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PlaySpan Selected by AlwaysOn as an OnHollywood 100 Winner

Santa Clara, CA (PRWEB) September 21, 2010

PlaySpan, the global leader in monetization solutions for digital goods, social networks, online games and videos, today announced that it has been chosen by AlwaysOn as one of the OnHollywood 100 winners. This year marks the third consecutive year that the company has been chosen by Always On as a top 100 private company.

Inclusion in the OnHollywood 100 signifies leadership amongst its peers and game-changing approaches and technologies that are likely to disrupt existing and entrenched Hollywood entertainment. PlaySpan was specially selected by the AlwaysOn editorial team and industry experts spanning the globe based on a set of five criteria: innovation, market potential, commercialization, stakeholder value, and media buzz.

The entire entertainment world is dependent on the Internet, social networking, and the burgeoning use of the iPhone and Googles Android smartphone platforms to market, distribute, and share entertainment, says Tony Perkins, founder and editor of AlwaysOn. When you review the OnHollywood 100 class of 2010 and see companies like PlaySpan, you will see that we have come a long way since early music sites like Napster and Kazaa began disrupting the entertainment world.

The OnHollywood 100 winners were selected from among thousands of domestic and international technology companies nominated by investors, bankers, journalists, and entertainment industry insiders. The AlwaysOn editorial team conducted a rigorous three-month selection process to finalize the 2010 list.

PlaySpan and the OnHollywood 100 companies will be honored at AlwaysOns fifth annual OnHollywood on September 27th, 2010, at the Entertainment Technology Center @ USC in Los Angeles, CA. This two-and-a-half-day executive gathering that highlights the significant trends affecting digital entertainment. Disruptive technology is forcing big changes in Hollywood: new contracts, new genres, new stars. As the behemoth industry steps into the digital era, entertainment execs will be paying even closer attention to the global Silicon Valleyespecially the startups that are writing the rules and creating the tools for the digital entertainment age.

PlaySpan and its executives have received numerous accolades and awards in 2010 including Ernst & Youngs Entrepreneur of the Year Award, and Inc. Magazines Top 5000 Private Companies list. Last month, PlaySpan secured an $ 18 million dollar series C round of funding led by Vodafone Ventures and Softbank Bodhi Fund.

A full list of all the AlwaysOn OnHollywood 100 winners can be found on the AlwaysOn website at:

http://www.aonetwork.com/AOStory/Announcing-2010-OnHollywood-100

We are proud once again to have been chosen by AlwaysOn among the thousands of strong candidates under consideration, said PlaySpan Founder & CEO, Karl Mehta. Over the last three years PlaySpan has firmly distinguished itself as a global industry leader, with award-winning products and services, and a top notch team of monetization professionals that position PlaySpan well for future growth and continued success.

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OpenSesame eLearning Marketplace Reaches 3,000-Course Milestone

Portland, OR (PRWEB) November 02, 2011

OpenSesame (http://www.OpenSesame.com), the elearning marketplace connecting the buyers and sellers of elearning courses, today announced that it now counts 3,000 corporate training courses in its catalog.

The OpenSesame elearning marketplace makes buying and selling corporate elearning as easy as downloading a song from iTunes. Using crowd-sourcing similar to iStockPhoto, the OpenSesame marketplace and technology displaces the leaders in the highly fragmented $ 4.5B elearning content market.

Our most important goal is creating the he broadest, freshest and deepest catalog of elearning courses, said OpenSesame CEO Don Spear. Our 3,000 course catalog offers buyers all the courses they need in one place and the ability to purchase them instantly for use in any learning management system.

OpenSesame enables elearning course developers to sell their content directly to a broad audience of customers. Furthermore, courses purchased at OpenSesame work in any learning management system (LMS), solving the interoperability hurdle that makes elearning a hassle for many buyers.

Businesses are used to painfully negotiating long-term, six-figure contracts for elearning content catalogs, not unlike getting a cable package, said OpenSesame co-founder and general manager Josh Blank. OpenSesame enables buyers to see the price up front, purchase just the content they need in the quantity they need.

The OpenSesame catalog encompasses courses on a wide variety of topics - from management to safety - in many languages, including English, Chinese, Spanish and French. OpenSesame has also developed patent-pending video technology that connects video content to learning management systems.

Not only do we have one of the largest catalogs of elearning courses in the world, said OpenSesame co-founder Tom Turnbull. We have groundbreaking technology that unlocks new forms of content like video and connects them to any learner, anywhere.

OpenSesame recently announced $ 2 million in seed funding from Portland investment group Harmony Investments, the OpenSesame management team, and the funding OpenSesame received as the winner of the Angel Oregon 2011 competition.

About OpenSesame

Based in Portland, Oregon, OpenSesame is an open marketplace for elearning that connects elearning buyers and sellers. Buyers browse thousands of courses in a wide variety of subjects from workplace safety to business skills all compatible with any learning management system. For more information, visit http://www.opensesame.com or follow @OpenSesameNow on Twitter.

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FHC Continues to Amass Top Talent with Addition of Tim Moore and Joe Barnes

Boston, MA (PRWEB) October 17, 2011

F.H. Cann and Associates, Inc. (FHC), a recent winner of Best Companies Group,"2011 Best Place to Work in Collections" award, is pleased to make the joint announcement that long time Student Loan industry veterans Timothy Moore and Joe Barnes have joined FHC to spearhead the Business Development and Client Acquisition unit of its Student Loan Division.

Walter C. Steele, FHCs Chief Operating Officer stated, We at FHC are simply ecstatic about adding Tim and Joe to our Senior Leadership Team. These gentlemen are some of the most well respected true professionals that the student loan industry has to offer. They bring literally decades of deep industry insight, experience, and documented success in the GA and Student Loan Vertical. To be able to add one of these gentlemen would be tremendous, however, to be afforded the luxury of announcing that both have joined our organization is truly a very proud moment for us at FHC. Walter continued, This is another example of FHCs unwavering commitment to excellence and to provide our clients and the student loan industry with best in class service and performance.

Mr. Moore has dedicated over 40 years to serving the debt management needs of the education loan community. Tim Moore has cultivated long standing relationships with some of the largest and most prestigious guarantor and student loan service companies, and all of these relationships are founded in the highest ethical standards and providing best in class performance. Tims unwavering commitment to integrity and customer service is well documented and blends perfectly with the core values on which FHC was founded. Tims reputation is irrefutable, and he is truly devoted to providing nothing short of excellence to all who are lucky enough to partner with him. said Frank Cann, President and CEO of F.H. Cann and Associates, Inc.

Tim Moore commented, It is a pleasure to be part of F.H. Cann and Associates. Frank Cann and Walter Steele have put together a management team and staff dedicated to high performance and customer service. I am proud to be part of the FHC organization in a consulting capacity and look forward to working with their strong management team and collection staff who are all committed to excellence.

Furthermore, FHC is equally proud to announce the addition of well respected industry veteran Joe Barnes as Senior Vice President of Business Development which adds another 25+ years of committed service to the educational debt management community to FHCs executive core. Mr. Barnes impressive resume includes leadership roles spearheading complex marketing teams that involve comprehensive RFPs and custom tailored proposals to address the specific needs of numerous Guarantee Agencies and Student Loan providers alike. Joe has successfully built an extraordinary clientele base including 13 student loan Guaranty Agencies that are the culmination of many years worth of close trusted relationships and top performance working at various third party agencies.

Joe Barnes stated, Joining the FH Cann team is a culmination of a long association with Frank Cann. Our careers go back roughly 25 years and I have the utmost respect for the organization he has built and the executive team he has assembled. Joining FH Cann creates an opportunity to offer not only tried and true client based collections and recovery solutions specifically tailored to the educational industry; but also the most cutting edge technologies and product offerings in the marketplace today. This organization has delivered to its clients and to its employees and I look forward to building upon that foundation for many years to come.

The addition of Joe Barnes, together with Tim Moore, and coupled with FHCs existing Executive Management Committee form a leadership coalition with over 190 collective years of recovery management experience and client centric commitment to integrity, performance and accountability.

F.H. Cann and Associates Inc. is a nationally licensed debt collection and receivables optimization firm that is based in North Andover MA. F.H. Cann and Associates, Inc. specialize in Student Loan, Banking, Municipal, and Commercial debt verticals.

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Leading Social Media Marketing, Digital PR Expert and Award Winning CEO to Give Free Trade Show Marketing Webinar

Dallas, TX (PRWEB) November 11, 2011

The Trade Group, the award-winning provider of trade show exhibits, digital graphics, creative design services, retail displays and environmental structures for events, will host a free webinar, Making Sense of Todays Digital PR for Trade Shows: Trends, Techniques, and Case Studies at 1:00 PM on Wednesday, November 16, 2011. This exclusive event will discuss the importance of social media marketing tools, the latest trends in social media, and how to create online buzz before an event.

Marketing your presence at trade shows and events now requires a solid understanding of social media marketing and digital PR. Event Marketers must have a firm grasp on the digital tools that will increase the number of qualified visitors to the booth -- resulting in increased ROI.

This webinar will go beyond the big three -- Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter, says Kabani. We are going to tackle QR codes, pitching bloggers, social media ad campaigns, event specific promotional websites, YouTube, and much more. What happens before and after the event is just as important as what happens during show hours and by harnessing the power of social media, you're sure to be remembered long after the show has closed.

Shama Kabani is the Award-winning CEO of The Marketing Zen Group, a global digital marketing firm. She's also the host of the CW 33s Tech Zen with Shama and Socially Sound segments, an international speaker, and a best-selling author. Her first book, The Zen of Social Media Marketing, was released in April 2010, and was an instant hit. Business Week honored Shama in 2009 as one of the Top 25 Entrepreneurs Under 25 in North America, and in 2010, Shama won the prestigious Technology Titan Emerging Company CEO award from the Metroplex Technology Business Council.

The Trade Group offers services that ensure the success of any trade show event, from educational seminars to strategic marketing services that drive traffic to your exhibit, to providing a free webinar from one of the top leaders in digital marketing.

For 25 years, The Trade Group has provided over 40,000 superior trade show exhibits to more than 15,000 exhibit managers around the world. Its reputation is built on dedication to customer service, passion for creativity and innovation in the event services industry. To learn more about The Trade Group, contact us today.

The Marketing Zen Group is an award winning online marketing firm that excels at helping companies, non-profits, and government agencies of all sizes leverage the internet. Web marketing services include website design & development, social media marketing, digital PR, and search engine optimization. They specialize in providing turn-key web marketing and PR services which result in greater leads and visibility for their clients. For more information about The Marketing Zen Group contact us today.

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Domain Name Prices Returning to Highs of 1999 and 2000

Pompano Beach, FL (PRWEB) August 25, 2004

Recent multi-million dollar domain name sales are further proof that the Internet business is back to levels only seen in 1999 and 2000. CreditCards.com recently sold for $ 2.75 Million and late last year, Men.com sold for $ 1.3 Million. “We haven’t seen this type of activity since 1999 when we sold Autos.com for $ 2.2 Million and WallStreet.com for $ 1.03 Million,” said Monte Cahn CEO of Internet domain registrar and domain resale specialist Moniker.com . “This has been a banner year. We assisted in the sale of Me.com for $ 460,000 and we have had several major sales including Truck.com and Stop.com .”

Moniker represents three other popular domain names expected to sell for millions of dollars: consulting.com , candy.com and hell.com . “Every day thousands of people type in these domain names. There is incredible value in owning the single word descriptive terms for an industry,” noted Eric Harrington, President of Moniker.com . “The opportunity to own domains like these is extremely rare because industry leading companies will buy these domains and most likely never sell them again.”

The trend for more valuable domain purchases is just one indicator of expensive Internet real estate. Search Engine Marketing is hot, as evidenced by all of the interest in the Google IPO while Pay Per Click search terms are rising as bidding heats up. The term “Domain Name” is being bid on at $ 10.00 per click and the term “Domain” is at $ 7.01 per click on the Yahoo! and Overture network.

About Moniker.com

Moniker.com is one of the top three fastest growing ICANN-accredited Internet domain registrars, and is the global leader for domain name management and domain registration . Together with its affiliated companies, Coolhandle.com , a web hosting company, and DomainSystems.com , a leader in domain name sales, escrow and domain aftermarket services, the company manages more than 600,000 domains for companies, organizations and individuals, and offers industry leading security and personalized customer service for all of its clients. Moniker clients include: The National Hockey League, Jupitermedia, and Lions Gate Films. The company is based in Pompano Beach, Florida.

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College Seniors' Job Skills Ranked Nationwide; Career Coaching Book Helps Grads-To-Be

La Jolla, CA (PRWEB) January 18, 2009

Tough Economy Makes Job Search Tactics Critical. New Career Coaching Book Brings Faster Offers.

"There's never, ever been a career assessment that ranks your skills against college seniors nationwide," claims 'LAUNCH!...Get That First Paycheck In 90 Days,' "and then turns your unique strengths into a smart career path."

The career coaching book is now available at Launch-Your-Career.com to help college seniors and recent graduates successfully begin their careers. It offers job-finding secrets that too few students know about - because no other career coaching books reveal them. LAUNCH! includes:

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

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

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

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

Anxious students and their nervous parents can even sample the guide before buying by reading a few pages or listening to a brief audio clip at Launch-Your-Career.com.

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

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

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

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

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iMac Online Texas Hold'Em Poker Tournaments A Huge Success At MacOnlinePoker.com

(PRWEB) December 18, 2005

iMac compatbile online poker tournaments are being held every hour of every day online now, according to http://www.maconlinepoker.com/. Finally there is poker software that is 100% iMac and Mac compatible, and Macintosh users are able to get in on the online poker craze.

Mac compatible poker tournament games can be found at http://www.maconlinepoker.com/mac-poker-tournaments/index.html. All the software works right through the Mac/iMac user's web browser, and there is nothing to download or install.

"It was as easy as signing up for an account, logging in, and picking a table to play at," said one happy iMac poker player. "Now I play in online poker tournaments on my PowerBook almost every day. I've even managed to win a little bit of money playing a game I love."

New players are always welcome to join the games at http://www.maconlinepoker.com/, and can practice with the online poker software for free.

"Right now for a limited time there is a 100% deposit match at one of our selected iMac compatible poker sites," said the CEO of http://www.maconlinepoker.com/. "Only up to $ 100 extra, but the new player gets to double-up their first deposit. An offer like that won't last long."

The 100% up to $ 100 special can be found online at http://www.maconlinepoker.com/mac-online-poker-rooms/100-percent-bonus.html.

The popularity of online poker has exploded thanks to televised poker tournaments. Mac users are ecstatic to be able to join the fun at http://www.maconlinepoker.com/.

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XOP Networks Offers Browser Based Web Conferencing on Flash capable Smartphones

Dallas, Texas (PRWEB) November 15, 2011

XOP Networks, Inc., a manufacturer of Value Added Service (VAS) platforms and Audio Conference Bridges announced availability of its Web Conferencing Application on Smartphones that support Adobe Flash Player version 10.3 or higher without requiring download of a dedicated application.

Majority of the Smartphones now being shipped have web browsers and touchpad keyboards built into them. XOP Networks newly introduced Web Conferencing Application is compatible with Googles Android and several other operating systems. With this capability, Smartphone owners can now participate in a web conference using their Smartphones, avoiding the need to be in front of a PC.

We frequently run into situations where a field support engineer is at a customer location where he/she does not have Internet access. Having a Flash enabled Smartphone allows him/her to use our web conferencing capability to share desktop, share documents and chat with our support center personnel, said James Park, XOP Networks Director of Worldwide Customer Support.

Our web conferencing application is designed to leverage the confluence of Smartphones, 3G and 4G mobile data networks and Operating Systems (e.g., Android) that support Flash based media streaming, said Sudhir Gupta, CEO XOP Networks.

About XOP Networks

Beginning in 2003, XOP Networks embarked on developing a next generation IP based service and application platform. Realizing this vision, we shipped our first product, a Digital Collaboration Bridge (DCB) in 2004. A DCB combines rich Audio Conferencing with Desktop sharing, Document sharing and White boarding, thus creating a collaborative experience for the end users. Leveraging the success of the DCB, the product portfolio was expanded in 2005 to include the Group Alerting and Conferencing Server (GACS). The GACS allows mass notification messages to be dispatched over a variety of communications networks, while it brings an organization's brain trust into a quick audio conference. Year 2006 saw the addition of the enhanced Voice Mail Server (VMS) to the product line. In 2007 XOP Networks launched its Universal Service Node (USN) which offers multiple value added services on one platform. In 2008, we added support for Hoot and Holler conferencing over TDM and VoIP networks on our USN platform. In 2009 we introduced Ring down Firebar Conference (RFCS) that allows a conference to be set up simply by lifting a handset on an analog or IP phone. Several other enhancements were introduced including support for Secure conferencing, SMS driven instant-conferencing, Group SMS and Voice SMS, and One Number Service capabilities. In 2010 the product line was further hardened for use in defense networks and received the coveted JITC certification from the US Department of Defense.

Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, XOP Networks was founded in 2002 and is backed by a seasoned management team. Deployed at multiple Fortune 100 companies, CLEC/IOC customers, Government organizations, DoD networks (Air Force, Army and Navy) XOP Networks' products allow customers to improve employee productivity, increase business efficiency and enhance emergency communications. Having both legacy and VoIP interfaces, XOP products allow customers to seamlessly transition their value added services from legacy circuit switched networks to VoIP based packet switched networks.

For more information about XOP Networks, visit its website at http://www.xopnetworks.com.

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Declarative 3D: Community Group Leads Real-time 3D + Web Rationalization

Mountain View, CA (PRWEB) August 08, 2011

The Web3D Consortium has joined forces with the W3C and Khronos standards organizations to launch a new open Community Group chartered to examine the requirements, options, and use cases for an integration of interactive 3D graphics capabilities into the W3C technology stack. While imperative graphics APIs are powerful and necessary , a Declarative 3D description can provide web authors an easy way to add interactive high-level declarative 3D objects through the HTML Document Object Model (DOM). For example, this description should support web authors to easily create, share, and experience interactive 3D graphics using Javascript and HTML documents. The community group was launched with a meeting at the annual ACM Web3D Conference 2011 in Paris, France.

Platforms for 3D delivery over the web have been evolving for almost two decades. Recent developments such as the HTML5 canvas tag and WebGL open up a huge new audience and channel for interactive 3D since no plug-in is required to visualize complex 3D data and build rich 3D-enabled web applications. Throughout the development of HTML5, the Web3D Consortium provided key input regarding motivation, goals and examples of how the ISO standard X3D scenegraph can be integrated with the DOM.

X3D DOM (http://www.x3dom.org), developed by Fraunhofer IGD, is one such open-source solution leveraging the existing ISO standard of Extensible 3D (X3D) with the W3C DOM and WebGL. The release of X3DOM 1.2 will be showcased though demos in the Web3D Consortium Booth (# 814) including features like Flash integration as well as new developments in an asymmetric data approach to support large data-sets in declarative 3D scenes. In addition X3DOM content and examples will be presented at several BOFs including WebGL and the X3D/HTML5 BOF.

SIGGRAPH Event Schedule

Join the Web3D community at their Tech Talk (Wednesday Aug 10 from 5:00 6:00 PM) showcasing their incredible X3D innovations you wont believe its real time! Come network with leading Web3D technologists at the Tech Talk and join the revolution! This is a must-attend event to educate and engage yourself in the latest 3D Web developments. In addition, Birds of the Feather sessions at SIGGRAPH include: X3D and HTML5, Medical Visualization, Augmented and Mixed Reality, a Consortium Town Hall meeting, and a meeting of the Web3D C Korean Chapter. More information on all the Web3D Consortium events at SIGGRAPH 2011 is available at: http://www.web3d.org/events/details/web3d-at-siggraph-2011.

About the Web3D Consortium:

The Web3D Consortium is a member-driven organization involved in many technical initiatives across the 4D value chain. The Web3D Consortium is a member-funded industry consortium committed to the creation and deployment of open, royalty-free standards that enable the communication of real-time 3D across applications, networks, and XML web services. The Consortium works closely with the ISO, MPEG and has active projects with OGC, DICOM, IMS, KHRONOS and W3C standardization bodies to maximize market opportunities for its membership. More information on Web3D and Consortium membership is available at http://www.web3d.org.

Contact Information:

Anita Havele, Executive Director

Web3D Consortium 650 Castro Street, Suite #120-490, Mountain View, CA 94041

Phone: 248 342 7662 Fax: 248 457 8018

Email: anita dot havele at web3d dot org

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Never Miss a Moment with Group Albums from KODAK Gallery

Emeryville, CA (PRWEB) November 17, 2011

KODAK Gallery (http://www.kodakgallery.com), the only online photo service uniquely designed for celebrating KODAK MOMENTS together, is changing the way people share photos with the launch of Group Albums. Group photo sharing is easier than ever. Multiple people can now upload, share and comment on photos all in one place, for free. The company has also announced a new version of the KODAK Gallery app for the iPhone devices. Using the app on the device makes it the easiest way for a group of friends to collect and share all the photos they take together at party or on a trip. Whether the pictures are on a mobile phone or digital camera, they can be shared and saved in one convenient place.

With Group Albums, a group of friends can easily collect, share, and interact with every moment they capture together by camera at a party or on a trip by starting a Group Album at kodakgallery.com/groupalbum. Simply collect, share and invite others from the event to contribute their own photos to the Group Album. All photos can be downloaded in full-resolution online for free, can be used to create a video slideshow of the event or turned into photo products such as books and calendars.

Everyones been at an event where multiple people are taking pictures. Those pictures end up fragmented across emails, texts, and social networks. Or even worse, theyre not shared at all, said Victor Cho, General Manager of KODAK Gallery, Eastman Kodak Company. Now with a KODAK Gallery Group Album and our new application for the iPhone device, a group of friends or family can instantly and privately collect, share and interact with all of the special moments from an event, in one easy-to-access place.

A Group Album can be started online at kodakgallery.com or right from an iPhone using the mobile app. Like all sharing tools at KODAK Gallery, members of the album can privately share pictures and invite others to join and participate by sending an email, text or FACEBOOK message. Once people join the album they can add photos and comments, plus invite others from the event to contribute their pictures.

More than 20 million photos have been uploaded to a Group Album and more than half a million through the mobile app, said Mark Cook, Vice President of Products. Whats most important is the joy people feel having all the pictures from an event; for example, a bride who has hundreds of pictures her guests took at her wedding reception. With our new mobile app, people can start sharing and interacting with those pictures while the event is still going on.

MOBILE APPLICATION

The KODAK Gallery app for iPhone devices allows users to start and participate in a Group Album. In addition, it includes other major feature enhancements such as multi-photo uploads; hundreds of ways to share; access to all pictures and albums in a KODAK Gallery account; and push notifications when photos, comments and Likes are added to an album.

The app addresses the shifting trends in consumer photo sharing behavior. The number of KODAK Gallery photo slideshows viewed on a mobile phone has increased almost 170% in the last year, and according to a recent survey 65% of 18-34 year-olds plan to take pictures this holiday season using their mobile phones.

The KODAK Gallery app for the iPhone device is currently available in the App Store and has received a 4

Digital Advertising Innovator EDO Interactive Names Rishad Tobaccowala, Bob Thacker and Kim McKesson as Strategic Advisors

Chicago, Illinois (PRWEB) October 17, 2011

EDO Interactive (http://edointeractive.com), a leader in digital advertising solutions leveraging everyday payment networks to connect brands with consumers, has named marketing innovators Rishad Tobaccowala, Bob Thacker and Kim McKesson to its newly created advisory board.

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CES Trends: Why Cultural Relevance is Dictating the CES Experience -- BREW/SDC Reports on Prevailing Trends from 2007 International CES

New York, NY & Las Vegas, NV (PRWEB) January 29, 2007 -

BREW|SDC announces its 2007 Trend Analysis of the 40th Annual International CES event in Las Vegas. Available for download free at BREW|SDC.

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Next Generation Texting Company GOGII Raises $8.2 Million in New Financing

Marina del Rey, Calif. (PRWEB) December 10, 2009

GOGII, Inc., the creator of the next generation texting application textPlus, announced today that it has raised $ 8.2 million in a round of financing led by Matrix Partners, with existing investor Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers also participating in the round. The new funding is the second round of successful financing for the quickly growing mobile start-up, which raised a Series A round from Kleiner Perkins' iFund in December 2007.

GOGII's mobile application textPlus merges both old-style texting - one-to-one conversations - and next generation texting - rich, engaging environments and instant group text conversations. The company uses sponsorships and advertisements embedded in the textPlus app environment to make it free for users to download and use.

"Today, the number of cell phone users who use texting as their primary mode of communication is staggering; GOGII has learned how to tap this enormous market and help advertisers reach consumers on their mobile devices in a way that has never been done before," said Scott Lahman, CEO and co-founder of GOGII. "We are honored to receive this kind of validation from two of the world's most successful venture firms. The new financing will allow us to bring our rich texting environments and features to even more carriers, handsets and users."

"What impressed us most about GOGII was its ability to provide a simple, appealing environment on mobile phones where rich advertisements are sure to be seen: alongside SMS messages," said Matrix Partners General Partner Dana Stalder, who will join GOGII's board as of this round. "Customer response to the textPlus app is higher than that of any competitor in the market we have seen thanks to its unprecedented features - and advertisers eager to reach this market are catching on quickly."

Since launching the textPlus app in June 2009, GOGII has taken several major steps to bring texting to a new level. This November, textPlus debuted username "text addresses," which allow anyone in the U.S. with a mobile phone to start a text conversation with their friends using textPlus by simply texting a friend's username to 60611. textPlus with usernames also provides users worldwide the ability to send messages app-to-app anywhere in the world for free. textPlus will soon make it possible to create usernames for entire groups, or communities, of users.

textPlus has proven to be tremendously popular with consumers. To date, the textPlus app has been downloaded almost 3 million times, reaching over 9 million people, with over 300 million messages sent using the service since June. And while only the top 5% of applications in the Apple App Store reach 100,000 unique monthly visitors, textPlus exceeded that by over 7 times in its second month of release.

About GOGII (go-jee)

GOGII provides customers the next generation of text messaging through its flagship product, textPlus, a feature-rich, third-party text messaging application. The company was founded in 2008 by the three founders of JAMDAT Mobile, the leading mobile entertainment publisher that was acquired by Electronic Arts in 2006.

About Matrix Partners

Matrix Partners is a premier venture capital firm that has generated outstanding returns for over three decades. The firm has delivered several of the industry's top performing funds of all time. Matrix Partners operates in the United States, India and China. The firm has been fortunate to be a part of the creation of game-changing, industry-leading businesses such as Aruba Networks (Nasdaq: ARUN), JBoss (Red Hat), Netezza (NYSE: NZ), SanDisk (Nasdaq: SNDK), Starent Networks (Nasdaq: STAR), Sycamore Networks (Nasdaq: SCMR) and Veritas Software (Symantec).

About Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers

Since its founding in 1972, Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers has backed entrepreneurs in over 500 ventures, including AOL, Amazon.com, Citrix, Compaq Computer, Electronic Arts, Genentech, Genomic Health, Google, Intuit, Juniper Networks, Netscape, Lotus, Sun Microsystems, Symantec, VeriSign and Xilinx. KPCB portfolio companies employ more than 250,000 people. More than 150 of the firm's portfolio companies have gone public. In 2008, the firm launched the iFund to invest in mobile applications on the iPhone platform in collaboration with Apple. The firm has offices in Menlo Park, California; Beijing, China; and Shanghai, China.

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Audiofy Offers Hundreds of New Audiobooks in Time for the Holidays

Philadelphia, PA (PRWEB) December 21, 2005

Audiofy Corporation, a premier digital audiobook publisher, today announced the availability of hundreds of additional titles in its innovative audiobook chip format, following agreements with leading audiobook publishers Audio Partners Publishing and Blackstone Audiobooks.

As part of the Company's holiday promotions, Audiofy is offering special pricing on digital audiobooks from respected best-selling authors, including Patrick O'Brian, Agatha Christie, Rex Stout, Orson Scott Card, Shelby Foote, Lois McMaster Bujold, Bernard Cornwell and Spider Robinson.

For the first time, Agatha Christie's The Mysterious Affair at Styles, The Murder of Roger Ackroyd and Murder on the Orient Express have been gathered together - 30+ hours of mystery on three Audiofy chips. In addition, Audiofy offers the digital world premiere of the first three books of Rex Stout's famous Nero Wolfe series: Fer-de-Lance, The League of Frightened Men and The Rubber Band.

Audiofy has had great success in delivering spoken audio titles to targeted niche markets, such as Simon & Schuster's Pimsleur foreign language training, or Soundview's spoken audio summaries of best-selling business books. With the recent agreements we've established with audiobook publishers, we can now offer hundreds of new titles in fiction, business, classics and other genres as well, said Peter D. Nalle, Audiofys CEO. Unlike traditional audiobooks on stacks of CDs or cassettes, each Audiofy title is contained on a single stamp-sized audiobook chip that's convenient to listen to while commuting, exercising, or just lounging about at home. Audiofy audiobook chips are now available through our resellers, affilliate networks and retail chains including Airport Wireless.

Every Audiofy audiobook chip can be played on a variety of devices with SD memory card expansion slots, including Microsoft Pocket PC handheld PDAs and Windows Mobile smartphones running Pocket PC 2002 or later and Palm handheld PDAs and Treo smartphones running Palm OS 5.2.1 or later. The chips will play on desktop and laptop computers running Microsoft Windows 98/Me/2000/XP, as well as Apple PowerBook and iBook laptops and Apple Power Mac, iMac and Mac mini computers running Mac OS X 10.3 and above, using any available SD memory card expansion slot or a low-cost USB adapter.

Additionally, the Audiofy Player offers an inexpensive alternative for customers to listen to audiobook chips without any need for a computer. The $ 29.95 player is pocket-sized, weighs just ounces and is easy to use whether you are driving, commuting, exercising or just on the living room sofa. All Audiofy products comply with the Audiobook Compatible standard established by the Audio Publishers Association and the Consumer Electronics Association.

About Audiofy Corporation

Audiofy is a leading developer of digital audiobook solutions and the publisher of audiobooks on chips. Audiofys titles include the Pimsleur line of spoken audio foreign language training courses from Simon & Schuster, best-selling business audiobooks from Soundview Executive Book Summaries and titles from many genres from publishers including Audio Partners, Blackstone Audio, Gildan Media Corporation, InAudio and Jimcin Recordings.

Audiofy audiobook chips are available for sale at http://www.audiofy.com/ and http://www.pimsleurdirect.com/, from online resellers and at Airport Wireless stores and other retail establishments. Audiofy delivers an innovative audiobook platform and services for the worlds spoken audio and audiobook content, enabling publishing partners to rapidly and cost effectively launch complete, customized digital audiobook titles.

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Winter Park-Fraser Valley Offers Budget-Friendly Winter Activities for Under $20

Winter Park, Colo. (Vocus) November 1, 2010

Everyone is looking for ways to stretch a dollar these days, even while on vacation. One of Colorados most accessible, convenient and scenic winter wonderlands, Winter Park-Fraser Valley, offers a number of budget-friendly cold weather activities for under $ 20. Here are a few ways Winter Park-Fraser Valley makes visitors feel like they are living high on the hog, without breaking the bank.

Free Skiing Ski Free is back at Winter Park Resort, one of the premiere year-round destinations in the country. From now through December 25, 2010, book one night lodging (two night minimum stay) and receive a free adult lift ticket. Add-on lift tickets are available for $ 55/adult and $ 30/child. Not valid with any other promotion or discount, this offer must be booked on http://www.playwinterpark.com.

Cross-country Skiing & Snowshoeing - The Winter Park-Fraser Valley area offers hundreds of miles of hiking and biking trails that convert beautifully to snowshoe and cross-country skiing routes in the wintertime.

Snowshoe enthusiasts will appreciate the Winter Park-Fraser Valley Chambers free snowshoe tours in Hideaway Park, hosted every Saturday and Sunday at 1 p.m. Call 970-726-4118 or stop by the visitor center located at 78841 U.S. Hwy. 40 to check availability.

SolVista at Granby Ranchs Nordic trail system encompasses 25 kilometers of groomed trails. Bring your own equipment or rent it at SolVista Base Camp Lodge. A single lift ticket for snowshoeing is only $ 5.

Seniors Citizens Pay Tribute to Lady Gaga in Seniors Guides Talent Contest

Richmond, Virginia (PRWEB) September 08, 2011

In the age of the viral video, the Internet is creating instant celebrities and a new vehicle for anyone with a camera and Internet connection to showcase their talents and tell the world who they are. The most popular social media website to find the stars of the new millennium is online video site, YouTube. User submitted videos provide a new form of entertainment to the many daily viewers of YouTube which currently exceeds 2 million views per day according to infographic data from Website Monitoring. It is also estimated that the average person spends 15 minutes per day watching videos on YouTube.

Beginning Summer 2011, there is a video series that is focusing exclusively on senior citizens and the aging population, showing their lively personalities and what activities they are doing to remain active. Seniors Guide is giving senior citizens the opportunity to showcase their talents with Seniors Got Talent a user submitted online video contest on the retirement resources YouTube Channel.

The talent showcase was started by Seniors Guide to show that life doesnt become boring or stop after one reaches the age of 65.

The truth is that just because a person has crossed that 65 year age line, doesnt mean that they are bound to lead a boring life, says Katharine Ross, Director of Publishing for Seniors Guide and SeniorsGuideOnline.com. With Seniors Guides talent contest, it is a chance to celebrate the vibrant side of being a senior and enjoy some entertaining YouTube videos at the same time.

Todays retirement communities are catering to the many active seniors who want to remain in good health as they age. More often than not, seniors today are active adults who enjoy hobbies that theyve always enjoyed such as dancing, jogging, and socializing. For instance, Jane Fonda hasnt stopped working out, shes just doing it differently. Retirement communities of today are tasked with how to appeal to these very active seniors, and many do so by having a multitude of activities and functions available such as talent shows, says Ross.

Many popular activities available for seniors include Wii Bowling, Exercise Classes, Pool Activities, and talent contests put on for residents and their families.

One example of current senior citizen videos featured include 66 year old Karen B singing Somewhere Over The Rainbow, as made famous by Judy Garland in the American classic movie, The Wizard of Oz. Karen, a resident of Chapel Hill, North Carolina submitted the video in hopes of winning one of the cash prizes being offered to the video with the most likes and comments.

Another video pairs a talented senior citizen dance team performing a routine with the background music of superstar Lady Gaga - dancing to her 2010 hit, Telephone.

You expect to see seniors playing bridge or gardening; you dont expect to see them swinging their hips to Lady Gaga says Ross.

The video was submitted by the local Senior Center in Garner, North Carolina and features a dance team comprised of senior citizen volunteers. Named the G-Squad, they won the Gold at the Raleigh Senior Games for their choreography to the Lady Gaga song.

Retirement Communities are requested to submit videos for the contest as they are eligible for cash prizes to invest into their activity programs and resources for senior citizens. Independent Living, Assisted Living, Continuing Care, and Skilled Nursing Home Communities are encouraged to submit their videos to http://www.SeniorsGuideOnline.com for their opportunity to win the cash prizes which are rewarded through comments and likes on the individual YouTube videos.

On what the Garner Senior Center would use the money for, Fitness Program Specialist Nancy Hulbert says, The volunteers are responsible for their costumes, dance shoes, travel and registration fees for the senior games we would probably use the money to help with those expenses.

The contest ends September 30, but Seniors Got Talent will be a continually updated and shared video showcase for seniors and their families and for viewers that want to be reminded that talents will always be there with them.

Seniors Guide, a Richmond, Va. -based company publishes Seniors Guide magazines throughout Cincinnati, Ohio; Dayton, Ohio; Indianapolis, Indiana; Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina; Richmond, Virginia; and Roanoke-Lynchburg, Virginia and features a correlating website of http://www.SeniorsGuideOnline.com. Seniors Guides mission is to help seniors and their families find the information they need on options available in senior housing, senior care, assisted living, independent senior living, retirement communities and other retirement living needs. Seniors Guide also publishes Home Care Choice magazines in Cincinnati, Ohio; Dayton, Ohio; Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina; and Richmond, VA with the correlating website http://www.HomeCareChoice.com. Ross Publishing, Seniors Guides parent company, began in 1991 and has been publishing helpful, free publications and websites ever since.

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Al Borde Conjures the Living And the Dead at Its 7th Annual Day of the Dead Festival

Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) November 11, 2011

Now in its seventh season, the Al Borde Day of the Dead Music and Art Festival greeted over 700 attendees with music, food, art and dance. The free community event was presented by the Latin Alternative media outlet and Ford of Southern California Dealerships, and took place at El Gallo Plaza, a former mortuary turned coffee shop that sits on East Los Angeles historic Cesar Chavez Avenue.

Community locals, musicians, photographers, and art enthusiasts were predominant among the crowd who were driven to Al Bordes event, highly anticipating the featured live performance by Venezuelan DJ/Producer Mr. Pauer and Mexico Citys El Conjunto Nueva Ola (ECNO). Mr. Pauer and ECNO are music innovators who have been face-lifting traditional Latin rhythms by fusing them with the beats of electronica and rock & roll.

The event also presented its traditional Day of the Dead-themed altar and art contest, which encourages and supports local artists by providing a platform for them to showcase their work. It was a great experience to see young and old, Latinos and non-Latinos come together to celebrate this wonderful tradition and our culture, stated Jaime Lara, winner of the events altar contest who was awarded a $ 100 gift card. Supporting sponsor Wells Fargo also joined the effort by awarding Central Valley High School's art program with a monetary contribution.

Aside from celebrating with art and dance, entire families that attended the event were also stimulated with numerous interactive stations including a childrens coloring contest and photo booth area presented by Wells Fargo, a phone display where attendees tested the latest mobile releases from Verizon Wireless, and a car demonstration from Ford of Southern California Dealerships, where attendees were able to sit-in on a displayed Ford Fiesta.

The presenting sponsors of Al Borde's cultural celebration were Ford of Southern California Dealerships and parent company

Personal Injury Law Firm Scartelli, Distasio & Kowalski, P.C. Participates in the 20th Annual Northeastern Pennsylvania Susan G. Komen Race

Scranton, PA (Vocus) September 22, 2010

On September 11, 2010, members of the Scranton and Wilkes-Barre, Pa., personal injury law firm Scartelli, Distasio & Kowalski, P.C. participated in and raised funds for the 20th Annual Susan G. Komen Northeastern Pennsylvania Race for the Cure

Access Control Security Technology Company, Viscount Systems, Featured on Homelanddefensestocks.com

BURNABY, BC (PRWEB) April 16, 2004

Viscount Systems Inc. (OTCBB: VSYS) today announced the Company is currently featured on Homelanddefensestocks.com, a global research portal for investors following homeland security stocks. Viscount is positioned in the security sector with MESH, a next generation access-control product that converges all aspects of voice (intercom, paging, emergency), data (card access, elevators, alarms) and video (CCTV) in large complexes or series of complexes.

Homelanddefensestocks.com is a global investment portal that features news, research, homeland security links, featured and exclusive articles and companies participating in security technology solutions. Areas include: Airport Security, Biodefense, Biometrics, Defense, Internet Security, Integrated Security, Military, Border and Port Security. Homelanddefensestocks.com is a unique top ranked investor research portal on Yahoo and Google. Homelanddefensestocks.com has been featured on CNNfn, Business Week Online and America Press World.

Steve Pineau, Viscount President and CEO commented: "The release of our MESH server system has been very timely. We are now working on specifications for systems to be evaluated at a number of sensitive Homeland Security sites. The government officials we are working with see MESH as a lower cost, more IT compatible technology than the older Wiegand platform. Based on this response we have increased our Homeland Security marketing including this month's Border and Transportation Security Report sent to 15,000 US government security officials."

Pineau added: "Access-control technology, whether through MESH intelligent readers or our recent biometric add-ons, is concerned, at the highest level, with allowing the right people access to secure sites and keeping the wrong people out. To me, this is one of the very building blocks of Homeland Security."

About Homelanddefensestocks.com:

ECON Investor Relations Inc. (ECON Corporate Services), owner of the domain http://www.homelanddefensestocks.com, is a privately owned corporate communications company specializing in investor relations, media relations and research in public companies and industry sectors for the investment community. Nothing on the site should be construed as an offer or solicitation or recommendation to buy or sell any specific products or securities. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Although we attempt to research thoroughly, there are no guarantees in accuracy. We encourage all investors to use our research as a resource only, but to further their own research on all featured companies, industry research and articles featured. ECON is compensated by featured company Viscount Systems. For more information go to http://www.investorideas.com/About/Disclaimer.asp.

About Viscount Systems:

Viscount Systems Inc. is a designer and manufacturer of telecommunications and electronic door control access systems for the security industry. From 1969-1997 Viscount was an R&D affiliate of Telus, itself a controlled subsidiary of GTE, now Verizon Communications. The company's diverse line of products are designed to improve safety and manage security for property owners and users. Viscount's products have been installed in approximately 35,000 sites in over 30 countries and are sold through a 500-member, North America-wide dealer network comprised of security equipment vendors. Additional information on Viscount's products may be obtained on-line at http://www.viscount.com.

Financial statements are available from the company's registration statement filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on February 6, 2002, which may be viewed at http://www.sec.gov or the company's web site http://www.viscount.com under the heading "Investor Relations." For further information, or to be placed on email NEWS ALERT, please e-mail to ir@viscount.com or call toll free 1-866-252-9446.

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ShalinIndia Launches Copper Dinnerware for Holding Indian Theme Parties

New Delhi, Delhi (PRWEB) September 13, 2011

ShalinIndia, an online store for shopping cultural products from India has launched full range of traditional copper tableware dinnerware for its global customers. These tableware are meant to give authentic ethnic Indian dining experience. Customers are able to buy them online not only from ShalinIndias own online store, but also from other online marketplaces like Amazon, Ebay, Bonanza, Etsy, Atomic Mall and Webstore.

Our copper tableware is meant to give authentic indian dining experience. Ethnic cuisine is best enjoyed when eaten in traditional style. Indians have used copper, since ancient times, for making dining and kitchen utensils. Yellow is considered sign of good omen and therefore gold and copper have been traditional favorite metals among Indians, says Shalini Verma, founder of ShalinIndia.

Indian foods are best relished when it is served hot. ShalinIndia tableware and dinnerware are made in two layers of metals with air cushion in between. This ensures that food stays hot longer when served in these tableware. The best form of drink to go with Indian food is often water or lassi, a yogurt based drink. Double walled tumblers ensure that water or lassi remain fresh and cool. Inner layer is made in stainless steel while the outer layer is made in copper. Food or drink is in contact with stainless steel only and not copper, added Shalini Verma.

We have launched full range of tableware. There are famous traditional thalis, which is a large plate with large ear-rims, four serving bowls called katoris, a tumbler glass, and a spoon and a fork. Rice or tandoories are usually served in the center of the plate, while the Indian curry and desert are served in the bowls. Most Indians use fingers for eating food. The thali plates are designed for use of fingers. Outer elevated rims on the plates ensure that the curries do not flow out of the plate. Besides thalis, there are large serving bowls meant for the center of the dining table. These are called by different names according to their shapes, like karahi for serving curry items, buckets for serving dals orlentils, dekchis and handis for serving rice or biryani, and tava for serving Indian breads or other tandoor items, explained Shalini Verma.

ShalinIndia is an India online shopping store selling mainly cultural products of India to global customers. The company has partnered with amazon to store its inventory in five countries US, UK, France, Germany, and Japan. Amazon picks, packs and ships orders in these five countries. Orders from other countries are shipped directly from India. Every order is delivered within three to five days.

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On Line Advertising at new all time high, - MakeGlobalCash.com Launches Cost Effective Solutions for Home Based Business

(PRWEB) August 26, 2004

MakeGlobalCash.com offers an extensive search engine network in conjunction with 14 different wholesale and free advertising methods, plus providing free internet advertising courses to teach home based business owners how to utilize them effectively. This advertising arsenal includes popups, popunders, exit pages, banners, doorway pages, free classified ads, automatic responders, pay per click, web site submission, radio advertising, mailing lists, whois websites, sizzle sites, navigation bar ads, expired domains, domain name registration, web design and development, web site hosting, plus the educational seminars all in one place.

Mark Didier MD, partnership owner stated “ What makes MakeGlobalCash.com unique in this field is the training that comes with each membership, including the free starter membership. We partnered with Mastermind and Jumpat University to ensure that all our customers would know how to use the tools they are buying”

MakeGlobalCash.com offers the small business owner an unprecedented opportunity to reach a high-quality, receptive targeted audience. Your site or product is listed on over 120 search engines on the Jumpat.com network of search engines including Yahoo, MSN, Google, Kanoodle, Brainfox, Fast, Looksmart, Searchalot, Lowclicks and Overture. We through Jumpat.com currently average 400,000 clicks per day!

MakeGlobalCash.com is powered by SGA/Jumpat.com whose underlying network of sites are currently getting more than 1 million unique visitors daily.

For additional information on our portals please visit http://www.jumpatbiz.com . For investment opportunities please contact Thomas Tsilionis at 888-212-4772 Ext. 85 or tomt@jumpat.com

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College Seniors' Work Ethic Unchanged Since 1982, According to New Career Counseling Book

La Jolla, CA (PRWEB) January 25, 2009

In a survey of 19,000 college students by the National Association of Colleges and Employers, the willingness to work overtime and travel on weekends matched, almost exactly, the responses of 1982 students.

But today's seniors expressed indignation with online applications, video conferences and job boards -- career devices that didn't exist in 1982 -- as impersonal. And most career quizzes and career counseling books typically fall short in terms of really helping college graduates find their first job.

However, "There's never, ever been a career quiz that ranks your skills against college seniors nationwide," claims 'LAUNCH!...Get That First Paycheck In 90 Days,' "and then turns your unique strengths into a smart career path."

The career counseling book is now available at Launch-Your-Career.com to help college seniors and recent graduates successfully begin their careers. It offers job-finding secrets that too few students know about - because no other career counseling books reveal them. LAUNCH! includes:

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

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

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

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

Anxious students and their nervous parents can even sample the guide before buying by reading a few pages or listening to a brief audio clip at Launch-Your-Career.com.

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

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

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

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

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2010 Life is Good Festival Spreads the Power of Optimism

West Newton, MA (PRWEB) September 22, 2010

The Life is good Festival didnt just deliver a new marquee event to the music scene last weekend, it introduced a whole new entertainment concept: a family event that wasnt painfully wimpy, folded into a contemporary concert that wouldnt make parents cringe in front of their children.

--Scott Mclennan, Boston Globe

September 21, 2010 Boston, MA Over 25,000 festival-goers of all ages attended the 2010 Life is good Festival at Blue Hills on September 11-12, 2010, embracing a new event concept that blurred traditional lines, blending and harmonizing the worlds of the traditional outdoor rock festival, family-friendly entertainment, and charitable fundraising. A wide variety of attending media proclaimed the festival a new and unique entertainment event with both wide and deep appeal.

The festival was presented by Life is good, a Boston-based company that spreads good vibes through its colorful collection of apparel and accessories, and Superfly Presents, acclaimed producers of the iconic Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival and Outside Lands. The goal of the event was to raise funds for the Life is good Kids Foundation, a registered 501(c)3 nonprofit committed to helping children overcome life-threatening challenges such as violence, illness and extreme poverty.

We were thrilled to see music fans and young families come together like a giant backyard party. We all had a blast, and attendees should be very proud of what they did. They raised a lot of awareness and much-needed funds to help kids overcome life-threatening challenges such as poverty, violence, and physical illness. For that we are extremely grateful, said Bert Jacobs, Life is good co-founder and chief executive optimist. Optimism is fun and healthy, but this weekend I think we showed it can be powerful too.

The 2010 Life is good Festival was situated at the historic and picturesque Prowse Farm, located at the foot of the Blue Hills in Canton, Mass., a suburb of Boston. The festival featured three stages, with one devoted to the best performers in Kindie Rock, including the Laurie Berkner Band, Dane Zanes & Friends, They Might Be Giants and more.

On the main stages, national headline acts such as Jason Mraz, Ben Harper and Relentless 7, Corinne Bailey Rae, Trombone Shorty, Galactic, Guster and many others rocked the event with messages of harmony and optimism, while the crowd danced and sang along.

EverydaySource.com Hooks up Football Fans for the 2011-2012 Season

El Monte, CA (PRWEB) September 13, 2011

Every year, football fans across the country eagerly anticipate the month of September because it means the beginning of a new football season. In the spirit of football season, audio video accessories retailer, EverydaySource.com is determined to give football fans the best game viewing experience possible.

Most football fans would love to see their team play live, but wont have the opportunity to do so, explains Jack Sheng, CEO of EverydaySource.com, We are helping people hook up their HDTVs with premium cables at great prices so that even though they might not be able to see the football games live, they wont miss any of the action.

EverydaySource.com boasts a wide selection of Audio Video accessories including premium HDMI cables, splitters and switches, universal items, wall mounts, and more, all priced below retail. Football fans everywhere can find everything they need at EverydaySource.com to set up their home theater system for optimal game viewing.

For a limited time, the retailer is also offering an exclusive discount for $ 3 off a $ 10 purchase on all audio video accessories at EverydaySource.com. Current Facebook fans, as well as anyone who becomes a Facebook fan anytime between 9/12/11 and 10/10/11, will have access to the savings.

With EverydaySource.coms expansive collection of high speed HDMI cables and other audio video accessories, football fans can take their game watching to the next level. To excite their customers even more, EverydaySource.com will also launch an NFL ticket giveaway in which one lucky Facebook fan will be awarded with a pair of tickets to the game of his or her choice.

For official rules, and to enter, visit EverydaySource.coms Facebook fan page.

With over 47,000 compatible listings in 8 product categories, EverydaySource.com is a one stop shop for all accessories for cell phones, tablets, computers, MP3, video games, digital camera, home theaters, printer/ink toner, and more. To help customers save, EverydaySource.com offers everyday deals, and frequent site wide promotions.

EverydaySource.com is currently the #3 globally ranked eBay seller with over 1.9 million positive feedbacks. Founded in 2000, EverydaySource.com offers high quality electronic accessories at affordable prices and hassle free shopping experience with 100% money back guaranteed.

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Voice Over Training Podcast Hits 100 and Builds International Following

Albany, NY (PRWEB) November 02, 2011

Voice Coaches Radio is a fun, enlightening, and often humorous podcast filled with marketing tips, motivation and interviews with top voice over professionals. One of the most unique aspects of the weekly podcast is that episodes seldom exceed eight minutes.

We cover a lot of information in a short amount of time, comments Voice Coaches Radio co-host Warren Garling. The goal is to make each episode easy to listen to and easy to learn from, adds Mike Spring, Garlings co-host.

Voice Coaches Radio is produced by Voice Coaches, a national leader in voice over training. Garling, Director of Marketing for Voice Coaches, has amassed more than 40 years of voice acting and broadcast experience, with work for Clear Channel Radio, McGraw-Hill Publishing, and Papa Johns Pizza among others. Spring, Director of Communications for the company, has voice over and on-camera clients including American Airlines, Disney, The Washington Post, and Universal Studios.

Each week the duo banters about topics ranging from new areas of opportunity for Voice Actors and effective marketing to industry organizations and dealing with rejection. Warren and I both have memorable rejection experiences. A real advantage is learning how to stay focused on success. I think thats where we can help! says Spring. The duo also interviews a broad range of professionals, from those whove found early success, to veteran voice actors who many of us hear everyday.

Listeners from around the world regularly offer comments by email, and those comments play a big part in determining topics for future episodes. Beyond the practical learning and motivation, the most common comment relates to the casual and friendly manner in which topics are discussed. Mike and I do end up having a lot of unplanned back and forth banter on many of our topics, and our listeners really seem to enjoy that, adds Garling.

Listen to Voice Coaches Radio at voicecoaches.com or on iTunes. New episodes are released every Friday morning.

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New Research Proves the Economy is Not the Reason for Downturn in Many Dental Practices

New Albany, IN (PRWEB) November 15, 2011

New research compiled from multiple sources by SmartBox Web Marketing suggests many dentists have fallen prey to a misconception. They assume that the economy has been the major cause for dampened revenues. Because the economy has fallen, and in some locations the number of lay-offs have been larger than average, many dentists just naturally assume this has lead to a diminished market for their services. Research suggests, however, that one has not necessarily led to the other.

Most dentists have relied for decades on things like Yellow Pages advertising to find new patients. In the past this was always seen as the method of choice because it worked so well. Due to past experience and old school mentoring, most dentists have failed to look at other avenues. In fact, times have changed. In scenarios where dentists relied on Yellow Pages advertising, a trackable phone number was inserted in the ads. Year after year, even before the downturn in the economy, results were dismal and kept getting worse.

At the same time, Google & Bing have repeatedly reported that the vast majority of consumers go online in rapidly increasing numbers to find what they are looking for, even in their own local cities and towns. Google reports that over 97% of people look online for local services, including dentists, rather than going to the Yellow Pages. In addition, 87% of online searchers end up making a phone call.

Now, couple these statistics with the fact that less than 20 percent of dentists have an active website, and it isnt hard to see the disconnect. With 97% of the population turning to the internet as the first choice in finding local services, and with fewer than 20% of dentists using the internet actively for advertising, it is no wonder that those without active web pages are falling behind. Those dentists who aggressively market their dental practice online report that they are growing their practices year after year, bad economy or not.

SmartBox Web Marketing has found through extensive research that dentists marketing online can not only attract new qualified patients consistently, they can also target the type of patients they want: those needing implants, sedation, periodontics, orthodontics, cosmetics, etc.

Unfortunately the problem for many dentists is found in the antiquated notion that old ways are always the only way. If Yellow Page advertising worked in the past it must always be working, therefore the economy is what is really affecting their revenues. Research suggests otherwise.

SmartBox Web Marketing has posted several dental marketing case studies of dentists in large, competitive markets who are finding and pre-qualifying new patients in the dental niche's they specialize in via the internet and local online searches. These particular dentists have since enjoyed steady growth in their practices while doing away with all other types of advertising.

Dentists interested in learning more should request a free copy of SmartBox Web Marketing's new special report, "The New Yellowpages." It is available at no charge on their website: http://www.smartboxwebmarketing.com/the-new-yellowpages.htm

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India Shopping Online ShalinIndia Signs Up With All Major Marketplaces to Access International Customers

New Delhi, Delhi (PRWEB) September 14, 2011

India online shopping store ShalinIndia is trying to do things differently. Instead of targeting the domestic market, it has looked outward towards global customers. In order to acquire international customers, ShalinIndia has actively embraced popular online marketplaces like Amazon, Ebay, Etsy and Bonanza.

We had to make a choice between selling to domestic market and selling to international market. We settled for international market simply because the addressable market was much larger and customers had less inhibition while buying on the net, said Shalini Verma, founder of ShalinIndia. Besides, it is mostly males who shop in the Indian market and they typically buy electronic items like laptops, mobiles, and camera on discount deals. ShalinIndias customers, on the other hand, are mostly women whose shopping list consists of fashion items like Indian clothing, India jewelry, India gifts and home decor, added Shalini Verma.

For a company located in India, e-selling to international customers has never been easy. Sales were inhibited by the lingering doubts and questions in the minds of international customers when buying online from distant vendors. Can the vendor be trusted with credit card details? Will the items be shipped at all? Will custom charges be payable on the items imported? How can rejected items be returned? Will refunds be hassle free?

ShalinIndia decided to address the legitimate concerns of its international customers and accordingly made significant changes in its business model. ShalinInda joined the most trusted marketplace platforms in each country. We signed up with Amazon in the US, UK, France, Germany and Japan; Ebay in US, and UK, and with Bonanza, Etsy, Atomic Mall and Webstore in the US. The strategy paid off. Today we sell far more on these marketplace platforms than on our own website as customers trust product and service guarantees from these local marketplace players and tend to buy without inhibitions. explained Shalini Verma.

ShalinIndia is an India online shopping store selling mainly cultural products of India to global customers. The company has partnered with Amazon to store its inventory in five countries : US, UK, France, Germany, and Japan. Amazon picks, packs and ships orders in these five countries. Orders from other countries are shipped directly from India. Every order is delivered within three to five days.

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GOGII Debuts 'Personal Communities' on textPlus App

Marina del Rey, CA (PRWEB) December 14, 2009

GOGII, Inc. takes another giant step toward revolutionizing the way people text today by making it possible to reach out to and communicate with up to 50 people at a time using a single free text message. The company's flagship next generation texting application, textPlus, now lets users create "personal communities" that can be reached in a moment's notice via text - today's most ubiquitous mobile communication mode.

"People have used email group messages, listserves and the 'reply all' features on email to coordinate organizations and groups for years," said Scott Lahman, CEO and Co-Founder of GOGII. "But the fact is emails aren't received or read as quickly as text messages. We're bringing email-like functionality to texting so that every member of every work softball team, soccer parent group, high school clique, book club or Saturday night bar crawl can be reached in an instant."

iPhone and iPod touch users can download the free textPlus 2.1 app from the Apple App Store, then become "community managers" by creating names for their various groups within the app. A community manager can invite up to 50 members to join a group (members don't need to have the app or use an iPhone - they simply need to have a phone that is text-enabled), and send one text to the entire community name to initiate a conversation. In textPlus's chatroom-like environment, everyone in the group receives the text and everyone sees all the replies.

"All too often when you're communicating with a larger group, there's at least someone who 'didn't get the voicemail' or 'didn't see the email,'" added Lahman. "Our new technology aims to eliminate that frustration. What's more, it streamlines the process for organizers who may be sending out dozens of texts trying to reach everyone."

textPlus can save communities time and money. It only takes one single text message to reach up to 50 people, and while non-app community members get charged normal message rates for sending and receiving a message within their groups, they only need to send one text to reach everyone - not 50 individual messages.

The "personal communities" capability is the latest in a series of recent moves at GOGII to take texting to a new level. In June, the company launched textPlus, its rich, engaging app environment for instant, free sponsor-supported, unlimited group text conversations. This November, textPlus debuted username "text addresses," which gave non-app users in the U.S. the ability to start text conversations with their friends using textPlus simply by texting a friend's username to 60611 and users worldwide to send messages app-to-app anywhere in the world for free. textPlus will soon be available on Android Market.

textPlus has changed how millions of people around the world use text. To date, the textPlus app has already seen almost 3 million downloads, reaching over 9 million people, with over 300 million messages sent using the service since June. And while only the top 5% of applications in the Apple App Store reach 100,000 unique monthly visitors, textPlus quickly exceeded that by over 7 times in its second month of release.

Last week, GOGII, Inc. announced an $ 8.2 million Series B round of funding from Matrix Partners and Kleiner, Perkins, Caufield & Byers.

About textPlus

textPlus (http://www.textplus.com) leverages GOGII's next generation text messaging platform to bring free, ad-supported one-to-one and group texting, and enables seamless interaction between textPlus users and their friends using regular text messaging (SMS). The service is currently available on the iPod touch and iPhone.

About GOGII (go-jee)

GOGII provides customers the next generation of text messaging through its flagship product, textPlus, the leading feature-rich and fun third-party text messaging application.

GOGII, Inc. is backed by venture capital firms Matrix Partners and Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers' iFund, which is exclusively focused on developing applications for Apple's products. GOGII, Inc. was founded in 2008 by the three founders of JAMDAT Mobile, the leading mobile entertainment publisher that was acquired by Electronic Arts in 2006.

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For Displaced Workers, An Easier Way to Train for New Careers

Frankfort, KT and Boston, MA (PRWEB) March 22, 2011

Despite signs that the economy is slowly starting to recover, unemployment remains high nationally, with millions of displaced workers searching for help. As a result, community colleges are more popular than ever, the go-to place for local residents looking for opportunities to enhance their skills and train for new careers.

In Kentucky, the states Community & Technical College System (KCTCS) launched a revolutionary program designed to put people back to work, as seen here. The program offers short, online courses for adults who need flexible ways to train for better jobs. KCTCS worked with Pearson, the worlds leading learning company, to turn the program from vision into reality.

Using Pearsons digital content and courses, KCTCS Online is an affordable and easy online alternative to in-person classes, allowing students to work at their own pace to prepare for high-demand careers in information technology, business administration and nursing.

Being a part of the KCTCS online program has changed my life, says Alexandra Sherwood, KCTCS online student. I felt I was too old, past my prime, and also the fear that I couldnt really achieve this.

Sherwood conquered her fears and received her associate degree. Shes now pursuing her bachelors degree.

Now, I dont look at myself as too old, she says.

The recession has increased demand for online learning, which grew more than 20 percent last year, according to the recent Sloan Survey of Online Learning. More than 5.5 million students are now enrolled in at least one online course, including David Fain. After years as a mid-level professional, he was burned out. It was time to change careers, but he didnt have a degree.

Once I saw that I wouldnt be able to go any further in my career, I had to do something about it, says Fain.

KCTCS Online courses are separated into bite-size classes, or modules, with each section focusing on a specific skill that takes only three to eight weeks to completegiving students an easy, inexpensive way to upgrade their skills quickly. Students begin a new module whenever theyre readyoffering an on-demand educational experience, rather than adhering to fixed course schedules.

Students earn credit from each module that they can apply toward courses and degree programs at any of the 16 KCTCS colleges. Students also earn credit for prior knowledgeif they test out of a module, they receive full credit. In addition, tuition at KCTCS Online is the lowest in Kentucky at $ 125 per credit hour, with individual modules costing as little as $ 60 to $ 90 each.

Pearson has given us a customized solution, says Sandy Cook, KCTCS System Director of Distance Learning Technologies. We have a uniqueness to our state and to our colleges that Pearson is very open to working with.

Were really in the business of helping students re-train for new jobs and new positions, and in this economy, thats really important, says Don Kilburn, CEO of Pearson Learning Solutions.

About KCTCS Online

The Kentucky Community & Technical College System (KCTCS) is the largest higher education provider in Kentucky. In 2008, KCTCS Online was started as an effort to provide even more Kentuckians with an affordable, flexible education. KCTCS Online prepares students for high-demand careers through its module system, in which students can quickly acquire the skills they need to earn a promotion, professional certification or an online degree. KCTCS Online offers fully accredited learning that transfers to other schools and can be eligible for financial aid. Tuition at KCTCS Online is among the lowest in the nation. Individual modules cost as little as $ 60 for critical skills training from fully accredited institutions. For more information, go to http://online.kctcs.edu.

About Pearson Learning Solutions

Pearson Learning Solutions is a business unit within Pearson (NYSE: PSO), the worlds leading learning company. As an education partner and consultant to higher education institutions, Pearson Learning Solutions is committed to designing total, client-driven education solutions. We are a team of world-class education experts, instructional designers, curriculum development experts, education course writers, development editors and experienced textbook publishers. We tailor solutions to each institutions individual needs, including off-the-shelf online, in-classroom or blended courses, or fully customized curriculum development. We also provide a range of technology tools and learning platforms to help students, faculty and institutions succeed.

Media Contact: Susan Aspey, susan.aspey(at)pearson(dot)com, (800) 745-8489

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Livemocha Raises $8 Million in Series B Funding

Bellevue, WA (PRWEB) December 22, 2009

Livemocha (http://www.livemocha.com)], the worlds largest language learning community, today announced that the company has raised $ 8 million in a Series B financing round led by August Capital, with participation from existing investor Maveron.

Livemocha is the leading language learning site worldwide, with over 4.8 million registered members from over 200 countries. Livemocha offers free and premium online learning courses for over 30 languages, led by the award-winning Livemocha Active English.

Livemocha offers a highly effective online learning experience that has quickly attracted a large and active global community. Social, interactive lessons include practice with native speakers for natural development of practical language skills. Specific revenues are undisclosed but growing rapidly, with customers in 97 countries paying for premium products and services.

This latest round brings the total funds raised to date by Livemocha to $ 14 million, and will be applied to accelerate platform innovation and new partnership launches planned for the next 6-12 months.

Closing a significant round of funding is acknowledgement of our progress and underscores the large, disruptive potential of Livemocha, said Shirish Nadkarni, CEO and co-founder of Livemocha. We are excited and well-positioned to realize a very ambitious vision for the future of language learning.

Howard Hartenbaum, General Partner from August Capital, has joined Amy Errett of Maveron on Livemochas Board of Directors. The company's Series A was led by Maveron in December 2007.

About Livemocha

Livemocha is a Seattle-based company that is redefining language learning by combining dynamic online courses in over 30 languages with the world's largest community of native language speakers. Since launching in September 2007, Livemocha has grown to over 4.8 million members, underscoring the strong demand for an engaging, collaborative approach to language learning. There are currently over 375 million people wanting to learn a language worldwide, and the market is currently estimated to be over $ 80 billion, fueled by rapid globalization, immigration and travel.

For more information about Livemocha, please visit http://www.livemocha.com.

About August Capital

Founded in 1995, August Capital has funded an extraordinary group of entrepreneurs who have built significant, long-term value across the full range of information technologies. These companies represent an aggregate market capitalization of well over $ 250 billion and generate in excess of $ 75 billion in annual revenue around the world. This success is a testament to the entrepreneurs themselves, as well as the fundamental technologies they have created. The partners at August Capital were the earliest investors in a number of ground breaking technology companies, including Microsoft, Intuit, Seagate, Sun, Skype, Compaq, Symantec, Sybase, Atheros, Grand Junction and many more. August Capital is located in Menlo Park, California. For more information, please visit: http://www.augustcap.com.

About Maveron

Maveron is a leading venture capital firm based in Seattle, Washington. Dan Levitan and Howard Schultz founded Maveron in January 1998 with the goal of building a firm that would be recognized as the premier financial and strategic partner to leading consumer-based businesses. Maveron's mission is to partner with entrepreneurs in the creation of extraordinary companies in order to generate outstanding financial returns. Current representative Maveron investments include fast-growing consumer companies, such as Potbelly Sandwich Works, Pinkberry, Altius Education, VideoEgg and Livemocha. Monetized investments include eBay, Capella Education Company, Shutterfly, Cranium (acquired by Hasbro), Qsent (acquired by TransUnion), Quellos (acquired by Blackrock), Good Technology (acquired by Motorola) and lucy activewear (acquired by VF Corporation). Maveron has approximately $ 750 million under management and 23 active portfolio companies nationwide. For more information, please visit: http://www.maveron.com.

Contact:

Livemocha

Clint Schmidt, 206-422-2693

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ZIVELO Named to Empact100 List of Top 100 Companies Run by Young Entrepreneurs, Aged 30 and Under

Marion, IN (PRWEB) November 15, 2011

Ziver Birg, CEO of ZIVELO, has been named to the Empact100 list of the countrys top 100 young entrepreneurs and will be recognized at the White House in Washington, D.C. on November 17. There he will be honored for his accomplishments and positive influence on the American economy. The Empact100 list has been created by Empact, in partnership with the Kauffman Foundation, Opportunity International, Global Entrepreneurship Week, and the Startup America Partnership.

The list was announced on November 3rd and candidates were judged based solely on reported revenue. Nominations were open to U.S. based individuals or companies that fulfilled the requirements of having all founders 30 years of age or younger as of December 30, 2011 and reported revenue of over $ 100,000 in 2010 or 2011 to date.

Additionally, Birg is among the select individuals with over $ 1 million in revenue who have been invited to a Young Entrepreneur Mastermind conference from November 17-19 in order to collaborate with top players in the entrepreneurship ecosystem such as Michael Dell (Founder of Dell), Fred Smith (Founder of FedEx), Magic Johnson (Founder of Magic Johnson Enterprises), Steve Case (Founder of AOL), and Jeff Hoffman (Co-Founder of PriceLine.com) among other notable entrepreneurs on how to bring the economy back to full employment and give back to entrepreneurship education.

"We basically build large-scale iPhones and iPads for public use," said Birg when asked to summarize what ZIVELO does, Linking these touch-enabled screens with a plethora of different electronic peripherals can translate into turnkey solutions such as self check-in terminals at your local clinic, way finding kiosks for university campuses, and modern day photo booths that can upload your pictures directly to Facebook. The number of possible configurations is in excess of 100,000, and that number increases every day as new ideas are constantly pouring in. The possibilities are truly endless."

ZIVELO has rapidly grown to become the worlds largest manufacturer of self-service kiosks and digital signage, with over 250,000 square feet of manufacturing facilities and over 200 employees. The design, engineering, and manufacturing of their public terminal systems are completely contained within the United States, allowing them to offer rapid turnaround of product delivery. ZIVELOs product line is well known globally and with over 50 resellers and distributors in the US, Canada, Europe, South Africa and Australia has been utilized by customers throughout multiple industries such as Coca-Cola, Nike, Verizon, Hilton, US Steel, CIA, FBI, Siemens, Boeing, MIT, NASA and the US Army.

According to Carl Schramm, CEO of the Kauffman Foundation, Young entrepreneurs are not just Americas future. Theyre Americas present, and inspire others to join the movement to revitalize our economy by starting a business.

Birg attributes passion, hard work, and self-belief as key ingredients in the recipe to his success.

Thomas Edison said it best, says Birg, Genius is one percent inspiration and ninety-nine percent perspiration. There are many ingredients that go into a successful business venture, but the number one thing to remember is that you have to have passion. To be passionate you have to be driven, to devote all of your energy into your work, to nurture it until it grows, to never settle and never give up until youre completely satisfied that youve given it your all.

A live broadcast of the Empact100 ceremony can be viewed at http://www.whitehouse.gov/live between 2:30pm and 5:00pm EST on Thursday, November 17.

For more information about ZIVELO, please contact press(at)zivelo(dot)com or visit http://www.zivelo.com.

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