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Entertainment

R&B Group Silk Will Be Taking Over the City of Tampa

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CCA, Block Buster Ent. and 1st Lady Ent. Proudly Present “A Night With Silk”

Atlanta, GA, January 06, 2012 – Ladies get ready cause R&B group Silk will be performing live at IMAX Channelside in Tampa, Fl. That’s right the 90’s R&B group have been putting in work by taking show dates to perform live for their adoring fans. Not so long ago, Silk was known for romancing the ladies and producing “Baby Making Music” that helped inspire a whole generation. Fans in Tampa get a chance to hear Silk perform all of their classic hits like; “Meeting in My Bedroom, Hooked On U, Freak Me and Happy Day’s” just to name a few.

IMAX Channelside will be the hottest spot in Tampa, music will be provided by DJ Doc D spinning on the 1’s and 2’s. Club patrons and fans can get advanced tickets for $25.00 and VIP for $40.00. IMAX Channelside is located at (615 Channelside Dr Tampa, Fl 33602). Tickets can be purchased at special locations such as Andrew Sisters & Mercedes Hair Salon , 3519 N. 29th St. Tampa, Fl. 33605 or B& E Auto Repairs 4501 Florida Ave, Tampa, Fl 33603 as well as House of Fades 3115 W. Columbus Dr. Ste. 33607.

“Silk is a legendary group that is responsible for contributing so much the music business. These pioneers have created timeless music that fans still enjoy today. This performance will be one to remember” stated Durby Brandon of Capital Connections Agency. If your in Tampa and you love classic R&B then you need to come down to IMAX Channelside and treat yourself to a performance by Silk.

About Capital Connection Agency:
CCA boasts a very successful track record booking major talent for events from coast to coast and all across the globe. Capital Connections’ pool of A-list talent turns the night life into a real cash cow for club owners and venues every year. CCA has location on both the East and West Coast, Paris, Spain and in Canada. CCA has been providing talent for over a decade and they do not plan to stop offering quality talent any time soon. You can find more information about Capital Connection Agency at: 1-866-785-1117 http://www.capitalconnectionsagency.com Durby.Brandon@capitalconnectionsagency.com

Contact:
Darnell Clark
Image Makers Media Group, LLC
646 Antone Street
Atlanta, GA 30318
412-353-9240
DClark@imagemakersmedia.com
http://www.imagemakersmedia.com

Telecom

Prepay Nation Announces Partnership with Etisalat Afghanistan

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Etisalat to offer international mobile top-up through Prepay Nation’s North American and European retail channels

Philadelphia, PA (USA), Thursday – January 05, 2012 — Prepay Nation ( http://www.prepaynation.com ), one of the fastest growing providers of international airtime transfers for prepaid mobile operators in emerging nations, has announced an alliance with the largest mobile service provider in the Middle East, Etisalat. Through the partnership, individuals living in the US, Canada, and Europe will be able to transfer small currency values to Etisalat Afghanistan customers in the form of airtime minutes, from a diverse array of convenient retail locations.

The partnership will provide the North America- and Europe-based friends, coworkers, and relatives of Etisalat Afghanistan subscribers with access to instant International Mobile Top Up (IMTU) service through Prepay Nation’s retail distribution network. The service provides a vital avenue through which customers can support their colleagues and loved ones in Afghanistan, instantaneously replenishing their mobile airtime minutes from a nearby partner retailer.

“Etisalat Afghanistan is a pioneer in the market, and we are thrilled to be partnering with them,” said Sarah Feidt, Head of Marketing at Prepay Nation. “Our services bring great value to mobile customers and to their colleagues and loved ones abroad, and Etisalat’s mandate to connect and invigorate Afghanistan’s mobile ecosystem fits perfectly with the unique international connectivity we offer.”

“In regions where international currency transfer can be costly, cumbersome, and often impossible, nothing makes more sense than to send instant support in the form of mobile minutes that everyone needs and uses,” Feidt added. “We’re excited to bring that option to individuals connected to Etisalat Afghanistan subscribers.”

One of the largest telecommunications companies in the world, United Arab Emirates-based Etisalat is the leading operator in the Middle East and Africa, servicing over 100 million customers in 18 countries. The company began operations in Afghanistan in August 2007, and is the fastest growing mobile phone company in the nation. Etisalat provides voice and data services in 31 Afghani provinces and 196 districts, with more than 12,000 retail outlets, and has recently signed a deal with the Afghanistan Telecommunications Regulatory Authority to invest in mobile infrastructure development and provide services in 17 rural Districts.

Etisalat has embraced its mission to play an active role in the growth and prosperity of Afghanistan, from both a mobile and a social perspective. They have established a number of community engagement activities, including sponsoring both national and grassroots sports programs, and supporting a variety of health and educational initiatives. Their division staff comprises 90% local Afghans, and they have recently launched their Employee Succession Plan with the intention to train and develop over 400 Afghan nationals into senior management positions.

“This partnership is one more way that we are investing in the rebuilding and development of Afghanistan,” said Ebrahim Ali Al Hashmi, Marketing Director of Etisalat Afghanistan. “Creating opportunities for Afghans is our grounding principle here, as part of the UAE promise of long-term partnership to transform this magnificent country into a modern, peaceful, and prosperous Afghanistan. Linking up with Prepay Nation ( http://www.prepaynation.com ) will allow us to connect with individuals abroad who are eager to support their loved ones here, and in doing so, support the vital growth of the nation’s infrastructure and economy.”

Afghanistan, with over 16.8 million mobile phone subscribers, has 63% mobile connectivity penetration and 80% population coverage. Etisalat Afghanistan’s subscriber base represents over 24% of the market. To learn more about the company, visit http://www.etisalat.af.

About Etisalat:
Etisalat is a comprehensive telecommunications provider offering a one-stop shop for mobile and fixed-line voice and data services to individuals, enterprises and international telecommunications companies, ISPs?, ? content providers and mobile operators. It offers a variety of hi-tech complimentary services to the telecommunications industry including managerial and technical training, SIM card manufacturing, payment solutions, clearing house services, peering, voice and data transit, and submarine and land cable services. Etisalat is also the major hub in the Middle East, for internet, voice, mobile broadband, broadcast, roaming and corporate data services, with an extensive regional and intercontinental network. It is the largest carrier of international voice traffic in the Middle East and Africa and the 12th largest voice carrier in the world. Etisalat has 525 roaming agreements connecting 185 countries enabling BlackBerry, 3G and voice roaming. In 2009 the Etisalat group received seventeen industry awards and including three for innovation and three for customer service. It has been named ‘Best Overall Operator’ in the Middle East six times since 2006 and was named Best International Carrier at the World Communications Awards in 2008. For more information, visit http://www.etisalat.ae

About Prepay Nation:
Prepay Nation is a fast growth company in the business of enabling micropayments from one person to another across international borders. Prepay Nation utilizes the prepaid mobile ecosystem to transfer values in the form of international airtime remittance. With mobile operator partnerships in Central America, South America, Caribbean, Asia, and Africa, and a varied distribution channel spanning the US, Canada, and Middle East, Prepay Nation offers its innovative services to expatriates who financially support their loved ones back home. Prepay Nation’s unique business model, highly scalable processing platform, and interconnectivity with mobile operators, allows for instantaneous and no-fee transfers for the consumers and an opportunity to generate significant revenues for the distributors. For more information, visit http://www.prepaynation.com

Press & Media Contact:
Fady Sahhar / Sarah Feidt
XtraGlobex, Inc.
1800 John F. Kennedy Blvd. Suite 300
Philadelphia, PA 19103
267-238-3820
fady.sahhar@xtraglobex.com / sarah.feidt@xtraglobex.com

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Antonio “A&R” Richardson Promises Growth in 2012

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Antonio “A&R” Richardson had a great year in 2011, but in 2012 he’ll only get better.

St. Paul, MN (USA), Thursday – January 05, 2012 — For Antonio “A&R” Richardson, 2011 was a year of development. The Saint Paul, Minn. hip hop artist and actor built on the success he experienced in 2009 and 2010 to further challenge himself to only get better.

In 2011, Richardson saw the release of two major motion pictures, DreamWorks’ Transformers 3 and Warner Bros’ Contagion, both of which he had the pleasure of being cast in. He also released Cool Is Where I Live, a mixtape available on his website, ionlygetbetter.com.

Perhaps the most rewarding challenge for Richardson in 2011 was the launch of his brand, Busy Little Beavers. Creating a clothing line has been a lifelong dream for Richardson, who is continuously cultivating his own style to represent his individuality using the newest trends to compliment his classic style. As an entrepreneur, Richardson ( http://www.ionlygetbetter.com ) values innovation, creativity, and ambition. He emphasizes attention to detail and quality in everything he does. Busy Little Beavers is no exception; Richardson takes great care in creating a product that lives up to his values: detail is key; quality is common sense. The name Busy Little Beavers came from a recording studio session Richardson had in April 2011. The name refers to a sound that moved Richardson, “I asked my producer what the sound was called and he told me “Busy Little Beaver”. I couldn’t explain it, but the name struck me.” For Richardson, Busy Little Beavers was the brand he had been trying to formulate his entire life.

Richardson also had the honor of participating in an after school program for the students of Elizabeth Hall Elementary School in Minneapolis, Minn. The program was developed to improve test scores by providing students with a structured environment to increase academic skills through participation in enrichment activities of their choice. When the program was looking for a music teacher for the fourth and fifth grade students, Richardson was a natural choice. “Music has really saved my life, I don’t know where I would be without it”, says Richardson, who was the same age as his students when he began writing music.

Fans can expect 2012 to be just as busy for Richardson, who plans to release both a mixtape and album in the coming months and to continue to build Busy Little Beavers. Richardson also has a few new business ventures on the horizon that will be sure to please his followers. Check for news regarding his upcoming releases on ionlygetbetter.com ( http://www.ionlygetbetter.com ) or follow his journey at twitter.com/anrmusic. For more information on Busy Little Beavers, visit busylilbeavers.com.

For more information about Antonio “A&R” Richardson or for digital images or video, please contact Erin Moriarty at 651-269-2306 or erin@opulentpr.com.

Press & Media Contact:
Erin Moriarty
Opulent Public Relations
St. Paul, MN – USA
651-560-5020
erin@opulentpr.com
http://www.ionlygetbetter.com

Entertainment

Former Inmate Turns Entrepreneur – Jason Breedlove Founded Breedlove Publishing LLCBreedlove

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New Android Market calendar app and book of short/strong>

Portland, OR (USA), Thursday – January 05, 2012 — Former Inmate Turns Entrepreneur. Jason Breedlove Founded Breedlove Publishing LLC and Just Released His Third Book, a Collection of Fictional Short Stories.Jason Breedlove, 35, spent his twenties as an active alcoholic/drug addict. His times of sobriety were spent in an Iowa correctional facility, making visits on three separate occasions for a total of six years. After being released in 2008 he moved to Portland, Oregon and set out to break the chains of recidivism.

His third book, titled Hole, is a collection of fictional short stories ( http://www.jasonbreedlove.info ) dealing with urban life. Issues included are drug addiction, homelessness and mental illness. The cover of the book depicts a chilling hole in the ground, a mound of dirt and a gravestone bearing the author’s name.

Mr Breedlove has spent his life playing the role of class clown. Where school teachers tried to instill a lesson of the trait being wrong, life in prison showed deep appreciation for his sense of humor. In 2002 he started writing down his antics. Some of his funniest work can now be found in the Breedlove Calendar Quotes app on the Android Market. It syncs with the user’s Google Calendar and fits on one of the device’s homescreens.

Press & Media Contact:
Jason Breedlove
Breedlove Publishing LLC
Portland, OR – USA
503-757-2010
jbportland@live.com
http://www.jasonbreedlove.info

Home & Garden

Local Gurnee Illinois House Cleaning Company Launches New Website

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Sylvia and Angel’s Cleaning Service is announcing the launch of their new website which was designed by Mach 1 Web Design of Lake Zurich.

Lake Zurich, IL, January 07, 2012 – A small local business based in Round Lake Beach, Illinois and serving Gurnee, Illinois is announcing the launch of their new website at sylviaandangelscleaningservice.com. Sylvia and Angel’s Cleaning Service is a small family owned and operated house cleaning company serving Northern Lake County Illinois since 2003.

Sylvia and Angel’s Cleaning Service is announcing the launch of their new website which was designed by Mach 1 Web Design of Lake Zurich. Sylvia and Angel’s Cleaning Service specializes in house cleaning Gurnee Illinois and surrounding areas including Libertyville, Mundelein, Round Lake Beach, Lake Zurich, and Long Grove.

Sylvia and Angel’s Cleaning Service has focused on providing quality service at reasonable prices since they began serving the area nearly a decade ago. When asked what sets his company apart, Angel Soto, the owner of Sylvia and Angel’s Cleaning states, “When compared to many of our competitor’s, we know all of our employees personally. This is something other companies simply cannot say.” Angel says that many of his customers had used large franchise companies in the past but every week they had someone different in their house and they were not comfortable with that. When looking for a house cleaner, you must find someone you can trust. This is where Angel and Sylvia really shine. With only 3 employees, you know who will be in your house.

If you would like more information or a free quote, visit http://sylviaandangelscleaningservice.com or call (847) 791-5133.

Contact:
Eli Hudson
Mach 1 Web Design, Inc.
PO Box 933
Lake Zurich, IL 60047
847-261-4678
sales@mach1webdesign.com
http://mach1webdesign.com

Sports

SAFE International Launches Kingston Women’s Self Defense for Travellers – Kingston, ON Self Defense

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SAFE International is expanding its seminar options to include women’s self defense for travellers in Kingston, ON.

Kingston, ON, January 06, 2012 – (Straight Line PR) – Kingston Self Defense, SAFE International Launches Kingston Women’s Self Defense for Travellers.

SAFE International ™ is one of the leading providers of mobile self defense/personal protection training in North America. SAFE International has taught more than 120,000 clients in the private, corporate and high school environments since 1994. SAFE International is expanding its seminar options to include women’s self defense for travellers in Kingston, ON.

At this time of year, thousands of Canadians and Americans will head south to some of the warmer clients to escape the cold North American winter many of us experience. While the majority will have an amazing time, there are countless stories of women and men of all ages, forgetting that they are in a foreign country in which there are some inherent risks. SAFE International has the history and curriculum to help reduce those risks. SAFE International doesn’t only teach physical self defense concepts, but also how to avoid becoming a victim through Awareness/Avoidance training.

Some of the risks people need to concern themselves with when traveling in regards to women’s travel self defense Kingston includes what an attacker looks for in a potential victim, what an attacker wants and doesn’t want in confrontation, hotel safety, plus taxis and buses. One of the biggest topics that SAFE International explores is how most people are too polite, even when their intuition is telling them the complete opposite. The nightlife in many of these countries provides many opportunities for attacks, date rape or kidnappings. SAFE International covers the most common distraction techniques an attacker will use to gain an advantage. Instruction would then move on to verbal strategies in the event that avoidance is no longer possible.  Rather than just teaching to yell at a potential attacker, SAFE International instructors cover a few verbal strategies based on the aggressor and the scenario. The third step is addressing the physical aspect of Kingston women’s self defense for travellers. Physical self defense instruction begins with the advantages of adopting a passive stance rather than an aggressive stance. SAFE International only teaches gross motor strikes due to the adrenal rush one gets when they are in a highly stressful state such as an attack scenario. They teach a philosophy of “Attack the Attacker” which reverses one from being the Prey, to that of being the Predator. Another philosophy is to attack the head if all avoidance and verbal strategies have failed. Self defense training does not take years, and in fact with just a few hours of women’s self defense instruction for travelers, you can be confident that you have reduced the odds of harm and can have some peace of mind if it is your daughter or son who is traveling.

SAFE International has taught more than 135,000 women since 1994. For more information on self defense instruction for travelers, please email Chris Roberts, CEO, by email at chrisroberts@safeinternational.biz You can also visit the website at www.safeinternational.biz SAFE International can also be reached toll free at 1 800 465 5972.

Contact:
Chris Roberts
SAFE International™
15535 Cooper Rd.
Lunenburg, ON
Canada K0C 1R0
1 800 465-5972
chrisroberts@safeinternational.biz
http://www.safeinternational.biz

Business

Companies ignore Smartphone users online: 7 in 10 have no mobile website – 8 in 10 send no mobile emails

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Mobile ‘Will Improve’ Online Conversion Rates

Shenley Wood, Milton Keynes, January 06, 2012 – Despite the rapid growth in popularity of mobile internet use – most smartphone users access websites and 33% make purchases on it (according to EPiServer*) – over two-thirds of companies (70%) have not yet optimised their websites for mobile. And more than 8 in 10 (84%) are not designing marketing emails for mobile.

These are findings from the latest RedEye and Econsultancy Conversion Rate Optimization Report 2011, based on a survey of more than 700 client-side and agency digital marketers. 

The report highlights that mobile should play a key role in retaining customers online. Given that just 25% of marketers say they are satisfied with online conversion rates, tablets and phones should not be ignored in mobile conversion strategies – and will even help to boost conversion overall.

It is so easy for brands to damage their online reputation and ignoring customers viewing on mobiles and tablets can be off-putting and potentially impact engagement, particularly in highly competitive marketplaces.

Optimising for mobile is a missed opportunity, especially for retailers, as many are now seeing serious return on their mobile investment. 

Mark Patron, CEO at RedEye, explains: “Accepting that consumers often use multiple devices to access email and Internet, if the content is not optimised for the media it directly impacts conversion. For customers trying to view a full scale website on their phone, it’s not just frustrating, it’s all too-easy to head elsewhere to a properly optimised site.”

According to stats from the ONS, there has been significant growth in mobile internet adoption over the last 12 months, with an extra 6m using their phone to access the web over 2010. 

Usability testing with mobiles
One way to see if a brand needs a dedicated mobile site is to look at the user experience for mobile visitors. This will identify whether some parts of the site simply do not work, Flash elements for example. Also, while the site may work reasonably well via mobile, there may be hidden barriers to purchase which will only be picked up during testing. 

However, only just under a third (28% of companies and 30% of agency clients) say they have used mobile phones and under a fifth have used tablets while testing (16% of company respondents and 17% of agency clients).

Optimising emails for mobile
Another area where companies can improve ROI is adapting emails for mobile devices. A growing proportion of emails (15% upwards) are being opened and read on mobile phones, but still only a minority of companies are optimising emails for mobile.

Despite the potential for improving open rates by optimising emails for mobile, just 14% of companies and 24% of agencies are currently doing this. 

For a copy of the full report please visit: http://econsultancy.com/reports/conversion-rate-optimization-report

Based on the findings of this report RedEye has released a new white paper explaining how to implement a structured process to improve online conversion. This white paper can be downloaded from www.redeye.com .

The research is based on a survey of more than 700 client-side and agency digital marketers carried out in July and August 2011.

* EPiServer study: Developing a mobile strategy: how to develop mobile sites that truly engage

Press Contacts
Katie Traynier, Marketing Manager: katie.traynier@redeye.com, 01908 340 903

About RedEye
RedEye is the leader in behavioural email. RedEye has been helping online companies improve conversion since 1997, providing an integrated service of email marketing, web analytics and website usability.

In 2001 RedEye launched the first behavioural email campaign for William Hill. Behavioural email integrates web analytics with email marketing to produce highly targeted emails based on online user behaviour. Today RedEye helps hundreds of online companies improve conversion using behavioural email, achieving results such as of 750% ROI and 10% online conversion. In 2010 RedEye launched Behavioural Email onDemand, a self service solution enabling online companies to run basic behavioural email campaigns such as basket abandonment.

By integrating analytics with usability RedEye offers a unique service of Conversion Rate Optimisation. This service provides a structured process to help online companies fully analyse customer behaviour, enabling marketers to make the correct changes or implement the right strategies to improve online conversion.

RedEye previously won the NMA Award for ‘Best Use of Email’ and was shortlisted in the Econsultancy Innovation Awards for ‘Innovation in Email Marketing’.

RedEye currently has 4 European offices (London, Milton Keynes and Crewe in the UK and Dusseldorf, Germany) and has just launched its first US office in New Jersey. RedEye clients include Skype, Ford, French Connection, Haven Holidays, Hotel Chocolat, ASOS, Monarch, Butlins, HSBC and Ted Baker. http://www.redeye.com

About Econsultancy
Econsultancy is a global independent community-based publisher, focused on best practice digital marketing and e-commerce, and used by over 240,000 internet professionals every month.
Our hub has 105,000+ members worldwide from clients, agencies and suppliers alike with over 90% member retention rate. We help our members build their internal capabilities via a combination of research reports and how-to guides, training and development, consultancy, face-to-face conferences, forums and professional networking.

Join Econsultancy today to learn what’s happening in digital marketing – and what works. 
Call us to find out more on +44 (0)20 7269 1450 (London) or  +1 212 699 3626 (New York).You can also contact us online.

Contact:
Katie Traynier
Marketing Manager
RedEye
26 Shenley Pavilions
Chalkdell Drive
Shenley Wood
Milton Keynes MK5 6LB
01908 340 903
katie.traynier@redeye.com
http://www.redeye.com

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SAFE International Launches Brampton Women’s Self Defense for Travellers – Brampton, ON Self Defense

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SAFE International is expanding its seminar options to include women’s self defense for travellers in Brampton, ON.

Brampton, ON, January 06, 2012 – (Straight Line PR) – Brampton Self Defense, SAFE International Launches Brampton Women’s Self Defense for Travellers.

SAFE International ™ is one of the leading providers of mobile self defense/personal protection training in North America. SAFE International has taught more than 120,000 clients in the private, corporate and high school environments since 1994. SAFE International is expanding its seminar options to include women’s self defense for travellers in Brampton, ON.

At this time of year, thousands of Canadians and Americans will head south to some of the warmer clients to escape the cold North American winter many of us experience. While the majority will have an amazing time, there are countless stories of women and men of all ages, forgetting that they are in a foreign country in which there are some inherent risks. SAFE International has the history and curriculum to help reduce those risks. SAFE International doesn’t only teach physical self defense concepts, but also how to avoid becoming a victim through Awareness/Avoidance training.

Some of the risks people need to concern themselves with when traveling in regards to women’s travel self defense Brampton includes what an attacker looks for in a potential victim, what an attacker wants and doesn’t want in confrontation, hotel safety, plus taxis and buses. One of the biggest topics that SAFE International explores is how most people are too polite, even when their intuition is telling them the complete opposite. The nightlife in many of these countries provides many opportunities for attacks, date rape or kidnappings. SAFE International covers the most common distraction techniques an attacker will use to gain an advantage. Instruction would then move on to verbal strategies in the event that avoidance is no longer possible. Rather than just teaching to yell at a potential attacker, SAFE International instructors cover a few verbal strategies based on the aggressor and the scenario.  The third step is addressing the physical aspect of Brampton women’s self defense for travellers.  Physical self defense instruction begins with the advantages of adopting a passive stance rather than an aggressive stance. SAFE International only teaches gross motor strikes due to the adrenal rush one gets when they are in a highly stressful state such as an attack scenario. They teach a philosophy of “Attack the Attacker” which reverses one from being the Prey, to that of being the Predator. Another philosophy is to attack the head if all avoidance and verbal strategies have failed. Self defense training does not take years, and in fact with just a few hours of women’s self defense instruction for travelers, you can be confident that you have reduced the odds of harm and can have some peace of mind if it is your daughter or son who is traveling.

SAFE International has taught more than 135,000 women since 1994. For more information on self defense instruction for travelers, please email Chris Roberts, CEO, by email at chrisroberts@safeinternational.biz You can also visit the website at www.safeinternational.biz SAFE International can also be reached toll free at 1 800 465 5972.

Contact:
Chris Roberts
SAFE International™
15535 Cooper Rd.
Lunenburg, ON
Canada K0C 1R0
1 800 465-5972
chrisroberts@safeinternational.biz
http://www.safeinternational.biz