BlueFire Digital, in conjunction with NextMedia Outdoor, Inc. is pleased to release a case study chronicling a recent success of out-of-home Bluetooth™ and SMS (text messaging) marketing campaign for a national clothing retailer.
With emergence of new technology and declining growth in traditional mediums, businesses constantly need an innovative way to reach consumers and drive sales. Mobile phone and other handheld devices provide unique and convenient opportunities to reach customers wherever they are.... (Continue reading)
eCycle announced today plans to offer two air-conditioning units (LVAC) that operate on low voltage (12 - 24VDC) and produce up to 24,000 BTU's. The LVAC offers users powerful and reliable air-conditioning that operates directly from batteries or in conjunction with an auxiliary power unit (APU).
eCycle, Inc. High Efficiency Compressor Drives
eCycle has been close coupling its line of SolidSlot™ brushless/motor generators to air-conditioning compressors for several years with outstanding results. Most recently, eCycle has been contracted by aerospace companies to assist in providing a high efficiency solution for non-flight critical air-conditioning in very light jets. After preliminary testing, suppliers reported that eCycle's compressor drives performed three times better than any previously tested equipment.... (Continue reading)
Flash & Bang Inc., a full-service agency specializing in advertising, design, and publicity, has been established at 1801 South Federal Highway in Boca Raton. Agency founder and president Michael P. Berger made the announcement.
The decision to open up shop in Boca Raton was based on my belief in the future growth of this market," said Berger. Boca Raton and the surrounding areas continue to experience a 'new urbanism characterized by dynamic redevelopment with a growing number of diverse businesses. These businesses need an agency that is a single point of responsibility for all marketing services, and an agency that is not afraid to push the creative envelope."... (Continue reading)
KnowledgeStorm (www.knowledgestorm.com), the Internet’s top-ranked search resource for technology solutions and information, today announced that is a Visionary Sponsor of the Business-to-Business Lead Gen Summits, hosted by MarketingSherpa (www.MarketingSherpa.com), a research firm publishing benchmark data and case studies on marketing.
These two-day intensive Summits are designed for business-to-business marketers to discover advanced tactics to generate quality sales leads via search marketing, public relations and e-mail marketing. The first 2005 Summit will be held on October 24-25 in Boston. The second 2005 Summit will take place November 17-18 in San Francisco.... (Continue reading)
Server Intellect (http://www.serverintellect.com), a provider of Windows-based Shared, Virtual Private Server (VPS) and Dedicated Web hosting solutions, announced today it has been named the fastest growing HELM Dedicated Server provider for the 3rd Quarter of 2006, ending September 30.
According to WebHost Automation, Ltd. (http://www.webhostautomation.com), maker of the popular HELM control panel system, Server Intellect has experienced client growth of over 300 percent in the past year. Its growth during Q3 2006 has made it the fastest growing dedicated provider utilizing the HELM control panel system. Both companies attribute the accelerated growth rate to the focus on the Windows hosting and developer sectors of the market.... (Continue reading)
The Car Insurance Megastore has been shortlisted for the 'Insurance Times Awards 2007' for the category - Broker / Intermediary Innovation of the Year with www.carinsurancequotes.uk.com.
Award entry synopsis
This category is aimed at creative thinking brokers, and rewards innovation that has improved business practices, performance or customer service. It could be a product, service, marketing or training based initiative and needs to have been developed in the 12 months prior to the award. The entry should demonstrate:
Definition of the innovation, who had the original idea, how long it took to develop and whether it was in house or via external suppliers
The results it has achieved and its future potential
Impact on staff - what training was implemented
How it was marketed and ongoing promotion plans
Company Profile
The Car Insurance Megastore is a rapidly growing internet-only motor broker based in Wolverhampton. Wayne Lee, (Director) set up the company in 2003, having worked in the industry for over 10 years and recognising an opportunity to replicate the success of some of the bigger internet brokers specialising in areas such as performance cars, lady drivers, and convicted drivers. The website www.carinsurancequotes.uk.com is going from strength to strength. It is this area of the business that this award entry refers to.... (Continue reading)
The American Board for Certification of Teacher Excellence (ABCTE) is hosting a "Become a Teacher" information sessions for professionals who want to change careers and teach in Philadelphia and Allentown.
At the session, attendees can meet ABCTE representatives to discuss how they can earn their teacher certification with the state-approved Passport to Teaching program. ABCTE will also offer program savings to attendees. For more information or to register to attend a free information session, visit www.abcte.org.... (Continue reading)
eBusiness Applications, Inc., a provider of market-leading AJAX-based enterprise software components, today launched EBA: Web ComboBox V3.0 to ASP.NET, J2EE, PHP and Classic ASP web application developers. V3 builds on core functionality developed to provide intelligent on-the-fly data retrieval on a web page. Software developers can use the component in web based forms to allow access to large databases in Internet Explorer, Firefox, Mozilla, Netscape, and Camino web browsers, and end users will be able to interact with data in a smooth interface that is like the desktop experience. Web ComboBox will provide functionality similar to what has been seen in popular desktop applications, and more recently in Google's popular GMail and Suggest applications.... (Continue reading)
On Saturday November 10th, Apocket Bleu will perform from 9:30 until 11:30 PM at a favorite hot spot among locals, Drazil at 6666 Black Horse Pike, Egg Harbor Township. Drazil is the only organic restaurant in all of Atlantic County and is a favorite of locals for both its food and its support of local talent. Tickets are $5 in advance and $10 at the door and may be purchased in advance by calling (609) 926-3195.
Apocket Bleu is comprised of four young men including former Bleak City band mates Paul LoPresti (keys, vocals) and Alexander "Sandy" Eldred (bass, vocals), along with Ryan Schugar (guitar, drums and vocals), and Jon Zoerb (drums, vocals). They will rock the house with their original songs and some well-known covers. The band members draw from a variety of genres to craft a unique sound not heard from other bands their age. Hailing from the greater Atlantic City area, they have enjoyed rising success with their jazz and classical infused original rock tunes. They are highly talented and knowledgeable musicians with tremendous collective playing experience given their youth. The result is a sophisticated sound with rich instrumentals and unique sounding vocals.... (Continue reading)
Americas Watchdog and its Homeowners Consumer Center have been leading in a national investigation of imported toxic Chinese in Florida, and numerous other states. "It's no longer a question of what US States have toxic Chinese drywall, its more like how many homes are affected. Our biggest worries right now aside from Florida, is Texas. We also think homeowners in Arizona, California, Nevada, Louisiana, the Pacific Northwest, Colorado, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Maryland, Hawaii, & the Mid West should be on the look out for this product."... (Continue reading)
Process and Product Quality Consulting, LLC (PPQC), the premier deliverer of CMMI services in Houston, TX, announced today that it has signed a partnership agreement with the Software Engineering Institute (SEI) at Carnegie Melon University in Pittsburgh, PA to deliver CCMI for Acquisition (CMMI-ACQ) training and appraisal services. This is a significant milestone as only SEI Partners are permitted to deliver services to this new process improvement model.
CMMI
The CMMI-ACQ is a process improvement model that provides guidance to acquisition organizations for initiating and managing the acquisition of products and services. The model focuses on acquirer processes and integrates bodies of knowledge that are essential for successful acquisitions. The CMMI-ACQ provides an opportunity for acquisition organizations
•to avoid or eliminate barriers and problems in the acquisition process through improved operational efficiencies
•to initiate and manage a process for acquiring products and services, including solicitations, supplier sourcing, supplier agreement development and award, and supplier capability management
•to utilize a common language for both acquirers and suppliers so that quality solutions are delivered more quickly and at a lower cost with the most appropriate technology... (Continue reading)
A well-respected board of 79 luxury travel experts has ranked the Hotel Claris in Barcelona as one of the world's greatest hotels. The selection is part of Forbes Traveler's 400 Best Hotels list, a collection of properties spread across six continents ranked in seven categories and declared to be the most luxurious and distinctive anywhere in the world.
According to Forbes Traveler, the Claris "remains the hippest hotel in Barcelona thanks to a unique mix of contemporary architecture and ancient art."... (Continue reading)
Brandini Toffee is heading into 2009 filled with optimism and enthusiasm. The teenage entr 00004000 epreneurial team of Brandon Weimer and Leah Post hope to build upon the accomplishments of 2008 that competitors twice their age would be eager to call their own. National recognition came in the form of a national television appearance with Martha Stewart, a selection as one of Oprah's 'Gift List' items for the Oprah.com website and being named 'Outstanding Chocolate' of the year with a Gold Sofi™ Award.... (Continue reading)
Factory Express, a leading national supplier of online office equipment, proudly presents Albert Bass as local sales manager. Al joins Factory Express with more than 20 years of professional experience in sales and product training with General Binding Corporation.
Al's expertise in the industry with laminating and print finishing equipment will be invaluable to local business owners seeking advice on how to save time and money using automated machines in their binderies, print shops and other commercial facilities.... (Continue reading)
Mesothelioma is a rare form of carcinoma of the mesothelium lining lungs or abdomen or heart usually associated with exposure to asbestos dust.
How do you get Mesothelioma? In most cases people who have mesothelioma were exposed to asbestos and breathed it into their lungs.
Mesothelioma (cancer of the mesothelium) is a disease in which cells of the mesothelium become abnormal and divide without control or order. They can invade and damage nearby tissues and organs. Cancer cells can also metastasize (spread) from their original site to other parts of the body. Most cases of mesothelioma begin in the pleura or peritoneum.... (Continue reading)
HydroWorx, the company whose underwater treadmill system is to be featured on 'The Biggest Loser' on October 25th, is taking part in a research project in conjunction with Texas A&M University and the Huffines Institute for Sports Medicine and Human Performance.
In the study, subjects trained for 12 weeks and were randomly assigned to the HydroWorx underwater treadmill or a land based treadmill to assess differences in training adaptations between the two means of exercise.
The preliminary results from the 16 subjects who have completed the training study, show important and beneficial responses from training on the HydroWorx water treadmill compared to responses from traditional training on a land-based treadmill. "Our DEXA analysis showed that those who trained on the HydroWorx treadmill gained lean body mass, lost fat mass, and reduced their android/gynoid ratio to a greater extent than those who trained on the land treadmill. On these DEXA measures, the HydroWorx training actually appeared to be superior to the land treadmill training" said Dr. Stephen Crouse Professor and PI, HydroWorx Research Project at Texas A&M.... (Continue reading)
Dr. N. Rowan Richards, DC, DABCI, FIACA, FICC, will explode the myths about Heart Disease, Cardiovascular Problems, and Heart Health. There are natural, effective, and non-toxic alternatives to heart and cholesterol medications. Teleseminar will be held on Wednesday, April 30th, at 7:30 PM Pacific Time.
1. You don't have to die from it.
2. You don't have to eat like a hamster! We'll explode the diet myths.
3. Heart medications are toxic.
4. There are natural, effective, and non-toxic alternatives to these medications.
5. You can avoid "Monday Morning" heart attacks.
6. There are sure-fire solutions to many common cardiovascular conditions,including: high blood pressure, irregular heart beats, hardening of the arteries, and heart failure. ... (Continue reading)
Bargains4Seniors, the age 55 and over discount and bargain destination, launched their new website. The site, www.Bargains4Seniors.com is free and includes travel, dining, shopping, financial and entertainment deals exclusively for the rapidly growing senior citizen and baby boomer population.
High profile companies such as Amazon and Travelocity have partnered with Bargains4Seniors. Additional site features include product recommendations, website reviews, discussion boards and must read articles.... (Continue reading)
Punta Piedra beach, Tulum, is in perfect shape despite summer storms, reports Bambu Kessler, host of La Via Laktea ocean-front cabañas. "We had to touch up the thatch on our roofs and balconies," she says, "and fix a few leaks, but we have been open for business all along. Most important, our beautiful beach, coconut palms and tropical foliage look as great as ever."
La Via Laktea, the Milky Way, consists of eight over-sized luxury cabañas on secluded Punta Piedra beach, about two hours south of the Cancun airport by car. A short drive from the world-famous Mayan ruins of Tulum, this boutique hotel nestles between the jungle and the Caribbean among dense palms and verdant tropical foliage right where the Sian Ka'an Biological Reserve begins. It is one of a few guest facilities on the almost undeveloped southern tip of the Rivieria Maya.... (Continue reading)
SilkFlowers.net, a new web site, provides exquisite artificial flower arrangements with all the soothing beauty and color of real flowers and without the headaches of daily maintenance.
"Not only are silk flower arrangements economical compared to fresh flowers, which constantly need to be replaced, but they can also be made to look completely natural," says Nancy Gilfilan of SilkFlowers.net. "Our flower arrangements are crafted with intricate leaf veins, perfectly sculpted petals and unfurling buds to imitate a live, fresh flower arrangement."... (Continue reading)