Category Archives: Internet & Online

Consumer Services, Entertainment, Food & Beverage, Internet & Online, Technology, Telecom, Web 2.0

Cooktorial, a recipes application, available for iPhone and iPod Touch

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Jun 08 2011 /RTPR/ – Athens, Greece – WEBST Consulting S.A., a mobile application developer, proudly announces the launch of its new project, «Cooktorial», available for iPhone and iPod Touch. Cooktorial is a recipes application, mainly addressed to the novice cook, although it can be of value to the more skilled cook as well, given that its main idea is to suggest what can be cooked based solely on the ingredients already available at home.

In fact, the main attribute setting Cooktorial apart from the rest of the cooking applications available on App Store is that, using Cooktorial, one can browse recipes which can be cooked using ingredients they already have, instead of finding a recipe which will, almost certainly, require a visit to the super-market. Cooktorial implements an easy-to-use interface, a database of over 1.000 recipes, images and thorough description of each recipe, as well as providing the user with the option of filtering the results by preparation time, cuisine type and difficulty level.

Furthermore, with a single tap the user can generate a list with the most commonly found ingredients, which can be easily edited and will be automatically stored for future use.

Last but not least, using Cooktorial does not require an internet connection, allowing thus the user to browse recipes without the use of a 3G or a Wi-Fi network. Cooktorial is a Free application available on Apple’s App Store. Users may enhance it by purchasing any of the two available In Apps, allowing them to perform unlimited number of searches within the app and to remove the Ads.

iTunes link on the App: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/cooktorial/id438634449?mt=8
Cooktorial’s Website: http://www.cooktorial.net
Twitter Profile: @Cooktorial
Facebook Page: http://www.facebook.com/cooktorial

About the developer:
Founded in Athens – Greece, WEBST Consulting S.A. is a company involved into Mobile applications development, Website development, Digitization and premium Digital Consulting Services. Committed to the development of applications of the highest caliber, WEBST’s mobile division is constantly striving towards the creation of applications that will make people’s everyday life easier, pleasant and entertaining.

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Contact Details: 157 Michalakopoulou Str.
Athens
Greece
115 27
+30 210 74 85 715
www.webst.gr
info@webst.gr

Entertainment, Food & Beverage, Home & Garden, Internet & Online, Retail, Shopping, Travel

BBQBarbecues Adds Camping & Outdoor Leisure Barbecues from Cadac

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Strengthening their online presence even further BBQBarbecues this week announce their latest addition to the ever expanding e-commerce site with the popular South African Cadac range.

Cadac has been at the heart of South African lifestyle for more than 60 years and is a brand that has been woven into the fabric of every South African home. Cadac is constantly striving to make outdoor adventure more enjoyable through innovative thinking, continuous research and new product development, and as a result is at the forefront of developing solutions and products that meet changing expectations of the consumer globally.

James Pickering, Product Manager of BBQBarbecues commented: “Cadac is one of the most trusted and recognized brands in South Africa and we were very pleased to add another quality range to the website. This year is proving even more popular with portable barbecues it seems, as more and more consumers are taking their holidays in the UK and enjoying outdoor adventures” Mr Pickering went on to say “The weather beyond about a week ahead stretches even the most experienced weather forecaster but with June’s forecast set to be a hot one we are predicting a big growth in sales to rival the ones we witnessed in April”

Cadac offer a timeless range of Patio BBQs and outdoor leisure Barbecues catering for evolving lifestyles and the growing worldwide trend of people seeking ways in which to make the most of Summer living. People need an easy, affordable and universally accessible way to get more value from their precious Summer moments.

Scott Morris, E-commerce Manager of BBQBarbecues said: “Cadac’s wide range of products fulfils the needs of the customer and it is a pleasure to be able to market and sell their range. Due to our combination of online experience, product sourcing capability and the way in which we market these products, these are very exciting times for our business”

BBQBarbecues is the sister company of the ever expanding Plumbworld empire which now has an astonishing 35 different websites specializing in everything from bathrooms and tools to wood burning stoves and barbeques.

Plumbworld was a pioneer of online trading and 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, Evesham

http://www.bbqbarbecues.co.uk

 

Art, Entertainment, Internet & Online, Marketing, Media, Music, Social Media, Web 2.0

Munite is truly revolutionizing the music world

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May 24 2011 /RTPR/ – Hollywood, CA – Munite is truly revolutionizing the music world. It stands out among other music sites as a platform that connects everyone who is integral to the process of music creation and consumption. From the musicians and vocalists, to the engineers in the sound booth, to record labels, agents, managers and finally to the listeners, Munite offers a role for all music lovers.

Munite offers an array of features beyond just the conventional track, video, and picture hosting which it is quite adept at too. Munite makes it easy for aspiring musicians to kick- start their music career. Artists can promote their work to eager fans and labels who are continuously searching for great new music. With the Build a Band™ feature, Munite makes it easy to build your own band from a list of instrument-specific musicians in your area. Just a few clicks and members are in touch with potential bandmates. Another few clicks and members can be booking time with a music instructor or a new student. If that student needs to buy a guitar, it can be found in the classified ad section of the site. Jam sessions can be found and arranged through Munite as well.

Munite also provides musicians a unique and creative component for music collaboration, Mumiix™. Mumiix™ is an open access tool to create, mix, and share music in ways that were previously unimaginable. Mumiix™ makes it possible for beatboxers from Brooklyn to collaborate with classical guitarists from Spain. Mumiix™ provides the tools to make it happen online, without the limitations of geographical boundaries. Anyone can take part in a Mumiix™ project by simply inviting others or requesting invitations to join other members’ Mumiix™ projects. Even labels, managers, and producers can be a part of the virtual collaboration so that everyone works together to get the end result off the ground, on the airwaves, and onto the stage.

For more information about Munite.net or how to get started, please visit munite.net –“Uniting the Music World”.

Contact details:
Company Name: Munite.net
Contact Name: Munite Street Team
Contact Phone: (877) 469-6743
Contact Email: support@munite.net
Internet & Online

Professional SEO Services for Better Search Engine Results

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Delray Beach, Florida – 04/27/2011 -We hear a lot about SEO, its benefits and many success stories these days and are often not sure to go with it or not. Professional SEO is something that you don’t have to ignore if you are looking towards a bright future for your company, irrespective of the industry you belong to. SEO and pay-per-click management services are both placed perfect to help you with better search engine results. SEO is the best and foremost thing to consider when more traffic to the website is your concern. Today most of the people are aware of different SEO techniques but to earn beneficial results you will need to stick to the core activities.SEO companies better knows ethical, non-deceptive SEO techniques which are cost-effective over a long run.Gazelle interactive offers great SEO techniquestogether with their internet marketing solutions they do a comprehensive online advertising campaign.

Search Engine Optimization is not a fast process and if you approach some SEO company they must have enough of resources. There should be an exact picture of the targeted audiences, key phrases and other optimization schemes, and this should be established in the first place. This is why Gazelle interactive conducts extensive research on each of their client’s competitors; they analyze your current website extensively and find the most appropriate ways to get more traffic for your site. Their SEO services include working on most effective and exclusive campaigning for each of their clients which includes inbound and outbound linking, presence in virtual communities and registration with all of thelocal directories.

Pay per Click advertising is in use for some last 12 years. Pay Per click is a very good marketing strategy. When SEO and Pay per Click combined together most of the SEO firms get effective results for their clients. Pay per Click works well as an effective strategy for those companies who launch new products with so much of competition in the market and waiting for their SEO to start working for them. When webmasters are more concerned about establishing a quick presence, they can rely on this method. When a user searches for a product that you sell, they probably click on your ad and go to your site to perform some kind of action. This is what PPC is all about and recently Yahoo PPC and Microsoft adCenter have merged to consolidate their ad inventory. Gazelle interactive also offers award winning website design and development services which include solutions that can help to improve search engine ranks and get quick results.

About GazelleInteractive.com:

Gazelle Interactive employs several creative marketing strategies. They specialize in creating new Adwords Campaigns and managing existing ones. They have a staffwhich isGoogle Certified Adwords professionals and are certified in Google Analytics itself. They provide best of the SEO services and pay-per-click management servicesfor the benefit of their clients.

For More info Visit: http://gazelleinteractive.com/

Delray Beach, Florida Office 55 SE 2nd Ave Delray Beach, Fl 33444
Phone: 888.814.8599
Fax: 866.523.019
Email: info@gazelleinteractive.com

Business, Financial, Internet & Online, Technology

Reliable Solutions announce the launch of the Reliable FX Signals subscription service

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May 17, 2011 /RTPR/ – After almost 3 years of trading, development and back-testing, Reliable Solutions is proud to announce the launch of the Reliable FX Signals subscription service.

For the first time ever, Reliable Solutions introducing “Automated Trading System” in Forex industry. By this service, subscribers need not to wait for email or SMS to receive trade signals. Instead of that all the trade signals will automatically executed on subscribers Metatrader 4 account. All subscriber need to do is to check increasing balance daily.

Each day, Reliable FX Signal subscribers will be sent at least 1 trading signal a day. If subscribers PC and Internet are online then that trade will be executed automatically and it will also set take profit, stop loss levels at the time of execution. Reliable FX Signal will also manage risk of subscribers account. We also offer 100% money back guarantee to our subscribers. It means, at the end of the month if subscribers account balance stays below of beginning balance then we will give 100% subscription charges back to subscriber. Development of own profitable, stable, viable trading system may take several years. Normally, this process faces some dangers. Plus add to that the fact that you are going to make some big mistakes on your way which means that you will lose lots of money. Often, these mistakes devastate the account, and injure the incentives of the beginner so much, that he gives up his work with Forex and makes no further tries. Our signals will help you avoid this huge mistake.

Our experienced and professional traders strive to identify the market current trend (short or long) ¬ so you can reap the benefits and make money constantly. We hope that you will take full advantage of all we have to offer in our website.

For more information about the signal subscription service, Reliable FX Signals, you can go to the company website at http://www.reliablefxsignals.com

Contact Details: admin@reliablefxsignals.com

Apparel & Fashion, Internet & Online, Retail, Shopping

Compact Footwear Category Showing Huge Growth as Footzyrolls Surpasses $1M mark after only one year in business, New Boho Summer Line is a Best Seller

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NEW YORK – Footzyrolls, the rollable shoe, the leader in the compact Footwear market with over $1M in Sales their first year, has leaped into fashion with their new collection, Bohemian Chic.

Debuting May 10, 2011, it has made a trend setting impact on compact flats. As Footzyroll’s summer collection, it features vibrant tie-dye colors, as well as chic corals and denim with flower piping in different styles. The collection showcases the classic Mary Jane style shoe with a striking look that is perfect for walking around the city or the shore during those hot summer days.

Footzyrolls are transforming comfort and style, and women have come to rely on these stylish flats to provide relief after a long day at work, summer travel, running around with the kids, or a night out on the town. The new Bohemian Chic shoe line embraces the “free spirited” iconic woman of any age. The Bohemian Chic collection will be available at high end boutiques across the country and at www.footzyrolls.com.

Footzyrolls’ innovative design allows them to be rolled up and fit practically everywhere: from the glove compartment in your car, to a tiny evening bag, Footzyrolls are conducive to providing instant relief for your aching feet! The trend for compact footwear was started by Footzyrolls, and this new collection elevates the fashion aspect of this functional flat. Every woman will eventually have at least one pair for every handbag!

Photos of the new collection can be viewed at http://bit.ly/mumpgA and this amazing and vibrant collection is priced from $25 to $30.

Celebrities who have gotten their hands (and feet) on Footzyrolls include: Beyonce, Blake Lively, Brittany Snow, Catherine Zeta Jones, Christina Ricci, Cynthia Nixon, Kendra Wilkinson, Kim Kardashian, Kristen Bell, Molly Ringwald, Rachel Bilson, Rachel Weisz, Rashida Jones, Rihanna, Susan Sarandon, Tinsley Mortimer, Whitney Port and up and coming singer Matisse.

Footzyrolls and the Footzyrolls Luxe Collections are currently sold in major department stores such as Bloomingdales, Macys and Lord & Taylor, as well as over 2,500 other retail stores. Additionally, they recently infiltrated the Las Vegas luxury market, and are now offered at hotels such as the Aria, Bellagio, Luxor, Mandalay Bay, Mirage, MGM, and the New York, New York. Footzyrolls is a registered Trademark of Rollashoe, LLC. Rollashoe, LLC is the creator of the Footzyrolls rollable shoe and Footzyroll flip-flops. Rollashoe is the world leader in the compact footwear accessories market and strives to make women’s lives fashionable yet functional. The company focuses on the ever changing needs of women.

Contact Details: Jenifer Caplan
1688 Meridian Ave Suite 418
Miami Beach, FL 33139
646-827-0673786-693-8978

Accounting, Financial, Government, Internet & Online, Non-Profit, Society

New Report Describes Poor Quality Tax Preparation In New Mexico

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LONGMONT, Colorado (May 6, 2011) – Between February 1 and April 18, 2011, First Nations Development Institute conducted 12 “mystery shopper” tests of paid tax preparers in New Mexico. These mystery shopper tests were conducted in communities with a high Native American population and close to Indian reservations. First Nations visited tax preparer sites in Gallup, Grants, Bernalillo, Farmington, and Albuquerque, New Mexico. The goal of the work was to assess the quality of tax preparation services and to test the hypothesis that the tax preparation firms are steering people toward expensive products, such as Refund Anticipation Loans or Refund Anticipation Checks.

This research uncovered several problems with inaccurate, unethical, or unprofessional behavior on the part of tax preparers. “In our small sample of mystery shoppers, it was shocking what we uncovered,” stated Shawn Spruce, a financial education consultant for First Nations. Spruce also shared,“Unfortunately, the companies that our mystery shoppers visited did a poor job preparing even basic tax returns and could have exposed them to serious tax liability. In general, we were startled by the low quality service and the fact that two of these companies automatically signed our shoppers up for expensive Refund Anticipation Checks, even though they could have directly deposited their tax returns into their own bank accounts.”

Michael E. Roberts, president of First Nations Development Institute, stressed the importance of conducting the mystery shopper tests and resulting research on tax preparers.

“This research reinforces what other studies have found,” stated Roberts. “There is a great need for better regulation of tax preparers so that low-income people can hold on to their hard earned tax refunds and avoid expensive and predatory products like Refund Anticipation Checks. It is unfortunate that tax time serves as an opportunity to exploit Native American taxpayers through high fees and unnecessary products that take money out of taxpayers’ pockets.”

On May 4, 2011, Spruce presented the findings in Tax Time Troubles, a First Nations Development Institute report that provides details about predatory, unprofessional, and inaccurate tax preparation firms serving often low income communities in New Mexico. Spruce was the evening keynote speaker at the Effective Asset Building Strategies in New Mexico conference being held at the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center in Albuquerque, New Mexico. This conference was sponsored by Prosperity Works, a nonprofit organization that works to reduce the impact of predatory lending and whose mission is to ensure that every New Mexican has the opportunity, knowledge and relationships to achieve economic prosperity.

For more information about the research report Tax Time Troubles, visit First Nations Development Institute’s website at www.firstnations.org.

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CONTACT:
Sarah Dewees, Senior Director of Research, Policy, and Asset-Building Programs
First Nations Development Institute
2217 Princess Anne Street, Suite 111-1
Fredericksburg, VA 22401
Tel/540.371.5615
Fax/888.371.3686
sdewees@firstnations.org

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Consumer Services, Entertainment, Internet & Online, Kids & Teens, Media, Social Media, Society

BabyFirstTV.com Turns 5 Years This Mother’s Day

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LOS ANGELES (May 5, 2011) – Mother’s Day marks the 5 th birthday of BabyFirstTV, the global TV network designed for babies and parents. Since its launch in 2006, the network has grown to become a multi-platform media company with family-friendly content extending beyond the TV to mobile devices and the internet.

BabyFirstTV.com, the latest product stemming from the media company, is a colorful, interactive website that combines over 400 videos, games and activities all designed specifically for toddlers. Created by early childhood development experts, the website is commercial-free and full of fun ways for parents and children to interact together – online. Families around the world can use BabyFirstTV.com completely for free this Mother’s Day weekend, May 6-9.

“Our fifth anniversary, is a great opportunity to thank the millions of moms and dads around the globes, that have followed us, and have become part of the BabyFirst family,” said co-founder, Sharon Rechter.

“To celebrate the unique bond between children and their parents, we have made the BabyFirstTV.com subscription service free for parents and toddlers to play, explore and discover together.”

Outside the Mother’s Day free trial weekend, BabyFirstTV.com is available as a subscription-based service for $3.99 a month or an annual fee of $19.99 (which includes two free BabyFirstTV DVDs). Existing BabyFirstTV channel subscribers pay only $1.99 per month.

About BabyFirstTV:

BabyFirstTV is a commercial–free, 24/7 network for young children and their parents.  Working closely with an extensive network of renowned authorities in every area of early childhood psychology and education, BabyFirstTV is a trusted, age-appropriate network throughout the world. BabyFirstTV is currently available to more than 50 million households in 35 countries including the top five U.S. satellite and cable operators. BabyFirstTV is included in the basic package on Dish Network and available as a premium service via DIRECTV, Time-Warner, Comcast and Charter. BabyFirstTV is committed to creating a commercial-free, nurturing and interactive environment by offering an ever-changing lineup of quality content.  For more info: www.babyfirsttv.com.

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Internet & Online

Contract Talk Launches Niche Social Network for Professional Contractors

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Contractor Talk 2.0 is an enhanced social network for professional contractors. Contractors can join the site free, ask questions, get feedback, leave reviews and get product recommendations from their peers.

Houston, TX, April 29, 2011 — Contractor Talk 2.0 ( http://www.contractortalk.com ) is an enhanced social network for professional contractors. Contractors can join the site free, ask questions, get feedback, leave reviews and get product recommendations from their peers.

With over 700,000 absolute unique visitors a month, ContractorTalk.com is the most active community for professional contractors. Nathan Wingate, founder of ContractorTalk.com has expanded the site and made it more interactive. “We have launched a new version of ContractorTalk.com that builds upon the already successful forum-only model and adds many new features transforming the site into a niche social network.”

The new site launches Tuesday, April 26th 2011 at: http://www.contractortalk.com

Features include:

* Forums – to discuss business and get advice from other professionals
* Blogs – to share stories and experiences
* Projects – to show off completed projects with photos
* Reviews – to find and rate tools of the trade
* Customizable Toolbox – show off your toolbox and see what other contractors are using

Roofing contractors, landscaping contractors, plumbers, electricians, and even solar energy contractors can find and share valuable information in this online community.

“We have created a niche social network platform that will offer product reviews, customizable toolboxes, an area for showcasing projects, and many other engaging tools. With all of the new tools made available to our already engaged membership, we will see continued growth and expansion in the B2B sector, serving professional contractors,” says Wingate.

About Contractor Talk:
Contractor Talk™ is owned and operated by Escalate Media LP.

Escalate Media is a media company serving the construction, home and garden, shopping, and technology verticals. Our unique network includes some of the most visited websites in the industry including ContractorTalk.com, DIYChatroom.com, ElectricianTalk.com, PaintTalk.com and many others.

If you’re a professional contractor please take some time and browse through our site. We have worked hard to bring together a number of resources to help you in your business and trade.

If you are interested in promoting a product or service to professional contractors or do it yourself homeowners then Escalate Media can help you meet your goals. Every month our sites reach hundreds of thousands of professional contractors and homeowners and we offer targeted advertising.

Press & Media Contact:
Lee Dodd
Contractor Talk
PO Box 591928
Houston, TX 77259
(800) 888-8151
press@escalatemedia.com
http://www.contractortalk.com