Divergence Raises $11.8 Million in Series C Financing

St. Louis, MO (PRWEB) February 17, 2009

Biotechnology firm Divergence, Inc., a world leader in developing products for the control of parasites in agriculture and medicine, today announced that it has raised $ 11.8 million in a Series C financing round that will further its efforts to create solutions for one of the major causes of crop yield loss for farmers.

MidPoint Food and Ag Fund LP acted as lead investor in the round. Other institutional investors included Prolog Ventures LP and certain partners of William Blair & Co. The round included 41 returning investors including all members of Divergence's Board of Directors. The financing more than doubles the amount of equity capital raised by the company since its inception.

Proceeds from the financing will be used to advance Divergence's nematicide program. The company is developing molecules for the control of plant parasitic nematodes. Nematode control is the largest unsolved pest problem in agriculture limiting the yield of crops worldwide and causing billions of dollars in crop damage annually. Divergence has discovered the first novel mode of action for this market in more than 20 years. The new molecules feature human and environment safety profiles that are vastly superior to traditional nematicides. The funding will also support the Company's continued development of crops that are resistant to nematodes, as well as its innovative, broad-based research platforms Harvest, STEM and RNA interference.

"This financing, especially given the sophistication of the participating investors, provides further validation of Divergence's revolutionary technology and the rapid advancements of our projects in parasite control," said Derek K. Rapp, Chief Executive Officer of Divergence. "Through our internal programs and corporate alliances in crop protection and animal health, Divergence is committed to the development of parasite control products for higher yielding agriculture and healthier people and animals. Upon the completion of this financing, Ronald L. Meeusen, Ph.D., Partner of Midpoint Food & Ag Fund, LP, will join the Divergence Board of Directors. Dr. Meeusen brings to Divergence more than 25 years of corporate experience in agricultural biotechnology. "There is tremendous value in the cutting-edge science of Divergence," said Dr. Meeusen. "As the first company in our investment portfolio, Divergence exemplifies our goal to invest in companies that can enable environmentally sustainable agriculture and offer promise for human and animal wellness."

With the addition of Dr. Meeusen, the Board of Directors of Divergence stands at seven people - Stanford J. Goldblatt, Partner and Head of the Private Equity Practice at Winston & Strawn; James P. McCarter, M.D., Ph.D., President and Chief Scientific Officer of Divergence; John W. McCarter, Jr., President and CEO of the Field Museum in Chicago; Ronald L. Meeusen, Ph.D., Partner of MidPoint Food and Ag Fund, LP; Ilya B. Nykin, Managing Director of Prolog Ventures; Derek K. Rapp, Chief Executive Officer of Divergence; and Mark W. Wong, President and CEO of Agrivida, Inc.

About Divergence:

Divergence, Inc., a world leader in the application of genomics and informatics to agriculture and infectious disease, discovers and develops products for the safe and effective control of parasites. The company's initial focus is on parasitic nematodes, devastating unseen pests that cause billions of dollars in crop loss annually and widespread disease in humans and animals. For more information visit Divergence's Web site at http://www.divergence.com.

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upickstorage.com Adds New Integration Partner Centershift

Madisonville, LA (PRWEB) June 15, 2010

upickstorage.com, the first and only self storage search application that allows customers to pick what they want to pay for a self storage unit, announced today that they have integrated with Centershift Store, giving Store clients the opportunity to negotiate online bookings directly through upickstorage.com.

In the same way that the hotels are using Internet gateways like Hotels.com to sell their extra rooms, storage companies are able to rent their vacant self storage units through upickstorage.com", Terry Bagley Chief Executive and President of Centershift Inc. said.

The integration enables facilities to negotiate real-time bookings through upickstorage.com. The customers reservation information from upickstorage.com goes directly through Centershift into the back end of the facilitys booking system.

Brandon Braud, President of Sales and Marketing for upickstorage.com stated, When used in conjunction with Centershift, upickstorage.com allows a facility owner to set up automatic counteroffers triggered by a customers offer for a unit. It is like having a manager on duty 24 hours a day. It is the perfect way to negotiate with a customer without compromising rental rate integrity or your managers valuable time.

About upickstorage.com

upickstorage.com is a highly innovative and simplistic online portal that custom matches self storage consumers with proximal self storage facilities. Online comparison shoppers are conveniently rewarded with streamlined efficiency and the best prices available for storage units anywhere. Homeowners and self storage facility owners negotiate in complete anonymous comfort while simultaneously demonstrating their environmental responsibility. For more information, please visit http://www.upickstorage.com or call (866) 678-6730.

About Centershift, Inc.

Centershift is a complete software solution provider to the self storage industry. Based in Salt Lake City, Utah, Centershift is the fastest growing Internet-based rental management software solution provider in the industry. Their client base includes two of the four largest self storage REITs, as well as many other large ownership and management organizations. Centershift's Store Enterprise and Advantage applications were designed specifically for seamless integration with websites, call centers, corporate offices and other business systems. Centershift's primary goal is to help self storage operators increase revenue, improve efficiencies and reduce costs. For more information, please visit http://www.centershift.com or call (877) 927-4438.

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Epicure Digital Menu Boards with Nutritional Menu Labeling Featured at the NRA 2011 Restaurant Show

Beverly Hill, CA (PRWEB) May 17, 2011

Epicure Digital, a leader in digital menu boards, presents the Epicure Digital Menu System with special emphasis on nutritional labeling at the NRA 2011 National Restaurant Association show, McCormick Place, Chicago, IL, 21-24 May, 2011, Booth #1212.

Epicure Digital custom designs highly graphical digital menu board systems to solve your complex menu and point-of-sale marketing issues.

Epicure Digital specializes in developing nutritional menu labeling systems to educate and inform customers to make healthier meal choices. These nutritional labels display as nutritional data, nutritional scoring, and icons representing food groups, healthy choices, allergens, vegan, vegetarian, local and organic, whichever and whenever are applicable.

Epicure Digital menu boards help customers become aware of their choices, helping them make the right decision to achieve a balanced life by eating well. These systems provide tools to increase efficiency, revenues and profitability.

"The restaurant industry has an important journey along the road to improved health and customer satisfaction, according to Kim Blum, MS, RD, at KB Nutrition Consulting in Dallas, TX. Ms. Blum explained The FDA released proposed menu regulations on April 1, 2011, which detail how the restaurant industry must implement the new rules. Per the FDA, retail food establishments with 20 or more locations doing business under the same name and with substantially the same menu items, will be required to clearly list the calorie information on their menus. This is great news for nutrition educators and customers alike! Since 76% of adults said they are trying to eat healthier now at restaurants than they did two years ago (National Restaurant Association Top Ten Facts in 2011), this is the perfect opportunity for restaurants to highlight foods on their menu boards that meet certain calorie and nutrient guidelines. In addition, 54% of Americans polled for the American Dietetic Association Nutrition and You: Trends 2008 survey say it takes too much time to keep track of their diet. Since Americans now consume about one third of their total calories on foods prepared outside the home, it is critical for nutritional information to be available at restaurants in order to help consumers make informed decisions. This journey can be simple and rewarding. Once restaurants move forward to display nutritional information on their menu boards as well as identify healthier menu items, they will meet consumer needs and help Americans lead healthier lifestyles."

Kim Blum is a former USDA employee, owns a consulting company, KB Nutrition Consulting, dedicated to working with restaurants to provide the nutrition information of their recipes.

Epicure Digital Systems is a digital menu board company uniquely integrating its expertise in software technology and food service operations and marketing to create digital signage products and services for the food service industry. Its core product is the Epicure Digital Menu System. Its core services are menu engineering, nutritional menu labeling, and content creation.

The Epicure Digital Menu System lets operators control LCD menu boards and signage in any number of locations, easily and quickly, online, with customized configurable web templates using Epicure Digital LiveMenu and LiveText user interfaces. Operators can change prices and menus, schedule menus and promotions by day part and menu cycle, and display other information such as nutritional labeling and data, videos, photos, and live feeds from the Internet. Clients operate more efficiently and engage customers in powerful new ways.

Epicure Digital engineers and designs customized digital menu boards for each client that solve their complex menu engineering and point-of-sale marketing issues with multi-screen and multi-station digital menus, signage and greeter board systems.

In new construction, remodeling and renovation projects, Epicure Digital works closely with food service consultants and clients to determine the best digital menu system strategy and participates in the management of the projects from concept phase to full implementation.

Epicure Digitals clients include colleges and universities, hospitals, K-12 Schools, independent and chain restaurants, contract food service companies, business & industry, and cinemas and casinos among others.

The companys website (http://www.epicuredigital.com) has an extensive portfolio of its clients multi screen and multi station digital menu board projects.

Come and see the Epicure Digital Menu System at the following shows:

The National Restaurant Association (NRA) Show, McCormick Place, Chicago, IL, May 21-24, 2011, Booth #1212.
The Texas School Nutrition Association (TASN) Annual Conference, Fort Worth Convention Center, Fort Worth, TX, 19-22 June, 2011, Booth #125
The Association of Healthcare Foodservice (AHF) Annual Conference, Arizona Biltmore, Phoenix, AZ June 5-9, 2011, Booth #316
The School Nutrition Association (SNA) National Conference, Gaylord Opryland Convention Center, Nashville, TN, July 14-15, 2011, Booth #2330.
The National Association of College and University Food Services (NACUFS) National Conference, Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center, Grapevine, TX, July 14-15, 2011, Booth #115.
The National Association of College Auxiliary Services (NACAS) National Conference, Rosen Shingle Creek Resort & Club, Orlando, Florida, October 25-26, 2011, Booth # 228
CSNA California School Nutrition Association Annual Conference, Sacramento Convention Center, Sacramento, California, November 11-12, 2011, Booth #723

For more information, contact:

Tommy Orpaz, 310-652-8246

torpaz(at)epicuredigital(dot)com

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Tobin Heath Selected for the Womens World Cup Soccer Team

Fair Lawn, NJ (PRWEB) May 17, 2011

Tobin Heath has been tagged for the Womens World Cup Soccer team, no surprise to her long-time trainer Steve Leo, the Director of Training at Parisi Speed Schools in Fair Lawn and Morris Plains. Leo says of Heath, a member of the last Womens Olympic team, She set her goals in high school, has worked every day since to pursue her dream, and has a lot of fun; she loves the game.

Tobin went from Ridge High School in New Jersey to the University of North Carolina on a full scholarship, returning to train at Parisis Morris Plains facility during the summer and on breaks. In college she played on National teams in addition to being instrumental in UNCs three NCAA Womens Soccer Championships - so the biggest challenge for her trainers was keeping her workouts paced correctly to maintain her strength and see she wasnt overtraining. Her dedication to her sport paid off; in 2008 Heath became the youngest member of the US Olympic team where she was a reserve mid-fielder and also the youngest member of the US National team.

When Tobin returned to Parisis and her trainer as a gold medalist, she brought Steve Leo her jersey from that Gold Medal team, a memento that he treasures. Thats Tobin, said Leo, she is a great competitor and a great person. In 2010 Tobin again made soccer headlines as the number 1 draft pick in Womens Professional Soccer, and now plays for Sky Blue FC.

Centric Software Achieves Record Year, 60 Percent Sales Growth

Campbell, CA (PRWEB) February 25, 2009

Centric Software, Inc., recently closed out its fiscal year with record sales, significant growth and positive performance across operations.

Effectively leveraging investments, the company grew aggressively and improved awareness and leadership position in targeted consumer markets, while developing the foundation for additional products in its core Centric 8 product suite.

Centric provides product lifecycle management (PLM) and sourcing solutions for companies in the fast-moving consumer goods industries, including those that globally source private-label products. At a time when many businesses are struggling to survive, Centric closed out its fiscal year, which ended Jan. 31, on an upswing, continuing a three-year trend of year-over-year sales growth. "We continue to build traction in our target markets," says Chris Groves, president, "as evidenced by new customer wins and significant additional investments from existing customers. Especially in the current environment, customers seek the rapid, economic results our solutions deliver."

Among the company's highlights:

Sales and bookings growth. Centric experienced 60 percent year-over-year sales growth from new licenses and expansion of deployments in targeted vertical markets.

Management and staffing. The company expanded global operations to drive growth and better serve its customers with the addition of PLM and sourcing industry experts in its sales, marketing, product development, and services departments.

Funding. In January 2008, Centric announced closing of $ 14.3 million in series B venture capital financing. Oak Investment Partners led the funding round, which included Masthead Venture Partners and BancBoston Ventures (a Bank of America company), Centric's current investors. Centric is using the additional financing to expand product development, and sales and marketing efforts.

Product investment. Centric continues to aggressively invest in its product offerings, with the overarching goal of satisfying customer demand for solutions that deliver economic benefits and measurable results.

Market and industry recognition. Centric received accolades throughout the year for its technology and industry leadership.

Consumer Goods Technology. The media group recognized Centric for its unique contributions to the consumer goods industry as a "CGT Editors' Picks" choice.
START-IT 125. The manufacturing industry publication named Centric to its "125 List of Top Manufacturing Technology Providers."
Aberdeen Group. The research and analyst firm, in its report detailing PLM use, cited Centric PLM technology as "helping fashion, apparel, and footwear companies become more agile and meet the challenges of their markets."
The Academy of Distinguished Engineering Alumni, Georgia Institute of Technology's College of Engineering, inducted Ravi Rangan, Centric's chief technology officer, for his significant contributions to the profession and the distinction he brings to Georgia Tech.

"This year has demonstrated that, despite a challenging economy, Centric provides the value companies need to improve their competitive position and to ensure their ongoing success," says Groves. "Our customers are taking a leadership position in their respective markets by investing now in Centric solutions to improve their operations today and into the future. Customers tell us they are expanding their use of Centric PLM and sourcing to improve efficiency and do more with less, and thereby create a competitive advantage. We see customers achieve real impact to their profit and loss statements within the first fiscal year after deploying Centric solutions."

About Centric Software, Inc.

Centric Software is a leading provider of product lifecycle management (PLM) and sourcing solutions for companies in the fast-moving consumer goods industries, including those that globally source private-label products. Centric 8 enables companies to speed new products to market, drive margin improvement, and improve global collaboration and compliance.

Centric's proven Web-based product intelligence technology enables team members and partners to securely access the information they need to improve global collaboration, execution and business performance. Global enterprises including Artsana, Best Buy, Bristol-Myers Squibb, Coleman, Kiewit, Le Coq Sportif, Moen, Timex and United Stationers Inc. use Centric's solutions to achieve top-line revenue growth and cost reductions.

Centric is a registered trademark of Centric Software and Product Intelligence is a trademark of Centric Software. All other brands and product names may be trademarks of their respective owners.

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creativemind™ Introduces “istyle™

San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) January 16, 2005

CreativeMind™ today announces a new line of accessories called “istyle” for the iPod line of Apple Computer digital lifestyle products. The first series of products to be released include “istyle for iPod”, a full body wrap that protects the screen, scroll wheel, top, bottom, sides and corners and comes in over 50 different eye catching designs, to allow the iPod owner total visual customization of their iPod while also protecting it from daily abuse.

The istyle product line is focused on the concept that individual style should be embraced and that you should be able to use your sense of style on your “digital lifestyle” products. The product line’s other focus is on protecting your Apple product investment and extending its design by giving the user customizable graphics and product protection in a variety of colors, graphics, and text to make your product uniquely your own.

Product Protection

istyle protects your product by adding a layer of clear cling plastic over the Apple product, protecting it from daily abuse, in the case of products such as the iPod and iBook this issue demanded a solution. Robert Stewart designer and developer of istyle explained, “…you could use one of the many cases on the market but the problem we wanted to solve was what happens when the product is not in the case, we thought most Apple product owners probably have a sense of individual style and should be able to reflect that in their product protection solution, hence “istyle” was developed to address’s those concerns…” istyle protects your investment and gives the user a customizable look to their product for a nominal cost.

User Customization

One of the main benefits of istyle is its ability for the Apple product owner to customize the appearance of their product to reflect their own personal style. istyle products will be available in several versions, including: clear, solid color’s, quotes of wisdom, eye catching graphics as well as specialty plastics. Installation of all products is easy, our static cling product (“istyle icling”) adheres with no tape, glue or adhesive. While our low-tack adhesive product has a very mild stick that allows for easy on and off installation and does not leave a residue.

Corporate Customization

CreativeMind will also have the option for schools and companies to purchase the istyle line of accessories with custom graphics to display corporate logo’s, company names, division’s, or school departments. Personal orders to customize graphics will be available as well for an additional cost.

Other benefits

istyle accessories provide a simple way to protect your Apple investment, customize its look, and extend the unique user experience of your Apple product. All istyle accessories allow for the industrial design of the Apple product to remain completely intact and will not harm the operation of your Apple hardware*. The istyle product will not harm or impede on the performance of your Apple product when used properly and will provide protection against scrapes, scratches and minor nicks into the plastic and metal body parts.

The istyle vinyl plastic can withstand the heat of the iPod and will not melt, or yellow, and the color will not fade for 6 months* or longer. istyle even provides basic moisture and water protection to your Apple product once applied. The application of our our istyle “icling” (static cling) product requires no adhesive so there is never any sticky residue left on the product once removed.

istyle Accessories:

For iPod, Apple’s breakthrough MP3 player we have developed a one sheet wrap around design that protects the screen, scroll wheel, top, bottom, sides and corners though still allows full access to all ports and docking accessories. The product compliments any existing case, and it’s color designs can be seen when used with white or clear rubber molded cases.

Apple’s iBook series will be available for both 12” and 14” models and will feature a top and bottom istyle skin. The top unit will be available in clear, various colors similar to Apple’s original iBook and iMac line as well as various eye catching graphics, as well as quotes of wisdom. This product was developed not only to protect your iBook and to give it individual style but also to resurrect an idea that came along with the classic Apple Powerbook 1400 that had an insert for color graphic art for the top of the case.

Istyle products that will be available on March 1st include the 3rd & 4th generation iPod’ wraps with later release dates for the 1st & 2nd generation iPod, iPod Mini, iPod shuffle, iBook, G5 iMac and iMac Mini products based on user demand. Please contact the istyle.us website for more details.

If you like what we have planned let us know and tell us what want in istyle products at ideas@istyle.us. If we hear from enough of the public we will develop these products further. If you have unique art or design’s that you would like to submit for possible consideration for use on an istyle product submit your information and files to art@istyle.us.

istyle Pricing & Availability:

CreativeMind will launch the istyle.us website and istyle product line officially on March 1st, 2005, accepting pre-orders for all 3rd and 4th generation iPod wraps. An online catalog will be available for viewing February 4th 2005 as well registration for our private istyle newsletter which will include latest designs, user submitted artwork and product news and announcements.

The website will feature easy navigation, product details, detailed photography, and secure on-line ordering. The istyle.us site will immediately have a private email list you can join to be kept up to date on the latest product news and announcements.

istyle will be available at istyle.us

The iPod istyle icling & low tack products will sell for $ 10 dollars not including shipping and handling fees. The iBook istyle top will sell for $ 15 dollars, and combo top case and lower under belly skins will sell for an estimated* price of $ 25 dollars.

Press Contacts:

Robert Stewart

CreativeMind

(347) 731-7938

press@istyle.us

Note to Editors:

For additional information call the CreativeMind Media Helpline at (347) 731-7938 or email press@istyle.us to receive press images.

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ASU, Caltech, UCLA and USC Showcase Top University Startups and Venture-Ready Technologies at Head Start(up) 2011 in Palo Alto

Palo Alto, CA (PRWEB) May 10, 2011

Arizona Technology Enterprises (AzTE), the exclusive intellectual property management and technology transfer organization of Arizona State University, today joined with the tech transfer offices of Caltech, UCLA and USC to host Head Start(up) 2011, a half-day conference in Palo Alto giving Silicon Valley investors a look at some of the universities most promising startups and venture-ready technologies.

The commercialization of university research generates new jobs, new companies and even entire new industries, said Augie Cheng, AzTEs managing director. The startups and technologies that ASU, Caltech, UCLA and USC are presenting have that same potential, and were excited to be doing this in a forum loaded with top venture capital firms and angel investors.

Universities continue to conduct the majority of basic research in the United States. In the last two decades, more than 75 percent of all industrial patents issued in the United States have cited academic research as a key source of new knowledge. Studies have also shown companies spun out of research universities have a far greater success rate than other startups.

Investors are always on the lookout for the next great university startup, said Steve Jurvetson, managing director of Draper Fisher Jurvetson. This event is a great way to see lots of technologies in a concentrated, efficient format. Im excited to see what the universities have to show us.

Approximately 60 invitation-only investors came from top Silicon Valley venture funds, including Draper Fisher Jurvetson, Intel Capital, Khosla Ventures, Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers, Redpoint Ventures, Scale Venture Partners, Sofinnova Ventures and many others.

A full list of presented technologies and startups can be found on the conference website: http://www.headstartup2011.com/technologies.

About Arizona Technology Enterprises (AzTE)

AzTE is a non-profit organization that operates as the exclusive intellectual property management and technology transfer organization for ASU and its research enterprise. Comprised of industry and university veterans, AzTE brings together ASUs researchers and industry partners to transform discoveries into marketable products and services, taking innovation out of the lab and into the commercial marketplace. AzTE currently offers for licensing more than 300 novel technologies in the life and physical sciences. For more information: http://www.azte.com/.

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DIME's New Type 2 Diabetes eJournal Club Will Enhance Clinician Competence

Chicago,IL (PRWEB) February 25, 2011

DIME announces the new Diabetes eJournal Club, an online continuing medical education (CME) activity designed to address gaps in knowledge and competence among physicians and other healthcare professionals who treat and manage patients with type 2 diabetes. In the first half of 2011, the Diabetes eJournal Club will meet on the first Tuesday of the monthMarch 1, April 5, and May 3, and again on July 12. This activity has been approved for AMA PRA Category 1 CreditTM.

The Diabetes eJournal Club is directed to endocrinologists, primary care physicians, internists, physician assistants, pharmacists, and other healthcare professionals who treat and manage patients with type 2 diabetes. Each interactive monthly session discusses a recent peer-reviewed journal article and its relevance to clinical behavior in everyday practice. Diabetes eJournal Club sessions include:

New Report: Three Techniques to Gain Confidence with Women Revealed

San Mateo, CA (PRWEB) September 20, 2011

Sometimes it seems as if beautiful women come from a different planet. And, in a sense, they do. Unless a man knows some tips on how to gain confidence with women, he might as well be in another universe. In a recent report from dating expert Carlos Xuma, he explains to guys how to get this confidence.

There are some tried-and-true strategies and tips for how to get a woman to want you and transform yourself into the prize that she seeks after instead of the other way around, says Carlos Xuma.

In his new report, he helps men gain confidence with women by sharing three secret techniques that have helped hundreds of other men in their dating quest.

The first technique Xuma shares is that men absolutely must learn what makes women tick.

Sounds simple, right? Well we all know just what complicated creatures women are and how baffling they can be at times, Xuma says. Here are a few things you need to know: Women are all about connections making and nurturing connections with other people. So, make sure you create a strong connection between the two of you by having emotional experiences that are shared.

Another technique that helps men gain confidence with women is realizing that self-sufficient men who develop an attitude that he can take or leave any woman will be more attractive than other men.

Women want a guy who is confident and secure with or without her, Xuma says in his report. Having confidence with women proves that the man can be strong for her in the relationship, as well.

In his new report, Xuma shares the other two secret techniques that help men gain confidence with women. His techniques are tested and proven repeatedly, he says.

Xuma teaches men how to improve and excel in these three areas so that women will actually flock to the men instead of the other way around. For years, Xuma has been giving dating advice for men that has helped men learn how to flirt with women, improve their seduction techniques, learn how to attract women, and build self-confidence to a higher level than ever before.

Carlos Xuma has been a dating expert and attraction adviser for more than 10 years and has appeared on ABC and CBS television, as well as Playboy radio. Hes the author of The Bad Boy Formula, Secrets of the Alpha Male, the Girlfriend Training Program, and numerous other books and articles. He has also been recognized for his work sharing dating advice for men and helps them learn how to flirt with women.

For more information, visit Carlos Xumas website at http://www.carlosxuma.com.

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Evergreen Realty Launches New Website to Challenge Real Estate Search Giants

San Clemente, CA (PRWEB) November 11, 2011

Evergreen Realty contracted web design agency blazonco to design and program a website that would outperform standard brokerage sites and hold its own against major property search portals like Realtor.com, Trulia.com, and others. The new site meets a wide array of buyer and agent needs by providing innovative property and agent search features in a format that is professional, powerful, and fun to use.

Evergreen's website allows visitors to search real estate listings across the California Regional MLS, one of the largest providers of listing information in the state, and displays search results in a clean, minimalist layout that allows for easy browsing and quick viewing of photos via a thumbnail gallery. Relevant properties are shown in a unique grid format rather than a list, a feature that places more listings above the fold for rapid viewing.

The website features drag-and-reload Google Maps integration, which allows visitors to scroll through an embedded map on the search page and watch regional property listings load in real time. This functionality allows for an incredibly intuitive, user-friendly real estate search experience that is presently matched only by major sites like Redfin.com and Zillow.com. Evergreen is the first traditional brokerage to feature drag-and-reload map technology on its company website.

The website also makes it easier than ever for visitors to locate and contact any of Evergreen's more than 900 agents. Additional functionality allows Evergreen to capture and display user-generated reviews and ratings for all agents, making the site an invaluable portal for up-to-date information about real estate professionals across California.

The website is built entirely on blazonco's proprietary content management system, which features inline page editing and a drag-and-drop module structure that together allow Evergreen executives to easily edit page elements and make changes across the site. In the future, blazonco will provide individual websites for all Evergreen agents built on this same CMS, providing unity, stability, security, and enhanced marketing options to the entire brokerage.

With the launch of its new website, Evergreen Realty and Associates is positioned to streamline the home purchase process and make real estate search more intuitive and engaging for buyers.

About Evergreen Realty

Since 1993, Evergreen Realty and Associates, Inc. has been serving the needs and meeting the expectations of thousands of home buyers, sellers and investors throughout California. Whether youre a rst-time or experienced home buyer, seller or investor, our REALTORS and professional staff understand that the most important attributes of any real estate transaction are your needs, interests and goals! For more information, visit evergreenrealty.net.

About blazonco

With over fourteen years of experience serving businesses of all sizes, blazonco has developed a suite of robust design and marketing services, including web design, branding, internet marketing, SEO, social media, and PPC management. We help businesses succeed online. Learn more at blazonco.com.

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New England Venture Capital Association Launches CriticalMass Co-Working Space for Entrepreneurs at Cambridge Innovation Center

Boston, MA (PRWEB) March 1, 2011

CriticalMass, a Boston area co-working space powered by the New England Venture Capital Association, launched today at the Cambridge Innovation Center. CriticalMass is the only dedicated workspace designed exclusively for promising start-ups which has the full backing and support of the regional venture trade group and a syndicate of some of New Englands most well-respected venture capital firms, including Bain Capital Ventures, Charles River Ventures, Flybridge Capital Partners, Highland Capital Partners, and North Bridge Venture Partners.

While co-working spaces like this have become more commonplace in New England, said James Nahirny, current chairman, New England Venture Capital Association, and managing director, Bain Capital Ventures, none to date have had the active participation and support of the regional venture trade association, as well as from a group of sponsoring firms, that collectively have 88 investors based in Massachusetts, a network of more than 130 portfolio companies in New England, and nearly $ 10 billion in capital under management. Our shared goal is to make CriticalMass a premiere address of promising startups in the region, and the country.

CriticalMass will provide early stage entrepreneurs with a place to work, learn, collaborate and start new companies. However, CriticalMass will go beyond a typical co-working space because it will bring together a broad cross-section of the Boston area start-up community experienced technology leaders, first time entrepreneurs and investors-- to drive new company creation without an expectation that all the related startup activity needs to be or will be venture-backed.

CriticalMass is one of a series of new initiatives by the New England Venture Capital Association to more actively support and engage entrepreneurs in the region, said Jamie Goldstein of North Bridge Venture Partners and the Associations president. The Association is a platform for more than 80 member firms to advance our collective interest in helping the regions best ideas and brightest entrepreneurs thrive right here in the Northeast.

New England Venture Capital Association members, staff and the venture firm sponsors will spend time at CriticalMass, providing regular programming, as well as informal interaction with and mentoring of entrepreneurs in the space. Each premier sponsoring firm will own a huddle, a conference room space branded by them, open to all, but serving as a location for that firm to regularly meet and interact with entrepreneurs. All Association member firms are encouraged to participate in CriticalMass and should contact Nancy Saucier at saucier (at) openapurpledoor (dot) com or 617-595-8760 for more information about how to get involved.

CriticalMass adds to an increasingly vibrant set of entrepreneur support efforts in New England, said Nancy Saucier, executive director of the New England Venture Capital Association. We look forward to doing our part to nurture and think creatively about building the regions start-up success.

Any entrepreneur is welcome to utilize CriticalMass facilities at the Cambridge Innovation Center for $ 250 per month. Venture sponsors will have the opportunity to defray CriticalMass fees for at least 48 entrepreneurs per year.

Entrepreneurs considering locating at CriticalMass can contact Anna Whitlock at Whitlock(at)cictr(dot)com or 617-758-4200 for more information and a tour.

Press should contact Laura Beck for opportunities to talk with New England Venture Capital Association or the involved venture partners, and details about an upcoming March 31st launch event.

About New England Venture Capital Association

Established and run by venture capital investors in the area, New England Venture Capital Association is the region's premier organization to promote venture capital investing and entrepreneurship in New England. With more than 700 venture capital professionals from more than 80 firms, our members collectively manage more than $ 50 billion in capital.

In addition to CriticalMass, NEVCA hosts a VC Unplugged informational Q&A session and one-on-one Office Hours every other week at the Venture Caf

Storage Unit Auction List's New Site Features Make Profiting from Storage Auctions Even Easier

(PRWEB) August 17, 2011

Long before Storage Wars or Auction Hunters there were storage facilities holding storage auctions, selling bulk consumer goods at wildly discounted prices to the public.

In the recent past the United States economy took a turn for the worse, starting with the housing market. Foreclosure rates on homes skyrocketed after the collapse of Adjustable Rate Mortgages and families nationwide have dealt with downsizing and cutting costs. But if theres one thing for certain it is that in a country based on free trade and capitalism, currency is cyclical. The result is a lot of used merchandise left in storage that can either be added to a landfill or resold; reused and profited from.

Storage auctions have become a unique opportunity to re-energize and restore free exchange in the American marketplace, and a brand new medium through which budding entrepreneurs can thrive in the storage auction industry with serious profit potentials and minimal start up costs.

Along with the development of websites like Ebay and Craigslist, we saw ordinary individuals rapidly become tax exempt resale companies, selling household and commercial products in a national, even international, marketplace.

The success of those that found auctions in local papers and by avidly calling facilities themselves was impressive and led to the popularity of storage auctions in reality television. 'Storage Wars' recently became A&E's most popular television series of all time and has millions wondering why storage auctions are generating so much attention. The popularity led to the demand for access to regular, reliable storage auction listings, so that anyone could potentially gain from attending, whether trying to decorate their own homes, keep up company inventory or earn some extra, part-time income. StorageUnitAuctionList.com has allowed more people to have more success than was ever before possible because we post storage auctions not found anywhere else online exclusively for our subscribers.

Many of the people we speak with every day have remarkable stories of triumph at storage auctions.

Ms. Regitt, a subscriber in Arkansas, says she used the list to find an auction in her home town; bought a unit for $ 325; turned around and sold it to another bidder for $ 1000, all before even leaving the storage facility.

Mr. LePage, a New England subscriber, attends auctions for his company and says that one of the first auctions he ever attended yielded a unit with several hundred dollars cash stashed inside. Every day regular auction goers find profitable, if not radical, treasures inside abandoned storage units.

Alfredo Lopez, a recent Oklahoma subscriber and storage auction enthusiast, reported winning, a couple TVs along with a rare vintage bike for only $ 20 at his first auction. Mr. Lopez is like thousands of people that visit storage auctions and use Craigslist.com to resell their finds locally for additional part-time income. We tried to find auctions on our own, but we found that they are not highly publicized, said Mr. Lopez, so he found us online, subscribed and reports the service to be very informational and helpful; updated regularly and reliably.

StorageUnitAuctionList.com is a national network of storage owners and auctioneers that post storage auction listings online for subscribers. Since January of 2011, the directory has developed into USAs largest online storage auction database and has gone through several major transitions in order to ensure that our subscribers receive the best, most accurate storage auctions listings available anywhere. This month, StorageUnitAuctionList.com had a complete staff overhaul to ensure we provide the best customer service and facility relations possible. The company now double verifies every auctions to ensure accuracy; highlights all caravan-style auctions to limit confusion and our new and improved account area is more user-friendly than ever before.

Visit http://www.storageunitauctionlist.com to sign up for storage auction listings in your state and to discover big profit margins at self storage auctions.

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Michigan School Boards Welcome Childrens Book Author Elizabeth Hoadley for

Flushing, Michigan (PRWEB) November 10, 2011

Elizabeth A. Hoadley, CEO, The Sunshine Workshop, recently accepted invitations to speak at a number of Michigan elementary schools during National Reading Month in March 2012, including the Flushing, Flint, Bloomfield and Oakland County School Districts (Detroit/Suburban Detroit).

In a statement released yesterday, Hoadley stated, I thank them for the invitations and am delighted to accept. I am both honored and humbled to participate in these events and look forward to meeting the children."

I love to see childrens eyes light up when I read different books, like I Know I Can, or Willo, said Hoadley. The room becomes quiet when Willo the tree is cut down and becomes even more silent when he is turned into a boat and later abandoned after he is no longer useful. Theres always a burst of enthusiasm and a sigh of relief when a little boy comes to save him from a tragic end.

Typically, elementary schools throughout the United States celebrate National Reading Month with a variety of activities, including appearances by well known and highly regarded authors such as Hoadley, said The Sunshine Workshops Chief Operating Officer, Shayna Dubbin Harris. These events occur annually in most US elementary schools as part of the Department of Educations Read More Books Literacy Programs. Meeting authors such as Hoadley is one way students are encouraged to read and write books.

Since the release of I Know I Can, published in May, 2011, and the enormous positive response to it, Hoadley has accepted many opportunities to speak to a variety of audiences. Invitations are still coming in, said Dubbin Harris.

I Know I Can, written by Hoadley and illustrated by 6-year old Kailee, encourages children to believe in themselves and their natural gifts, said Dubbin Harris. Using historical figures, from Joan of Arc to Terry Fox, Hoadley poetically demonstrates that people who have achieved greatness have all had one thing in common ~ a belief in their hopes and dreams despite ridicule from others. Children often identify with the 6-Year old illustrator of the book, Kailee, when they see her painting the illustrations on YouTube I Know I Can ~ 6 Years Old and 6 Books Published.

I love how children empathize with Missy and Lizzy in I Know I Can, when they hear other kids are poking fun at Missys dreams and ridiculing what she loves most, said Hoadley. Children instinctively know right from wrong and our books help them to visualize this.

The Sunshine Workshop is busy writing and illustrating two upcoming childrens books Vivache, a story of a charming family of fish who live in the canals of Venice, each with different personality traits and The Three Graces of Aquila, a story of friendship and forgiveness inspired after witnessing earthquake reconstruction efforts in Aquila, Italy. Both books are due for release in early 2012.

The Sunshine Workshop produces childrens books, artwork, animation, musical theatre productions, and related products and has offices in the United States and Canada. Their products are available in stores, on Amazon, through their website TheSunshineWorkshop.com and their Ray of Sunshine Independent Distributors.

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FloorPlanOnline.com Signs Exclusive Virtual Tour Distribution Agreement with the Texas Association of Realtors

Austin, Texas (PRWEB) November 10, 2011

FloorPlanOnline.com, the leading provider of full and self-service floor plan oriented virtual tours for real estate, today announced a partnership agreement with the Texas Association of Realtors

Changers Debuts Worlds First Social Energy Marketplace: Changers.com

San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) October 20, 2011

Changers, the company that gives people the power to transform their energy behavior, is launching the Changers System, the worlds first Social Energy Marketplace on the Web: http://www.changers.com. The Changers System enables people to produce their own energy, measure how much they produce, and convert it into a currency thats backed by the sun. Today, to jump-start all of us into independent power generators, Changers is debuting an intelligent personal solar charging kit that captures energy, records how much power it has generated, and then uploads precise metrics to the energy marketplaceChangers.comfor tracking, sharing, competing and redemption into Changers Credits.

The Changers Starter Kit includes the revolutionary Changers Kalhuohfummi solar battery and the Changers Maroshi solar module. The Changers Kalhuohfummi is a simple, one-button device that communicates with Changers.com. Inside is advanced intelligence that accurately measures how much energy it captures and stores in the built-in battery, ready to charge any smartphone or tablet. The Changers Kalhuohfummi solar battery is powered by the Changers Maroshi flexible solar module, which generates up to four Watts per hour enough to charge the Kalhuohfummi battery in four hours. The Changers Maroshi solar panel, which is produced in Colorado, USA, can be attached to any window or sunny surface.

Each of us takes it for granted that we have limitless energy on tap, and as a result we have become completely disconnected from how our actual energy usage impacts the planet, said Markus Schulz, co-founder and CEO of Changers. The Changers System aims to shift our attitudes and behavior by enabling each of us to produce our own energy, measure and visualize the real effect of this simple act, and then share our contributions with others. We think that if you can unite people in the pursuit of renewable energy even small amounts of energy it will lead to a dramatic transformation in how we source and consume energy.

Make a decision. Produce your own energy. Change the world. Heres how:

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iLugger Reveals New Two-Tone Apple iMac G5 Soft Cases

(PRWEB) February 2, 2005

LTA Projects, the Cookeville, Tennessee blimp builder that made the iMac portable with its sturdy custom-fit soft case, has debuted a new line of colored two-tone iLugger cases. New standard colors include blue, burnt orange, olive green, and pink. Color 2Toners will sell for US$ 119.00.

The iLugger sturdy soft case was designed for iMac G5 users to carry a 17” or 20” from home to office, or take along to the next presentation. This high quality, heavy-duty carry-on size bag works for both iMac models, and provides thick padded protection all the way around. The bag is compact enough so that even a 20" G5 iMac can be carried on an airplane.

iLugger G5 iMac bags are constructed with the same equipment and materials used by LTA Projects to build manned blimps and other massive weather-resistant inflatables.

LTA Projects / iLugger sells direct to the public through their website at http://www.ilugger.com, and also through a growing number of resellers. Dealer and distributor inquiries are welcome. For order inquiries and other information, please call 1-931-261-2277, or email LTAprojects[AT]frontiernet.net.

About LTA Projects and iLugger

LTA Projects is a blimp and advertising inflatable manufacturer based in Cookeville, Tennessee. Steve Garner, LTA Projects owner and long-time Mac user, designed the iLugger sturdy soft case to carry and protect his G5 when transporting for blimp designing duties between his home and the hangar. “I wanted G5 processing power that I could take from home to office, to on site presentations. The new iMac G5 filled the bill in every way...except I could not find a case for it anywhere. Fortunately, our balloon manufacturing expertise translates well into making carrying bags.”

For more product and ordering information, visit the company’s website at http://www.ilugger.com?prw-020205.

LTA Projects Site: http://www.ltaprojects.com/?prw-020205

TEL: 931-261-2277

Contact: Steve Garner

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Italian-Americans Continue to Impact USA

New York, NY (PRWEB) March 25, 2010

Italian-Americans have continuously made major contributions to the US and the most recent to do so is David Beato, a businessman and author of the new memoir The Power of Prayer, Endurance and Truth.

Global Financial & Remarketing Services Equipment Leasing Income Fund II Listed on TD Ameritrade

Scottsdale, AZ (PRWEB) October 28, 2011

This approval provides wealth management advisors and non-affiliated registered investment advisors (RIAs) the ability to place GFRS Fund II into their clients investment portfolios.

J.D. Jenks, president & CEO commented, In todays tough investment climate, we are delighted to have met TD Ameritrades rigorous approval requirements and look forward to working with the TD Ameritrade wealth management community for the benefit of wealth management clients.

TD Ameritrade Holding Corporation is an investment firm focused on helping individual investors meet their financial goals. For more than 35 years they have been serving individual investors through their brokerage subsidiaries either directly or through our network of independent RIAs. From the first-time investor to the sophisticated trader, and from the do-it-yourself to the do-it-for-me investor, they offer a broad range of investment tools and services.

Founded in 2009, Global Financial and Remarketing Services is an equipment leasing and alternative financial services company that serves small and mid-size businesses by offering a hybrid of financial solutions to meet growing business needs. GFRS serves a broad spectrum of industries including the medical, telecommunications, I.T., manufacturing and energy-related sectors. According to the National Federation of Independent Business, a recent study shows that only half of small businesses attempting to borrow funds are able to obtain the capital they need. Nearly 25% are unable to receive any credit at all. At GFRS, we pride ourselves on addressing this need through personal service, quick turnaround time on funding decisions and the understanding that a business is more than its credit rating. Other services offered include structured finance and debt & equity placement for publicly and privately held companies.

GFRS is a member of NEFA and NAELB. For more information, please visit our website: http://www.gfrservices.com

Contact: Maggie Heydt

Director of Marketing

T: 480-478-7403

Maggie(at)gfrservices(dot)com

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Southern New Hampshire University Selected for Carnegie Foundation Community Engagement Classification

Manchester, NH (Vocus/PRWEB) January 13, 2011

Southern New Hampshire University was selected by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching for its 2010 Community Engagement Classification. Colleges and universities with an institutional focus on community engagement were invited to apply for the classification, first offered in 2006 as part of an extensive restructuring of The Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.

SNHUs civic engagement includes service-learning with Manchester school children, raising unprecedented funds for United Way agencies, providing accounting and technical assistance to fledgling not-for-profits, and continuing to assist the Haitian community in the wake of that countrys disasters. University community members have volunteered for several years on Gulf Region rebuilding projects, working in orphanages, as well as bringing technology into township schools in South Africa.

Our learning has local and global impact when we recognize that the community is a living textbook with so much to teach us. Public scholarship and service make education significant, said SNHU Provost, Dr. Patricia Lynott. We are proud that our faculty has, to date, engaged more than 700 students in this kind of active learning. The Carnegie Classification makes us aspire to even greater accomplishments.

SNHUs efforts are led by the collaboration of the universitys Student and Academic Affairs divisions. Sarah Jacobs, representing Student Affairs, is founder and director of the Center for Service and Community Involvement where members of the SNHU community embrace civic engagement, volunteerism and service. University professor Eleanor Dunfey-Freiburger, representing Academic Affairs has, for decades, been a champion for community engagement and works with faculty to shape course work to meet community needs. By creating reciprocal partnerships with the Manchester and the global community we offer students, faculty and staff the opportunity for engaged learning that fosters active citizenship.

In order to be selected, institutions had to provide descriptions and examples of institutionalized practices of community engagement that showed alignment among mission, culture, leadership, resources and practices. SNHU was one of 115 colleges and universities selected.

Carnegie stated that SNHUs application documented excellent alignment among mission, culture, leadership, resources, and practices that support dynamic and noteworthy community engagement, and it was able to respond to the classification framework with both descriptions and examples of exemplary institutionalized practices of community engagement. SNHU also documented and coordinated evidence of community engagement in a coherent and compelling response to the frameworks inquiry.

About Southern New Hampshire University

The university has approximately 2,200 traditional, full-time undergraduate day students and a total annual enrollment in all divisions of 13,000. Programs are offered on campus, online and on location at our centers in New Hampshire and Maine. The university offers programs in business, community economic development, culinary arts, teacher education, hospitality management and liberal arts.

Contact: Gregg Mazzola

Marilyn Hickey Ministries partners with DonorDirect

Dallas, TX (PRWEB) September 20, 2011

DonorDirect, the leading provider of donor management software solutions for mid- to large-sized ministries, announced that they are partnering with Marilyn Hickey Ministries, a media ministry based out of Englewood, Colorado, that has a mission to see the world know the knowledge of the Lord. Marilyn Hickey will soon be using DonorStudio and StudioOnline software from DonorDirect.

Robbie Marvin, Senior Sales Consultant at DonorDirect, said, We are excited to be partnering with a ministry like Marilyn Hickey. They have the opportunity to share the good news through a multitude of channels and now have the donor management software to support this mission.

Marilyn Hickey Ministries will use DonorStudio for basic ministry activities such as transaction entry, reporting and analysis, and segmentation. This will allow Marilyn Hickey staff to input donations, event registrations, product purchases and subscription orders all within one transaction in DonorStudio. They will also be using the media management tool to help track their TV broadcasts and responses to particular shows. DonorStudio will provide the one repository for tracking all of their ministry activities.

Marilyn Hickey Ministries will also be using StudioOnline to give supporters the option through their website to make donations, purchase products or register for an event all in one transaction. With simple navigation tools and easy checkout, StudioOnline makes it easy and safe for people to handle transactions online. With StudioOnline, donors also have the ability to update their contact information, sign up for email newsletters and see all past transactions. This tool will be a powerful benchmark for Marilyn Hickey Ministries moving forward with their online donations presence.

We were looking for a software solution that would allow our ministry to be more efficient in our media management capabilities which we found DonorStudio to be the answer, said Roland Tamminga, Chief Financial Officer at Marilyn Hickey Ministries.

DonorDirect is excited about the new partnership with Marilyn Hickey Ministries.

Apple iMac G5 Owners Add Portability to Its List of Features with the iLugger G5 Soft Case, Now in Leather

(PRWEB) March 16, 2005

LTA Projects, the Cookeville, Tennessee blimp builder that made the Apple iMac G5 portable with its custom-fit soft case, has debuted a new line of iLugger cases in leather for added protection and style.

The iLugger leather soft case was designed for iMac G5 users to carry a 17” or 20” from home to office, or take along to the next presentation. This high quality, heavy-duty carry-on size bag works for both iMac models, and provides thick padded protection all the way around. The bag is compact enough so that even a 20" G5 iMac can be carried on an airplane.

iLugger Apple G5 iMac leather bags are constructed with the same equipment and materials used by LTA Projects to build manned blimps and other massive weather-resistant inflatables.

LTA Projects / iLugger sells direct to the public through their website at http://www.ilugger.com, and also through a growing number of resellers. Dealer and distributor inquiries are welcome. For order inquiries and other information, please call 1-931-261-2277, or email LTAprojects[AT]frontiernet.net.

About LTA Projects and iLugger

LTA Projects is a blimp and advertising inflatable manufacturer based in Cookeville, Tennessee. Steve Garner, LTA Projects owner and long-time Mac user, designed the iLugger sturdy soft case to carry and protect his G5 when transporting for blimp designing duties between his home and the hangar. “I wanted G5 processing power that I could take from home to office, to on site presentations. The new iMac G5 filled the bill in every way...except I could not find a case for it anywhere. Fortunately, our balloon manufacturing expertise translates well into making carrying bags.”

For more product and ordering information, visit the company’s website at http://www.ilugger.com?prw031505.

LTA Projects Site: http://www.ltaprojects.com/?prw031505

Factory Address:

1225 Shag Rag Rd Bldg #19

Cookeville, TN 38501

TEL: 931-261-2277

Contact: Steve Garner

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ScreenwritingU Announces It Has Licensed The 'Mini-Movie Method' for Upcoming Online Screenwriting Classes

Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) September 20, 2011

ScreenwritingU, an award-winning, Los Angeles-based company that provides professional online screenwriting classes and assistance with selling a screenplay, is pleased to announce it has licensed Chris Soths Mini-Movie Method. With ScreenwritingUs newsletter subscribers, clients, and social networking sites, the company keeps in regular contact with 100,000 screenwriters, making it an attractive venue to acquaint screenwriters with the Mini-Movie Method. ScreenwritingU has condensed the Mini-Movie Method into a month-long version that will be easy and affordable for ordinary people to write a screenplay and move toward a future in the film industry. People can get more information on the upcoming Mini-Movie Method class at http://www.screenwritingu.com/screenwriting-classes. ScreenwritingUs free newsletter is at http://www.screenwritingu.com/screenwriting-articles.

Hal Croasmun, president of ScreenwritingU, says, Were committed to adding to our current offerings the highest-level screenwriting teachers and programs in the country. I am thrilled to launch this new endeavor with Chris Soth and his Mini-Movie Method. His system offers a simple-to-learn structure that also has tremendous depth. Chris approached us because he was impressed with our quality classes and marketing. Our present and future partners benefit from our relationship with ScreenwritingUs fans, followers, clients, and newsletter subscribers worldwide.

Croasmun believes the Mini-Movie Method, along with other offerings hell be adding for beginners, will serve as a basis for bringing new writers into ScreenwritingUs six-month, intensive, ProSeries screenwriting class. Over 100 graduates of ScreenwritingUs flagship ProSeries have been optioned, sold, or produced in the last two years. The companys clients get results by consistently winning or placing as finalists in national writing contests, securing agent or management representation, and selling, optioning, or having screenplays produced. See those results at http://www.screenwritingu.com/buzz.

About Chris Soth

Chris Soth used his experience as a successful screenwriter and master storyteller to design the Mini-Movie Method. The program differs from the traditional three-act structure of theater by teaching writers to develop screenplays the way they are filmed, like the reels of a movie or chapters of a novel. His movie Firestorm was sold to Savoy Pictures for a million dollars. He has multiple projects in development at major Hollywood studios and is an expert at pitching and selling screenplays.

Soth says about his new alliance with ScreenwritingU, Ive been an admirer of Hal Croasmun and ScreenwritingU for years. Hal is a colleague who gives great value to writers. With my dedication to revolutionizing movie structure and making better movies, I view licensing the Mini-Movie Method to ScreenwritingU as a great way to spread the word about my system. See Soths Million Dollar Screenwriting website http://www.milliondollarscreenwriting.com.

About ScreenwritingU

ScreenwritingU is a Los Angeles-based company with clients worldwide who are building careers as screenwriters. The company provides highest quality screenwriting classes, teleconferences, newsletters, and articles; special events for meeting Hollywood producers, agents, and managers; screenwriting contests and opportunities for landing jobs; and access to exclusive offers from top script marketing sites, critique services, and coaches.

The companys vision is to offer a selection of highly regarded screenwriting teachers and software to people who are writing their first screenplay or first draft and lead them on the most organized and effective track into the movie industry.

Script Magazine named ScreenwritingU number one in its list of Top 10 Screenwriting Courses. TomCruise.com says, The professional advice and training offered by Screenwriting U both as an online news source for screenwriters and a professional school with online classes gives aspiring writers the opportunity to learn more about their craft regardless of where they live in the world.

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24 Hours, 24 Likes for LocalHood Marketing

Brampton, Ontario, Canada (PRWEB) October 06, 2011

LocalHood Marketing, announced that it was pleased to attract 24 likes of its new Facebook fan page in less than just 24 hours of the pages set up. As a reward to those who like the page, LocalHood Marketing is giving away a free downloadable guide to understanding specific social networks for local businesses.

The guide is 30 pages of content and it highlights what it claims are the "big three" social networks that all marketers should focus on when they develop a social networking strategy. It also features a simple, step by step work sheet to help an entrepreneur map out their social networking strategy.

To claim the guide, a visitor to the LocalHood Marketing fan page just needs to click the "like" button on the page while they're logged in to their Facebook account. The guide is an informational resource that takes a high level view of the social networking space and it lacks any type of product sales message.

Facebook's Chief Operating Officer, Sheryl Sandberg has been quoted as saying "I think every small business should be using Facebook. We're not going to stop until all of them are using it to grow their business." Sandberg is the former vice president of global online sales and operations at Google and is credited with playing a key role in helping Google build its market dominant search-advertising business.

LocalHood Marketing manager, Wilf Barnes agrees with Sandberg's comments that every small business should be using Facebook. "Social networking is an integral component of establishing a web presence for any business or organization and Facebook is the 800 pound gorilla in the social networking room. A fan page can work especially well for local, small businesses..." says Barnes if done right.

A page needs engagement and interaction to really come alive and most pages could benefit from the addition of a few simple apps that will instantly make a page more attractive and useful to visitors. According to Facebook.com, "...an app on Facebook gives you the opportunity to deeply integrate into the core Facebook experience. Your app can integrate with many aspects of Facebook.com, including the News Feed and Notifications."

"A lot of thriving local businesses have a fan page that only has a few likes and there is nothing really going on to make the page or the business attractive to their potential customers." Barnes' opinion is that a tiny, static number of likes on a business fan page can actually be counter productive to the business's positioning efforts. "It's all about social proof and market perception. A business's page reflects on the business whether the reflection is accurate or not" says Barnes.

Concerning the rapid number of likes that the LocalHood Marketing page has attracted, Barnes says "hey were glad that people seem to like the free download that we are giving away. We're actually hoping to meet new followers who'll post comments on our wall." A visitor to facebook.com/localwebpresence just needs to select the "Freemium" tab found on the page's left side menu for the offer to load.

About LocalHood Marketing

LocalHood Marketing manages the Canadian web presence directory LocalHood.ca which is in beta release. "LocalHood" is a LocalHood Marketing trade mark. For more information, go to LocalHood.ca. Questions can be directed to (289) 752-7335 or toll free 1-888-975-9222 email: info(at)localhood(dot)ca

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Online Strategy Agency Oldmixon Hill Congratulates Virginia State Senator Janet Howell

Washington, DC (PRWEB) November 12, 2011

Online strategy agency Oldmixon Hill congratulates Virginia State Senator Janet Howell on a successful campaign and hard earned victory. Oldmixon Hill provided online advertising consulting to Senator Janet Howells campaign, working with the Campaign Manager to develop and execute Janet Howells winning online advertising strategy.

Janet Howell has been a consistent advocate for Northern Virginians for twenty years, so we were excited to develop a comprehensive ad strategy for her campaign, said Oldmixon Hill Partner, Michael Hill.

Utilizing Google and Facebook's ad platforms, Oldmixon Hill was able to target Sen. Howell's constituents and their interests, driving traffic to relevant information from the campaign.

Janet Howells campaign understood the importance of tapping into online communities to find and engage supporters, continued Hill. Working with Campaign Manager Nicholas Kowalski, we were able to develop an online advertising campaign that resonated with the people of Northern Virginia. The result of this strategy uniting people behind Janet Howell will help move Virginia forward.

Senator Howell won her 6th term on November 8, 2011 with over 60% of the vote.

About Oldmixon Hill

Oldmixon Hill is an online strategy and communications agency in Washington, DC and provides winning digital media strategy and technology to candidates, nonprofit organizations, and select commercial clients.

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40 Ways to Live Passionately - for Free - on Vacation in Virginia

Richmond, Va. (PRWEB) March 11, 2009

Virginia is a top destination for people who love to make the most out of their vacation. To celebrate the 40th anniversary of Virginia is for Lovers and to help travelers get more vacation for their money, Virginia is sharing a list of 40 free things to do on vacation. From free museums to free bike trails and free history tours and concerts, Virginia is an exciting and affordable travel destination.

Here's a list of 40 free things to see and do while on vacation in Virginia, with more details found on Virginia.org.

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Skin Care for Athletes Invited 200 Clients and 20,000 Showed Up

Raleigh, NC (PRWEB) August 18, 2011

Skin Care for Athletes, the only organic and natural skin care line designed specifically for athletes has run varying promotions for their clients. They did not, however, expect to have this kind of response when they decided to conduct a promotion using the Wildfire App on Facebook.

A Simple Offer Explodes

In an effort to give back to their loyal customers and to bring on some new clients over the course of a one month promotion, Skin Care for Athletes offered a small 2oz travel size bottle of their popular Tri-Body Wash. All that needed to be done was to like them on Facebook and sign up for their newsletter to receive the free bottle of wash. We started with 225 friends on Friday afternoon and by Friday night we had 227. stated Taylor Sparks, Principal Goddess/Founder of Skin Care for Athletes. When she checked Facebook Saturday afternoon she had over 900 friends and almost as many orders. By 6:30pm we had over 1,900 likes and over 1,500 orders. She continues, I stopped the promotion at that point on Facebook but our clients had already sent out the links to their friends and by Sunday morning we had over 8,000 likes and more than 20,000 customers ordering more than 39,000 bottles of the Tri-Body Wash! We were blown away! In two days we had more than 55,000 visits to our site.

Too Much of a Good Thing...Never

Skin Care for Athletes is not a large company and as much as they welcomed their new clients, too many too fast has turned their suppliers and production on its ear. Ms. Sparks compared it to inviting 10 of your friends over for a barbeque and those friends invited 20 of their best friends to your house to eat and you only shopped for 10. We were overwhelmed and surprised when we received all of this support, love and interest in our product. We're shipping as fast as we can and are sending all of our clients a new $ 7 off coupon to make up for any delays. said Taylor. Skin Care for Athletes continues to educate and hydrate the skin of athletes and fitness enthusiasts through social media and their website.

About Skin Care for Athletes

Skin Care for Athletes by Morning Indigo, is a certified B Corporation with seventeen products in the market and is certified and highly rated by Environmental Working Group (ewg.org), Leapingbunny.org, Caringconsumer.org and World of Good by Ebay. Their products are rated "Excellent" on Goodguide.com and are the only organic skin care line for athletes certified vegan by PETA. Developed by a late-blooming endurance athlete and holistic aromatherapist, their products are available on-line in the U.S. and in retail stores in Singapore.

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Summer Unlimited in the White Mountains of New Hampshire

Concord, NH (PRWEB) June 16, 2010

Looking for some summer fun the whole family will enjoy but wont break the bank? Waterville Valley Resort has announced its new all-inclusive Summer Unlimited package from now to Columbus Day, visitors who stay at Waterville Valley pay one fee to enjoy a wide range of activities. In June, prices start at $ 37 per person for a family of four.

Families love the Summer Unlimited package because it means the kids dont have to come running to Mom and Dad every time they want to do something, says Jim Wefers, of the Resort Association. Of course, Mom and Dad like not having to pull out their wallets every time!

The Summer Unlimited package includes:

Two hours of mountain biking daily. With 100 miles of hiking and bike trails, Waterville Valley offers miles of riding to fit every taste, from flat and easy paths to down-and-dirty backwoods trails for experienced mountain bikers. The experts at the Adventure Center in Waterville Valleys Town Square will adjust your bike for comfort and safety.

A ride on Snow's Mountain Chair Lift. Ride to the top of Snows Mountain and catch stunning views of the 770,000 acres of White Mountain National Forest that surround Waterville Valley. Ride the lift back down, hike or bike down. Its up to you.

Unlimited Tennis. Perfect your game on one of Waterville Valleys 18 award-winning outdoor clay courts.

Unlimited use of the White Mountain Athletic Club. Enjoy indoor and outdoor swimming pools, whirlpools, saunas, and cardio & weight rooms, just a short walk or trolley ride from your accommodations.

Unlimited Ice Skating. Throughout the summer, cool mountain breezes keep Waterville Valley comfortable. But on those rare summer days when its too hot to be outside or youre simply up for something different enjoy unlimited ice skating in Waterville's indoor arena. Forgot to bring your skates? No problem. Rentals are available.

Daily golf. Enjoy nine holes every day at the beautiful Waterville Valley Golf Club, a family-friendly course for players of all abilities. Parents can break away from the kids for a leisurely game or bring them along for a fun afternoon on the links.

Unlimited transportation. The Waterville Valley Shuttle, an open air trolley, runs daily for quick transport between activities or a leisurely scenic ride around the valley.

Boating on Corcoran's Pond. Take a spin around Corcoran Pond in the heart of Town Square with a kayak, pedal boat or canoe from the adventure center. Your Summer Unlimited pass entitles you to one hour daily per person.

Open Gym Programs. Rainy day? Again, no problem. The Town of Waterville Valley Recreation Department Enjoy has a full-size gym with basketball court and packed with toys, balls and mats for playing. Your Summer Unlimited pass gets you in.

For even more fun, you can add a la carte options to your Summer Unlimited package: skateboarding at the Waterville Valley Skate Park; day camp for kids with the Town of Waterville Valley Recreation Department; live theatre with Shakespeare in the Valley and the North Country Center for the Arts Children's Theatre; and the many arts, cultural, and nature programs offered by the Curious George Cottage and Rey Center, including nature walks and astronomy nights throughout the summer.

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Welcome to Waterville Valley

Once visitors arrive, they often head to Town Square and the adjacent Corcorans Pond. This is the hub of activity in Waterville Valley with shopping, dining and both outdoor and rainy day fun.

The Town of Waterville Valley Recreation Department offers plenty to do at Corcorans Pond during the summer months and nearly all of it is included in the Summer Unlimited Package. Want to take a quick dip? Bring the beach chairs and enjoy the afternoon by the water. Rent a pedal boat or practice your rowing skills in a canoe or kayak. The Summer Unlimited pass gives guests a one-hour rental per person per day. During your stay, keep an eye on the Recreation Department schedule for special events and cook-outs at the pond.

Also located in Town Square is the Margret & H.A. Rey Center, dedicated to the authors of the beloved childrens book, Curious George. The center promotes both the arts and sciences, featuring reading, art, nature and astronomy seminars. Use the Summer Unlimited pass for a little quiet time with the kids. The Margret & H.A. Rey Center hosts a Curious George storytelling every Saturday at 11:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., where parents and children can curl up and listen to the classic story of that mischievous monkey.

A few doors down from the Rey Center is I Dream of Beading, a bead store that offers free jewelry making classes to Summer Unlimited pass holders. I Dream of Beading will help you create your own beaded bracelet, necklace or anklet and provide the wire and closure. Beads and clasp are not included, but you can make up to one piece per person each day of your stay.

Seek Adventure

Located in the heart of the White Mountain National Forest, Waterville Valley is surrounded by 100 miles of trails, many of which have been there for more than 100 years. Visitors can use their Summer Unlimited pass for a two-hour mountain bike rental from the Adventure Center in Town Square. The Center not only adjusts all bike rentals for comfort and safety, but can guide riders to the trails that best suit their mood.

If youre looking to kick up your mountain biking experience a notch, break out your Summer Unlimited pass again for a ride up the Snows Mountain Chair Lift at the Waterville Valley Ski area. On the way up, enjoy fantastic views of the White Mountain National Forest. On the way down, challenge yourself on the steep trails or enjoy a steady decline on one of the beginner trails.

Of course the Snows Mountain Chair Lift isnt just for mountain bikers. Visitors using their Summer Unlimited ride to the top can also take the lift back down or hike to the bottom. Its up to you.

Enjoy the outdoors

Waterville Valley Tennis Club is one of the top tennis resorts in the country for its facilities, value and programs for children. For years, it has been recognized by Tennis Magazine as one of the Top 50 tennis resorts in America, and was also named by the magazine as one of the Top 5 Best Bargains and one of the Top 5 Family Resorts. The Club was also just ranked number 13 in the world by TennisResortsOnline.

But dont let all the honors intimidate you. This down-to-earth club welcomes tennis players of all abilities. Owner and Head Pro Tom Gross has designed a program that introduces new players to the game while allowing more experienced players a chance to work on their serve and back hand. With your Summer Unlimited pass, you will have unlimited playing time. Parents can enjoy the afternoon volleying with the kids or sneak away for a quick game.

Waterville Valley is also home to one of the most beautiful and affordable golf courses in New Hampshire. With your Summer Unlimited package, guests can play nine holes every day at the Waterville Valley Golf Course.

As far as the Summer Unlimited package: "It makes things much simpler," said McCarthy. "I like that they get everything for one flat fee. Having it at one price makes it very simple. You don't have to carry your wallet with you. You can just get in the car and go."

Schedule your vacation during one of Waterville Valley Resorts special weekends and get even more for your dollar. These events include:

Sunday May 30: 21st Annual Chowder & Microbrew Fest

Saturday July 3: Independence Day Family Carnival

Sunday July 4: 4th Of July Hometown Parade & Fireworks

Saturday - Sunday July 31- August 1: WV Rock This Country Music Fest.

Saturday August 7: 11th Annual

Online parcel delivery firm says small businesses must capitalise on mobile sales boom

(PRWEB UK) 19 August 2011

Britains leading online parcel delivery specialist has called on small businesses to take advantage of the boom in sales through smartphones.

Recent research has shown that more and more consumers are prepared to buy products through their mobile phones and are enjoying the freedom that mobile shopping offers. Bolton-based Parcel2Go helps businesses of all sizes organise shipping to countries across the world and suggests that small firms should take a proactive approach when it comes to building an online presence.

People are now using their mobile phones to do so much more, from surfing the internet to using social networking sites. Figures released last week by online research specialist comScore revealed that 13.5 million mobile users across France, Germany, Italy, Spain and the UK accessed mobile retail sites in the three months ending May 2011. In Britain, the number of smartphone users accessing mobile sites has increased by 163 per cent over the past 12 months.

Online retail site eBay expects global mobile sales to hit $ 4bn by the end of 2011, double the value of goods sold in 2010. The UK market has been one of the fastest adopters of the technology and an increasing number of businesses now find they have to meet eBay parcel delivery requests following purchases made via mobile phones.

Richard Mercer, Director of Marketing at Parcel2Go, said: "There is little doubt that the retail world is changing rapidly. Smartphones have become commonplace and consumers in the UK have adopted m-commerce technology quicker than many people would have anticipated.

"Parcel2Go launched its own mobile site at http://m.parcel2go.com/ last month. We also partner with a huge variety of UK companies involved in selling their goods online, whether thats through their own website or through third-party sites such as Amazon and eBay. All firms need to recognise the important role that mobile e-commerce is already playing, and that courier services available through Parcel2Go can play a key part in helping to organise a smooth delivery after a sale has been made."

About Parcel2Go:

Parcel2Go Ltd has been offering its customers a comprehensive range of parcel delivery and worldwide shipping services for the past 21 years. Based in Bolton, the company operates a cost effective collection and delivery service available throughout the UK, Europe and USA mainland.

For further information contact: Les Yates

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

Prepare for Life After College

Washington, D.C. (PRWEB) February 13, 2004

You’ve just picked up your college diploma, what are you going to do next? No, go to Disney World is not the correct answer, even though it is the fun answer. You get to do something much more fun - handle life all by yourself for the very first time. Before you actually graduate from college this spring, make a post-graduation plan to save yourself from some of the shock that can occur after leaving the cocoon of school. “You are now responsible for feeding, clothing, and transporting yourself – not to mention keeping a roof over your head, plus saving for the day you’ll retire and insuring yourself, and paying taxes,” says Kristen Gustafson, author of "Graduate!: Everything You Need to Succeed After College" (Capital Books, $ 14.95).

Besides telling recent graduates how to find a job, buy a car, rent an apartment, get along with a roommate, and fill a refrigerator, in "Graduate!," Kristen Gustafson offers these five bits of advice that most parents and teachers don’t think to give.

1) Keep a journal. “This is one of the most amazing times in your life and the best way to remember it is to keep a journal. And then there may be days when you just need to let off steam and the only things that will listen are the pages of your journal.”

2) There will be bad days. “You will have some downright terrible days, but for every horrible day, there will be an equally spectacular day. Realize that the situation is not hopeless.”

3) Set goals for yourself. “Whether you make a formal list, write yourself a check based on future earnings, or whatever, set a goal for yourself. Putting your aspirations into writing gives them a form and gives you a reason to get out of bed every day.”

4) You don’t have to have it all figured out. “For years you’ve had to make decisions based on what you thought would be best for you down the road. The pervasive mode of operation in our society is to have everything figured out. But, really, you don’t have to know what you want to do with the rest of your life. This is the time to explore, to figure out what makes you happy, and to go for it. Ride by the seat of your pants and enjoy the ride.”

5) Who you work for is as important as what you do. “You may take a job with someone who is little known or unknown in the industry and it could be the best career move you ever made, if they are a generous and supportive mentor. Your reputation can precede you and the decisions you make now can have a profound effect on your future career. If you work for someone with a bad reputation, yours could suffer as well.”

Making sure you have the basic knowledge that is necessary to become a capable and intelligent-sounding college graduate also is important to have before leaving school. Homer Moyer, an international corporate lawyer, developed "The R.A.T. (Real World Aptitude Test)" (Capital Books, $ 19.95) to help his own children develop this basic knowledge before they left school.

“The R.A.T. is a test to be taken and passed before leaving home to enter the real world – the real world of work, further education, adventure, or some combination of the three,” explains Moyer. “It is designed to test skills and knowledge you might not learn in school but that could be quite useful in life.”

Some of the questions (and answers) covered in The. R.A.T. are:

1) Credit Card Debt. If you have a $ 2,000 balance on your credit card and make a minimum payment of $ 40 a month every month, how long – assuming you make no new purchases – will it take you to pay off your credit card balance?

a. ______ Just under a year

b. ______ Just over four years

c. ______ Nearly eight years

2) Recipes. Which of the following statements about following and cooking from recipes is true?

a. ______ The terms “baking” and “roasting” involve the same type of cooking.

b. ______ In following a recipe, ingredients should be prepared or mixed in exactly the same

sequence that they are listed.

c. ______ In baking, particularly breads, increasing the amount of baking powder, salt, or sugar can sometimes enhance the flavor without significantly affecting the recipe.

d. ______ In stir-frying Asian food in a wok, sunflower oil, vegetable oil, and peanut oil are equally good.

e. ______ When a recipe calls for “sifted flour,” the flour should be measured before it is sifted, not after.

3) Security Deposits. When renting an apartment, you may be required to pay a “security deposit.” A security deposit is:

a. _____ Payment for the security guards who ensure that only residents and guests are admitted

b. _____ The fee that landlords routinely charge for installing new locks for new tenants

c. _____ A sum the landlord holds in case renters fail to pay their last monthly rent

d. _____ A sum the landlord holds to pay for any damage renters have done during the term of their

lease.

So, don’t panic if you are leaving college with just a diploma and not a life plan, first job, and new car. With a little forethought and a lot of courage and curiousity, the world is out there waiting to be discovered by you. In all of your free time now that you won’t have anymore homework, here are more resources you might enjoy reading: "Use Your Fingers, Use Your Toes: Quick and Easy Step-by-Step Solutions to Your Everyday Math Problems" by Beth Norcross (Capital Books, $ 14.95), “'Just Sign Here, Honey:' Women’s 10 Biggest Legal Mistakes & How to Avoid Them" by Marilyn Barrett (Capital Books, $ 14.95), "Safe Living in a Dangerous World: An Expert Answers Your Every Question from Homeland Security to Home Safety" by Nancy Harvey Steorts (Capital Books, $ 14.95), "Nonstop Networking: How to Improve Your Life, Luck & Career" by Andrea Nierenberg (Capital Books, $ 19.95).

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Olympia Steel Buildings Seeks Dealers & Sales Representatives In Nebraska and Iowa

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (PRWEB) October 07, 2011

Universal Steel Buildings is currently seeking dealers and sales representatives in Nebraska and Iowa as the company continues to extend their Olympia pre-engineered steel buildings brand into the Midwest. Olympia Steel Buildings continues its steady growth as a leader in pre-engineered steel buildings with fourteen locations in the United States and Canada, including their recently opened office in Olathe, Kansas.

Were looking for dealers and sales reps in Nebraska and Iowa to enable us to reach out to customers all over the Midwest, but especially in those states where we feel there is a growing need and demand for pre-engineered steel building products, states Company vice-president, Lucas Hocker. We want Olympia Steel Buildings to be their premier choice when looking to build anything from a barn to a garage to a machine shed, commodities storage or for any new construction project.

The search for new dealers and sales representatives ties in with the companys committment to customer service and a personalized approach. Its a tremendous opportunity for builders, contractors and building erectors to get in on the ground floor with Olympia and really build their business, states Hocker. We like to invite interested individuals to come out to the plant and once they see what we are doing, the quality and the service we provide, theyre sold right then and there.

Olympia Steel Buildings are manufactured in a completely automated state-of-the-art facility, located in Ambridge, Pennsylvania. Staffed by highly experienced engineers and designers, the Ambridge plant is one of the most sophisticated in the metal building industry. The facility employs CNC technology to create one of the markets highest quality metal buildings system and uses advanced CAD-CAM software created exclusively for the metal building industry to design and engineer their buildings. The Ambridge plant manufactures the entire Olympia Steel Buildings metal buildings system, including frames, sheeting, secondary framing and components without the need to outsource, unlike some companies that just make the frames and buy the rest of the components, or companies that just make components and do not supply the frames.

The integration of the entire manufacturing process assures the quality of the final product, assures Hocker. And that is what we want the customer to know.

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ICANN and Qatar Celebrate Launch of Arabic Top-Level Domain

Doha, Qatar (Vocus/PRWEB) March 02, 2011

Dignitaries in the Arabian Gulf state of Qatar today joined leaders of the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) in celebrating the launch of the lnternets latest Arabic script top-level domain (TLD) name.

Approval of Qatars internationalized domain name is an acknowledgment of the countrys vision and leadership, said Rod Beckstrom, ICANNs President and Chief Executive Officer. In pursuing the IDN on behalf of its people, Qatar has recognized that the Internet is the way of the future.

Beckstrom made the comments during a ceremony commemorating the latest addition to the group of countries and territories with country code top-level domain (ccTLD) names in non-Latin characters, as part of ICANNs Internationalized Domain Name (IDN) Fast-Track program.

The launch of Qatars Arabic top-level domain names is a major milestone as we work to build a more digitally inclusive society, said Dr. Hessa Al Jaber, Secretary General of the Supreme Council of Information and Communication Technology, which will manage Qatars Internet domain names through the Qatar Domains Registry. As more organizations and individuals begin adopting Arabic domain names, the Internet will literally be opened up to broad new audiences. The Arab world represents a region with enormous potential for growth both in terms of usage and the creation of new digital content, especially Arabic content,

To date, 17 countries and territories have had country code top-level domains in non-Latin scripts approved for entry into the Internets root. Thirty-four nations and territories so far have applied for IDN ccTLDs, representing 22 languages.

Non-Latin top-level domains are gradually being introduced into the Internets root zone. Currently, they are only allowed as country code top level domains (ccTLDs). Eventually, the use of Internationalized Domain Names will be expanded to include generic top-level domains, such as .com, .net and .biz.

To read more about the IDN ccTLD Fast Track process go here: http://www.icann.org/en/topics/idn/fast-track/faq-en.htm

About ICANN: ICANNs mission is to ensure a stable, secure and unified global Internet. To reach another person on the Internet you have to type an address into your computer - a name or a number. That address has to be unique so computers know where to find each other. ICANN coordinates these unique identifiers across the world. Without that coordination we wouldn't have one global Internet. ICANN was formed in 1998. It is a not-for-profit public-benefit corporation with participants from all over the world dedicated to keeping the Internet secure, stable and interoperable. It promotes competition and develops policy on the Internets unique identifiers. ICANN doesnt control content on the Internet. It cannot stop spam and it doesnt deal with access to the Internet. But through its coordination role of the Internets naming system, it does have an important impact on the expansion and evolution of the Internet. For more information please visit: http://www.icann.org.

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