Monthly Archives: February 2013

Business

Chad Nilsson Partners With Instant Payday Network To Help Others Create Cash Flow

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40% of Americans have less than $500 in the bank. Everyone is looking to the internet for ways to make more money Nilsson says.

Eagan, MN, February 05, 2013 – Chad Nilsson Partners With Instant Payday Network To Help Others Create Cash Flow. 40% of Americans have less than $500 in the bank. Everyone is looking to the internet for ways to make more money Nilsson says. Instant Payday Network provides a huge solution for this problem. Instant payday Network is a free Marketing System. With no fees or experience needed to use it, people now have a way to create cash flow.

Instant Payday Network will provide what every network marketer and home business entrepreneur needs and must have. Cash Flow, training, coaching, systems and most importantly, the environment for success for today’s world of Internet home based business entrepreneurs.

Chad Nilsson has stayed on the cutting edge of internet marketing and home business opportunities. Nilsson says, After intentionally staying on the fringe of the Home Business/Network Marketing Industry for a dozen years, the careful evaluation and due diligence of a dozen different top internet homes businesses, it was obvious that Instant Payday Network had the perfect combination of product, leadership, training and appropriate market timing. It’s very rare to have all of these elements come together in one powerful structure all at the same time. Together we can make a huge and important difference in people’s lives.

If you are interested in learning more on how Chad Nilsson can help you, Mr. Nilsson can be reached at 651-330-8032 Or visit him online at: Chad.nilsson@gmail.com or http://www.GoHereToday.net

Contact:
Chad Nilsson
WCN, Inc.
Eagan, MN 55120
651-330-8032
chad.nilsson@gmail.com
http://www.WhoIsChadNilsson.com

Entertainment

Arizona’s Largest Celebration of the Outdoors, the ISE, Returns to University of Phoenix Stadium

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The 13th annual Arizona International Sportsmen’s Exposition (ISE) takes over the University of Phoenix Stadium, Feb. 21-24th.

Glendale, AZ, February 05, 2013 – The 13th annual Arizona International Sportsmen’s Exposition (ISE) takes over the University of Phoenix Stadium, Feb. 21-24th.

Some 300 exhibiting companies will rendezvous to fill the 160,000-square-foot stadium floor. Vendor booths include local, regional and international destinations, guides and outfitters, travel bureaus, manufacturers and retailers, boat and camping RV dealers, houseboats, ATVs and four-wheelers, magazine and book publishers, websites, enthusiast clubs and groups, and nonprofit organizations representing a wide range of outdoor interests.

In addition to the largest display all year of outdoor destinations and products, ISE Phoenix offers seminar theaters, interactive features, and contests for newcomer to expert and young to senior enthusiasts. Scott Leysath, host of The Sportsman Channel’s hit show, “Dead Meat”, will make a special appearance Friday and Saturday, cooking….

This year’s show activities include the popular DockDogs water-jumping contest, giant archery range, huge casting pond, 40-ft.-long, fish-filled aquarium tank, two trophy displays, and an expansive Youth Fair, co-hosted by Arizona Game and Fish Department. This special event features archery, shooting safety, catch-and-release fishing, live-animal display, and new radio-controlled offroading track and youth contest. AZGFD also presents the modestly named but extremely popular “asset sale,” which features seized hides, horns and other items, raising money for law-enforcement operations throughout Arizona.

ISE is proud to again sponsor a weekend Scouts Challenge, partnering with Grand Canyon Council Boy Scouts of America, which, for the first time, will co-locate its annual Scout-O-Rama on UoP’s giant west lawn, Saturday, during the ISE.

ADMISSION & HOURS: $12 adult admission. Parking is free, as is admission to youth under 15 and Active Military with military ID.

SPECIAL OFFERS: Friend ISE at www.Facebook.com/SportsExpos; or purchase a Scout’s Coupon Book (available locally) for special two-for-one ISE admission

HOURS: Thurs & Fri 10:00am – 6:00pm; Sat 10:00am – 6:00pm; Sun 10:00am – 5:00pm.

SEMINAR SCHEDULES & INFO: SportsExpos.com, info@SportsExpos.com

Contact:
Scott Kelly
Black Dog Promotions, LLC
9920 S. Rural Rd.,
Ste 108 Tempe AZ, 85284
+1-480-206-3435
scott@blackdogpromotions.com
http://www.blackdogpromotions.com

Business

Rosendin Electric Names Brian Brobst Director of Eastern Region Business Development/Pre-Construction

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Industry Veteran Joins Mid-Atlantic Office to Continue to Drive Eastern Expansion for Largest U.S. Private Electrical Contractor.

STERLING, Va. (February 5, 2013) — Rosendin Electric (http://www.rosendin.com), the nation’s largest private electrical contractor and a 100% employee-owned company, announced the appointment of Brian Brobst to the newly created position of Director of Eastern Region Business Development/Pre-Construction. In this role, Brobst will focus on expanding East Coast operations, leveraging his network and identifying new general contractor partners who will benefit from Rosendin Electric’s construction experience and industry expertise. He will also lead the oversight of conceptual cost modeling, schematic budgeting, cost control, bidding, value engineering, and building and maintaining customer relationships.

Brobst joins Rosendin Electric with more than 20 years of electrical contracting and construction experience, including pre-construction support, project management, and electrical design for mission critical, health care, commercial, and institutional projects.

“Rosendin Electric continues to build its reputation for excellence through our East Coast operations. Brian’s appointment brings new strength to our marketing team to match the expertise of our world-class engineering team,” said Keith Douglas, Director, Mid-Atlantic Operations. “We are delighted to have Brian join us to support large-scale, mission critical design projects, and develop pre-construction bids with the region’s general contractors.”

About Rosendin Electric

Rosendin Electric, Inc., headquartered in San Jose, California, is a 100% employee-owned electrical engineering, power and communications provider and is the largest privately held electrical contractor in the United States. With over 2,500 employees and experience nationwide, Rosendin Electric has built upon a 90-year reputation for quality design and installations. For additional information, visit http://www.rosendin.com.

Contact:
Shelly Goulart
Marketing Manager
Rosendin Electric, Inc.
880 Mabury Road
San Jose, CA 95133
(408) 534-2819
sgoulart@rosendin.com
http://www.rosendin.com

Sports

Announcing SAFE International Self Defense YouTube Views Reach 100,000– Toronto, ON Self Defense

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SAFE International is thrilled to announce that the SAFE International Self Defense YouTube views have reached 100,000.

Toronto, ON, February 04, 2013 – (Straight Line PR) – Toronto Self Defense, SAFE International Self Defense YouTube Views Reach 100,000.

SAFE International ™ is the leading provider of mobile self defense/personal protection training in Toronto, ON. SAFE International has taught more than 175,000 women self defense since 1994. SAFE International is thrilled to announce that the SAFE International Self Defense YouTube views have reached 100,000.

SAFE International offers Toronto Self Defense in high schools, women’s self defense parties/courses, corporate self defense, as well as private instruction.

One of the reasons that SAFE International has taught so many women self defense in Toronto is due to their SAFE International YouTube channel and all its instructional videos showing all aspects of avoiding violence. SAFE International teaches self defense concepts, rather than techniques. SAFE International YouTube Channel shows many Awareness and Avoidance strategies which are based on one’s daily routines such as using elevators, car safety, being followed, plus common distraction techniques.

Toronto Women’s Self Defense Parties are also featured on the SAFE International YouTube channel showing not only how much can be learned in just a few hours, but also how much fun their courses are. Self defense doesn’t take years to learn and the multiple videos on the YouTube channel show this.

You can also see on the SAFE International YouTube channel intelligent verbal strategies meeting their 4 rules of don’t challenge, don’t threaten, don’t tell someone they are wrong, as well as don’t tell someone what to do.

The third step is addressing the physical aspect of Toronto self defense lessons.  Instructors begin with the advantages of adopting a passive stance rather than an aggressive stance.  SAFE teaches gross motor strikes due to the adrenal rush one gets when they are in a highly stressful state such as an attack scenario.  These gross motor strikes can be seen in many of the SAFE International YouTube Channel videos. Complex skills are proven to be ineffective in the high stress of real violence. The main philosophy taught is to “Attack the Attacker” which reverses one from being the Prey, to that of being the Predator.

Please feel free to check out the many videos of women’s self defense in Toronto on the SAFE YouTube channel.

You can also reach Chris Roberts toll free at 1-800-465-5972 or by email at chrisroberts@safeinternational.biz. Their main website can be seen at www.safeinternational.biz

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

Announcing SAFE International Self Defense YouTube Views Reach 100,000– Ottawa, ON Self Defense

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SAFE International is thrilled to announce that the SAFE International Self Defense YouTube views have reached 100,000.

Ottawa, ON, February 03, 2013 – (Straight Line PR) – Ottawa Self Defense, SAFE International Self Defense YouTube Views Reach 100,000.

SAFE International ™ is the leading provider of mobile self defense/personal protection training in Ottawa, ON. SAFE International has taught more than 175,000 women self defense since 1994. SAFE International is thrilled to announce that the SAFE International Self Defense YouTube views have reached 100,000.

SAFE International offers Ottawa Self Defense in high schools, women’s self defense parties/courses, corporate self defense, as well as private instruction.

One of the reasons that SAFE International has taught so many women self defense in Ottawa is due to their SAFE International YouTube channel and all its instructional videos showing all aspects of avoiding violence. SAFE International teaches self defense concepts, rather than techniques. SAFE International YouTube Channel shows many Awareness and Avoidance strategies which are based on one’s daily routines such as using elevators, car safety, being followed, plus common distraction techniques.

Ottawa Women’s Self Defense Parties are also featured on the SAFE International YouTube channel showing not only how much can be learned in just a few hours, but also how much fun their courses are. Self defense doesn’t take years to learn and the multiple videos on the YouTube channel show this.

You can also see on the SAFE International YouTube channel intelligent verbal strategies meeting their 4 rules of don’t challenge, don’t threaten, don’t tell someone they are wrong, as well as don’t tell someone what to do.

The third step is addressing the physical aspect of Ottawa self defense lessons.  Instructors begin with the advantages of adopting a passive stance rather than an aggressive stance.  SAFE teaches gross motor strikes due to the adrenal rush one gets when they are in a highly stressful state such as an attack scenario. These gross motor strikes can be seen in many of the SAFE International YouTube Channel videos. Complex skills are proven to be ineffective in the high stress of real violence. The main philosophy taught is to “Attack the Attacker” which reverses one from being the Prey, to that of being the Predator.

Please feel free to check out the many videos of women’s self defense in Ottawa on the SAFE YouTube channel.

You can also reach Chris Roberts toll free at 1-800-465-5972 or by email at chrisroberts@safeinternational.biz. Their main website can be seen at www.safeinternational.biz

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

‘AuraPortal’ Solution Implemented by More than 20 Financial Institutions

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Business Process Management software automates operational and administrative processes.

Boca Raton, Florida, February 02, 2013 – AURA (www.auraportal.com), a global provider of Business Process Management (BPM) software, has announced that the AuraPortal.(*) solution has been implemented by more than 20 financial institutions to automate their operational and administrative processes.

(*).AuraPortal has recently been distinguished by the independent market analysis firm Ovum in its Decision Matrix 2011 report as the most advanced BPM in the market.

Since the beginning of the global economic and financial crisis, financial institutions have embarked on the search for technology tools to help optimize their resources and processes, becoming more profitable, efficient and offering an improved service in order to retain customer loyalty.

But not just any technology is adequate enough to successfully undertake business improvement projects in the financial sector. This technology must meet certain requirements, such as: flexibility, adaptability, fast implementation, reliability and modernity, in line with current and future times.

Amongst these financial institutions are: Davivienda Bank, BMG Bank (Minas Gerais Bank), CABEI (Central American Bank for Economic Integration), Falabella Bank, BCCR (Central Bank of Costa Rica), Banca March –the most solvent bank in Europe-, BNF (National Development Bank), Baneco (Economic Bank), Carrefour Financial Services, Excellent Incasso, and the list goes on.

The following processes can be highlighted as examples of processes automated with AuraPortal:

• Core Business Processes (Credit Concession Management, Goods Received in Lieu of Payment, Document Approval, Credit Committee, etc.).

• Operational Risk Management Processes (Element Protection, Change Control, Preventive Control, etc.).

• Financial Analysis Processes (Legal Analysis, Financial Analysis, Impact Analysis, etc.).

• Customer Management Processes (Campaigns and Promotions, Creation of new Products, Checking Account Creation, Inquiries and Complaints, etc.).

• Procurement, Supply and Outsourcing Management Processes.

• Human Resource Management Processes (Staff Administration, Absence and Overtime Management, Evaluation and Control, Recruitment, etc.).

• Standards Management Processes (Basel II/III, Patriot Act, AML, SOX, Quality, Information Security, Occupational Security, Personal Data Security, etc.).

• And many more.

In the words of Pablo Trilles, Vice President of AURA: “The fact that 20 among the most relevant financial institutions are using AuraPortal with total satisfaction demonstrates that we are speaking of an optimal solution for the financial world. AuraPortal is becoming a strong benchmark in the Business Process Management (BPM) software”.

About Aura (http://www.auraportal.com)
AURA is a global BPM (Business Process Management) software provider delivering a solution that creates, without the need of IT programming, Business Process Workflow Execution Models. AuraPortal is 100% Web-based, and is complementary to existing ERP and CRM systems.

AURA has a presence in 50 countries with more than 500 customers including, among others: Toyota, General Motors, Pemex (Petroleos Mexicanos), Carrefour, ArcelorMittal, PepsiCo, Coca-Cola, Scotiabank, Danone, Sodexo, Kimberly-Clark, Yamaha, Eletrobras, Royal KPN, Bristol-Myers Squibb, etc., as well as many Government Agencies and Departments in several countries.

AURA Headquarters are located in North America (Florida) and Europe (Holland) whereas the software development facilities are located in Spain and India.

Contact:
Scott Rich
Auraportal
400 Trade Center
Woburn, MA 01801-7472
978-808-6340
diana.farrington@auraportal.com
http://www.auraportal.com

Financial

Merchant Cash And Capital Surpasses Goals

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Company has financed close to $500 million for clients.

New York, NY (USA), February 01, 2013 — Merchant Cash and Capital ( http://www.merchantcashandcapital.com ), a financing company that offers business cash advances, passed $10 million in funding for the first time in a single month in November 2012, and more than 15 percent of that funding was for franchised businesses. The company is closing in on $500 million in funding since its founding in 2005.

In correlation with their rapid growth, Merchant Cash and Capital has signed a lease to expand their office in New York City. They will be adding 9,000 square feet to bring them to a total of 22,400 square feet.

“This is an exciting time for Merchant Cash and Capital, and we’re sure 2013 is going to be a great year for us,” said Seth Broman, vice president of business development. “We are continuing to expand our business, especially by providing funding for franchisees. Our traditional merchant cash advance program is still extremely valuable for small and medium-sized business owners, and the cash advance financing program we released last year for businesses that do not accept credit cards has been very successful so far. We are working on expanding our services to meet the needs of business owners and expect some exciting announcements to come this year.”

Merchant Cash and Capital ( http://www.merchantcashandcapital.com ) provides working capital to restaurant, retail and service businesses through cash advances. Specializing in restaurants, learning centers and schools, healthcare facilities, manufacturers, professional services and more, Merchant Cash and Capital reviews an eligible company’s monthly revenue and provides them with a merchant cash advance in as soon as 3-5 business days. Since its founding in 2005, MCC has provided nearly $500 million in funding across 22,000 transactions for more than 12,000 unique businesses.

MERCHANT CASH AND CAPITAL
450 Park Avenue South #11
New York, NY 10016
Contact: Seth Broman
Phone: 212-545-3185
Web site: http://www.merchantcashandcapital.com

Press & Media Contact:
Courtney Thomas
Sanderson & Associates, Ltd
450 Park Avenue South #11
New York, NY 10016 – USA
312-829-4350
Courtney@sandersonpr.com
http://www.merchantcashandcapital.com

Technology

Free eBook Offers Ways to Cope with BYOD

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Towerwall today announced a freely downloadable eBook that offers strategies and best practices for companies dealing with employees bringing mobile devices to work.

Towerwall ( http://www.towerwall.com ), an IT security services provider for small to mid-size businesses, today announced a freely downloadable eBook that offers strategies and best practices for companies dealing with employees bringing mobile devices to work. The eBook, “Beware of BYOD: How Forward Thinking Companies Can Cope with ‘Bring Your Own Device,’” is available at Towerwall.com.

As the runaway proliferation of smartphones and tablets in the workplace goes unchecked, the BYOD trend is introducing serious IT security issues including the potential theft of IP and proprietary information plus vulnerabilities.

Statistics show that 80% of workers bring their own mobile device to the workplace. Around 60% of workers do so even though the practice is not formally sanctioned by the company. Add to this that half of all security breaches stem from lost or stolen devices, pointing to the difficulty of securing information with mobile devices.

“Beware of BYOD” is authored by Michelle Drolet, CEO of Towerwall, whose consulting clients include Brown University, Bose, and Raytheon. Towerwall manages and deploys technology by such leading vendors as Trend Micro, RSA, Websense, and Qualys.

“Beware of BYOD” introduces possible legal ramifications as well as the probability of inviting malware into the network. The eBook helps companies frame their response by asking the right questions, taming myths about the costs, and advocates what a BYOD policy should entail. Topics include remote data wiping, data leakage prevention, best practices and education. Chapters include:

* To Authorize BYOD or Not, That is the Question
* 10 Things Everyone Should Know Before Bringing a Device to Work
* Why You Need a Mobile Device Policy
* Key Issues to Consider for a BYOD Strategy
* 5 Ways BYOD Can Harm Your Company

“Even if you don’t condone it in the workplace you should still have a BYOD policy in place,” says Drolet. “The trend is universal and it represents a threat to organizations of all sizes. Just as with every other change, planning and strategy must come first. This eBook covers what businesses need to know before creating policy.”

This is an excellent resource for IT managers, CTOs, and business owners to learn more about this trend and strategies that can be applied to better control and manage BYOD.

Download “Beware of BYOD” by visiting http://www.Towerwall.com.

About Towerwall:
Since 1993, Towerwall has been providing IT security technology services required to run successful business-class networks for such organizations as Brown University, Bose, Middlesex Savings Bank, PerkinElmer and Raytheon. For more information please visit http://www.towerwall.com.

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

Sports

Official Website for NBA All Star Weekend February 15-17, 2013 in Houston, Texas

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The best All-Star Game in Professional sports returns to Houston, Texas for the 62nd Annual NBA All-Star Game to take place during All Star Weekend in Houston, Texas February 15-17, 2013.

Houston, TX (USA), February 01, 2013 — The best All-Star Game in Professional sports returns to Houston, Texas for the 62nd Annual NBA All-Star Game to take place during All Star Weekend in Houston, Texas February 15-17, 2013.

It only happens once a year; it brings the World’s best basketball players to one place for a pick-up game. This is the 62nd Annual NBA All Star Game and it will take place in Houston, Texas during NBA All Star Weekend. Houston All Star Weekend brings the biggest names from Entertainment and Professional Sports to party for the weekend.

The 2013 NBA All-Star Weekend in Houston, Texas starts on Friday with the Celebrity Game and Rising stars challenge. All-Star Saturday Night is sponsored by State farm and consists of the famous slam dunk contest, 3 point shootout and more. Sunday is the 62nd annual NBA All Star Game in Houston, Texas.

In between all of the NBA in Arena events is a huge party. Artists such as Jay-z, 2 chainz, lil Wayne, rick Ross all hold events and perform at after parties. You have other famous people hosting events such as Kevin Hart, Floyd Mayweather and more. Also, most big name NBA Players hold events such as Dwight Howard, Dwayne Wade, LeBron James and more. Anyone can buy tickets to the in arena events and after parties.

If you are looking for Tickets to NBA Events, After-Party tickets, Bottle Service visit the official website for NBA All Star Weekend in Houston Texas at http://www.HoustonAllStarWeekend.com.

If you are in Houston, Texas and promoter or local business – http://www.HoustonAllStarWeekend.com website has exclusive opportunities to reach hundreds of thousands visiting the website. Visit http://www.HoustonAllStarWeekend.com/advertise for more information.

Press & Media Contact:
Jeremy Johnson, GM
HoustonAllStarWeekend.com
Houston, TX – USA
832-447-4622
Jeremy@HoustonAllStarWeekend.com
http://www.HoustonAllStarWeekend.com

Entertainment

Christian Faith Challenged in Future World Without Religion

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It’s the story of the classic human journey, one filled with great sacrifice and much pain. That’s how author Martin Gene Durst describes his new book, Templar, The Age of the Dark Prince.

Houston, TX (USA), February 01, 2013 — It’s the story of the classic human journey, one filled with great sacrifice and much pain. That’s how author Martin Gene Durst describes his new book, Templar, The Age of the Dark Prince.

Available through Halo Publishing International, Templar is the story of Marcus Stevens, a man in his early 20s living in a world without religion. “Stevens’ mother has been executed because of her faith and he experiences great sacrifice and enduring individual pain while making his classic human journey in a future world where religion has been outlawed,” Durst said. The character wrestles with his own faith as he becomes leader of the few Christians that remain and must fight against a Directorate questing for complete control of the Earth. “Human and spiritual conflictions are prevalent throughout the story,” Durst explained.

“I was inspired to write this book because of my love for Christ and because there is little to no Christian science fiction to entertain young adult readers who enjoy adventure stories,” the author said. “I love to read and I have a really good imagination.”

The Army Guard Reservist, who joined the Regular Army at age 18, now continues to serve his country full-time as an Operations Non-Commissioned Officer of a bridge engineer unit. He has authored two other non-fiction volumes including The Soldiers Creed: Hard Lessons of the U.S. Army for the Success of a Future America in 2011, and Army Recruiter Survival Guide in 2007.

Templar is the first in a series of fiction writing for Durst. “It’s a niche’ I’ve wanted to get into,” he said.

“This story will appeal to people who enjoy science fiction and adventure and likely will inspire Christian readers to examine their own faith,” said Halo International Publisher Lisa Umina.

Durst grew up in Martinsburg, West Virginia, the second oldest of five children with a twin brother. He attended West Virginia University after his first Army enlistment and earned a bachelor’s degree in education. He taught school for seven years in North Carolina before returning to full-time military employment.

Durst and his wife, Barbara, have three children, Ryan, 14, Emily, 7, and Ethan, 5. The family resides in Philippi, West Virginia, where they are members of the Living Water Church. The author enjoys long distance cycling, hiking, hunting, and playing music.

To reach this author, e-mail mbdurst@gmail.com or call 580-278-1441. To order Templar, The Age of the Dark Prince, visit http://www.halopublishing.com.

Press & Media Contact:
Lisa M. Umina, Publisher
Halo Publishing International
AP #726 / P.O. Box 60326
Houston, TX 77205-0326 – USA
877-705-9647
lisa@halopublishing.com
http://www.halopublishing.com