Daily Archives: December 2, 2010

Technology

Zevrix Releases Deliver 2.0.8, Automated File Delivery Solution

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Zevrix Solutions announces Deliver 2.0.8, a maintenance update to its automated solution to send and share files easily across the Internet and local networks. Deliver lets users send files with e-mail notifications, compression, encryption and other powerful capabilities. It supports FTP, Amazon S3, MobileMe and other services, can send files to multiple destinations at once, and send output files directly from Adobe InDesign. The new update addresses several stability and performance issues.

Toronto (ON), Canada, December 02, 2010 — Zevrix Solutions today announces Deliver 2.0.8, a maintenance update to its automated solution to send and share files easily across the Internet and local networks. Deliver lets users send files to remote and local destinations with automatic e-mail notifications, compression, encryption and other powerful capabilities. It supports FTP, Amazon S3, MobileMe and other remote and local servers, and lets users send files to multiple destinations at once.

The new update addresses several stability and performance issues related to mail delivery, password encryption, and SMTP settings and progress update. It also improves the encryption engine to ensure compatibility with various types of passwords.

Deliver quickly gains popularity as a file delivery tool of choice of ad agencies, audio recording studios and video producers. The companies use Deliver as a reliable team and customer distribution tool which eliminates repetitive tasks and notifies recipients automatically when delivery is done. Users only need to drop files on program’s icon, or select them from the system list, and the files will be delivered automatically to the desired destinations. Recipients can download the file using a link inserted into notification e-mail.

Deliver offers the following key features and solutions:

-Support for FTP, SFTP, WebDAV, Amazon S3, MobileMe, AFP, SMB and local destinations
-Automatic e-mail notifications based on powerful variable templates
-Hyperlink to file or enclosing folder in notification e-mail
-Send files to multiple destinations at once
-Create lo-res PDF on the fly and attach to e-mail
-Automatic compression (.zip/.dmg)
-Encrypt disk images with passwords
-Detailed history of all deliveries

Deliver also lets users send output files automatically from Adobe InDesign through seamless integration with BatchOutput – a Zevrix product which automates printing and exporting from InDesign.

Pricing and Availability:
Deliver 2.0.8 can be purchased from Zevrix website, http://www.zevrix.com, for US$19.95 (free with purchase of BatchOutput for InDesign). Trial is also available for download. The upgrade from File Courier is free for licensed users. Deliver is a Universal Binary and available for Mac OS X 10.5-10.6.

About Zevrix Solutions:
Located in Toronto, Canada, Zevrix Solutions provides productivity solutions for Adobe Creative Suite software, PDF and graphic file diagnostics, digital delivery and Microsoft Office on Mac OS. Zevrix is dedicated to help professionals increase their profits through automating everyday tasks, producing error-free documents, saving disk space and cutting production costs. For more information, visit http://www.zevrix.com.

Press & Media Contact:
Leo Revzin, Owner
Zevrix Solutions
Toronto, ON. Canada
858-206-0607
leo@zevrix.com
http://www.zevrix.com

Travel

Ludus Tours Names Lisa Freedman as Director of Business Development

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Ludus Tours has announced the addition of Lisa Freedman as Director of Business Development. Freedman will head up Business Operations with responsibilities with driving new opportunities and day-to-day management.

Austin, TX, December 02, 2010 — Freedman began working in the Olympic business in 1993 in Venue Management at the Atlanta Organizing Committee for the Olympic Games. She spent five years with the Salt Lake Organizing Committee in Venue Development performing project and site management duties for multiple venues. Most recently, Lisa held the position of Project Manager at Gameday Management Group with specific focus on Vancouver, Canada in support of the 2010 Winter Olympic Games.

Over the course of her career, Lisa has also worked for the International Sports Architecture firm, Populous, on multiple NFL Super Bowls, MLB all Star Games, the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games, the 2012 London Olympics Games, as well as special projects for the International Olympic Committee.

“We’re thrilled to have Lisa join us,” Adam Dailey, Ludus’ Managing Director, said. “Not only does she have a high level of experience, but she really resonates with our company’s core values. She’s a great leader”

Freedman was drawn to the organization because she felt the company’s core values and events were a match. “I feel fortunate to have this terrific opportunity with Ludus,” Freedman said. “Ludus not only provides exemplary services, but our clients are people who share our passions and values. I am very excited to continue to build upon my skills while pursuing my love of events at the local, national and international levels all while being based at home.”

Freedman has operational and management experience with the Rose Bowl, San Diego International Sports Council, the US Olympic Committee as well as live events in Hollywood, CA. She brings international business management, marketing, operations and production experience to Ludus. Lisa is based in San Diego, CA.

About Ludus Tours:
Ludus Tours specializes in tour packages and hospitality at the world’s biggest cultural and sporting events. They offer travel packages to the 2012 Summer Games in London, the 2014 Winter Games in Sochi, and Oktoberfest in Munich, Germany, among other events. Since 2003, Ludus has helped thousands of individuals, families and organizations with their accommodation and hospitality needs. Ludus is the Official Hospitality Provider for various organizations including the USA Taekwondo, USA Weightlifting, USA Volleyball and others. They are based in Austin, Texas, with offices in San Diego, CA and London, UK. For more information, please visit http://www.ludustours.com.

Press & Media Contact:
Victoria Whyte, PR Manager
Ludus Tours
P.O. Box 50251
Austin, TX 78763
778-322-7474
Victoria@ludustours.com
http://www.ludustours.com

Entertainment

Introducing The Moulin Roty Range Of Traditional Toys At Cottontailsbaby.co.uk

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CottonTailsBaby.co.uk offers the finest selection of Moulin Roty toys in the UK, plus they can special order most other items directly from France if you can not find the specific item you require.

Bishops Frome, UK, December 02, 2010 — Moulin Roty is probably one of the most popular and high selling brands at CottonTailsBaby.co.uk and there is one main reason for that – the quality of the toys. This range is one of the most special brands of toys you will find in the world of children’s toys, offering the highest quality for those special little people in your life.

CottonTailsBaby.co.uk offers the finest selection of Moulin Roty toys in the UK, plus they can special order most other items directly from France if you can not find the specific item you require. Having worked closely with this lovely toy maker for many years now, they know the Moulin Roty ranges inside out and are proud to be the recommended online retailer for Moulin Roty in the UK.

Their impressive range of Moulin Roty toys include:

Moulin Roty Grand Family – Moulin Roty Grand Family range of soft toys ( http://www.cottontailsbaby.co.uk ) includes Sylvain rabbit, Julius dog, Nini mouse and many more. The Grand Family are a lovely range clothed soft toy animals from Moulin Roty. Moulin Roty’s Grand Family includes: Sylvain rabbit, Julius dog, Nini mouse, Albert lamb, Amedee duck, Felicie hen, Charlotte cow, Perlette frog, Arsene fox, Apolline mole, Igor wolf, Emile hedgehog. A fabulous array of toys from Moulin Roty!

Moulin Roty Bears and Collectibles – Moulin Roty gorgeous gift boxed teddy bears and soft toys. This range is an adorable and special collection from the French toy maker, as these bears are just amazingly high in quality and your children will simply adore and cherish them.

Moulin Roty Dolls and their clothing – Moulin Roty’s lovely range of dolls – including rag dolls Les Parisiennes and Les Coquettes, and La Poupee range of pretty gift boxed vinyl dolls.

Moulin Roty Wooden Toys – Moulin Roty make a delightful range of traditional wooden nursery toys. There are Moulin Roty rocking horses, pretty dolls prams, ride-on toys and much more. Many Moulin Roty wooden toys would make lovely heirloom presents for Christenings, birthdays and new baby gifts. ( http://www.cottontailsbaby.co.uk )

Moulin Roty Little Kitchen – Moulin Roty wooden stove, sink and play kitchen toys including pans, utensils and accessories. Certainly the nicest range of play cooking toys we have ever seen. Also a classic range of tea sets and play crockery. Lovely toys for playing house from French toy maker Moulin Roty.

Please get in touch with CottonTailsBaby ( http://www.cottontailsbaby.co.uk ) if you have any specific requests or queries, or to order a Moulin Roty catalogue. Because of their unique relationship with this toy producer, they can source the majority of the toys you will not find elsewhere, so let them help you if you need something a little different from the mainstream range.

To get in contact with them, all you need to do is ring the shop on 01885 490832 or visit the website at – http://www.cottontailsbaby.co.uk

Press & Media Contact:
Charlotte Evans
CottonTails
Les Blanquettes, Bishops Frome WR6 5AP
01885 490832
cottontails@clearwebservices.com
http://www.cottontailsbaby.co.uk

Business, Food & Beverage

Naked Wine Angels to invest £10million in the great unknown

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www.nakedwines.com announces a £10million investment fund to support talented winemakers looking to break into the UK.

UK online wine retailer Naked Wines , which celebrates its second birthday this week, has announced a £10million investment pot to unearth new winemaking talent in 2011 – a 50% increase on this years investment fund.

The Norwich-based company, which together with its 100,000 customers invests in independent winemakers in return for exclusive wines at preferential prices, was launched in the depth of the recession by former Virgin Money and Virgin Wines Founder Rowan Gormley.

Since launching, we’ve helped 22 winemakers set-up shop, create 85 new wines, and sell over 1million bottles of their wines and our goal for 2011 is to double this.

The majority of the money will go towards our existing winemakers who are looking to further improve the quality of their range and the rest will be used to attract new winemaking talent to the UK, who don’t have the cash-flow or support network to do so.

One couple to benefit from Angel investment is husband and wife team Felipe and Constanza Garcia of Bravado Wines, Chile. The pair raised the funds to go it alone when over 1,000 Naked Angels pre-ordered 18,000 bottles of their first solo vintage in one afternoon. They then went on to win the Best Sauvignon Blanc trophy at this year’s Wines of Chile Awards.

Naked Wines are marking their second birthday by giving away free Magnums of Felipe and Constanzas Pinot Noir, as well as launching a competition to win a Naked Christmas Party.

Winemakers looking to break into the UK, who aren’t represented by an agent, can apply for funding at www.nakedwines.com/suppliers OR get in touch at suppliers@nakedwines.com

Media Contact Information

Name: Francesca Krajewski
City: Norwich
County/State: Norfolk
Country: United Kingdom
Website: http://www.nakedwines.com
Email: francesca.krajewski@nakedwines.com
Phone: 01603281800

Computers, Electronics, Technology

Smarter Systems, Charlotte High Growth Technology Company Names Theresa Ulyatt As President

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CHARLOTTE, N.C., December 2, 2010 – Barry Whaling, Chief Executive Officer, Smarter Systems, announced today that Theresa Ulyatt has been named President, effective today, December 1, 2010. Both Whaling and Ulyatt will be working together to lead the company. Collectively, with the team, they will forge a strategic plan focusing on continued growth, product and service expansion and infrastructure scalability in the business.

Barry Whaling, CEO, said, “We are very excited to have Theresa Ulyatt join the Smarter Systems team. She is the exact combination of experienced executive and quality leader that we were looking for, and we are pleased to have attracted such outstanding talent. The Smarter Systems team is united in the vision that her energetic management style, along with a proven track record of driving growth, is exactly what we need to achieve our full potential. I believe Theresa is the ideal person to assist me in leading Smarter Systems forward and I’m honored to get the chance to work with her. As far as I’m concerned, the best is yet to come.”

Prior to joining Smarter Systems, Ulyatt held an executive leadership role with NouvEON, a management-consulting firm based in Charlotte where she led Strategy and Talent. Theresa also spent time with Wachovia/Wells Fargo in IT and HR Recruiting leadership. While still in the Northeast, Theresa was the Founder and CEO of two Executive Search firms in the NY/NJ metropolitan area.

Ulyatt commented about her new role, stating, “The opportunity to co-lead this young, successful organization is exhilarating. I believe in Barry Whaling and what he has built and in this company’s potential. The Smarter Systems technology solutions are leading edge and add such tremendous value; I am excited about being part of that. The team is hard working and ‘in it together’.”

Whaling noted that during the lean, recession years Smarter Systems pushed hard and worked to serve their customer needs, delivering on promises, watching expenses and staying close to their core company values. These fundamentals served the company well. In its first year of business the company far exceeded all benchmarks for revenue set at inception. In its second year, it doubled in gross revenue and kept expenses impressively low. In these challenging economic times, Whaling feels grateful to a committed team of employees and loyal customers who make it happen.

Whaling commented, “We are ready to take Smarter Systems to the next level. Theresa and the rest of the management team possess a vision for Smarter Systems that makes me very proud. I couldn’t be more excited about 2011 and beyond.”

About Smarter Systems
Smarter Systems (www.smartersys.com) is a leading systems integration company dedicated to providing its clients with custom audio/visual technologies, solutions and services. Based in the Carolinas, Smarter Systems’ partnerships are in the corporate, educational, medical, government and military industries. Smarter Systems specializes in a variety of applications, including conference room technologies, teleconferencing, twenty-first century classrooms and digital signage solutions. Uniquely positioned to best serve your needs, Smarter Systems offers the technical expertise, unmatched service and training, to help you create rooms that drive performance and success with award-winning products that facilitate distinctive moments in the classroom and workplace.

Contact: Brie Hogan
Phone: 704-557-0137
Email: brie.hogan@smartersys.com

Consumer Services, Healthcare, Society, Sports

Sit-Ups Won’t Give You A Six-Pack And Could Leave You With A Pot Belly

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There are still many popular misconceptions about how to lose weight or tone up stomachs, bottoms and thighs – with exercise routines left over from the days of ‘go for the burn’ aerobics and Jane Fonda-style videos.

Sit-ups have traditionally been thought of the best way to tone stomach muscles – but this might not be the case. Firstly, lots of sit-ups or crunches alone won’t tone a flabby belly – you need to combine any exercise with other exercises as well as eating a balanced diet. Sit-ups also target the most superficial ‘six-pack’ core muscles, but too many of these will cause the tummy to bulge out, leading to a pot belly.

Those trying to lose weight often believe that exercising for longer periods of time will lead to increased weight loss. But exercising hard for a long time will produce excessive amounts of stress hormones, including adrenaline and cortisol, which begin to break down muscle tissue.

High-intensity exercise is good for heart health, but not effective for fat loss. Studies have shown the best way to burn fat is by carrying out moderate to light-intensity exercise, such as a brisk walk.

Those who are finding it hard to shift stubborn fat, should come for a consultation with an expert surgeon at The Hospital Group.

The Hospital Group offer a range of cosmetic procedures to help people achieve the perfect body, including tummy tucks and liposuction, as well as weight loss surgery, including gastric bypasses, balloons and bands.

David Ross, Chief executive of The Hospital Group, which has 19 clinics across the UK said: “People who come for a consultation have often been trying to beat the bulge through various diets and exercise regimes for years, but many do not have access to knowledge to make a lasting difference.

“At The Hospital Group our consultants ensure that, as well as having an absolute need for the procedure, the patient understands that surgery isn’t a miracle cure and they would need to work to achieve the healthier lifestyle they desire.”

“Getting a little help to make you look and feel your best can make a huge difference to the way you feel. It can help you feel more confident and allow you to lead a much fuller and happier lifestyle.”

Contact Details: Gavin Smith 0800 019 9727 gavin.smith@epiphanysolutions.co.uk

Advertising, Business, Internet & Online, Marketing, Media

Info Media Consultancy Helps UAE Companies Grow Using the Power of the Internet

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Dubai, United Arab Emirates, December 2, 2010: A new company called Info Media Consultancy is transforming the way businesses in the United Arab Emirates market themselves, according to Managing Director Hani Masgidi. “After the world financial crisis, businesses need to find new ways to attract and retain customers if they are to remain competitive. The good news is that with proper guidance, this form of marketing is both cost-efficient and highly effective.”

Info Media Consultancy offers a variety of services to their clients. In most cases, Mr. Masgidi recommends that a company start with a customized strategic marketing plan. This plan focuses on optimizing your online presence for both user experience and search engine optimization. “Many companies don’t realize the impact your website has on your bottom line,” says Mr. Masgidi. “Make the necessary changes and you will see an immediate increase in both leads and revenue.” Some of the components of the strategic marketing plan include search engine optimization (SEO), email management, video marketing, user interface analysis and internet advertising.


Info Media Consultancy has several advantages that make them stand out over the competition for UAE marketing consultancies. For one thing, they are on the cutting edge when it comes to online marketing practices. “There are innovations in internet marketingevery day,” explains Mr. Masgidi. “What worked a month ago may no longer be effective today, so you need to choose a consultant that monitors trends constantly.”

In addition, Info Media Consultancy realizes that to be truly successful today, a company has to compete in a global economy. As Mr. Masgidi notes, “We deliver world-class services on a multilingual platform, and we have strategic alliances in place which enable us to assist our clients whether their business is primarily local or international.”

To learn more about the services offered by Info Media Consultancy and how they can help your Dubai or United Arab Emirates company leverage the power of the Internet, visit www.infomediaconsultancy.com.
For more information contact:
Name: Hani Masgidi
Title: Managing Director
Company: Info Media Consultancy
Email Address: hani@infomediaconsultancy.com

Business

New Software Based Radionics Makes it Revolutionary

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Today software rocks our lives. But it wasn’t that long ago that software didn’t even exist. The Internet is only a few years old yet the world has become dependent on software.

Software can help you attract love, money and fame. Sites like eHarmony, Match and Plenty of fish have brought countless couples together, all based on exclusive software. Software is used to build paid membership sites, send out email and create social networking and one of the richest men in the world built a business based on software. Of course it is Bill Gates and Microsoft.

The internet is a vast electronic energy field.

Some people think the main function of the Internet, and specialized software, is to connect people together. It gives us a fast and easy way to communicate with people anywhere in the world. The Internet IS a vast energy field which allows you to send your thoughts into “cyberspace” and they will be received by people on the other side of the earth almost instantly.

Well guess what? People have been doing this for thousands of years, long before the Internet, before TV, phones, radio and telegrams. They have been communicating through space long before software existed. How?

People have long reported receiving “messages” from loved ones in a time of crisis or stress. They have reported a “sense” or an awareness of someone, someone far removed from them. In fact, many people have reported this phenomenon of remote “ethereal” communications. Many people believe we live in a vast energy field, an energy which can be tapped into for personal gain. One field of study regarding the use of this energy field is radionics which is the study of the frequencies of energy.

Radionics is the study of the frequencies of energy.

Can people really communicate with other people over long distances with nothing more than their thoughts? Well that is a theory with 1001 techniques, all anecdotal, and some will cost you thousands of dollars to acquire. Even the US government tried to tap into this energy field with their use of top secret Cia “mentalists”, in a program known as Stargate. These guys used a technique known as “remote viewing”. It required years of training and study and offered questionable results.

Radionics Software does the work for you instantly!

As stated, there are a 1001 theories, strategies; training methods which attempt to teach you ways to use the vast energy field in which we live. You could spend thousands of dollars and years of time trying to use concepts like healing therapy remote viewing, astral projection, spell casting, invoking genies in a bottle and other, more fashionable means to release your thoughts to the energy field to obtain a positive result for yourself. Now there is software that does the work for you.

It is a crazy time we live in. It is possible to communicate at the speed of light, and even faster at the speed of thought. And now there is even software which will allow you to “set it and forget it” when it comes to using your thoughts and the energy field, here is where you can learn more about this unique radionics software at http://radionicssoftware.com

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Woodgreen, London,
N4 4YN England
+ 44 0208 809 4633
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Entertainment

RedBalloon.com.au – Christmas Gifts from RedBalloon

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Sydney, Australia – December 1, 2010 – Christmas carries a large significance and importance for millions of Australians and for most of them, a large part of this special holiday is represented by the opportunity to give special presents to their loved ones. People are always on the look out to find the best ideas for their presents and in order to meet all of their needs; Australian based RedBalloon.com.au constantly refreshes its selection of Christmas gift ideas to offer something unique

Redballoon Christmas gift ideas are increasingly becoming more popular in Australia and the company now welcomes its visitors with a selection of recommended Christmas gift ideas for 2010. This Christmas gift list contains all the newest and most attractive experiences available that they will never forget.

To make your job easier as a gift buyer, the Christmas gifts section features a user friendly design that allows you to browse Christmas gift ideas 2010 by price range, type, location as well as who you are buying for. This allows you to easily find the best Christmas gifts for men or women.

About the company:
Established in Sydney, Australia, RedBalloon.com.au is one of the leading international providers of a wide range of services including numerous experience gifts and presents intended for specific special events. With almost a decade of operations, the company’s website currently welcomes visitors with a constantly increasing variety of Christmas gifts from RedBalloon suitable for all preferences and budgets.

For more information and details about the company and its services, please visit the website or use the contact details below: http://www.redballoon.com.au

Calciustech
179 Harris Street
Pyrmont, NSW
Australia
Phone: 1300 875 500
Email: info@redballoon.com.au

Art, Entertainment

Adult Swims Tim and Eric, Awesome Show, Great Job! – Now on 4Music

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[adult swim]’s Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job! is launching itself onto 4Music!

The doubled billed episodes will be aired on the music channel Monday to Wednesday at 23:55pm, – bringing their absurdist humour to a Freeview audience for the first time in the UK.

Over the coming months, 4Music will be screening the first two seasons of Tim and Eric, Awesome Show, Great Job!, plus its spin off show, “Check it Out! With Dr Steve Brule, starring Hollywood movie star John C O’Reilly.

Tim Heidecker and Eric Wareheim’s bizarre sketch format spoofs the excruciating world of US public access TV. There’s a host of disturbing cameos from Oscar-nominated Hollywood mega-stars, including Jeff Goldblum, Michael Cera, Zach Galifianakis and, errr, ‘Whoopsie’ Goldberg, plus a collection of not-quite-professional actors, pets and never-seen-before ‘Cinco’ household products.

Tim and Eric fans can also catch the third series of the show, which is currently airing on www.adultswim.co.uk , where you will also always find latest adult swim shows, games, clips and more – including a one-hour-long Tim and Eric ‘Chrimbus’ special premiering on the site on Saturday Dec 11th.

About Adult Swim

Adult Swim is Turner Broadcasting System’s US channel. Launched in 2001 and later in the UK in 2006, Adult Swim shows non-conformist programming of videos, shows and games aimed at adults 18-34.

It includes a broad mix of humour spanning unconventional animation and live action comedy, designed to appeal to young people who like the entertainment sector, are creative and cutting edge and are not afraid to seek this out.

Full episodes of shows can be viewed at www.adultswim.co.uk alongside hundreds of downloads and video clips.

Adult Swim is available in the UK through the channel website; BT Vision, Mobi TV, O2, Sky Mobile, YouTube and Daily Motion.

For more information on Adult Swim contact Michelle Olley, at Michelle.Olley@turner.com or call 02076931188