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Engineering Firm Post-Produces A Digital Short Film That Will Be Screened At 2006 Cannes Film Festival

Durrenberger Engineering, Inc. used its proprietary Digital Video To Film transfer process to create the 35mm print of the short film entitled "Atenea Y Afrodita" that will be shown at "Tous Les Cinemas du Monde" program of the world-famous festival, on May 24 at 1pm.

The 2006 "Tous Les Cinema du Monde" program features the work of over 80 international producers. This is the first year that an entry from Venezuela was selected to be shown.

The short film "Atenea Y Afrodita", that was produced by Harold Lopez Garroz in Venezuela, was filmed using digital video camera technology and editted using non-linear computer editing technology. The producer and team mastered a digital video (DV) tape, then sent the master to Durrenberger Engineering, Inc. who performed the transfer of the DV tape from the video domain to a 35mm motion picture print. This print, known as the Release Print, is capable of being projected in virtually any motion picture theater worldwide.... (Continue reading)

Tunespotting - the "name that tune" Melody Search Engine Launched

Tunespotting.com, a new website launched by Red Balloon Technology Ltd, offers a new way to search and browse musical themes.

The website has a database of many thousands of browseable tunes covering all genres of music, and has three unique ways of searching:

using the computer keyboard like a piano, users can simply tap out a melody and receive a list of matches

for added accuracy, musicians can drag real notes onto a stave using the Tunespotting notator interface. The search allows for note-entry in any key and is highly error-tollerant.

the Tunespotting forum allows users include musical notation within their post, and can therefore be used to post a melody and receive suggested answers from other visitors

The site also has a facility to allow users to add their own tunes to the database. The goal of the site is to build a comprehensive database of melodies and make them easily searchable and browseable in a variety of ways.... (Continue reading)

$1,000,000 Tournament Grand Prize Largest in Video Game History to be Promoted Through GameStop

Planetwide Games (http://wwww.ryl.net ) announced today that leading video game retailer, GameStop, is now taking reservations for "RYL: Path of the Emperor," according to Planetwide Games President, Kevin Donovan. "RYL" is one of the world's most popular Massively Multiplayer Online Role Playing Games.

GameStop has available "RYL: Path of the Emperor" reservation boxes featuring a trial version of this brand-new Massive Multiplayer Online Role-Paying Game (MMORPG). The reservation customer's who purchase the game at retail or online at http://www.gamestop.com/product.asp?product%5Fid=646169

are eligible to enter the $1,000,000 tournament that starts on July 1, 2005 as well as delivers them an exclusive virtual item to be inserted into the players account once the full version is received.... (Continue reading)

Author Marketing Experts Announces New Client, Richard Hains

Author Marketing Experts, Inc., an innovative, full service book marketing and promotion firm, announces its new client, Richard Hains, a successful hedge fund manager, gold mine proprietor, and a man known around the UK to be one of the hottest bachelors in London. He is also author of Chameleon, a Wall Street thriller written by an insider who's spent a good piece of his life managing an intensely confidential hedge fund.

But the centerpiece to Hains' book campaign is the Win a Weekend with the Author in London's Fast Lane. The contest includes an all-expense-paid roundtrip ticket to London from anywhere in the US, first-class accommodations, a personal driver to take the lucky recipient to any of London's hottest tourist sites or shopping spots during the day, and evenings spent with one of London's fast-moving bachelor authors at some of the finest restaurants and hottest clubs in London -- and perhaps a celebrity sighting or two.... (Continue reading)

Millennium Trailers Expands Premium Horse Trailer Offering

Millennium Trailers (www.milltrailers.com), the trailer industry's value leader, announced today that it is now an authorized Outlaw Conversions dealer and service center. Millennium Trailers will now offer Outlaw Conversions interiors in Hart Horse Trailers and Duster Camper II interiors in Bloomer Horse Trailers. These combinations are the leading premium horse trailer brands. Millennium offers horse trailers for all budgets and has several offerings in the high-end custom horse trailer segment.... (Continue reading)

Stratocash Extends Alternate Payment Processing Services

Strategic Payments, Inc. (Stratocash) and Internet Payment Solutions, Inc. (PayByCash) of Charlottesville, VA., announced today the launch of Stratocash.com (http://www.stratocash.com). Stratocash will leverage the proven PayByCash payment processing platform to enable Web merchants to extend an unmatched number of non-credit card payment options to their customers.

According to Kevin Higgins, Chief Executive Officer of Strategic Payments, Inc., Stratocash is the easiest and most cost effective way for merchants to become more accessible to consumers who cant or wont use a credit card online, consumers seeking more privacy than credit card transactions provide, and consumers in countries where credit card usage is not ubiquitous.

The combination of our simple adoption, no merchant transaction fees, and protection from customer reversals makes Stratocash the 'free incremental revenue' company."... (Continue reading)

Factiva Now Available Through Yahoo! Search Subscriptions

- Factiva®, a Dow Jones and Reuters Company, today announced that select Factiva content is now accessible through Yahoo! Search Subscriptions (http://search.yahoo.com/subscriptions), a beta program launched last month that enables users to search multiple online subscription content sources and the web simultaneously.

The addition of Factiva headlines to Yahoo! Search Subscriptions provides a wider audience of web searchers with access to the best of the business deep web," said Greg Gerdy, vice president and director of channel marketing and strategy, Factiva. Factiva is committed to integrating our news and business information into our users' workflow, and the web is an important part of that."... (Continue reading)

Workshop Spills Game-Changing Secrets for Business Leaders to Follow through on Their Goals

Not enough time. Not enough energy. Too little support. The list of excuses cited by business leaders for leaving items untouched on their to-do lists goes on.

In the Dare to Engage Infusion Program, Anese Cavanaugh challenges busy business leaders to ditch limiting excuses and fully engage in reaching their goals - even those that have been stalled for years.

"Part of the success of this program is getting people out of their regular pattern of reacting to what happens to them instead of actively choosing what to spend their time on. Often just one day out of their routine helps them create major life and business changing shifts in their mindset, planning, and perspective," says Cavanaugh.... (Continue reading)

The Internet’s First How-To Video Blog About Search Marketing

The web show’s host and creator, Sage Lewis, wanted to help marketing executives easily stay up on the past-paced, ever-changing web marketing industry.

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“Reading is well and good. But video is better. Busy executives barely have time to answer their phone, let alone read email newsletters or daily Blogs. But scanning a video list to watch a 5 minute tutorial on something that interests them? I feel that’s more likely, more useful, and therefore more valuable.”

The show, which launched at the start of 2007, has already picked up an impressive following of unique visitors. New videos are released Monday through Friday at noon EST.... (Continue reading)

On This Day in History: 2005 Software Launched in Color

The latest 2005 version of the popular software package "On this day in history" has recently been released and is now available from http://www.historyscrolls.co.uk .

Our Day You Were Born Software was Developed for the UK, USA and Australian markets and covers every day from the year 1900 to the present day with many interesting facts personalized for each special date.

It now offers a choice of three databases with detail of historical events and birthdays since 1900. Users can produce personalised scrolls in color with facts from the United Kingdom, USA and Australia.... (Continue reading)

Worthington Direct to Premiere the Metaphor Series by Virco in 2008

Worthington Direct (http://worthingtondirect.com), a supplier of school, church and early childhood furniture and equipment for over 10 years is readying their new catalog for 2008. Virco (http://worthingtondirect.com/brands/virco.htm ) has long been a staple manufacturer, their products can be found in all previous catalogs, and this year is no different. The new Metaphor series chairs are exciting because they blend the classic 9000 series stack chairs with the new designs and heftier materials being offered in the school furniture industry.... (Continue reading)

DocuLex Provides 'Instant Document Access' with Archive Studio 4's WebSearch Update

DocuLex (www.doculex.com), creators of electronic document management software, announces Archive Studio 4's WebSearch update. WebSearch is an easy to use, Web-enabled document management program developed for use throughout a business's operations to enable secure, 'Instant Document Access' from any location with convenience of use that is similar, yet easier, than an Internet search engine. Searches may be performed using document specific meta data descriptions, full text content, as well as date ranges, search history, search lists and saved searches. "Driven by a convenient dashboard display featuring the program's functions menu, WebSearch is now a workflow enabler, providing users the ability to share and amend native format documents, while organizing and tracking each amended version," comments Tim Nissen, Marketing Director of DocuLex. "The program's WorkSpace enables users to group sets of documents together to be shared with colleagues, and a discussion feature has been added for users to comment on document's content."... (Continue reading)

Online Mac Casino

Bodog and Casino on Net will battle head to head for the online Mac casino players. Casino on Net (www.maconlinecasino.com) has been offering their Flash for longer than Bodog (www.B0D0G.com) but Bodog has a huge lead in the sports betting players.

Casino on Net will continue their efforts of building brand recognition among online Mac casino users by increasing the compatibility of the software and demands of Mac users. The bonus offerings are steady and rarely change but are said to be best on the internet with a $200 – 100% sign up bonus as soon as players deposit. (www.Maconlinecasino.com)... (Continue reading)

First-Ever List of the 5,000 Fastest-Growing Business Reports Total Revenue of $194.5 Billion

Inc. today ranked Acquity Group on its first-ever Inc. 5,000 list of the fastest-growing private companies in the country. The Inc. 5,000, an extension of Inc. magazine's annual Inc. 500 list, catches many businesses that are too big to grow at the pace required to make the Inc. 500, as well as a host of smaller firms. Taken as a whole, these companies represent the backbone of the U.S. economy.

"The Inc. 5,000 provides the most comprehensive look ever at the most important part of the economy - the entrepreneurial part," said Inc. 5,000 Project Manager Jim Melloan. "The expansion of the list has allowed us to tell the stories of larger companies, older companies, and a wealth of companies in industries like Manufacturing and Construction that are underreported in the business media.... (Continue reading)

UC Berkeley Launches New Multidisciplinary Academic Program in Technology and Leadership

The College of Engineering, University of California, Berkeley, today announced the launch of Technology and Leadership Studies (TLS), a new program that seeks to develop leaders who will create and drive the solutions to today’s most pressing problems. The program will provide undergraduate, graduate, and executive education courses in technology management, innovation, and entrepreneurship; support a federation of cross-campus centers and programs; recognize individual achievements in leadership; and build strategic global partnerships.

“This new academic program will focus on providing skills that enable our students to be leaders in the global economy. We intend to create an environment that allows students to be both technically deep as well as broadly capable of accelerating entrepreneurship, providing management, and supporting public policy,” said Shankar Sastry, dean of the College of Engineering.... (Continue reading)

Lawsuit in Arapahoe County Colorado Could Have Been Prevented With Soundproofing Products from American Micro Inc.

A verdict handed down in Arapahoe County District Court in Colorado this past week is sending shockwaves to builders and developers involved in high-density housing. In the case of Kevin Williams v. BCORP, et al, a jury awarded a total of $550,000 to condominium owners who sued over the lack of soundproofing between units. Within hours of the article, appearing in the Rocky Mountain News Thin walls, noisy condos bring $550,000 verdict," Wednesday, June 29, 2005, American Micro Industries received phone calls from builders looking for solutions to prevent similar complaints about noise.... (Continue reading)

Memo to Santa: You Better Watch Out!

For anyone portraying Santa Claus - especially in a "professional capacity" - you better watch out! Defending Santa.com, a web site dedicated to restoring honor, dignity and respect to the person of Santa Claus, has recently highlighted the poor judgment of a group of professional Santas who visited a brothel museum while appearing "in uniform" as Santa Claus. Outraged parents, hiring managers and other professional Santas have since flooded the site with concerns.

"Santa Claus is a legendary gift-bringer with a sterling reputation for anonymously doing good. Children and adults the world over adore Santa Claus," explains Jeff Westover, President of Merry Network LLC, publisher of Defending Santa.com. "As parents, we too are very concerned that any man dressed as Santa Claus would visit an institution associated with the image of prostitution. To pose with employees dressed in period costumes and to broadcast that image through the media is disappointing and irresponsible."... (Continue reading)

Paul Davis Restoration Provides Tips for National Preparedness Month in September

September is “National Preparedness Month” and that means it’s time to plan for emergency preparedness measures for the home and business. According to the sponsor, the National Safety Council, it's best to think first about the basics of survival: fresh water, food, clean air and warmth. In support of this event, Paul Davis Restoration, a leading national provider of structural clean up and restoration services for losses due to water, fire, storm and other disasters, offers the following tips on how to prepare for possible emergency and disaster occurrences.... (Continue reading)

Don W. Smith and Pamela Blackburn, Certified Personal Trainers, Bring Fitness Program to the Dallas Metroplex.

A lack of fitness is plaguing the nation and Dallas has been ranked the sixth fattest city in America. Don W. Smith and Pamela Blackburn, Certified Personal Trainers, will bring a fun and comprehensive fitness program to the Dallas Metroplex beginning this August with hopes of helping the area to reverse this devastating trend. A 50% early registration price reduction should help more people to get involved.

The Center for Disease Control reports that there are approximately 300,000 preventable deaths per year as a result of obesity related issues.A staggering $117 billion per year is spent by the U.S.economy as a result of Americas sedentary lifestyle. Mr. Smith and Ms. Blackburn are offering a new and exciting program that will get participants off the couch for twelve weeks while monitoring and improving their overall fitness levels. The program is based on BodyAge technology (Polar, USA) that figures a persons biological age, based on their overall fitness level, versus their chronological age.... (Continue reading)

Blogger's Review of Online Grocery Shopping Rewarded by BlogKits Review

'Jenn', a blogger from South Carolina wins the first weekly $100 award from BlogKits Review for her review of Peapod.com's online grocery shopping and delivery service.

The review on Jenn's blog, thefreegoodz, points out that the fuel saved by avoiding a car trip to a grocery store combined with the obvious convenience factors of online grocery shopping, more than makes up for the cost of delivery. In the case of Peapod this can be as low as about $6.

Recently launched, BlogKits Review helps bloggers to earn revenue from their blogging efforts by paying for the traffic generated by their reviews. BlogKits encourages bloggers to write honest reviews based on their actual experience. It counts on the originality of each blogger's writing and their resonance with their audience to take the marketing of products and services beyond what is possible with cardboard cut-outs, drive-by billboards and point-of-sale flim-flam.... (Continue reading)