Excitement Builds as KWCUSA Looks for National Karaoke Champions

Excitement Builds as KWCUSA Looks for National Karaoke Champions

The organization running the nation's largest karaoke contest prepares to select two talented singers to represent the U.S. in a world karaoke competition. Nearly 100 singers will compete in the three day event to be held this August in Mason, Ohio.

Mason, OH (PRWEB) July 31, 2009 -- The organization running the nation's largest karaoke contest prepares to select two talented singers to represent the U.S. in a world karaoke competition. Nearly 100 singers will compete in the three day event to be held this August in Mason, Ohio.

"I'm so far behind it hurts!" laments Wendell Payne, President of The Karaoke World Championships - USA (KWC-USA (http://www.kwcusa.net)) With the Championship just one week away, excitement is building and "singers, sponsors, venues, KJs and everyone in between is calling and emailing." It is a good problem to have for the fastest growing karaoke contest in the nation. The top male and top female contestants win an all expense paid trip to compete in the Karaoke World Championship (http://www.kwc.fi)Competition in Finland this year.

"It is a very exciting time and I couldn't be more pleased with all of the interest and participation in this year's event, which has been a year in the making." The 2008 - 2009 competition season has grown substantially from previous seasons with contest venues and singers from 30 states, up from 11 just the year before. This season wrapped up with the final regional competition held just last night at Big Mama's Karaoke Café (http://www.karaokecafe.com) in Tennessee.

American Idol Should Be Watching

Nearly 40 singers will compete during the 3 day event which will be held at Paramount's Kings Island (http://www.visitkingsisland.com), on its grand outdoor stage. The event has been expanded from its 1 day run last year due to increased interest from the public, participants and sponsors. Payne explains that everyone from the singers to the venues has been excited and asking for more participation and a longer season. "The competitors are set and the talent is amazing. American Idol should be watching." says Payne.

Payne isn't the only one singing the praises of this nationwide search for karaoke talent. Regional contestant Dr. Stephen Reed, PhD; also known as 'Doctor Love' from Oklahoma noted that "The array of talent there (at the Texas regional) was indeed "Awesome"."

Indeed, the competition continues to attract better and better singers. Michelle Davis, Editor of KaraokeTraveler.com (http://www.karaoketraveler.com) explains, "Once people find out about a real, above board, national karaoke competition, they can't wait to compete. Karaoke enthusiasts by nature want to be recognized and appreciated."

Good for Everybody's Bottom Line

Sponsors have noticed the growing popularity of the karaoke championships as well and have increasingly provided support. The Karaoke Channel (http://www.thekaraokechannel.com) is the newest major sponsor of the contest. This is no surprise since the main demographic of karaoke lovers includes the coveted 18 to 49 yr old age range.

The local venues that host the local, state, and regional contests leading up to the national competition are also basking in the increased sales that the contests - which can run up to 8 weeks- bring to their bottom lines. Payne explains, "We've built a simple model that assures a good competition that can be run easily. Venues realize that a good fair competition will bring the big business." One venue in Texas reported a 42 percent increase in business as the result of hosting a local competition. This means that everyone's bottom line benefits from the competition; sponsors get exposure in a valuable market segment, local bars and taverns see increased sales, and even the contestants receive numerous cash prizes and a chance to win recording contract in the World Championship.

When it comes to winning, money is just half the story. Antonio Garcia. who finished 2nd in the World Championship last year just received a recording deal and will release his first album shortly. And Australian Michael Bates, the reigning Karaoke World Champion just released his first single; "title??." And, as Doctor Love says, "This was the most well organized event that I have ever attended and while I wasn't one of the winners per se, I believe that everyone that attended was in fact a "Winner".

Going for the Gold

As the national championship kicks off on August 7th, the new expanded 2010 season will start promptly with the California State Fair (http://www.bigfun.org) This major new competition venue will qualify the first regional karaoke champs of the new season on September 6th advancing them to the regional contest in Seattle, Washington in July 2010. In addition, KWCUSA will expand to a 55 state plan dividing Texas, California, and Florida into multiple states. At the same time State and Regional competitions will expand to 100 singers.

The main goal of course is to get two strong singers to represent the U.S. in the world championship which boasts 20 participating countries. Last year's competition was marked by Australian domination and friendly competition between KWCUSA and KWC Ireland. So this year Payne promises that "Australia will have to watch out. They are not going to dominate this year," and "we will go head-to-head with Ireland."

The Karaoke World Championship-USA competition will be held at King's Island Adventure Park in Mason, Ohio on August 6, 7, and 8th. Opening ceremonies begin at 6:30pm on the 6th, Semi-finals will be held throughout the day on the 7th, and finals will be held on Saturday the 8th at 6:30pm. The Karaoke World Championships will take place in Lahti, Finland on September 11 thru 12. The KWC-USA is the only organization in the United States affiliated with the Karaoke World Championship Organization. Our champions exclusively represent the Unites States in the only internationally recognized karaoke competition. Visit KWCUSA.net for more information.

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Contact Information Wendell Payne

Karaoke World Championships USA, LLC

http://www.kwcusa.net

866-610-7464

DynaSis IT Services Prepares Businesses for Data Loss and More: Business Continuity Plans Increase Survivability after Disaster

DynaSis IT Services Prepares Businesses for Data Loss and More: Business Continuity Plans Increase Survivability after Disaster

DynaSis, a technology managed service provider, is now offering business continuity plans to help small to medium sized businesses prepare for emergencies such as natural disaster, network crashes, or theft of business data. Unlike enterprises, many smaller companies cannot afford optimal in-house strategies and solutions. These companies are consequently at an elevated risk of being put out of business due to any major loss of data. A business continuity plan goes beyond offsite data backup and recovery and gives businesses a strategy detailing actions that will be taken after a crisis so the business can remain as functional as possible.

Atlanta, GA (PRWEB) July 30, 2009 -- DynaSis, a technology managed service provider (http://www.dynasis.com/manageditservices/), is now offering business continuity plans (http://www.dynasis.com/backupandrecovery_copy/) to help small to medium sized businesses prepare for emergencies such as natural disaster, network crashes, or theft of business data. Unlike enterprises, many smaller companies cannot afford optimal in-house strategies and solutions. These companies are consequently at an elevated risk of being put out of business due to any major loss of data. A business continuity plan goes beyond offsite data backup and recovery and gives businesses a strategy detailing actions that will be taken after a crisis so the business can remain as functional as possible.

A key component of a business continuity plan is of course making sure critical documents and data are digitized or copied and stored off site, but the plan encompasses much more. Aspects businesses may not have considered include doing visual walkthroughs of facilities at least once a year to look for deficiencies, as well as making sure the business has sufficient business interruption insurance to cover the cost of operations for at least 60 days with no income. Other areas of concern consist of communications with employees in the event of phone system or Internet outages and creating a plan in case key employees can't perform their duties or quit suddenly. Maintaining a list of emergency vendors as well as securing an alternative place to conduct business if the primary facility is unavailable are also details the plan would include.

DynaSis President David Moorman said, "Our goal is always to be a value added provider in the eyes of our clients. For this reason, we go beyond being just your IT repair guy. Protecting your data is half the battle, but when a crisis hits, you also have to think about what you are going to do to get back up to speed. What a business does in the first four hours after an emergency often determines how well they can bounce back."

With 87% of companies that lose access to their corporate data for more than 7 days going out of business within a year and less than 5% of non-regulated businesses having a business continuity plan, and the need for business continuity planning services is real and the benefits to clients are immediate and long-term. Benefits realized after completing a business continuity/disaster recovery plan include competitive advantage, insurance savings, efficiency savings, improved processes, increased stockholder value and peace of mind.

About DynaSis

DynaSis is a managed IT services provider for small to medium sized businesses in Atlanta, GA, offering on-premise and on-demand SaaS monthly service plans, professional IT installation services, and managed hosting. For more information on DynaSis, visit www.dynasis.com.

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Contact Information MARY ANN DENTON

DynaSis

http://www.dynasis.com

678.218.4291

Custom Design iPhone Applications Company Moobila Launched

Custom Design iPhone Applications Company Moobila Launched

Design, Develop and Market iPhone applications for those without the technical know-how or expertise. Expertise in image processing, video streaming, photo editing, and eBook publishing.

Santa Clara, Calif. (PRWEB) July 30, 2009 -- Moobila, a custom design iPhone applications company, today introduced itself as one of the industry's first companies dedicated to the conversion of existing corporate applications to the iPhone format and to the development of custom made iPhone applications. Moobila shortens iPhone application development time by leveraging their pre-built iPhone platforms. The custom design team at Moobila aims to build iPhone applications for individuals, corporations, non-profits, government-- and basically any group or individual that will benefit from providing their team/customers with access to relevant information through the iPhone. Moobila offers turnkey solutions (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J3o_DKn-468) for customer needs by taking customer ideas, creating an application based on that idea, and then marketing it on the iTunes store for them.

Moobila, a certified Apple Development partner, derives its expertise in video streaming, audio native, and global positioning iPhone application designs through its team of engineers who have years of experience with mobile software development. "We have pulled together the right tools and a plethora of experienced artists, designers, and software engineers to create exceptional iPhone applications," said Abrahim Zaidi, Moobila's COO. "If you have the next million dollar idea, we'll design, develop, and market it for you on the iTunes store."

The custom design service team develops iPhone applications for businesses or individuals looking to provide customers with an easy to use interface, but who lack the in-house technical expertise to develop such an application. Moobila developers have the flexibility to take on all iPhone projects of various sizes, from business executives who need a meeting minute's manager, to social apps which allow photos to be uploaded to Twitter, Facebook, Picasa, Flickr and LinkedIn with a single touch.

About Moobila

Moobila is a mobile phone applications Development Company focused on creating intuitive custom-designed corporate applications. Moobila shortens iPhone development by leveraging its pre-built iPhone platforms, expertise in image processing, video streaming and photo editing. The company has a strong background in multimedia, social applications like Twitter and Facebook, and has extensive experience with Google integration into handheld device applications enabling them to develop easy to use solutions for the Web 2.0 mobile world.

For more information visit www.moobila.com - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J3o_DKn-468

CONTACT

Abrahim Zaidi

Moobila                            

+1 408 480-5330    

Hillary Cain

Dynamic Flow Marketing

+1 831 439-2071

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Contact Information Abrahim Zaidi

Moobila

http://www.moobila.com

1-408-480-5330

Hillary Cain

Dynamic Flow Marketing

1-831-439-2071

TopTenRealEstateDeals.com Introduces The Top 10 Phoenix Real Estate Deals

TopTenRealEstateDeals.com Introduces The Top 10 Phoenix Real Estate Deals

TopTenRealEstateDeals.com is a new independent website offering exciting and unique Top 10 lists of today's best deals on real estate for sale. Their current featured new market addition is Phoenix, Arizona.

(Vocus) July 30, 2009 -- TopTenRealEstateDeals.com is a new independent website offering exciting and unique Top 10 lists of today's best deals on real estate for sale. Their current featured new market addition is Phoenix, Arizona.

"Finding the best deals for my buyers is nothing new, but searching through over 26,000 listings currently for sale in the Phoenix Metro area was a bit daunting. I'm glad I'll be able to feature new 'Ten Best Real Estate Deals' every month because there are A LOT of real estate deals in the Phoenix (http://www.toptenrealestatedeals.com/luxury_real_estate/condos/regional/phoenix/) area! " says Amy Jones, the Top Ten Phoenix Concierge Agent.

The Phoenix list features the 10 best deals on Phoenix homes and condos for sale (http://www.toptenrealestatedeals.com/luxury_real_estate/condos/regional/phoenix/). Specifically, the Phoenix Top Ten list market coverage includes Phoenix, Scottsdale, Mesa, Gilbert, Maricopa, Chandler, Glendale, and Tempe.

According to Amy, "It's old news that the Phoenix real estate (http://www.toptenrealestatedeals.com/luxury_real_estate/condos/regional/phoenix/) market has been pretty hard hit over the last few years. This has created some incredible opportunities for buyers in our area. Just about anyone who has ever dreamt about owning home in the Valley of the Sun, can probably now find a home to fit their budget, from bungalows for under $75,000 to mountainside mansions at half their original price!

Over the past 4 months, the Phoenix area has seen a reduction in inventory and many multiple offer situations as buyers bid on these great deals. Experts agree this seems to indicate we have hit the bottom of our market and are starting to rebound. What a great time to pick up a deal on a home!"

Recognized as a Phoenix real estate guru, Amy was named one of Phoenix's Top 50 Real Estate Agents by the Phoenix Business Journal.

"After much research, my Top Ten Real Estate Deals are offered from a variety of different brokerages and represent some of the most sought out areas and amenities in metro Phoenix, from golf course properties and downtown urban lofts to Active Adult Communities and homes that are simply priced so low, you'll think it's a misprint. " said Amy. "I welcome you to Phoenix, the land of some of the best real estate deals in the country."

To view the Phoenix Top Ten Real Estate List visit:

http://www.toptenrealestatedeals.com/luxury_real_estate/condos/regional/phoenix/

This list is a welcome addition to TopTenRealEstateDeals.com's already extensive list of regional markets. To view a full list of their regional real estate markets visit http://www.toptenrealestatedeals.com

The site also offers a weekly Real Estate Top 10 (http://www.toptenrealestatedeals.com/) list of national deals in the United States.

In addition to the best home and condo bargains, the Top Ten research team looks for fun, eye catching deals. Recent Top Ten listings have included a spaceship house in Chattanooga, a cave home in Missouri, and a haunted house in Massachusetts.

Their independent Top Ten team focuses on uncovering the best luxury real estate deals from the web, newspapers, auction lists, and pre-construction ads while including only those deals that they feel are the very best bargains! The deals are not their listings, they do not broker sales, and they are not an agency. TopTenRealEstateDeals.com is a general media showcase of great deals on real estate for sale.

For further information, or to request an interview with a company representative, please contact their Internet Marketing Director, Jason Wakefield at press(at)toptenrealestatedeals.com.

Contact:

Jason Wakefield

Internet Marketing Director

TopTenRealEstateDeals.com

574-204-2295

press(at)toptenrealestatedeals.com

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Contact Information Jason Wakefield

Top Ten Real Estate Deals.com

http://www.toptenrealestatedeals.com/luxury_real_estate/condos/regional/phoenix/

574-204-2295

Marketing Agency NovaZoom Featured By Leading Online Marketing Authority

Marketing Agency NovaZoom Featured By Leading Online Marketing Authority

Marketing agency NovaZoom, has been featured on TopSeos.com, the preeminent source for online marketing capabilities.

Piscataway, NJ (Vocus) July 29, 2009 -- Marketing agency NovaZoom, has been featured on TopSeos.com, the preeminent source for online marketing capabilities.

The marketing communications agency announced two weeks ago that it started a special program for small businesses offering discounts on all marketing services including online marketing.

NovaZoom’s initiative allows small businesses to win new customers through online marketing; Establish their brand and create visibility; Promote their business, products or services, via strategically designed media relations, public relations and advertising campaigns geared toward meeting their specific marketing goals; Communicate electronically to their customers, employees and others through cutting-edge yet cost-effective electronic solutions.

“Integrating online and traditional marketing is important. But small businesses often find it difficult to navigate the complex online marketing landscape. We’ve received overwhelming feedback and continued support from the small business community and are pleased to continue offering them the value they deserve through cost-effective online and offline marketing solutions,” said NovaZoom president Nadine Tomlinson.

About NovaZoom

NovaZoom is a full-service Marketing Communications agency that offers high-end but affordable marketing services to both companies and business executives, in a unique model built on the fundamental idea that everyone deserves to benefit from high quality marketing.

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Contact Information Nadine Tomlinson

NovaZoom

http://www.novazoom.com

732-603-1427

TopTenRealEstateDeals.com's Beach Home List Featured By CNBC.com

TopTenRealEstateDeals.com's Beach Home List Featured By CNBC.com

TopTenRealEstateDeals.com is a new independent website offering Top 10 lists of today's best real estate deals available on the Internet. The site offers a weekly Top 10 list of national (mostly United States) deals and monthly regional lists broken down by major hot spot markets including Toronto.

(PRWEB) July 28, 2009 -- TopTenRealEstateDeals.com is a new independent website offering Top 10 lists of today's best real estate deals available on the Internet. The site offers a weekly Top 10 list of national (mostly United States) deals and monthly regional lists broken down by major hot spot markets including Toronto. They also provide fun and entertaining specialty lists such as the Top Ten "Coolest" Beach Homes (http://www.toptenrealestatedeals.com/luxury_real_estate/condos/regional/beach_homes/).

This is a 100% independent, non-biased showcase of the Top Ten "Coolest" Beach Homes in the entire U.S. The Top Ten team performed tons of research, looking at hundreds of websites and talking to real estate agents to identify potential Top 10 Beach Home candidates (homes currently on the market at the time of publication).

CNBC.com is currently showcasing the Top Ten "Coolest" Beach Homes list on CNBC.com's popular Slideshow feature.

One can view the feature at: http://www.cnbc.com/id/31942517

"CNBC is a well respected industry name. We are excited by this opportunity to provide quality content and, of course, to offer more exposure to our lists and to the great agents who represent these amazing beach homes." says Jason Wakefield the Internet Marketing Director for TopTenRealEstateDeals.com.

View the full Beach Home list with webcast video at: http://www.toptenrealestatedeals.com/luxury_real_estate/condos/regional/beach_homes/

For further information, to publish the list, or to request an interview with a company representative, please contact Jason Wakefield at press(at)toptenrealestatedeals(dot)com

Contact:

Jason Wakefield

Internet Marketing Director

TopTenRealEstateDeals.com

574-204-2295

press (at) toptenrealestatedeals (dot) com

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Contact Information Jason Wakefield

Top Ten Real Estate Deals.com

http://www.toptenrealestatedeals.com/luxury_real_estate/condos/regional/beach_homes

574-204-2295

Chairman & US Congressional Leader Bobby Rush Sits Down With AfricaBusinessSource.com to Talk About the New Africa Trade Caucus

Chairman & US Congressional Leader Bobby Rush Sits Down With AfricaBusinessSource.com to Talk About the New Africa Trade Caucus

AfricaBusinessSource.com provides entrepreneurs and business professionals with the news, tools and advice they need to succeed in today's business environment. AfricaBusinessSource.com is uniquely focused on African business sectors with a worldwide audience in mind. While providing general business and investment content, AfricaBusinessSource.com sets the agenda through a unique focus on African innovation. Our goal is to help African entrepreneurs, entrepreneurs interested in Africa and business leaders work smarter and more efficiently in a global economy.

(PRWEB) July 28, 2009 -- Illinois Congressman & Chairman Of New African Partnership for Economic Growth Caucus Sits Down With AfricaBusinessSource.com (http://www.africabusinesssource.com/articles/government/interview-with-congressman-bobby-rush-chair-of-the-africa-partnership-for-economic-growth-caucus-apegc.html).

The recent trip to Africa by President Barack Obama so early in his term - sent clear signals to the continent and the world that the United States is ready to engage Africa in brand new ways.

With this clear directive, AfricaBusinessSource.com sat down with US Congressman Bobby Rush, Chairman of New African Partnership for Economic Growth Caucus (APEGc) to get more insight into the future of US/Africa Relations in our new global dynamic. During our interview with Chairman Rush he asserts; "Africa is an asset in this global economy, not a liability. Members of the caucus fully recognize how exceptionally rich Africa is in human and natural resources. It is time to change the paternalistic approach in dealing with Africa and partner with the continent." For this comment and to read the exclusive interview, visit us at http://www.AfricaBusinessSource.com.

Africa Business Source provides entrepreneurs and business professionals with the news, tools and advice they need to succeed in today's business environment. AfricaBusinessSource.com is uniquely focused on African business sectors with a worldwide audience in mind. While providing general business and investment content, AfricaBuinessSource.com sets the agenda through a unique focus on African innovation. Our goal is to help African entrepreneurs, entrepreneurs interested in Africa and business leaders work smarter and more efficiently in a global economy.

With the launch of its beta phase, readers can expect to find features that include exclusive interviews, an advice library, a first time ever comprehensive database of over 1000 publicly traded companies on the African stock exchanges, Profiles of Up and coming as well as accomplished Entrepreneurs and business leaders, articles/commentary covering various business sectors and regions in Africa and the Diaspora, and a comprehensive list of upcoming events.

AfricaBusinessSource.com has plans to launch interactive forums, offline events later this year. Johnathan Andersen, DIM Corporation's Web Director had this to say; "AfricaBusinessSource.com has more than just editorial content; it's a resource center for all things business. So to support the variety of content types we built the site on the versatile CMS, WordPress. The ease of use that comes with WordPress' administration panels makes publishing content a breeze."

As Africa becomes a significant player in the global market place, Africa Business Source will keep its audience on the pulse and tuned into - the exciting and emerging business trends shaping the African continent and Diaspora worldwide.

About DIM Corp.

Diaspora Interactive Media Corporation (DIM Corp.) is Africa's newest content provider. DIM Corp is an Online, Print, Audio, Television and Mobile content producer for African and African Diaspora audiences. The company produces content on multiple platforms, for the continent of Africa and for providers in the Diaspora interested in adding value for their users and viewers. The company, founded by Elias Mageto, launched its first portals, Jamati.com and Jamati.fr, and has plans to launch new brands beginning in 2010. The new brands are expected to bring DIM Corp. full circle, producing a menu of content for platform owners to consider for syndication as well as compelling and cutting edge content for African and African Diaspora Audiences. dimcorporation.com (http://www.dimcorporation.com).

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Contact Information Elias Mageto

Diaspora Interactive Media Corp.

http://www.africabusinesssource.com

301 980 3015

GrowthPanel.com Adds Subscribe-by-Subject and New Marketing Library Content

GrowthPanel.com Adds Subscribe-by-Subject and New Marketing Library Content

New GrowthPanel.com versions reduce the cost of entry and allow users to add marketing modules as they progress through the marketing process.

Scottsdale, AZ (PRWEB) July 28, 2009 -- Moderandi Inc., creator of web-based applications, content and tools that help small to mid-size businesses with growth strategy and marketing execution, today released two additional Growth Panel versions and added updated exercises in the marketing library for all versions.

The new versions of Growth Panel's intelligent marketing management SaaS platform (http://www.growthpanel.com) allow users to subscribe to individual subjects. Previous versions required users to purchase a license for the entire marketing library, which is now filled with over 1,600 pages of marketing how-to exercises in 29 business subjects.

"Our subscribe-by-subject option allows consultants, marketing teams and entrepreneurs to get started at a much lower price point," said Jim Sagar, CEO and co-founder of Moderandi Inc., creator of Growth Panel.

Basic and Professional version users can pick and choose subjects and add more subjects as needed. Basic accounts are for a single user and Professional accounts have expanded functionality for 4 users.

All Growth Panel versions now include new marketing library exercises with an expanded format to provide more detail and guidance. The new format aids beginning marketers and provides a more complete experience for consultants using the exercises to deliver client services. "The expanded format delivers more detail for each task within each subject," said Sagar. "We've broken down the exercises into modular components and provided greater context to show how each piece fits within the whole."

Businesses and consultants can start with a free Preview version for evaluation (http://www.growthpanel.com/versions/get-started.html) and view audio/video Growth Panel product demos and screenshots (http://www.growthpanel.com/marketing-tools/videos.html) online.

About Moderandi Inc:

Moderandi Inc. delivers web-based applications, content and tools that help small to mid-size businesses with revenue planning, growth strategy and marketing execution. Growth Panel is a web-based marketing platform that blends marketing exercises and tools with project management for intelligent marketing management. MarketingMO.com promotes marketing process and delivers free marketing how-to articles and tips.

Moderandi is privately-held and located in Scottsdale, Arizona.

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Contact Information Jim Sagar

Moderandi Inc.

http://www.growthpanel.com

480-219-9695

City of Houston Tops National "Best Of" Rankings for 2008, 2009, Zizinya Web Solutions Finds

City of Houston Tops National "Best Of" Rankings for 2008, 2009, Zizinya Web Solutions Finds

Several leading publications have ranked the city of Houston at the top of their 'Best Of' lists in various industries and socioeconomic surveys for 2008 and the early part of 2009.

Houston, TX (PRWEB) July 28, 2009 -- The city of Houston seems to be at the top of everyone's 'Best of' lists in a recent compilation by local Houston internet marketing (http://www.zizinya.com) company Zizinya Web Solutions.

Several major publications have cited Houston as the top U.S. metropolitan city to live and work based on multiple ranking criteria. Factors considered include the real estate market, employment, job growth, quality of medical care, manufacturing, accessibility for the disabled, population growth and more.

Dubbed the energy capital of the U.S. and boasting the largest medical center in the world, the city of Houston is weathering the economic downturn better than most. The Port of Houston is the second largest in the nation and continues to serve as a catalyst for the city's business growth. Houston is also home to 27 Fortune 500 companies, second only to New York City.

Editors at Zizinya, the local company that maintains the comprehensive list of references to Houston in the news, didn't have to look very hard when gathering news articles, reports and statistics for their compilation.

"For the past year and a half, I haven't been able to pick up a magazine, open a newspaper or visit a major news website without coming across an article praising Houston for something or another," says Zizinya founder Shareef Defrawi. "It really is quite amazing how Houston has managed to get it right. As a native Houstonian, I feel obligated to share the city's amazing success story with the world."

The Greater Houston Partnership (www.houston.org) originally published a list of articles that referenced Houston as a top US city for manufacturing, real estate, employment and more.

"We just took their list and expanded on it," says Shareef. "We tracked down and linked directly to all of the original publications, and we added more articles that featured Houston in the news."

The publisher's goal is to promote business and economic development in Houston with the creation of a central resource for anyone who is interested in learning about the city and its monumental standing in the global landscape.

Business articles, statistical reports, socioeconomic surveys and many other industry specific data are added to the page on a monthly basis. Future plans by the company include the implementation of a distribution list to deliver the latest Houston rankings and business news directly to subscribers.

The comprehensive list of Houston rankings and Houston in the news can be found on Zizinya's website at: http://www.zizinya.com/houston-ranking-business-articles.html.

About Zizinya Web Solutions:

Zizinya Web Solutions is a Houston SEO services (http://www.zizinya.com) and internet marketing company that helps small businesses effectively promote their websites on the internet. Shareef Defrawi is the director of the company and an active proponent of Houston's business and economic development.

Contact:

Shareef Defrawi, founder

Zizinya Web Solutions

(713) 568-2364

http://www.zizinya.com

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Contact Information Shareef Defrawi

Zizinya Web Solutions

http://www.zizinya.com

7135682364

Socialtext President Ross Mayfield Says a "Need to Share" Culture Is Emerging as a Direct Result of Increased Interconnectivity

Socialtext President Ross Mayfield Says a "Need to Share" Culture Is Emerging as a Direct Result of Increased Interconnectivity

Video interview with Mayfield featured on IdeasProject, Nokia's new website, which helps users find connections between thought leaders and their "big ideas" about the future of ideas and networking

San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) -- Socialtext chairman, president and co-founder Ross Mayfield says that idea assimilation is undergoing a rapid transformation with the advent of the Web 2.0 culture. For Mayfield, the "need to know" culture, which historically has defined business practices, is giving way to a "need to share" mentality. This means that instead of companies closely guarding company secrets, businesses are sharing their ideas more openly, leading in many cases to increased productivity.

A video interview with Mayfield discussing the need to share culture is featured on IdeasProject, a website developed by Nokia. IdeasProject is an online "information space" that provides a new way to interact with thought leaders and their big ideas about the future of information gathering. For more on Mayfield's big idea, visit http://www.ideasproject.com/idea_person.webui?id=4414.

"The ability to increase productivity by coordinating your organization, not just in pre-designed ways, but also enabling them to emerge organically has become significant," explains Mayfield. "Methods of organizing projects and processes that are more agile, more iterative, and more adaptive, aren't necessarily disrupting the hierarchy, but augmenting them with different ways of creating interactions across the boundaries of the organization."

"Ross Mayfield is a true pioneer in the enterprise social software industry," remarked Valerie Buckingham, Nokia's director of technology marketing. "Mayfield points out another revolutionary effect the web is having on modern business practices. By facilitating the exchange of information, the Internet is making executives realize that the best way to stay ahead of the curve is to share your ideas about what you're working on, rather than keep it hidden from the world. We look forward to hearing more of Mayfield's provocative ideas on the need to share culture on IdeasProject."

Over the next month, editors from the IdeasProject are featuring their favorite ideas as submitted by the public and sending a Nokia N95 to the 'Big Thinker' who contributed. Share and submit your 'Big Idea' with the world by visiting http://master.ideasproject.com/userideasubmit.webui

About Ross Mayfield

A noted blogger and social entrepreneur, Ross Mayfield founded Socialtext, an enterprise social software company based in Palo Alto, California, in 2002. Socialtext enables company employees to collaborate and share information with one another, thereby increasing productivity. He began his career in the non-profit sector with the U.S.-Baltic Foundation, after which he moved to Estonia and served as a scriptwriter for, and advisor to the Office of the President of Estonia. He also served as Marketing Director of Levicom, one of the largest privately held telecom groups in Eastern Europe. In 1998 he co-founded RateXchange, a business-to-business commodity exchange for telecom. In addition, Mayfield has been VP of Marketing for a Fujitsu spinout and CEO of an enterprise risk management software company. He holds a B.A. in Political Science from the University of California at Los Angeles and completed the Management Development for Entrepreneurs (MDE) program of the Anderson School of Business.

About IdeasProject

IdeasProject (http://www.ideasproject.com/index.webui), a project of Nokia hosted at www.ideasproject.com, brings together the most visionary and influential "big thinkers" to contemplate the big ideas that matter most to the future of communications. It is a new kind of conversation platform aimed at uncovering the connections between these thought leaders and their disruptive ideas. Explore the IdeasProject website, subscribe to its RSS feed, join its Twitter feed (IdeasProject), and come back often to learn about great new big ideas as they break.

About Nokia

Nokia is the world leader in mobility, driving the transformation and growth of the converging Internet and communications industries. We make a wide range of mobile devices with services and software that enable people to experience music, navigation, video, television, imaging, games, business mobility and more. Developing and growing our offering of consumer Internet services, as well as our enterprise solutions and software, is a key area of focus. We also provide equipment, solutions and services for communications networks through Nokia Siemens Networks.

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Contact Information Karen Lachtanski

Nokia

http://www.ideasproject.com/idea_person.webui?id=4414

1-650-353-8575

Innovator Tripware Touts Business Travel Tool of the Year

Innovator Tripware Touts Business Travel Tool of the Year

Tripware, a novel end-to-end travel tool launched this year, offers business travelers the ability to schedule a business meeting and book the travel related to that meeting in one familiar tool: Microsoft Outlook. Tripware's tool, a plug-in dubbed Tripware OutBook, has been selected to demonstrate their innovation at the 2009 Travel Innovation Summit@The PhoCusWright Conference in November.

Phoenix, Arizona (PRWEB) July 27, 2009 -- Tripware OutBook, a new travel tool for business travelers, is a plug-in that handles the entire business trip process directly in Microsoft Outlook 2007 (http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/outlook/FX100487751033.aspx). Tripware has been selected as one of the companies to demonstrate their innovative product at The Travel Innovation Summit@The PhoCusWright Conference (http://www.phocuswright.com/the_phocuswright_conference_travel_innovation_summit) in November. The plug-in connects to a traveler's online profile that stores flight, hotel, car, scheduling, notification, and membership preferences. Using the time, date and location information already entered into Microsoft Outlook for scheduling a business meeting, Tripware OutBook books the trip for the meeting and embeds the itinerary in the Microsoft Outlook appointment entry.

Tripware's VP of Marketing, Dean M. Wright, states, "Tripware's uniqueness stems from its ability to book travel at the same time as and in the same tool for scheduling a business appointment. Yet, Tripware (http://www.tripware.com) offers an end-to-end travel tool for business travelers. You only set up one travel profile. You allow or block any number of airline carriers, hotel chains, and rental car companies to show up in your own booking window. You don't surf to multiple travel websites. You don't forward all your confirmation emails to an itinerary consolidator. Your complete trip itinerary rests in your Outlook appointment." Mr. Wright concludes, "We are honored to be selected to showcase our company and product at PhoCusWright's Travel Innovation Summit. We believe Tripware could end up being the PhoCusWright Travel Innovation Summit Winner."

Tripware accesses flight, hotel, and car information via a global distribution system. As such, Tripware receives the same rates and inventory as online travel websites, traditional travel agencies, and travel search engines. Tripware adds more value to the business traveler with the inclusion of planning, booking, and managing travel from one tool, Microsoft Outlook.

The CEO and President of Tripware, Clark C. Rines, declares "It is indeed an honor to be selected to demonstrate Tripware at the PhoCusWright Conference. OutBook is certainly an innovation that delivers time savings, stress reduction, and a far better travel experience. Our customers spend less time worrying about travel arrangements and more time concentrating on what's most important, their business."

For the business traveler that wants to save time, reduce stress, and use an innovative travel tool, Tripware OutBook can be downloaded at http://www.tripware.com. Tripware helps travelers leave faster, travel better, and return sooner.

Tripware is a trademark of Remotian Systems, Inc. Microsoft ® and Microsoft Outlook ® are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. PhoCusWright ® is a registered trademark with PhoCusWright, Inc. (http://www.phocuswright.com)

About Tripware

Tripware is a travel service for people who plan, book, and manage their own business trips. The novel aspect of Tripware is that the entire trip process can be done right from Microsoft Outlook. By automating business travel as much as possible, Tripware enables the traveler to schedule appointments and book travel for that appointment all at the same time and in the same business tool. Tripware has value-added features such as complete itineraries, notifications/alerts, rewards program tracking, and expense reporting. By implementing its patent pending technology, Behavioral Travel Management, Tripware allows business travelers to leave the office faster, travel better, and come home sooner. Founded in 2007, Tripware is headquartered in Mesa, AZ, a suburb of Phoenix. Tripware is owned by Remotian Systems, Inc.

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Contact Information Dean Wright

Tripware

http://www.tripware.com

602-357-1178

Good Writing: An Essential Skill in 21st Century Business World

Good Writing: An Essential Skill in 21st Century Business World

Ventureneer.com is pleased to present a free webinar “Writing it Right – Why the Words and Format Matter in Business” on Wednesday, August 5, 1pm – 2pm, ET. Alan Siege of Small Business Management Consulting will conduct this webinar.

(Vocus) July 26, 2009 -- The emergence of email, PowerPoint, LinkedIn and even Twitter increases not decreases the power of the written word. Writing for these communication vehicles reveals so much about writer and his or her business skills – educational background, pride in work and business expertise. Business people who can write clearly and concisely have a competitive edge over those who struggle.

Unfortunately many people never learned how to write to communicate in school and can't afford to hire a writer to write their correspondence. They are afraid to write a letter (or email or memo) for fear of saying it badly. For many people writing is just below public speaking in terms of the fear it generates, yet being able to communicate clearly and effectively is absolutely essential skill whether it is an email, memo or report.

Ventureneer.com is pleased to present a free webinar “Writing it Right – Why the Words and Format Matter in Business” on Wednesday, August 5, 1pm – 2pm, ET. Alan Siege of Small Business Management Consulting will conduct this webinar.

Not comfortable with writing, period? Guides will be provided. In this free webinar, business people will also learn the basics of getting their points across in ways that demands attention and gets action. Learn when to use which form of communication to best effect with an emphasis on ensuring that the messaging is on target, clear and the action wanted is taken. Examples will be provided and given as “take-aways” that provide added value.

This webinar is ideal for those concerned about the impression they make when they send written communications for their business.

Alan Siege, CEO/Owner, Small Business Management Consulting which focuses on small firms. SBMC helps companies increase profits by improving the way they tell their business story. He has been featured in NY Newsday, CrainsNewYork and Good Housekeeping. He is an instructor for the NYC Department of Small Business Services Entrepreneur Boot Camp, a Kaufman Foundation Certified Facilitator for its FastTrac programs offered by NYC, as well as being an adjunct Professor at the Center for Continuing Education and Workforce Development at the Borough of Manhattan Community College, and the School of Continuing and Professional Studies at New York University.

Alan will also be conducting:

•    “Knowing Your Numbers – How Budgeting Can Save Your Business (http://ventureneer.com/knowing-your-numbers-%E2%80%93-how-budgeting-can-save-your-business)”, Wednesday, August 19, 1pm – 2:30 pm, ET

Ventureneer (http://ventureneer.com/) provides a new approach to learning that blends traditional formal instruction with informal learning derived from peers using Web 2.0 technology to capture and share this knowledge. Ventureneer’s customized Web 2.0 learning environment: blogs, virtual classes, peer-to-peer learning, coaching, web events and articles, provide the necessary support to make faster, better organizational decisions.

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Contact Information Geri Stengel

Ventureneer

http://ventureneer.com/

212-362-3088

TopTenRealEstateDeals.com Introduces The Top 10 San Antonio Real Estate Deals

TopTenRealEstateDeals.com Introduces The Top 10 San Antonio Real Estate Deals

TopTenRealEstateDeals.com is a new independent website offering exciting and unique Top 10 lists of today's best deals on real estate for sale. Their current featured new market addition is San Antonio, Texas.

(Vocus) July 26, 2009 -- TopTenRealEstateDeals.com is a new independent website offering exciting and unique Top 10 lists of today's best deals on real estate for sale. Their current featured new market addition is San Antonio, Texas.

The San Antonio list features our picks for the ten best deals on San Antonio homes and condos for sale (http://www.toptenrealestatedeals.com/luxury_real_estate/condos/regional/san_antonio/). The Top Ten list covers both downtown and rural San Antonio. The list is managed by Kristin Moran, a licensed real estate agent with RE/MAX Access and is one half of the San Antonio based real estate team, The Moran Team.

"I am here to serve San Antonio & the surrounding cities. I have a focus on building relationships based on respect and true determination to find my clients not just a house but their new home. Needless to say, I know a "deal" when I sees one! I would like to help you find yours!" says TopTenRealEstateDeals.com San Antonio, Texas Concierge agent, Kristin Moran.

To view the San Antonio Top Ten Real Estate List visit:

http://www.toptenrealestatedeals.com/luxury_real_estate/condos/regional/san_antonio/

This list is a welcome addition to TopTenRealEstateDeals.com's already extensive list of regional markets. To view a full list of their regional real estate markets visit http://www.toptenrealestatedeals.com

The site also offers a weekly Real Estate Top 10 list of national deals in the United States.

In addition to the best home and condo bargains, the Top Ten research team looks for fun, eye catching deals. Recent Top Ten listings have included a spaceship house in Chattanooga, a cave home in Missouri, and a haunted house in Massachusetts.

Their independent Top Ten team focuses on uncovering the best luxury real estate deals from the web, newspapers, auction lists, and pre-construction ads while including only those deals that they feel are the very best bargains! The deals are not their listings, they do not broker sales, and they are not an agency. TopTenRealEstateDeals.com is a general media showcase of great deals on real estate for sale.

For further information, or to request an interview with a company representative, please contact their Internet Marketing Director, Jason Wakefield at press(at)toptenrealestatedeals (dot) com.

Contact:

Jason Wakefield

Internet Marketing Director

TopTenRealEstateDeals.com

574-204-2295

press(at)toptenrealestatedeals (dot) com

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Contact Information Jason Wakefield

TopTenRealEstateDeals.com

http://www.toptenrealestatedeals.com

574-204-2295

Coojooxi.com - Spring Board to Become a Football Star

Coojooxi.com - Spring Board to Become a Football Star

Coojooxi.com is the number one free of charge virtual transfer market and networking platform for footballers on the internet, and is now available in English, French, German, Turkish, Polish and Serbian. The idea behind opening the platform to international users was to enable players from all over the world to post their own videos; this is an inexpensive and effective way of presenting themselves and their skills to potential new clubs, coaches and players' agents.

(PRWEB) July 26, 2009 -- Coojooxi.com is free of charge

All footballers, from those who simply enjoy a kickabout to those who want to make football their career, can register free on the football platform coojooxi.com (http://www.coojooxi.com/fussball/transfermarkt/registrieren.html), where they can create their own video Sedcards, meet other players or find new clubs.

Get the "ultimate kick" - register today and join the new footballing generation. Be part of the new http://www.coojooxi.com world of football.

E. g. 450 players from Nigeria want to be brought to light at coojooxi.com

Lutz Wolf, Managing Director of the company and the platform's inventor, says: "This gives the lads from eastern Europe, Brazil, Africa and Asia a real chance of being discovered by trainers and managers from anywhere in the world. At the same time, clubs from Europe - but also from places like the USA, Latin America, Asia, Africa, the Middle East and Australia - can also use this professional scouting platform. Coojooxi.com is the ideal way to actively look for new players without spending a fortune. Clubs will be able to find new players in no time".

Coojooxi.com only made its official debut in Germany in September 2007, but soon became one of the leading points of contact for talented players and football scouts. To date, more than 4,700 professional players and 1,300 professional coaches and scouts have already registered on the site.

Up-and-coming players can display lists of their previous clubs and playing positions, as well as demonstrating their footballing skills in television format by posting their own videos. Lutz Wolf is certain that "That is what really convinces coaches and agents… because you can only show your real talent in a video", he adds.

German international Fredi Bobic supports coojooxi.com

Former Bundesliga player Axel Kruse (who appeared for VfB Stuttgart, Eintracht Frankfurt and Hertha BSC, for example), gives prospective users important tips on how to make and post their videos (http://www.coojooxi.com/fussball/transfermarkt/videosedcard.html).

Two other famous names who support coojooxi are professional coach Jürgen Röber and former German international Fredi Bobic (http://www.coojooxi.com/fussball/transfermarkt/roeber-und-bobic.html).

Coojooxi.com was not conceived as a transfer medium, but sees itself as a genuine network that offers players the opportunity to forge and maintain contacts among themselves, as well as with potential new clubs. In the world of football, only players who have lots of contacts are able to sign contracts with, and play for, professional clubs.

How does coojooxi work?

Before we tell you how you can succeed with coojooxi, perhaps we ought to explain what is behind the word coojooxi first (http://www.coojooxi.com/fussball/transfermarkt/wie_funktioniert_coojooxi.html).

"cujuxi" is Chinese for "the game with a ball". As we live in the Google Age now, the creators of the coojooxi platform thought it would be a good idea to modify the Chinese word slightly so as to avoid confusion - and so the name coojooxi was born.

coojooxi is an Internet platform where footballers can register free and present themselves in a virtual player exchange and contact area.

What are the benefits of coojooxi for me as a player?

I can present myself, look for a new club, contact third parties or just find new like-minded friends.

First of all, I have to register and create my profile. What is particularly important here is to describe my strengths and weaknesses in detail, so as to attract the attention of as many visitors to the platform as possible. I can also define and limit the leagues I would like to play in. The more complete and professional my profile is, the more interesting this will make me for clubs or coaches who view my pages to find out more about me.

A personal photo rounds off the profile perfectly. I can even upload short videos later to demonstrate my footballing skills. On http://www.coojooxi.com, a video like this is called a "Sedcard".

A Sedcard can help to persuade interested parties that I am just the player they need to invite for a trial. There are a few rules to remember when creating a "Sedcard"-video. It should start with a short portrait, followed by footage of your shooting technique, dribbling, heading and freestyle - which is a chance to show my tricks and special skills with the ball.

It is equally important to build up a network with the help of my contacts. It's best to start with my closest friends, who will be the first names I add to my contact list. Acquaintances and friends of my best mates should come next. After all, nearly everything in this game depends on how good your contacts are.

This is the way to get invitations to trials, make contact with people who - just like me - enjoy philosophising about football, or who can mention my name to contacts at other clubs. On the other hand, coaches working in the leagues that I aspire to could also notice me.

Get the "ultimate kick" - register today and join the new footballing generation. Be part of the new http://www.coojooxi.com world of football.

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Contact Information Lutz Wolf

coojooxi - Online Social Networks GmbH

http://www.coojooxi.com

+49(0)1726732323

TopTenRealEstateDeals.com Introduces The Top 10 Nashville Real Estate Deals

TopTenRealEstateDeals.com Introduces The Top 10 Nashville Real Estate Deals

TopTenRealEstateDeals.com is a new independent website offering exciting and unique Top 10 lists of today's best deals on real estate for sale. Their current featured new market addition is Nashville, Tennessee.

(Vocus) July 25, 2009 -- The Nashville list features our picks for the ten best deals on Nashville homes and condos for sale (http://www.toptenrealestatedeals.com/luxury_real_estate/condos/regional/nashville/). The Top Ten list covers both downtown and rural Nashville.

"Mix in a luxury condo, the Grande Ole Opry, a vibrant downtown, and a splash of southern hospitality and you have the fixings for a great city to call home. This is what the Nashville Top Ten list is all about. " says TopTenRealEstateDeals.com Internet Marketing Director, Jason Wakefield.

The Nashville Real Estate Top Ten list is provided by Joe Burton, a respected Nashville native.

Along with being the Nashville Top Ten Concierge Agent, Joe is a licensed Realtor and Affiliate Broker with Real Living Sterling Properties located in Williamson County, Tennessee. He is assisted by his granddaughter and full-time Marketing Coordinator, Shandy Burton.

To view the Nashville Top Ten Real Estate List visit:

http://www.toptenrealestatedeals.com/luxury_real_estate/condos/regional/nashville/

This list is a welcome addition to TopTenRealEstateDeals.com's already extensive list of regional markets. To view a full list of their regional real estate markets visit http://www.toptenrealestatedeals.com

The site also offers a weekly Real Estate Top 10 (http://www.toptenrealestatedeals.com/) list of national deals in the United States.

In addition to the best home and condo bargains, the Top Ten research team looks for fun, eye catching deals. Recent Top Ten listings have included a spaceship house in Chattanooga, a cave home in Missouri, and a haunted house in Massachusetts.

Their independent Top Ten team focuses on uncovering the best luxury real estate deals from the web, newspapers, auction lists, and pre-construction ads while including only those deals that they feel are the very best bargains! The deals are not their listings, they do not broker sales, and they are not an agency. TopTenRealEstateDeals.com is a general media showcase of great deals on real estate for sale.

For further information, or to request an interview with a company representative, please contact their Internet Marketing Director, Jason Wakefield at press(at)toptenrealestatedeals (dot) com.

Contact:

Jason Wakefield

Internet Marketing Director

TopTenRealEstateDeals.com

574-204-2295

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Contact Information Jason Wakefield

Top Ten Real Estate Deals.com

http://www.toptenrealestatedeals.com/luxury_real_estate/condos/regional/nashville/

574-204-2295

First Merchant Services Launches Website, Offers Free Cash Registers to Retail and Hospitality Merchants

First Merchant Services Launches Website, Offers Free Cash Registers to Retail and Hospitality Merchants

First Merchant Services launches new website to promote free cash register offer as "stimulus package" for retail and hospitality businesses. Announces strategic partnership with one of the largest and most reputable payment processors in the United States.

Raleigh, NC (PRWEB) July 25, 2009 -- First Merchant Services today announced the launch of its new website at http://www.FirstMerchantServices.com/.

The website highlights the company's strategic partnership with United Bank Card (UBC), one of the largest and most reputable payment processors in the United States, which enables First Merchant Services to offer free cash registers (http://firstmerchantservices.com/free_cash_register.html) with fully integrated credit card processing to retail and hospitality merchants.

"This is our stimulus package for small businesses," said a representative of First Merchant Services. "Retailers and hospitality merchants spent well over $1 billion last year on cash registers and credit card machines. Never again will they have such an expense when starting a business thanks to this special deal, made possible by the industry leaders at United Bank Card."

When businesses open merchant accounts through First Merchant Services, they will automatically receive the most popular electronic cash registers (ECR), with fully-integrated credit card processing, completely free of charge. Furthermore, if a cash register breaks or malfunctions, a replacement cash register will be provided at no cost, so long as the business maintains a merchant account with First Merchant Services. Best of all, through its partnership with UBC, First Merchant Services is also able to offer some of the lowest transaction processing rates available.

First Merchant Services also offers a full suite of merchant services including an online merchant portal to manage your merchant account, check guarantee, gift and loyalty cards and more.

Merchants may contact 888-334-5210 to order their free electronic cash register and to request a competitive quote on merchant account rates.

About First Merchant Services:

First Merchant Services (http://firstmerchantservices.com/), a strategic sales partner of United Bank Card, offers free electronic cash registers (ECR) with fully integrated credit card processing to retail and hospitality merchants. Establishing a merchant account is easy with First Merchant Services. For more information, visit http://www.FirstMerchantServices.com/.

Press Contact:

E. Wagoner

First Merchant Services

PO Box 13017

Raleigh, NC 27605

http://www.FirstMerchantServices.com/

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Contact Information First Merchant Services

http://www.FirstMerchantServices.com/

TopTenRealEstateDeals.com Introduces The Top 10 Atlanta Real Estate Deals

TopTenRealEstateDeals.com Introduces The Top 10 Atlanta Real Estate Deals

TopTenRealEstateDeals.com is a new independent website offering exciting and unique Top 10 lists of today's best deals on real estate for sale. Their current featured new market addition is Atlanta, Georgia.

(Vocus) July 24, 2009 -- TopTenRealEstateDeals.com is a new independent website offering exciting and unique Top 10 lists of today's best deals on real estate for sale. Their current featured new market addition is Atlanta, Georgia.

The Atlanta list features our picks for the ten best deals on Atlanta homes and condos for sale (http://www.toptenrealestatedeals.com/luxury_real_estate/condos/regional/atlanta/). The Top Ten list covers both downtown and rural Atlanta.

"There are some truly great deals in Atlanta, especially on rural homes just outside of the hustle and bustle of the city. $500k can buy a luxurious home and several acres of land. I have seen very large lake homes listed in that price range. That would be unheard of in a lot of markets. Tina Fountain, our Atlanta Concierge Agent, has a special knack for unearthing such deals." says TopTenRealEstateDeals.com Internet Marketing Director, Jason Wakefield.

Along with being the Atlanta Top Ten Concierge Agent, Tina is the Broker Owner of Tina Fountain Realtors. With four metro Atlanta locations, Tina and her staff of agents are experienced working with both buyers and sellers in all areas in and around Atlanta.

To view the Atlanta Top Ten Real Estate List visit:

http://www.toptenrealestatedeals.com/luxury_real_estate/condos/regional/atlanta/

This list is a welcome addition to TopTenRealEstateDeals.com's already extensive list of regional markets. To view a full list of their regional real estate markets visit http://www.toptenrealestatedeals.com

The site also offers a weekly Real Estate Top 10 list of national deals in the United States.

In addition to the best home and condo bargains (http://www.toptenrealestatedeals.com/), the Top Ten research team looks for fun, eye catching deals. Recent Top Ten listings have included a spaceship house in Chattanooga, a cave home in Missouri, and a haunted house in Massachusetts.

Their independent Top Ten team focuses on uncovering the best luxury real estate deals from the web, newspapers, auction lists, and pre-construction ads while including only those deals that they feel are the very best bargains! The deals are not their listings, they do not broker sales, and they are not an agency. TopTenRealEstateDeals.com is a general media showcase of great deals on real estate for sale.

For further information, or to request an interview with a company representative, please contact their Internet Marketing Director, Jason Wakefield at press(at)toptenrealestatedeals(dot)com.

Contact:

Jason Wakefield

Internet Marketing Director

TopTenRealEstateDeals.com

574-204-2295

press(at)toptenrealestatedeals(dot)com

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Contact Information Jason Wakefield

http://www.toptenrealestatedeals.com/luxury_real_estate/condos/regional/atlanta/

574-204-2295

Dave Nelson: Providing New Opportunity to Job Market Meltdown Victims

Dave Nelson: Providing New Opportunity to Job Market Meltdown Victims

A Minnesota Entrepreneur is Saving Careers With His Dynamic Business Concept

(PRWEB) July 24, 2009 -- The state of Minnesota is famous for unlimited opportunities for fisherman with over 10,000 lakes offering hopes for landing that dream catch and in 2009 that "Spirit of Hope" is being played out in the Home Based Marketplace via the creative marketing concept of a Minnesota Entrepreneur. "These are challenging times and these times need answers to provide immediate hope to those in need of a new career start and that is what I provide," said Dave Nelson.

Dave Nelson is a resident of East Bethel, Minnesota with a diversified business background that is helping him to build a successful home based business operation. "Like so many Americans I worked in what folks used to refer to as the 'Real World' with positions that involved supervision of over 30 employees to a Senior Inventory Analyst for a major corporation that had daily responsibilities of interfacing with over 40 Major Suppliers that included intensive deadlines for category product deadlines. I was under intense review on what seemed a daily basis and eventually I realized that I could utilize my skills in a more satisfying venue and that internal drive helped me find the Personal Development and now I have a business model (http://wealthisours.com/) that offers an immediate career solution to those victims of the job market meltdown built around the following 3 Tier Core Business Products:

* 90 DAY HOME STUDY COURSE .... "You build a home upon solid fundamentals and that concept is identical as I offer associates and clients a DVD, 3 CD's, a workbook and a journal which will recreate their thought pattern on how to become financially successful long-term from home over a 90 day period ..."

* A THREE DAY OFFSHORE CONFERENCE FOR TWO .... "A gathering in wonderful locations with like minded entrepreneurs and great speakers like Patrick Combs, Andy Andrews and Michael Losier makes this one of those moments that help to redefine an individual's life ....."

* A FIVE DAY OFFSHORE CONFERENCE FOR TWO .... "With World Wide Inspirational speakers like Bob Proctor in exotic locations such as Rome and Australia you have a combination that instantly spells success. This week long gathering allows associates to interface with the best this industry offering ideas and concepts guaranteed to create long term financial and personal success on a regular basis ... this truly is the Super Bowl gathering of home based industry events!"

Dave Nelson is anxious to talk to all individuals ready to recreate success in their careers on a professional and financial level. "I am involved in an industry that is exploding and in the year 2005 sales of self-improvement books totaled nearly $700 million dollars," said Nelson, "and with life changing products I offer in both Spanish and English with a compensation program that offers direct commission payouts of up to $8000 per transaction it is easy to see why the feedback I get from potential associates on a daily basis is very high. And I have in place a great contribution back to the community with a monetary program via the MAKE A WISH FOUNDATION that is helping to better the lives of folks in desperate situation with a simple and effective marketing message: THESE ARE TOUGH TIMES ... I NEED TOUGH LEADERS and if that describes you than give my office a call as I have the products and business model destined to create champions all over the world!"

Mr. Nelson can be reached for question in his Minnesota office @ 763-434-1038 or toll free @ 800-757-7892

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Contact Information David Nelson

Nelson Marketing, inc.

http://wealthisours.com/

763-434-1038

The Most Unique Advertising Company Ever Created, Newly Launched 52 Marathons Hits the Ground Running

The Most Unique Advertising Company Ever Created, Newly Launched 52 Marathons Hits the Ground Running

From corporate America to local main street shops, businesses around the country now have the unique opportunity to reach an entirely new audience thanks to recently launched advertising company 52 Marathons.

(PRWEB) July 23, 2009 -- Businesses seeking to localize their marketing campaigns (http://www.52marathons.com/index.html) within different United States cities can now turn to new advertising company 52 Marathons (http://www.52marathons.com/index.html) for the answer. Beginning October 2009, 52 Marathons will take the subsequent 12 months to travel through the country participating in 52 major marathons with the sole aim of providing on-the-ground advertising.

Created as a unique and innovative method through which businesses can build their brands, 52 Marathons is coalescing the power of online marketing (http://www.52marathons.com/index.html) with the strength of traditional advertising. The 52 Marathons marketing team specializes in promoting business through advertising, press releases, viral videos, pictures, social networks, and more, drawing in new customers regardless of a company's budget or size.

Not only will the 52 Marathons team be present at every 52 marathon races, founder Anthony Harvath will be running in each of the 26.2-mile events for good measure. An astonishing feat in and of itself, Harvath's 12-month adventure is meant to garner as much traditional media (http://www.52marathons.com/index.html) and social networking buzz as possible in order to make contributing advertisers' investments a success.

Companies choose from one of three advertising options, allowing them reach millions of consumers across the nation. Advertising packages include a hyperlink from the 52 Marathons (http://www.52marathons.com/index.html) website along with a position on the official 52 Marathons running shirt. Additionally, the 52 Marathons marketing team will attend each and every marathon in order to distribute marketing materials (shirts, buttons, etc…) and generate further exposure for contributing companies.

Web-based marketing:

Each of the 52 Marathons advertising packages includes various social media and Internet marketing strategies, including video clips, pictures, and official race times posted on the 52 Marathons website, Facebook, Twitter, Flickr, YouTube, and Myspace.

Traditional marketing:

In addition to Internet-based publicity, 52 Marathons also employs a traditional marketing approach that makes use of press releases prior to each race, website promotion via free even handouts, the official 52 Marathons running shirt, and more.

Starting out at only $10 a race, advertising packages have been specifically designed to accommodate a variety of companies, from local mom and pop shops to big business. A unique and productive advertising opportunity, purchasing a 52 Marathons package is an innovative investment that reaches new customers on a local and national level.

As an added bonus, 52 Marathons is offering advertising package refunds for five randomly selected companies who purchase within the first month of the company's launch. Designed to encourage companies to sign up early, the 52 Marathons refund special includes any of the three advertising packages.

About 52 Marathons:

52 Marathons was created to promote companies that wish to increase visibility locally and nationwide. Anthony Harvath, as crazy as it sounds, will be running 52 Marathons in one year. The trek across the nation will begin on October 11th of 2009 for the 32nd annual Chicago Marathon and come full circle the following year for the 33rd.

The concept began with a group of students who wanted to further their education. However, they were deterred by the staggering $500K in student loan debt that they had already accumulated. In this realization, 52 created a unique and innovative method for businesses to advertise while raising awareness about the current cost of higher education.

The members of 52 Marathons include: Anthony Harvath, Sarah Johns, Josh O'Kain, and Krista White. Each of the members play a crucial role in the 52 marathons marketing team. The end result is to garner as much traditional media and social networking buzz to make your investment a success.

Media contacts

Josh O'Kain Sales / Marketing / PR

Phone: 615.500.0788

Anthony Harvath Founder / Runner

Phone: 336.847.4057

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Contact Information Anthony Harvath

52 Marathons

http://www.52marathons.com/index.html

336.847.4057

OgieKanogie.com Opens It's First Retail Store in Malibu, CA

OgieKanogie.com Opens It's First Retail Store in Malibu, CA

OgieKanogie.com expands its online presence with a new women's clothing store located at 22333 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu, CA. OgieKanogie is a unique line of machine washable women's outerwear, including winter coats, sweater coats, hoodie dresses and tops. Ogies are reasonably priced, super chic and made in the USA of eco-friendly materials.

Malibu, CA (PRWEB) July 22, 2009 -- In the heart Malibu, California, Ogie Kanogie is open for business. The shop showcases Ogie's unique line of machine washable womens clothing, including full length sweater coats, winter coats, jackets, dresses and tops. Ogies are stylish, comfortable, and versatile enough to wear at the beach, a ballgame, or a dressy evening out. Co-owners/designers Jamie Hormel and Massiel Bueno believe that everyday clothing can look great, be comfortable and well priced, and simply washed at home. Imagine, machine washable winter coats, elegant full length sweaters that you can drop in the washing machine, and tops, faux shearling coats -- all machine washable.

"We've got the customer in mind," says Ogie Designer Massiel Bueno. "Our lives are very busy and we love the idea of being able to just grab a jacket, a full length coat or sweater from our closets and know we'll look fantastic. That's what Ogies are all about. They're easy to clean women's wear, comfy, reasonably priced and they really look beautiful on.

"Throw one of our long coats or long sweater with a hood over a pair of jeans or a summer dress and you immediately add a touch of casual elegance to your look."

With the opening of the women's clothing retail store in Malibu, CA, customers can now stop in and experience Ogies first hand. They can touch and try on Ogie dresses, tops, sweaters and coats.

"We choose the most fun and beautiful fabrics that really appeal to us," says Bueno. "We love textures and colors and we know what's going to look great and fall just right to flatter women. Our long coats and sweater coats with hoods can make any outfit spectacular."

The fabrics include animal print dresses, solid colors like brown dresses, pick hoodie tops and a playful paw print patterned dress. Stunning coat include chocolate brown faux shearling, black faux shearling, knit coats in oatmeal, striped knit coats, black, forest green and other solids colors. Look for some dramatic faux fur coats in pink, mocha and beige that are sure to call attention.

Besides the new store in Malibu, OgieKanogie.com (http://www.OgieKanogie.com) offers a great shopping experience online. The online women's clothing shop offers free shipping both ways, superior customer service, and a web site that's easy to use.

"We shop online a lot ourselves," says Bueno. "We know how important it is to be able to speak to someone if you have questions, so we're easy to contact. We offer free shipping and free return shipping because that's what we like as customers. We want customers to be happy with their Ogie coat, sweater, dress or hoodie top. With free shipping both ways, customers can shop OgieKanogie.com with confidence."

Ogie Kanogie Dresses & Tops (http://www.ogiekanogie.com/dresses.html) start at just $45 and include hoodie tops, hoodie dresses, mini dresses, strapless dresses and long sleeve hoodie dresses. The Coat Collection (http://www.ogiekanogie.com/okcollection.html) includes full length sweaters, coats and jackets and starts at $150. All Ogies are machine washable and made in the USA of eco-friendly materials.

For more information, please see our previous release, Two Women Launch a Business in a Tough Economy (http://www.prweb.com/releases/hot/clothes/prweb2344334.htm)

Ogie Kanogie in Malibu

22333 Pacific Coast Highway

Malibu, CA 90265 (next to Canyon Beachwear)

Summer Store Hours: Noon to 6 everyday

Phone: 310.456.1880

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Contact Information Jamie Hormel

Ogie Kanogie

http://www.ogiekanogie.com

602.619.7529

EnContext Advertising Reveals Interactive Multimedia Advertising

EnContext Advertising Reveals Interactive Multimedia Advertising

EnContext AdvertisingTM is Set to Revolutionize Broadcast, Internet and Multimedia Television Marketing. EnContext Advertising brings a radically new approach to media advertising that takes us into the new world of "Ads 2.0." Imagine watching your favorite drama or documentary---even a live event---without ever again being interrupted by commercials! Instead, whenever a viewer feels like it, this person can simply point their mouse or pointer and click on any item on the screen, and instantly be transported to the interactive web pages that presents information about that item and allow people to make a purchase if they choose to do that! Advertisers see EnContext as the answer to their prayers because it accomplishes two important things: - It allows viewers to immediately connect with a potential purchase or action while they are most engaged and most inclined to take a decision. - It offers new revenue streams to producers and marketers by opening up a vast new world of product placement opportunities. EnContext technology is being introduced while patent pending, to allow entertainment and communications industry leaders to look it over and judge for themselves how it will revolutionize the marketer/consumer relationship. Soon, anyone who advertises their products in the old-fashioned ways of "Ads 1.0" will feel the scorn of savvy consumers who only want the latest and best for themselves and their families.

Palm Beach, FL (PRWEB) July 22, 2009 -- An entirely new form of advertising is being brought to television, computer and even cellular phone screens. EnContext Advertising has created what it terms "Ads 2.0." With this new advertising medium, consumers are treated to "commercial free" viewing of their favorite television drama, documentary or live event.

Instead of commercial breaks interrupting the action, product placements are made (just as they currently are) and the consumer has the ability to use a mouse or pointer to point at & click on an item on the screen and bookmark the item, or be automatically linked to various interactive web pages that will provide detailed information about the item and allow the consumer to purchase the item without missing a beat. After they've checked out the item that interests them from their "regularly scheduled program," they are returned to the exact point in the show, movie or event that they left off at. With the bookmarking feature of the program, the consumer also has the option to just highlight items that they see during their regular viewing, and visit the sites at a later time.

"Advertisers have begun to view EnContext as a way to allow viewers to make an immediate connection to a product while they have an emotional and visual tie to the product by choice rather than by the usual bombardment of messages that follow each other during a normal commercial break" says one of the company's founders. "When a consumer comes to the advertiser following the experiential connection that a product placement creates; they are more interested and apt to make a purchase on the spot."

EnContext is currently allowing entertainment, marketing and communications execs to preview this ground breaking patent pending technology, and expects a full scale roll-out in the near future.

EnContext merges both video and internet technology. The objects in the video frame (a scene) are identified in time and space and tracked. Any click from the viewer on an object "tagged" by EnContext is recognized by the EnContext encoding technology. Business rules are kept "on file" for that object, and a selection of actions from a set of alternatives results in the viewer experiencing a superposed label or caption on the video scene, or a redirect to an advertiser's web page, or to a page containing the "best" retailers' icons, or to an informational wiki.

For further information contact Jean Maurice Touboul at +1 561-306-8300 or by visiting our website www.encontextadvertising.com

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Contact Information JEAN TOUBOUL

EnContext Media

http://www.encontextadvertising.com

561-306-8300

Launch of Naturally for Her™ Revolutionizes Natural Fertility Management for Women

Launch of Naturally for Her™ Revolutionizes Natural Fertility Management for Women

Naturally for Her™, the first U.S. company dedicated to offering women across the globe safe, natural, healthy fertility management options and the premier U.S. distributor of the FDA approved Lady-Comp, launched in early July and offers women access to a complete line of 100% natural, organic and hormone-free fertility management and personal health products.

Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) July 22, 2009 -- Naturally for Her™, a unique resource with a vision trained on bridging the gap between a woman's fertility management options and her right to a safe, natural, healthy lifestyle, has unveiled Naturally for Her™ providing convenient online access to the revolutionary "intelligent" Lady-Comp fertility monitor, as well as an array of hormone-free, natural, and organic sexual health and natural feminine hygiene products.

The mission of this innovative company is to educate and equip women to make healthy choices that put them in harmony with themselves and nature so they can protect their bodies and themselves. The company's launch marks a major breakthrough in the advancement and availability of safe and effective fertility management tools in the U.S. As the premier U.S. distributor of the FDA approved Lady-Comp fertility monitoring technology, Naturally for Her™ is empowering the ever-growing population of health-conscious women to take control of their bodies through Natural Fertility Awareness and premium products that are safe, simple to use, and highly reliable.

Developed and manufactured in Germany, the Lady-Comp has enjoyed tremendous confidence among women and their physicians as Europe's most trusted and recommended fertility monitor. A computer programmed with data from 700,000 cycles, the Lady-Comp sensor captures Basal Body Temperature and then analyzes, learns, and predicts the user's cycle with a 99.3% accuracy rate. With consistent compliance, the device indicates infertile days and provides insight into the fertile window of opportunity before, during, and after ovulation, and retains user data for each day of the previous nine months. No other fertility monitor has the capability to so easily and precisely support natural family planning and the Natural Fertility Awareness method. In addition, Lady-Comp and Contraceptives are covered by most Flexible Spending and Health Savings Account plans when purchased through Naturally for Her™, and there is also an Affiliate Program that provides discounts to patient referrals.

"We are committed to shifting the paradigm for how women currently approach and manage fertility and sexual health," says Erin Mellinger, Director of PR at Naturally for Her™. "We carefully choose our portfolio of products based upon two primary requirements: they are good for women and good for the environment. We put women's health first and foremost, and our goal is for women everywhere to live free from the serious health risks and complications posed by many of the hormone-based contraceptives and personal health products which are widely in use today."

For more information on Naturally for Her™ and to view the company's complete line of 100% natural, hormone-free fertility management and contraceptive products, visit www.NaturallyForHer.com. Contact: Erin Mellinger Toll Free: 1.866.590.9626 / Tel: 001.310.773.9526 / Fax: 001.310.733.5636

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Contact Information Erin Mellinger

Naturally for Her

http://www.naturallyforher.com

1.866.590.9626

TopTenRealEstateDeals.com Introduces the Houston Real Estate Top 10

TopTenRealEstateDeals.com Introduces the Houston Real Estate Top 10

TopTenRealEstateDeals.com is a new independent website offering exciting and unique Top 10 lists of today's best deals on real estate for sale. Their current featured market addition is Houston, Texas.

(Vocus) July 21, 2009 -- The Houston list features the 10 best deals on a mix of homes and condos in the Houston area.

To view Houston, Texas Real Estate for sale (http://www.toptenrealestatedeals.com/luxury_real_estate/condos/regional/houston/) in the Houston Top Ten Real Estate List visit: http://www.toptenrealestatedeals.com/luxury_real_estate/condos/regional/houston/

This list is a welcome addition to their already extensive list of regional markets. To view a full list of their regional real estate markets visit http://www.toptenrealestatedeals.com

The site also offers a weekly Real Estate Top 10 list of national deals in the United States.

In addition to the best home and condo bargains, the Top Ten research team looks for fun, eye catching deals. Recent Top Ten listings have included a spaceship house in Chattanooga, a cave home in Missouri, and a haunted house in Massachusetts.

Their independent Top Ten team focuses on uncovering the best luxury real estate deals from the web, newspapers, auction lists, and pre-construction ads while including only those deals that they feel are the very best bargains! The deals are not their listings, they do not broker sales, and they are not an agency. TopTenRealEstateDeals.com is a general media showcase of great deals on real estate for sale (http://www.toptenrealestatedeals.com/).

For further information, or to request an interview with a company representative, please contact their Internet Marketing Director, Jason Wakefield at press(at)toptenrealestatedeals(dot)com.

Contact:

Jason Wakefield

Internet Marketing Director

TopTenRealEstateDeals.com

574-204-2295

press(at)toptenrealestatedeals(dot)com

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Contact Information Jason Wakefield

Top Ten Real Estate Deals.com

http://www.toptenrealestatedeals.com/luxury_real_estate/condos/regional/houston/

574-204-2295