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Unitus Announces Partnership with Swadhaar, ACCION International to Provide Microfinance Expertise

Unitus, a nonprofit organization creating innovative solutions to global poverty, today announced a strategic partnership with Swadhaar, a Mumbai, India-based microfinance institution (MFI). Swadhaar is Unitus’s 10th partner globally and its seventh in India. ACCION International, as part of the Unitus-ACCION Alliance for India, will provide Swadhaar with technical assistance to establish a strong urban microfinance program.

Swadhaar, meaning “self-reliance,” was founded by Veena Mankar and Haseena Vahanvaty, who between them have extensive financial and social-work experience. Swadhaar began operations in March 2006 and is focused on bringing financial services to Mumbai’s poor. Mumbai is India’s most populous city with 17 million people, a large percentage of who live in poverty.... (Continue reading)

Tom Kriz Named VP Business Development at JETERA

JETERA™ One-to-One Media announced today that it has appointed Tom Kriz as Vice President of Business Development. His most recent experience was CFO of Freelotto an early successful internet startup company.

Previously he had been Senior Vice President of Finance and Accounting at the American Tobacco Co.

Commenting on the appointment, Jeff McChesney, a JETERA Managing Director, said, "Tom has held key positions in several consumer-product companies, ranging from a CFO of a start-up to financial-officer positions at large, public companies. Tom's experience in start-ups and large companies will assist JETERA as it continues to expand."... (Continue reading)

Flashforward2007 Film Festival Opens Nominations

Flashforward opens the nomination process for the 17th Flashforward Film Festival. The festival, now in its eighth year, celebrates the most innovative and compelling examples of Adobe Flash work available on the web. Anyone, including the creators of projects, can nominate work for one of fifteen categories in the film festival. The categories--which range from art, cartoon, and video to commerce, experience, and navigation--recognize innovators pushing the limits of Flash, alone or in combination with other programs and platforms. The Flashforward Film Festival is one of the only creative competitions without entry fees in which work can be submitted by peers and the admiring public. The nomination process, which closes end of day June 29, 2007, can be accessed here: www.flashforwardconference.com/nominate.... (Continue reading)

Consumer Electronics to Drive Adoption of Networked Digital Home Storage

A new report from The Diffusion Group, a leading digital consumer and new media research consultancy, finds that as widespread use of digital consumer electronics continues to accelerate, consumers will increasingly look to non-PC storage solutions to house and protect the personal content created by these devices. According to TDGs latest report, The DNA of the Digital Home: Trends in Digital Home Storage, the amount of personal content or home reference data generated by the use of consumer electronic devices will grow from about 322 GB per home in 2005 to 1,933 GB in 2010.... (Continue reading)

Faction Media Receives Top Honors for B2B Marketing at the Business Marketing Association's 22nd Annual Gold Key Awards Competition

Faction Media, a leading B2B marketing and advertising agency based in Denver, Colorado, was recently honored with one Gold Key award and one Silver Key award in this year's BMA-Colorado Gold Key Awards Competition.

The annual Gold Key Competition is recognized as one of Colorado's most highly acclaimed marketing competitions. With awards in 47 categories and a crowd filled with Colorado's marketing elite, the event showcases the finest in Colorado-based B2B advertising and communications.

Receiving top honors in the Trade Show, Rolling and Transportable Marketing category, Faction Media was awarded the Gold Key award for the AVAYA Connecting North America Mobile Tour. The agency was also honored with a Sliver Key award for the Likely Buyers Annuity Acquisition Campaign in the Single Piece Direct Marketing Campaign category.... (Continue reading)

Keller Joins Nicholson Kovac as Public Relations Account Supervisor

Michelle Keller, a veteran public relations strategist with a long list of professional accomplishments at Hallmark and the Kauffman Foundation, has joined Nicholson Kovac, Inc., as Account Supervisor.

"Michelle's corporate and marketing experience and knowledge of new media will be wonderful assets to Nicholson Kovac and our clients," said Pete Kovac, agency co-founder, president and CEO.

Keller spent nine years at Hallmark Cards managing the writing/editing of greeting cards, Hallmark.com and employee communications. She also served as a host for the national "Hallmark Writers on Tour" program, working often with such well-respected media as ABC News, The Wall Street Journal and The New Yorker.... (Continue reading)

Former Senator Don Riegle Joins SmartStops.net Advisory Board

SmartStops.net, the leader in providing easy, effective risk protection for stocks and ETFs, today announced that former Michigan Senator Don Riegle joined its Advisory Board.

"We find tremendous value in adding Senator Riegle to our team" said SmartStops.net CEO Brent Collins. "The wisdom and experience he brings will play an important role in helping SmartStops make it easier for investors to more effectively monitor and continuously protect their investment portfolio."

Senator Riegle has 28 years of congressional service and an extensive background working with financial markets. During his three terms in the United States Senate, he served six years as chairman of the Senate Banking Committee, leading several major financial restructuring bills to enactment. He also served on four other major Senate committees: Finance, Commerce, Labor and Human Resources, and Budget. Additionally, he chaired several key subcommittees, including Health Care, Securities, and Science and Space. He is currently chairman of APCO Worldwide's government relations team and helps develop and direct client strategy for governments, companies, associations and various nongovernmental organizations. Senator Riegle presently serves on the board of directors of two New York Stock Exchange listed companies.... (Continue reading)

Texas Dreidel Tournament For A Happy Hanukkah: A Fun Event And Unique Fundraising Opportunity

Jewish non-profit organizations looking for a unique fundraising opportunity have found the answer in No Limit Texas Dreidel Tournaments. "We had a blast with the dreidels!" exclaimed Rabbi Kenny Weiss, director of the Houston Hillel, describing the games played at last year's Hanukkah party.

No Limit Texas Dreidel is a new game that combines the traditional Hanukkah dreidel game with Texas hold'em poker. While the dreidel game can be enjoyed by a small gathering of dedicated players, enterprising organizations have helped to develop a tournament version that allows large groups to get involved and have fun.... (Continue reading)

Macau.com Rewards Travelers Who Post the Best Online Hotel Reviews With Free Stays At The Venetian Macao

MACAU.COM, the leading online destination marketing and travel company in Macau, is giving away free hotel stays at the luxurious Venetian Macao-Resort-Hotel every month.

Users who post reviews of any of the hotels in Macau listed on Macau.com will be eligible for the monthly prize of a one-night stay in a suite at The Venetian Macao. The reviews will be posted on www.macau.com and viewable to the public. One prize will be awarded every month to the writer of the most useful and informative review.... (Continue reading)

Celebrating the 100th Anniversary of Mother's Day, Wellhaven Offers Gifts for Great-Grandmothers, Grandmothers, and Mothers - 3 Generations of Moms

In celebration of the 100th Anniversary of Mother's Day, Wellhaven is offering Gifts for Great-Grandmothers, Grandmothers, and Mothers - 3 Generations of Moms.

"One hundred years ago, Anna Jarvis launched a national campaign to celebrate Mother's Day. Who would have thought that a century later it could include three generations of moms?" remarked Patricia Curry, founder of Wellhaven Gifts for Seniors ( www.wellhaven.com ). "We are pleased to offer gifts for great-grandmothers, expanding upon our line of unique gifts for mothers and grandmothers."... (Continue reading)

Armchair Millionaire Community Bulletin: Keeping the Cash Flowing

Think about your personal finances the way business owners think about their businesses. They know that no matter how much money the business is making, they have to have sufficient cash flow to make payroll and keep the lights on. Without this cash flow, the business falls apart. It's the same with you: No matter how much you earn, you're headed for financial ruin if you consistently can't pay your bills.

Fortunately, there's plenty of practical cash management experience in the Armchair Millionaire. Here are just two tips we've gleaned:... (Continue reading)

Deroche Canvas Looks to Cover the Long-Haul Trucking Industry in Tarps

Dan Deroche, president and owner of Deroche Canvas, Inc., announced the unveiling today of his company’s new website at www.DerocheCanvas.com. Specialists in the manufacturing of heavy-duty truck tarps, cargo control items, rubber bungee cords, and replacement roll system parts, Deroche Canvas looks to use its website to develop trucking clientele outside the New Jersey tri-state area, which it has been serving for several years now, through extremely competitive pricing, time sensitive delivery, and exceptional customer service.... (Continue reading)

Click4-Translations Enters Digital Marketing Arena

Click4-Translations (www.click4-translations.com) is the first translation and interpretation agency specialized in digital marketing. Founded by two former directors of online marketing companies, Kelly Leonard and Celia Hernández, this agency has arrived to break past linguistic and cultural barriers in the interactive market.

The result of a growing need to understand the role of digital marketing companies in a global marketplace and cognizant of the effects that internationalized marketing campaigns have on a multimedia environment, Click4-Translations has set out to facilitate the role of companies responsible for international communication. Regardless of the language or target market, it's time to reach audiences through effective local communication--even on the Net.... (Continue reading)

Business Intelligence Provider Hoover's Releases Mid-December Look At Top Holiday Retailers

With the holiday shopping season in full swing and two weeks to go till the new year, Hoover's, Inc. today announced a mid-December look at the biggest movers in the retail sector. Hoover's Retail Roundup is taken from the latest edition of The Hoover's Index, a free, proprietary monthly index of the top 1,000 leading public and private companies, non-profits and associations which represent the brand leaders, up-and-comers and "buzz" creators driving the U.S. and international economies.

"While Bloomingdale's and the Dollar Tree placed in the Top 10 of the latest edition of The Hoover's Index, other retailers moved up through the ranks thanks to a number of strategic initiatives," said Tim Walker, Hoover's industry expert. "The news behind the movement of these retailers in the last several weeks ranges from management changes and restructuring, to new marketing tactics and initial public offerings."... (Continue reading)

Beware Bogus Claims by HGH Spray Internet Marketers: Dr. Ron Klatz, President, The American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine (A4M), Issues Consumer Fraud Alert

The American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine (A4M, Chicago IL; www.worldhealth.net), representing 17,500 physicians in 86 nations worldwide, has become aware that various spray and/or nutritional HGH product manufacturers, distributors, or resellers are now flooding the Internet with bulk-mail promotional advertisements that suggest that A4M and/or its president, Dr. Ronald Klatz, endorse their HGH spray or nutritional product. These statements are false and deceptive, and companies conducting these bulk-mail marketing campaigns may be guilty of misrepresentation and/or fraud. Neither A4M nor Dr. Klatz endorse any spray and/or nutritional HGH product.... (Continue reading)

Southwest Airlines Heats Up Summer with New Flights

Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) is expanding its route network and adding new service in several key Southwest cities. To take advantage of this new Southwest Airlines service visit: http://www.southwest.com/jp/luvhome.shtml?src=PR_NS_060506 .

"Southwest is extremely pleased with the response we have gotten from Customers in the Denver market, and Southwest is delivering on the promise we made to increase service in response to Customer demand," said Kevin Krone, Southwest Airlines Vice President of Marketing, Sales, and Distribution. "In addition to 12 new Denver nonstop flights, we will also be adding new low-fare transcontinental service between Oakland and Baltimore/Washington which we are sure will be a hit with business and leisure travelers."



The new service breaks down as follows:... (Continue reading)

The Flag Company, Inc. Releases 'Feel Good' Light Lenses to Help Counter Gloomy Economic Outlook

In light of the frustrating economical atmosphere that has gripped the nation, the Flag Company, Inc. recently launched 'Feel Good' Light Lenses as a cheerful decorating alternative. Perfect for waiting rooms and office buildings, 'Feel Good' Light Lenses are a simple, yet effective way to put a smile on faces and lift spirits.

Cloud panel Light Lenses by The Flag Company, Inc.

In addition to providing a silent ray of feel-good light, Light Lenses give any room better visual interest. Whether a doctor's office, conference room, classroom, or even a home basement, light lenses provide the extra pizzazz missing from any room.... (Continue reading)

VIP Tone is Finalist in Two SIIA 2009 CODiE Award Categories -- EduTone Xchange™ Platform Nominated for Best Identity Management Solution and Best K12 Enterprise Solution

VIP Tone, Inc. a leader in creating world-class school infrastructure through integrated solutions for learning, communication, and collaboration, is pleased to announce that its EduTone Xchange™ Platform has been recognized by the Software and Information Industry Association (SIIA) as a finalist in two of this year's 2009 CODiE Awards. Released in June 2008, the EduTone Xchange Platform is nominated in the Best Identity Management Solution across all vertical markets of the Software industry, as well as the Best K12 Enterprise Solution within the Education industry.

The CODiE Awards was established in 1986 to celebrate outstanding achievement and vision in the software, digital information and education technology industries. VIP Tone is among the 600 companies who submitted entries for consideration in the 71 categories of products and services to be considered, making the selection of its products that much more impressive when considering its competition from its peers - some of whom have been in the industries for decades.

The EduTone Xchange connects all the dots for an education organization by enabling Single Sign-On to enterprise applications, while automating the role-based provisioning of applications to end-users. This automation is managed through a simple user interface, making it easy for people to adminster and manage tools that are embedded within a secure, low-cost appliance known as the EduTone Gateway. The end-user interface, a web widget known as the EduTone Passport , is also very intuitive, attractive and is easily embedded into any Enterprise Portal like Microsoft SharePoint, uPortal and LifeRay.

According to SIIA President Ken Wasch, "The competition is particularly steep this year during the 24th Annual SIIA CODiE Awards, making selection as a CODiE Finalist a real achievement." Wasch further added that "all the companies on this year's list of CODiE Finalists should feel justifiably proud of their accomplishment in making it to this stage, and have much excitement to look forward to regarding the upcoming CODiE Awards voting!" The final award winners in each category will be announced at the Awards Gala in San Francisco on May 5th at the conclusion of the SIIA Annual Conference.

"We are honored to be a CODiE finalist in two categories," said Robert Iskander, founder & CEO of VIP Tone. "The nominations are great validation for the EduTone Xchange Platform, which we have spent more than eight years and millions of dollars to research and develop. We have numerous product enhancements planned that we anticipate will continue to please current and prospective customers. We look forward to the day when a ubiquitous infrastructure such as the EduTone Xchange is deployed at schools worldwide, thereby saving schools money while simultaneously enabling seamless and secure access to school services via multiple devices including mobile phones."

For further information on the EduTone Xchange, or for a complete listing of the EduTone Xchange Partners, visit the EduTone website at www.edutone.com... (Continue reading)

Australian Innovators Advance Medical Diagnostics Software for Global Markets

Paradigm Diagnostics, developer of MEDEX - an advanced decision-support application for computer-aided medical diagnosis - has chosen Optimiser's Digital Management solution to handle its real-time software protection and electronic distribution requirements. The two digital pioneers, Paradigm having spun-off from the University of Western Australia and Optimiser a WAITTA 2004 Innovation Award finalist, will create Paradigm's digitally-managed eChannel for delivering state-of-the-art medical diagnostics software, updates and 24x7 access to medics around the globe.... (Continue reading)

Avoid E. Coli and Hepetatis A: Open a Public Restroom Door with your Wrist or Forearm with the Patented SanitGrasp Door Pull Handle

The SanitGrasp® (patent pending) is a new door pull handle that allows a person to exit the restroom door with their wrist or forearm, thereby avoiding germs on the traditional restroom door pull handle.

Fulkerson, LLC President, Matthew Fulkerson, stated, "This product provides a unique opportunity for an establishment to show their customers they really care about the health of their facility. We have all seen a person leave the restroom stall and head straight for the restroom exit door. What happens when a cook leaves the restroom and picks up those nasty viruses? It is well known that germs can stay alive on hard surfaces for a minumum of 20 minutes. This is one way of spreading the common cold, e.coli, staphylococcus (the virus behind food poisoning and a form of pneumonia) or even hepatitis A. The SanitGrasp® allows those who wash their hands to exit without touching a contaminated restroom door pull handle." Many restaurants in North America and Central America are improving their facility with the SanitGrasp®.... (Continue reading)