San Francisco Ballet Announces National & International Broadcast of Neumeier's The Little Mermaid, Plus Worldwide Blu-Ray & DVD Distribution

San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) April 5, 2011

San Francisco Balletthe oldest professional ballet company in Americahas announced that it will record Hamburg Ballet Artistic Director and Chief Choreographer John Neumeiers The Little Mermaid live, during two performances at the San Francisco War Memorial Opera House (May 3 and May 5, 2011). Filmed in high definition using eight cameras, both performances will be edited into a program broadcast to air on PBSs Great Performances

How Rent My Vacation Home (RMVH) Uses New Technology to Rent Vacation Homes

New York, New York (PRWEB) July 04, 2011

How Rent My Vacation Home rents summer vacation homes: It's never been easier to rent out the weeks that a vacation home is vacant. Vacation home owners can join this service for a short time for free with coupon "july4 ".

Rent My Vacation Home (RMVH) -- For vacationers, there's an affordable, comfortable and convenient alternative to booking a hotel room, it's renting a whole house.

And for owners of those vacation homes, renting their excess weeks out for profit have never been easier.

See 70,000 vacation homes for rent now on 83 website with one click. Ideally, it's a win-win for both parties; owners make some extra bucks and vacationers get more for their money.

Mr. Jay Kalin, CEO of http://www.RentMyVacationHome.com and a authority on vacation home rental with 25 years experience, and a innovator of online market places for vacation home rentals, "The average traveler thinks that vacation homes are expensive to rent, but the vast majority of the homes available are reasonable." Reasonable means within the $ 100 to $ 300 a night peak season range. Off peak, a nice place might be $ 100 to $ 200 a night.

As for the owner, Kalin says "a recent poll Rent My Vacation Home (RMVH) clients revealed that the average weekly rate they received in rentals came to $ 1,707 and nearly half the respondents said their homes are occupied about 20 weeks per year. That suggests that an average owner could expect to bring in more than $ 34,000 in revenue a year."

Big market vacation homes do not sell:

During the past decade many of Americans bought vacation homes. Nearly 38 percent of all single family home purchases are for second homes. Most were bought primarily as investments but about a third of the purchases were as vacation homes.

Hundreds of thousands of vacation properties are available for short-term rentals. Rent My Vacation Home, alone has more than 70,000 properties available in the USA on 83 websites it owns. These often have many bargains for cost-conscious consumers.

Here's an example:

A beautiful three-bedroom, three-bath 2,297 square foot house in Orlando, Florida or California with one king-size bed and two queens, cable television and video library, stereo, fireplace, barbecue and more costs all of $ 1,546 a week, any season.

Compare that with a decent hotel in town, which will cost at least $ 150 a night per room - $ 2,465 a week. And hotel rooms don't have the extras that make a home rental even more of a deal and that add to the pleasure of vacationing.

For instance, these homes boast full kitchens and offer barbecue grills; families save big money by eating in and shareing costs.

Plus, there are often things to do around the house itself. In a hotel room, there's a television and that's that, but many vacation rentals have stereos, DVD players, game rooms, pool tables and other family-friendly diversions.

"I've found that people who stay in private homes don't feel as compelled to cram in every touristy activity in town," says Kalin. "They relax, which is what a vacation should be about."

But for some vacationers it takes a leap of faith for some people to rent a house on line, sight otherwise unseen.

That is why Rent My Vacation Home (RMVH) insures every vacation on their web sites.

"Does the property really exist? Is it as represented? These are some of the questions vacationers ask themselves," Kalin says.

His advice for the faint of heart is to take several steps to reassure themselves that the rental will go off as planned: Like using Rent My Vacation Home (RMVH) that insures the home from being a scam and accepts credit cards for payment on line with travelers insurance

Talk to the owners directly. That will establish them as responsive individuals.

Ask specific questions. Know what you're looking for in a vacation home and make sure the house has those referrals from customers. If the answer is vague or non-committal, move on to the next listing.

Examine the photos. Only consider rentals where you can see pictures of all the important rooms - each bedroom, kitchen and living room.

Make sure and pay with a credit card and get the Travel Guard insurance in case you have to cancel. Then, if the property is a scam Rent My Vacation Home will refund your money,

Rent My Vacation Home has a strict two strikes policy. After a property is the subject of two justified complaints, it is removed from Rent My Vacation Home . Even one complaint, if blatant enough, can be grounds for removal.

What owners should know :

For owners who want to rent out properties there are many places to list their properties but they don't have the credit card checkout and warranty built in. Kalin has advice for owners: "Use the credit card system that is set up with travel guard and make sure and take credit cards, it is included with your free membership. This will enable the vacationer to book the room just like they would a hotel. There is no difference making the reservation on Rent My Vacation Home or at a major hotel chain.The owners who do this rent 50 percent more than the ones who do not."

According to Kalin, who rents out a couple of vacation homes he owns, "Owners have few problems renting out their properties in markets like California, Florida, Hawaii and North and South Carolina." He says that most guests are very respectful of the properties and Rent My Vacation Home (RMVH) warranty the stay against damage as well with Travel Guard.

For more info call 1-800-699-RMVH.

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Health and Fitness Industry Urges C-Suite Executives to Lead America to Wellness by Taking Landmark CEO Pledge

Boston, Massachusetts (PRWEB) September 20, 2011

The International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) is urging Americas business leaders to become personally involved in leading the United States to wellness by taking the CEO Pledge, a key component of the United States first-ever National Physical Activity Plan (Plan). The Plan is a comprehensive set of policies, programs, and initiatives aimed at increasing physical activity in all segments of the American population with the ultimate purpose of improving health, preventing disease and disability, and enhancing quality of life. Chief Executive Officers who take the pledge vow to improve employee health and wellness by producing opportunities and resources for physical activity before, during, or after the workday.

The CEO Pledge was unveiled last week at the HERO Forum, the annual conference of the Health Enhancement Research Organization, by Dave Pickering, a strategy leader for the Plan and CEO of Preventure.

The CEO Pledge makes clear that business leaders have an influential role to play in addressing our countrys health and health care crises, said Joe Moore, President and CEO of IHRSA. With most working adults spending roughly half their waking hours on the job on the days that they work, it is incumbent upon business and industry leaders to become part of the solution. By promoting physical activity and healthy lifestyles within the workplace, CEOs help their companys bottom line. But they also help society.

The CEO Pledge is being launched at an extremely significant timejust as world leaders are gathering in New York for the High-level meeting of the United Nations (UN) General Assembly on the Prevention and Control of Non-communicable Diseases. According to the UN, the four main non-communicable diseasescardiovascular disease, cancer, chronic lung diseases and diabeteskill three in five people worldwide, and cause great socioeconomic harm. This is only the second time in the history of the UN that the General Assembly has met on a health issue. The last issue was AIDS.

In todays largely sedentary work environments, these NCDs, or chronic diseases, are plaguing Americas workforce; driving up the cost of healthcare; and causing U.S. businesses to suffer considerable financial losses due to lost productivity resulting from absenteeism, disability, and presenteeism (being sick at work). Yet, many of these NCDs can be prevented, mitigated, and/or managed with regular exercise, proper diet, and healthy lifestyle behaviors.

Exercise and other workplace wellness programs can help curb the dramatic rise that we are seeing in these non-communicable diseases, said Moore. But these programs also bring significant financial benefits to businesses.

Researchers have documented anywhere from $ 1.49 to $ 13 return for every dollar invested in employee wellness. Studies show that employees who exercise at least once a week, regardless of their weight, have lower health care costs than their sedentary co-workers. One study, in fact, showed that active employees take 27 percent fewer sick days and report 14 to 25 percent fewer disability days than inactive employees. Whats more, workplace wellness programs help attract and retain talented employees.

According to a new report from the World Health Organization (WHO) that came out in advance of the UN High-level meeting, 87 percent of all U.S. deaths are due to NCDs. And 43 percent of the U.S. population is physically inactive.

The National Physical Activity Plan is inspiring action by U.S. leaders from multiple disciplines and is creating an historic movement to increase physical activity among all Americans, said Pickering. The CEO Pledge asks Americas business leaders to pledge their commitment to the betterment of their companies and employeesand to become part of the solution to our nations health and health care challenges.

Moore also noted: It is appropriate that we are taking action to implement our countrys own National Physical Activity Plan as world leaders gather to formulate ideas on how to strengthen national capacities globally for addressing the prevention and control of NCDs.

For more information about the CEO Pledge and to find out how to get your company involved, please contact the Plans Business and Industry Sector Co-Leader, Tom Richards at tgr@ihrsa.org. For ideas on ways to introduce exercise into the workplace, businesses can visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Healthier Worksite Initiative page, at http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpao/hwi/index.htm.

A healthy workforce is essential to Americas future prosperity, Moore adds. Workplace wellness can only be achieved with the personal support of top-level management. We urge Americas CEOsof large and small businesses aliketo exert their leadership and take the CEO Pledge.

Text of the CEO Pledge

For the betterment of my company, our employees, their families, and our country, I pledge to improve employee health and wellness by providing opportunities and resources for physical activity before, during or after the workday.

Primary Prevention and the Benefits of Regular Exercise

IHRSA has long been a proponent of primary prevention for a healthier, more prosperous America.

Primary prevention refers to the deterrence of disease before it occurs by engaging in beneficial lifestyle behaviors, such as regular exercise, healthy eating, avoidance of tobacco and other controlled substances, stress management, and routine medical exams.

Since the late 1980s, roughly two-thirds of the increase in health care spending in the United States has been due to the increased prevalence of treated chronic disease, according to the Partnership to Fight Chronic Disease. Today, about half of all Americans suffer from one or more chronic disease. Yet, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), chronic diseases are largely attributable to four controllable health risk behaviors: (1) the lack of physical activity, (2) poor nutrition, (3) tobacco use, and (4) excessive alcohol consumption.

The CDC estimates that 80 percent of heart disease and stroke, 80 percent of type 2 diabetes, and 40 percent of cancer could be prevented if Americans stopped smoking, exercised more, and started eating more healthfully. A full $ 5.6 billion in heart disease costs could be saved if 10 percent of adults began a regular walking program. And according to a 2008 report by the Trust for Americas Health, an investment of $ 10 per person per year in proven community-based programs to increase physical activity, improve nutrition, and prevent smoking and other tobacco use, could save the country more than $ 16 billion annually within five years. The potential savings in direct medical costs if all inactive American adults engaged in regular physical activity could be as high as $ 80,000,000,000.

Research shows that physical activity is extremely important to good health. At the proper moderate intensity, regular exercise significantly improves overall health; reduces the risk of heart disease by 40 percent; lowers the risk of stroke by 27 percent; reduces the incidence of high blood pressure by almost 50 percent; reduces the incidence of diabetes by almost 50 percent; can reduce mortality and the risk of recurrent breast cancer by almost 50 percent; can lower the risk of colon cancer by over 60 percent; can reduce the risk of developing of Alzheimers disease by one-third; and can decrease depression as effectively as medications or behavioral therapyaccording to Exercise is Medicine, a global initiative supported by the American Medical Association (AMA) and the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) calling on physicians to assess and review every patients physical activity program at every visit.

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Global Cloud Computing Services Market to Reach US$127 Billion by 2017, According to New Report by Global Industry Analysts, Inc.

San Jose, California (PRWEB) November 21, 2011

Follow us on LinkedIn - Cloud computing is an emerging paradigm computing concept that enables both information technology infrastructure and software to be delivered directly over the Internet as a service. This arrangement, whereby companies can expand network capacity, and run applications directly on a vendors network, offers a host of advantages with the most primary being radically lower IT costs. The lower budgetary requirements and commitments allow even smaller companies to piece together an IT project without spending on purchasing legacy server, and storage systems. Additionally, the burden of developing and maintaining the technological expertise required in running the network is transferred to the service provider. The pay-per-use basis of cloud computing helps transform the way IT departments create and deploy customized applications during these difficult times. By offering a more cost-effective, less risky, and fundamentally faster alternative to on-site application developments, cloud computing is poised to transform the economics of information technology in the next few years.

With the Internet being a foundation for cloud computing, the term cloud is used as a metaphor for the Internet. Thanks to new and improved networks, the Internet is fast emerging into vehicle for delivering computational requirements. The ubiquity of the Internet and the widespread availability of high-speed broadband access are the primary factors driving the movement towards the cloud. Although still a small percentage of the total IT spends, cloud services are strong drivers of incremental growth.

The recent economic recession saw hordes of companies take to cloud computing as a cost saving strategy. Cloud computing came as a boon for companies during tough economic and financial climate, given that the technology can potentially slash IT costs by over 35%. The bad economy fed the global cloud computing services market as cash, and revenue starved companies prowled for IT solutions that are cost-effective, require minimum to zero investments, and low management of computing resources. Technically, the feature of multi-tenancy, or the ability to scale up or scale down services on demand, makes fiscal sense in tough economic climate. And with cloud computing fitting the bill in every respect, the business case for the technology stands exemplified. In short, recession became the push factor, which tripped the market into the mass adoption stage.

As the world economy navigates its way through recession and towards recovery, organizations will still retain their appetite for cost effective solutions, but will however demand more value-creating productivity. Against this backdrop, cloud computing stands poised for post recession boom. Shifting priorities among limited budgetary constraints will make it critical for market participants to closely follow spending patterns to understand areas where companies will be spending their precious funds. Given the fact that cloud computing services help companies scale up or scale down their computing requirements and resources through public, private and hybrid clouds, the value proposition offered is overwhelming. Companies that will consume the most cloud services are expected to be those operating in a commoditized business environment where constant product differentiation is a perennial need.

Growing recognition of economic and operational benefits and the efficiency of cloud-computing model promise strong future growth. As companies ease out gradually from the economic uncertainties and financial shackles, widespread adoption of cloud services is in the offing. The pragmatic and successful adoption of this technology concept by early adopters will pave the way for mass enterprise adoption of cloud services in the upcoming years. The transition of enterprises from virtual machines to the cloud will additionally extend the impetus required for strong growth. Poised to score the maximum gains will be end-to end cloud-computing solutions that offer complete functionalities ranging from integration of internal and external clouds, automation of business critical tasks, and streamlining of business processes and workflow, among others.

Future growth in the market will be primarily driven by growing adoption of enterprise mobility as a key IT strategy among new age companies. With most of the modern business houses exploring opportunities globally, business operations in recent years are moving beyond corporate boundary walls. Global mobile worker population is also expected grow at a considerable pace in the coming years. Given the need for mobile workforce to constantly remain in touch with corporate headquarters and access business information even when away, the demand for productivity solutions such as collaboration and communications suites, IM, document sharing e-mail, and Web conferencing, which are hosted on the cloud but are accessible to a mobile workforce via browser on mobile devices, is growing at a robust pace.

Growth in the market will also be driven by the need for companies to ensure business continuity. With most businesses perceiving traditional in-house data backup infrastructure as insufficient in safeguarding critical corporate data from system failures, theft, vandalism, floods and fire, offsite backup infrastructure are magnetizing enormous interest and investments. Against this backdrop, cloud computing and web hosted storage plus backup options are increasing in popularity as companies race to online vaulting service providers to hedge the risks associated with the unknown future. Cloud computing, as a low cost alternative to traditional data backup storage options, is emerging into a viable option for business continuity and disaster data recovery management for both small-medium and large-sized businesses. Growth in the cloud computing market will also be driven by growing adoption of technology among small and medium enterprises (SMEs). Charmed by the prospect of gaining access to such high-end technologies, whose adoption until recently were largely limited to huge multinationals with strong financial muscle, SMEs have been increasing their investments on cloud computing.

As stated by the new market research report on Cloud Computing Services, the United States remains the largest regional market worldwide. Asia-Pacific is one of the fastest growing regional markets for cloud computing services, with revenues from the region waxing at a CAGR of about 35% over the analysis period. Growth in the Asia-Pacific market will be especially driven by the accelerated pace of developments in the enterprise sector, especially in emerging markets such as China and India, and the need for efficient solutions to deliver IT services. Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) represents the fastest growing market segment by service type.

Key players in this marketplace include Akamai Technologies Inc., Amazon Web Services LLC, CA Technologies, Dell Inc., ENKI, Flexiant Ltd., Google Inc., Hewlett-Packard Development Company L.P., IBM Corporation, Joyent Inc., KloudData Inc., Layered Technologies Inc., Microsoft Corporation, Netsuite Inc., Novell Inc., OpSource Inc., Oracle Corporation, Rackspace Hosting Inc., Red Hat Inc., Salesforce.com Inc., Skytap Inc., Terremark Worldwide Inc., Yahoo! Inc., among others.

The research report titled Cloud Computing Services: A Global Strategic Business Report announced by Global Industry Analysts, Inc., provides a review of noteworthy market trends, growth drivers and challenges. The report in addition also enumerates recent acquisitions, and other strategic industry activities. The report offers demand estimates and projections for world Cloud Computing Services market by service verticals, Software as a Service (SaaS); Platform as a Service (PaaS); and Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS). Key geographic markets analyzed in the report include the US, Canada, Japan, Eu

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Starbucks beats Sambucks in lawsuit Who Wins & Who Loses in Name Disputes?

Clinton, MA (PRWEB) December 6, 2005

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Clinton, MA, (PRWEB) December 6, 2005 Why would Starbucks, with thousands of retail outlets, pursue a tiny (10 foot wide) coffee shop whose owner, Sam Bucks, named her shop after herself?

CNBC wanted to know, so they searched the internet and found articles written by Business Attorney Jean Sifleet. Tracking her down in Boston, an interview was quickly arranged and broadcast the same day on CNBCs Closing Bell program.

According to Sifleet, Companies invest a lot of money in naming their products and services trying to achieve a distinctive and memorable name that conveys their brand image to the marketplace. Name disputes arise when someone else uses a name that is confusingly similar and seems to trade on the established business name. In the Starbucks versus Sam Bucks case, the companies are in the same line of business, and Starbucks has a business interest in protecting its name from tarnishment or dilution.

But big companies, with deep pockets, dont always win. For example, the outcome was different when Federal Express, the overnight shipping service, objected to Federal Espresso, a coffee shop/espresso machine importer which picked the name when considering a location near the Federal building. Federal Express lost because customers for overnight delivery service were savvy enough to distinguish between coffee and delivery.

Just as CNBC found her with a few clicks on the internet, Sifleet says, its easy to check out whether anyone else is already using a name you are considering. You can google it and search the US Patent and Trademark offices website, http://www.uspto.gov. If the name you select is similar to an existing one, you will want to consider whether your use is sufficiently different to avoid a battle (different type of service, or different geography). Youll also want to take steps to legally protect your name, by registering the domain name and applying for a Trademark. Once youve taken steps to legally protect your name, you will be better positioned to defend your name against copycats.

Jean Sifleet is the author of numerous publications including:

Name Disputes -- Who wins? Who Loses http://www.smartfast.com/enews/ea_naming_disputes.html,

Domain Name Disputes - What is Cybersquatting? http://www.smartfast.com/enews/ea_cybersquatting.html, and the recently released book,

Advantage IP: Profit from Your Great Ideas. Visit http://www.smartfast.com for more information.

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The Drudge Report's Ad Impressions, Yahoo's Trademark Policy, And "Yourcompanysucks.com" domains, All Featured In The Debut Of SEM Report Card

Phoenix, Ariz. (PRWEB) July 20, 2007

No one is excluded from scrutiny or praise in the debut of Semreportcard.com, an interactive journal with an unconventional approach set to explore the evolving world of online business and search engine marketing. SEM Report Card turned heads following its launch in late May as Tom Crandall, CEO of Ayohwahr Interactive, editorialized on such topics as Yahoo's trademark policy, questionable tactics by the Drudge Report, and brand protection issues with companies like Allstate Insurance.

Crandall, a relentless brand advocate in the online space, shares his experiences and industry insight with a fresh, new approach to search engine marketing for brands in SEM Report Card. An expert on brand marketing online, coupled with his understanding of the importance of brand protection on the web, Crandall shares his views with a no-holds-barred approach. Crandall provides insight on areas of opportunity for some of America's leading brands while addressing many of the issues facing Brand Marketers today.

"I am excited to address these issues in a public forum. I hope to spark some debate and more importantly, encourage frequently searched brands to find the path to maximum profitability online," said Crandall.

Some of the recent topics discussed on SEM Report Card include:

The questionable tactics used by the Drudge Report to increase pageviews, thereby inflating the numbers reported to current and prospective advertisers. An issue which is especially alarming to interactive marketing professionals who manage online advertising campaigns based upon CPM models.

A practical look at how brands advertising in Glamour Magazine support their offline campaigns with online messaging and calls-to-action, to truly engage targeted prospects and develop a brand relationship.

Dramatic screenshots of searches for Best Buy explain how Yahoo Search Marketing's trademark policy negatively affects brands; an issue which bobs in and out of the headlines as companies seek to protect their IP assets in the online space.

And a look at a brand protection issue that is scarring major brands in the search engines. Companies such as Allstate Insurance and University of Phoenix ignore negative websites (i.e. Allstateinsurancesucks.com) which are prominently visible in the first page results of Google. Learn how to eliminate or mitigate unwanted visibilty in your "brand real estate."

SEM Report Card has already made an impression on industry leaders and practioners alike since its launch. As He addresses everything from brand performance online, to the successes and failures of many to adequately protect their trademarks, copyrights and other IP assets in the online space, Tom Crandall is starting some conversations that need to be addressed. Expect this and more as SEM Report Card continues to spike debate.

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CarMD Debuts New Version of Handheld Device, Software Kit and Website; Now Available For Apple Mac Systems

Fountain Valley, Calif. (PRWEB) October 26, 2009

CarMD.com Corporation today announced the availability of a new dual-platform Mac/PC version of its consumer automotive diagnostic product, as well as substantial enhancements to its website. These expanded applications have been developed to help even more drivers make educated decisions about their vehicles' health and maintenance.

PrestaShop, Leading Open-Source e-Commerce Software Celebrates Its 100,000th Online Store

Miami, FL (PRWEB) October 17, 2011

PrestaShop.com, the fastest and most reliable Open-source e-commerce shopping cart software, has announced a major milestone in its history by reaching its 100,000th active online store.

Located in the United States and Europe, PrestaShop has been celebrating the success of its shopping cart software around the world. PrestaShop is growing with the markets demands. With a community of over 275,000 e-commerce fanatics and 100,000 online stores, PrestaShops strength resides on its growing community and team members to ensure merchants receive the greatest benefits from their online stores.

In honor of this historic event, PrestaShop encourages community members, merchants, industry partners, and all e-commerce enthusiasts to celebrate at upcoming meet-ups in Miami, New York, Toronto, and Paris.

This significant milestone for PrestaShop represents unprecedented growth. Regarding the burgeoning success of the company, Bruno Leveque, CEO and founder noted;

We are delighted to announce that PrestaShop has reached its 100,000th active store milestone. PrestaShop and its community members have worked tirelessly to become the # 1 most used Open-source shopping cart software. Our commitment to technology and unique features has helped us reach this great accomplishment. He further commented, We will continue to reinforce our merchants by providing reliable e-commerce solutions and position them as leaders in the e-commerce global market.

PrestaShops Strong Community Presence

Everyone at PrestaShop is thrilled by the community's response to their e-commerce solution. They appreciate their partners, web developers and merchants who have contributed to the success and who have benefited from the tremendous advantages of PrestaShop. PrestaShop is well on their way to reach even more users and grow at an extraordinary rate. Through additional features, improved mobile applications, and strong communication with community members, PrestaShop's extraordinary milestone of 100,000 active stores solidifies PrestaShops presence among the industry. The world-wide community of PrestaShop users is encouraged to join in on the celebration.

About PrestaShop

PrestaShop is the premier Open-source shopping cart solution. PrestaShop offers thousands of extremely satisfied merchants, developers, designers, and partners higher speed and more functions than competitive e-commerce solutions. Alongside the biggest players in the industry, Ebay, PayPal, and TechCrunch, PrestaShop stays on top of the leading edge of technology with a software translated in 42 languages and online stores in 146 countries. PrestaShop allows business owners to reach a broader audience while ensuring high conversion rates. The PrestaShop team consists of 80 passionate individuals and 275,000 community members dedicated to innovative technology. Every day, more than 330 additional retailers put PrestaShop's e-commerce software to work on their online commerce sites.

Visit PrestaShop for more information: http://www.prestashop.com

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Crescent Moon Games and Thunder Game Works Bring New Title 'Evertales' to the App Store

Clifton Park, New York (PRWEB) November 11, 2011

Crescent Moon Games and Thunder Game Works are happy to announce their new Evertales App for iPhone and iPod touch is now available on the App Store. Evertales is a story of unlikely heroes where players embark on journeys of not-so-epic proportions with Sir Jorgin, Arwick or Taragorn, each featuring their own special attributes.

The Evertales App supports the iCloud and AirPlay mirroring features in iOS 5, allowing players to save their progress across multiple iOS 5-enabled devices and enjoy their epic adventure on their big screen.

Key features of the game include:

20+ weapons to slay your enemies

3 unique heroes each with their own abilities

Customizable heroes with tons of new outfits to match your style

Fun and unique storyline

Epic boss fights

Beautifully-rendered 3D graphics and an epic soundtrack

The Evertales App is available for 99c from the App Store on iPhone and iPod touch or at http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/evertales/id458633585?ls=1&mt=8

You can learn more about Evertales on its online product page - http://crescentmoongames.com/wordpress/evertales/

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Why Would a Business Owner Consider Selling a Business in this Economy? Los Angeles CFO Services Firm CFO Edge has the Answer

Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) September 20, 2011

Los Angeles business owners contemplating a business sale do not have to wait until the economy improves to achieve premium sale prices for their companies.

On the contrary, many companies are in an acquisition mode right now, says Arthur F. Rothberg, Managing Director of CFO Edge, LLC, a Los Angeles CFO services firm.

Strong companies with solid credit ratings have access to low-interest capital, and they are always considering acquisitions that will help them broaden their customer bases, drive more sales, and become more profitable, he adds.

Maximizing business value is based on creating a comprehensive exit plan and engaging in thorough sell-side due diligence. To support these best practices, CFO Edge announces the release of a complimentary white paper, Planning a Business Exit, that can be downloaded at the Los Angeles CFO services firms website.

Authored by Mr. Rothberg and based on his experiences as an exit planning advisor to large privately-held corporations, as well as mid-sized and small businesses, the white paper addresses challenges and recommends action in areas like the following:

What should be in an exit plan
The eight methods for exiting
Valuing the business
Identifying investors
Timing the exit
Negotiating and transacting the deal

Commenting on the proactive stance that is essential, Mr. Rothberg notes, Buyer due diligence is a given, and it is equally important for sellers to commit to the same process. Discovery and preparation are more important than ever as they identify strengths to emphasize and address limitations that can kill a deal. And because buyers are more deliberate and discerning, packaging is critical. Success selling a business is as much about the sizzle as it is about the steak.

Owners looking at exiting their businesses face many tough questions: Will the staff and customers be taken care of? Is a sale to investors or management better? How long will the selling process take? Readers of the white paper will come away with fresh perspectives on these areas, as well as on other important financial, operational and personal issues in play.

Proactively preparing for a sale, maintaining overall selling process control, and realizing the maximum value of a businessthe Planning a Business Exit white paper addresses all to help business owners achieve the best possible outcomes as they take on one of the most significant milestones in their careers.

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Sales of Bento for iPhone and iPod touch Top 100,000

Santa Clara, Calif. (Vocus) December 9, 2009

FileMaker, Inc. today announced that it has sold more than 100,000 copies of Bento for iPhone and iPod touch, making it among the most popular productivity apps sold on the Apple App Store.

Designed as both a standalone database and companion app to Bento for the Mac desktop version, Bento for iPhone, priced at $ 4.99 U.S., is a beautifully designed app that helps anyone get more organized and get more done.

An Apple Staff Pick and favorite among many iPhone app blog sites (see quotes below), Bento for iPhone syncs wirelessly with the Mac version of Bento, so you can access all of your latest databases on the go, right in the palm of your hand.

"Whether they want to take client information with them on the road, track trip expenses, create To Do lists, manage membership lists, get in shape or plan events, people are enthusiastically embracing Bento for iPhone and iPod touch to organize their busy lives," said Ryan Rosenberg, vice president, marketing and services, FileMaker, Inc. "We released Bento for iPhone just last May, and it is already among the most popular productivity apps on the Apple App Store.

Top features of Bento for iPhone and iPod touch

With 25 ready-to-use templates and the ability to create new, customized templates right on the iPhone, Bento for iPhone and iPod touch makes organizing contacts, projects, events and more fast and easy.

Bento for iPhone and iPod touch can handle the broadest range of tasks and projects. Its easy to store text, numbers, dates, times, durations, pictures, sounds, video clips, pop-up choices, check boxes, prices, rates, addresses, phone numbers, ratings, web sites, e-mail addresses, instant messaging accounts and more. Bento for iPhone features iTunes-style searching and instant sorting to make finds fast and easy, and it integrates with other iPhone apps, allowing users to simply tap on a Bento field to call a contact, view a web site, send an e-mail or display a map.

Bento for iPhone works as a standalone application or can be synchronized with Bento 2.0v5 for Mac or Bento 3 for Mac desktop software (sold separately).

Critical success factors

With Bento, once again FileMaker proves that it's possible to make the complex simple and accessible while at the same time, extending the function of native iPhone functionality in new ways, said Michael Gartenberg, president of strategy and analysis, Interpret, LLC.

Media Praise for Bento for iPhone and iPod touch

Bento for iPhone has received rave reviews from press and bloggers including:

Bento for iPhone/iPod touch: one of my must-have iPhone apps. iPod Observer

How good is the iPhone version of Bento? Id love to see it bundled with every iPhone sold. TUAW

"Bento for the iPhone and iPod touch is an amazing, versatile, and powerful application, making it possible for you to create databases and manage a variety of information, all from your mobile device." Awarded 4.5 Mice out of 5. MacWorld

"Best App for Personal Databases" - Best iPhone Apps O'Reilly

"... definitely one of the better organizational tools available for any market today. TouchMyApps

About FileMaker, Inc.

FileMaker is the leader in easy-to-use database software. Millions of people, from individuals to some of the world's largest companies, rely on FileMaker software to manage, analyze and share vital information. The company's products are the FileMaker Pro line - versatile database software for teams and organizations, for Windows, Mac and the Web - and Bento, the personal database for Mac, iPhone and iPod touch. FileMaker, Inc. is a subsidiary of Apple.

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800-325-2747

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Commit Business Solutions Ltd. Has Just Released CommitCRM 5.7, the New Version of its Professional Services Automation Software

Tel Aviv, Israel (PRWEB) November 23, 2011

Commit Business Solutions Ltd., a leading provider of a professional services automation (PSA) software solution, announces the release of CommitCRM 5.7, only three months after announcing its previous release. The new solutions in CommitCRM 5.7 were added to meet the ever changing needs of small to medium sized IT services providers, managed services providers (MSPs) and computer repair technicians.

The additions and enhancements added to CommitCRM 5.7 enable IT professionals to improve their businesses organization and efficiency, so they can spend less time managing and more time growing their businesses. From more simple enhancements, like keyboard shortcuts, to more robust additions like a new Quoting module, the new version is replete with time saving and revenue boosting tools. The release makes CommitCRM an even more comprehensive business automation resource for IT support companies.

At Commit, we are committed to providing our users with the additions they request and access to new technologies as they become available. This leads us to release new versions of CommitCRM often, said Maayan Porat, CEO of Commit. With CommitCRM 5.7, we have grown our PSA solution - strengthening already existing tools and adding entirely new modules to help our customers grow and be more successful.

CommitCRM 5.7 adds multiple layers of new functionality. CommitCRMs new quoting module, for example, helps IT professionals win more sales. Technicians can generate quotes for customers from anywhere using the Web Interface. Similarly, customers can easily approve open quotes and place their orders from within the Customer Web Portal. Professional looking quotes can be printed or sent to customers by email.

Equipped with many additional enhancements, such as providing users the tools they need to regulate alerts sent for remote monitoring and management (RMM) tickets, an auto refresh for the Ticket window, improved APIs, and enhanced calender and scheduling features for technicians accessing CommitCRM remotely using the Web interface, CommitCRM 5.7 provides users with augmented usability and functionality. With CommitCRM 5.7, users get new enhancements and streamlining features to help them manage their businesses and grow.

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

About Commit Business Solutions Ltd.

With thousands of IT professionals using its CommitCRM system worldwide, Commit Business Solutions Ltd. a leading provider of professional services automation (PSA) solutions designed specifically for small to mid-sized IT businesses, including IT services providers, managed services providers (MSPs) and computer repair businesses. CommitCRM provides a centralized, easy-to-use system in which IT professionals can manage their entire workflow more efficiently. Commit also offers a customer oriented business model that translates to them releasing multiple software upgrades every year. For more information about Commit Business Solutions and their product, please visit http://www.CommitCRM.com, http://www.twitter.com/CommitCRM, http://www.facebook.com/CommitCRM, or http://www.CommitCRM.com/blog.

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"Channels Group" Business Domain Name Auction Launches

Orlando, Fla. (PRWEB) July 26, 2007

BlogSpot Brands announced today that they have launched the "Channels Group" domain name auction, a group of 37 high profile business and eCommerce domain names. The auction is an "Act Now" auction with the purchase prices listed for each domain name, and once the price is met the auction is over.

The 37 domain names in this auction http://auction.blogspot.com are uniquely keyword rich domain names that are among the best business web addresses available anywhere. The value of domain names is now based upon whether or not the specific business that the domain name is to serve is part of the domain name "i.e. lawyers". A web address such as LawyerChannels.com is much more likely to achieve search engine success, and without search engine success there is no success. Google search engine algorithms reward websites that have a keyword rich domain name that is matched with relative content.

Domain names are a hot commodity, and a true commodity they have become according to BlogSpot Brands, a leading e-Commerce developer and operator of the domain name auction. "We have been involved in the domain name and development business for many years and have never seen such a strong interest from investors buying high quality domain names as an investment tool. It appears that domain name flipping is underway", says Bert L. Bill, COO.

"The high level names in this auction are truly investor quality", he added.

The Channels Group Domain name auction includes:

Agent Channels "http://www.agentchannels.com"

Apparel Channels "http://www.apparelchannels.com"

Atlanta Channels "http://www.atlantachannels.com"

BestDeal Channels "http://www.bestdealchannels.com"

Boomer Channels "http://www.boomerchannels.com"

Broker Channels "http://www.brokerchannels.com"

BuyCheap Channels "http://www.buychannels.com"

CheapBuy Channels "http://www.cheapbuychannels.com"

CheapStuff Channels "http://www.cheapstuffchannels.com"

Classifieds Channels "http://www.classifiedschannels.com"

Coffee Channels "http://www.coffeechannels.com"

Collector Channels "http://www.collectorchannels.com"

Collectors Channels "http://www.collectorschannels.com"

Coupon Channels "http://www.couponchannels.com"

Date Channels "http://www.datechannels.com"

Diamond Channels "http://www.diamondchannels.com"

Electronics Channels "http://www.electronicschannels.com"

Gourmet Channels "http://www.gourmetchannels.com"

House Channels "http://www.housechannels.com"

Investment Channels "http://www.investmentchannels.com"

For Lease Channels "http://www.forleasechannels.com"

Key West Channels "http://www.keywestchannels.com"

Lawyer Channels "http://www.lawyerchannels.com"

Listing Channels "http://www.listingchannels.com"

Network News Channels "http://www.networknewschannels.com"

New Home Channels "http://www.newhomechannels.com"

Orlando Channels "http://www.orlandochannels.com"

Portland Channels "http://www.portlandchannels.com"

PR Channels "http://www.prchannels.com"

Recipe Channels "http://www.recipechannels.com"

Retirement Channels "http://www.retirementchannels.com"

Romance Channels "http://www.romancechannels.com"

Senior Channels "http://www.seniorchannels.com"

Seniors Channels "http://www.seniorschannels.com"

Ticket Channels "http://www.ticketchannels.com"

Tucson Channels "http://www.tucsonchannels.com"

Vail Channels "http://www.vailchannels.com"

BlogSpot Brands http://www.blogspotbrands.com is based in Orlando, Fla., with offices in Waynesville, North Carolina.

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Children's Charity Set to Benefit from Company's Online Credit Crunch Initiative

United Kingdom (PRWEB) October 10, 2008

A YouGov survey* looking at the charitable habits of people across Britain has shown that shrinking household budgets and rising bills will mean charities in Britain are set to lose out this year. Almost 50 percent of people surveyed are predicting they will probably give less money to worthy causes in the next 12 months as a result of the credit crunch.

YouGov also found that over a quarter of us (29%) have over

Informed Publishing Surpasses 100,000 Paid App Downloads

Portland, OR (PRWEB) November 14, 2011

Today, Informed Publishing announced an important milestone in its history. It surpassed 100,000 paid downloads of the mobile app versions of its popular field guides for health care providers and first responders. This important step demonstrates that specialty publishers can successfully make the leap from print to digital.

With Apple iTunes and Google Android Market online app stores teeming with free apps, andmany paid apps costing less than a dollar, Informed is successfully selling apps that cost between $ 6 and $ 15, thanks to a loyal customer base. Informed customers are encouraged to contribute feedback through social media channels. Direct and open communication with the people who use their products leads to regular updates, to new products, and to higher levels of customer satisfaction.

One of the advantages of digital media is that it allows us to rapidly incorporate customer ideas on how to make our products better, said Informed president Michael Coffin. We rely on user feedback and shared experiences in our updates and revisions, and update our apps frequently to ensure that our users have the latest critical information at their fingertips.

We believe this is why our mobile apps garner high ratings from users all over the world, Coffin said, and it's why our medical apps are among the top-selling apps in their category on both iTunes and Android. What we learn from our customers enables us to expand our business to serve other content categories and display technologies.

About Informed Publishing:

For over 25 years, Informed field guides have been the leading choice of emergency first responders and public health professionals. Now a multi-national medical publisher offering portable print and digital reference materials and tools, Informed products are carried and used by more than one million public safety and health professionals every day. Informed guides are available in the iTunes Appstore the Android Marketplace, the Amazon Appstore for Android, Nook Color, Cisco Cius and as print editions.

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Archaeologists in Pompeii Use Rugged Hard Candy Cases Street Skin to Protect Their iPad, as Shown in New Apple Campaign

Danville, CA (PRWEB) October 19, 2010

Apples newest advertising campaign shows images of archaeologists using the iPad while researching the lost city of Pompeii, with Hard Candy Cases rugged Street Skin iPad case offering durable protection to the elements while at the excavation site.

The photojournalistic campaign is featured on the Apple website at: http://www.apple.com/ipad/pompeii/.

With a snug fit and durable tire-tread like pattern, it is no wonder why archaeologists choose to use the Street Skin iPad case from Hard Candy Cases while doing on-site research at Pompeii. Even dusty fingers can grip the rubberized case without fear of dropping the precious device in the rocky basins where excavation is taking place. The tight fit ensures that the iPad stays scratch-free from the nearly inescapable sharp dust particles, while the easy to clean exterior looks like new even after days in the trenches.

Domain Name Purchases Soar Following Amazing News About MillionDollarHomepage.com

(PRWEB) January 18, 2006

If you've been keeping up with the news in the last week, you will be well aware of the 21 year old who's made a million dollars in 4 months. Well, our customers have, and 100s web addresses have registered in the last few days relating to this unique idea.

The idea was quite simple, just selling pixels as advertising space, costing a dollar per dot. The minimum purchase was $ 100 for a 10x10 pixel square to hold the buyer's logo or design. Clicking on that space takes readers to the buyer's website.

And here is the amazing bit, all it took was a Domain Name and a Basic Web

Hosting Account which at White Star Web Hosting starts at just $ 12 per month, If you want your own Forum, Blogsite or support site, perhaps to complement your existing website(s) this is the easiest way to do it. 33 preloaded web site scripts makes life really easy if you are a newbie webmaster or if your looking for full functionality designer features, multilanguage support, 24/7 customer support, UK and US telephone numbers to speak to them directly.

News stories about a young novice student making million, is the essence of Internet e-commerce, any one can do it, showing how simple it is to get an idea off the ground. With rapidly growing numbers of people joining the Internet every day, now is the time to set up your idea.

Next get your self over to http://www.seotop10rankings.com and you can get all the webmaster tools and expert search engine optimization (seo the science of getting to the top of the search engine results pages (SERPS). Get the latest information on Googles Backdoor at no cost to you, not a dime.

NEXT visit http://www.free-biz.uk.tp sign up for the iCaptain (once again it wont cost you a penny or a dime,its free). You should get an email from their autoresponder showing you where to get all this without spending a dime.

GOGII Names Chandra Hill VP, Monetization and Publishing

Los Angeles (PRWEB) April 6, 2011

Mobile social messaging leader GOGII today names Chandra Hill Vice President of Monetization and Publishing. Most recently VP of Mobile Monetization at MySpace, Hill will oversee the companys revenue generation initiatives, including in-app purchases, advertising and a new publishing unit. GOGII is the creator of textPlus, the largest mobile social messaging app on the market, with 7.7 million monthly active users and 35 million messages sent every day. Apple named it the iTunes App Stores 36th most popular free app of all time.

Tasked with managing and growing in-app advertising and e-commerce, Hill joins GOGII at a critical point in the companys expansion. In the last 3 months, textPlus has seen a 300% increase in premium advertising campaigns versus Q1 2010. textPlus regularly runs campaigns for brands such as Disney, Fox, Target, Ford, Paramount, CBS, Unilever, JCPenney, MTV and Coca-Cola.

When it comes to mobile monetization, its hard to imagine a more qualified veteran than Chandra, said GOGII CEO Scott Lahman. Her proven ability to both identify and make the most of revenue opportunities in mobile is unmatched. Under her leadership, GOGII is set to enter the next phase of significant revenue growth.

Hill comes to GOGII with nearly 20 years of advertising, branding and mobile experience. At MySpace, she was responsible for strategic mobile advertising, integrated sales efforts and the implementation of a global advertising strategy. Before that, she oversaw the execution of mobile content distribution and partnerships for Fox Interactive Medias Mobile division, one of the webs leading online networks. In 2009, Advertising Age named her a Woman to Watch.

Hill is one GOGIIs 11 new hires this year. Hill is the latest veteran to join GOGIIs seasoned team of business executives. Leading the company are co-founders Scott Lahman, Austin Murray and Zack Norman, former executives at gaming giant Activision and the founding team of mobile gaming company JAMDAT Mobile. JAMDAT went public in 2004 and was subsequently acquired by EA for $ 680 million in 2006.

GOGII recently closed a $ 15 million round of Series C venture funding led by GRP Partners, and has been a member of the Kleiner Perkins iFund since the funds launch in 2008.

About GOGII

GOGII (go-jee) is a mobile communications technology company and creator of the textPlus app. GOGII is a U.S.-based startup backed by venture capital firms Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers, Matrix Partners and GRP Partners. GOGII was founded in 2007 by the three founders of JAMDAT Mobile, the leading mobile entertainment publisher that was acquired by Electronic Arts in 2006. The company is committed to the safety, security and privacy of its users.

About textPlus

textPlus brings free, ad-supported group and Community texting to the iPad, iPhone, iPod touch and Android phones through its mobile application, permanent short code, 60611 and real phone numbers. textPlus is carrier and Mobile Marketing Association (MMA) compliant and enables seamless interaction between app users and their friends using regular text messaging (SMS).

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Shopify Announces $15 Million Series B Funding

Ottawa, Canada (PRWEB) October 17, 2011

Shopify, a leading ecommerce platform used to create and power online stores, today announced that it closed a $ 15 million Series B growth investment from Bessemer Venture Partners, FirstMark Capital, Felicis Ventures, and Georgian Partners. This new investment adds to the $ 7 million of Series A funding received last year, providing a sizable balance to fund continued growth.

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New Canoe University Adds Digital Photography for Ebay Sellers Course to Its Ebay Selling Curriculum

(PRWEB) January 21, 2004

Bellamax, a digital photography enhancement company, and a number of university studies confirm that auction listings with high quality images achieve a 10%-15% higher closing bid than auctions with poor images. Good photography is integral to every Ebay seller’s auction listings, and yet many don’t have the necessary knowledge or skill to create digital photographs that enhance an auction listing instead of detract from it. New Canoe University aims to change that with this comprehensive course.

The course is taught by Leland Harden, an eBay veteran seller, author, and co-founder of New Canoe University. David Steiner’s book, "Snappy Auction Photos: The Online Auction Seller’s Guide to Digital Photography", serves as the basis for the seven lectures and textbook for the course. The lectures, which are each approximately 25 minutes in duration, are entitled:

Lecture 1: Choosing the Right Equipment

Lecture 2: Preparing to Shoot

Lecture 3: Effective Backgrounds and Props

Lecture 4: The Basics of Good Lighting

Lecture 5: Photo-Editing Software and Tips

Lecture 6: Image Hosting and Uploading Your Images

Lecture 7: Protecting Yourself from Image Theft & Copyright Infringement

The lectures include reviews of and links to tools, services, and product sources to firmly supply aspiring Ebay sellers with the answers and resources needed to effectively create quality digital images of their products for their auction listings.

Beyond the innovative, Flash-based, "talking slides" of the lectures, students actively participate in discussions and collaborate with their fellow learners and the instructor. "We endeavor to create a friendly online learning atmosphere where students are encouraged to collaborate with one another and enhance their learning experience," relates Leland Harden, Vice Chancellor of Institutional Advancement and Instructor at New Canoe University.

"I have always been passionate about creating good digital images for my auctions and sharing those techniques through my books," relates David Steiner, "I am pleased that New Canoe University chose to create a course utilizing my book as its text and enhance the content with its innovative elearning technology."

"David’d book is a great resource and we’re pleased to be able to tap his expertise for this course," says Bob Heyman, Provost at New Canoe University. "The addition of this course to our Ebay selling curriculum further cements our mission of being the most comprehensive and valuable learning opportunities for Ebay sellers on the Internet."

The cost of the course is $ 47.00 and includes access to the lectures and the online study groups for six months, and the ebook, "Snappy Auction Photos: The Online Auction Seller’s Guide to Digital Photography."

David Steiner is President of AuctionBytes (http://www.auctionbytes.com) and is based in Natick Massachusetts. David is an eBay power seller and has authored 2 books relating to selling successfully on eBay. He has been selling on Ebay since 1997.

New Canoe University (http://www.newcanoeu.com), founded in January 2003, is based in Sausalito, California. NCU's mission is to be the leading online provider of training in practical skills that can be immediately applied by students to start small, or home-based businesses. The Company offers low-bandwidth online courses at low-cost in short segments. NCU currently offers the courses, "Taking the First Steps to Ebay Success", "How to Become an Ebay Auction Power Seller", "How, What and Where to Buy Wholesale Products to Sell on Ebay" and other courses related to the entrepreneurial arts.

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