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Acai Plus Is Named The Top 2006-2007 Home Based Business Opportunity by Leading MLM Expert

SNL Kagan Expects Blu-ray to Drive Growth in Home Video Revenue over the Next Decade

A new SNL Kagan study, "The State of Home Video," forecasts a new wave of revenue growth in the retail home video business over the next decade, generated by the emergence of Blu-ray Disc as the next-generation DVD format.

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While the current impact of Blu-ray has been relatively minor (standard DVD still comprises 97.1% of the market), SNL Kagan projects that high-definition DVD will attain 59.7% market share in 2014, with $13.1 billion in revenue. By 2017, this figure is expected to soar to 73.8%, or $15.6 billion.... (Continue reading)

BT Direct Debt Charges Hit Broadband Users, BroadbandChoices.co.uk Warns

BroadbandChoices.co.uk advises ADSL broadband customers could lose out this week, when new BT charges for customers who pay by cash or cheque are introduced on May 1st.

BT will add £4.50 to the quarterly bills of those customers who don't pay by Direct Debit, and late payment fees will rise from £5 to £7.50.

Most UK broadband ADSL customers still pay BT directly for their line rental. Around 5.5 million households currently pay BT by cash or cheque, accounting for around a quarter of the company's customers. Unsurprisingly, the announcement of these new charges earlier in the year was met with a huge customer and media backlash.... (Continue reading)

Victory Motorcycles of Long Island Adds Viper & Independence Brands.

Victory Motorcycles of Long Island has added two new American V-Twin cruiser and chopper lines to its exisiting Victory Motorcycles dealership. Viper Motorcycle Company (New Hope MN)manufacturers the largest v-twin engine in an American production bike (The Diablo 128 ci) and has three more models (cruisers and choppers)due out in 2005.

The other exciting motorcycle line is from Independence Motorcycle Company (Tucson Az). With five American v-twin cruisers and choppers, Independence is the company to watch.

Victory Motorcycles is a great company with fantastic products, states Bill Towart, owner.... (Continue reading)

Outsell LLC Guarantees 15-Minute Response Time to Internet Customer Requests Via Internet Business Development Center (BDC) Service

http://www.outsell.com - Outsell, the fastest growing Internet auto sales and marketing firm in America, is helping automotive dealerships increase their Internet vehicle sales via its Internet Business Development Center (BDC) service offering.

Outsell's Internet BDC guarantees a 15-minute response time to all Internet customer requests. Outsell fields and responds to all leads generated, including leads from live automotive chat, the dealership website, third parties and manufacturers.

Studies show that currently only 56% of the 1.8 million Internet car leads sent to dealerships annually are receiving a response, which leaves 700,000 consumers unanswered.... (Continue reading)

Latin3 Named Among Florida's Top Businesses by Diversitybusiness.Com

In recognition of the economic power of multicultural businesses, Latin3 was distinguished as one of the "Top 100 diversity-owned businesses" in the state of Florida by DiversityBusiness.com, the nations' leading multicultural internet site.

The Div100 is the 7th annual listing of Florida's top 100 Small businesses. The companies listed on the Div100 represent the state's top small businesses earners and challenge the long-held notion that a small business is small or insignificant. Div100 members are sought after by major corporations wishing to increase spending with small businesses.... (Continue reading)

The Secret Behind 'The Secret'

Many have probably heard of “The Secret” by now. It's a DVD movie that explains the law of attraction and how to use it to manifest positive energy. Many people, however, are asking, "Where does God fit into ‘The Secret’?”

“The law of attraction is important to share and it's a big part of my new book, ‘The Energy Bus,’ which tells the story of a man who uses the law of attraction to help turn around the negativity, fear, adversity and challenges in his life,” says Jon Gordon. “In seeking these things what he is ultimately seeking is a spiritual connection and oneness with God.”... (Continue reading)

Runners Benefit as Women's Running Site Traxee.com and Running Apparel Manufacturer Oiselle Partner on Sweepstakes

Traxee.com, a comprehensive social networking site dedicated to women's running and addressing the needs of women runners, will partner with women's running apparel manufacturer Oiselle (pronounced 'waw-zell') in a promotion that will give away the Oiselle's popular running shorts to Traxee community members.

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The promotion, aptly named "Fall Training in Style", runs throughout the month of October and encourages Traxee members to invite their friends to join the Traxee community. Twenty-five lucky Traxee sweepstakes participants will then be chosen to receive a pair of Oiselle shorts.... (Continue reading)

Social(k) Retirement Platform Embraced by Socially Conscious Companies in First Year

Before 2006, if companies wanted a diverse socially responsible retirement plan, it did not exist. Most retirement plans offered only one or two options, if any. Then along came Springfield, MA-based Social(k), the nation's most diverse socially responsible retirement plan offering more than 100 screened socially responsible funds to choose from! In its first year, thirty five companies and organizations either converted their existing plan to Social(k) or began offering it in conjunction with their plan. And interest is building - Social(k) President Robert Thomas estimates the number of companies and organizations signing up in 2007 will increase 150 percent or more.... (Continue reading)

LinkValu.com Affiliate Network Announces Ad:Tech debut April 25-26 in San Francisco

Ad:Tech, the event for interactive marketing, will take place in San Francisco on April 24-26th. LinkValu.com, Affiliate Network will debut its new website and services at this event. "This is the official trade show launch of our network" stated Shawn Schaefer, Marketing Director "Although we've attended several Ad:Tech events, this marks the first time we will be attending as an exhibitor, in booth 5552 at the Moscone Center."

LinkValu.com was formed when CEO Christopher Snyder, President Sy Alter and Marketing Director Shawn Schaefer determined that they had been operating an unofficial CPA network for years with their affiliate offers including www.AmericanLifeDirect.com, the world's fastest life insurance policy. "We already had several of our own offers and a stable of successful publishers that were ready, willing and able to send our offers and others that are lucrative" said Schaefer. "The transition has been seamless, we're attending Ad:Tech to get the word out that we're growing and profitable,"... (Continue reading)

Re-launch of Britain's Finest Museums and Galleries with Interactive Google Mapping

Announcing the re-launch of Britain's Finest Museums, http://www.britainsfinest.co.uk/Museums, with interactive Google Mapping. Britain's Finest Museums features over 400 Museums and Galleries to visit throughout Britain.

Britain's Finest Museums & Galleries features over 500 high quality Museums & Galleries to visit throughout the UK. These top quality Museums & Galleries, which are subject to strict assessment, There is good geographical coverage across Britain, so that whether you are searching for a Museums in Scotland, Art Galleries in Devon, Cornwall, Suffolk or in Wales.... (Continue reading)

eRSVP Receives E-Business Security Certification

eRSVP, a major developer and provider of Web-based events registration, payments processing and information management solutions for professional meeting planners and special events producers, has successfully passed an audit required for e-commerce security certification by the card association data security programs of major credit card companies VISA, MasterCard and Discover.

The approval, received under terms of the Vital Signs Multi-Card Compliance Program (MCCP) conducted by independent data security firm Ambiron LLC, signifies that eRSVP adheres to current e-business best practice security standards for the protection and care of sensitive customer data. Individual card security programs for which eRSVP received approval are:... (Continue reading)

Care.com Helps Families Find Bargains with Care Club

Today Care.com (www.care.com), the premier source of trustworthy care options for families, announced the launch of Care Club, its own online shopping mall that provides Care.com users with access to deep discounts and cash back from more than 600 popular online retailers.

Now, in addition to helping families find caregivers, Care.com also helps families save money when they shop online for everyday items like diapers, children's clothing, pet supplies, school supplies, and personal care items. Through Care Club, families can find great deals and discounts at hundreds of top shopping websites including babygap.com, Diapers.com, Lands' End, Overstock.com, PETCO, Staples.com, Expedia.com, Barnes & Noble.com and Walgreens.... (Continue reading)

Regent Seven Seas Cruises Expands Scope Of Voyages With Unprecedented Savings

Fort Lauderdale, FL (Vocus/PRWEB ) March 4, 2009 - Regent Seven Seas Cruises (RSSC) today announced a dramatic expansion to its current menu of special offers for the balance of 2009 cruises, thanks to the phenomenal response to existing offers. Free Air, 2-for-1 Savings and Free Unlimited Shore Excursions, having been previously offered on select voyages, are now widely available on prime departure dates through the end of the year.

"What we are announcing is unprecedented for us," said Mark Conroy, President of Regent Seven Seas Cruises. "Whatever cruise destination luxury travelers are interested in visiting in 2009 - whether it is Alaska, Europe, Africa, Asia or Mexico and the Caribbean - we now have some truly compelling offers for them. Due to the tremendous demand generated by our previously-announced savings, we have decided to roll these out over a larger selection of departures. In terms of value, there has never been a better time to take a Regent cruise," he added.... (Continue reading)

Is Chicken Killing Your Drive?

Richard Wiley, age 32, has been facing what most guys dread...going from having sex 4 times a week in the beginning of his marriage to once every two weeks 10 years later. Most people would point to the stress of two kids and a job that has taken his drive for a major dip. The only problem is that Richard doesn't have that stress, he is just testosterone depleted.

What is strange is that Richard's grandfather has a higher testosterone level than Richard. It has been reported that the testosterone levels of most men in the US today are drastically lower than our grandfathers'.... (Continue reading)

Industry Executives and Government to Gather at the Green Transportation & Logistics World Summit in Zurich

The Summit, being held in Zurich on 20-21 February 2008, is the place where industry leaders from shippers, logistics providers, carriers, ports and government bodies will gather to discuss the business case for greening their supply chains through transportation and logistics initiatives - and - at the same time, learn how to save money, and improve efficiency and customer relations.

Over 30 expert speakers from industry leading companies will be there, including Nike, Hewlett-Packard, Schneider Electric, IBM, GE Energy, Lexmark, Cisco, Motorola, Intel, Fujitsu, Sharp Electronics, Deutsche Post World Net, Kuehne & Nagel, Wincanton, Christian Salvesen, Agility Logistics, the Swiss Federal Ministry of Transport, The UK Freight Transport Association, the European Environmental Agency and many more. For a complete list of speakers visit: http://www.greenlogisticsforum.com/2008/speakers.shtml.... (Continue reading)

Next Generation of Electronic Brief has Arrived, Says eTrial President

The short history of electronic briefs in the legal industry has turned another chapter, this time with an emphasis on pinpoint hyperlinks.

eTrial Communications President David Vanderport has written a revealing paper about the issues and evolution of the e-brief, from the simple Microsoft Word document first filed in 1997 to the pinpoint hyperlink. The paper, entitled "Electronic Law Briefs - High Tech to the Rescue," is now available for download at www.brief-lynx.com.

The paper examines the advantages of using e-briefs and the disadvantages of the current service models in the marketplace.

"While benefits are numerous, current tools are scarce - essentially limited to Microsoft Word, WordPerfect and Adobe Acrobat," writes Vanderport.... (Continue reading)

Synergize! Challenges Hollywood to Shape Up in the New Year

Synergize!, the leading health and fitness mecca in South Florida, announced today it is issuing a challenge to Hollywood residents to Shape Up in 2009. Beginning January 19th, Shape Up Hollywood participants will launch their battle against unwanted bulge and bad eating with semi-personal training sessions three times per week, metabolic testing, nutrition coaching sessions, a grocery shopping tour, and unlimited group exercise classes including spinning, pilates and yoga. Fifty lucky individuals will be selected from the pool of applicants to participate in the 12-week competition to shape up in the New Year. Interested parties should apply at www.shapeuphollywood.com.... (Continue reading)

Men's Health Expert Launches Martial Arts Training Video Download Programs

Lee Mainprize a 5th Degree Black Belt and Men's Health Magazine Expert has shown more than 1000 martial arts instructors how to develop the best martial arts students through his training programs and now for the first time is making these martial arts programs available to complete beginners and practitioners.

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Here is what experienced Master Instructor Garry Phillips of the Shogun World Martial Arts Association had to say about Lee Mainprize's programs "Since learning your programs I have changed the way I teach, I have enhanced the feel good factor for all students and instructors. Your teaching methods have inspired me and opened doors that were there but I could not see them before."... (Continue reading)

Irvine Company Apartment Communities Web Sites Win 'Standard of Excellence' Awards

Two Irvine Company Apartment Communities Web sites have been recognized by the Web Marketing Association with awards for their overall appearance and functionality in the categories of Real Estate and Intranet.

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In the real estate category, Rental-Living.com was recognized for "Real Estate Standard of Excellence." MyRental-Living.com was recognized in the intranet category for "Intranet Standard of Excellence." Both Web sites were designed by LJG Partners and developed by Sitewire.

"We're thrilled to receive these awards from the Web Marketing Association," said Nicole Conniff, Irvine Company Apartment Communities' senior director of marketing. "These awards recognize the incredible work that our marketing team and our agencies are doing together, and the valuable feedback from the judges will guide us as we strive to ensure that both Web sites are useful resources for potential and current residents of our communities. Rental-Living.com helps apartment seekers locate a home in their desired location, floor plan and price. And MyRental-Living.com is very popular among residents of our apartment communities."... (Continue reading)

Acai Plus Is Named The Top 2006-2007 Home Based Business Opportunity by Leading MLM Expert

Acai Plus, the new home based business opportunity from Tri Unity International, has just been named the top MLM business opportunity for 2006-2007, according to a leading MLM Expert.

“Imagine a company moving into a proven billion dollar market with a competitively superior product and, the ability to give people a Free bottle."

"Now imagine that you have the opportunity to be part of the ground floor marketing success of that company and what you have is a real winner,” says leading home based business expert Josh Beistle of Acai Plus.... (Continue reading)