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Kertasy Gets Fresh 2 Def with Video Debut

While many of today's up and coming artists get buried in the shuffle of promoting their records, New Jersey-born Kertasy is bringing a fresh face and new style to the forefront of today's music. Kertasy has teamed with Debonair Records to create his full-length debut album, which is due out later this year. He recently released the catchy single "Fresh 2 Def," and now has a video to bring the song to life.

Hailing from Elizabeth, New Jersey, Kertasy faced a number of challenges in his youth, all of which he has been able to express through his music. At one point he was in the streets, hustling in every way imaginable. Through the traumatic experiences of witnessing his mother's drug addiction, his father passing away and seeing how street life was bringing down his friends, Kertasy chose to take a different route. Through his life changes, his mother also got back on the right track and is clean to this day. Kertasy still enjoys inspiring others through his actions.

In the past two years Kertasy has released two mixtapes, Kockback and Reloaded- Leave a Message Vol. 1 and 2, and created a buzz for himself with the street singles "All Eyes," "Shake Dat A**" and "Drinkin My Money." Beginning in 2005, Kertasy performed on the national Vibe Magazine College Tour for three consecutive years, sharing the stage with the likes of Juelz Santana, Fabolous, Little Brother and Cheri Dennis.

"I feel like my success has been climbing over the past three years," explains Kertasy. "It was a highlight to be on the Vibe Magazine College Tour and rocking for hundreds of people, all cheering and loving my music when they were hearing it for the first time. That is inspiring, and shows me that I'm on the right track in giving the fans what they want, while holding on to my musical vision."

In June 2008, Kertasy appeared on BET's Spit Ya Game segment, garnering even more interest from fans via his Myspace and YouTube channels. He's been in the studio working on his album, which will be released only when Kertasy and Debonair Records feel the time is right.

"People can expect a lot of different concepts with the direction I'm taking my music," explains Kertasy. "It won't be a bunch of words slapped together to make it rhyme - there will be meaningful stories in the album. Of course I'll make some enjoyable music for the women and the clubs too, but it's all about achieving a balance."

With his new single "Fresh 2 Def," Kertasy is poised to make a solid impact on radio, television and live appearances throughout the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic and Southeast regions. The video offers a vivacious performance from the young artist, and currently receives favorable play on independent video shows in the tri-state area, and radio rotation on 26 stations on the East coast. The video is also on the Music Choice On Demand cable network.

Debonair Records is looking toward more live shows, promotional touring and special appearances for Kertasy as the album date nears. "Kertasy is definitely an artist who not only through his music, but he as a person exemplifies all those attributes that made me devote my life to Hip Hop," explains Debonair Records' CEO Philipp "Debonair" Pierre. "When I first heard his music, the first thing that struck me was his colossal voice and the sincerity he expresses. His humble, hard working attitude is refreshing. His fans come from all over the country, all with different stories and struggles. He is truly an artist of the people."

Kertasy expresses a mutual admiration for the Debonair Records team, and foresees big things for the future. "Debonair has a very firm work ethic that pushes me to work harder," says Kertasy. "He truly believes in me and the project, so much that nothing will stop him in accomplishing the goals we set. Debonair will be the next great label with me as the flagship artist to set things off!"

Click here to watch the video for "Fresh 2 Def"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eeyjkWrh_cs

Click here to watch Kertasy's freestyle on BET's Spit Ya Game

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_GBeTKqfCdQ

For more information on Kertasy, go to www.tygereye.net/kertasy, www.myspace.com/kertasy, www.youtube.com/debonairrecords and www.myspace.com/debonairrecords... (Continue reading)

Motorweb.com Becomes Authorized Dealer For T-Rex Grilles

MotorWeb.com, a leader in online aftermarket performance auto parts and accessories, and T-Rex Grilles, a leading manufacturer of aftermarket mesh and billet grills, parts and accessories for the car, truck and SUV market, have reached a distribution agreement. MotorWeb.com who recently expanded into the domestic automobile, truck, SUV and diesel markets is now an authorized dealer of T-Rex Grille products. The product lines will include bolt-on mesh and billet grilles for most popular domestic and import vehicle brands.... (Continue reading)

A Sacred Bread: The Hermitage of the Holy Cross and The Crazy Baker Collaborate for Traditional Easter Bread

The Hermitage of the Holy Cross, a Russian Orthodox Monastery in Wayne, WV has chosen The Crazy Baker of Renick, WV to bake a special, traditional Easter Bread, Kulich, which will be sold through the monastery's mail order business.

Hall Hitzig, of The Crazy Baker, notes that Kulich is a tall, cylindrical, soft bread filled with candied citrus, almonds and raisins and infused with delicious undertones of saffron.

Each Kulich is topped with a white glaze and decorated with candied cherries.

The bread was originally served in parts of Russia and the Ukraine and is usually taken to the church to be blessed at the Easter vigil, and then eaten to mark the end of Lent.... (Continue reading)

Airlines Overlook an Obvious Cost Cutting Solution: Automating Employee Travel Tickets While Oil Prices Break Through $135/ Barrel Threshold

While airlines "say" they are 100% compliant with the IATA's 100% e-ticketing mandate that went into effect just weeks ago, they're not, according to Tristan Schukraft, Managing Director, ID90 Technologies (ID90T). "This month's deadline saw the majority of airlines overlooking the automation of their employees' interline tickets, because those tickets fall into the 'non-revenue' category," he says.

While employee tickets are considered "non-revenue" for the airline (they don't make them money) - they nonetheless cost airlines a considerable amount of money. "It's easy to see how the non-revenue side of the business would be last to be considered, but airlines are losing out on new revenue through cost savings at a time when fuel could surpass $200/barrel in the next year, leaving the airlines in even more dire straits," says Schukraft.... (Continue reading)

Know More Media Brings on Eleven Business Experts as New Authors on its Business Blog Network

In recent weeks, eleven business experts have joined as new authors for Know More Media, an online publisher of business information and news, and one of the world's leading business blog networks. Know More Media blogs provide real-time news, information, analysis, and advice on a variety of niche business topics. The company's blogs are authored by topical business experts who are authorities in their respective business-related fields.

"Our network's goal is to provide expert niche content on business topics," said Dan Smith, VP of Publishing for Know More Media. "These new authors are authorities and practitioners in their respective business fields. Our readers find value in being able to hear and learn straight from an expert, as well as being able to communicate directly with that author through the blog format. We are constantly seeking new authors for open blogs on our network."... (Continue reading)

Vocus Webinar Explores How to Incorporate Multimedia into Public Relations

Vocus, Inc., (NASDAQ: VOCS) a leading provider of on-demand software for public relations management, today announced that it will sponsor a free webinar offering marketing and public relations professionals advice on using multimedia tools to maximize PR campaigns. Titled "Maximizing PR Impact with Online Video," the webinar will be held on Wednesday, August 8, 2007 at 2:00pm ET. To register for the webinar, please visit http://301url.com/OnlineVideoPR.

Vocus LogoJoin a panel of experts, including Daniel Webster, senior vice president of product and client development for The FeedRoom, Lee LeFever, president of Common Craft and Stephen Harris, producer for Discovery Channel to discuss the multimedia tools currently available to public relations professionals and how online video can enhance PR campaigns. The webinar will explore the impact multimedia has had on public relations, the democratization of online video and integration of these techniques into a traditional PR campaign.... (Continue reading)

BPMG Principals Steve Towers and Mark McGregor Featured Speakers at the Second Addition of Gartner’s Business Process Management Summit

The BPM Group today announced that Principals Steve Towers and Mark McGregor have been invited by GartnerGroup as featured speakers at the second addition of Gartner’s Business Process Management Summit to be held in Nashville, Tennessee the 27-29 March 2006.

As two of only four non-GartnerGroup speakers on the program, Steve and Mark will be zeroing in on the creation of real value to the business with the workshop, “From Theory to Practice: Process Mapping and Modeling for the 21st Century.” The workshop will introduce new ideas and fresh thinking about how to deliver maps & models that add value to the business. Steve and Mark will specifically cover the areas of: Moving Beyond Brown Paper, The Four Stages of Analysis & Design, Understanding the Five Key Drivers, Using the Six Lenses of Analysis, The Seven Rules of Modeling and Avoiding the red herring of Process Notations.... (Continue reading)

Glaucoma Specialist Joins Los Angeles Practice

Steven K Anderson, M.D. has joined California Eye Consultants/Dougherty Laser Vision.

We are pleased to welcome Dr. Steve Andersen as our Glaucoma and Cataract specialist. Dr. Andersen has been on board our Los Angeles office full time as of August 1, 2006. He has most recently completed a fellowship in Comprehensive Ophthalmology (Anterior Segment) at Jules Stein Eye Institute in Los Angeles. Previously, Dr. Andersen completed a fellowship in Glaucoma at the Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, Michigan, where he was also in private practice at the Glaucoma Center of Michigan for several years. Dr. Andersen will be seeing Glaucoma patients as well as Cataract and general ophthalmology patients. Dr. Anderson and his wife Michelle live in Santa Monica with their three children. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Anderson, please call 323-466-7337 321 N. Larchmont Blvd. Suite 1021, Los Angeles, CA 90004... (Continue reading)

Big Rug Rack is Launched by Wholesale Furniture Brokers

BigRugRack.com offers North Americans a reliable online shopping experience and a huge selection of handmade area rugs from India. This is the first niche ecommerce website created and launched by Wholesale Furniture Brokers.

Online rug shoppers can find over 117 different area rugs by Chandra Rugs ranging from contemporary to traditional styles at BigRugRack.com. Chandra Rugs offers a variety of rugs that are handmade in India with a variety of weaving techniques and patterns. More new rugs by Chandra Rugs are going to be added giving visitors even more ideas on how they can decorate every room in their home and protect their flooring. ... (Continue reading)

Commercial Real Estate Investment Bank – Pacific Security Capital - Presents Risks & Benefits of Investing in Emerging Markets

http://www.pacificsecuritycapital.com - Pacific Security Capital (“PSC”), a leading commercial real estate investment bank providing commercial loans, structured finance, equity financing, investment sales and advisory services, explains the risks and benefits of investing in emerging markets.

Commercial real estate investors are facing the most competitive commercial real estate market environment in recent history. Improved market efficiencies coupled with today’s surplus of capital flow have created a reduction in the total investment returns that can be achieved on investments in the U.S. commercial real estate industry.... (Continue reading)

Certified Tech Trainers Selects the SyberWorks Hosted e-Learning Solution

Allen Keele, President and Founder of Certified Tech Trainers, Inc. states, “One of the biggest business challenges subject matter experts must face is how to grow their consulting and training practice. They and their team are finite and not scaleable because their expertise is unique and specific to their set of industry experience. Offering e-Learning/web-based training in one’s area of expertise is a way to overcome this business obstacle. In addition, e-Learning has become an acceptable alternative and or important supplement to traditional classroom training.”... (Continue reading)

Software to Bring Order to Information Chaos

A new software system that enables faster and more comprehensive analysis of vast quantities of information is so effective that it not only creates order out of chaos and allows computers to perform tasks that before only people could perform, it is also creating new information from old data.

"Our greatest contribution was to create a framework for integrating structured and unstructured information," says Dr. Babis Theodoulidis, Senior Lecturer at the University of Manchester's Institute of Science and Technology and coordinator of the IST-funded PARMENIDES project behind these tools.... (Continue reading)

Intelligent Office in Garden City, N.Y. Named Long Island's Best Executive Suite Company

The Intelligent Office in Garden City, New York has been voted Long Island's Best Executive Suite Company in a poll taken by Long Island Business News. The poll identified "Long Island's Best" in a number of categories, with the results will released in the October 26, 2007 issue of Long Island Business News. Long Island Business News provides comprehensive coverage of the Long Island business community on a weekly basis.

"We are thrilled and gratified that we have been selected as the "Best of Long Island," said Roger Kahn, owner of Intelligent Office in Garden City. "Our staff is focused on providing the highest level of service to our clients and visitors. It is great that their efforts have been recognized by being named the Best of Long Island. They were really excited when I told them."... (Continue reading)

Enterprise Mobility, LLC Announces the Availability of MobiCardPRO™, a Complete Solution for Accepting Credit Card Payments Wirelessly in the Field Service Industry

Enterprise Mobility, LLC is proud to announce the availability of MobiCardPRO™, a wireless credit card processing solution for the field service industry that allows companies to accept customer credit card payments in the field.

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By accepting credit card payment on-site and at the time-of-service, MobiCardPRO™ users take advantage of the lower, preferred card processing rates associated with swiping the customer's credit card, versus the higher rates associated with keying credit card information in manually at a later time. Additionally, MobiCardPRO™ users look more professional and gain their customers' confidence by providing a safe and convenient method of payment guaranteed by industry standard security practices.... (Continue reading)

Search Marketing Expo Launches SMX West: New Event Featuring Educational Sessions and Exhibition Unlocks Secrets and Power of Search Marketing

Marketers spent $9.4 billion on search engine marketing (SEM) in 2006, a 62% increase over 2005 spending, according to search marketing organization SEMPO. And as internet marketing continues to grow and search becomes a fundamental tool in the traditional marketing mix, marketers who once viewed search as 'new' or 'experimental' are trying to catch up on the hottest segment in marketing today. Search Marketing Expo - SMX West, a search marketing conference programmed by renowned search authorities Danny Sullivan and Chris Sherman, delivers proven techniques for every level of search marketing expertise to take the fear out of search and keep search marketers ahead of the trends.... (Continue reading)

Biometric Systems Development Company Announces BIOWRAP™ Data Encryption Software Launch

Biometric Management Systems, LLC (BMS), a leading data encryption software developer, has announced the official launch of its BIOWRAP™ System, the most advanced file security and authentication biometric software solution available today.

BIOWRAP™ serves to bring back the personal touch to authentication through the use of a proprietary sequence of biometric technology (fingerprints). Users can now create truly secure, authenticated, and accountable electronic files by entering a Username, Password and a Fingerprint.... (Continue reading)

Call for Papers: Tenth International Conference on Electronic Commerce in Innsbruck, Austria, August 18-22, 2008

The adoption and ubiquity of modern Internet access provides rich and varied opportunities for innovation and improvement of businesses. Over recent years, developments have led to a shift in the way business is conducted, from providing new and innovative service frameworks for B2B, to increasingly sophisticated, Web 2.0 services to improve the B2C user experience. Simultaneously, advances in the use of devices, as well as AI techniques have provided better and more varied access to e-commerce systems as well as facilitating greater autonomy in the way business is conducted. The Internet offers unique opportunities for individuals, businesses and governments to seek new ways of providing novel services, both qualitatively and quantitatively at substantially lower costs. Although many challenges remain, advances in Service Oriented Architectures and Semantic Web have opened up new models and avenues for research and exploitation.... (Continue reading)

When it Comes to Fathering Girls, it Takes a DODO to Raise a Daughter

While any man can be a father, it takes a DODO to raise a daughter.

Officially Certified Dad of Daughters Only logo

So says Greg Gerber, founder of the International Affiliation of Men Admired as Dads Of Daughters Only (Dads of Daughters Only). Gerber announced today the official launch of a website creating an online community of fathers who are challenged and privileged to raise daughters.

"I'm proud to be a DODO," said Gerber, a 47-year-old father of three daughters ages 18, 19 and 21. "In fact, most dads of daughters I talk to wouldn't trade the experience for anything."... (Continue reading)

Real Estate Auction: West Warwick, RI - Prime Development Opportunity - Historic Stone Mill Building

JJManning Auctioneers is proud to offer this 34,000+/- sf. historic stone mill building, which was constructed circa 1890 as a 3-story cotton storage warehouse. The building has tremendous potential for a wide variety of uses including retail, restaurant, professional, and more. It is currently undergoing conversion to 2 levels of retail and commercial space with each floor configured for 3 similar size units with 12'+ exposed wood beam ceilings. The lower level is on grade with Hay Street and the upper level is on grade with the parking lot and features new storefront windows. A new monitor/clearstory roof lets in light and allows for some 14' ceilings. There is an unfinished basement for systems and storage. Redevelopment of the site is estimated to be approximately 75% complete.... (Continue reading)

Lobbyists Hack Your Elections: The OEJC Calls for Voting Systems Recall, Return, and Refund (Part I)

In a press conference today, The Ohio Election Justice Campaign (OEJC) is calling for the recall, return, and refund of voting systems used in Ohio, the state that clinches presidential elections. Representatives from Boards of Elections (BOE) plagued by election irregularities, such as failing to preserve their 2004 ballots in violation of federal court order, are now sitting in review of the state's electronic elections systems, courtesy of a lobbyist.

According to the Ohio Secretary of State Jennifer Brunner's answers to the State Controlling Board, which approved $1.8 million in Help America Vote (HAVA) funds to review Ohio's elections systems, the final recommendations will be the "responsibility of the Secretary of State's Office working with a representative group of the state's election officials."... (Continue reading)