AuraPortal opens a new headquarters in Brazil to give support to its network of Partners and Customers in the Brazilian market

AuraPortal, with presence in Brazil for over five years, has opened a new headquarters office, which is already working on strengthening the Partners network and giving support to its customers and collaborators

Woburn (Boston), MA, June 03, 2011 - AuraPortal (www.auraportal.com), a global provider of Business Process Management (BPM), has announced the opening of its new headquarters in Brazil, located in Avenida Paulista, Sao Paulo, from where it will work in conjunction with its network of Partners in order to become even closer to its customers and collaborators.

This headquarters represents a major step in consolidating AuraPortal in the Brazilian market, as the company can now offer local support to its Partner network and to its customers through training initiatives, product improvements, and product support, as a 100% local platform, in line with the needs of its Brazilian customers.

Throughout the last five years of performance in Brazil, AuraPortal's solutions have achieved a very high acceptance rate, where their evolution has always had the needs of the Brazilian customers in mind. AuraPortal is among only a few international manufacturers – in its sector – capable of delivering a platform completely in Portuguese, throughout all of its solutions and product versions.

"Looking at AuraPortal's history in Brazil, our commitment with the Brazilian market is not recent, but an effort of a number of years. The forecast is promising for the growth of BPMS demand and we are ambitious about the position we wish to achieve. We consider our solutions totally prepared for business challenges, today and in the future. AuraPortal's aim has always been to offer innovative solutions like its BPMS platform, which was the first BPM completely orientated at business users and free of code development". Comments Pablo Trilles, Vice President at AuraPortal.

"The growth expectations of the Brazilian market in the coming year are very encouraging and we see excellent acceptance of the AuraPortal Platform in this market. The flexibility and agility are the keys of this success, inclusive in the business model where we are already offering AuraPortal in a SaaS mode, in a private or public cloud". Says Edson Valença, AuraPortal's Business Developer for the Brazilian market.

The projects developed by AuraPortal in Brazil have been the subjects of top news stories, such as the prizewinning case of the Arcelor Mittal Foundation in Brazil. Developing projects with our Partners in Brazil has been a pride and a satisfaction for AuraPortal.

A growing demand exists for Brazilian, flexible BPMS solutions organizations, that add value and greatly reduced implementation times, as well as assisting in the growth of day to day business processes. This is something that AuraPortal has successfully achieved in its different projects. Its solutions are found at the forefront of the technology primarily orientated at business users.

About AURA (AuraPortal) (http://www.auraportal.com)

AURA is a global BPMS (Business Process Management Suite) provider delivering a solution that creates, without the need of IT programming, Business Process Workflow Execution Models. AuraPortal is 100% Web-based, and is complementary to existing ERP and CRM systems.

AuraPortal has a presence in 50 countries with more than 350 customers including, among others: Coca-Cola, PepsiCo, Frito-Lay, Toyota, Yamaha, Petroleos Mexicanos (PEMEX), ArcelorMittal, Eletrobras, Royal KPN, Bristol-Myers Squibb, Sodexo, etc., as well as many Government Agencies and Departments in several countries.

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

Contact:

Scott Rich

Auraportal

400 Trade Center

Woburn, MA 01801-7472

978-808-6340

diana.farrington@auraportal.com

http://www.auraportal.com

"Ted L. Nancy’s Afternoon Stories" Now on Kindle

Barry Marder Joyous, Elated, & One More Thesaurus Word!

Glendale, CA, June 17, 2011 - Ted L. Nancy, author of the "Letters From A Nut" hit comedy books, announces that "Ted L. Nancy's Afternoon Stories" is now available on Kindle.

Read on your computer or other mobile devices. Get Kindle for iPhone, iPad, Android, BlackBerry, PC and Mac. You can have it in seconds.

In this new book, Ted travels to people’s workplaces telling them stories they do not want to hear. And brings along acts they do not want to see!

Such as: THE VENTRILOQUIST WITH THE PUPPET IN A COMA. The puppet just lays there hooked up to a hospital IV. The Ventriloquist talks to him but he just beeps there unresponsive.

"I misjudged," says Ted. "I assumed people wanted to hear my stories such as THE BATHROOM ATTENDANT WHO FINALLY PASSED OUT and see my acts. I had no idea someone would curse me in French. I am sorry for that person. He must have some good in him though."

The book has photos & illustrations by Alan Marder. Phyllis Murphy is Mr. Nancy's muse. She does not care for spumoni. Ted’s website is TEDLNANCY.COM

The book is available on Amazon.com at this link: http://www.amazon.com/Ted-L-Nancys-Afternoon-Stories/dp/1439247277/re...t_ep_dpi_7

For inquiries contact Eric Bjorgum, Ted's Norwegian attorney.

Contact:

Mr. Eric Bjorgum

Ted L. Nancy

Glendale, CA 91201

213-785-8070

Tedlnancy1@gmail.com

http://www.tedlnancy.com

Using Customer Lifecycle Engagement to Improve Email Marketing

Join us on 23rd June 2011 to discover best practice lifecycle engagement techniques

Shenley Wood, Milton Keynes, June 17, 2011 - RedEye today announces the next in its series of concise, free digital marketing webinars - ‘Using Customer Lifecycle Engagement to Improve Email Marketing’.

Due to popular demand, following on from the success of this presentation at TFM&A 2011, RedEye’s Commercial Director Matthew Kelleher will be repeating his seminar on lifecycle engagement as a webinar, on Thursday 23rd June. Don’t miss your final chance to attend this innovative presentation.

The webinar is designed to show marketers how to implement lifecycle engagement email strategies to improve conversion and ROI.

The best way to improve conversion through email marketing is to create engaging email campaigns based on where customers are in the customer lifecycle. Through tactically segmenting data, marketers can create engaging campaigns to target users, from first time browsers to repeat customers.

Join us online and find out how to improve results by turning your email marketing programmes into a long term engagement strategy:

Determine how to engage customers and improve conversion for the long term.

Discover how to integrate the right strategies at the right time to maximise engagement and increase ROI.

Learn how to build a lifecycle engagement strategy that will improve conversion, long term.

Matthew will also include retail/travel client case studies in this presentation from Haven Holidays and Evans Cycles.

How to Attend To register for free visit: http://www.ondemand.redeye.com/learning-centre/webinars/

Title: Using Customer Lifecycle Engagement to Improve Email Marketing

Date: 23rd June

Time: 3pm-3.30pm

Speaker: Matthew Kelleher

About the speaker:

A Masters graduate in Economics from the LSE, Matthew worked for Acxiom for 16 years, starting at NDL, Claritas and most latterly Acxiom. He undertook a variety of divisional director roles, most notably launching Claritas Interactive in 1999 and overseeing its European development. A founder member of the DMA Email Council, Matthew is responsible at RedEye for the service and delivery of email solutions for all clients as well as for the growth of the business.

Press Contacts:

Katie Traynier, Marketing Manager: katie.traynier@redeye.com, 01908 340 903

About RedEye:

RedEye is the leader in behavioural email. RedEye has been helping online companies improve conversion since 1997, providing an integrated service of email marketing, web analytics and website usability.

In 2001 RedEye launched the first behavioural email campaign for William Hill. Behavioual email integrates web analytics with email marketing to produce highly targeted emails based on online user behaviour. Today RedEye helps hundreds of online companies improve conversion using behavioural email, achieving results such as of 750% ROI and 10% online conversion. In 2010 RedEye launched Behavioural Email onDemand, a self service solution enabling online companies to run basic behavioural email campaigns such as basket abandonment.

By integrating analytics with usability RedEye offers a unique service of Conversion Rate Optimisation. This service provides a structured process to help online companies fully analyse customer behaviour, enabling marketers to make the correct changes or implement the right strategies to improve online conversion.

RedEye previously won the NMA Award for ‘Best Use of Email’ and was shortlisted in the Econsultancy Innovation Awards for ‘Innovation in Email Marketing’.

RedEye currently has 3 UK offices (London, Milton Keynes and Crewe) and has just launched its first European Office in Dusseldorf, Germany. RedEye clients include French Connection, Haven Holidays, Hotel Chocolat, ASOS, Monarch, Butlins, HSBC and Ted Baker.

Contact:

Katie Traynier

Marketing Manager

26 Shenley Pavilions

Chalkdell Drive

Shenley Wood

Milton Keynes MK5 6LB

01908 340 903

katie.traynier@redeye.com

http://www.redeye.com

Oxford Expression Technologies Launches VLP Vaccine Production Services

Oxford Expression Technologies, the award-winning specialist provider of baculovirus-based protein expression solutions, now applies its expertise to the production of recombinant vaccines, particularly in the field of virus like particle (VLP) vaccines.

Oxford, UK, June 15, 2011 - Oxford Expression Technologies, the award-winning specialist provider of baculovirus-based protein expression solutions, now applies its expertise to the production of recombinant vaccines, particularly in the field of virus like particle (VLP) vaccines. VLP vaccines represent the next generation of treatment methodologies; the VLP platform offers huge potential for use as a highly effective antiviral vaccine.

The secret to virus like particle vaccines is their ability to mimic the structure of a real virus. After vaccination with these mimics, an individual’s immune response reacts largely as it would to the real virus, but due to the absence of genetic material the VLP vaccine is unable to replicate and is therefore harmless to the vaccinated individual. VLP production requires high yields of multiple virus structural proteins to form complex structures. The expression system needed to produce these structures must be both safe and capable of producing proteins both on a small (testing) and large scale (vaccine production). These requirements are ideally suited to Oxford Expression Technologies highly efficient and scalable baculovirus protein expression system (flashBAC).

Passing comment, Richard Broadhead, Sales and Marketing Manager at Oxford Expression Technologies said, "Baculovirus Expression systems overcome many of the problems associated with VLP production, the FDA has recently licensed a baculovirus produced VLP vaccine for use in humans (Cervarix® by GlaxoSmithKline), paving the way for further baculovirus based VLP production," he continued, "Oxford Expression Technologies is uniquely placed to apply its existing baculovirus expertise to this exciting new field of virus like particle vaccines."

Oxford Expression Technologies invites anyone with an interest in VLP vaccines to please visit their website - http://oetltd.com/articles/news-press/news-stories/vaccine-vlp.html

Oxford Expression Technologies is a biotechnology company specializing in the use of baculovirus vectors, a eukaryotic expression system that can express a large variety of recombinant proteins. Oxford Expression Technologies provides protein expression products, services and consultancy to many global pharmaceutical companies. The Company’s proprietary flashBAC technology enables large amounts of a given protein to be produced in culture. Its internationally renowned expertise and products enable proteins to be produced faster, more easily and cost-effectively using automated and high-throughput methods compared with other baculovirus expression systems. This contributes to the development of new drugs and research targeted towards understanding how proteins work in health and disease.

The company was founded in 2007 as a result of collaboration between Oxford Brookes University and the Natural Environment Research Council to provide researchers with custom proteins for research purposes.

For Further information or an illustrative image:

Media contact - Mathew Taylor, Director, Algorythm Solutions Ltd, mobile: +44 (0)773 403 2112, email: mtaylor@algorythmsolutions.com, website: www.algorythmsolutions.com

Contact:

Mathew Taylor

Director

Algorythm Solutions Ltd

10 Torkington St

Stamford, Lincolnshire PE9 2UY

+44 (0)773 403 2112

mtaylor@algorythmsolutions.com

http://www.algorythmsolutions.com

Expert Opinion Verifies Revolutionary New steel Making Process for Astra Mining

Astra Mining, an Australian diversified mining company, has received an independent expert opinion from Hungary’s University of Miskolc confirming the potential of its revolutionary new steel manufacturing process.

North Headline, SA, June 17, 2011 - The end product, T-Steel, is significantly stronger than regular steel and provides vast production, operational and environmental benefits.

T-Steel was used commercially to strengthen steel for non-civilian use. Astra has taken the opportunity with the devolution of the Eastern bloc countries to acquire the technology and roll it out globally.

Astra Mining CEO, Dr. Jaydeep Biswas, says the independent verification of the steel’s unique properties comes from one of the University of Miskolc’s leading metallurgical engineers, Professor Emeritus Dr. Farkas Otto.

"This expert opinion on a study into the preparation of the production of T-Steel confirms it has better qualities compared to traditional steels," Dr. Biswas says.

"It also confirms the CO2 emission in its manufacture can be up to two times less than with traditional steel making technologies, reducing a manufacturing plants carbon footprint which is highly beneficial to the environment.

"Astra has a substantial 30 percent ownership of T-Steel’s IP and has full operational and management control of its business, so we are very excited to receive this independent verification."

T-Steel is a direct, high category replacement for the currently produced equivalent steel types and has immediate benefits in high use countries such as China and India. It can also play a large role in countries trying to reduce C02 emissions such as Australia.

The basic product, which includes the use of unique alloy based formulas invented over a 30 year period in Hungary, is based on a process which can modify the metallurgical properties of steel at a molecular level.

"T-Steel can be produced by existing steel mills with little or no retrofitting needed, however this can only be done if the mills have access to the T-Steel technology and the correct steel plant operation conditions," Dr. Biswas says.

"This makes T-Steel nearly impossible to replicate, as attempts to meet all necessary conditions would cost many hundreds of millions, something that would not be cost effective for individual steel manufacturing companies.

"Astra is in negotiations for a long term co-operation agreement with one the world’s largest steel traders for the DAM Steel Works in Hungary which will produce 500,000 tonnes per annum of T-Steel annually.

"The acquisition of DAM Steel plant is not a pre-requisite for rollout for the T-Seel technology, it is one part of a comprehensive business plan, however the relationship would position Astra ideally to capitalise on its strategic growth plan and market T-Steel products worldwide."

The viability of the T-Steel technology has been verified by extensive independent reporting and the technology is commercially viable due to its strong record of commercial applications, including areas in construction, automotive and machinery.

Companies that have already utilised T-Steel technology in the past include those in vehicle manufacturing and industrial applications.

"A Top 4 accounting firm completed the financial model for the valuation of T-Steel, which is based on a single manufacturing mill producing 500,000 tonnes of steel per annum and a separate business unit distributing the alloy-based formula globally," Dr. Biswas says.

"It is estimated that the project of global commercialisation of T-Steel technology has a NPV over A$6.12 billion, assuming the level of risk is in line with industry average.

"Based on the 30 percent IP ownership, Astra’s share is extremely valuable to our company."

Astra Mining’s global portfolio includes gold and tin interests in south east Asia and southern India, coal mines in Australia, iron ore in India, and the production of a new high-strength steel technology.

Astra has also confirmed its plans to list on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange before the end of August.

For more information visit www.astramining.com or email investor-relations@wedgewoodcommunications.com

Contact:

Caitlin Petrou

Astra Mining

46 Tynte Street

North Headline, SA 5006

+61 (0) 402 823 343

caitlin@astramining.com

http://www.astramining.com/projects/intellectual-property/

Astra Mining Confirms Frankfurt Stock Exchange Listing

Astra Mining, an Australian diversified mining company, has confirmed its intention to list on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange at an Extraordinary General Meeting held today.

Adelaide, Australia, June 15, 2011 - Astra Mining, an Australian diversified mining company, has confirmed its intention to list on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange at an Extraordinary General Meeting held today.

A resolution was passed that will see the shareholders in Astra Mining roll their shares into Astra Resources PLC, a UK public listed company, and seek a listing date.

The listing is unconditional and a listing date will be chosen to maximise the share price, expected between 18th July and 31st August 2011.

The time frame will also enable the directors to deliver an additional increase in the value of the shares by raising capital prior to the listing so as to create a more successful IPO.

Astra CEO, Dr Jaydeep Biswas, says the move is designed to ensure the company is able to continue to successfully operate on a global scale and comes at a pivotal point in time.

"Astra has a number of interests in the resources sector spanning four continents and our listing on one of the world's largest trading exchanges gives the company incredible exposure and access to 35 percent of the world’s investment capital," Dr. Biswas says.

"We’re on the cusp of concluding our interests in several projects including joint ventures to produce gold and coal which will both add enormous value to the equity base of the company.

"We are also developing positions in high-grade iron ore mining and trading which puts us in a unique low-cost supply position for the steel manufacturing industry which we are also heavily involved in.

"As such we believe we should use this momentum to list to create further forward trajectory for the company which will allow us to become a leading worldwide resources group."

The company first signalled its intentions in early May with an announcement it had signed a listing agreement with two corporate advisory firms to assist with the admission process.

The EGM’s other resolutions include a share swap on a one-for-one basis for every share held by the shareholders in Astra Mining in exchange for one founders’ share in Astra Resources PLC, and that these shares issued in Astra Resources PLC would be held in escrow for 12 months.

Shareholders also approved the appointment of Dr. Biswas and Ms Silvana De Cianni as directors of Astra Resources PLC and for the company to expand its current business activities from the operation of steel, iron ore, coal, gold and mining house services to include additional activities of oil, gas, energy, environmental and health services and the provision of all raw materials used in the process and products of steel making.

Corporate advisors GEBO Equity Management and Stepping Stone Equity have been retained to manage the Frankfurt Stock Exchange listing.

Founded over 400 years ago, Deutsche Borse's Frankfurt Stock Exchange is the world's third largest trading exchange, ranking only behind the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and NASDAQ, and is home to public companies from more than 80 different countries.

Astra Resources’ global portfolio will include gold and tin interests in south east Asia and southern India, coal mines in Australia and Africa, iron ore in India and Africa, and the production of a new high-strength steel technology.

For more information visit www.astramining.com or email investor-relations@wedgewoodcommunications.com

Contact:

Caitlin Petrou

Astra Resources

46 Tynte Street

North Adelaide SA 5006

+61 (0) 402 823 343

caitlin@astramining.com

http://www.astramining.com

New Family IQ Finance Options in 2011 Announced By Terry Sauerbier

Family IQ formally rolls out its finance options and makes them available on the company website during the purchase process. FIQ has integrated the application process and is now live.

Dansville, NY, June 14, 2011 - Family IQ formally rolls out its finance options and makes them available on the company website during the purchase process. FIQ has integrated the application process and is now live. If you were waiting for an opportunity like Family IQ but could not afford the full amount upfront, this is the way to get started with just $200 down. MLM and Network marketers all over are amazed that this opportunity is now available for just $200 down.

Family IQ's Terry Sauerbier announces that everyone will qualify regardless of credit history, so if you have been waiting for an opportunity to borrow someone else's money to start a business that not only instantly qualifies an individual to earn the top tier commissions of $1000, $2000, and $4000 for the various product lines, earn weekly fast start bonuses for every IBO in your group nine levels deep, but also monthly residual checks for the rest of your life.... this is the way to do it.

For just a $200 dollar down payment, you can have this business opportunity up and running in a matter of days, once your finance application has been approved. The highlight of the Family IQ financing option is that everyone that applies for this option in the USA, will automatically qualify. There will be nearly 100 percent approval rate for all participants. This option will be available for anyone residing in the USA only who wants to join Family IQ.

The Family IQ Financing options will in fact be made available on all of the Family IQ Products which at this stage include:-

- $1495 Family Builder Package

- $2500 Existing Member Upgrade to the Family Builder Plus Life Coaching Package.

- $3995 Family Builder Plus package and also for the $5995 Certified Parent Coaching Program.

All Active IBO’s once approved for financing will be able to earn full commissions on all product sales while financing their purchase, commissions ranging from $1000 to $4000 for marketing the proprietary products and services of Family IQ.

The corporate website now reflect the new finance option choices at time of purchase that are available from the company, and everyone in the US will be able to apply for financing right on the company website at time of purchase.

Family IQ was founded in 2001 by Company President and CEO, Mark Hobbins, offering state-of-the-art family skill building tools to treatment programs for clients who wanted to improve family relationships. Over the last decade, Family IQ has provided its content, tools and technology available to the therapeutic community, to large employers and wellness programs who are dedicated to improving families.

Contact Terry Sauerbier at 1(800) 519-2471 for more details about this amazing business opportunity.

Contact:

Terry Sauerbier

Family IQ

8104 Reeds Corners Road

Dansville, NY 14437

585 905 8241

tcsassocates@usa.net

http://www.TerrySauerbier.com/reviewFamilyiq

Ten Books in One Offers Ten Must-Have Strategies to Out-Think and Out-Perform Competition

The competition, economy, global market and the way we communicate have all changed. Organizations and entrepreneurs seeking survival skills and competitive edges have turned to Connie Podesta's new award winning book, "10 Ways to Stand Out From the Crowd".

Dallas, TX, June 12, 2011 (Straight Line PR) -- Award winning author Connie Podesta's new book, 10 Ways to Stand Out From the Crowd, offers up the 10 Best Business Books for today's world - all wrapped into one. "There are ten components to successfully navigating change in today's world," shares keynote speaker Podesta. "We addressed all ten in fun, impactful and results-producing ways to give companies the skill sets, motivation and how-to's they need to not just survive - but empower their people and thrive - regardless of market trends."

Connie Podesta is not a typical keynote speaker or author. Her direct, pull-no-punches style - whether on the written page or live from the stage - engages, entertains and challenges people to change - for the better. Real-world strategies, step-by-step solutions and empowering mindsets all come together, having listeners all at once LAUGHING and THINKING. Better still - she guides people to ACT in ways that will propel their careers, improve their relationships and help them achieve a more balanced life.

"You wowed us. But more than that, you made us think about our relationships and realize how important they are to our business and personal lives," enthused Charles D. Yuska, President of the Packaging Machinery Manufacturers Institute.

Connie's STAND OUT STRATEGIES ( http://1clik2.com/10Ways2StandOut ) and award-winning new book provide organizations and entrepreneurs an easy-to-read and simple-to-reference guide to the ten most important topics they face in today's world in terms of competition, self-growth and leveraging relationships.

"There's no ONE thing that will help business professionals truly STAND OUT in today's market," said Podesta. "But there are strategies that when combined effectively can certainly propel them to become their personal best. They'll attract new customers and keep more current customers all while allowing them to lead healthier, happier lives."

Podesta explores strategies for improving business and personal relationships in a short YouTube video, Re-Define Your Relationships, at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0mIxMh9fTXg

What strategies would compel readers and their organizations to out-perform the competition?

* More effective leadership?

* Make smarter, timelier choices?

* Better manage expectations?

* Leverage strengths and overcome weaknesses?

* Consistently build stronger, more long-lasting relationships?

* Shift to winning mindsets?

10 Ways to Stand Out From the Crowd ( http://amzn.to/10WaysStandOut ) is not one small business book; it's ten solid, career-changing solutions for getting more, delivering more and becoming more in today's competitive world.

About Connie Podesta:

Connie Podesta ( http://www.ConniePodesta.com/speakingtraining ) brings new meaning to the term "powerhouse". With quick wit and extraordinary insight, she makes people both laugh and think. She compels both audience members and readers alike to create action plans that build strong foundations and even stronger futures. She cuts to the basics, giving people reliable, repeatable success strategies that make change feel more like opportunity than obstacle. Podesta is an important, game-changing addition to any corporate event.

For more information on Connie Podesta's schedule and availability or to learn more about her award winning book 10 Ways to Stand Out From the Crowd and the keynote topics that spring from it, contact her team today at 972-596-5501, via email at info@ConniePodesta.com or visit her website online at http://www.ConniePodesta.com

Press Contact: Teresa Biehl, Vice President Marketing, Connie Podesta Seminars, 3308 Preston Road Ste. 350-119, Plano, TX 75093, 972.596.5501

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Contact:

Teresa Biehl

Vice President Marketing

Connie Podesta Seminars

3308 Preston Road Ste. 350-119

Plano, TX 75093

972.596.5501

dlock@gmail.com

http://www.ConniePodesta.com

Coupon Me Up to the Sky - 60 000 Stores Now on CouponMeUp

CouponMeUp.com reaches an astonishing 60,000 stores with coupons on their website, saving you again and again and again.

Sydney, NSW, June 14, 2011 - CouponMeUp.com changes everything, smashing through the 60,000 store mark and on target for 100,000 stores by Christmas! This week passing more that 60,000 stores on its website with coupons, free shipping or deals having been submitted.

Commenting on the immense popularity of the site since its launch, the General Manager, CouponMeUp.com, said: "We have had an overwhelming response from our visitors to the 60,000 stores we have onlineat the moment that were have had to get in database experts to make teh site faster with over 200,000 coupons deals and free shipping offers now appearing on the site. But we are not stopping there, we are on track to hit 100,000 stores on our site before Xmas. Our traffic is surging and were getting more and more exclusive coupon codes onto our website." He added, "As the usage of online coupons continues to increase we plan to be at the forefront of coupon code websites on the interwebs. We have a significant range of new site features, applications and more surprises coming up in the next quarter. We plan to increase our rich value-added features, over and above the standard ‘coupon search’ services. It is a reflection of our commitment to constantly work with new technologies in order to meet our customers’ ever changing needs."

About CouponMeUp.com:

CouponMeUp.com is a leading online coupon provider, listing thousands of discount coupons from over 60,000 online retailers.

To learn more or start using coupons, visit www.couponmeup.com

For more information: http://www.couponmeup.com/

Contact:

John Paul

CouponMeUp.com

4th cross street

Mumbai, Maharashtra 400069

8056122162

pr@straightlinepr.com

http://www.couponmeup.com/

SAFE International, Canada’s Self Defense Leaders, Partners with Spartan Training Gear, Providers of the Hoplite Training Armour: Multi-Purpose Combat Training Equipment

SAFE International is pleased to announce its partnership with Spartan Training Gear. SAFE International is owned and managed by Chris Roberts who is a professional teaching Director and self-defense instructor.

Toronto, ON, June 13, 2011 - (Straight Line PR) - SAFE International, Canada’s Self Defense Leaders, Partners with Spartan Training Gear, Providers of the Hoplite Training Armour: Multi-Purpose Combat Training Equipment.

SAFE International is Canada’s leading provider of mobile self defense/personal protection training with an expanding presence in North America. SAFE International is pleased to announce its partnership with Spartan Training Gear. SAFE International is owned and managed by Chris Roberts who is a professional teaching Director and self-defense instructor. Since 1994, SAFE International has taught more than 120,000 clients in the private, corporate, and high school environments. Spartan Training Gear is co-owned and operated by Marc Joseph, Chief Brand Officer/Director of Business Development.

SAFE International teaches the skills necessary to avoid potentially dangerous scenarios, verbally diffuse conflict and the physical self defense skills required when necessary to help ensure a safe escape. This is where the Spartan Training Gear adds to the experience of a SAFE International seminar.

Spartan Training Gear was founded in 2010 with the mission to create the ultimate in warrior-styled self defense training gear. The founders of Spartan Training Gear brought together over 50 years of combined manufacturing and military/law enforcement sales experience and set out to design a product unlike any other. Training equipment that would not only protect, but that would invoke strength and authority. The result: Hoplite Training Armour.

The Hoplite Training Armour by Spartan Training Gear allows SAFE International’s instructors to perform drills and exercises with their clients while simulating and replicating real-life scenarios. While many courses only talk about how to strike, Spartan’s Multi-Purpose Combat Training Equipment actually permits the client to experience physically striking the aggressor. The Hoplite Training Armour keeps the instructor safe while simultaneously maximizing the experience for the client. Without the equipment, there would be too much risk for injury and a less desirable training environment. No self defense course is complete without the proper equipment and realistic training applications.

VIDEO

The Youtube link for video is: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DZLglmsimKM

This video shows how SAFE International integrates the Spartan’s Hoplite Training Armour into their Women’s Self Defense courses. Without the Hoplite Training Armour the client would not be comfortable striking the instructor. The equipment in essence allows the client to strike without fear of hurting the instructor. Without the gear, the client would hesitate thus compromising the drill and the benefits of realistic self defense training. Spartan’s Hoplite Training Armour can be utilized in all SAFE International courses including high schools, corporately, privately and in group settings.

To contact SAFE International and Chris Roberts to schedule your self defense seminar, you can visit their main site at www.safeinternational.biz . You can also reach Chris Roberts toll free at 1-800-465-5972 or by email at chrisroberts@safeinternational.biz

To contact Spartan Training Gear and Marc Joseph, please visit their website at www.spartantraininggear.com. You can also reach Marc toll free at 1-855-261-7481

Contact :

Chris Roberts

SAFE International™

15535 Cooper Rd.

Lunenburg, ON

Canada K0C 1R0

1 800 465-5972

chrisroberts@safeinternational.biz

http://www.safeinternational.biz

Astra Mining sign JV with Nigerian Company to Pursue Mining Opportunities

Astra Mining, an Australian diversified mining company, has signed a joint venture agreement to develop mining licenses in the natural resource rich Nigeria

Adelaide, Australia, June 12, 2011 - Astra Mining, an Australian diversified mining company, has signed a joint venture agreement to develop mining licenses in the natural resource rich Nigeria

The agreement has been struck with Tirogo Nig. Ltd, which is part owned by the founder and Chairman of the Australia-Nigeria Council, Ade Kukoyi.

Mr Kukoyi is a highly regarded Nigerian national who established the Council to encourage and promote trade and economic opportunities between the two countries.

The joint venture has formed a Singapore registered company (which owns a Nigerian subsidiary) to take advantage of the favourable tax structure and treaty in place between Singapore and Nigeria.

The Nigerian subsidiary is the holder of an export licence in respect to mining related products.

Astra CEO Dr. Jaydeep Biswas says the joint venture agreement is a major step forward for the company in its international expansion plans.

‘The joint venture has been established to develop various mining licences in Nigeria and, through its wholly owned Nigerian subsidiary Bingi Commodities Nig. Ltd, establish separate special purpose vehicles for every mining licence to be acquired and developed in Nigeria," Dr. Biswas says.

"Provision for the shareholding of local landowners in Nigeria will be made within every special purpose vehicle established.

"In addition to the development of mining licences in Nigeria, the joint venture will engage in any projects relating to iron ore, coal, oil, gas, gold and other commodities relating to the steelmaking process, and the provision of mining housing infrastructure for the resources industry in Nigeria."

Astra believes the signing of the agreement will greatly assists the diversification of the company, and will add an enormous income stream going forward.

Dr. Biswas says Astra’s investment in Nigeria is not only an investment in the future of the resource rich country but also in the future growth of Astra Mining.

Astra Mining’s global portfolio includes gold and tin interests in south east Asia and southern India, coal mines in Australia, iron ore in India, and the production of a new high-strength steel technology.

Astra has also announced its plans to list on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange in the coming months.

For more information visit www.astramining.com or email investor-relations@wedgewoodcommunications.com

Contact:

Caitlin Petrou

Astra Mining

46 Tynte Street

North Adelaide SA 5006

+61 (0) 402 823 343

caitlin@astramining.com

http://www.astramining.com

Listed Online Gaming and Entertainment Company Strikes deal with Asian Betting Giant

Listed online gaming and entertainment company 2UP (2GM:GR) has finalised a partnership deal this week with one of Asia’s largest pool betting companies ToteDaddy.

London, UK, June 13, 2011 - The deal will see 2UP’s range of popular gaming and wagering products made available to ToteDaddy’s substantial global membership base providing 2UP with immediate high-traffic exposure to the Asian online gaming market.

The first game to be released from 2UP is its live streaming and animated versions of the classic Australian coin-tossing game.

2UP managing director Peter Bentley says the deal will parachute the company directly into an established database of active customers providing an immediate audience for its products.

"This is a strategic partnership between the two companies providing an established audience to 2UP and a new suite of online gaming products to ToteDaddy," Mr Bentley says.

"One of the main hurdles for a company such as ours is distribution, and by partnering with one of the largest pool betting companies in Asia we are able to propel ourselves into a whole new market very quickly.

"ToteDaddy is a well established business and the provision of new products to their members will allow it to continue its dominance in the gaming market."

2UP, with offices in the UK and Australia, listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange in early May and has already achieved exponential growth in its share price.

Mr Bentley says the deal with ToteDaddy was the first in a number of strategic partnerships designed to rapidly grow the company’s presence on an international gaming and wagering stage.

"We are in negotiations with a number of other businesses that will also provide large networks of wagerers with access to our products," Mr Bentley says.

"This model is a win-win situation as we are able to provide innovative and cutting edge products to established markets who are looking to retain membership through the ongoing roll-out of new games."

2UP has an online gaming license granted until 2025 to capitalise on its market positioning.

The core focus of the company is the coin toss game, a game that is played in most countries around the world where players make a call on whether two coins being tossed in the air will fall as two tails or two heads. A correct call wins.

This will be underpinned by other unique and established gaming and wagering options to be released as part of its growth plans.

For more information visit www.2UP.com or email investor-relations@wedgewoodcommunications.com

Contact:

Bruce Nelson

2UP Plc

Office 11

10 Great Russel Street

London, WC1B 3BQ

+61 (0)423 403 449

bruce@zakazukha.com

enquiries@2up.com

http://www.2up.com

Qittle Launches Text Messaging Marketing Services to Small Businesses

Qittle is a text message marketing software platform for big & small businesses. Communicate with your customers on their mobile phone through text messages.

Aspen, CO, June 13, 2011 - Qittle Launches Text Messaging Marketing Services To Small Businesses.

Text message Marketing is one of the fastest growing marketing mediums worldwide. Like the internet before it, it has unprecedented power and potential to reach its intended market with an immediate message or call to action. Casey McConnell The CEO of Qittle says. the average SMS marketing campaign reaches redemption rates of 20%. Other marketing such as email, direct mail and newspaper rarely reach over 2%-3%. The ROI of text message marketing simply cannot be matched. Within 15 minutes of sending out a text message to your list, 95% of your subscribers will read your message. That's 5 times more than email and 9 times more than direct mail! You don't have to waste money trying to market to your customers McConnell says.

Qittle is a text message marketing software platform for big & small businesses. Communicate with your customers on their mobile phone through text messages. For more information on how Qittle can help your business grow contact Casey McConnell at 866.761.7442 or visit http://www.Qittle.com

Contact:

Chad Nilsson

Qittle

1450 Crystal Lake Road

Aspen, CO 81611

(970) 300-2544

Casey@Qittle.com

http://www.Qittle.com

Commercial Construction Projects up for Bid Announced in New Jersey

Over 15 new commercial construction projects are up for bid with EliteProNet, the fastest growing network for professional contractors in New Jersey.

New Jersey, June 11, 2011 - Over 15 new commercial construction projects are up for bid with EliteProNet, the fastest growing network for professional contractors in New Jersey.

Subcontractors licensed to perform commercial work should register their information with EliteProNet online at www.elitepronet.com or call 877-656-4706. Past references must be provided for all contractors during prequalification. The list of some of the commercial jobs up for bid is as follows:

1.Demolition and renovation of a commercial site in Lawrenceville, NJ

2.New construction of restaurant in Hamilton, NJ

3.Demolition and renovation of retail facility in Pomton Plains, NJ

4.Site renovation and addition in Mountain Lakes , NJ

5.New construction of a commercial site in Sussex, NJ

6.New single family home in Watchung, NJ

7.Addition and demolition of public building in Whippany, NJ

8.New construction of rehab center in North Middletown, NJ

9.Construction of department store in Woodbridge, NJ

10.Renovation and demolition of a restaurant in North Brunswick, NJ

EliteProNet was originally founded in December of 2008 by Dean Cameron and Kevin Priddy as Elite Subcontractors and now provides construction projects up for bid in Florida, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Washington D.C., Maryland, and Delaware, North Carolina, and Georgia.

EliteProNet corporate headquarters is located at 5589 Okeechobee Blvd., Ste. 202, West Palm Beach, FL 33417. For more information please call (877) 656-4706 or visit www.elitepronet.com.

Contact:

Erin Crawford MBA

Development & Marketing Director

EliteProNet

5589 Okeechobee Blvd. Suite 202

West Palm Beach, FL 33417

(561) 656-4701 x105

ecrawford@elitepronet.com

http://www.elitepronet.com

Be More Self-Centered to Become a More Effective Leader - Stephen Shapiro Innovation Expert

Contrary to popular belief, being self-centered is, in fact, healthy. When individuals focus on their own needs first, they perform at higher levels and are able to contribute more effectively to others.

Boston, MA, June 11, 2011 (Straight Line PR) -- Throughout life, there is only one constant: YOU. Children may pass away before their parents. Spouses may, in spite of all of the loving, leave. Jobs are only temporary. Instead of centering life on someone or something external, try being self-centered. This provides some level of stability in an unpredictable world.

"I am not suggesting that people should be selfish and 'exclusively concerned with oneself'", says Stephen Shapiro, innovation leader and author of Goal-Free Living - How to Have the Life You Want NOW. ( http://1clik2.com/GoalFreeLiving ). "Centering instead is what you base your life on - what you focus your attention on, be it children, career, spouse or even service to others. Those who focus on their own needs first tend to take better care of themselves, expanding their capacity to more effectively aid and lead others."

The book, Goal-Free Living is a significant departure from Shapiro's hard hitting corporate innovation techniques, and focuses more at an individualistic level. His somewhat unconventional approach to achieving happiness and success gives individuals the ability to break free from the unforeseen shackles that today's rules impose upon us. ( http://SteveShapiro.com )

"In an attempt to shed the self-centered label, I have seen the pendulum swing so far over that there has become a complete disregard for one's own self. A recent study uncovered that 53 percent of people say: 'I sometimes get the feeling that I am living my life in a way that satisfies others more than it satisfies me.' Living life based on the expectations of others leaves individuals demotivated and unproductive," says Shapiro.

To read more about Stephen Shapiro's unusual approach to creating a satisfying life experience, visit http://1clik2.com/BeingSelfCentered

About Stephen Shapiro:

Stephen Shapiro is one of the foremost authorities on innovation and collaboration, and has personally touched hundreds of thousands of lives in over 40 countries. While Stephen's insights apply to virtually any organization, big or small, he has contributed to shifting the innovation culture for such Fortune 500 organization as Staples, GE, BP, Johnson & Johnson, Fidelity Investments, Pearson Education, Nestle, and Bristol-Myers Squibb. As the founder and creator of a 20,000 person internal innovation practice within Accenture, and advisor to hundreds of organizations worldwide, Stephen possesses a rare and extensive arsenal of tools allowing him to arm any organization with the knowledge they need to shift their most threatening challenges.

Stephen can be reached at 617-379-1177 or online at http://SteveShapiro.com

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Contact:

Deborah Shapiro

24/7 Innovation

2001 Marina Drive Suite 807

Quincy, MA 02171

773-213-4485

media@personalitypokerbook.com

http://SteveShapiro.com

Family IQ has Launched a New Financing Option and Everyone is Qualified

Family IQ was founded in 2001 by Company President and CEO, Mark Hobbins, offering state-of-the-art family skill building tools to treatment programs and therapists who wanted to improve family relationships.

Eagan, MN, June 12, 2011 - Family IQ Has Launched A New Financing OptionFamily IQ products will be able to apply and qualify for financing under an agreement with a private lending/financing program Nilsson says.This will help so many people who could not invest $1495 to get started with this Top Tier Program. Now everyone can start a home business with $200 down and can start to get paid $600 - $1000 commissions on every sign up. I have never seen a top tier program offer such a huge advantage before Nilsson says. Family IQ was founded in 2001 by Company President and CEO, Mark Hobbins, offering state-of-the-art family skill building tools to treatment programs and therapists who wanted to improve family relationships. Helping families to deal with life experiences is very important in today’s society. And Everyone Is Qualified. Family IQ, announced at a system wide business meeting of Independent Business owners, everyone interested in becoming an Independent Business Owner or purchase any

Nilsson says, after intentionally staying on the fringe of the Home Business/Network Marketing Industry for a dozen years, it was obvious that My Family IQ had the perfect combination of product, leadership, training and appropriate market timing. It’s very rare to have all of these elements come together in one powerful structure all at the same time. Together we can make a huge and important difference in people’s lives.

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

Contact;

Chad Nilsson

WCN, Inc.

Eagan, MN

651-330-8032

Chad.nilsson@gmail.com

http://www.WhoIsChadNilsson.com