Consumer Services

Pen Collection – Providing Quality Fountain, Rollerball & Ballpoint Pens To Everyday Users & Collectors

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If you are a looking for a pen to use on an everyday basis or you are a collector of fine pens then a visit to the Pen Collection website could be a very worthwhile visit indeed.

Herefordshire, UK, September 22, 2010 — If you are a looking for a pen to use on an everyday basis or you are a collector of fine pens then a visit to the Pen Collection website http://www.pencollection.co.uk could be a very worthwhile visit indeed.

Pen Collection offer a whole host of brands and styles to suit all users. The brands stocked include Parker, Waterman, Sheaffer, Pelikan, Pilot, Cross, Pelikan and Caran d’Ache. Each brand comes in fountain, rollerball, ballpoint and pencil.

For collectors there is a wide range to choose from to complement any collection including solid gold fountain pens. These can be shipped anywhere in the world.

Pens are also great gift ideas for a loved one or business colleagues. They are also good for businesses to use as a reward scheme for top sales or customer services, employees can then refer to them as a status symbol within the company itself.

The website is easy to navigate with plenty of information on hand for each model available. If you require further information on anything on the website you can contact them by email or by calling 01291 623999, where you will receive friendly and professional advice.

With shops in Chepstow, Gwent and Ross-on-Wye, Pen Collection website ( http://www.pencollection.co.uk ) is part of the One Stop Stationers group who has vast experience in the retailing of quality pens and stationery and has been doing so for many years. The website was launched last year with the idea of providing high quality pens for customers and collectors at the best possible prices. Pen Collection ( http://www.pencollection.co.uk ) is committed to providing high levels of customer service as well as a large range of products through its website.

Visit the website today http://www.pencollection.co.uk to see the wide range on offer, delivery is free for all purchases over £75. The Pen Collection can deliver all over the world as well so no matter where you are you can take full advantage of the great prices available.

Press & Media Contact:
Ben Pugh
The Pen Collection
6/7 The Maltings
Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire HR9 7YB
01989 768600
pencollection@clearwebservices.com
http://www.pencollection.co.uk

Business, Management, Small Business, Software

Novus Office – The Smart Alternative to Microsoft Office

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BCG Software releases Novus Office, a robust suite of business software. Applications include Author, Mail, Spreadsheet, Database, Powershow, PDF Editor, Business Calculator and Zip tools.

FREE 30 Day Trial of Novus Office

Aiken, SC – USA – BCG Software, LLC, a developer of business class software releases its flagship product – Novus Office a fully compatible office automation suite designed for the small business user. This office suite includes a word editor, spreadsheet application, database software, e-mail client, PDF editor, finance calculator, zip application and slide show creator. These capable applications are fully compatible with Microsoft Office, Corel, Star Office, Adobe, OpenOffice and other standard office tools.

“BCG has created a stable, fast and low cost alternative to Microsoft Office. The Novus Office applications give small office and home office users the tools they need to be successful”, states Tom Uskup president of BCG, Inc. “Novus Office was also translated into Spanish to target business users in Mexico, Central and South America.”

Novus Office is fully compatible with numerous office applications. Users can open and save documents in many common formats including .doc, .pdf, .html, .xls, .ppt and others. Full integration with the Novus E-mail client provides users the ability to manage their business contacts with ease. Novus Office Premium includes a Business Calculator with many unique features including a point of sale mode and the ability to toggle between a basic or scientific calculator. Many Novus applications also include a voice automated feature that speaks to users as they calculate, build and modify their documents.

BCG offers an Affiliate Program for resellers and publishers looking to capitalize on the global release of the Novus Office. BCG recognizes the importance of partners, affiliates and its loyal customers. Visit http://www.novusoffice.com to learn more information about the company.

Business, International Trade, Transportation & Logistics

“Conqueror” Launch Makes Big Waves

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Madrid, Spain, September 23. – Less than a week after launch, the recruitment drive for the world’s first “virtual multinational” freight forwarders alliance has already netted scores of pre-applications and hundreds of website hits (www.conquerornetwork.com) and requests for information.

“We are very encouraged by the response,” said Antonio Torres, himself a veteran freight forwarder and mastermind of the new Conqueror network, whose members will be obliged to work with each other on at least half of their shipments. “Our launch was reported widely in the specialized press, and seems to have become a talking point in the industry.”

This response from forwarders, Torres said, “is making us optimistic about our chances of meeting our first objective, which is to have the 60 most important cities covered within six months. That would already put us ahead of many of the medium-sized multinationals. Our target for the first year is to have 90-100 agents.”

Unlike other networks, Conqueror is designed to operate like a mega-forwarder, with exclusive territories, internal discipline, rules governing business relations between members, and a global brand.

“Some forwarders have complained about the paperwork involved in the application process,” Torres said. “This is because most other networks accept anyone who pays. We charge nothing for the first six months, and while we are prepared to be flexible, we can only accept applicants who meet reasonably high standards. Our whole business model is based on this.”

“It’s true that our entry barriers are high, and that we require evidence of solvency, reputation, business volume, and good credit,” Torres said. “But how else can we be certain that our members have the quality we are promising to all our other members and to shippers around the world?”

“We’re not like other networks,” he added. “Our members will have exclusive territories, and they will be assured of substantial increases in business volume, and many other advantages. Other networks ‘recommend’ cooperation, but we demand it –although our members can still use their old agents for half their shipments,” he explained.

“Most other networks take your money and give you little or nothing in return. We only ask you to show your qualifications to join what we call ‘the aristocracy of freight forwarders’. At the end of the six months, you will know whether you want to remain in this alliance, and we will know whether you are fulfilling your responsibilities as a member. No money will change hands until then. I don’t see how we can make it any easier, safer, or more transparent than that!”

One forwarder expressed doubts that Conqueror would manage to negotiate lower rates from carriers for its members, who retain their independence. “We answered by comparing Conqueror to a franchise, like Burger King, which is correctly perceived as a multinational chain by both customers and suppliers, though its establishments may be locally owned,” Torres said. “Conqueror is going to show that by working together under one brand, the best independents can beat the mega-forwarders at their own game!”
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For more information, please contact:

Mr. Dwight Porter
Tel. +34 91 494 58 76
dporter@conquerornetwork.com
www.conquerornetwork.com

Home & Garden

Internet users to decide who gets $14,000 kitchen makeover

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“America’s Ugliest Kitchen Contest”, sponsored by Mei Kitchens, was launched to renovate the “ugliest” homes as defined by web users in the wake of a sagging economy. A contest, which has endured accusations of cheating, personal attacks on the “ugliness” factor of individual kitchens, and a wave of recruiting in order to generate more votes, is now inching closer to the finale. With less than 25 more entries needed to close the contest, time is running out to be crowned the winner.

The contest has given exposure to all types of kitchens, including the good, the bad, and the ugly. Some of the kitchens appear smaller than a mop closet, while others appear decayed and decrepit, according to web users leaving comments at www.meikitchens.com/uglykitchen/. The owner of one of the kitchens describes it as wheel-chair challenged. A husband with a brain tumor can longer upgrade the kitchen from its shoddy state, she decries in the message forum.

“The beauty of this contest is that the definition of ‘ugly’ is in the eye of the beholder,” said Sean Lin, founder of Mei Kitchens, an online kitchen and bathroom cabinetry store. Some may consider a kitchen that is stuck in the orange and brown overtones of the 1970s and decorated with boxy and bulky countertops and cabinets as ugly. While others may argue that a kitchen that appears ravaged by a hurricane with layers of erosion, dirt, and slime is the ultimate indicator of ugliness. “Regardless of individual take on ugliness, because of the diversity of opinion, it leaves the contest wide open,” says Lin. “A new kitchen can appear on the site tomorrow that breaks away from the pack with its own distinct flavor of ugly features.” Hence, he adds, there is no clear winners at this point and the tide can shift dramatically.

The top contestants have pointed to social media networking sites as the source of their success. In their quest to solicit new votes, they swarmed big titans, including Facebook, Twitter, and Linkedin. Their motivation is to expand their reach and generate some buzz about why their kitchens are in dire need of an overhaul.

The contest is designed to bring relief to those homeowners who are in need of a kitchen renovation. The Grand Prize winner will receive up to $14,000 in products and allowance from meikitchens.com. This includes up to $7,000 in Mei Kitchens cabinets, knobs/pulls, sink and faucets, up to $2,000 in cabinet assembly and installation, up to $3,000 in countertop materials, fabrication, and installation, up to $1,000 in miscellaneous plumbing and electrical supplies, and up to $1,000 in professional, customized kitchen design. Interested parties are encouraged to enter the contest at www.meikitchens.com/uglykitchen.

Mei Kitchens is a global online retailer which offers kitchen and bathroom cabinets, countertops, and other accessories. For more information, visit www.meikitchens.com.

Non-Profit, Society

Step Up to the Plate for a Hunger-Free Community

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Northridge, California…September 22, 2010…The Westside Food Bank will host its 20th annual 5k Hunger Walk: Step Up To The Plate for a Hunger-Free Community.  As our economy continues to struggle, Westside Food Bank’s work has never been more crucial.  Westside Food Bank has been serving the local community since 1981.  It currently provides more than 4 million pounds of food a year that reaches close to 95,000 of our neighbors most in need.  Its mission is to distribute as much food as possible to local agencies with food assistance programs and to reduce food waste on the Westside of Los Angeles County.

The Hunger Walk will take place on November 7, 2010 at 12 noon at 2600 Barnard Way, Santa Monica, CA 90405. (Ocean Park Blvd. at the beach.)  It is a free event and there is no fundraising minimum.   Although the goal is to raise money and alleviate hunger in our communities, we encourage everyone to come out, put their best foot forward and walk for a worthy cause. Gather your friends, create a team, register today and create an impact.  Participants will enjoy entertainment, games, raffle prizes, a silent auction, and naturally, an invigorating 3.1 mile stroll along the beach in Santa Monica.  Invited celebrities include Kerri Kasem, daughter of the radio host Casey Kasem, and actresses Julia-Louis Dreyfus and Teri Hatcher.    The money raised from this event goes to acquiring food for those in need in our community, and half of that food will go to children.  The proceeds from last year’s Hunger Walk enabled them to provide enough food for over 450,000 meals.

In Los Angeles County, a record 1 out of 5 children are living in poverty.  Westside Food Bank is particularly focused on providing a balanced variety of nutritious foods for local children, whose growing bodies cannot wait for a better economy to get the nutrition they need now.  Since the start of the economic crisis, requests for food assistance at Westside Food Bank’s member pantries has increased by more than 50%, and much of that increase is among families with young children.

You can help make a difference in the fight against hunger in our community.  Your participation will help local food pantries, soup kitchens and hunger-relief agencies provide food for thousands of families in the year ahead. Become a walker or form a walking team: with no registration fees or minimum fundraising requirements, your presence alone will make a world of difference by raising awareness about local hunger.  You can also become a sponsor and help raise funds in support of the cause.  Donations and volunteers for the event are highly appreciated.

Register, donate, and get more information online at: https://westsidefoodbank.myetap.org/fundraiser/20thAnnualHungerWalk/

About Westside Food Bank

Westside Food Bank’s mission is to distribute as much food as possible to local agencies with food assistance programs and to reduce food waste on the Westside of Los Angeles County.

Website: http://www.westsidefoodbankca.org/

Business

PeopleStox.com Creates Revolutionary Marketplace for Selling Services and Monetizing Talents

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StoxRox, LLC is pleased to announce the launch of its revolutionary online “Xperience” marketplace: PeopleStox.com.

Chicago, IL, September 21, 2010 — StoxRox, LLC is pleased to announce the launch of its revolutionary online “Xperience” marketplace: PeopleStox.com. The unique new Website is a virtual marketplace that gives people an unprecedented way to sell their talents or services-known as Xperiences-to a broad base of buyers.

“PeopleStox allows you to connect with a huge network of individuals who are willing to buy fun Xperiences,” said Santiago Vazquez, co-founder and president of StoxRox, LLC. “The idea behind this site is to allow people to cash in on their unique talents and abilities.”

PeopleStox is an inventive platform that allows people (Dreamers) to get their work in front of thousands of potential buyers (Fans). Dreamers-which range from artists to entrepreneurs-can sell their services to Fans for instant cash. “We call our sellers ‘Dreamers’ because we believe that every talented individual out there has a dream, and our platform provides a launch pad to get them closer to that dream,” Vazquez said.

The site features two categories of Xperiences: face-to-face and remote. Face-to-face Xperiences are unique services delivered in person, from sailing classes to gourmet dinners prepared by a chef in the comfort of your own home. Remote Xperiences do not require an in-person meeting, giving Dreamers an opportunity to connect with Fans from all around the world. Examples of remote experiences include graphic design, Web programming, custom songs, carbon portraits and even recipes. There is no limit to the number or type of Xperiences offered on the site. “This assures that no matter who you are, you’ll find something that’s right for you on PeopleStox,” azquez said.

PeopleStox is the only online marketplace of its kind that supports face-to-face transactions. This gives Dreamers more ways to interact with Fans and monetize their talents. To use PeopleStox, Dreamers simply need to register for a free account and have a valid PayPal ID. As a registered user, they can create a profile, open a store, and track all the Xperiences they have sold or purchased. Fans can also join the Website free of charge.

The launch of PeopleStox is very timely, given the country’s increasing unemployment and declining job security. The site offers Dreamers a way to generate serious revenue in an independent, entrepreneurial environment. PeopleStox is the brainchild of a young, dynamic Chicago-based enterprise whose goal is to provide a platform through which talented people can exploit their abilities and sell their services online.

Interestingly, the concept for the site and company were developed by two Chicago Booth MBAs-Vazquez and Raul Quino-as part of a new venture class project. The former graduate-school classmates boldly decided to forego traditional employment for an opportunity to transform their idea into a reality. Now, they invite others to join their team. Vazquez said: “PeopleStox is more than just a business; it’s a way of life and a full commitment to our beliefs. We are always on the lookout for like-minded individuals that can join us on our journey, and if you have what it takes, we’d love to hear from you.”

For more information about PeopleStox’s ingenious marketplace for selling services, please visit www.peoplestox.com or contact Santiago Vazquez and Raul Quino at 888-675-2373.

Press & Media Contact:
Santiago Vazquez
PeopleStox.com
Chicago, IL
United States
888-675-2373
santiago@peoplestox.com
http://www.peoplestox.com

Travel

NATIONAL PARKS IN JAKARTA

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Singapore – 22/09/2010 – While most travelers make a beeline for popular tourist destinations and indulge in water sport adventure activities, the wildlife parks of Jakarta hold one of the most beautiful facets of Indonesia in the form of the numerous wildlife reserves and parks. Excitehotels.com can help you locate some truly great 5 star hotels in Jakarta that will cater to all your needs. They are well appointed, luxurious, have friendly staff and excellent service. There are also many 4 star hotels in Jakarta which are near these parks, making a visit to them a cinch.

First up, there is the Ragunan Zoo which is immensely popular. Indigenous animals such as the Komodo dragon can be seen here. What makes this reserve particularly amazing is the primate center. Here, the natural environment of the orangutan can be observed. It is as close as visitors can get to seeing orangutans in the wild at close quarters. The primates are oblivious to the fact that humans can see them.

Up next there is the Safari Park in Jakarta. Rare animals such as the Sumatran tigers and China Bears can be found here. These animals can roam freely and are presented to visitors in their natural terrain. Guests can be taken into the territory of the animals in guided cars. There is indeed no better way to get closer to the animals than this. Of course, safety is paramount and due precautions are taken. If that isn’t exciting enough, the park makes provisions to stay overnight to experience the thrill of the night safari so that these wild animals can be seen at night, engaged in hunting.

Of course, there is the Gunung Gede Pangrango National Park, which is among the most picturesque parks in the world, and has been identified by the UN as one of the top biosphere reserves of the world. Such is the extent of the park, it is divided into various sub-ecosystems. It has been the seat of research for a very long time. Various endemic Indonesian birds can be seen here. There are two volcanoes within the confines of the park, and their bases teem with wildlife that abounds in lush forests. Leopards and Muncaks are frequently spotted. The flora also adds to the beauty of the region. There are many varieties of trees and plants not found anywhere else in the world. Tiny white flowers dot the greenery, making the landscape very picturesque. Overnight stays are possible in this beautiful place.

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Consumer Services

GreenMyOffice.co.uk Presents Office Supplies Stationery at Low, Low Prices

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Green My Office only sells products that are eco friendly or made from recycled products. They offer with a massive range of recycled office products and ethically provided stationery supplies.

Gloucestershire, UK, September 21, 2010 — How good would it feel if you could place an order for office supplies and not only save a lot of money but also help to save the world we live in? Well, GreenMyOffice.co.uk can make this feeling come true, with a massive range of recycled office products ( http://www.greenmyoffice.co.uk ) and ethically provided stationery supplies, meaning helping the planet and saving money are two things you can now achieve with every order.

Green My Office only sells products that are eco friendly or made from recycled products. They believe that the more of an effort everybody makes, including offices and businesses, when making the choices we take when buying products, the more we can help the environment and the future. All of their products are manufactured, supplied and shipped in the greenest efficient method.

Having recycling bins ( http://www.greenmyoffice.co.uk ) in your office is a vitally important thing as no extra effort is required, you can just dispose of waste as usual but in the correct bin, this will dramatically reduce the amount of waste that goes to landfill. Items that can be recycled within your office are:

* Ink cartridges
* Pens
* Paper
* Plastic bottles
* Tins
* Calculators
* Envelopes and packaging

And the good news is that once you have recycled all of the above, you can now stock up with your new supplies ( http://www.greenmyoffice.co.uk ) by visiting GreenMyOffice.co.uk and saving yourself a lot of money on every single order!

With so many products and supplies available for your office or business you really should consider recycled stationary items, ( http://www.greenmyoffice.co.uk ) with the overall aim to help the environment further and at the same time achieve massive discounts from ordering from one of the leading online office stationery supply specialists in the UK.

So, if you are looking to change the way you order your office products and want to make a long lasting and effective stand against the wasting of materials and products made thousands of miles away, visit the GreenMyOffice.co.uk website or drop them a line on 01594 810 610.

Press & Media Contact:
Andrew Bartle
Green My Office
Coleford, Gloucestershire GL16 8RE UK
01594 810610
info@greenmyoffice.co.uk
http://www.greenmyoffice.co.uk

Technology

Emotions: Analyze & Report System for Emails and Voice Chat

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A system that would add a new dimension to emails & voice chat.

Chennai, India, September 21, 2010 — Emotions: Analyze & Report System (EARS)© is scheduled for launch by the India based software company, Owtsar Technologies. The EAR System, would act as a silent listner with ‘iCube Office‘ emails and voice chat. When stress related emotions disturb communications between two persons, the system would deliver a soothing alert alongwith usable data, to enable the user to consider rephrasing the mail or speech.

“Computer Systems hitherto have only addressed the physical aspect in all human to human transactions. Be it mails, chat, emoticons whatever, they do not address the spiritual/emotional state of the user,” said Mr. Samuel Martyn, CEO of Owtsar Technologies. “We have developed EARS© specifically to address this aspect and by doing so have introduced a new dimension to enterprise and personal computing.”

When asked what uses EARS© would bring to Enterprise & Personal Computing, Mr. Martyn replied that providing a facility to listen to the emotions of the User is an innovative tool in itself with greater ramifications. In a stressed out situation a staff can vent his feelings on a customer, for which he may regret later. But the damage would have been done and it would take a lot of effort to undo it. EARS© would detect such a situation and alert the user to reconsider the sentence or conversation. It would also highlight the contacts history, such as period, business done in the past, expectations in the future with any photo, if available. This would certainly provide an opportunity for the user to calm down and get back to normal mood. Similar methods would be useful in personal and friendly contacts as well.

EARS© will be made available with iCube Office ver.2.( http://www.icubeoffice.com ) The system would be customized and personalized for invidual users. It would effectively respond to individual language and speech pattern. The user will be required to use the iCube Office voice chat ( http://www.icubeoffice.com ) for analyzing voice related data. EARS© can be configured to sense emotions in incoming mails as well. Should a customer get annoyed over anything, such mails may be automatically copied to Superior staff in the organization.

“We will offer the application in different formats” said Mr. John Martyn, the Marketing Director at Owtsar Technologies. “It will be made available as a SaaS model with individual company id and user package hosted in secure Data Centers in North America or Europe. Larger firms can host the system individually either in their premises or in hosted servers in data centers; they can also split their servers and host them in multiple places, based on geographical locations, applications or even offices and departments. We are very flexible in our offerings” he added.

More details on the features available with ‘iCube Office’, such as embedded email encryption, DMS, Corporate emails Management, CRM etc are available at http://www.icubeoffice.com

For more details please write to Sales@owtsar.co.in

Press & Media Contact:
John Martyn, Marketing Director
Owtsar Technologies Pvt Ltd / iCube Office-2
18 LB Road, Adyar
Chennai, India 600020
9144 42695457
sales@owtsar.co.in
http://www.icubeoffice.com
http://www.owtsar.co.in

Travel

Events and Happenings in Singapore in August

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Singapore – 21/09/2010 – There are many exciting things to do in Singapore in the month of August. The country comes alive with a celebration of color and joy, as its citizens enjoy the wonderful events that happen through the month.

 There is the ‘Singapore Youth Olympic Games’ that are happening between the 14th and 26th of August. It is an exhibition of the strong sporting tradition present in the country. Watch as some of the best junior athletes vie it out for the Gold in many a grueling event. There will be representatives from 205 Olympic committees with over 500 athletes aged between 14 and 18 years. This event lays the ground for many a supreme athlete to cement his or her place in the national squad for the Olympics. The games promise to be exciting and a grand spectacle to watch.

 Continuing along the theme of youth centric events, the ‘Singapore Youth Festival 2010’ is another grand event that engages the students from schools all across Singapore in various interesting events. There are literary and musical events for students to take part in. The dance festivals are open to public as are many of the amazing amateur bands. It’s a great way to keep track of changing trends.

 Also, in August, is the ‘Singapore Fireworks’ celebration. This is one of the most spectacular events of the region. It will be staged at the Marina Waterfront Viewing Gallery. The Fireworks symphony will be based on that country’s specific cultural traditions and heritage, telling a story of that nation in spectacular color and detail. In order to celebrate Singapore as a major cultural and shopping hub, two award winning teams will be presenting the fireworks in sensational themes to dazzle the audience that will be required to buy tickets to witness the event. It is generally conducted as part of the National Day celebrations.

 Singapore celebrates its National Holiday on August 9th. The National Day Parade is an awesome spectacle to behold, and is a must watch for visitors to the country. The event is generally conducted in Marina Bay, and this should continue till 2016.

 Excitehotels.com can help you to find fantastic luxury hotels in Singapore that cater to your every need. Make witnessing these events a joy by staying within proximity to the venues, in luxury, treated by courteous staff.

 Make Singapore your holiday destination to witness the events in the colorful month of August!

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