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FireProtectionOnline.co.uk Helps Consumers Select Best Fire Protection and Safety Equipment

2009-07-13T10:09:00.002-05:00

The web has changed the way home owners and businesses purchase products, including fire extinguishers, fire protection and safety equipment. Until now, you had to buy your fire extinguishers at hugely inflated prices from your fire safety maintenance company or risk buying cheap imports online.

FireProtectionOnline.co.uk's mission is to change that paradigm.

Fire Protection Online is an outstanding example of a vertical ecommerce site doing more than just throwing a product database on the web. Blending customer education with product information, shopping, and customer service, the site strives to do for fire protection and safety equipment what Amazon.com does for books.

The site is full of helpful information covering the latest Fire Regulations, equipment positioning and choices, even a Fire Extinguisher Comparison Tool. The site provides what customers need to know in order to make the most informed decision before purchasing fire protection or safety equipment.

Intensely customer focused, Fire Protection Online is doing for fire extinguisher and safety equipment prices what Amazon did to book prices, and just like Amazon, with unheard of customer service 12 hours a day 365 days a year. The site also offers a full money-back guarantee, a low price promise, next day delivery and products only from the leading fire safety brand names.

Brand new premises, modern IT systems, the biggest stocks and super-efficient logistics make for an instant industry leader. A constant stream of excellent feedback from customers and an impressive 4.9/5 rating from Google prove that the web site is helping people to make their lives safer and with huge cost savings, too...read more

Tags: fireprotectiononline.co.uk, fire protection, fire extinguishers, safety equipment

BestTravelDeals.net Offers Social Network To Consumers Looking For Travel Deals

2009-07-09T11:18:00.002-05:00

Combine social networking and travel deals, and you get BestTravelDeals.net, a clever and useful site launched by Propel Media, which gives travel providers and community members a unique platform for sharing news of and links to the best travel deals.

The site is free to use and allows members to share and vote on the best travel deals, as well as providing a way for smaller travel providers to reach the public with their travel offerings. The result helps the traveler find great travel deals. BestTravelDeals.net is the brainchild of Mary Song, the founder of Rent101.com and print publication Beach Houses Magazine. Rent101.com was acquired by Austin Ventures in 2005 and became HomeAway.com. Song stayed on with HomeAway to serve as their Global Online Strategist after the acquisition. Her knowledge in travel has allowed her to create a site that is not only innovative, but also something the travel consumer has been looking for. "Down markets are full of opportunities and social travel deals are an unserved niche," said Mary Song, founder of BestTravelDeals.net. "Millions of travelers each month are searching for the best travel deals but may not always know a good deal from a bad deal. BestTravelDeals.net answers that question by allowing the entire travel community to share, vote on and review travel deals allowing the best deals to rise to the top. BestTravelDeals.net has tapped into the collective wisdom of the entire travel market to help travelers and suppliers achieve their goals...click to read more

Tags: Mary Song, BestTravelDeals.net, travel, travel deals, social network

CleanSolarLiving.com Helps Individuals Learn How To Become Solar Panel Installers

2009-07-02T13:06:00.003-05:00

More than ever before, people with skills in electrical and roofing work are asking How do I become a solar panel installer?

CleanSolarLiving.com, the web's top resource for consumers looking to install solar panels on their homes, also is helping the solar industry grow by helping individuals learn how to become solar panel installers. If you’re interested in a career in solar panel installation the site has just launched a new section with helpful information. And once you're ready, the site offers free solar classifieds to post your availability or to find solar installer jobs. Solar Panel installation is one of the more unique professions in that it requires both electrical and roofing trade skills. This combination of skills is not very common, which is one reason job opportunities for solar panel installers very strong right now, and the demand for solar installers is expected to experience strong growth over the next 10 years. With new federal and state tax incentives, and new initiatives such as the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA), funding for solar panels is also becoming more readily available. In May, President Barack Obama announced over $467 million from the American Reinvestment and Recovery Act will be used to expand and accelerate the development, deployment, and use of geothermal and solar energy...click to read more.

Tags: CleanSolarLiving.com, solar energy, solar panel installers, solar installers, Mike Weimar

GameFly Inc. Introduces Ponged.com - Ultimate Destination For Free Online Games

2009-06-29T11:55:00.000-05:00

GameFly.com, the leading online video game rental service, announced today the launch of their new website, Ponged.com (www.ponged.com). The free online video game site offers access to over 500 fun and unique games spanning seven different genres, including action, strategy and shooter.

“With the launch of Ponged.com, our goal is to provide all players with an extensive library of great games hand-picked by our staff of hardcore gamers,” said Sean Spector, Co-Founder and SVP, Business Development and Content. “Ponged.com provides the best Flash games out there, free of charge.” Unlike other Flash games sites, Ponged.com provides a richer gaming experience by allowing players to play games full-screen and provides a “boss button,” which conceals game play from prying eyes. Ponged.com also brings Flash gaming to two major consoles by targeting games playable via the web browsers on the Wii and PS3. In addition to these innovative features, Ponged members are able to find their friends online, jump into a game that a friend is visiting, and play while chatting in real time...click to read more.

Tags: GameFly.com, online video games, Ponged.com

MySavings.com Helps Consumers With Grocery Coupons, Free Samples

2009-06-24T11:41:00.002-05:00

With the current economy, consumers are benefiting more than ever from online discounts and savings. The demand for free stuff, online giveaways, free samples (freebies), and coupons on the web has skyrocketed.

There are hundreds of companies giving away free stuff, whether for promotional reasons, political, educational, or even religious incentives. Some of the offers include free product samples, or purely promotional items (pens, books, bumper stickers, posters, software, and DVDs). Printable grocery coupons are also quite popular.

As consumers seek out web sites offering coupons, product samples and free stuff, they can easily become frustrated by the process. Using a search engine to find free offers can be an exercise in futility, with many of the links leading to offers that are no longer available, expired, or even deceptive.

Another option for the consumer looking for great offers is an online savings community site, such as MySavings.com. MySavings.com aggregates thousands of different offers and lists them in an organized directory. Free stuff links are also categorized, and consumers can rate and review the offers, creating a consumer-to-consumer feedback...click to read more.

Tags: MySavings.com, Free Samples, Free Stuff, Coupons, Grocery Coupons

Speech-Language Pathologists at Ravinia Reading Center Launch New Site About Dyslexia and Reading Development

2009-06-22T11:26:00.001-05:00

Ravinia Reading Center, a local reading center in a suburb of Chicago, IL intends to help inform and encourage parents of struggling readers by publishing credible answers in a series of informative articles by Dr. Holly Shapiro. Dr Shapiro, Ravinia’s director, is a long-time phonics expert and speech language pathologist with a Ph.D. in Learning Disabilities. Headlining the new website, which launched in May, is a water-color flash experience, guiding concerned parents through “The Struggle to Read.” The interactive journey begins learning about the nature of dyslexia and reading difficulty. From there, parents can learn how children build new language skills like phonics and phonemic awareness, to finally achievie reading fluency. “The struggle to read is different for each child, but it’s always an uphill climb” says Ravinia Reading Center Executive Director Dr. Holly Shapiro. “Reading is a marvelously complicated skill and takes work to master. Literate adults take it for granted. They just need a reminder.”

In addition to the interactive feature, Dr. Shapiro has published in-depth articles on the site, including a reading primer for parents. Professionals in education and reading intervention may also find the article on reading fluency as a comprehension strategy a worthwhile read. Most of the site’s content is focused on addressing common misunderstandings about dyslexia, and guiding parents to substantive, peer-reviewed dyslexia resources. “We just want to make sure parents get on the right path to help their children read fluently,” said Dr. Shapiro. “There are a lot of reputable programs and providers that provide dyslexia help.“ Reading intervention providers, along with educational publications, are welcome to submit their websites for inclusion in Ravinia’s online dyselxia resources. Dr. Shapiro personally reviews and edits the directory to ensure its quality. Users can also turn to Ravinia’s Reading Blog for answers. The blog launched June 1st and invites visitors across the nation to “Ask a Speech-Language Pathologist” at Ravinia questions about reading intervention, programs and dyselxia. The dyslexia experts at Ravinia are even willing to offer personal guidance, privately via email...click to read more

Tags: Ravinia Reading Center, Speech-Language Pathologists, Dyslexia, Reading Development

JFK Presidential Library Launches WeChooseTheMoon.org to Mark 40th Anniversary of the Moon Landing

2009-06-18T13:59:00.003-05:00

The John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum has launched a new website to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the first moon landing and President Kennedy’s grand vision that made that achievement possible. WeChooseTheMoon.org, http://www.wechoosethemoon.org, went live at 9:32 a.m. on July 16th, 2009 – exactly 40 years to the minute after the historic launch. The site, powered by AOL, recreates Apollo 11’s lunar mission, minute by minute, with an interactive experience that lets visitors experience the mission as it happened, using archival audio, video, photos and “real time” transmissions. People interested in experiencing the virtual recreation of Apollo 11 can pre-register to receive event email reminders and get regular “real time” updates during the four-day mission in July. Additionally, users will be able to follow the event on Twitter and through new AOL programming features coming at http://news.aol.com. “This site represents a unique opportunity for viewers to ‘go back in time’ and experience one of mankind’s most amazing achievements,” said Tom Putnam, director of the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum. “From actual mission audio transmissions and archival video to mission factoids and news reels, visitors to WeChooseTheMoon.org will be able to track every step of the Apollo 11 mission, as it happened, 40 years later. “We’re incredibly thankful to AOL for powering the site and promoting it across their extensive online network, and for our 15-year agency partner, The Martin Agency, for dreaming up this inspiring concept,” Putnam said. “Students, historians and anyone who finds space exploration fascinating are in for a treat at WeChooseTheMoon.org”...click to read more.

Tags: Ap ollo 11, moon, JFK, John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, John F. Kennedy

Microsoft's Bing Starts With A Bang - Online Sportsbook BetUS.com Offers Odds On Search Engine Race

2009-06-11T10:31:00.002-05:00

It's a classic sports story: the overpaid, underachieving team drafts a promising rookie and suddenly they start to look like a real threat to the long-time contenders. Software dynasty Microsoft has unveiled its promising rookie search engine. It's named "Bing", and it's touted as being more accurate and user-friendly than current opposition. Although Bing is still barely out of training camp, many search experts are speculating that it might just be enough to bring Microsoft out of third place in the US search standings- ahead of Yahoo, but still behind Google. Never one to miss out on competitive action, BetUS Online Sportsbook is announcing that they will be taking bets on the search engine race. Odds are available on a variety of search-related props. Will Microsoft Bing be in 2nd place for market share by the end of 2009? Will Google acquire Yahoo? Which of the big three will be the first out of the gate with a real answer to Twitter’s popular real-time search? Sports betting fans and search enthusiasts can place their bets on any of these and more. Here are the odds as of June 11th 2009:

Will Bing surpass Yahoo for 2nd overall in the US search market on December 31st?
Bing 2nd on December 31st 6/5
Yahoo 2nd on December 31st 5/9

Will Yahoo be bought by December 31st 2009?
Microsoft 3/2
Google 3/1
Neither 1/3

First to offer real-time search?
Google 1/4
Yahoo! 9/2
Bing 3/2

Will Bing rank 1st in Google's search results for "search engine"?
Yes 10/1

Those looking for the inside scoop on how to read the betting odds, where to wager, and where to get the latest search engine stats should have a look at the Bing vs Yahoo article in the BetUS Locker Room. Let the search engine games...click to read more

Tags: Microsoft, Bing, Yahoo, Google, BetUS, Online Sportsbook, search engine

FormLogix WYSIWYG Form Builder Makes Online Form Creation Simple

2009-06-08T11:47:00.001-05:00

FormLogix form builder provides businesses as well as individuals with an online solution for data collection, management and analysis. You can get a taste of this user friendly web tool at http://www.formlogix.com. “We believe that web forms constitute a powerful tool and should be available to all” says Benny Tsabba, Founder & CEO, FormLogix. "People who have no programming skills or have a small budget should also have the ability to create online forms in an easy an cost effective way- this is exactly why we created this web form builder. I believe that our tool is especially important in this period of economic cutbacks, since it provides a low cost (and excellent) service for small and large businesses alike. We are a customer service oriented company and make it our job to tend to our users’ problems and requests. Keeping in constant contact with our users helps us understand their growing needs, develop exciting new features and keep up with this competitive market’s demands”.

The FormLogix form builder allows users to create an endless variety of forms: contact forms, surveys and polls, questionnaires, feedback and support forms, online invitations, order and purchase forms, registration forms, etc. With FormLogix the form creation process is extremely simply and requires no programming skills whatsoever. Using WYSIWYG drag and drop motions and not imposing any rigid layouts FormLogix enables a very flexible form design (elements may be dragged and dropped anywhere on the design area). Once data is entered in the form, the account owner automatically receive a data entry alert (email form) and can manage and analyze it in the FormLogix data management report tool. Advanced Filters and charts are available as well as data import and various export options. FormLogix.com is a leading online web form builder that was developed by Benny Tsabba and Amy Weinberg and launched in 2006. This form builder is a unique technology that automates and simplifies the process of web databases and web forms creation. The form generator was designed to shorten the time of web form development from days to minutes...click to read more

Tags: form builder, email form, form to mail, form generator, form creator, web form, online form

JCEarrings.com Offers Web's First Matching Service for Jody Coyote Earrings

2009-06-05T10:33:00.002-05:00

JCEarrings.com now offers the web's first matching service for popular handcrafted Jody Coyote earrings. More than 38 million pairs of Jody Coyote earrings have been produced in the last 30 years by the Jody Coyote company. In so doing, the company developed proprietary techniques to manufacture their distinctive and handcrafted designs, meaning a lost earring cannot be replaced with one from a different manufacturer. Jody Coyote has always classified its earrings by style number only, not by name, so JCEarrings offers color categories to make searching easy. If JCEarrings can't replace a lost earring, they put the request in their proprietary database and match it against incoming stock.

Since Jody Coyote earrings are often given as gifts, people are genuinely thrilled and relieved to find a new earring to complete the pair. Charleen Larson, JCEarrings customer service manager, actively combs the United States and Canada for new old stock and vintage Jody Coyote earrings. "Every pair of beaded hoops or dragonfly drop earrings represents a potential solution to someone's problem," she says. "With gift shops and department stores closing, there are ample opportunities to round up these "solutions" and bring them to one central location on the Internet". The JCEarrings.com site offers jewelry care tips, as well as factoids about the legacy of the Jody Coyote company, which is perhaps the last of the large jewelry designers to produce most of its wares in the United States. JCEarrings is the only site ever to attempt to catalog past and present Jody Coyote earring styles, and is visited daily by people hoping to learn more about this mysterious person Jody Coyote. "The number one question I get is `Are you Jody Coyote?'" Ms. Larson laughs. "I tell them `No, but I hope you'll let me help you anyway...click to read more.

Tags: JCEarrings.com, Jody Coyote earrings, Charleen Larson

CleanSolarLiving.com Launches New Solar Energy Information Site to Drive Growth in Solar Installations

2009-05-29T10:41:00.003-05:00

URL: http://www.CleanSolarLiving.com

CleanSolarLiving.com has launched a new web site which provides comprehensive information and unique content for people interested in moving forward with solar energy projects for their home or business. CleanSolarLiving.com is also the fastest and easiest way to get connected with solar installers in a specific geographical area.

Site founder Mike Weimar commented “our solar installer finder allows users to submit some brief information on their solar energy needs and in return get connected with up to four solar professionals ready to serve their specific needs. It’s free and saves time and money for anyone looking to get started with a solar project.” CleanSolarLiving.com includes all the information you need to understand solar energy in its multiple forms and get going with a PV solar electric, solar hot water, or other solar energy project. The “How To” section includes a money and time saving checklist for managing solar contractors, very detailed tips on locating your installation, and a section on dealing with government regulations and building codes. The rooftop design section of CleanSolarLiving.com discusses the ins and outs of roof types, roof angles, and building locations and how to choose a PV solar solution that is optimal for your installation. The solar success stories section provides real-life case studies of Solar energy installations including the motivations for installing a solar electric (PV solar) system, and details of the project from both a technical and economic standpoint. The residential solar case studies also highlite any surprises (good or bad) and the final result of the...click to read more

Tags: CleanSolarLiving.com, solar energy, solar installers, Mike Weimar

Technology Stocks News Aggregator Tech Investor News Launched

2009-05-28T08:15:00.000-05:00

Tech Investor News (http://www.techinvestornews.com), a website that delivers total news aggregation for technology stock investors, goes live today. This always-updating site delivers complete tech sector news aggregation, plus company-specific aggregators for the top 20 technology stocks. Tech Investor News is designed to be the definitive source for tech sector financial news. It is also a gateway to a network of company-specific news aggregators for the top 20 technology stocks: AAPL, GOOG, MSFT, INTC, IBM, HPQ, RIMM, CSCO, ORCL, DELL, QCOM, AMD, AMAT, ADBE, EMC, PALM, YHOO, EBAY, AMZN, and NOK.

“Tech Investor News is the single aggregation source for investors who want all their technology sector news in one, always-updating website,” says Frank Cioffi, founder, editor and publisher. “It is a vertical aggregator built for professionals, businesspeople and the uber-enthusiast, audiences who need more than just the top stories on a given day.” Tech Investor News uses a process called Intelligent News Search, which uses complex filters to place headlines into relevant and useful categories. Our main TIN site aggregates headlines from thousands of sources into 16 categories including The Internet, Semiconductors, Hardware, Software, Mobile & Wireless, The Cloud, Consumer Tech & Gadgets and others. Human editors continually update and refine the search filters that drive the site’s news selection engine, making the results more accurate than 100% automated aggregators. Headlines are always updating, all day, every day. The sites auto-refresh every 15 minutes. Tech Investor News also offers 20 company-specific news aggregation sites for the top technology stocks, providing investors and professionals with a complete news drill-down. Each company site also clusters headlines into categories. Apple Investor News, for example, has 23 news categories including AAPL Analysts, Rumors + Industry Dialogue, Apple iPod + iPhone, Apple Mac Computers, Steve Jobs, Apple vs. Microsoft and others. “Tech Investor News has figured out how to make news aggregation sites that are really relevant and comprehensive," says David Bunnell, technology entrepreneur, founder of Macworld and PC World, and former chairman of Upside Media. "It presents it all in a way that makes complete sense to me. I've been investing in Apple stock for years and can't imagine how I did it without the use of this fantastic resource.” Tech Investor News was founded by Frank Cioffi, a former broadcast journalist and marketing communications veteran who specializes in technology media and media relations...click to read more

Tags: Tech Sector News Aggregation, Technology Stocks, Tech Investor News, Frank Cioffi

South Africa Travel Site SA-Venues.com Unveils Major Redesign, New Content

2009-05-21T10:56:00.001-05:00

South Africa is a favorite destination for North Americans looking for a completely different experience -- from families who want to see elephants in their natural habitat, to adventurous bird watchers, to globetrotting sports enthusiasts. South Africa travel site http://www.SA-Venues.com is one of South Africa's leading travel sites, and is greeting visitors with thousands of newly redesigned pages offering a large searchable database of tours, safaris, activities, and every kind of accommodation.

The site lets visitors quickly browse the most popular destinations, then gets specific to discover the mountain top, remote safari lodge, wildlife adventure, or luxurious hotel to match each individual's most demanding wishes. The Kruger National Park is a favorite with North Americans. The preserved 20,000 square kilometers feature lions, elephants, and an endless variety of exotic animal and plant life. Recently fences have started coming down to allow animals to roam much as they did centuries ago. "We give you complete information on the many fabulous safaris and tours that give you an up-close view of Kruger National Park," said Christine Searle of SA-Venues.com. With a climate similar to America's Pacific Northwest, the Cape Town area features mountains with breath taking views, historic Robben Island where Nelson Mandela and other notables were imprisoned, and the Cape Winelands with its restored thatched roof homes. South Africa is currently preparing for a huge influx of visitors who will be attending the FIFA 2010 World Cup. Regarded as the most important sporting event in many parts of the world, the World Cup will introduce millions to the wonders of South Africa. "SA-Venues.com is poised to help visitors with a full range of choices in South Africa accommodations and activities to ensure...click to read more.

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Tags: South Africa, travel, SA-Venues.com, South Africa travel

UV10.com Site Helps Investors Find Property in Brazil

2009-05-15T13:33:00.001-05:00

uv10.com was founded by two experienced property professionals who wanted to offer a comprehensive investment service to the growing number of people interested in purchasing property in Brazil. uv10.com’s ever-growing number of pages include information on:

Hand picked properties and condo developments, chosen during the owners’ frequent trips around the region
Information on the country as whole
A current events news service with original content updated daily
Regional “travel” pages
Brazil Property Buyer’s Guide explaining the buying process
Extensive Q&A page
Pages reflecting the wide coverage that uv10 has received in the press over the years

uv10 is careful to offer only very select products to its buyers, most of whom are entirely new to this marketplace. The property pages give clear and concise information with starting prices and a photo gallery of each project, as well as information on the area it is in, local infrastructure, investment and rental potential and so on. Many of the properties listed on uv10.com cannot be found anywhere else. Because Brazil is one of the largest nations on earth it can overwhelm those searching for property. uv10.com is designed to help people narrow down the best areas for investment and the pages offer first-hand information from the founders as well as maps of the north east region and other helpful information. Uv10.com focuses on Natal and the village of Pipa and advises potential investors on travel, what to see and do locally and so on. uv10.com’s dedicated news and current affairs service is updated daily by uv10.com journalists with original content. Once a week there is a special feature article giving clients a real insight as to what is going on in Brazil. Areas affecting the property market are of particular interest...click to read more

Tags: UV10.com , Brazil, Brazil real estate, property in Brazil

Building Materials Site BuildDirect.com Launches Top Ten Lists

2009-05-11T15:27:00.003-05:00

Online building materials manufacturer-wholesaler BuildDirect.com is providing users with a real-time glimpse into the most popular products viewed, sampled, rated, and sold via new feature live now on the site at

http://www.builddirect.com/MostPopular.aspx.

"With thousands of people interacting with our site on a daily basis, we wanted to find a way to provide users with a method to see what other people liked, sampled, and purchased", said Jeff Booth, President & CEO, BuildDirect. "We've been gathering this data for years, and now, by giving our users a chance to see it live, play with it, and filter it, that same data becomes a useful tool for our users during their decision making process". The current Top Ten section allows users to view data from the current week, past month, past three months and all time. For example, this past week the top selling floor has been the Toklo 8 mm Collection Laminate Flooring, but all time, the most purchased product has been Yanchi Strand Woven Bamboo Flooring. User ratings indicate people are particularly happy with the Bamboo flooring options. A quick check of the Top Ten highest rated floors of all time shows Bamboo floors in the top 5 positions. Bamboo is Eco Friendly, can go directly on concrete, even below grade. Installation is also easy – it can be glued down, nailed down or floated, and is less expensive than most hardwoods and harder than oak...click to read more.

tags: Building Materials, Bamboo Flooring, flooring

CDC Offers Swine Flu Information Center Web Site

2009-05-08T09:18:00.001-05:00

The ongoing outbreak of novel influenza A (H1N1) continues to expand in the United States. CDC expects that more cases, more hospitalizations and more deaths from this outbreak will occur over the coming days and weeks. CDC continues to take aggressive action to respond to the expanding outbreak. CDC’s response goals are to reduce spread and illness severity, and provide information to help health care providers, public health officials and the public address the challenges posed by this emergency. The CDC website will be updated regularly as information becomes available. The CDC and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) are also working together to provide consumers and partners with Swine Flu Social Media Tools that access information about the ongoing 2009 H1N1 Flu outbreak. Visit the CDC.gov 2009 H1N1 Flu and PandemicFlu.gov Web sites for information on 2009 H1N1 Flu. To encourage information sharing, collaboration, and interactivity, CDC provides social media tools, Widgets, mobile information, online videos and the like reinforce and personalize messages, reach new audiences, and build a communication infrastructure based on open information exchange. This is a rapidly evolving situation and current guidance and other web content may contain variations in how this new H1N1 virus of swine origin is referred to. Over the coming days and weeks, these inconsistencies will be addressed, but in the interests of meeting the agency's response goals, all guidance will remain posted and new guidance will continue to be issued.
...click to read more

Tags: CDC, Swine Flu, h1n1

SqueakyFax.com Invoice Reminder Service Helps Businesses Collect Payments

2009-05-06T13:15:00.002-05:00

Creative Entropy, Inc. has launched SqueakyFax.com, a web-based service that helps companies collect payments from past due business accounts by sending customers invoice reminders via fax. The service provides an affordable, innovative way for companies to collect past due payments, especially amounts that are too small to be handled by a collection agency, without the hassle, confrontation, time, or effort typically required by traditional methods. It is based on the notion, often proven in the collections business, that "the squeaky wheel gets the grease." Creative Entropy, Inc., an Arkansas business that creates online applications, had their share of deadbeat clients over the last decade. Often, the only way the owners could collect payment from these accounts was to constantly call and harass them. When one of Creative Entropy, Inc.’s business accounts refused to pay a $70 bill and then repeatedly claimed to be out of the office to avoid the ensuing collection calls, the company owners came up with the SqueakyFax.com idea. How it works...The SqueakyFax.com customer signs up online and sets the interval at which the faxes are sent to the customer (daily, weekly, monthly, etc., at random times). The faxed reminders are generated from random fax numbers to prevent number blocking by the recipient. What makes the service so effective is that customers give most faxes more attention than mailed invoices, and the faxes are more difficult to avoid than phone calls or e-mails. Note that the faxes are sent only to other businesses -- not to consumers -- as different laws apply to U.S. consumers. Regular rates for SqueakyFax.com services are $5.99 USD for 20 faxes, with special pricing for non-profit organizations. Contact Shane Green for further information at 870-895-3952 or Shane [at] Creative-entropy [dot] com...click to read more

Tags: Creative Entropy, SqueakyFax.com, collections, invoices

JumboKeyword.com Free Google Adwords App Improves Google AdWords

2009-05-05T13:15:00.003-05:00

Google AdWords expert Michael Wong has launched JUMBO Keyword, a brand new web-based application offering 70+ 1-click Google AdWords, keyword & text editing functions to help Google AdWords advertisers create, edit and manage hundreds, even thousands, of keywords with a click of a button. Since 2002 Michael has used Google AdWords to drive over two million leads to dozens of internet marketing clients. To help him create keywords for his AdWords campaigns, Michael developed AdWords Wrapper, a free web application that converts keywords into the keyword matching format AdWords uses. "AdWords Wrapper helped but I would still spend hours creating and editing big keyword lists in a text editor. So I decided to add expand AdWords Wrapper with dozens of keyword editing functions that I use everyday," said Michael Wong, JUMBO Keyword producer. "The result is JUMBO Keyword .com, a web application offering 70+, 1-click Google AdWords keyword editing functions." I want to make JUMBO Keyword accessible to as many people as possible so anyone from anywhere in the world may use without even having to sign up for an account."

JUMBO Keyword offers the following features:

70+ 1-click AdWords, keyword, find & replace, and text functions in one user interface
Edit hundreds, even thousands, of keywords in seconds
Web-based application - no download or installation required
100% free - no sign up or credit card required

Michael Wong launched his first website in England, in 1998, and sold it 18 months later to iBoost Technology, Inc., a L.A. based start-up backed by Softbank which also invested in Yahoo! & ETrade. Since 2002, Michael has specialized...click to read more

Weplay.com Launches Youth Sports Skills and Drills Library for Parents, Coaches and Kids

2009-04-23T13:16:00.002-05:00

Youth sports community site Weplay.com has launched a youth sports Skills and Drills library. Initially launched with baseball, softball and soccer, the Skills and Drills library features instructional videos from pros such as baseball stars Derek Jeter and Ryan Howard, softball stars Jennie Finch and Monica Abbott, and soccer stars Jonathan Borstein and Brandi Chastain. The library also includes collections from leading online sports sites. "Weplay is dedicated to providing coaches, parents and kids the information and tools they need to stay organized, get their questions answered, share and save memories and have more fun with less effort," said Steve Hansen, Weplay CEO. "Skills and Drills is an exciting step that represents a partnership between premiere sports professionals, content partners and major organizations to help the youth sports community as a whole. We are looking forward to forging similar partnerships as we launch new sports for Skills and Drills." Skills and Drills consists of several hundred videos, 3D simulations and diagrams organized by skill, such as base running, hitting or fielding for baseball and softball or goalkeeping, defense and passing for soccer. The comprehensive library is also organized by skill level so that parents, coaches and kids can find the right drills based on the age of their teams and leagues.

Baseball Skills and Drills includes online videos of Derek Jeter explaining how to hit an inside fastball, Ryan Howard teaching how to hit for power and Harold Reynolds and Ozzie Smith demonstrating infield fielding techniques among hundreds of other youth baseball drills.

Softball Skills and Drills includes online videos of Jennie Finch showing how to throw her famous "Rise Ball", Cat Osterman demonstrating how to throw a "Drop Ball" pitch and Monica Abbott explaining how to use your legs for power among hundreds of other youth softball drills.

Soccer Skills and Drills includes videos of world champion Brandi Chastain demonstrating how to make aggressive soccer decisions, Jonathan Bornstein teaching how to take a header and Heather O'Reilly explaining shooting drills among hundreds of other youth soccer drills...click to read more

WhosePhoneIsThis.com Plots Location of Phone Numbers Using Google Maps Mash-Up

2009-04-21T10:49:00.002-05:00

WhosePhoneIsThis.com is the first website to dynamically plot the location of a phone number, using proprietary data sources and a unique, interactive Google Maps mash-up. WhosePhoneIsThis.com is built especially for people who are tired of not knowing WHO is calling. WhosePhoneIsThis.com allows users to file complaints against any unwanted, harrassing phone call. Plus, it provides convenient registration links to both the applicable state and national Telemarketer Do Not Call list. The site was designed specifically for participation from people who are tired of getting unknown phone calls. It's a community effort to harness the collective intelligence of everyone who has seen an unwanted telephone number show up in their Caller ID. Better than putting a name with a face, WhosePhoneIsThis.com puts a Google map, and a whote lot of data, with a phone number. In conjunction with Google Maps, WhosePhoneIsThis.com takes a world-class, proprietary database that features an amazing amount of data: U.S. census data, telephone area code data, phone carrier data, FBI crime data, line type data, targeted income & housing data, and pay phone data. That's a lot of data! Using a combination of this data and a proprietary mapping algorithm, WhosePhoneIsThis.com offers one clean, easy-to-use format to immediately display the location on Google Maps...click to read more

Cyprus44.com Is Top Destination for Northern Cyprus Holidays

2009-04-17T14:28:00.003-05:00

Cyprus44.com founder Izzet Zorlu had a simple goal when he launched his site: Become the top online destination for information about Northern Cyprus Holidays. Cyprus44.com is now a comprehensive North Cyprus travel guide with more than 500 pages of unique information on North Cyprus sights in Kyrenia, Nicosia, Famagusta and Karpas, hotels in North Cyprus, flights to Ercan Northern Cyprus, property buying and other topics from border crossings, Turkish-Cypriot cuisine and culture and more. Cyprus44 also offers online flight and hotel bookings in cooperation with one of the North Cyprus' leading travel agencies. The online booking engine allows you to get an instant quote for more than 10 select hotels in Kyrenia and Famagusta with very competitive rates. The Cyprus44 Forums allow travellers to ask any questions to community members already living in North Cyprus and talk to travellers who have visited North Cyprus before. It is a good place to ask questions about North Cypress hotels, restaurants, bars or anything not found on information pages. Cyprus44 News combines the most important news about North Cyprus in English. News is categorised and archived into local news, property related news, life and social news and news from Turkey and the rest of the world. The Cyprus44 Blogs are about life in North Cyprus. Different writers muse about the new golf course, Sundays in Kyrenia, how to get your dog over to North Cyprus, and so on. Why 44? Everybody is curious to know how the site came to tags: be named Cyprus44...click to read more

Tags: Cyprus44.com, Northern Cyprus, North Cyprus holidays

National Geographic Launches Yellowstone National Park Geotourism MapGuide

2009-04-15T15:40:00.001-05:00

URL: http://www.yellowstonegeotourism.org
The wonders of Yellowstone National Park and neighboring Grand Teton are only the starting point of National Geographic's newest Geotourism MapGuide. The map moves well beyond the parks' borders to highlight the region's unsung treasures, celebrating the world-class natural and cultural heritage of the entire area. Much more than a road map, the new Geotourism MapGuide to the Greater Yellowstone Region and its companion Web site, yellowstonegeotourism.org, share locals' knowledge on everything from where to find the best huckleberry milkshake and great community events to where to watch rescued grizzlies and wolves in their daily activities. Nearly 1,000 map point nominations were received from the region's residents, making the MapGuide a unique resource for the millions of annual visitors as well as locals seeking unspoiled outdoor places and authentic cultural experiences. The MapGuide was unveiled in three events around the region: on March 27 in Cody, Wyo.; March 30 in Boise, Idaho; and March 31 in Helena, Mont. The large-format, two-sided map straddles the states of Idaho, Montana and Wyoming and includes 20 million acres of rugged mountains, picturesque river valleys, high desert plains and distinctive small towns and historic districts. The lands and waters in this region of Greater Yellowstone are a refuge for hundreds of wildlife species, including rare trumpeter swans, bighorn sheep, herds of elk, roaming bison, wolves, grizzly bears and native fish. "The MapGuide showcases what makes the Greater Yellowstone Region distinct from any other place on Earth, and underscores the importance of conserving its tremendous scenic and historical assets for future generations," said James Dion, associate director of National Geographic's Center for Sustainable Destinations...click to read more

IPVideoMarket.info - Independent Source for Video Surveillance Information

2009-04-01T12:26:00.001-05:00

URL: http://ipvideomarket.info

Security professionals need quality unbiased information to select, deploy and use video surveillance solutions. IP Video Market Info provides extensive reviews, recommendations and educational resources to help security professionals meet this need. IP Video Market Info provides an unprecedented level of information on video surveillance. Professionals can download the free "Security Manager's Guide to Video Surveillance." They can read over 150 original articles that explain the best ways to use video surveillance and the key challenges in selecting and deploying systems. The site also covers over 100 global manufacturers providing detailed information on strengths and weaknesses of various products. The research is prepared by an industry expert without any sponsorship or advertising from vendors. The founder has deployed dozens of large scale video surveillance systems for military, government corporate and retail organizations. Additionally, he ran product management for a video surveillance manufacturer, giving him an insider's view on the technical and operational challenges in video surveillance products. With...click to read more

FuelOurFutureNow.com Launched by X PRIZE, DOE, Discovery Education

2009-03-25T09:56:00.001-05:00

http://www.FuelOurFutureNow.com

This past February at the Washington Auto Show, the X PRIZE Foundation, the United States Department of Energy, and Discovery Education launched the first phase of an online knowledge center designed to teach K-12 students and the public about advanced vehicle technologies, energy efficiency, climate change, alternative fuels, and the science, technology, engineering and math that underlie efficient vehicle development. FuelOurFutureNow.com features activities for grade levels K-12, as well as high-quality videos, virtual labs, and other interactive resources intended for use from the classroom to the living room. This online knowledge center is just one component of the Progressive Insurance Automotive X PRIZE Education Program, a national program designed to encourage young people to pursue careers in energy-efficient sciences and technology, made possible through a $3.5 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy.

The goal of the Progressive Automotive X PRIZE is to inspire a new generation of viable, super fuel-efficient vehicles that offer more consumer choices. A ten million dollar prize purse will be split between teams that win a stage competition for clean, production-capable vehicles that exceed 100 Mile Per Gallon equivalent fuel economy (MPGe). www.FuelOurFutureNow.com serves as an interactive online portal offering stimulating STEM lessons and resources for students, teachers and families as the Progressive Automotive X PRIZE competition unfolds. Together, parents and students can explore a variety of grade appropriate STEM topics through a number of exciting activities. K-2 students will be challenged to find out what makes cars go, while students in grades 3-5 will focus on building the skills needed to learn about force and motion and efficient energy transfer within a vehicle. Students in grades 6-8 will investigate fuel efficiency and develop a futuristic, energy efficient vehicle, and high school students will be tasked with analyzing patterns in mass transit issues...click to read more

Pew Internet & American Life Project Launches New Site

2009-03-20T16:17:00.000-05:00

The Pew Internet & American Life Project is a non-partisan, non-profit "fact tank" that produces reports exploring the impact of the internet on families, communities, work and home, daily life, education, health care, and civic and political life.

The Project aims to be an authoritative source on the evolution of the internet through surveys that examine how Americans use the internet and how their activities affect their lives. The Pew Internet Project studies the social impact of the internet. All reports, presentations, and data sets dating back to the year 2000 are available for free. A chronological list of Pew reports is also available. Pew's mission is to make it easy for people to find – and share – our research. If you wish to reproduce them either on paper or online, please follow the guidelines in the Pew Use Policy.

Here are some highlights of the new site:
* Topic-driven navigation (see: Teens)
* Page through reports online (see: Generations Online in 2009)
* Grab-and-go infographics (see: Twitter users are more mobile in news consumption)
* Searchable poll database (see: Explore Survey Questions)
Here are some shortcuts to old favorites:
* Latest trends charts: who’s online, internet activities, etc.
* A year-by-year catalog of Pew reports
* Download data sets

Cornelia Carter-Sykes, Sydney Jones, and Susannah Fox oversaw the work, along with fantastic team that helped surface an iceberg of research and carve it into what you see:
* Threespot
* Velir
* Roper Center's iPOLL Databank
* Alissa Stern, Usability Consultant

Thanks for your patience as kinks in the new system are ironed out. Please let the staff know what you think via email or on Twitter. Also share with them how you use the research in your work, at school, or in personal pursuits, or if you have suggestions for future research...click to read more

URL: http://pewinternet.org