Like the Berlin Wall did over twenty years ago, Verizon’s cellular walled garden may be crashing down.
In the USA, as opposed to Europe and Asia, the mobile content and ringtone market has mirrored the early days of the Internet. Remember when AOL tried to put up its own walled garden to keep consumers within its product? It soon became obvious to AOL that there was a world of information out there on the Internet and consumers demanded access to it.
For several years, Verizon customers have been limited in the types of ringtones, cell phone wallpapers, and other mobile data content that they were permitted to download to their Verizon phones. This was Verizon’s strategy to keep its customers “on-deck” to purchase ringtones and wallpapers and not allow its customers access to third-party independent ringtone providers. But, like the Internet, consumers are now demanding more options and access to other mobile content.... (Continue reading)
NewspaperARCHIVE.com, the world's largest online newspaper archive, is introducing a Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. newspaper archive and an Abraham Lincoln newspaper archive. Both archives are available at no cost and contain 50,000 newspaper pages about their respective subjects.
"These resources are great research tools and contain interesting bits of significant history," said Stephen Carr, Head Web Content Writer for NewspaperARCHIVE.com. "The archives contain biographies and timelines, each with newspaper pages detailing the noted history of these figures, as well as a comprehensive search tool for users to quickly find what they are looking for."... (Continue reading)
The easy to use website allows the reader to browse the bookshelves by category, format, or keyword and provides detailed information about each book. This secure ecommerce site allows customers to instantly download their purchases and keeps a copy of each book in a personal bookshelf for future downloads as needed. For added convenience, the web site also remembers the details of a computer or PDA (Palm or Pocket PC); eliminating the need to input the information with each purchase.
One customer is quoted as saying, "Your new site looks great and is easy to use. It's nice to finally see front list titles available in eBook. Yours is amongst the few sites to sell so many book formats, Good job."
The new web site also incorporates a referral incentive program, making any registered user into a commissioned affiliate with no special setup required.
One of the most exciting features on our new website is the Referral Program. We can now pay our customers for referring their friends and family to our site for purchases" says Marilyn Jenkins, CyberReads President and CEO. Customers are given a web link with a unique identifier when they register to make purchases. When their friends use this link to make a purchase, the referring customer earns up to 10% of that sale. This is an affiliate program on steroids. We appreciate it when our customers are satisfied and we now have a method of saying thank you."
In addition, readers can sign up for an informative newsletter, The Next Page, that contains the latest eBook releases, updates and valuable, money-saving coupons.
About CyberRead, Inc.
Founded in 1999, CyberRead, Inc. is at the forefront of the electronic publishing industry. Over the years CyberRead has remained committed to offering a bookstore that not only provides copyright protection for publishers but also offers the most selection and service to our readers. CyberReads recent upgrade to their ecommerce website offers more content than any other eBook retailer. The newly designed back end also offers more services to publishers. CyberRead can be found on the web at www.cyberread.com.
For more information Contact Marilyn Jenkins, President and CEO, CyberRead, Inc., 14781 Memorial Drive, Suite 626 Houston, TX 77079; Tel: 832-615-3208 Fax: 832-553-7655, E-Mail: info@cyberread.com http://www.CyberRead.com... (Continue reading)
Weintraub & Selth, APC ("Weintraub & Selth"), a West Los Angeles boutique bankruptcy firm, recently served as general bankruptcy counsel to Banner Bedding, Inc., a California corporation doing business as Banner Mattresses, ("Banner Bedding"). Less than one year from filing the chapter 11 petition, Banner was able to compl 2da0 etely restructure its balance sheet, shedding itself of burdensome and unprofitable stores, restructuring all of its quality leases and eliminating millions of dollars of debt. The Plan of Reorganization proposed by Weintraub & Selth and accepted by Banner's creditors proposes to pay creditors three percent (3%) of approved claims over a period of three (3) years with the possibility of an additional one percent (1%) if Banner makes all of its numbers. "Our client, the judge and Creditors' Committee were thrilled to have this case emerge from bankruptcy so quickly!" says Daniel Weintraub, managing shareholder of Weintraub & Selth and one of California's Super Lawyers of 2009.... (Continue reading)
Tony D. Smith, Founder and CEO of SoCalBizOps (www.socalbizops.com) and creator of the "Certified Business Plan" (www.certifiedbusinessplan.com) is focusing his attention these days in helping businesses go green.
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Proper planning is an essential if not the most critical element of a successful business. SoCalBizOps has helped hundreds of new business start-ups get off on the right foot by developing working business plans that give business owners and entrepreneurs an in depth look at all the aspects of starting and running a green business.... (Continue reading)
Since its launch 6 months ago, The Wisdom Companies, LLC has seen tremendous growth in traffic to their latest consumer-aid site, www.HomeForeclosureFighter.com, targeted a 111C t the millions of Americans facing foreclosure following the housing crisis earlier this year. With statistics pointing to foreclosure filings increasing 93% over last year and projections for 2 million foreclosure filings in 2008, HomeForeclosureFighter.com provides distressed home owners with information and resources about loan modification and other alternatives for avoiding foreclosure. Already this year, the site has helped nearly 100,000 homeowners connect with Foreclosure Prevention Specialists that specialize in helping borrowers stop foreclosure.... (Continue reading)
DMC Software Solutions, an award winning Sage and Microsoft Gold Business Partner, provides small and medium sized businesses with a ray of light amidst the economic gloom with ACT! by Sage Software as a Service (SaaS) Customer Relationship Management (CRM) solution.
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Customer Relationship Management software provides a seemingly endless list of benefits to users. Not only does it provide a central location for contact information to be stored but it also facilitates the effective planning of time and communications enabling increased productivity and efficiency.... (Continue reading)
Secova, a leading provider of human resource and benefits management services, today announced results from their 2nd annual advisory council featuring two days of discussions on near term challenges that large companies face during this economic downturn. Top Human Resources thought leaders from leading Fortune 500 Companies and representatives from the Office of Congressman John Campbell, gathered to discuss Secova’s initiative to contribute to the market place, by offering administrative solutions that bridge the gap during this time of economic downturn.... (Continue reading)
Vienne, VA (PRWEB) April 2, 2007 -– Parature, the market leader in on-demand customer support software, announced today that Saint Joseph’s University has selected Parature’s Campus Support Solution to manage their student, faculty, and staff support issues. Located in Philadelphia, PA, Saint Joseph’s University is a distinguished liberal arts University that is home to approximately 8,000 undergraduate, graduate, executive and non-traditional students, and 1,300 faculty and staff.
According to the University’s Help Desk Manager, Lauren Adams, they used another support solution for approximately 10 years, prior to selecting Parature. Several of the key components they wished to integrate into their solution, such as knowledge base, inventory, and surveying capabilities either did not exist within that solution, or were slow, ineffective, and expensive. They switched to Parature in order to support their entire campus in one easy-to-use, fully integrated product. Other reasons for choosing Parature included its web-based, easy access model, portal customization, and single sign-on feature.... (Continue reading)
Three years ago when Stetson Technology Director Jay Braden met with Minds Eye Creative owner Mike Willats. The Stetson University Center, located on 1.1 acres in the Disney town of Celebration, was a new 36,000-square-foot state-of-the-art facility for business and performing arts programs, graduate studies, and courses involving the latest technology training, such as MCSE courses. Minds Eye Creative was a full service post production video editing and DVD authoring firm emphasizing outstanding customer success.... (Continue reading)
The recent move by Pantek, a NE Ohio company that specializes in Linux based software development, technical support and technical security services, has generated an immediate response from new clients nationally and has expanded their winning team. Formerly based in Solon, Ohio, Panteks expansion was a necessary endeavor based on the growth of the company. Were all working hard in short-term, to make a huge long-term impact on the industry and for our clients," said Richard Zack, 23 yr. old CEO of Pantek.... (Continue reading)
Page Traffic has successfully qualified for the Google Advertising Professional certification, solidifying their position as one of the top Search Engine Marketing (SEM) companies in India. "It has been a great achievement for us. We have been managing PPC campaigns for over two years. Google Advertising Professional (GAP) certification has not only given us the recognition but has also strengthened our knowledge regarding Google Adwords," stated Navneet Kaushal, CEO of Page Traffic. The news comes as a shot for the digital marketing company, based in India, as Page Traffic is one of the few companies in India to qualify as a Google Advertising Professional.... (Continue reading)
Musician's Hut Founder and CEO Eric Archuleta is scheduled speak in the opening keynote session RIS Tech Study: Analysis & Discussion at RIS News' Retail Technology Conference. Eric will rely on his experience launching his ecommerce website (www.musicianshut.com) to discuss the IT trends in retail put forth by Gartner and RIS News. To register, please visit https://edgellcommunications.com/ssl/RIS/RTC07_registration.shtml.
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Who: Eric Archuleta, CEO, Musician's Hut, is joined by Joe Skorupa, Group Editor-in-Chief, RIS News; Jeff Roster, Research Vice President/Global Industries, Gartner; Michael Jones, Senior Vice President & CIO, Michaels Stores Inc.; and Sharon Stufflebeme, Vice President & CIO, 7-Eleven Inc.... (Continue reading)
Universal Tutors LLC, a unique tutoring company based in Everett, Washington that serves students in two nations, is pleased to announce its essay and poem writing contest. Students in grades 4 through 12 who live in the United States and Canada are invited to enter and show off their writing skills.
The contest is now open for entries and will end March 1, 2008. The contest is both challenging and rewarding for students, with three prizes being offered: first prize of $250, second prize of $175 and a third prize of $75.... (Continue reading)
Combining the rich, 140-year history of Kaytee Products, Inc. with innovative Web 2.0 features, the new website www.kaytee.com is designed to bring together people that love wild birds, pet birds, and small pets in an interactive online community.
The new site showcases galleries featuring pet photos and videos uploaded by site users. Discussion forums, an e-newsletter, and the company blog allow pet owners to learn from Kaytee nutritionists, veterinarians, behaviorists, and enthusiasts. The site also features educational resources, such as a searchable Wild Bird database, activities for kids and their pets, as well as specific information on caring for birds and small animals.... (Continue reading)
DogTrainingAndPhotography.com has launched a newly designed website. The site is dedicated to discussing our furry friends and how to care for them. DogTrainingAndPhotography.com shows you how to train them, what to feed them, and everything else you can think of!
DogTrainingAndPhotography.com's blog is updated daily with articles about man's best friend. Some of the newest articles include "How to Crate Train a Puppy," and "Benefits of Massage Therapy for Dogs." Users can (and are encouraged to) discuss these articles in the comments section below the blog post. If you agree with the article let the owner know! If you disagree, then use the comments to voice your opinion! With two months of solid blog articles, this site is full of great information on a variety of topics.... (Continue reading)
Tropical Financial Credit Union, one of the largest credit unions in Florida, was recently recommended among the top rated credit unions in Florida from BauerFinancial. This rating is based on detailed financial reporting submitted to the government four times a year, which BauerFiancial then takes and converts it into a star rating. The ratings of credit unions and banks are between zero and five with five being the strongest, TFCU received four stars.
Tropical Financial Credit Union has branches in Palm Beach, Broward and Dade Counties. Members have been utilizing the credit union for 73 years, and have had full access to traditional banking products such as mortgage loans, free checking accounts, CD's and other investments. TFCU is very proud of the credit union ratings offered and continues to strive for excellence in business and individual customer satisfaction.... (Continue reading)
Travel Tales is a collection of short stories recording the observations of the author while he was working and traveling through the vast swathe of the earth extending from the Land of the Rising Sun (Japan) on the east, through the Central Asian Republics of Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan in the middle, to the Atlantic shores of Europe on the west.
The author while working as a Safeguards Inspector was a keen observer of local customs and traditions, human behavior, follies and foibles. He was in a unique position to watch the countries of the former Soviet Republics emerge from the rubble of the collapse of the Soviet Empire. His insights into the people and customs of these countries told through Travel Tales, is humorous and informative, and is sure to keep the reader interested till the end.... (Continue reading)
Edge Training Systems, a producer of leadership and employee development solutions, today announced the addition of a new training video program: Managing Change - The Complete Perspective. With the world and workplace changing faster than ever, people and organizations need to be able to effectively manage change. This video program demonstrates how change affects individuals internally and the best methods for leading others through change.
Through real-world scenarios, this new video program will show participants how to be more effective managers by becoming familiar with the process of change, and the five distinct stages of adjusting to change. Three key steps in the process of managing change are emphasized, giving managers the tools they need to lead others through change.... (Continue reading)
C3Life.com?, a community website for people with ostomies, their caregivers, and loved ones will be supporting Get Your Guts in Gear, Inc.'s inaugural Midwest bicycle ride - to take place October 2-4, 2009. Paris Purnell, moderator of the ostomy website's discussion forum, will be participating in the three-day, 210-mile ride and blogging about his experiences before, during, and after the event.
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Get Your Guts in Gear (GYGIG) seeks to empower the ostomy, Crohn's, and colitis communities while raising money for nonprofit organizations that support patients and educate the public about inflammatory bowel disease (IBD, the collective term for ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease). IBD affects at least 1.4 million people in the United States.... (Continue reading)