Computers, Internet & Online, Software, Technology

Jake Kamuonka CFO

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Fortunecube.Com and its affiliate Cubefortune.Com announced today the re-launching of the Cube-3D Database, an expansion of the now popular object oriented databases. “The Cube-3D Database will be part of the increasingly popular Object Oriented Databases. There has been a huge debate about the benefits of adding objects into mainstream database management. The ability to pre-build real-world objects will allow the database and 3D designers to model the world as it exists, without having to re-create objects from their pieces each time that they are needed. These real-world objects also have ramifications for SQL programmers,” said Jake Kamuonka, CEO of FortuneCube and the project developer. Jake Kamuonka who is currently the CFO for Classic Group, a real estate development company in New York City.

Mr. Jake Kamuonka is an object oriented database expert, a Java, SQL, XML, C++, and PHP developer with solid background in all aspects of web applications. The high level Java and SQL code was mostly written by Mr. Kamuonka, whereas the generic XHTML, CSS, and XML code was written by programmers from Russian and India. This is a disruptive and creative database application and all the Relational Databases Management Systems Oracle should take notice.

Travel

Toast a Tasteful Sojourn in Singapore

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Singapore – 24/09/2010 – As every traveler would expect, the local cuisines of the place they are visiting has to be enticing and exciting, in order to have a complete holiday experience. Singapore offers a fantastic culinary experience for anyone looking for a great holiday! The food is greatly influenced by Malay, Indian, Chinese and many Western styles of dish preparation. The diversity of Singapore greatly changes the way the same dish cooked, depending on the ethnicity of the chef preparing it. The Singapore government is very enthusiastic in promoting ‘food tourism’ and advertises the country’s cuisine in great color to attract tourists. One of their mediums includes the Singapore Food Festival.

Chinese culture has greatly influenced the way food is prepared in Singapore. Bak kut teh is a popular Chinese dish that is served in Malaysia – it consists of pork ribs marinated in various herbs and spices. It is generally served as a soup. Chok is a Cantonese porridge that is rice based, and is flavored with chicken and pork. Bak chor mee is egg noodles garnished generously with minced pork, beef or chicken. The myriad of flavors is sure to stump visitors.

Malay cuisine has also permeated into the Singaporean cooking traditions. Ayam goreng is a traditional way of preparing fried chicken. Mee siam is a wonderful way of preparing flat noodles. Mee rebus is another popular, tasty dish that consists of yellow egg noodles served with fermented soy beans with shredded tofu puffs.

Singapore has a large Indian population. They have greatly influenced cooking traditions of Singapore. Biriyani is very popular for those who haven’t tried it. Succulent chicken pieces flavored with herbs and spices served mixed in basmati rice that is steamed until uniform flavor is achieved. Parota is also very popular amongst Indians and tourists alike. It is served with a huge variety of side dishes, such as traditional chicken curry, fried chicken, of fried beef.

Excitehotels can find you accommodations in Singapore close to great food hubs in and around. Not only that, you can also find great hotels that serve great food there!

There are also other cross cultural dishes popular in Singapore. Fish head curry is made popular by the Malayali population. Tahu goring, which is fried tofu with sweet sauce is also extremely popular. So, Singapore presents a delectable destination for your taste buds!

About Excitehotels.com: Offering the passion and the pleasure of staying at unique hotel accommodations, Excitehotels.com celebrates the spirit of freedom with the thrill of great discounts with online booking. Excitehotels.com based in Singapore as a popular hotel agency in Asia provides amazing slashed down rates and the best discounts with secure online booking. With years of experience and expertise, the company displays competence and expertise with a vast database of hotel accommodations to suit all budgets and needs of tourists with discount rates. Excitehotels.com provides hotel reservation services with cost-effective rates and displays an exotic range of accommodation rooms on their website: http://www.excitehotels.com/singapore_city_hotels.htm

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Consumer Services

The Pen Collection Offer Stunning Gift Packages For Loved Ones Or Friends, A Stunning Present With A Practical Purpose!

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The PenCollection.co.uk has a stunning range of individual pens from all of the leading brands, along with some amazing gift sets that is sure to impress whoever you decide is deserving of such a fantastic gift.

Herefordshire, UK, September 22, 2010 — Often overlooked as a present for a loved one, friend or colleague, a decent pen gift set made by one of the leading manufacturers can often serve a dual purpose, with both a practical and thoughtfulness about the gift. The PenCollection.co.uk has a stunning range of individual pens from all of the leading brands, along with some amazing gift sets that is sure to impress whoever you decide is deserving of such a fantastic gift.

Check out some of the gift sets currently available below:

Faber-Castell Design Perfect Pencil Gift Set – This set looks amazing, with a black colour and sleek case showcasing the quality of the Faber-Castell product ( http://www.pencollection.co.uk ) and it’s at an amazingly low price!

Pelikan Pura Gift Set – This affordable gift set contains a ball point pen and a journal, ideal for those who like to make notes when on their travels or relaxing on holiday somewhere.

Graf Von Faber-Castell Guilloche Ball Point Pen and Leather Pen Case Gift Set – Offering a cracking ball point pen ( http://www.pencollection.co.uk ) and a leather case, this gift set will really melt the heart when presented as the thought it clearly evident in this present.

Graf von Faber-Castell Perfect Pencils Desk Set – This stunning gift set is perfect for the work profession, as it looks amazing on anybody’s desk and contains the highest quality writing tools.

Based in the beautiful county of Herefordshire the Pen Collection website is part of the One Stop Stationers group who have vast experience in the retailing of quality pens and stationery and have been doing so for many years. The leading ecommerce based website was launched last year with the idea of providing high quality pens for customers and collectors at the best possible prices.

The 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, meaning that an order placed with the PenCollection.co.uk is an order that you rely on in terms of getting the right price and also getting the most efficient and secure delivery.

Visit the website today http://www.pencollection.co.uk to see the wide range of stunning individual pens and gift sets currently on offer, delivery is free for all purchases over £75. The Pen Collection ( http://www.pencollection.co.uk ) can deliver globally as well so no matter where you are located in the world, you to 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

Internet & Online

User Community Driving Web Innovation with SiteJazzer

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A little over a month after the launch of SiteJazzer, Harbinger Knowledge Products announced a series of enhancements to the online software service. SiteJazzer is an online software service that enables web marketers and ad agencies to quickly and inexpensively create exciting web elements to jazz up their websites. It includes a free online community for its users, marketers and online ad professionals at large.

“Ever since we launched SiteJazzer and its online community, we have seen a lot of activity inside the product as well as the community. The community provides a great platform for our users to discuss among themselves, yes, but these public forums also enable us to understand the real needs of our users.” said Vikas Joshi, chairman and managing director of the Harbinger Group. He cites as an example, SiteJazzer’s newly-added support for Apple’s Mac OS X operating system and the Safari browser; a direct result of its “users asking for Mac support”.

“It’s not just the features that are being driven by [the community], but also the language and semantics,” Joshi said. “The users are now creating ‘jazzers’, a word coined by them to describe the web elements they create using SiteJazzer. They have truly not seen anything like this before.” When one of them asked about how Jazzers can be added to their Facebook page, Harbinger led by example, adding a Jazzer into their web page and sharing the steps with the community.

Other feature enhancements that the company claims are a direct result of community feedback include the availability of horizontal and vertical banners in different sizes to suit different website layouts, ability to share Jazzers with colleagues and clients right from the publish window, and even a ‘blank template’ feature that enables one to start their jazzer creation over a clean slate.

About SiteJazzer

SiteJazzer is an online software service that enables web marketers and ad agencies to quickly and inexpensively create exciting web elements to jazz up their websites. It provides a wide range of interactive elements for webmasters to customize and use in their websites.

Businesses can show their customer testimonials and quotes as animated cards instead of just plain text, ad agencies can design page-peel banners and leader boards and drop them on their website in minutes, blogger-chefs can show their recipes as a flip-book, or e-tailers can show their offers and deals as a clock timer counting down on their websites.

SiteJazzer’s community of users can also share samples, ideas and tips with each other on the website. The community forums carry discussions amongst users and their shared trials and tribulations of cutting through the clutter and making their websites stick in the minds of their visitors.

SiteJazzer offers monthly or annual subscription, and includes hosting of the jazzed up content.  Users can also download SiteJazzers as Shockwave Flash files for use on web pages, emails and elsewhere.

SiteJazzer comes from Harbinger Knowledge Products, a recognized global leader in interactivity solutions for knowledge-sharing applications including learning, presentation and web development.

For more information about SiteJazzer, visit http://www.sitejazzer.com.

Visit the SiteJazzer Community at http://www.sitejazzer.com/community/.

About Harbinger Knowledge Products

Harbinger Knowledge Products is recognized as a global leader in interactivity solutions for knowledge-sharing applications including learning, presentation and web development.

For two consecutive years, Deloitte has named Harbinger Knowledge Products among the fastest growing technology companies in its Technology Fast 500 Asia Pacific and Technology Fast 50 India programs.

Harbinger Knowledge Products is a part of Harbinger Group, which serves customers in over 45 countries through its offices in Pune (India), Redmond (WA, USA), San Jose (CA, USA), Pleasanton (CA, USA), London (UK) and through its partner network worldwide.

Harbinger’s patented technology and sound thought leadership have resulted in groundbreaking products, including market-leading Raptivity, innovative YawnBuster and cutting-edge TeemingPod. Red Herring has named Harbinger amongst world’s top 100 private technology companies.

For more information, visit www.harbingerknowledge.com.

Consumer Services

Buy Your Desktop Accessories At GreenMyOffice.co.uk – Your Number One Green Office Stationery Supplier

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GreenMyOffice is an online retailer that you need to use to buy your products. They offer impressive range of desktop accessories, recycled products and ethically sourced office stationery supplies.

Gloucestershire, UK, September 22, 2010 — Millions of businesses and firms around the country all face the same old dilemma, how to keep employees desks looking clean and uncluttered and yet allow their staff to work effectively with everything they need? The answer is simple, its time to invest in some nifty desktop accessories ( http://www.greenmyoffice.co.uk ) which can help transform a desk from a mess into an effective working environment for your team members.

Paper and writing equipment ( http://www.greenmyoffice.co.uk ) often cause most desks to look quite cluttered and unclean, but by purchasing a couple of desk tidies and pen holders, you can quickly put everything into one place and yet still have access to all of those vital pieces of stationery that you need on a regular basis.

GreenMyOffice.co.uk is the only online retailer that you need to use to buy your products. Their impressive range of desktop accessories, recycled products and ethically sourced office stationery supplies include:

* Book Racks / Magazine Files
* Clipboards
* Desk Tidies
* Drawer Sets
* Letter Trays
* Perforators
* Pins/Clips/Fasteners
* Rubber Stamps
* Stamp Pads & Ink
* Staplers/Removers

So, if a messy desk and too much clutter is causing you office nightmares, checkout at GreenMyOffice.co.uk and start using these amazing desktop accessories ( http://www.greenmyoffice.co.uk ) to organise your office and your employees.

With so many desktop accessories, products and supplies ( http://www.greenmyoffice.co.uk ) available to be delivered to your office or business you really should consider desktop accessories and recycled stationary items, with the main aim to help the environment stay as it is and at the same time achieve massive savings from ordering from one of the most reputable online office stationery supply specialists in the UK.

So, want to make massive savings and at the same time help the world and the planet we and our children live in? Then all you have to do is visit the GreenMyOffice.co.uk website ( http://www.greenmyoffice.co.uk ) 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

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/