colombia (+12%).

Latin America may see the first deployments of IPTV in 2006, with Brazil, Chile, and Argentina at the forefront. Broadband penetration in the region, however, is still low, and broadband TV is unlikely to become a reality in Latin America until 2007.

In mid-2005, Brazil’s Telemar conducted a trial of triple play services that included IPTV. Telemar stated that it would make IP-based television available to its customers in the course of 2006. Brasil Telecom also announced that it planned to launch IPTV before the end of 2006. A few Chilean telecom operators are carrying out preliminary IPTV tests.

TV companies in Mexico began to offer Latin America’s first High-Definition TV (HDTV) services in 2005, following the government’s formal approval of the ATSC standard for Digital Terrestrial TV (DTT) in July 2004.

In January 2006, the government of Brazil announced plans to conduct DTT tests in June 2006, and launch commercial transmissions in the following September. Brazil signed an agreement with Japan, in April 2006, for the adoption of the Japanese ISDB standard for DTT. Argentina is likely to adopt the same DTT standard as Brazil, and may begin digital TV services in late 2006.

For more information visit http://www. researchandmarkets. com/reports/c38103 (http://www. researchandmarkets. com/reports/c38103)

Laura Wood

Senior Manager

Research and Markets

Press@researchandmarkets. com

Fax: +353 1 4100 980

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Anesthesia Disposables Market to Reach $425 Million by 2015, According to New Report by Global Industry Analysts, Inc

2011-08-04T01:11:00.000-07:00

Anesthesia Disposables Market to Reach $425 Million by 2015, According to New Report by Global Industry Analysts, Inc.

Worldwide general anesthesia disposable market is characterized by a high degree of saturation. Growth is projected to remain sluggish, in wake of minimally invasive technologies fast gaining ground across the world. By the year 2015, global anesthesia disposables market is projected to reach $425 million.

San Jose, CA (PRWEB) October 22, 2008

Despite the considerable rise witnessed in general surgical procedures, growing popularity of minimally invasive procedures has mitigated the demand for general and local anesthesia, inhibiting growth in the anesthesia disposables market (http://www. strategyr. com/Anesthesia_Disposables_Market_Report. asp). Plagued by concerns over rising healthcare expenditure, adoption of disposable anesthesia products is projected to be slow in developed regions.

United States and Europe collectively account for more than 70% share of the worldwide market for anesthesia disposables, as stated by Global Industry Analysts, Inc. Asia-Pacific, with a vast untapped market, holds enormous growth opportunities for anesthesia disposables. The region is projected to witness the fastest growth between 2.5% and 3% over the analysis period.

Worldwide Disposable endotracheal tubes market (http://www. strategyr. com/Anesthesia_Disposables_Market_Report. asp) is expected to shrink over the next several years. Primary reason for this is the increasing preference toward Laryngeal Mask Airways (LMA), which provide several advantages over endotracheal tubes. United States represents a mature market for anesthesia disposables. Anesthesia gas masks market (http://www. strategyr. com/Anesthesia_Disposables_Market_Report. asp) in the region is projected to reach US$44 million by 2010.

European market for anesthesia disposables is expected to grow at a compounded annual rate of 1.0% over the analysis period. France and Germany represent the leading markets, accounting for more than 1/3rd share of the European market. Anesthesia Breathing Circuits market (http://www. strategyr. com/Anesthesia_Disposables_Market_Report. asp) in the region is projected to reach US$27 million by 2010.

Leading players profiled in the report include King Systems Corporation, LMA International N. V., Nellcor, Medline Industries, Inc., Smiths Medical, Inc., Teleflex Medical, Hudson RCI, Rusch Inc., and Vital Signs Inc.

The report titled "Anesthesia Disposables: A Global Strategic Business Report" published by Global Industry Analysts, Inc., covers major market dynamics, trends, issues, and competition pertaining to the market. The report enumerates recent product introductions/innovations, developments, mergers, acquisitions and other strategic industry activities. Product segments analyzed in the study include Anesthesia Breathing Circuits, Endotracheal Tubes, and Anesthesia Gas Masks. Analysis is presented for the period 2000-2015 for established and emerging markets including United States, Japan, France, Germany, United Kingdom, Italy, Asia-Pacific, Middle East, and Latin America.

For more details of this research report, please visit http://www. strategyr. com/Anesthesia_Disposables_Market_Report. asp (http://www. strategyr. com/Anesthesia_Disposables_Market_Report. asp)

Global Industry Analysts, Inc.
Telephone 408-528-9966
Fax 408-528-9977
Email press @ StrategyR. com
Web Site http://www. strategyr. com (http://www. strategyr. com)

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3CX and Grandstream Partner to Deliver Windows-Based IP-PBX Solution for SMB Market

2011-08-04T00:15:00.000-07:00

3CX and Grandstream Partner to Deliver Windows-Based IP-PBX Solution for SMB Market

Certified interoperability means customers can confidently pair the 3CX Phone System for Windows with Grandstream SIP-based products to provide a complete PBX replacement.

Miami, Florida and Stockholm, Sweden (PRWEB) June 14, 2007

3CX (www.3cx. com), developer of the leading windows based IP PBX 3CX Phone System, and Grandstream Networks, Inc. (www. grandstream. com), a leading designer and manufacturer of next generation IP Voice and Video products for broadband networks, announced today the two firms have completed interoperability testing between 3CX Phone System for Windows and Grandstream SIP based products - including the GXP Series, the BT Series, the HT ATA Series, and the Analog FXO Gateway Series. This interoperability ensures that the SME customer will always have the best-in-class, affordable VoIP solution when pairing 3CX's software-based IP-PBX for Windows with Grandstream's SIP-based products.

"This partnership is great news for both 3CX and Grandstream, but above all for small and medium-sized businesses, that can now confidently implement a complete IP PBX solution with 3CX Phone System software and Grandstream equipment. The combined solution is very easy to use and cost effective and fully supported by both vendors." said Nick Galea, 3CX CEO.

"We are pleased to complete interoperability testing between our award-winning products and 3CX Phone System for Windows. The combination of the 3CX software-based IP-PBX and our best-in-class product portfolio creates an excellent value and innovative solution for the SME market," said David LI, CEO of Grandstream Networks.

Grandstream products are based on SIP standard and offer broad interoperability with most 3rd party SIP products. Each product line is feature rich with superb audio and video quality, and is easy to manage through web browser and automated secure provisioning. Grandstream SIP Phones support multi-line conferencing, voicemail, and advanced telephony features including call waiting, call park, call transfer, hold and mute. The BT Series is a single line SIP phone designed for the residential and SoHO markets.

The GXP Series includes two models - GXP2000 (4-lines) and the GXP2020 (6-lines). The series offers power-over-Ethernet (P-o-E), dual 10/100 auto-sensing Ethernet ports, individual SIP account/line and XML capabilities. The GXP Series is expandable using a 56 button expansion car, offers MLS (multi-language support) in 6 languages, AES encryption and remote configuration for quick deployment over a large network.

The HandyTone ATA Series includes five (5) products and offer a highly affordable IP solution for the home or remote office. The GXW410x FXO Gateway is available in 4 or 8 port models and supports up to 3 SIP account profiles, 1 or 2-stage dialing, caller ID, T.38 fax, programmable PSTN line settings for various different countries/regions, and comprehensive codec support. The GXW410x analog gateway enables any business to seamlessly connect multiple locations with up to 8 PSTN lines, to an IP PBX system.

Grandstream products are available through Grandstream's distribution channels worldwide. More information is located on the World Wide Web at www. grandstream. com.

3CX Phone System for Windows and Grandstream gateways and phones allow businesses of all sizes to easily implement a complete telephone system. The solution is more manageable and scaleable then traditional PBXs since its software based. Lines and extensions can be added simply by adding more Grandstream SIP phones or gateways. The complete solution also cost a fraction of traditional PBXs, whilst having more features. 3CX Phone System is also available as a free edition. More information about 3CX Phone System can be found here www.3cx. com/phone-system (http://www.3cx. com/phone-system).

About Grandstream
Grandstream Networks is an award-winning designer and manufacturer of next generation IP voice & video products for broadband networks. Grandstream's products deliver superb sound and picture quality, rich telephony features, full compliance with industry standards, and broad interoperability with most service providers and 3rd party SIP based VoIP products. Grandstream is consistently recognized in the VoIP industry for their innovation, affordability and superior value in their products. Grandstream Networks is a private company headquartered in Brookline, MA with offices in Los Angeles, Dallas and China. For more information, please visit www. grandstream. com.

About 3CX
3CX offers a fully featured FREE IP PBX with no time outs that is supported via the 3CX forums. Take the product tour at http://www.3cx. com/phone-system/product-tour. html (http://www.3cx. com/phone-system/product-tour. html). 3CX is a privately held company with a management team backed by years of experience in developing and selling network infrastructure software. 3CX maintains a global presence by maintaining a localized website for all major countries with information available in German, Spanish, French, Portuguese, Vietnamese, Japanese, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese and Korean.

For more information contact...

Grandstream Networks Contact:
Marianne Rocco
(617) 566-9300

3CX Contact:
Tamara Borg
800-687-0903

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Global Commercial Vehicle Telematics Market to Cross $7.4 Billion by 2009, According to New Report by Global Industry Analysts, Inc

2011-08-03T11:56:00.000-07:00

Global Commercial Vehicle Telematics Market to Cross $7.4 Billion by 2009, According to New Report by Global Industry Analysts, Inc.

The conventional telematics services model involving annual subscription and location-based navigation, security, and emergency services is likely to undergo a sea change as new generation of telematics services gradually make their presence felt on the global telematics scene. The global commercial vehicle telematics market is projected to cross US$7.4 billion by the year 2009, at a CAGR of more than 20% during the analysis period.

San Jose, California (PRWEB) July 23, 2007

Commercial vehicle telematics (CVT) as envisioned today is certainly not a matter of doubt. It is not a question of if, but when, and exactly what kind of functions gain prominence. It is expected that telematics will give rise to a number of functions ranging from vehicle and passenger safety to the ultimate luxury of sinful comfort and convenience features. The traditional, rather pessimistic and narrow view on telematics takes into consideration only the value added through the services of the business. This is particularly true where business models have yet to be synergized and sorted out. What is generally not understood, or perhaps overlooked, is the fact that telematics technologies will add to the crucial functionality imperative for various emerging automotive system capabilities.

All major regions globally are expected to maintain double-digit growth rates over the analysis period, as commercial vehicle telematics market (http://www. strategyr. com/MCP-1212.asp) gains wider acceptance across the world. United States is the largest commercial vehicle telematics market and was estimated at US$1.1 billion for 2006, as stated by Global Industry Analysts, Inc. Asia-Pacific is projected to be the fastest growing market for commercial vehicle telematics market with a CAGR of over 23.5%. Telematics supported wireless access to and from a vehicle is beneficial to manufacturers by way of cost and time saving. In addition, it is capable of supplying data that is required in the development process of vehicles. Besides, Telematics use is unavoidable, given the necessity to support the increasing number of user-based choices of input buttons and switches built into the modern day vehicle. Also, it is estimated that by the end of 2007, over 35 million telematics-enabled vehicles will by plying on the roads worldwide, with each being powered by a 32-bit RISC processor and having nearly 512 MB of memory.

TM services market (http://www. strategyr. com/MCP-1212.asp) is projected to reach sales of over US$1.1 billion by the year 2010, at a CAGR of about 24%. As vehicles become more technologically advanced and even complex, they will increasingly depend upon driver information systems that act as the user interface for both on-board and off-board information. The growing use of embedded controllers has more or less acted as a catalyst for Telematics, which means varied kinds of onboard and off-board diagnostics, inclusive of the downloadable ones and other updates can move via wireless technology between automobiles and service providers. TM hardware market (http://www. strategyr. com/MCP-1212.asp) was estimated at US$600 million for 2006.

The report titled "Commercial Vehicle Telematics: A Global Strategic Business Report" published by Global Industry Analysts, Inc., provides a comprehensive review of industry trends, issues and drivers, product overview, competition, product introductions/innovations, and recent industry activity. The study also analyzes market data and analytics in value sales for regions such as United States, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Rest of World by the following product segments - TM Hardware and TM Services.

Key players dominating the global commercial vehicle telematics market include AirIQ, ATX Group, ETAS Group, MinorPlanet Systems, OnStar Corporation, Punch Telematix, QUALCOMM, WebTech Wireless, and Wireless Matrix Corporation.

For more details about this research report, please visit http://www. strategyr. com/MCP-1212.asp (http://www. strategyr. com/MCP-1212.asp)

Global Industry Analysts, Inc.
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Email press @ StrategyR. com
Web Site www. StrategyR. com

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Express-angel. com Offers Grand Opening the Online Stamps Auction Website

2011-08-02T17:14:00.000-07:00

Express-angel. com Offers Grand Opening the Online Stamps Auction Website

Express-angel. com announced grand opening the new online stamps auctioning website. Express-angel. com has thousands of items that people want.

(PRWEB) November 25, 2005

Express-angel. com announced the introduction of its new international stamps auctioning website. This auctioning website features many stamps goods with extremely cheap prices to start bidding with. A wide variety of quality stamps are often available at clearance prices for bidding.

The wide range of auctioning product offerings includes memorabilia, topical and special stamps, and stamps from countries all round the world including China, Japan, Korea, Thailand, Australia, France, Norway, Italy, Mexico, Middle East, and many more.

Express-angel. com carries all these types of quality products at low prices. Items are sold through an auction process to guarantee they are sold at the lowest price possible. Purchases are shipped right to the customer’s home, saving the buyer time and the hassle of transporting. Since Fitting-michelle. com is based on the web, purchases and shopping can be done 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Shop from the comfort of your own home, and compare products with ease.

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Global Fan Base Speaks: Michelle Andria Crushes Competition to Advance to Round Two of David Foster/NBC "Star Tomorrow"

2011-08-02T03:07:00.000-07:00

Global Fan Base Speaks: Michelle Andria Crushes Competition to Advance to Round Two of David Foster/NBC "Star Tomorrow"

International Asian-American vocalist, Michelle Andria, overwhelms her competition to qualify and move on to second round of 14-time Grammy Award Winner David Foster and major network NBC in the highly competitive “Star Tomorrow.”

Hollywood, CA (PRWEB) September 7, 2006

With an ever-growing fan base six times larger than her competitor’s, TalentJaM artist, Michelle Andria, handedly beat her adversary and advanced to the second qualifying round of NBC’s ‘Star Tomorrow.’ “I had a rush of joy hearing how many fans and friends started their own promotional campaigns to get people to vote for me,” says Michelle. “I’m the type who never forgets those who helped me along the way, and the hours of dedication they spent have completely touched my heart. It’s a true joy to share this early victory with each and every one of them, and I hope and pray for their continued support and love as this competition gets fiercer and fiercer.”

Michelle gives credit for her ingenius musical arrangements to a young, up’n’coming, musical prodigy: Colby O (who’s worked with the likes of Justin Timberlake and Silk the Shocker.) Michelle attests “Colby and his manager, Freddy Colon [of Future Icon Records] understand what I go through in life. They’ve seen me at my highs and lows, during heartbreak, even through financial hardships.” She continues, “Having to decide whether I should spend my money on school or choose studio recording is an excruciating choice. Thank God, they’ve been very patient with me.”

Recent coverage from several media outlets, including the Los Angeles Daily Journal, Valley News, and KFAI Radio, has helped increase Miss Andria’s exposure even more, but even before aggressively pursuing her Star Tomorrow promotional campaign, Michelle was already receiving orders for her CD from fans all over the globe, such as the Philippines, Japan, England, Germany, and even the Persian Gulf. “I didn’t really plan on selling my CD’s,” confesses Miss Andria. “I just wanted to make a demo to get a record deal.” Her first CD received a rave review from VH-1 “Song of the Year,” stating her talent as “Outstanding with Strong Marketability,“ judging her vocals a 9 out of 10. Michelle’s Myspace profile features three of her latest songs, with fans and professionals alike feeling its radio-hip vibe. There is much anticipation for her second CD, and Michelle is currently considering all serious recording offers to take her to that next level.

14-time Grammy Award winner, David Foster (Whitney Houston, Celine Dion, and many more), along with celebrity guest judges Travis Barker (Blink 182), Billy Gibbons (ZZ Top), Sheila E., Edgar Winter, Mick Jones (Foreigner), Rob Tannenbaum, and Mick Fleetwood (Fleetwood Mac) will continue to review the very best of Round One, ultimately allowing the fans to select the Top 20 finalists at http://StarTomorrow. com (http://StarTomorrow. com).

Michelle concludes, “You know I’d drop everything for a record deal though, right? I mean, who wouldn’t?”

Round Two will once again feature Michelle Andria live...

Sometime in the next three weeks

Don't miss this. Come be a part of her success...

... and vote for Michelle Andria.

For more information, visit:

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Interlink's eSignature Technology Integrated Into RouteOne's eContracting Software

2011-08-01T09:13:00.000-07:00

Interlink's eSignature Technology Integrated Into RouteOne's eContracting Software

Interlink Electronics, Inc.'s electronic signature technology, is now integrated into RouteOne LLC's eContracting platform.

Camarillo, CA (PRWEB) March 20, 2008

Interlink Electronics, Inc.'s [OTC:LINK. PK] electronic signature (http://www. interlinkelectronics. com/esign) technology, is now integrated into RouteOne LLC's eContracting platform―a move that streamlines the vehicle delivery process and improves customer satisfaction at auto dealerships across the country. Using Interlink's ePad-ink and IntegriSign software with RouteOne, dealers can securely capture and bind their customers' esignature to the finance agreements and ancillary documents.

"By utilizing the eSignature support in Route One's eContracting software, auto dealers can increase their efficiency, compliance, and enhance the customer experience," explains Rod Vesling, Senior Vice President and Officer for eTransactions at Interlink Electronics.

RouteOne was developed in 2002 by the finance arms of Chrysler LLC, Ford Motor Company, General Motors, and Toyota. "We are pleased to offer integration of the Interlink ePad (http://www. interlinkelectronics. com/esign) to our eContracting solution," said Mike Jurecki, RouteOne CEO. "As dealers' use of RouteOne eContracting increases we will support their business with improvements to process efficiency and compliance. We are proud to offer our dealers the efficiencies that the Interlink ePad will provide."

About Interlink Electronics Inc.
Interlink Electronics, Inc. [OTC:LINK. PK] provides the financial services industry as well as the healthcare and government sectors with the electronic signature platform needed to eliminate paper from critical business processes. Interlink's complete solution, which includes e-signature software, hardware, and services, allows organizations to implement end-to-end electronic processes no matter where the signing takes place: in-branch, in-the-field or online. Interlink Electronics is also known for its family of MicroNav products, powered by the company's patented Force Sensing Resistor (FSR) technology and integrated in handheld consumer electronics devices. Headquartered in Camarillo, California, Interlink Electronics, Inc. also has offices in Japan, Hong Kong, and China. www. interlinkelectronics. com/esign (http://www. interlinkelectronics. com/esign)

About RouteOne
RouteOne was formed in 2002 by DaimlerChrysler Financial Services, Ford Motor Credit Company, GMAC, and Toyota Financial Services to create a more streamlined credit application for automobile dealers and their customers. Providing access to more than 21,500 dealers in North America, RouteOne's web-based system allows automotive dealers to submit credit applications to the largest indirect lenders, request credit reports, and increase profitability with RouteOne's free Dealer Reporting Suite. RouteOne's open integration business model also allows the dealer to integrate with their choice of a wide variety best in class partners, including DSPs, CRM systems, F& I modules and menu providers. RouteOne offers dealers a common platform for all their credit application financing needs. More information is available at www. routeone. com.

For information, please contact:
Nathalie Benoit
Interlink Electronics, Inc.
805-279-2705
Nbenoit @ interlinkelec. com

For Investor Relations information, please contact:
Michelle Lockard
Interlink Electronics, Inc.
805-484-8855 ext. 114

All registrations and trademarks are properties of their respective owners. IntegriSign is a registered trademark of Interlink Electronics, Inc. This release contains forward-looking statements that involve a number of risks and uncertainties. The following are among the factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements: business conditions and growth in the electronics industry and general economies, both domestic and international; lower than expected customer orders; delays in receipt of orders or cancellation of orders; competitive factors, including increased competition, new product offerings by competitors and price pressures; the availability of third party parts and supplies at reasonable prices; changes in product mix; signiﬁcant quarterly performance ﬂuctuations due to the receipt of a signiﬁcant portion of customer orders and product shipments in the last month of each quarter; problems or delays in reporting our results of operations to the public; and product shipment interruptions due to manufacturing problems. The forward-looking statements contained in this document regarding industry and review trends, industry product and technology acceptance, product mix and future business activities should be considered in light of these factors.

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Global Passive Optical Network Equipment Market Projected to Reach $7.62 Billion by 2015, According to New Report by Global Industry Analysts

2011-08-01T02:39:00.000-07:00

Global Passive Optical Network Equipment Market Projected to Reach $7.62 Billion by 2015, According to New Report by Global Industry Analysts

GIA announces the release of a comprehensive global report on Passive Optical Network (PON) Equipment markets. Rising demand for bandwidth-intensive triple play content, development of next-generation PON technologies, and continued migration from copper to fiber based broadband access will stimulate global passive optical network (PON) equipment market to reach $7.62 billion by 2015.

San Jose, California (PRWEB) February 8, 2010

Rising demand for bandwidth-intensive triple play content has strained legacy communications networks and caused bottlenecks, specifically in the head-ends and in-the-last-mile of the communications infrastructure. Service providers are looking out for solutions to capitalize on the efficiency of existing bandwidth availability and economically transport and manage digital traffic within networks, and minimize the need to build new networks for triple play content distribution. A 100% fiber-optic network such as PON has the capability to deliver a broader and more vibrant entertainment experience to all its users. Using fiber, passive optical network equipment enables broadband access from the central office of local service providers to the office or residence of subscribers.

North America and Asia will continue to be the favorable markets for PON equipment during the next five years. Growth in PON market would be primarily driven by large-scale deployments of PON in China, and increasing GPON (Gigabit Passive Optical Networking) deployments across the world, for the purpose of upgrading access networks, and offering new services such as broadband TV. Service providers are increasingly turning to PON as the next-gen residential broadband access technology, predominantly in areas where DSL penetration has reached its maturity and vendors are seeking to increase their ARPU (average revenue per user). Globally, GPON is the primary PON technology for the deployment of FTTB and FTTH networks and will continue to remain so through 2011. GPON technology is gaining momentum in North America and Europe but the reign of EPON in China will restrict its growth prospects in Asian markets. In coming years, revenue growth for GPON equipment will be challenged, as the industry's focus has shifted to developing more advanced 10G EPON and WDM-PON technologies.

In spite of double-digit revenue increase for global GPON manufacturers during Q1 2009, overall PON market witnessed erosion in growth due to declines in EPON and BPON revenues. PON revenue forecasts are slightly down as key service providers adopt a more cautious approach by postponing fiber upgrades until they regain confidence about subscriber uptake of high-broadband services. Many service providers, who were previously actively advocating PON deployments in an attempt to solidify their market position, are showing reluctance and will justify the cost associated with extending fiber to residences and buildings. On the other hand, service providers such as NTT, Verizon, Hanaro, and KT who had already allocated resources to fiber rollouts & upgrades, will continue with their plans hoping to gain a strategic advantage.

As stated by the new market research report on Passive Optical Network (PON) Equipment (http://www. strategyr. com/Passive_Optical_Network_PON_Equipment_Market_Report. asp), the Asia-Pacific and Japan collectively account for a major share of the global PON market. Demand for PON equipment in Asian markets such as Korea and Japan are encouraged by the government regulations while the US will witness significant demand for PON equipment from local telecom operators. The global PON equipment industry is expected to witness strong growth across all of the regional markets, with developing markets of Asia-Pacific poised to score the highest gains. In segmental perspective, strong opportunities for growth lie in the Fiber-to-the-home PON equipment (http://www. strategyr. com/Passive_Optical_Network_PON_Equipment_Market_Report. asp) sector.

Key players dominating the marketplace include Alcatel-Lucent, Allied Telesis Inc, Broadlight Inc, Calix Network Inc, Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson, Freescale Semiconductor Inc, Fujitsu Network Communications Inc, Hitachi Telecom, Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, Motorola Broadband Communications, NEC Corporation, Occam Networks Inc, Oki Electric Industry Co. Ltd., PMC-Sierra Inc, Sumitomo Electric Networks Inc, Teknovus Inc, Tellabs Inc, UTStarcom Incorporated, and Wave 7 Optics Inc, among others.

The report titled "Passive Optical Network (PON) Equipment: A Global market report" announced by Global Industry Analysts, Inc., provides a comprehensive review of industry overview, product overview, product introductions/innovations, profiles of major players, and recent industry activity. The report analyzes market data and provides analytics in value for major geographic markets such as North America, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and rest of world. The study also analyzes the Passive Optical Network (PON) Equipment market by the following segments: Fiber-to-the-home PON and Fiber-to-the-building PON.

For more details about this comprehensive market research report, please visit -
Http://www. strategyr. com/Passive_Optical_Network_PON_Equipment_Market_Report. asp (http://www. strategyr. com/Passive_Optical_Network_PON_Equipment_Market_Report. asp)

About Global Industry Analysts, Inc.
Global Industry Analysts, Inc., (GIA) (http://www. strategyR. com/) is a reputed publisher of off-the-shelf market research. Founded in 1987, the company is globally recognized as one of the world's largest market research publishers. The company employs over 800 people worldwide and publishes more than 1100 full-scale research reports each year. Additionally, the company also offers thousands of smaller research products including company reports, market trend reports, and industry reports encompassing all major industries worldwide.

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VistaPrint Launches Eighteenth Web Site

2011-07-31T02:25:00.000-07:00

VistaPrint Launches Eighteenth Web Site

VistaPrint today announced the launch of the company's eighteenth Web site. VistaPrint now offers high-quality, low-cost printed products to small businesses and consumers in Denmark via a Web site that has been localized for Danish currency and language.

Hamilton, Bermuda (PRWEB) May 2, 2007

VistaPrint Limited (Nasdaq:VPRT), the leading online supplier of high-quality graphic design services and customized printed products to small businesses and consumers, today announced the launch of the company's eighteenth Web site. VistaPrint now offers high-quality, low-cost printed products to small businesses and consumers in Denmark via a Web site that has been localized for Danish currency and language.

Products ordered from www. vistaprint. dk, as well as other sites in Europe and the Asian Pacific Rim, are produced at VistaPrint's state-of-the art production facility in Venlo, the Netherlands.

"Denmark has recently experienced a major growth in Internet usage and online purchasing, so the timing was right to bring VistaPrint's high-quality, low-cost customized printed products to those customers," said Pedro Engberg, Denmark country manager. "VistaPrint has enjoyed success entering other Scandinavian markets including Norway and Sweden and we believe small businesses and consumers in Denmark will like what we have to offer."

According to the Global Information Technology Report, Denmark ranks number one for networked readiness, which measures the degree of preparation to participate in and benefit from information, communications and technology (ICT) developments. In addition, according to Danish Internet Statistic, in 2006, 83% of the population had access to the Internet from their homes and 65% used the Internet at least once a day. VistaPrint believes the high adoption of Internet technology in Denmark represents a clear market opportunity.

Unlike costly traditional printing techniques which produce custom printed orders one at a time, VistaPrint employs patented technologies to aggregate custom orders from around the globe and to print them in groups at highly automated production facilities. This technology enables VistaPrint to deliver large volumes of high-quality, customized orders for products such as business cards, post cards, announcements and birthday party invitations simultaneously, and for a fraction of the cost of traditional graphic designers and printers.

VistaPrint's 18 Web sites are localized for languages and currencies including: Australia, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, European Union, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Japan, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom and the United States.

About VistaPrint
VistaPrint Limited (Nasdaq:VPRT) is the leading online supplier of high-quality graphic design services and customized printed products to small businesses and consumers. VistaPrint offers custom designed, full-color, low-cost printed products even in small quantities. Over 9 million small businesses and consumers have already chosen VistaPrint for products ranging from business cards and brochures to invitations and thank you cards. Products are printed at VistaPrint's two state-of-the-art plants in North America and Europe that total over 200,000 square feet of production space. A global company, VistaPrint employs more than 900 people and operates 18 localized Web sites serving over 120 countries around the world. A broad range of design options are available online at www. vistaprint. com. VistaPrint's printed products are satisfaction guaranteed.

VistaPrint, the VistaPrint logo and VistaPrint. com are registered trademarks of VistaPrint. All other brand and product names appearing on this announcement may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.

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TopTenREVIEWS Reports Worldwide Pornography Market at Least $97 Billion; Every Second 28,258 Internet Users View Pornography

2011-07-31T01:17:00.000-07:00

TopTenREVIEWS Reports Worldwide Pornography Market at Least $97 Billion; Every Second 28,258 Internet Users View Pornography

TopTenREVIEWS, the leading review site of entertainment and technology, today announced updated statistics on the pornography industry as part of its 2007 Internet filter software review. Worldwide revenues for the pornography industry in 2006 were at least $97 billion, with revenues in the United States fourth highest among all countries at $13.3 billion. Pornography revenues in China were the highest for 2006 at $27.4 billion with South Korea at $25.7 billion and Japan at $20 billion.

OGDEN, Utah (PRWEB) March 13, 2007

Every second $3,075.64 is spent on pornography, 28,258 Internet users view pornography and 372 Internet users type adult search terms into search engines.

Previous numbers put the worldwide revenues for pornography at $57 billion for the year 2003. The worldwide revenues of the pornography industry today equal more than the revenues of the top technology companies combined - Microsoft, Google, Amazon, eBay, Yahoo!, Apple, Netflix and EarthLink.

TopTenREVIEWS' entire report on the worldwide pornography industry can be found at: www. toptenreviews. com/pornography (http://www. toptenreviews. com/pornography).

Net Nanny from ContentWatch Inc. won "TopTenREVIEWS Gold Award" for being the best Internet filter software, followed by CYBERsitter from Solid Oak Software as the Silver Award winner and CyberPatrol from SurfControl plc as the Bronze Award winner. The complete Internet filter software review can be found at: http://internet-filter-review. toptenreviews. com (http://internet-filter-review. toptenreviews. com).

As part of the Internet filter review, TopTenREVIEWS has included educational articles, including "Internet Safety Tips" and "Pornography Statistics."

"These statistics are the most accurate and complete report of the worldwide pornography industry to date," said Jerry Ropelato, CEO of TopTenREVIEWS. "The revenue numbers worldwide are actually higher, but finding documentation for countries outside the top 20 is almost impossible."

For its report of the worldwide pornography industry, TopTenREVIEWS researched more than 10,000 sources, including Web sites and statistics, and reports from international media, from the pornography industry and from anti-pornography organizations.

Internet Search Statistics

The TopTenREVIEWS report details 20 search keywords related to the pornography industry. Between 2005 and 2006, searches for the terms "adult dating," "sex ads" and "adult sex" increased the most, growing by 622 percent, 382 percent and 301 percent respectively. The No. 1 searched term, "sex," was searched more than 75 million times in 2006, an increase of 7 percent compared to 2005.

Searches for the terms "porn," "free porn," "cyber sex," "playboy" and "nude" decreased in 2006 slightly, but none of the terms decreased more than 26 percent compared to 2005.

A preponderance of men searched for the terms "porn," "free porn," "playboy" and "teen porn" in 2006 with the percentage of men searching for these terms being 96 percent, 97 percent, 86 percent and 82 percent, respectively.

Women more frequently searched for the terms "adult dating" and "adult sex" with searches for these terms both at 64 percent.

The Top Video Pornography Producing Countries

The United States is the top video pornography producing country, followed by Brazil, The Netherlands, Spain and Japan. Within the United States, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, New York, Chicago and San Francisco are the most notable cities within the pornography industry.

Pornographic Web Pages by Country

The United States has produced the largest number of pornographic Web pages on the Internet with more than 244 million Web pages with pornographic material. Germany is second with 10 million pornographic Web pages, followed by the United Kingdom with 8.5 million and Australia with 5.6 million.

Income Demographics of Users of Pornography on the Web

Most Internet viewers of pornography tend to be those with higher incomes. In fact, the highest percentage - 35 percent - of viewers of pornography on the Web are those who earn $75,000 per year or more. The next highest segment - at almost 26 percent - is those who earn $50,000 to $75,000 per year in income. The lowest group of Internet viewers of pornography - 6 percent - is those earning incomes of less than $15,000.

More information about TopTenREVIEWS report on the pornography industry can be found at www. toptenreviews. com/pornography (http://www. toptenreviews. com/pornography).

TopTenREVIEWS conducts independent reviews of products in software, hardware and Web services categories. For each category reviewed, TopTenREVIEWS includes its signature comparison matrix that provides the consumer with an all-in-one chart to compare each product's ratings, pricing, features, customer support, etc. In addition, the review team provides detailed analysis of each product so consumers can see the methodology behind the ratings given.

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About TopTenREVIEWS

TopTenREVIEWS is the leading review Web site, featuring expert reviews of technology and entertainment products and services. TopTenREVIEWS. com provides free access to in-depth reviews, side-by-side feature comparisons, industry-related news, articles and qualified links related to software, hardware, movies, video games and Web services. The site has reviewed more than 150 categories of products and services with more than 600,000 Web pages of content. Included in the site are 200,000 video game reviews and 500,000 movie reviews. TopTenREVIEWS ranked No. 3 on the Rising Star list of Deloitte's 2006 Technology Fast 500. For additional information, visit www. TopTenReviews. com.

TopTenREVIEWS and TopTen are trademarks of TopTenREVIEWS Inc. All other names are used for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective owners.

Dr. Todd Albertson Launches Asian Book Tour to Promote His New Book 'The Gods of Business'

2011-07-30T18:02:00.000-07:00

Dr. Todd Albertson Launches Asian Book Tour to Promote His New Book 'The Gods of Business'

The Gods of Business by Dr. Todd Albertson examines the role of faith on the marketplace. Taking an ecumenical approach, the book assesses the influence of each business person's faith tradition on their economic actions. Now, Dr. Albertson is on a speaking tour in Asia to launch the book, which is published by Trinity Alumni Press.

Los Angeles, California (PRWEB) November 20, 2007

Dr. Todd Albertson in conjunction with the release of his new book, The Gods of Business, will begin a book tour to Asia beginning December 12th.

In The Gods of Business, Dr. Albertson explores the intersection of faith and the marketplace. In plain easy-to-read language, he analyzes the world's major religions -- Buddhism, Christianity, Confucianism, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism, Secular Post-Modernism, Shintoism, and Sikhism -- and how these religious traditions impact business ethics and practices.

The Gods of Business is an essential update on world religions, and provides telling insight into the silent subtleties and the loudly proclaimed dogmas that dramatically affect businesses, leaving many outsiders unaware, confused or wishing they could just turn back the clock and deal with their hometown ways of doing things.

Dr. Albertson will be in the following cities and all events are open to the public:

Dec 12 - Seoul, South Korea

Dec 14 - Singapore

Dec 15 - Taipei, Taiwan

Dec 17 - Tokyo, Japan

Dec 19 - Nagoya, Japan

Dec 21 - Okinawa, Japan

Dec 22 - Bangkok, Thailand

The Gods of Business is written by Dr. Todd Albertson, published by Trinity Alumni Press. Its ISBN # is 978-0-6151-3800-8. It will be published on February 2, 2007 and will be available through the standard book distribution channels.

Link To Publication: http://www. thegodsofbusiness. com (http://www. thegodsofbusiness. com)

About the Author

Dr. Todd Albertson is an expert on organizational behavior and issues involving the intersection of business practices, religious worldview, culture, and ethics. He graduated from the University of Washington with a degree in International Business in 1988. He earned an MBA from Seattle University in 1995. In 2005, he graduated from Trinity Theological Union with a PhD in Theology & Culture. He has worked in a number of positions and industries throughout his business career. Dr. Albertson was an operating system evangelist with Microsoft Corporation, and the founder and CEO of both a transportation & logistics company as well as a "dot com." This is his first book.

About Trinity Alumni Press

Trinity Alumni Press (www. trinityalumni. org) is the alumni association of Trinity Theological Union Graduate School and publishes works by distinguished alumni/ae.

Contact:

Pat Morgan, Director of Public Relations

Trinity Alumni Press

(213) 448-2391

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9.95 SOFT Launches 9.95 MAHJONG for Palm OS at PalmSourceÂs Euro DevCon 2004

2011-07-29T08:20:00.000-07:00

9.95 SOFT Launches 9.95 MAHJONG for Palm OS at PalmSourceÂs Euro DevCon 2004

At the PalmSource(tm) Euro DevCon 2004, 9.95 SOFT today announced the new 9.95 MAHJONG game for Palm Powered(tm) handhelds and smartphones. This tile matching game features 50 challenging layouts, gorgeous backgrounds, 3 stunning tile sets, unlimited undo/redo, hint function, and high-score tracking. 9.95 MAHJONG is the latest addition to 9.95 SOFTÂs popular catalog of consumer applications sold at U. S. $9.95.

MUNICH, Germany (PRWEB) September 29, 2004

At the PalmSource(tm) Euro DevCon 2004, 9.95 SOFT today announced the new 9.95 MAHJONG game for Palm Powered(tm) handhelds and smartphones. 9.95 MAHJONG is the latest addition to 9.95 SOFTÂs popular catalog of consumer applications sold at U. S. $9.95.

"We believe 9.95 MAHJONG's advanced graphics and engaging user interface extend the functionality of Palm Powered mobile devices to deliver a highly-interactive mobile gaming experience," said Larry Berkin, director of developer marketing of PalmSource, Inc. "The introduction of 9.95 MAHJONG for Palm OS(r) is a great addition to the growing games market for Palm Powered devices."

"We developed 9.95 MAHJONG from the ground up to be the best solitaire Mahjong game on Palm Powered handhelds," said Sylvain Dufour, 9.95 SOFT's president. "A major challenge was to design the game for PDA screen sizes without compromising the game play nor altering the rules. For those who enjoy puzzle games, 9.95 MAHJONG is an excellent addition to their handheld game collection."

This tile matching game features 50 challenging layouts, gorgeous backgrounds, 3 stunning tile sets, unlimited undo/redo, hint function, and high-score tracking. The introduction of 9.95 MAHJONG for Palm OS will enable 9.95 SOFT to expand its reach into the growing mobile gaming market.

Pricing and Availability

9.95 MAHJONG for Palm OS is now available for an estimated price of U. S. $9.95 on the web at http://www.995soft. com/995mahjong (http://www.995soft. com/995mahjong)

About 9.95 SOFT

9.95 SOFT is a privately-held leading software publisher based in Palo Alto, CA and Miami, FL. Established in 2002, the company focuses on delivering quality consumer applications, affordably priced at U. S. $9.95. Today, the companyÂs catalog consists of over 10 best-selling software titles such as 9.95 SOLITAIRE PACK, 9.95 CLOCK, 9.95 ENGLISH DICTIONARY, available on both Palm OSÂ® and Pocket PC handhelds and smartphones. For more information, please visit http://www.995soft. com (http://www.995soft. com)

PalmSource, Palm Powered and Palm OS are trademarks or registered trademarks of PalmSource, Inc. or its affiliate in the United States, France, Germany, Japan, the United Kingdom, and other countries.

Media Contact:

Philippe Piernot

Info@995soft. com

1-206-984-1995

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TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR LIFE, AND YOUR FUTURE

2011-07-28T22:18:00.000-07:00

TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR LIFE, AND YOUR FUTURE

I-Ching is an ancient Chinese Oracle which is used to predict future. Questions can be asked at any time and the oracle will give you wise & correct advice. The 2nd world war and the 1960 Indo-Chinese war are some of the predictions made by I-Ching which have come true.

(PRWEB) May 7, 2002

NEW YORK, NY - May 5, 2002 - How many times have you felt

The need for a wiser counsel, the desperation to have a glimpse

Of the future and some advice when you are on the brink of a

Major decision? This real need had been recognized by ancient

Chinese philosopher and seer, Fu Hsi, more than 3000 years ago,

In the form of an oracle called I-Ching. Modern philosophers

Have now translated this precious writings into English so that

Everyone can have the benefit of ancient knowledge.

The I-Ching oracles are now in the form on an E-book named

'The Secrets of I-Ching', written by Edwerd Smith. The 2nd

World war, The Japanese invasion to America in 1941, The

1960 Indo-Chinese war etc. are some of the predictions made by

I-Ching which have come true. Just following the predictions is

A fascinating exercise. But more important than that is the

Personalized advice that the Oracle gives to people. Questions

Can be asked at any time and the book will give you wise and

Correct advice, which you can rely on to make your future secure

And hassle free.

The I-Ching, book of oracles, is not a gimmick where you can

Predict the future, but a personalized advice, which helps you to

Take charge of your life, make the right decisions which will make

You come closer to your dreams and to help people around you,

Avoid distressing mistakes and free you from worry and tension

To lead a happy, successful and useful life. It can also make you

An I-Ching master, able to accurately predict the future, wars,

Earthquakes, marriages, higher studies, careers, relationships,

Love, and even death of people accurately.

Renowned Chinese philosopher Confucius once said, "If some

Years were added to my life, I would devote fifty of them to the

Study of the oracle, and might then avoid committing great errors".

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TOYOTA Implements XVL Solutions Aimed at Productivity Gains in Manufacturing

2011-07-28T16:03:00.000-07:00

TOYOTA Implements XVL Solutions Aimed at Productivity Gains in Manufacturing

TOYOTA Implements XVL Solutions Aimed at Productivity Gains in Manufacturing. XVL solutions from Lattice Technology produce digital technical documentation and global 3D information sharing.

Tokyo, Japan (PRWEB) September 18, 2004

Following the announcement of the strategic partnership between Dassault SystÃ¨mes and Lattice Technology, Lattice Technology has announced the adoption of its XVL applications by Toyota Motor Corporation. The company is currently using PLM products developed by Dassault SystÃ¨mes.

Toyota Motor Company adopted XVL applications developed by Lattice Technology in the Production Engineering Department and Manufacturing Department. XVL Studio, XVL Web Master and XVL Notebook support creation of digital assembly instructions and visualization of car inspection results.

Dassault SystÃ¨mes will leverage Lattice TechnologyÂs XVL solutions and expertise to create a universal 3D XML (Extensible Markup Language) open format for Product Lifecycle Management (PLM).

XVL is spreading into various industries including automotive aerospace and consumer goods industries thanks to its lightweight data format and high precision, abundant product portfolio and flexibility in implementation. It is extensively used across departments to enable design review at the design phase, and 3D data distribution in downstream process.

XVL applications adopted by many companies include XVL Studio for editing and animation of 3D geometry, XVL Web Master and XVL Notebook for data distribution and document data creation using 3D data. XVL Studio is mainly used in the design department or Product Engineering department for 3D data viewing, interference check, assembly instructions, and input of process information or animation. XVL Web Master automatically generates BOM or process tables by creating HTML data with illustrations. This application is used in the Procurement and Manufacturing departments. With XVL Notebook, even an operator who is not familiar with CAD or 3D data operation can easily paste 3D XVL data on documents along with screen shots and annotations. Thanks to those products, 3D technical documents are generated with largely improved accuracy in data communication.

Integration and utilization of LatticeÂs applications has streamlined the circulation of 3D documents such as design review notes in the design department, working instructions in the manufacturing department, and product manuals for the sales/marketing department. With XVL, many departments are now able to handle 3D data. Companies using XVL can combine XVL products according to its specific needs. Furthermore, connections to the data management system means information integration including 3D data occurs at the enterprise level, bringing remarkable productivity improvements.

Glossary

PLM (Product Lifecycle Management)

A Business strategy that helps companies share product data, apply common processes, and leverage corporate knowledge for the development of products from conception to retirement, across the extended enterprise. By including all participants (company departments, business partners, suppliers, OEM, and customers), PLM enables this entire network to operate as a single entity to conceptualize, design, build, and support products.

XVL (eXtensible Virtual world description Language)

XVL technology enables companies to efficiently, cost-effectively, and securely share highly accurate and compressed, complex 3D files across internal departments and to partners and suppliers in a lightweight, easy to use, browser-based pack age. XVL is literally unmatched in compression, accuracy, and performance. Lattice TechnologyÂs XVL technology also enables easy conversion of heavy 3D design, graphics, and animation data to a lightweight, XML-compatible format ideal for use in a wide range of applications such as mobile devices, on-line graphics, architecture, and on-line catalogues

About Lattice Technology

Founded in 1997 with headquarters in Tokyo, Japan, Lattice Technology provides global companies with proven solutions for the propagation of 2D/3D design data across the enterprise. Lattice's standards based XVL(r) (eXtensible Virtual world description Language) technology enables companies to securely provide highly accurate and compressed 3D files to partners, suppliers, and internal departments in a lightweight browser-based solution. XVL(r) is unmatched in performance, compression and accuracy. XVL is widely introduced in more than 2000 companies, mainly in the automotive and electronics industries. www. xvl3d. com/en/index. html (http://www. xvl3d. com/en/index. html).

About Lattice3D

With over 500,000 users at 2,000 companies, Lattice3D's applications enable our customers to use existing 2D & 3D data beyond engineering--throughout the extended enterprise. The companyÂs 3D software easily creates interactive 3D documents directly from CAD drawings, while its unmatched compression enable uses ranging from technical illustrations and electronic training manuals (IETM) to 3D sales presentations and assembly instructions.

Lattice3DÂs award-winning solutions increase efficiency, lower costs, and improve product and service quality. Lattice3D is a privately-held company founded in 1997 and is headquartered in Silicon Valley and Tokyo. The company has offices worldwide and works with resellers in 91 countries.

For more information, visit www. lattice3D. com.

XVL is registered trademark of Lattice Technology, Inc. Other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

Lattice3D is a registered trademark of Lattice3D. Other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

Lattice Technology, Inc.

Mayumi Matsuura

Matsuura@lattice. co. jp

+81-35-21-25-121

Lattice3D Contact

650-623-0890

Pr@lattice3d. com

Press Contact

Rachael Dalton-Taggart

Strategic Reach

303-487-7406

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Caterina Valente Recipient of the 2005 Honorary-Bambi Award

2011-07-28T10:10:00.000-07:00

Caterina Valente Recipient of the 2005 Honorary-Bambi Award

The Italian singer was awarded Germany’s most prestigious media award.

Munich (PRWEB) December 7, 2005

Singer and entertainer Caterina Valente was awarded the Honorary - Bambi in Munich on December 1st 2005. The Hubert Burda Media jury bestowed the coveted media award on Valente for her outstanding international career. According to the jury, Valente had shown over decades how a star can be successful with music "made in Europe". It claimed that "with her great voice and incomparable charm, she had blazed a trail for many international female stars" Valente, who is now 74, has released a total of around 1500 musical titles in 13 languages on 400 albums.

Valente was born into an Italian artistic family in 1931 in Paris. She made her first appearance as a five-year-old in 1936 in Stuttgart. In the 1950s she became Germany's number one pop star with evergreens such as "Ganz Paris träumt von der Liebe" (I love paris) and "Wo meine sonne scheint" (Island in the sun). In 1954, Valente embarked on an unparalleled global career, the hits "Malaguena" and “The Breeze and I” making her the first European star to reach the Top Ten in the American hit parade. She had her own television shows in the USA, Switzerland, England, Sweden, France, Italy and Germany.

As a leading film actress she achieved public success in twelve European film musicals. She was also a brilliant jazz performer, singing with all-time greats like Louis Armstrong, Ella Fitzgerald, Dean Martin and Chet Baker. Caterina Valente's great international success was recognised with awards in Italy, France, Brazil, Japan and the USA. In Germany, awards included the Bundesverdienstkreuz 1. Klasse (Federal Cross of Merit (1st Class)) and the Großes Bundesverdienstkreuz (Grand Cross of Merit).

Her latest release “Caterina Valente Live 1968 CD&DVD” contains the famous “Heidelberg TV Special,” which premiered to rave reviews on CBS in 1969.

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Charting Pro is Now Ad Manager

2011-07-27T18:39:00.000-07:00

Charting Pro is Now Ad Manager

Scala unveils new name for its media management software solution.

Exton, PA (PRWEB) July 21, 2008

Scala (http://www. scala. com), the leading provider of end-to-end connected signage software, today announced that the company's media management solution, Charting Pro, has been renamed Ad Manager.

The decision to change the name to Ad Manager comes after the acquisition of MISA and Charting Pro to reflect Scala's leading position in the outdoor advertising industry. The new name leverages on Scala's objective and commitment to deliver the most advanced media management solution for all out-of-home media advertising, not just digital.

"Ad Manager has a nice ring to it," explains Robert Koolen, President of Scala. "Charting Pro was a great name, but it was geared more towards traditional signage only. As the traditional outdoor advertising world adds digital signage to their inventory, we chose a name to better reflect the scope of the product, and to appeal to a broader audience."

The name Ad Manager not only presents a more descriptive, positive image but it also describes the major benefits of a complete advertising management solution for the out-of-home industry. Ad Manager has been designed to simplify your out-of-home advertising campaigns. In a nut shell, you can place your contracts, leases, invoicing, proof of performance, maintenance etc. in one system using one contract. Scala customers around the world will be able to integrate their digital and traditional signage ad campaigns and manage them from one central application.

"It was the right time to change the name," says Andrea Waldin, Director of Marketing, Scala. "Ad Manager has six separate modules today: Inventory Management which is the core component of Ad Manager, Financial, Maintenance, Multimedia, Advance Mapping and Digital Media. We needed a product name that reflected what we have to offer. We're already in the process of making major enhancements to our product line and reworking our corporate look to reflect both the digital and traditional signage networks."

About Scala
Scala is a leading global provider of digital signage (http://www. scala. com) and advertising management solutions. By combining digital and traditional signage systems, Scala has become the world's first connected signage company, allowing customers to create, manage and distribute both traditional and digital signage via one software platform. The company's solutions are used in retail, education, entertainment, government and other industries for diverse applications such as retail advertising networks, corporate communications (employee TV), traditional and digital billboards, digital menu boards, digital posters, cable TV, hotel lobby signage, gas pump toppers, outdoor advertising, interactive touch-screens and kiosks, etc. Scala pioneered the digital signage industry and today drives over 70,000 screens worldwide; more screens than all competitors combined. The company's digital signage platform customers include Rabobank, IKEA, Burger King, T-Mobile, Virgin MegaStore, EuroDisney, McDonalds, Warner Brothers, Ericsson, The Life Channel, Rikstoto, FuelCast, Repsol, Shell, NorgesGruppen and thousands more. The company's advertising management customers include CBS Outdoor, Clear Channel Outdoor, Magic Media, Reagan, Adams Outdoor Advertising, and many more. Scala is headquartered near Philadelphia, USA and has subsidiaries in Canada, The Netherlands, France, Norway, Japan and also over 450 partners in more than 60 countries. More information is available at www. scala. com (http://www. scala. com).

©2008 Scala, Inc. 350 Eagleview Blvd. Exton, PA 19341. Scala, InfoChannel, and the Exclamation Point Logo are registered trademarks of Scala, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective organizations.

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King Tractor Press Cuts Deep With Innocent: The Sword #1 Comic Book

2011-07-27T15:01:00.000-07:00

King Tractor Press Cuts Deep With Innocent: The Sword #1 Comic Book

Innocent: The Sword #1 preview is now available online, and preorders available at King Tractor Press.

South Pasadena, CA (PRWEB) February 11, 2006

Available for a free preview is King Tractor Press' new mini-series Innocent: The Sword #1, a superhero of a different type. Based on stories from ancient religious text, Innocent: The Sword #1 is the first in a six issue mini-series. It tells how this angel of retribution is deeply affected by his experiences in Japan and gives some insight on his history. The series is based on 16th Century Japan, in a very rural and mysterious area of the Japanese mountains. Innocent: The Sword directly ties into the regular Innocent series, also being published by King Tractor Press as graphic novels. It’s written by Shawn Granger and art by Daniel Zeta. The cover art is by Empty Room Studios.

Http://www. kingtractorfilms. com/InSw1preview. html (http://www. kingtractorfilms. com/InSw1preview. html)

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PDF2Office Personal - Microsoft Word Plug-in to Directly Open and Convert PDF Documents to Microsoft Word Format

2011-07-27T12:39:00.000-07:00

PDF2Office Personal - Microsoft Word Plug-in to Directly Open and Convert PDF Documents to Microsoft Word Format

Recosoft's PDF2Office Personal, a PDF to Word converter, adds to a family of products addressing PDF document conversion.

Osaka, Japan (PRWEB) August 27, 2004 -

Recosoft Corporation (http://www. recosoft. com), the developer of cross platform Macintosh and Windows file format conversion solutions and PDF utilities, is expanding its PDF to Office file format conversion tools. The company released PDF2Office Personal, a new plug-in for Microsoft Word for Windows which directly opens and converts PDF documents into fully editable Microsoft Word 1997 - 2003 files. PDF2Office Personal is part of the growing line of Recosoft's PDF2Office family of products addressing PDF to Office file format conversions.

PDF2Office Personal recreates the original construction and layout of the document by forming paragraphs, applying styles, regrouping independent graphic elements, extracting images, creating tables and processing headers/footers, endnotes/footnotes and columns/sections, all automatically without any manual intervention.

PDF2Office Personal enables you to recover the data stored in PDF documents, making them available for use by anyone. Since PDF2Office Personal is a plug-in for Microsoft Word, it is not necessary to acquire and install additional PDF editing software and tools resulting in huge cost savings in both time and expense.

Key Features Include:

Open PDF documents directly in Microsoft Word PDF2Office Personal is a plug-in for Microsoft Word that enables you to directly open PDF documents within Microsoft Word.

Click Open Right click on a PDF document on the desktop and have it open in Microsoft Word.

Quick PDF2Office Personal converts the PDF document to Microsoft Word format within seconds.

Familiar Interface PDF2Office Personal uses standard Microsoft Word interface for opening a PDF document - there is no need to learn anything new.

Seamless Integration PDF2Office Personal seamlessly integrates with Microsoft Word and the Windows desktop interface.

Extract Data Extract text, images and/or other data from specific pages.

Multi-Language/Asian Language Support Supports English, Japanese, Chinese, Korean and Western European language data contained in PDF documents.

PDF2Office Personal is available immediately from the Recosoft online store in the following configuration:

PDF2Office Personal US$39.95*

(* Introductory price until October 31, 2004. From November 1, 2004 - US$49)

About Recosoft Corporation

Recosoft Corporation is headquartered at Osaka, Japan and is the developer and provider of cross platform software and information technology solutions. Visit www. recosoft. com (http://www. recosoft. com) for more information.

Details of this press release can be viewed on the press release (http://www. recosoft. com/company/press/news08272004.htm) section of Recosoft's website.

PDF2Office is a registered trademark of Recosoft Corporation. All other trademarks are recognized and are the property of their respective owners.

Recosoft Corporation

Address: Utsubo-Hommachi 2-9-11, Nishi-ku, Osaka, Japan

Tel: +81-6-6443-0015

Fax: +81-6-6443-1458

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Translate Text From Anywhere On Screen With a Single Mouse Select and Keystroke

2011-07-27T01:07:00.000-07:00

Translate Text From Anywhere On Screen With a Single Mouse Select and Keystroke

Translate text from anywhere on screen with a single mouse select and a key press.

Newport News, VA (PRWEB) April 18, 2006

Translate text from anywhere on screen with a single mouse select and a key press!

Click Translator is a tool that provides instant translation of your selected text in 12 major languages, English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Dutch, Greek, Russian, Japanese, Korean, Simplified Chinese, and Traditional Chinese.

All you have to do is to select text from anywhere on screen and with one keystroke you will get its translation in a balloon message.

Click Translator removes language barriers across the World Wide Web and enables you to communicate in different languages with ease.

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PremiumPearl. com Named as One of Fashion Stylist's Top Picks

2011-07-26T17:56:00.000-07:00

PremiumPearl. com Named as One of Fashion Stylist's Top Picks

Lloyd Boston says PremiumPearl. com earrings are a must-have for weddings.

San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) July 26, 2006

PremiumPearl. com, the leading San Francisco-based online seller of pearls, is thrilled to have its jewelry named a "Top Pick" by renowned television fashion stylist, Lloyd Boston. Boston chose one of Premium Pearl's Akoya earrings, describing them as "soft and wedding appropriate."

Yan Berry, creative director at PremiumPearl. com, says "I've always had tremendous respect for Lloyd Boston. His sense of style is impeccable and we are thrilled to have our jewelry represented on his site."

The earrings Boston selected are from Premium Pearl's Akoya collection. Berry, who flies around the world to personally choose all of her company's pearls, says that the Akoyas typically come from Japan and are available in many different hues and sizes.

She says, "The ones Lloyd picked have diamonds in the settings and really are lovely--perfect for special occasions."

To see the pair of Akoya earrings Lloyd Boston selected, see http://www. premiumpearl. com/akoya-pearl-earrings-2550.html (http://www. premiumpearl. com/akoya-pearl-earrings-2550.html). Lloyd Boston's site can be viewed at http://www. lloydboston. com (http://www. lloydboston. com).

About Premiumpearl. com:
Premiumpearl. com is a leading online provider of quality pearl jewelry. For more information, please visit us at www. premiumpearl. com.

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