Monthly Archives: April 2011

Business, Internet & Online

What One Should Know About Web Hosting Australia

Leave a comment

Any company that is setting up a website in Australia will want to work with a top notch Australian web host. A web host can literally make or break a site. Hosting a website is about more than having dedicated servers. A website that wants to stand out will need to have many features at its disposal. It has also been proven that Australian websites do best when hosted on dedicated servers Australia with local Datacenters.

Those who are looking for a top notch web host should consider Web24. The company has been growing at a fast rate and has recently earned the “Excellence in Virtualization” award. Web24 not only offers Linux and Windows dedicated servers but also other features that many other website hosts do not provide. Web24 is one of the few companies that offers Windows Virtual Servers (VPS) with burstable RAM facilities, Linux dedicated servers and dedicated servers Australia that are provisioned by local data centers. Following are some things that a newbie website builder will want to consider:

Domain Registration:

Domain registration costs often start at $15 per year. However, any company that hosts a website with Web24 will receive free domain registration. Web24 pays for the domain registration as long as the site is hosted by Web24.

Windows Hosting:

Web24 provides the cheapest Windows hosting services in Australia. A company is welcome to a free trial run of the hosting service, with no obligation to continue on with Web24. The Windows hosting that is provided has a high level of support and reliability. Web24 offers a fifteen day money back guarantee to anyone who does not like what the company has to offer.

Linux Hosting:

There are not many web host companies in Australia that provide Linux Hosting. Web24, however, provides high quality Linux hosting services with many amenities. A Linux site on Web24 also comes with a 99.99% uptime guarantee.

Windows Virtual Servers:

It is not uncommon for a site that uses a Windows VPS (virtual private sever) to suffer from a hard limit of RAM allocation. What this means in simple terms is that a site will run up against a brick wall if all of its RAM allocation has been used. Web24 stands out from other Australian web hosts in that is provides a burstable RAM facility. This facility is, in fact, unavailable from any other web host in the country. With a burstable RAM, one’s site can surpass its standard RAM allocation from time to time without crashing the VPS service.

Linux Virtual Servers:

Many people opt to run a site on Linux, due to the unique advantages that a Linux site can provide. A site run on Linux can easily develop both PHP and MySQL applications. Linux is also considered to be safer and more stable than Windows. A Linux run virtual private server is an ideal option and Web24 provides dedicated Linux private servers that are top of the line. As and when possible, Web24 will in fact allow a website builder to have access to all of the company’s server resources.

PayPal Hosting:

PayPal is becoming an increasingly popular means for paying for purchases. It is easy to use and often simpler than paying with a credit card. A smart website builder will cash in on this trend and ensure that PayPal hosting is provided along with credit payment options. Any internet retail site can benefit from the many payment methods that Web24 can provide. In addition to PayPal hosting, Web24 accepts Visa, Mastercard and other major credit cards.

Web24 is an Australia web host company based out of Melbourne, Australia. The company has a long standing track record for providing a high level of service at low costs. Web24 has over a decade of experience working with web hosting, dedicated servers, virtual servers and VPS appliances. Web24 is one of the fastest growing web host services in the country. To find out more about what this company has to offer, visit www.web24.com.au.

Contact Details: 11/799 Springvale Rd, Mulgrave
Melbourne, VIC-3170
Australia
Phone:
VIC: +61 3 8683 9782
NSW: +61 2 8064 4132
QLD: +61 7 3173 1715
Sales Enquiries: sales@web24.com.au
Billing Issues: billing@web24.com.au

Consumer Services

Senator Company Pens Commitment to Safety Celebrated at PENSRUS

Leave a comment

PENSRUS, is celebrating the legacy of Senator pens and their commitment to quality and safety.

New York, NY, April 08, 2011 — PENSRUS, a leading distributor of specialty advertising tools including promotional pens, personalized products, custom sticky notes, mouse pads and more, is celebrating the legacy of Senator pens and their commitment to quality and safety. Known as an innovator of writing instruments, Senator is recognized as a promotional products industry leader, whose products are designed to brand and engineered to perform.

Senator has been manufacturing and supplying high quality custom logo pens, personalized pencils, and other specialty advertising instruments since 1920, while their presence in the industry has reached over 100 different countries. Senator creates nearly all of its products in its factory in Germany where only the highest quality materials are used for one’s marketing purposes.

“Senator pens are at the top of their class due to their high product quality, excellent service, and their commitment to safety,” states PENSRUS CEO Henry Morgan. “The safety of their promotional products is Senator’s number one priority and their strict safety guidelines and safety features ensure our customers that they will be safe from all toxins and chemicals”.

Businesses that implement Senator products as part of their marketing strategy will feel at ease handing out personalized pens to their customers knowing that safety began during the design stage and continued to be a top priority during the actual construction of their custom logo pens.

With over 30 unique styles to choose from and with prices lower than ever, PENSRUS and Senator have helped thousands of companies worldwide to reach their sales goals while increasing branding and customer loyalty.

Senator imprinted pens offer excellent service and are designed specifically to showcase one’s logo, brand, or image while never sacrificing safety. A popular promo pen is the Senator Vision pen, ( http://store.pensrus.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=PRU-SENATOR-2960&Category_Code=SENATOR&Product_Count=4 ) which features a push button, latex free grip, and comes in a multitude of eye-grabbing colors. As with all imprinted pens from PENSRUS.com, there is no setup fee, no imprint fee, and free ground shipping.

To view the complete line of Senator promotional products please visit http://www.PENSRUS.com.

About PENSRUS:
Founded in 2001 with over 50 years of experience in the business, PENSRUS helps thousands of companies increase brand awareness and customer loyalty through their high quality products.

Press & Media Contact:
Henry Morgan
PENSRUS
P.O. Box 090219
Staten Island, NY 10309 – USA
800-736-7787
info@pensrus.com
http://www.pensrus.com

Technology

LAN Systems CEO Leads Smart Grid Discussion for Georgia SCADA Group

Leave a comment

CEO Mary Hester of LAN Systems, facilitated the SCADA and the Smart Grid discussion at the Georgia SCADA User Meeting at the Smarr Electric Cooperative Training Center this week.

Norcross, GA, April 08, 2011 — CEO Mary Hester of LAN Systems, a leading Atlanta Computer Support company, facilitated the SCADA and the Smart Grid discussion at the Georgia SCADA User Meeting at the Smarr Electric Cooperative Training Center this week.

Topics included what utilities are currently doing to support the grid and a discussion of initiatives to incorporate the latest technology for electric utilities. SCADA, communication, monitoring and database systems will all benefit from the increased priority and awareness of the importance of the power grid. For years, utilities have implemented technologies that contribute to an autonomous grid. “The Intelligent or Smart Grid is not a new concept for electric utilities,” said LAN Systems CEO, Mary Hester. “Utilities have been working toward this goal for many years. With the support of government and consumers, our dream of a smart, secure grid is closer than ever.”

The group supports SCADA and technical initiatives for Georgia’s power utilities. The meeting offers an opportunity for electric utility personnel to view and learn about SCADA related products, keep up to date on issues and current events related to SCADA, interact with peers as well as receive detailed training specific to the equipment and software that is available to them.

About LAN Systems:
LAN Systems is a leading Atlanta IT Consulting company that provides people-focused IT solutions. As technology experts, LAN Systems helps companies make the most of their existing IT investment and choose the right solutions to fuel growth. LAN Systems is a leading provider of IT Solutions for growing businesses in the Metro Atlanta. For more information, visit: http://www.lansystems.com

Press & Media Contact:
Lauren Maxwell
Business Development Manager
LAN Systems
6015-D Atlantic Blvd
Norcross, GA 30071
770 662-0312
lauren@lansystems.com
http://www.lansystems.com

Art, Entertainment, Food & Beverage, Retail, Shopping, Travel

Art and Cigars to open at the Montecristo Lounge in Hollywood, Florida on Friday April 29, 2011

Leave a comment

APR 7, 2011 — /RTPR/ —Art and Cigars to open at the Montecristo Lounge in Hollywood, Florida on Friday April 29, 2011.

“Naked Beauty” Nude Photographs by John Gillan.Hollywood, Florida -Meet internationally known photographer John Gillan at the Montecristo Lounge in Hollywood Florida on Friday April 29, 2011, from 8:00pm – 10:30pm. Join the artist who will sign postcards and talk about his project NAKED BEAUTY. This is the premier of Gillan’s color and black/white nude collection and part III of the Art & Cigar series at: Cuenca’s Montecristo Lounge 1928 Harrison St Hollywood, FL 33020 866-417-9454

This collection began in the mid 1980’s and spans three decades. The images were captured on location all over the United States in formats ranging from 35 mm to 4×5 film and 35mm digital to 4×5 pinhole.

A portion of the work can be viewed at:

http://www.gillaneditions.com/figure.html

The exhibit will be on display until June 3, 2011 and can be viewed by appointment after the April 29th opening. You can usually catch John at the Montecristo Lounge on Friday evenings, let us if you will be stopping by. Prints will be available for purchase at the event.

Future Art & Cigars Exhibits FRIDAY June 10, 2011- TED SMALLWOOD STORE AND THE SEMINOLE-Black/White photographic documentation of the Historic Smallwood Store Old Indian Trading Post and the Seminole Indians. More exhibits to Come!

Contact Details: Cuenca Cigars
1928 Harrison Street
Hollywood, FL 33020
954-364-7660 * Fax: 954-364-7661
sales@cuencacigars.com

Art, Entertainment, Government, Retail, Society

Sotheby’s Will Be Auctioning Original Oil on Canvas of Teddy Kollek

Leave a comment

APR 7, 2011 — /RTPR/ — Teddy Kollek was an Israel Prize Winner (Israel’s highest honor) and original Mayor of Jerusalem. His image was captured beautifully in this 1964 Original Oil on Canvas by the great Norman Rockwell.

TeddyKollek.jpg (288×359)

This feature painting is being auctioned at Sotheby’s New York auction of American Paintings, Drawings & Sculptures. Estimate at $20-30,000. Information available at: http://www.sothebys.com/…

Contact Details: http://www.sothebys.com/app/

###

Entertainment, Food & Beverage, Kids & Teens, Non-Profit, Society

BBQBarbecues Sponsors Guinness World Record BBQ Attempt in Aid of WellChild

Leave a comment

APR 7, 2011 — /RTPR/ — Would you sponsor a Guinness World Record Attempt for the longest ever barbecue? That’s exactly what BBQBarbecues are doing to help raise funds for WellChild, an amazing charity that helps and support’s sick children and their families across the UK. When asked if they would be interested in helping WellChild supporter Braham Snyman and his friends attempt to break the Guinness World Record it was an easy answer.

Scott Morris, E-Commerce Manager of BBQBarbecues said: “After a fantastic and very busy 2010 we wanted to give something back and there is no better way to do it than to help a children’s charity. WellChild have a dedicated team of skilled individuals and is well known throughout the country by members of the public and even have a supportive patron in Prince Harry” Scott continued and said “What Braham is trying to do is not only break a record but raise awareness for a very worthwhile cause and we wish them all the luck in his attempt”

To complete the task Braham will have to continuously cook burgers and sausages on thebbq for an incredible 30 hours and aim to beat the current record of 28.5 hours achieved by Jan Braai last year in Cape Town, South Africa. The event is scheduled to take place at Play On Sports, Canary Wharf, London on Sauturday 16th April at 11am and will be finishing on Sunday 17th April at 7pm. The event is also very close to the London Marathon course which will be held on the Sunday.

Leaked news suggests that voucher codes will be available on the day for discounts when shopping on BBQBarbecues website and will be valid throughout the month of April.

Anthony Langston, Website Administrator of BBQBarbecues commented: “WellChild is a wonderful organization and as soon as Braham contacted us we worked very hard to make the sponsorship happen. Banners have been prepared, charcoal and gas bbqs have been sent out and Braham and his friends have been tirelessly working to create flyers and a Facebook page in order to promote this great event – We wish them all the best and pray the weather holds”

BBQBarbecues is the sister company of the ever expanding Plumbworld empire which now has an astonishing 30 different websites specializing in everything from bathrooms and tools to wood burning stoves and bbqs.

Plumbworld who was started by James and Anita Hickman in 1999 and was later sold to the Grafton Group PLC in December 2006 now employ more than 50 people in their purpose built warehouse and offices and has a turnover in excess of £18 million.

Contact Details: Unit 2, Millenium Court, Vale Park, Evesham, Worcestershire, WR11 1GS 01386768498 http://www.bbqbarbecues.co.uk

anthony@bbqbarbecues.co.uk

###

Apparel & Fashion

2011 “Undie Awards” for Underwear & Lingerie

Leave a comment

DALLAS — Women and men of all shapes and sizes can weigh in on their favorite underwear, lingerie or shapewear by voting in this year’s Undie Awards. Beginning today through April 30, underwear aficionados and average consumers alike can anonymously cast ballots for their best-loved underwear by type, brand and style by visiting www.TheUndies.com.

There, voters will be asked to “let (their) own bodies do the voting” by selecting age range and height and then characterizing their body type, based on – (for the women) – bra and panty sizes as well as bust, tummy and bottom type OR – (for the men) – chest, waist and leg type as well as waist size. The Undies site features drop-down menus which enable voters to quickly select a preferred underwear brand and style. Voters also have the option of writing-in a favorite underwear brand, if it’s not listed.

Now in their fifth year, the Undies are an annual awards program designed to give consumers the final say in underwear. They celebrate all things lingerie, while also educating voters on how to best pick out underwear that is right for them. The Undies cover: bras, panties, thongs, G-strings and shapewear as well as boxers, briefs, t-shirts and men’s underwear.

“Over the past 5 years, I have been fascinated by the results of each Undie Awards. Like the Oscars, there are some predictable winners, but also some terrific surprises,” said Tomima Edmark, lingerie & undergarment expert. “Ultimately, the Undies are a great place for us to track and analyze trends, particularly among women. The first year we launched the awards, the thong silhouette was the runaway choice for most of the ladies. Now, the trend has shifted and more boyshorts are winning votes. It’s also fun to see a return to women wearing comfortable ‘granny panties.’ In the bra category, there has been an increase in sports bra voting in recent years, which suggests that more women are purchasing sports bras. We see this reflected in the variety of sports bras that are now on the market.”

Over a one-month period, voters can cast their ballots. Winners will be announced in May via the awards’ website, www.theundies.com.

The full list of Undies categories women can vote on include:
• Favorite Bra
• Favorite Sports Bra
• Favorite Strapless Bra
• Favorite T-Shirt Bra
• Favorite Minimizer Bra
• Favorite Push-Up Bra
• Favorite Padded Bra
• Favorite Shapewear
• Favorite Panty
• Favorite Brief
• Favorite Bikini
• Favorite Thong
• Favorite Boyshort
• Favorite G-String

The full list of Undies categories men can vote on include:
• Favorite Boxer
• Favorite Brief
• Favorite Boxer Brief
• Favorite Thong
• Favorite T-shirt

The Undie Awards are sponsored by online retailers HerRoom.com and HisRoom.com. No purchase is necessary to participate, though voters do get an electronic coupon worth 10% off their next order on either site.

For a comprehensive list of 2010 Undie winners, user reviews and celebrity underwear picks, please visit www.theundies.com.

Address:

Radiant Media Group, LLC
1295 Majesty Drive
Dallas, Texas 75247
Office: 512-382-6685
email: jeff@radiantmediagroup.com

Automotive, Financial

CAR INSURANCE COSTS – OVER HERE AND THERE

Leave a comment

Motorists across the UK have been (or will soon be) hit with massive increases in the costs of their car insurance. Research unveiled last week by Tiger.co.uk, one of the UK’s most highly regarded car insurance comparison sites, estimated that prices in March 2011 were a staggering 36.3% higher than prices a year ago. It went on to estimate that increases across the whole of 2011 will continue to hit Britain’s increasingly hard-pressed drivers, with annual inflation for the year expected to run at about 20%.

Whilst we all look hard at the increasing cost of our own car insurance policies, a recent survey by US car insurance company insure.com provides some interesting insights into comparative costs for American drivers. These reveal that, at least when it comes to car insurance, we may be better off than our US cousins.

Their survey estimated that the average American motorist is now paying $1,561 (£970) for their car insurance policy. With the AA estimating that the average cost of a comprehensive policy in the UK was £843 in 2010, this means that drivers in the USA are paying on average 15% more for their policies.

Interestingly the report also highlights massive regional variations in the cost of insurance cover – from an eye watering $2,541 (£1,579) in Michigan to a comparatively bargain-basement $995 (£618) in Vermont. This comes as no surprise to British motorists who are well accustomed to the postcode lottery that dictates many insurance policy prices – a lottery that could leave a motorist in Bolton paying three times more than a similar motorist in Bournemouth.

But the reasons for the variance in US pricing are perhaps more surprising, being driven mainly by factors like weather extremes and individual state insurance laws. Michigan, for example, tops the price table because it is the only US state that guarantees unlimited personal injury payments by law, increasing costs for car insurance companies.

A spokesperson for Tiger.co.uk commented: “It’s interesting to see that US drivers appear to be paying even more for their car insurance policies than British drivers. And to discover that local state weather conditions and laws have such a massive impact on the regional pricing of those policies. But this type of comparison is of only limited interest to hard-pressed UK drivers who have been hit with massive increases in the cost of both fuel and insurance in the last 12 months. With this in mind it’s increasingly important for drivers to shop around when their policies are up for renewal in order to make sure they get cheap car insurance”.

And whilst insurance costs may be 15% higher in the US compared to prices over here, let’s not shed too many tears for our American friends – Stateside motorists are currently buying their petrol for less than 50p a litre, resulting in an annual saving of about £1,200 for a 10,000 mile-a-year driver.

Tiger.co.uk is a trading name of Call Connection Ltd. Tiger.co.uk is a UK based, independent price comparison site, offering insurance quotes from over 130 motor insurance brands. Call Connection Ltd is authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority (number 308374).

For More Info Visit : www.tiger.co.uk/insurance

tiger.co.uk
Saxon House
Ipswich,Suffolk
ip11ts,United Kingdom
Phone : 01473542479,
Email: tiger@tiger.co.uk

Entertainment, Gaming

GRAND SLAM OF SLOTS II

Leave a comment

Win Your Free Ticket to the Grand Slam of Slots II with All Slots Casino

All Slots Casino, who is hosting the gigantic and exciting Grand Slam of Slots II Tournament is offering free qualifier tournaments so that you can win a ticket to the finals of the Grand Slam of Slots II. Create a tournament Alias for yourself. Join one of the All Slots Casino free slots tournaments and play to win an entry to the final event of the Grand Slam of Slots II. Your first entry to the free slots tournaments to qualify is free, but you can keep playing with a continue play option or start from the beginning with a re-buy. The free slots tournaments for qualifying will be held at All Slots Casino from March 14th until May 23rd. The final Grand Slam of Slots II events will take place at All Slots Casino between May 27th and June 6th.

Grand Slam of Slots II Tournament Prizes

The prizes offered in the Grand Slam of Slots II being held at All Slots Casino are absolutely amazing! The first, and unheard of till now, prize is $2.43 million in GOLD! This grand prize will be awarded to the first winner who completes all possible pay table combinations in the final tournament. All Slots Casino will be delighted if one of their loyal players wins the grand prize in the Grand Slam of Slots II.

Other prizes start at $100,000 and go down to $100, depending on your position among the winners and the number of players in the same position. You can see that it is definitely worth your while to join the All Slots Casino free slots tournaments now in order to get an entry into the Grand Slam of Slots II.

Increase Your Chances of Winning with All Slots Casino

You can increase your chances of winning a free entry into the Grand Slam of Slots II at the All Slots Casino by clicking on the join option for every one of the free slots tournaments. If you are online, the All Slots Casino will remind you when to play so you won’t miss out. At the end of the free tournament choose continue play and get an additional five minutes of play time. You can purchase up to five continue play options which will give you a total of another 25 minutes of play.

However, you can replay the free slots tournaments from the beginning by using the re-buy feature. Only your highest score will be counted. You are entitled to purchase five re-buy options.

The Grand Slam of Slots II Tournament being hosted by the All Slots Casino is the most exciting even this year in the world of online slots. Don’t miss it!

Media Contact Information
Name: Ruth Rogers
Website: http://www.allslotscasino.com
Email: ruth.rogers@netmarketvision.com
Country: United Kingdom

Business

The Wedding Favors Industry Growing In Popularity

Leave a comment

[Sisters, OR] – April 7, 2011 – People get married every single day. This has not changed in hundreds of years. What has changed a bit however, is the way that people get married. Many couples today choose to forgo the traditional route and make their own unique way in the world. They choose to have weddings at locations that years ago would have raised more than one eyebrow. Brides today choose bridal gowns that are much different from the traditional white dresses worn by their grandmothers. Even the wedding favors used by couples have changed. Years ago, wedding favors consisted of things such as napkins, raw rice and maybe balloons. Today however, people getting married want something unique and Bridal Buyout from Sisters, OR offers these couples just what they are looking for.

Bridal Buyout provides their customers with more than just cheap wedding favors, although they do offer a low price guarantee. In addition to this low price benefit, they provide a number of unique ideas for wedding favors that many more traditional shops simply do not offer. Products from the company include pew bows, wine favors, place card holders, wedding favor coasters and a number of others, all as unique as the couple who are soon to be stating their vows. Orders can be placed via the website or by calling the toll-free number listed on the site. An online chat option is also available through the week for those needing assistance with ordering. Payment options include American Express, Discovery, MasterCard and Visa.

Another advantage of purchasing wedding favors from http://www.bridalbuyout.comis that they do not charge sales tax on products ordered. This falls along with their offering of lower than average prices on unique wedding favors. Free shipping is also provided for orders of a certain dollar amount. For those looking for the most unique wedding favors, Bridal Buyout offers a number of choices.

Founder and owner Lisa Vaughan, offers information on the website detailing a number of guarantees. With weddings veering more and more away from the norm or traditional wedding type, unique wedding favors and those at lower prices are becoming more and more popular around the nation. Those looking to purchase these unique favors can contact the company directly through the website or by a number of other methods.

Contact Info:

Johnathan R. Smith
70820 Purse Lane
Sisters, Oregon 97759
503-684-1460
customerservice@bridalbuyout.com