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Jewelry Central Partners with Nickelodeon for the Whole Lotta Love Sweepstakes

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 12:37:27 GMT

NEW YORK, N.Y., Feb. 2 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- JewelryCentral.com, a leading retailer of engagement rings and fine jewelry has entered into an agreement with Nickelodeon to provide prizes for the ParentsConnect.com sweepstakes. Nickelodeon is the most watched television network for kids in the United States, and a division of MTV Networks and Viacom Inc. (NYSE: VIA and VIA.B). For the grand prize, one lucky contestant will receive a heart-shaped diamond and garnet necklace from Jewelry Central. The grand prize winner will also receive other lovely items. Visit www.ParentsConnect.com to enter the sweepstakes.

Jewelry Central provides consumers with a superior alternative to shopping at a traditional retail store. The company offers thousands of independently certified loose diamonds, engagement rings and fine jewelry at exceptional values. In addition to the below retail prices, shoppers enjoy the extra convenience of browsing a vast selection of jewelry in one place from the comfort of their home or office. People are comfortable purchasing luxury items on the internet, and are buying less from brick and mortar retailers.

JewelryCentral.com provides a unique, simple and enjoyable way to buy engagement rings and fine jewelry. What makes the company a success is their dedication to customer service, and ongoing improvements to their Web site. To create a tangible visual experience, the company provides multiple views of each product, which can be enlarged to show detail. By making the buying experience more realistic, the company makes it easy to make an informed purchase.

This past fall, the company introduced 3D diamond movies to create a stunning visual experience for Web site visitors. Jewelry Central gives shoppers the option of viewing a beautiful three dimensional movie when looking at an individual diamond. Reviews of this new innovative content have been very positive, indicating increased customer satisfaction.

Each presentation shows how a diamond sparkles as light enters and exits the stone, while displaying flashes of color. This new technology dominates the Web in terms of having the most visually impressive presentation of a diamond. Most all other online companies do not offer their customers 3D diamond animations.

A famous animation studio in Hollywood, California developed this new technology. Animators built computer models to reproduce the facets and proportions of each diamond shape, and then used advanced CG technology to add color and produce the finished movies. Later this year, Jewelry Central will be introducing more animated content to enhance the customer experience.

Please visit www.jewelrycentral.com for more details.

NEWS SOURCE: Jewelry Central
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FlexShift: An Innovative Web-Based Employee Scheduling and Staffing Management Solution

Mon, 01 Feb 2010 14:05:04 GMT

STACY, Minn., Feb. 1 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- FlexShift Software, Inc.®, an innovator in Web-based staffing solutions, today announced the launch of FlexShift, a comprehensive solution to help companies strategically manage a wide array of staffing issues.

And, companies do not need to purchase any software or hardware. It's a secured staffing solution that's accessible via the Web. Additionally, there are no accompanying contracts or IT expenses. All that's needed is a computer, a browser and Internet connection.

FlexShift provides companies with the ability to manage employee scheduling tasks; to identify potential staffing gaps/shortages; and to procure temporary employees from a preferred staffing firms' network to fill the gaps/shortages quickly, reliably and efficiently.

Companies that need full control of employee shift-scheduling processes and temporary staffing needs will discover that FlexShift (www.flexshift.com) puts them in control. It maintains balance in employee scheduling by eliminating overstaffing and understaffing and it quickly obtains reliable temporary employees during critical staff shortage times.

"Many companies with variable/exempt shift-based scheduling processes are heavily dependent on temporary staffing firms. They are often frustrated by the lack of simple scheduling software to help identify staffing gaps/shortages in scheduling activities. Well, FlexShift does this and more. It also helps them to manage their staffing firms to supply temporary help quickly and accurately, especially during crunch times," says Benjamin Adegoke, Ph.D., founder and chief software architect for FlexShift Software.

From the moment a company identifies gaps/shortages, time is of the essence. This is where FlexShift provides the best support.

"It helps companies obtain the right temporary help from the right staffing firms for the right jobs at the right time," explains Adegoke.

FlexShift offers a better way for companies of all types (i.e., industrial, hotels and hospitality, healthcare, retail and restaurants) to effectively manage employee scheduling.

"Over-scheduling and under-scheduling staff costs companies money and time," says John Adegoke, director of sales for FlexShift Software.

Now, companies can manage all aspects of their staffing activities from a single, Web-based dashboard. On-demand, need-based shift scheduling can be done instantly and orders (resulting from scheduling gaps/shortages) can be created and submitted directly into the hands of preferred temporary staffing firms for fast and accurate delivery.

Companies with urgent temporary staffing needs can quickly search FlexShift's database and find participating firms with services to meet specific needs. A request for a service agreement is then forwarded to selected staffing firms. Once accepted, companies can begin submitting orders for immediate, temporary help.

And, if a company is already doing business with one or more temporary staffing firms outside of FlexShift, the software can manage all of them from a single point by inviting them to enroll.

Some other innovative features include: unlimited employee user accounts; 24 hour schedule access; unlimited supervisory accounts; shift capacity planning for planning staffing needs; integrated shift order management; temporary employee profile review (prior to shift engagement); spend monitoring; daily activity reports; and much more.

Free 24/7 customer support and training are provided. Participation in FlexShift is free for all staffing firms; non-staffing companies pay a low monthly fee of $49.95.

An add-on service is also available - JOT-TIME (1-866-JOT-TIME) - a telephone system for entering hours worked and for retrieving scheduled shift information.

About FlexShift Software:
FlexShift Software, Inc. is a leading provider of Web-based staffing solutions that ensures small to medium-sized businesses meet adequate daily staffing capacities.

Founded in April 2008, FlexShift is a privately-held company. Its mission is to continue to design outstanding software solutions to meet the changing needs of its clients.

FlexShift, JOT-TIME, FlexShift Software Inc., and the FlexShift Software logo are trademarks/registered trademarks of FlexShift Software Inc.

For more information, visit: www.flexshift.com.

NEWS SOURCE: FlexShift Software, Inc.
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Free Birthday Planning: New Website Offers Wide Variety of Venues, Creative Ideas, and Exceptional Service

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 16:20:50 GMT

NEW YORK CITY, N.Y., Jan. 28 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Birthday Party Reservations (BirthdayPartyReservations.com) provides a free service and fun solutions to make your special day memorable. Year after year it seems like there are more people to invite, there's more work to be done, and less time to do it. Planning a birthday has become a task only the very patient can overcome. However, with the help of Birthday Party Reservations (BPR), your birthday party planning just got a whole lot easier. Whether you're planning an intimate party for 5, or planning a birthday extravaganza with a guest list of 100, BPR makes throwing a birthday bash a piece of cake!

With hundreds of venues to choose from (and growing by the day), BirthdayPartyReservations.com knows the nightlife ins and outs of birthday party destinations such as New York City, Miami, Las Vegas, Los Angeles and Boston. Within the next two months, BPR also plans to take their Website international by adding our friends up north (Montreal), and our friends across the pond (London).

To celebrate the grand opening, BPR is offering a FREE birthday package to one lucky winner. To enter, become a fan of Birthday Party Reservations on Facebook facebook.com/BirthdayPartyRSVP where you can also chat with frequent users of BirthdayPartyReservations.com and stay up-to-date with the hottest nightlife news.

Birthday Party Reservations loves to plan parties and special events. BPR staff have years experience throwing bachelorette parties, Bar/Bat Mitzvah's and milestone birthdays. With event planning specialists ready and eager to assist you, there's no simpler way to plan your big day.

If you're planning to head out of town for a celebration, Birthday Party Reservations can also assist you by planning your entire itinerary. For example: Birthdays New York is a great way to celebrate your special day. With a complete guide to hotels in our featured cities coupled with a gift-giving page, BirthdayPartyReservations.com is a one-stop shop for everything you could possibly need to attend or throw a party.

Services include: pre-party planning, venue selection, venue site inspections, e-vite's, and an overall great time. For more information, please visit www.birthdaypartyreservations.com or call 347.828.RSVP (7787).

NEWS SOURCE: Birthday Party Reservations
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The Evolution of Lending: BusinessCashAdvance Creates Economic Stimulus Product

Wed, 27 Jan 2010 13:22:04 GMT

CORAL SPRINGS, Fla., Jan. 27 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- More and more financial institutions are tightening belts when it comes to lending money. That's why the concept of receivables-based lending has evolved and become a more viable option for small businesses than in the past. BusinessCashAdvance.com, where businesses go to grow, is a prime example of how the lending climate is changing.

In essence, small businesses have to get creative when it comes to borrowing money. And, BusinessCashAdvance.com is helping them to do just that through a product that provides flexibility, immediate cash and short-term capital without strict credit requirements or collateral.

The underwriting criteria for cash advances are different when compared to other unsecured business loan products. These loan alternatives are based on the established volume of sales. A percentage of the borrower's receivables are used as payment for the loan.

And, if the borrower makes no money one month, it pays nothing back. It only pays back when it has money coming in. It is business financing made easy. Small businesses are typically approved for cash advances in less than 24 hours.

These merchant cash advances are ideal for small businesses that are seeking working capital now. Seasonal businesses, retailers and restaurants are all perfect candidates.

The financial experts at BusinessCashAdvance.com understand the importance of getting the economy moving; without lending, a spending freeze occurs. By offering this lending product, the company has created its own economic stimulus package.

If businesses accept credit cards and process at least $5,000 per month, they can qualify for this small business loan alternative. Home-based businesses do not qualify. These small businesses can turn tomorrow's credit card receivables into cash today.

About Business Cash Advance:
BusinessCashAdvance.com is a premier provider of unsecured business loans for small businesses. When small businesses are unable to receive funds through conventional lending institutions to finance the growth of their business, BusinessCashAdvance.com is there to help.

The company funds small businesses throughout the U.S. and is located in South Florida.

For more information, visit: www.BusinessCashAdvance.com.

NEWS SOURCE: BusinessCashAdvance.com
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13 Percent Increase in U.S. Homeowners Who Say They Will Remodel in 2010

Wed, 27 Jan 2010 09:59:55 GMT

SUNNYVALE, Calif., Jan. 27 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- After a year of steady declines in home remodeling, the Spring 2010 RemodelorMove.com U.S. Remodeling Sentiment Report reveals a 13% increase in the number of homeowners who say they will remodel in the next 12 months. This increase follows a 5% increase in last year's Spring 2009 report. The continuing upward swing in remodeling sentiment indicates that 2010 will show a strong increase in remodeling activity.

The Spring 2010 Sentiment Report, a survey of 5,000 homeowners in the U.S. who are considering remodeling, also shows that the recession has had several impacts on U.S. homeowners. These include:

• The most popular projects in the past - remodeling the kitchen and bathrooms - have decreased in popularity, as adding a bathroom has taken the honors of the most popular project. This makes sense since, for many homeowners, updating an existing room can be put off because it is often seen as a "luxury," while for many the addition of a bathroom is a necessity due to changes in the needs of the family.

• Interest in do-it-yourself projects, both the actual building as well as acting as their own general contractor, has remained steady throughout the economic downturn.

• Economizing on the cost of materials is growing in popularity at the same time, as fewer homeowners are reporting they will use expensive materials for their remodel. The percentage of homeowners reporting they will use average costing materials remains the same.

• The number of homeowners reporting they are "excited" about remodeling has climbed to an all-time high of 54%, which is primarily due to homeowners who aren't excited about remodeling choosing to put their plans on hold to wait until the recession is over.

This may be a costly choice for homeowners since the cost to remodel now is as much as 20% lower than in 2006, according to a special cost to remodel study published earlier this year at www.remodelormove.com.

Summary Results from the Report:



	Homeowners who report they:			2008		2010	

Plan to hire a general contractor			66%		64%

Plan to do some of the remodeling work			67%		66%

Are excited about remodeling				48%		54%

Plan to remodel a bathroom				49%		42%

Plan to remodel the kitchen				55%		48%

Plan to add a bathroom					49%		53% .

Detailed report is available at www.remodelormove.com/survey_reports.cfm.

NEWS SOURCE: ABCD Publishing LLC
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LoanSifter Integrates Mortgage Product and Pricing Engine with Del Mar DataTrac Zero-defect Workflow Automation Platform

Fri, 22 Jan 2010 12:44:46 GMT

Market demands for pricing accuracy, and data quality met with bi-directional integrations.

SAN DIEGO, Calif. and APPLETON, Wis., Jan. 22 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Del Mar DataTrac®, Inc. (DMD), the leading provider of affordable mortgage lending automation solutions, and LoanSifter, the leading provider of Web-based product and pricing tools, have completed the integration of LoanSifter's namesake product and pricing engine (PPE) with DMD's flagship product, DataTrac.

Since 1991, Del Mar DataTrac has pioneered business intelligence, document imaging and management, and loan process workflow tools to create lenders' workflow automation solution of choice. LoanSifter provides the banking industry's most comprehensive tools for mortgage bankers, loan officers and secondary departments to price, manage, and market loans, monitoring over 130 correspondent and wholesale lenders.

LoanSifter's integration with DataTrac enables the transfer of borrower and loan information bi-directionally between the two systems, allowing a loan officer to create a borrower file in LoanSifter, DataTrac, or other POS / LOS. Within LoanSifter, the loan can be priced out and submitted to the lock desk. Lock Desk Managers can instantly price and re-price loans as they are being submitted to secondary, ensuring maximum revenue on every transaction. LoanSifter provides the option to automatically sync these files for changes occurring on either system, flowing bi-directionally between both systems on all updates. When this sync occurs, users from the secondary desk as well as the originators are optionally notified via email about exact updates made to the loan file.

"It is important to mortgage lenders that their mission critical systems work like a team, communicating with one another, sharing and updating data," said Del Mar DataTrac president Rob Katz. "This integration with Del Mar DataTrac vastly improves lenders' access to LoanSifter's product and pricing engine and marketing services on which they rely for accurate pricing, as well as long term borrower loyalty."

"LoanSifter's thoughtful integration with the DataTrac platform ensures the integrity of its centralized database," he added. "21st Century mortgage lenders place more value on data than did their predecessors, having weathered a 'perfect storm' caused in part by the need to translate data into business intelligence."

Using built-in permissions, lender management also has the ability to select which users are able to sync data to DataTrac to help preserve the database of record.

"Today's lenders require seamless, full-featured solutions that improve the quality of their data, provide better control and compliance, and deliver a competitive advantage and better profitability," said LoanSifter president Bruce Backer. "Whether a loan starts within LoanSifter or our eOriginations POS, the integration with DataTrac delivers an automated workflow, ensuring our customers realize all of these benefits and more."

LoanSifter supports DataTrac users' set-up of loan programs generically or by investor, with LoanSifter pulling investor names from DataTrac investor tables to correlate loan programs in both systems. For lenders that set up their loan programs specifically by investor, LoanSifter can ensure the proper loan program and investor are populated in DataTrac on rate lock requests. LoanSifter imports loan program parameters into DataTrac. For lenders who enter their loan programs generically, LoanSifter's import will import the loan program parameters and associate them with the appropriate loan program in the DataTrac loan program tables on a rate lock request.

The integration with LoanSifter is designed to leverage the best practice in rate lock request. Once the rate lock request has been made in LoanSifter, originators can no longer modify the pricing information.

About Del Mar DataTrac:
Founded in 1991, Del Mar DataTrac (DMD) is the leading provider of affordable loan automation solutions for mortgage lenders, banks, and credit unions. DMD offers a scalable workflow platform that enables lending best practices by leveraging DataTrac as the back-office hub along with a sophisticated point-of-sale system, a Web-based originator portal and commission engine, and a management dashboard - all in a paperless environment.

The DataTrac Suite is designed by mortgage lenders for mortgage lenders who strive to deliver extraordinary customer service, increase production and profitability, reduce risk, and streamline overall efficiency. For more information, visit www.dmdinc.com.

About LoanSifter, Inc.:
LoanSifter, Inc., provides the banking industry's most comprehensive tools for loan originators and secondary departments to price, manage, and market loans. The company's flagship product, LoanSifter, is an accurate, Web-based product eligibility and pricing solution providing banks, credit unions and mortgage bankers with comprehensive tools to improve their service levels and increase pull-through.

LoanSifter is also the leader in delivering point-of-sale and marketing tools to loan officers, with its eOriginations POS and highly customizable Website utilities; promotional rate tables, consumer-facing search, application, credit pull, and closing doc management. Automated tools include email campaigns, custom quoting for Zillow and LendingTree, scenario-specific rate monitoring alerts, and open house flyers. For more information about LoanSifter, call 920.268.4770 or visit www.LoanSifter.com.

NEWS SOURCE: Del Mar DataTrac
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ePly Online Event Registration Announces Sponsorship of Glotman Simpson Cycling

Fri, 22 Jan 2010 06:59:16 GMT

VANCOUVER, B.C., Canada, Jan. 22 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- ePly Services Inc. (@ePly), an online event registration software company based in North Vancouver, B.C. is pleased to announce their sponsorship of the Vancouver based cycling team and club Glotman•Simpson.

ePly has been eager to break into the race registration category and feels that sponsoring Glotman Simpson Cycling is a great opportunity to show their support for the community of cycling. "Team Glotman•Simpson and the Glotman Simpson Cycling Club is a dedicated supporter of pancreatic cancer research, and as an avid cyclist myself we feel proud to support such an organization," explains Rob Smith, Marketing Manager at ePly Services Inc.

"Glotman Simpson Cycling Club is dynamic and fast growing organization. Throughout the year the Club receives more than 500 registrations and pancreatic cancer donations. The only way to handle this volume was to partner with an online registration service. ePly online event registration gives us the flexibility to run our membership application, hill climb charity event and other race registrations though an easy online Web based setup," says team Director and Manager Bjoern Ossenbrink.

ePly Services Inc. and Glotman Simpson Cycling's sponsorship will run for the duration of the 2010 cycling season.

About ePly:
ePly has been providing online event registration software to their clients since 2001. ePly's registration software was developed to assist event planners in their registration process for events, conferences, meetings, trade shows etc. For more information on ePly's online registration software, visit www.eply.com.

About Glotman•Simpson Cycling:
Team Glotman•Simpson was created by a group of friendly riders who wanted to promote a positive image for cycling. The race team represented the team colors well at several podium finishes and 3 BC Provincial Championships in 2009, and the Club grew to 100+ members.

In 2009, the club, team and our sponsors fundraised $42,000 towards Pancreatic Cancer Research at the BC Cancer Agency. www.glotmansimpsoncycling.ca.

NEWS SOURCE: ePly Services Inc.
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Building Engines, Inc. Reports Strong 2009 Revenue Growth Despite Difficult Economy, Announces Continued Expansion of Client Service Programs

Thu, 21 Jan 2010 16:45:26 GMT

BOSTON, Mass., Jan. 21 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Building Engines, provider of a comprehensive Web-based operations management solution for owners and managers of all property types, today announced overall recurring revenue growth of 34 percent in 2009, matching its strong performance in the previous year. Despite the struggling real estate market in a difficult economy, the company broadened product functionality, enhanced platform usability, and increased its service programs - adding significant new names to a growing stable of tier one clients.

"Our clients, both new and existing, took advantage of the resource efficiencies they can achieve with our solutions," said David Osborn, Building Engines CEO. "Difficult economic times demand close resource management and our program helps managers realize the cost savings necessary to maintain strong property performance metrics."

In addition to noteworthy new client acquisitions Manulife Financial, BF Saul, Northwest Healthcare and Federal Realty Investment Trust, Building Engines also expanded its existing client base with Normandy Real Estate Partners and Related Real Estate Group. Existing client property additions increased 17 percent in 2009, accounting for approximately 50 percent of the total recurring revenue growth.

"Strong existing client growth is testimony to the excellence of our program," said Osborn. "2009 was a very challenging year for real estate - a rapidly declining economy lead to plummeting occupancy rates and lower cash flows. We responded by helping clients optimize property performance through a powerful Web-based operations management system, best-of-breed operations practice advisories and critical market intelligence." He added, "In what will be an equally difficult year, our services will play a critical role in helping modern real estate organizations survive and thrive in 2010."

Building Engines' state-of-the-art product development and deployment team continued platform expansion in 2009, launching more than 17 significant enhancements to its Web-based operations management solution, including: additional Web services integrations; building Websites; mobile enhancements; a true tenant portal; interactive resource scheduling; new lobby access and management features, including modern building directories and self-service check-in kiosks - all underscored by a responsive client service arm.

"We constantly strive to help our clients work better," said Osborn. "As a 'Service First' organization, we understand the critical role active service and support plays in the property management field and its importance to the bottom line. We are not simply a vendor - we are an effective real estate technology partner to our clients. When times get tough, that proactive service-oriented approach makes all the difference. Just ask our clients."

About Building Engines, Inc.:
Building Engines is a Web-based system providing owners and managers of all property types with a comprehensive solution for improving operations and workflow management. Founded in 2000 by an entrepreneurial team of building and facilities operations management professionals, Building Engines serves the needs of 80 enterprises, managing more than 1,700 individual facilities and 200 million sq. ft. of property.

More information: www.buildingengines.com.

NEWS SOURCE: Building Engines, Inc.
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PremiumEcigarette Works to Make E-cigarettes as Accessible as Traditional Cigarettes

Thu, 21 Jan 2010 05:59:29 GMT

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va., Jan. 21 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- PremiumEstore LLC has been closely monitoring the news about the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulating e-cigarettes. Today, it is excited to announce that the FDA cannot regulate electronic cigarettes, making it possible to now offer its products to national chains, and other retailers, on a wholesale basis.

A recent ruling by U.S. District Court Judge Richard Leon sided with two electronic cigarette suppliers in their lawsuit against the FDA, explains an Associated Press article.

Last year, two e-cigarette companies sued the government after regulators stopped shipments of electronic cigarettes because the FDA said it found cancer-causing ingredients in the products. This was despite manufacturers' claims that the products were safer than tobacco cigarettes.

And, while the FDA recently gained the power to regulate tobacco-based cigarettes, electronic cigarettes don't contain tobacco, and don't fall under that regulation.

Electronic cigarettes provide smokers with the freedom to smoke everywhere. They are tobacco and tar free. The smoke is almost comparable to traditional cigarettes.

"So, smokers can now go ahead and purchase electronic cigarettes with ease and stop smoking traditional cigarettes," says Vitali Servutas, co-owner PremiumEstore.

The E-cigarette provides smokers with the physical sensation of a cigarette without the dangerous side effects. A vapor liquid simulates smoke and a microprocessor activates an orange glowing light at the tip.

The electronic cigarette is safe to use in the house or car. There is no flame required, making it even safer than traditional cigarettes. And, it does not provide any second-hand smoke hazards.

"This ruling provides us with the ability to sell e-cigarettes to wholesale distributors and small business owners at a better price," Servutas adds. "That's why we're currently pursuing national chains. We want to make the e-cigarette just as accessible as the traditional cigarette."

The e-cigarette is perfect for people who want to break free of the habit completely, and for smokers working in non-smoking environments.

Wholesale buyers will benefit from buying PremiumEcigarette products because it provides customers with top-notch quality products in addition to a high level of customer support. It also offers several models, including two of the best (PR110 and PR111), and maintains the lowest prices on the market for the two-part models.

PremiumEcigarette provides free shipping for all of its U.S. products in addition to same day, Saturday or next business day shipping; a 30-day money back guarantee; and refill cartridges that are equivalent to more than one pack of regular cigarettes.

For more information, visit: www.PremiumEcigarette.com.

NEWS SOURCE: PremiumEstore LLC
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New Website Aims to Simplify the Process of Finding Performance Based Marketing and Media Opportunities

Tue, 19 Jan 2010 07:59:28 GMT

LOS ANGELES, Calif., Jan. 19 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- An innovative new industry Website from 562 Media, Inc., TheLeadPages.com, is aiming to help media buyers, marketing directors and companies looking to purchase online and offline media on a performance basis.

The Lead Pages offers a simple, intuitive industry directory where media buyers and marketing managers can easily search for companies offering pay per call, pay per lead, affiliate marketing and technology services all in one centralized location.

The directory provides industry professionals an easier way to search for opportunities specific to their industry, media type and lead type with over one hundred different search variables. The Lead Pages' proprietary tools enable media buyers to find opportunities in minutes with just a few simple clicks. Additionally, the site includes discussion forums and industry news resources providing additional opportunities for industry professionals to learn and connect.

Melissa Rosno, Managing Director of parent company 562 Media, stated, "After years of experience in Web development and marketing, our team realized that the task of finding specific performance based marketing opportunities was still not a simple one. In a rapidly growing industry it can be difficult to keep up with the launch of new companies and marketing opportunities. If we can help those media buyers and marketing managers that are seeking out these opportunities and save them time and money in the process, then we have accomplished our goal."

For lead generation and performance based media or technology providers, TheLeadPages.com offers both free and featured listing options thus making it possible for all companies to participate.

"If initial results and industry feedback are any indication The Lead Pages is proving to be a valuable industry resource. We hope that media buyers and providers alike will see the value of their participation. We feel we have created a tool that will benefit both the companies seeking new marketing opportunities and those who provide these services alike," said Rosno.

Lead generation and performance based industry providers are encouraged to submit their company information for inclusion in the directory.

For more information about The Lead Pages please visit www.theleadpages.com.

About TheLeadPages.com (a 562 Media Website):
Based in Long Beach, California, 562 Media, Inc. has been creating web properties since 2004. 562 Media has developed numerous proprietary solutions for the real estate, financial services, retail and B2B markets. The 562 Media team offers a unique blend of software, yellow pages, direct marketing and lead generation industry experience.

NEWS SOURCE: 562 Media, Inc.
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Conservative PAC Says Joseph Kennedy Taking More Votes from Martha Coakley in U.S. Senate Race

Mon, 18 Jan 2010 14:04:34 GMT

Coakley drops below 50 percent thanks to Kennedy.

WASHINGTON, D.C., Jan. 18 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- William Greene, Chairman of the conservative online political action committee RightMarch.com PAC, announced today that Independent candidate Joseph Kennedy is taking enough votes from Martha Coakley to ensure her loss in the upcoming special election for U.S. Senate in Massachusetts.

"Our proprietary internal polling of likely voters in Massachusetts this past weekend makes one thing very clear," said William Greene, Chairman of the RightMarch.com PAC. "Joe Kennedy is siphoning off a large chunk of votes from Martha Coakley, the Democrat nominee for U.S. Senate."

The special election, to fill the remaining two years of the late Sen. Edward Kennedy's term, will be held on January 19th. Besides Joseph Kennedy (who is not related to Ted Kennedy), Coakley and Republican Scott Brown will also be on the ballot.

"In many 'normal' elections, when there is a third-party candidate like Joe Kennedy, he often takes votes from the Republican candidate," said Greene. "But in this special election, we're seeing that Republicans who originally weren't going to vote are now planning to vote for Joe Kennedy, and more importantly, a large percentage of Democrats are also planning to vote for Kennedy - more than likely, because of confusion regarding his name. Polls are showing Coakley at below 50 percent now - it's obvious that things would be different if Kennedy weren't on the ballot."

The RightMarch.com PAC is a Web-based, conservative political action committee, dedicated to giving hundreds of thousands of hardworking, patriotic Americans across the country a strong collective voice in the political process.

For more information, visit www.RightMarchPAC.com.

NEWS SOURCE: RightMarch.com PAC
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Congressman Jesse Jackson Jr. Launches New Website: Reaching Voters in New and Exciting Ways

Mon, 18 Jan 2010 12:21:21 GMT

CHICAGO, Ill., Jan. 18 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Congressman Jesse Jackson Jr., the incumbent candidate for Illinois 2nd Congressional district, has launched his new Website.

The new Website found at www.jessejacksonjr.org, focuses on new Web strategies to increase the Get Out The Vote (GOTV) efforts for the campaign. The new Website encourages supporters to share their ideas with the Congressman, participate in polls and attend fundraising events.

The site has been launched to coincide with the upcoming primary election, scheduled for February 2, 2010. The campaign hopes that this new site will aid supporters and curious voters in their quest for information regarding the Congressman's views, plans and upcoming events.

Additionally, the site will serve as a starting point for the campaign's new Web strategy to engage more voters.

Congressman Jackson's campaign invites all interested parties to visit the new Website and assist the Congressman incorporating new ideas into his policy goals.

Interested parties can contact the campaign at info@jessejacksonjr.org or visit the new site at www.JesseJacksonJr.org.

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James Allen Welcomes The New Year In Style

Thu, 14 Jan 2010 08:59:49 GMT

NEW YORK, N.Y., Jan. 14 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Through unique innovations and a forward-thinking approach, JamesAllen.com has firmly established itself as a leader in the online diamond retail industry, providing customers with top-quality diamond rings for substantially less cost. Simply put, James Allen offers the very best classic and contemporary diamond engagement rings. The option to design your own ring provides customers with what they want - a perfect expression of love, exactly how they imagine it. This year, James Allen is thrilled to present even more exciting changes.

In 2010, James Allen is expanding its inventory to include hundreds of new designer rings. From glamorous wedding rings to one-of-a-kind engagement rings, you'll be amazed by the rich variety and elegant design of their dazzling new jewelry. Like Tiffany's, Cartier, Harry Winston and De Beers - at James Allen you'll find amazing designer rings with certified diamonds that reflect graceful taste and refined sensibilities.

The thrill that comes from selecting the perfect engagement ring is incomparable. With so many different types of diamond rings to choose from, it's fun to let friends take part in the excitement. That's why James Allen has taken a huge step into social media - now customers can ask for their friends' opinions, comments, raves and reviews on Facebook.

James Allen recently launched innovative 3D imagery, and the positive reception has been overwhelming - customers can truly experience every engagement ring on the Web site in a remarkable, near-tangible way. This year, James Allen will unveil even more exciting technological advances that will make 2010 seem like 2020.

"Why pay more for quality engagement rings at jewelry stores when you can enjoy the discount, convenience and 30 day money back guarantee of online shopping?" says James Schultz, Founder and President of JamesAllen.com. "We only offer the very best certified diamonds - each comes with a certificate from the American Gem Society (AGS), Gemological Institute of America (GIA) or the International Gemological Institute (IGI).

We're also making improvements to our user interface that will provide every customer with unique search and purchase options. Now you can design your ring exactly how you want it - with no fuss - and for less than you think. We understand that every customer has different needs and preferences - that's why we offer the best customer service in the business," he adds.

"Loose diamonds, wedding rings, high quality engagement rings, design your own - whatever you're looking for, James Allen offers the best for less."

For details, please see www.JamesAllen.com.

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Libya Expeditions Announces New 2010 Libya Adventure Tours

Wed, 13 Jan 2010 09:00:57 GMT

Leading Libya Travel Operator Unveils Fascinating Sahara Journeys.

LOS ANGELES, Calif., Jan. 13 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Libya Expeditions, Libya's leading tour operator and travel adventure specialist, today announced the addition of two highly anticipated Libya desert adventure tours to its holiday package line-up for Spring and Fall 2010 - the 12 day introductory "Libya Desert Explorer - Ubari Lakes" and the 14 day Sahara adventure, "Libya Odyssey - Into the Desert."

The North African country of Libya, long shrouded in mystery, has earned a cult reputation in recent years among adventure enthusiasts and the discerning cultural traveler looking for more than the usual "sun, sea, and sand" destination. Long a crossroads of ancient civilizations, Libya is an incredible land of majestic classical ruins and awe-inspiring desert landscapes and is home to five UNESCO World Heritage Sites: The Roman ruins of Leptis Magna and Sabratha; the Hellenic ruins of Cyrene; the desert town of Ghadames; and the Rock-Art Sites of the freakish Tadrart Akakus.

"Customers demanded, and we delivered," said Ryad Sunusi, Libya Expeditions Founder and CEO. "Libya is one of the most beautiful and magical travel destinations in the world, and we are pleased to offer travelers an opportunity to get off the beaten track and experience the incredible scenery and other-worldly landscapes of the Libyan Desert."

"Libya Desert Explorer - Ubari Lakes" takes you deep into the heart of the Sahara and into serene landscapes of outstanding beauty, a land often described as "touched by the Gods." Places visited include Germa; desert capital of the mysterious Garamantian Empire; the tranquil and gorgeous Ubari Lakes; the Metkhandoush Valley and its open art gallery of Neolithic Rock-Art; and the magnificent and foreboding Tadrart Akakus; a landscape reminiscent of an alien planet, with its bizarre rock formations, wadis, and cave art. From $2,230 per person, double occupancy, Land Only.

"Libya Odyssey - Into the Desert" takes the journey even further, venturing into one of the most amazing and remote places on Earth - Waw Al-Namus, an extinct volcano that rises out of the desert sands and is awe-inspiring in its solitary splendor. From $2,570 per person, double occupancy, Land Only.

Libya recently announced an ambitious strategy to attract 1.5 Million tourists annually by 2012; and to that effect, loosened tourist visa procedures so visas for most nationalities can be obtained on arrival.

Top countries sending tourists to Libya are Italy, France, Germany, Spain, Canada, and the U.K.

About Libya Expeditions LLC:
Libya Expeditions™ is a full-service Libya tour operator that provides comprehensive Libya travel services, focusing on escorted Libya cultural, archaeological, and desert adventure tours and holidays; and has rapidly become the leading operator of escorted tours to Libya.

Libya Expeditions is committed to promoting responsible tourism - supporting the local Libyan economy whilst retaining respect for traditional customs and way of life. As a 100 percent Libyan owned company, we employ local drivers and guides who are part of their traditional community, thus providing a sustainable income whilst protecting an established way of life.

For more information on our Libya tour packages and itineraries, and to make a reservation, please visit www.libyaexpeditions.com.

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Shadow Inventory Properties May Contribute to Next Wave of Foreclosures in 2010

Mon, 11 Jan 2010 06:59:38 GMT

LOS ANGELES, Calif., Jan. 11 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The year 2009 has come to a close and the real estate professionals at Bank Foreclosures Sale are gearing up to continue to provide real estate investors with the most current information on foreclosures in 2010.

While the Obama administration has worked to quell foreclosures, it appears that these efforts may not be enough. High unemployment continues to plague the real estate market and, as a result, according to an article in the New York Times, an estimated 2.4 million foreclosed homes will be added to the list of 2010 foreclosures. This will lead to prices going down even more - another 10 percent or so.

"It appears that we may be seeing a surge of 'shadow inventory' properties appear on the market," says Simon Campbell, real estate analyst for Bank Foreclosures Sale. "These are properties that, as of yet, have not been calculated into official inventory numbers. They include homes repossessed by lenders through foreclosures and similar actions and homes where owners are 90 days or more delinquent on payments."

However, statistics do show that lenders may finally be closer to finding a solution for the home mortgage crisis.

"The question now remains," says Campbell, "about how fast can they work to stem these potential foreclosures. Until we see a reduction in the number of foreclosures, we cannot get too hopeful about restoring housing industry stability."

Even with this progress, unemployment remains at a record high. And congressional leaders continue to look for ways that millions of people who have lost their jobs will be able to stay in their homes. For instance, U.S. Rep. Barney Frank (D-Mass.) wants $3 billion to be allocated to such a program to help stem foreclosures.

About Bank Foreclosures Sale:
Bank Foreclosures Sale is a leading foreclosure listing service. It provides real estate investors with a large database of up-to-date foreclosure listings throughout the U.S.; listings are refreshed daily. Cheap foreclosure listings are readily available in all regions.

Bank Foreclosures Sale also offers customer support service via e-mail to real estate investors who navigate its database of foreclosed homes. Over the years, the company has worked to assemble a team of real estate experts with practical experience in the foreclosure industry. They have developed a large network of resources throughout the real estate industry.

For more information, visit: www.BankForeclosuresSale.com.

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Online Think Tank Explores Ways in Which Education Can Shape the 21st Century

Thu, 07 Jan 2010 17:07:50 GMT

CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Jan. 7 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Institute for the Future of Education, a new online discussion group initiated by students and educators around the globe, is asking how tradition-bound schools can evolve to meet the changing needs of the new Millennium. It can be found at instituteforthefutureofeducation.org. The forum addresses questions like:

Why do schools still place so much emphasis on the memorization of reams of facts, when the Web makes much of this unnecessary? Why do educators not seriously investigate how to save costs by pushing laptop and smartphone technologies to their limits?

Why, in our electronically interconnected age, are curricular and budgetary decisions in school districts made on the basis of the standard model of one teacher in a classroom of 30 students, which hasn't changed in 2500 years?

Why do educational systems in North America, for example, leave students largely ignorant of the history and cultures of huge swaths of the globe, like Africa, Asia, and the Islamic world? In foreign language study, why do French and Spanish represent 85 percent of classes taught in America, and Chinese less than 1 percent, despite the fact that in the 21st century China has a far greater influence on the planet socially, economically, politically, and culturally?

Why is Environmental Science largely ignored in most schools? Or economics? Why are geometry and calculus, which are thought to build problem-solving skills but are of little practical value to most students, still taught instead of Java, BASIC, or HTML, which could develop the same skills but also be immediately useful?

The group grew organically out of various on and offline discussions occurring among students, postdocs. research fellows and professors at Teachers College at Columbia University, the University of Tokyo, the Ecole Polytechnique in Paris, Kansas State University, the Graduate School of Education at Harvard, Hong Kong University, and the University of Cambridge, among others.

Comments are welcome, and can be made on the site or by writing futureofeducationinstitute@gmail.com .

Visit: www.instituteforthefutureofeducation.org.

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Publishers Newswire Announces its Latest List of 'Books to Bookmark' for Q4 2009

Wed, 30 Dec 2009 15:07:45 GMT

REDONDO BEACH, Calif., Dec. 30 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Publishers Newswire (PNW), an online resource established in 2004 for small publishers, as well as lesser known and first-time book authors, has announced its latest semi-annual "Books to Bookmark" list, for the fourth quarter of 2009. This list is a round-up of new and interesting books (and e-books) which are often missed due to not originating from major New York book publishing houses, or "big name" authors.

"Even with the slower economy, ardent authors and small publishers continue to give voice to their muse in print," said PNW editor Christopher Laird Simmons. "And, thanks to breakout products like Amazon's Kindle, e-book versions - which were a gimmick a few years ago - are swiftly becoming ubiquitous." Simmons has been a working journalist for 25 years, and has written widely on the topic of publishing, marketing, and e-books.

The following list of books are provided as "worth a look" for media and booksellers, as well as avid readers of new and unique literary content. To learn more about these and other books, in detail, visit: www.publishersnewswire.com.

• Rock Star's Rainbow - They Threw Him Out A Plane, But They Couldn't Throw Out His Story

"Rock Star's Rainbow," by author Kevin Glavin (ISBN-13: 978-0982546604, Kevin Glavin Publishing, 500 pp., paperback), is a new novel chronicling a recent and mysterious scandal involving one of the nation's most cherished "icons." The far-fetched story begins in August 2009, when a renowned entertainment reporter is thrown out of a plane over Los Angeles. At the time of his unfortunate death, he was completing a manuscript detailing the strange personal life of the most secretive mega star of our time - "Rook." The quixotic adventure journeys from L.A. to Amsterdam, to India, and back. Along the way, Rook struggles with celebrity excess, re-ignites with his old flame, gets mixed up with the mafia, and must rescue the daughter he never knew he had. From the heights of hedonism to the depths of despair, this topical parody explores the "beast of fame."

• New Book: Murder Mystery Solved on Montana Forest after 175 Years

In his latest book titled, "Saving Eden" (ISBN-13: 978-0979129391, EnDeavours Publishing, 386 pp., paperback; editor: Nathan Condron), set in the Tobacco Valley, Montana author David C. Deavours shares a message of environmental awareness through a fictional story full of mystery, adventure, romance and tragedy. Deavours relocates his main character, Nate Stone, from his Southern Appalachian home and plunges him into the wilds of Montana's Kootenai National Forest, where Nate suddenly finds himself enveloped in an unsolved murder mystery dating in the early 1800s.

• Falling Apart: Newly Released Book Depicts 'Anti' Bernie Madoff Character

The media is saturated with real-life accounts of financial scoundrels such as Madoff, Sanford, and Rothstein making people sadly aware of men who strive to cheat their clients through alleged criminal schemes and outright theft. Such is the story line of husband and wife co-authors Ken and Tammy Brown's "Falling Apart" (ISBN-13: 978-1605943954, Llumina Press, 224 pp., paperback; also available in hardcover). However, the man in this book is innocent. Set in today's world of financial disintegration, "Falling Apart" is a timely book that depicts the horrors one man faces as his life crumbles to dust and ashes.

• New Book Helps Women Find Peace and Happiness after Abusive Male Relationship

A Step Beyond Publishing announces its first non-fiction, and potentially controversial book: "I Apologize to All Women in the World - From Man" (ISBN-13: 978-0979972409). The author, Billy Prowell, inspires women to accept their roles as dignified creations of God and to reject the assumed role, imposed by men, of indentured servant. This new book provides readers with a process to heal and inspires the wounded to rebuild their lives without harboring hatred in their hearts. Through thought-provoking letters and 11 different relationship examples, readers will gain insight into the egotistic behaviors of men and the gullibility of women.

• New Book Exonerates Thomas Jefferson in DNA Controversy over Slaves and Sally Hemings

In this startling and revelatory new book, William G. Hyland Jr. shows not only that the evidence against Jefferson is lacking, but that in fact he is entirely innocent of the charge of having sexual relations with Hemings. "In Defense Of Thomas Jefferson: The Sally Hemings Sex Scandal" (ISBN-13: 978-0312561000, Thomas Dunne Books, 320 pp., hardcover; also in Kindle edition - ASIN: B002UL3392), has just been published by St. Martins Press and concerns the major historical controversy surrounding Mr. Jefferson and his slave, Sally Hemings. "In Defense" claims to definitively destroy the cultural myth that Jefferson had any relationship with Ms. Hemings.

• 'Party Line' May Touch the Very Dreams of its Readers

Sageous Press has announced the release of "Party Line" (ISBN-13: 978-0578035932, Sageous Press, 328 pp., paperback). a new novel by Peter A. Luber. This, Luber's second foray into the realm of dreams, establishes a unique vision which serves not only to entertain but to enlighten the reader as to the depths of his or her own consciousness. His first work, "Oneironauticus," was published in 2008 by Sageous. The narrative of "Party Line" consists of the dreams of seven troubled, doomed, or inspired individuals. Each dreamer's personality and experience form both the content and style of their respective chapters. This creates a reading environment that truly portrays, rather than simply describes, the nocturnes and relationships of the major characters.

• The Unbearable Sadness of Zilch - New Novel Exposes Hollywood Hyper-reality in Intimate Private Investigation

No one is innocent ... not in this town. In this town, the apocalypse has come and gone, lifting the veil of innocence like a great velvet curtain in an old movie house, where the only victims that don't return for the sequel are the gods themselves, struck out long ago by the big blue pencil. In this town, every man, woman, and child takes the limits of his or her own field of vision to be the limits of the world. In his latest novel, "The Unbearable Sadness of Zilch" (ISBN-13: 978-1440158261, iUniverse, 160pp., hardcover; also available in paperback), Konrad Ventana explodes the myths behind the so-called Star Machine with a whole new level of intimate private investigation.

• Unique Booklet Helps Readers to Discover in Thirty Minutes or Less How to Accomplish Everything One Desires

A new booklet by author, motivational speaker, and business expert Marty Niedelman, "Rx For Success" (no ISBN), is a clear concise manuscript to help anyone achieve their goals and aspirations. Many people work hard and struggle to survive. Others do things in a certain way and have all the wealth and fame. Marty has combined the knowledge of many motivational books, tapes, courses, and lectures. He feels in essence, everyone is saying the same thing in different ways. By reading his booklet in thirty minutes or less, people will reap the benefit of reading many books which could amount to thousands of pages. Available in eBook and print editions.

• Authoritative Guide to Long Term Care Insurance Now Available in Electronic Editions

Almost for sure, you or a family member will need expensive long term care someday. How will you pay for it? What public or private insurance options are available to you? Now you can get those through "Dignity for Life: Five Things You Should Know Before Considering Long Term Care Insurance" (ISBN-13: 978-0615142531; also Kindle Edition - ASIN: B0030GFC4K) by Cameron Truesdell, CEO of LTC Financial Partners, LLC (LTCFP), one of America's most experienced long term care insurance agencies. The latest edition is also available for iPhone, using the Kindle for iPhone App.

More Information:
For more information on these and other books and entertainment publishing you likely have never heard of, visit: publishersnewswire.com/news/publishing-news/book-news.

To read a timely article on "The Present and Future of e-Books," originally published in Nov. 2004, featuring a round-table of authors and publishers, visit:
publishersnewswire.com/2004/11/20/PNW988_090234.php.

Publishers Newswire is an online publication, part of the Neotrope News Network. Books to Bookmark™, Books2Bookmark™, Publishers Newswire™, and Neotrope, are service marks and trademarks of Neotrope®, Redondo Beach / Torrance, Calif., USA. All rights reserved. All other trademarks acknowledged.

NEWS SOURCE: Publishers Newswire
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Mailscape Named Best Exchange Administration Tool for Second Consecutive Year

Wed, 23 Dec 2009 04:59:58 GMT

LOS ANGELES, Calif., Dec. 23 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- ENow, Inc., a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner specializing in high-end Exchange consulting and the development of software to simplify Exchange system management, announced today that its award-winning monitoring and reporting solution Mailscape was selected as the winner in the Exchange Server Administration category of the MSExchange.org Readers' Choice survey for the second year running.

MSExchange.org conducts regular polls to discover which product is preferred by Exchange administrators in a particular category of third party solutions for Microsoft Exchange Server. The awards draw a huge response per category and are based entirely on the visitors' votes.

"Our Readers' Choice Awards give visitors to our site the opportunity to vote for the products they view as the very best in their respective category," said Sean Buttigieg, MSExchange.org manager. "MSExchange.org users are specialists in their field who encounter various solutions for Exchange Server at the workplace. Their vote serves as a solid peer-to-peer recommendation of the winning product."

With over half a million unique visitors each month, MSExchange.org provides administrators with the latest Microsoft Exchange news, articles, add-on software and general advice. The site is also home to one of the largest Exchange communities, making MSExchange.org the #1 resource for Exchange administrators.

"We are honored to accept this prestigious award once again and believe it confirms that our unique approach to product management is valued by the Exchange community," noted JP Gundotra, ENow's Principal Architect. "We spend a lot of time with our clients and Exchange experts from around the globe to ensure that Mailscape continues to provide quality features and functionality that Exchange Administrators find valuable."

Mailscape is a complete systems management tool that combines all the key elements for Exchange monitoring, reporting and administration into a single solution. Mailscape's innovative reporting module and robust monitoring features, coupled with personalized dashboard views that engage the Help Desk and other key personnel, continue to make Mailscape the preferred Exchange monitoring and reporting solution by administrators everywhere.

To learn more about Mailscape, visit our website at www.enowinc.com.

About ENow, Inc.:
ENow is a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner specializing in high-end Exchange consulting and the development of software to simplify Exchange system management. The company's flagship product is an innovative utility called Mailscape that provides administrators with a "one-look dashboard view" of the entire Exchange environment.

For More Information:
Tel: +1 877 TRY ENOW
Email: info@enowinc.com
Web: www.enowinc.com.

NEWS SOURCE: ENow, Inc.
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Online Fitness Tracking Program Integrates with Garmin Fitness Activity Monitors

Mon, 21 Dec 2009 16:06:45 GMT

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Dec. 21 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Interactive Health Partner (InteractiveHealthPartner.com), developed by PCE Health & Fitness, recently expanded exercise logging and fitness tracking capabilities by integrating with Garmin (NASDAQ GS: GRMN) running and fitness devices. Now users can quickly upload workout data from Garmin Forerunner devices into their personal online health and fitness account. It's as easy as plugging in their Garmin fitness device and clicking a button to upload results to their exercise log! When viewing their fitness tracker users instantly see the exercise results saved by their Garmin activity monitor, including distance, time, calories and heart rate.

Bringing this exciting new feature to organizations that use the IHP to manage their members' health and fitness and to individual users in the LifeSpan Fitness Club makes it easy to track all physical activity in one central online location. Users can upload workout data automatically saved by any IHP certified device including Garmin activity monitors and LifeSpan fitness equipment and health monitors, as well as directly enter exercise results from other fitness activities such as cycling, swimming or group exercise classes. Comprehensive yet easy to use, the IHP online health and fitness management program makes it simple to track exercise and analyze the effectiveness of fitness efforts over time.

Connecting online fitness tracking with users' preferred activity monitors and exercise equipment is core to the IHP strategy. Peter Schenk, President of PCE Health & Fitness, believes "Technology will change how Americans think about exercise, by raising awareness of daily physical activity levels and changing how they manage health and fitness. We are dedicated to being a leader in this behavioral shift, using the power and reach of the internet."

The IHP continues to join forces with the best exercise equipment, activity and health monitors, and exercise programming to improve the health and fitness of its members. Integrating with popular devices such as Garmin is the latest example of utilizing technology to provide easier, faster ways to upload data from a variety of health and fitness devices.

No matter what the goal, from losing 10 pounds to lowering cholesterol or blood pressure, the IHP is a simple and affordable online solution that engages users in their health and fitness so they can be successful in achieving their personal health and fitness goals.

More information: www.InteractiveHealthPartner.com.

NEWS SOURCE: PCE Health and Fitness
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Del Mar DataTrac Renames DataTrac Product Suite - Emphasizes Business Intelligence, Zero Defect Workflow

Wed, 16 Dec 2009 16:58:56 GMT

Emphasizes Business Intelligence, Zero Defect Workflow, Paperless Lending for 2010 Mortgage Bankers.

SAN DIEGO, Calif., Dec. 16 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Del Mar DataTrac®, Inc. (DMD), the leading provider of affordable mortgage lending automation solutions, and an industry pioneer in business intelligence, document imaging and management, and loan process workflow tools, is reintroducing its DataTrac product suite with new names. DMD's flagship product, DataTrac, has been the mortgage lending workflow automation solution of choice for lenders since 1991, providing a platform that integrates with leading loan origination software (LOS), pricing and underwriting systems, and doc prep providers to support an end-to-end mortgage lending technology environment.

Del Mar DataTrac has developed and launched complementary DataTrac modules to support common compelling challenges faced by mortgage lending operations.

DocumentTrac, launched in 2004 to enable paperless lending through its seamless electronic imaging and management of all loan documentation, will now be known as DataTrac Electronic Document Management or DataTrac EDM. BusinessTrac, a mortgage lending pipeline metrics dashboard that in concert with DataTrac introduced small and medium-sized lenders to Fortune 1000 grade business intelligence in 2005, has become DataTrac Dashboard. InTrac, an originator's point-of-sale (POS) tool introduced in 2006 to provide loan officers and processors with an easy-to-use borrower-centric system, will be known as DataTrac Originator. WebTrac, an originator portal introduced in 1996 to provide brokers and loan officers a 24x7 web presence from their lenders, will be known as DataTrac Web.

"Like many mortgage lending solution providers in the mid-2000s, Del Mar DataTrac was focused on helping lenders build and manage their business during a time of historic volume and product proliferation," said Del Mar DataTrac president Rob Katz. "Over the years, we introduced a variety of applications - each focused on addressing real problems lenders were facing. In today's market, it makes sense for lenders to leverage every ounce of technology to squeeze out higher profits. By better combining our modules into our core application, DataTrac, we can make it easier than ever for lenders to succeed."

"DMD is in a great position to contribute value to mortgage lenders not only by developing a robust toolset, but also by educating them as to which solutions offer relevant support and relief from specific business challenges, such as compliance and the need for an enterprise management perspective on their operations," said Gregg Holsapple, vice president of products for DMD. He added, "Our new product names bring clarity to our marketing."

About Del Mar DataTrac:
Founded in 1991, Del Mar DataTrac (DMD) is the leading provider of affordable loan automation solutions for mortgage lenders, banks, and credit unions. DMD offers a scalable workflow platform that enables lending best practices by leveraging DataTrac as the back-office hub along with a sophisticated point-of-sale system, a Web-based originator portal and commission engine, and a management dashboard - all in a paperless environment.

The DataTrac Suite is designed by mortgage lenders for mortgage lenders who strive to deliver extraordinary customer service, increase production and profitability, reduce risk, and streamline overall efficiency. For more information, visit www.dmdinc.com.

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Titan Lenders Corp Named a Preferred Provider for Flagstar's Broker-to-Banker Initiatives

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 20:07:09 GMT

DENVER, Colo., Dec. 15 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Mortgage fulfillment outsource services expert Titan Lenders Corp has been named a preferred provider by Flagstar Bank for its wholesale lending business's broker-to-banker initiatives. Flagstar Wholesale Lending offers those correspondent lenders who meet specific underwriting criteria a warehouse facility, and purchasing facility to support their adoption of electronic closings and notes.

Titan Lenders Corp is a U.S.-based domestic mortgage fulfillment outsource operation that offers a "parallel and variable cost alternative solution" to lenders' maintaining back office and warehouse line management operations. With a 9 a.m. Eastern Time to 5 p.m. Pacific Time workday, Titan provides flexible hours of operation to support its clients coast-to-coast. Titan allows lenders to reduce risks and errors by utilizing its file flow management tools and electronic compliance safety checks through Cerberyx, its proprietary process software system.

"Titan Lenders Corp is honored to provide its services and expertise for Flagstar's progressive broker-to banker initiatives," said Titan Lenders Corp founder and chief executive Mary Kladde. "Flagstar continues to demonstrate industry leadership by offering quality brokers the opportunity to become correspondent lenders with the benefit of a warehouse line facility and a professional mortgage fulfillment operation that is familiar with the electronic closings and notes for quick turn time on the lines."

"Our staff's knowledge of FNMA/FHLMC/GNMA requirements, understanding of Flagstar programs and our relationship with Flagstar Warehouse Bank ensures a thorough and efficient monitoring and salability of our clients' loan closing pipeline," said Titan Lenders Corp vice president for mortgage banker business development Janet Manning.

"Flagstar's broker-to-banker programs attract high quality, prolific mortgage businesses that want to serve borrowers as correspondent mortgage bankers, with the many advantages that entails," said Greg Lutin, executive vice president, national sales manager for Flagstar Bank. "Selecting Titan as a mortgage fulfillment services provider for these programs will help ensure the consistent delivery of quality closed electronic loan files by Flagstar's new correspondent lenders."

According to Kladde, Flagstar's commitment to transitioning its correspondent lenders to electronic notes is facilitated by the Titan back office operations platform all of which serves to reduce standard warehouse line turn times by more than half of what is being typically seen in the market today.

Titan Lenders Corp intelligent processes are driven by its proprietary technology, Cerberyx, co-developed with eSys Technologies, Rochester, NY. Cerberyx is the evolution of a software technology application developed to replace manual processes required to manage lenders' participation in closing and post-closing functions. As a business solution, the software was developed in the practical laboratory of a closing and post-closing division servicing multiple lenders, investors, and lending business channels. It addresses the needs of all users in the transaction - accountability, visibility, efficiency and ease of use - ultimately focused on loan salability.

About Flagstar:
Flagstar Bancorp (NYSE:FBC), with $16.4 billion in total assets, is one of the largest savings banks headquartered in the Midwest. At June 30, 2009, Flagstar operated 175 banking centers in Michigan, Indiana and Georgia and 45 home loan centers in 18 states. Flagstar Bank originates loans nationwide and is one of the leading originators of residential mortgage loans. For more information, please visit www.flagstar.com.

About Titan Lenders Corp:
Titan Lenders Corp (www.TitanLendersCorp.com) is one of a specialized few providers of mortgage back office fulfillment services, a not-well-understood facet of mortgage lending that includes closing, funding, and post closing services. Community banks, credit unions, mortgage bankers and brokers use outsource providers strategically to minimize compliance risks in a time-sensitive error-averse environment. Fluctuations in mortgage lending volume also lead some lenders outsource their entire back office operation and secure predictable "per transaction" pricing rather than maintaining an inflexible static in house staff.

For additional information, contact Janet Manning at Janet.Manning@TitanLendersCorp.com.

NEWS SOURCE: Titan Lenders Corp
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The Lessee Advocate Launches Publication for Equipment Lessees

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 05:29:58 GMT

Practical, cost-saving know-how delivered through peer interviews and articles.

WASHINGTON, D.C., Dec. 15 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Lessee Advocate, LLC, announced today that it has launched the first publication dedicated to helping corporate equipment lessees improve their financial performance and leasing operations. The first issue of The Lessee Advocate includes an in-depth video interview with Ingemar Lanevi, Treasurer of NetApp (NASDAQ: NTAP), and a detailed article about "How To Fix Poor End-of-term Performance." There is no fee for subscribing to the monthly newsletter at lesseeadvocate.com.

"Our research is intended to serve finance, procurement, operations, and IT executives and the leasing professionals that serve them inside corporate lessees. Because they have many other responsibilities besides leasing, these busy executives do not have the time to develop and maintain expertise in the many dimensions of leasing, including lessor competition, structuring, operations, accounting, and portfolio management. We can help them succeed by putting practical know-how and best practices at their fingertips," said Michael Keeler, Publisher.

"By comparison, a lessee's counter-party - the lessor - is doing lease transactions every day. This results in an asymmetrical relationship. Part of our role is to help lessees self-educate to establish parity in leasing transactions. We want to enable all corporate lessees to engage lessors with a commensurate level of expertise and confidence."

The video interview in the inaugural issue is presented as 10 video segments. In them, Mr. Lanevi, NetApp's Treasurer, answers a wide range of questions that reveal the financial rationale and operational challenges behind the scenes in NetApp's leasing program.

Keeler adds, "Lessees often face even greater challenges internally. Leasing is a complex, cross-functional, interdepartmental process. It is difficult to establish a leasing process for the first time, especially in decentralized corporate cultures. Scaling a leasing program and managing the leases, assets, internal stakeholders, and lessors throughout the lifecycle - especially at the end-of-term - is daunting for every company. It is our job to identify each incremental problem facing corporate lessees and discover practical solutions that have been deployed and tested by their peers."

"There are many associations in the US and around the world that focus on helping lessors. Now, for the first time, there is an advocate for lessees."

About The Lessee Advocate:
The Lessee Advocate, LLC, is a research firm publishing practical information for corporate executives who want to improve their financial performance by improving their leasing operations. Our focus is on the community of corporate equipment lessees around the world. We publish interviews with Fortune 1000 lessee executives, white papers, articles, case studies, benchmark data, and how-to information.

To subscribe or see the latest version, visit: www.lesseeadvocate.com.

NEWS SOURCE: The Lessee Advocate, LLC
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Positive Economic News as Foreclosure Rates Fall

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 14:05:32 GMT

NEW YORK, N.Y., Dec. 14 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The end of the recession may be in sight as foreclosure rates were down again in many states in November compared with October while foreclosure prices were up. Comparing rates and sale price figures from ForeclosureListings.com offers a positive economic snapshot of the current housing market. For buyers who have been waiting and watching the market, now is a good time to buy.

Here are results from some of the top states to demonstrate the change from October to November. The following states had significant rate drops as recorded by ForoeclosureListings.com. In California, foreclosure rates were down 11.34 percent. In Florida, rates were down 8.94 percent. Michigan saw a 17.82 percent rate drop. Texas rates were down 7.28 percent. And rates in Georgia were down 11.01 percent. The highest statewide drop was in Oklahoma where rates were down 25.99 percent. Not all states saw rate drops however. In Maryland, which had the highest increase, foreclosure rates increased 4.84 percent.

The statewide averages only tell part of the story. An analysis of the foreclosure rate changes in cities nationwide also shows rates down from October to November with a few significant exceptions. In Las Vegas, NV rates were down 0.97 percent; in Phoenix, AZ down 9.25 percent; in Chicago, IL down 5.33 percent; in Memphis, TN down 6.69 percent; in Atlanta, GA down 5.51 percent; in Houston, TX down 4.92 percent. In Cleveland, OH foreclosure rates had the highest increase of major cities where rates were up 14.12 percent and in Miami, FL rates were up 1.52 percent. The highest drops in foreclosure rates of major cities were in Tucson, AZ where rates were down 27.39 percent and in Detroit, MI where rates were down 20.76 percent.

ForeclosureListings.com also reported some significant changes in the average foreclosure sale prices from October to November. In California, foreclosure prices went from $356,608.00 to $379,770.00 for a 6.5 percent increase. In Florida, prices went from $228,602.00 to $232,249.00, a 1.6 percent increase. In Miami, prices went from $114,258.00 to $125,015.00, a 9.41 percent increase. In Texas, prices went from $132,443.00 to $141,128.00, a 6.56 percent increase. And in Georgia, prices went from $213,046.00 to $298,080.00, for a 39.91 percent increase.

The lowest average foreclosure sale price was $70,097.00 in Indiana, compared to the highest price average $531,103.00 in DC. In Alaska the average foreclosure sale price was $456,517.00; in California, $379,770.00; in Hawaii, $378,978.00; and in Massachusetts, $353,914.00. The highest price drop was 5.68 percent in Maine and the highest price increase was 64.85 percent in Massachusetts.

These changes show an overall positive result for the market from October to November but also a lot of volatility. Keep track of the latest rate and price changes for foreclosures on www.ForeclosureListings.com.

NEWS SOURCE: ForeclosureListings.com
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Announcing the Top 50 Blogs and Bloggers in Fashion

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 13:16:56 GMT

NEW YORK, N.Y., Dec. 14 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Denimology, The Purseblog and Hypebeast have been named as the three most influential fashion blogs. This is according to Konector's latest report, the Top 50 Fashion Blogs and Bloggers, which is designed for fashion companies who are using, or thinking of using, blogs and social networks to promote their brands.

Using blogs for brand promotion is extremely powerful. The total combined audience for the top 50 fashion blogs is over 14 million visitors a month. "That is a huge number, and what's more these are decided views," says senior Konector analyst, Brett Norval. "The majority of people accessing these sites have made an active decision to view the page. Not curiosity, not advertising, just genuine interest in the content. Fashion companies can get their brands in front of those targeted consumers from day one, they can then monitor the conversations on a regular basis and gather all the feedback."

Although the number of visitors is important, it is not the only requirement to make it onto the Konector Top 50 list. "When ranking the blogs we focus on three main criteria - reach, frequency and interaction," says Kingsley Maunder, a director at Konector. "We therefore use our proprietary Online Impact Factor to measure how many people visit a blog, how often they visit that blog and how active they are once they get there."

So what separates the top fashion blogs from the others?

Many of the leading fashion blogs focus on a particular topic or target market. Denimology and the DenimBlog.com for denim, The Hypebeast and Highsnobiety for streetwear, and The Purseblog for designer handbags. The Fashionable Housewife, ranked in the top 10, has set itself up as the fashion site for moms and housewives, while College Fashion is aimed specifically at college girls.

"Due to fashion's visual nature, many of the leading blogs rely more on quality photos than content," says Norval. "Sites like The Sartorialist, Stil in Berlin and Style/Clicker use photos of everyday people, while Denimology includes celebrity photos to great effect. However the blogs with the most devoted following are those where the bloggers model their own style. Good examples of this are Jane Aldridge from Sea of Shoes, Karla Deras from Karla's Closet and Jessica Schroeder from What I Wore."

"This personal touch leads to a stronger relationship between the blogger and the visitor," says Maunder. "This strong relationship is also seen on sites that rely on engaging content. For example Go Fug Yourself uses a witty conversational style to convert visitors into regular readers. Regular readers are key as they denote people who are truly interested and interactive - people who are themselves more likely to be influencers and continue to spread the word."

Another factor that differentiates the leading blogs from the rest is that the top bloggers use all possible means to promote their sites. The majority of them use Twitter, while some, like The Fashionable Housewife and Michelle Madhok from SheFinds.com, also use Facebook and YouTube.

Standard price for the online report is $485.A detailed overview of the report, including sample pages can be found at konector.com/topblogsoverview/topblogsinfashion.

About Konector:
Konector links digital marketers with leading bloggers to help promote brands to highly targeted audiences.

Konector uses the Online Impact Factor to find the top independent publishers who attract millions of regular and interactive readers. These publishers are seen as experts within their field of interest, and hence have a significant influence on their audience - an influence which marketers are now using to promote their brands.

NEWS SOURCE: Konector Ltd.
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Del Mar DataTrac President Rob Katz Foresees Fewer Independent Mortgage Lenders, More Community Bank 'Skin in the Game'

Thu, 10 Dec 2009 17:22:19 GMT

SAN DIEGO, Calif., Dec. 10 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Rob Katz, president of Del Mar DataTrac®, Inc. (DMD), the leading provider of affordable mortgage lending automation solutions, and an industry pioneer in business intelligence, paperless lending, and loan process workflow tools, expects the number of independent mortgage bankers (IMBs) to continue to shrink in 2010 as credit line scarcity and risk aversion limit their liquidity. He also foresees a greater commitment by community banks to direct mortgage lending, with many transitioning from broker operations to bankers, and warehouse line lending to IMBs.

"Unfortunately, the typical independent mortgage banker is so dependent on their credit life lines that a disruption in their sources can be a business ending event," said Katz. "Mortgage bankers can expect creditors to be hyper-focused on risk, requiring solid business plans and proven profitability, which can be made more manageable with lending automation tools that track and can report detailed operational information."

Katz predicts that a repressed mortgage origination marketplace in 2010 will make it tough for IMBs to achieve or maintain profitability. He advises mortgage bankers to embrace business intelligence, zero defect workflow and paperless lending to overcome immediate challenges while building an organization that will stand the tests of time.

"The trend of community banks launching or expanding direct lending activities will accelerate in the first half of 2010 as these institutions execute on plans and resource acquisitions mapped out in 2009," Katz said. "Further, consumer demand will naturally shift from brokers to bankers in response to a drop-off in third-party originators caused by regulatory restrictions."

According to Katz, since borrowers will have fewer options for mortgage loans, they will be drawn to the institutions that currently serve their banking and financial services needs. Community banks have solid reputations among their depositors and will increasingly market their mortgage lending services to them in 2010.

In addition, Katz expects community banks to act on the opportunity and need created by a shrinking pool of traditional warehouse line facilities for IMBs.

"Community banks that are interested in helping their local areas will begin to offer warehouse lines to lenders that already bank with them," said Katz. "This is a smart move for the bank since it introduces a limited-risk, high-margin business while supporting their business customers and borrowers."

He advises community banks to consider outsourcing the execution of their warehouse lines to minimize effort and provide a variable cost model that will improve performance and profitability.

Katz also foresees the reentry of large lenders into the warehouse lending arena they walked away from in the last 18 to 24 months.

"Large lenders are looking for ways to add more revenue and margin to their business," he explained. "Since warehouse lending can be a highly profitable yet low risk activity when properly managed, some of the old players that exited the space will begin to return in 2010."

About Del Mar DataTrac:
Founded in 1991, Del Mar DataTrac (DMD) is the leading provider of affordable loan automation solutions for mortgage lenders, banks, and credit unions. DMD offers a scalable workflow platform that enables lending best practices by leveraging DataTrac as the back-office hub along with a sophisticated point-of-sale system, a Web-based originator portal and commission engine, and a management dashboard - all in a paperless environment.

The DataTrac Suite is designed by mortgage lenders for mortgage lenders who strive to deliver extraordinary customer service, increase production and profitability, reduce risk, and streamline overall efficiency.

For more information, visit www.dmdinc.com.

NEWS SOURCE: Del Mar DataTrac
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