Monthly Archives: January 2012

Music

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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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

Sports

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

Sports

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

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

Barrie, ON, January 04, 2012 – (Straight Line PR) – Barrie Self Defense, SAFE International Launches Barrie 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 Barrie, 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 Barrie 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 Barrie 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

Travel

For Reliable Transport Look To A Town Car Service

# Types of Chauffeured Vehicle Services

Travelling plays a huge role in the daily life of countless people. Whether it’s about going to a special party or traveling from one place to another, having a car has become a necessity today. However, in the event you don’t have a car but you have to go somewhere important, the very best option is to hire a company that offers chauffeured vehicle services. This type of service has become very popular, and it’s not merely for tourists or vacationers. It’s also synonymous with style and luxury, giving people pride while you’re on the road.

## Luxury of a Limo Bus

If you are attending a very lavish party, then hire a chauffeured limo bus for your travelling. The vehicle can hold as many as 40 passengers, depending on the length and space needed. However, the name limousine doesn’t mean that the service will be expensive. As a matter of fact, anyone can take full advantage of having an excellent limo bus for their transportation. Consequently, limo service is actually quite affordable.

## Shuttle Service for Large Transportation

For those who are planning a tour with a large group of people, a shuttle vehicle is a good option for transportation. You are able to choose to have the vehicle chauffeured, or you can drive the vehicle yourself, according to what you prefer. A shuttle service can accommodate a large number of people. It is always ideal for classes that are going on an excursion, or reunions where transportation is required. Shuttle service is often rather expensive, but it is worth taking when a large group needs transporting.

## Town Car Service for Dependable Transportation

Town car service is a terrific idea for executives who need transportation when going to conferences. This type of service is far easier than hiring a taxi because it can meet the requirements of a person day in and day out. Hiring this kind of service also reduces the stress of traffic, being late and waiting for transportation. Town car service is also not very expensive.

There are several types of chauffeured transportation solutions today. Whether you are a tourist, a local or with a group that needs to travel together, finding suitable transportation won’t be an issue with the many companies offering chauffeured transportation.

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Technology

GuardTime and NRI Secure Collaborate on Cloud Security

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GuardTime today signed an agreement with Tokyo-based NRI SecureTechnologies, Ltd., a one stop-solution provider for information security, to do business collaboration in the area of cloud computing security.

Tokyo, Japan, Tuesday – January 03, 2012 — GuardTime ( http://www.guardtime.com ), creator of the Keyless Signature technology used to provide indisputable proof of time, origin, and integrity for electronic data, today signed an agreement with Tokyo-based NRI SecureTechnologies, Ltd., a one stop-solution provider for information security, to do business collaboration in the area of cloud computing security.

GuardTime developed and provides the solution code-named “DataConductor,” which can detect changes and/or transfers of any data stored in the datacenter. By signing the data using GuardTime’s Keyless Signatures, DataConductor can automatically detect when and where the data was created or transferred, and if the datahas been tampered with or not. An alert is sent to the customer when an abnormal status is detected. DataConductor can assure the integrity of data and confirm the location where data exists, providing a full audit trail of data storage in the Cloud. DataConductor enables regulatory compliance for archiving with commodity cloud storage.

As a leading provider of information security, NRI Secure has accumulated extensive and profound consulting knowledge with product offerings that, together with one-stop services, provide comprehensive security solutions to customers in sectors such as the government, financial services, retail, and enterprises. In particular, as cloud computing demand grows, NRI Secure is increasingly undertaking a number of projects for the secure building and management of cloud services.

GuardTime and NRI Secure will leverage the solutions and know-how on both sides to collaborate in the following areas:

* Solution service integration:
Planning and development on the integration of GuardTime DataConductor into NRI Secure’s security management solutions and services.

* Joint marketing and sales activities:
Both companies will jointly hold seminars and conferences to introduce the solutions.Both companies will jointly identify business opportunities and propose solutions to existing and new customers.

About NRI SecureTechnologies, Ltd:
NRI SecureTechnologies, a leading provider of information security solutions, is one of the group companies of Nomura Research Institute, Ltd. Established in 2000, it examines information security at business corporations from the aspects of technology and business management and offers a one-stop service from consulting to solution implementation, training, management and surveillance. For more information visit http://www.nri-secure.co.jp/en/index.html

About GuardTime:
GuardTime was founded with the goal of solving one of the biggest problems in computing: how to be sure electronic data is authentic. GuardTime’s Keyless Signatures provide proof of origin and that not a single bit of the data has changed since a specific point in time. The verification of the signatures can be done offline without reliance on keys, secrets, or the existence of a trusted third party. GuardTime’s mission is to change the world to one where Keyless Signatures are ubiquitous and a natural part of the everyday data lifecycle, whether on disk, in transit, or in the Cloud. The company was recently selected as co-winner of the Innotribe $100K Start-Up Challenge, honoring the company as one of the world’s most promising financial technology start-ups. Visit http://www.guardtime.com for more information about using Keyless Signatures for signing your data.

Press & Media Contact:
Victor Cruz, Principal
MediaPR.net Inc
Tokyo, Japan
+1 978-594-4134
vcruz@mediapr.net
http://www.guardtime.com