The AuraPortal software ensures MINTIC's operational growth thanks to the continuous process improvement, achieving optimization and agile adaption to government changes.
Boca Raton, Florida, April 12, 2013 – AURA (www.auraportal.com), a global provider of Business Process Management (BPM) software, has announced that MINTIC, the government agency leading implementation of the latest technologies in Colombia, uses AuraPortal(*) Business Process Management to automate its operations.
The AuraPortal Process Management Platform has recently been distinguished by the independent market analysis firm Ovum in its Decision Matrix 2011 report as the most advanced BPM in the market.
So far, the following strategic processes have been fully automated:
- ICT Register
- Postal Services
- Surveillance and Control
- Control and Authorization of Device Accessories
The latter follows the government's policy against the theft of cell phones, which has led to Colombia being considered a pioneer in Latin America in the fight against this type of crime.
In addition to these Processes, the Surveillance and Control process is also currently in the implementation phase and the Radio Broadcasting and Amateur Radio processes are in the Design phase.
The 100% web-based AuraPortal Business Process Management software allows citizens to manage all their transactions from anywhere, substantially improving the efficiency of the service and reducing the transaction costs of Ministry users.
ABOUT MINTIC
The Colombian Ministry of Information and Communications Technology (MINTIC) is the entity responsible for designing, adopting and promoting the policies, plans, programs and projects of the Information and Communications Technology industry. One of the Ministry's functions is to increase and facilitate the access to Information and Communications Technologies to all the country's inhabitants.
About Aura (http://www.auraportal.com):
AURA is a global BPM (Business Process Management) software 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.
AURA has a presence in 50 countries with more than 500 customers including, among others: Toyota, General Motors, Pemex (Petroleos Mexicanos), Carrefour, ArcelorMittal, PepsiCo, Coca-Cola, Scotiabank, Danone, Sodexo, Kimberly-Clark, Yamaha, Eletrobras, Royal KPN, Bristol-Myers Squibb, etc., as well as many Government Agencies and Departments in several countries.
AURA Headquarters are located in North America (Florida) 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
+1 781-569-5940
scott.rich@auraportal.com
http://www.auraportal.com
Cape Lux Travels is thrilled to introduce the fully escorted A FEAST FOR THE SENSES food tour to Vietnam and Cambodia with acclaimed author Kim Fay.
Los Angeles, CA, April 11, 2013 – Cape Lux Travels is thrilled to introduce the fully escorted A FEAST FOR THE SENSES food tour to Vietnam and Cambodia with acclaimed author Kim Fay. With a focus on the two countries’ greatest attractions—Vietnamese cuisine and the Cambodian temples—this unique tour will offer an authentic insider’s journey by combining Cape Lux Travels’ expertise with Fay’s experience living in, traveling around and writing about Vietnam and the surrounding region for the past eighteen years.
Vietnam boasts one of the world’s most original cuisines, which is characterized by a complex blend of textures and flavors. Fresh and healthy, it varies throughout the country’s northern, central and southern regions, revealing a diversity of culinary and cultural influences. With a maximum of just 14 guests, A FEAST FOR THE SENSES invites you to travel through these regions and meet some of the country’s most lauded French, Vietnamese and Cambodian chefs, who will not only share their secrets—they will also invite you into their kitchens to try your hand at iconic traditional dishes. Thoughtful guided food excursions to restaurants, markets and more will be balanced with free time for making discoveries of your own. Rounding out this trip will be a visit to Cambodia, including exclusive culinary outings and explorations of one of the greatest wonders of the world, the Angkor temples, which are featured in Fay’s novel, The Map of Lost Memories.
Taking place from September 27 to October 10, 2013, A FEAST FOR THE SENSES includes 13 nights in five-star accommodations; breakfast daily, 7 lunches and 13 dinners; 3 cooking classes; internal flights within Asia, air-conditioned transport, entrance fees and much more. Fay and Cape Lux Travels’ founder, Jean Wethmar, will accompany the journey at all times. Rates for this exclusive tour begin at $4,350 USD.
Tour Contact:
Jean Wethmar
Cape Lux Travels
jeanw@thecapeclub.com
+61 (0) 7 3814 5448
www.thecapeclub.com
About the Tour Leaders:
Jean Wethmar is the founder of Cape Lux Travels, specializing in customized, themed, fully escorted luxury tours throughout Asia. Cape Lux Travels works in partnership with Luxury Travel Co. Ltd., Vietnam’s first luxury tour operator and full-service travel agency.
Kim Fay is the author of Communion: A Culinary Journey Through Vietnam, winner of the World Gourmand Award for Best Asian Cuisine Book in the United States, and The Map of Lost Memories, a 2013 finalist for the Edgar Award for Best First Novel by an American Author. She is also the creator and series editor of the To Asia With Love guidebooks.
Contact:
Jean Wethmar
Cape Lux Travels
12/99 Brookwater Drive
Brookwater, Qld 4300
+61 (0) 7 3814 5448
jeanw@thecapeclub.com
http://www.thecapeclub.com
Miami Fitness Inc. launches a new online directory to promote variety and adventure in daily fitness routines.
Miami, FL, April 10, 2013 - Miami Fitness Inc today launched its second website promoting the multitude of genres and resources available in South Florida's thriving fitness industry. MiamiFitnessDirectory.com is the newly published sister site to MiamiFitnessTV.com. Both sites offer resources that benefit fitness professionals and enthusiasts alike. As New Year’s health resolutions fade to back of mind, Miami Fitness Inc seeks to promote ways of making health and fitness more entertaining and appealing both to fitness enthusiasts and to the general public.
The Miami Fitness Directory lists over 2000 South Florida health and fitness outlets offering a plethora of both traditional and new age workout and nutrition options. It promises to become the leading destination for information on where to find these resources in South Florida. For people who live in the Miami-Dade and Broward areas, people planning a visit or those making a more permanent move,MiamiFitnessDirectory.com offers all they need to find the workout genre of their choice. Visitors can also access listings for healthy food, nutrition and beauty related service providers.
By incorporating articles on popular workouts as well as new or relatively unknown fitness options, the site will offer its visitors information on a number of interesting ways to maintain a healthy lifestyle.
Trainers and facility owners are invited to take advantage of free lifetime listings on MiamiFitnessDirectory.com, and to submit articles and video on their areas of expertise. Visitors to the outlets listed are encouraged to rate and review their experiences.
Everyone is encouraged to look for new ways to 'spice up' their own workout routines. Women explore options like Pole Dance and Hula Hoop fitness. Someone with a bad knee might try Kangoo Jumps which offers the benefits of plyometric exercise with much less impact on the joints. More active people who love a challenge can try parkour classes. New options abound.
MiamiFitnessDirectory.com is closely tied to the Miami Fitness TV website which offers full length workouts, health tips, recipes and guidance for overall wellness.
Vice President of Miami Fitness Inc and Executive Producer of Miami Fitness TV Calibe Thompson offered, "Our aim is to magnify the Fitness Destination aspect of Miami living, even to our own South Florida residents. Whether they love to work out or think healthy living is a chore, we want to equip South Floridians with the tools they need to make the right decisions for their own health and well being. With all the options available, staying healthy NEVER has to be boring."
To learn more about great options for fitness in Miami visit www.MiamiFitnessDirectory.com.
About Miami Fitness Inc
Miami Fitness Inc owns and operates multi-media platforms promoting health and fitness to South Florida and the wider world. The company's first television product, Miami Fitness TV Workouts, was carried by the South Florida CW Network affiliate in early 2013. The company continues to develop video and online content to promote healthy living, and to find ways of making fitness more appealing to the masses.
Contact:
Calibe Thompson
Miami Fitness Inc
Miami, FL 33015
305-342-5314
power@miamifitness.com
http://www.MiamiFitnessDirectory.com
http://www.MiamiFitnessTV.com
Luxury Travel Ltd. (www.luxurytravelvietnam.com) Begins Joint Effort with Uruguay Tour Operator To Promote High End Vietnam Tourism Products In Brazil.
Hanoi, Vietnam, April 08, 2013 - Vietnam is a new holiday destination for Latin America holidaymakers. Now, Asia’s most innovative luxury travel and tour company brings Vietnam high-end tourism products closer to travel agents in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
Hanoi–based Luxury Travel Ltd. (www.luxurytravelvietnam.com) has announced joint efforts with a Uruguayan premium tour operator, Lameco Viajes, in order to promote luxury travel products at WTM Latin America (http://www.wtmlatinamerica.com/) in Sao Paulo, Brazil from 23 to 25 April 2013. Luxury Travel Ltd. and Lameco Viajes booth is located at stand M13.
World Travel Market Latin America, the leading global event for the Latin American travel industry, is a three day must-attend business-to-business (B2B) event which brings the world to Latin America and promotes Latin America to the world.
To be staged annually in the economic powerhouse of São Paulo, World Travel Market Latin America is the event where Latin American travel companies will negotiate and conclude major deals, highlighting the area’s importance in the global travel and tourism industry.
Vietnam has launched a new campaign to attract tourists from all over the world under the slogan of ‘Timeless charm.’ Tourists wish to experience Vietnam's defining characteristics: thrills, nature, heritage, festivals, pristine beauty, enjoyment, scenery and essence.
Vietnam now has world class hotels and resorts, beaches and cuisine, in addition to its natural beauty, rich history and traditional culture. Travelers from Latin America travelling to Vietnam are looking for a more authentic experience and seek to have a deeper understanding of the country’s culture, food, history and everyday life. The country receives 6.8 million international arrivals in 2012 and the number of travelers from Latin American increases annually last 3 years.
While India and Thailand are geared more toward mass market tourism, Vietnam is a destination that is attractive to a more selective class of travelers. Vietnam is becoming more and more recognized as a safe and favored destination for high end tourists from long haul destinations.
Latin America is in a strong financial position at the moment and Pham Ha, founder and CEO of Luxury Travel Ltd., stressed the importance of diversifying markets by participating in the Spanish and Portuguese speaking markets, which provide an ideal platform for the latest contemporary trends and the ability to communicate and establish business partnerships with experts and tourism companies.
“With our marketing efforts and commitments with our local representative and tour operator Lameco in Uruguay (http://www.lameco.com.uy/), we will attract more long haul travelers who wish to experience Vietnam in style and luxury. We are amongst the pionners in Latin America. We select our top ten once-in-a-life-time trips in Vietnam and Indochina, highlighting 4 and 5 star hotels to sell wholesale to travel agents across Latin America." said Pham Ha.
About Luxury Travel Ltd.
Vietnam’s first luxury tour operator/DMC (www.luxurytravelvietnam.com) based in Hanoi with offices throughout Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and Thailand, Luxury Travel is exceptional in designing tailor-made tours and providing unique travel experiences. Opened in 2004, the Luxury Travel Company Limited has its own offices, luxury vehicles, luxury travel advisors, and representative offices in California, London, Paris, Montevideo and Sydney. The company’s depth of experience and large infrastructure enable it to create unique itineraries with the operational confidence to fulfill client expectations. Luxury Travel Ltd won numerous travel awards for excellent performance, including the most recent Guide Award 2012. www.facebook.com/luxurytravelcompany
Contact:
Linh Doan
Luxury Travel Ltd
05 Nguyen Truong To Str.,
Ba Dinh Dist, Hanoi 84444
Vietnam
84439274120
marketing12@luxurytravelvietnam.com
http://www.LuxuryTravelVietnam.com
Resource Helps Parents & Students Better Understand the Breakdown of College Expenses and Make Informed Decisions
St. Louis, MO, April 06, 2013 – To empower parents and students during the college planning process, Varsity Tutors, a premier one-on-one academic tutoring and test prep provider, today released an infographic that highlights all the costs of pursuing higher education. Entitled, “The Real Cost of College,” the infographic breaks down the average estimated costs for enrollment, sources of financial aid and debt averages for full-time undergraduate students.
Student debt surpassed credit card debt in the United States for the first time in 2010. In 2012, the average college student left school owing $27,000 in student loans. These are just a few statistics that emphasize how important it is to understand all the expenses of college and identify potential funding opportunities while planning a student’s path to higher education.
“Now more than ever, it’s crucial that parents and students are aware of the total cost of a degree,” said Varsity Tutors founder and CEO Chuck Cohn. “As the cost of tuition continues to rise, students need to be vigilant about planning ahead and finding the best options for funding their education, not only to attend college in the first place, but also to graduate with an amount of debt they can manage.”
The infographic features key findings from the College Board Annual Survey of Colleges, including these telling statistics:
* The total annual expense of attending an in-state public four-year institution – tuition and fees, room and board, books and supplies, transportation and other expenses – averages $22,261; while an out-of-state four-year public institution averages $35,312 and a private non-profit college or university averages $43,289 each year.
* $237 billion in financial aid was given during the 2012-13 school year; the average student received $13,218 in financial aid.
* 67 percent of 2009 college graduates are in debt with student loans.
The infographic also highlights the different types of financial aid available to students, from grants and scholarships to loans and work study programs. To learn more about the costs of higher education, view the full infographic at http://www.varsitytutors.com/blog/the+true+cost+of+college+infographic.
In its continued effort to help students achieve academic excellence, Varsity Tutors recently launched a college scholarship program. The monthly merit-based scholarship, open to U.S. residents ages 16 and older, provides students with the opportunity to earn $1,000 toward their college tuition. The current submission period began on April 1st and will close on April 15th.
To learn more about the Varsity Tutors College Scholarship Contest and to view the official rules, visit http://www.varsitytutors.com/college-scholarship.
About Varsity Tutors;
Varsity Tutors is a premier private academic tutoring and test prep provider designed to help students at all levels of education achieve academic excellence. Varsity Tutors delivers in-home, personalized, one-on-one instruction in any subject from STEM to the humanities and customized preparation for all standardized exams, including ISEE, SSAT, SAT, ACT and graduate exams such as the GRE, LSAT, MCAT and GMAT. Students from elementary to graduate school are expertly matched with an exceptional tutor who is best able to address their unique needs and goals. To ensure satisfaction and safety, only the highest caliber tutors are selected to join Varsity Tutors following a rigorous screening process. Varsity Tutors currently serves 19 cities nationwide and offers a variety of tutoring packages. Students and their families interested in learning more about Varsity Tutors should visit www.varsitytutors.com.
Contact:
Lindsey Read
CSG PR
3225 East 2nd Avenue
Denver, CO 80206
937 408 9321
lread@csg-pr.com
http://www.csg-pr.com
Luxury Travel Ltd. has launched the two day tour "An Authentic Experience at the Mekong Lodge”
Hanoi, Vietnam, April 6, 2013 - This trip to Mekong will introduce travelers to an exciting experience, and a mix of natural, cultural and fun adventures, accentuated by exotic and off the beaten path places and Mekong lodge.
Luxury Travel Ltd. (www.luxurytravelvietnam.com) has served the luxury travel industry for many years, and their staff has acquired first-hand knowledge about the travel market. Their advisors have visited their recommended destinations, and have personally checked out the finest hotels, resorts, restaurants, unique experiential tours designed for discriminating travelers.
Travelers will stay in the most charming lodge and discover the complex maze of the Mekong Delta which is so unique and special, giving you an insight into life on the mighty river and its tributaries.
Cruising on the roof of a boat as the sun sets over distant coconut trees is truly remarkable experience and this authentic experience in the Mekong Delta is designed to let you discover life off the beaten path in Cai Be.
“This two day tour allows you to discover the exotic charm of Cai Be in Tien Giang Province. You will stay in the charming Mekong Lodge, taste the local cuisine, visit candy factories, see the daily life on the water, and talk with local people. You will have the option of walking, biking, cooking, boating to explore the floating market or doing nothing and simply enjoying a sunset cocktail on the banks of Mekong River. A 3 day tour program is available and also recommended. Please contact our luxury travel advisor for more details.” Said Tran Danh Nhan, Chief Branch of Luxury Travel Ltd. Saigon
The Mekong tour price starts from US$ 211 per person in a twin share and includes all transportation, boat trips, meals, entrance fees and the services of an English-speaking guide. The company offers 21 USD free voucher gift for any new booking with a mekonglux4lux secret code. This offer is valid until 30 September 2013.
About Luxury Travel Ltd.
Vietnam’s first luxury tour operator/DMC (www.luxurytravelvietnam.com) based in Hanoi with offices throughout Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and Thailand, Luxury Travel is exceptional in designing tailor-made tours and providing unique travel experiences. Opened in 2004, the Luxury Travel Company Limited has its own offices, luxury vehicles, luxury travel advisors, and representative offices in California, London, Paris, Montevideo and Sydney. The company’s depth of experience and large infrastructure enable it to create unique itineraries with the operational confidence to fulfill client expectations. Luxury Travel Ltd won numerous travel awards for excellent performance, including the most recent Guide Award 2012. www.facebook.com/luxurytravelcompany
Contact:
Linh Doan
Luxury Travel Ltd
05 Nguyen Truong To Str.,
Ba Dinh Dist, Hanoi 84444
Vietnam
84439274120
marketing12@luxurytravelvietnam.com
http://www.LuxuryTravelVietnam.com
Silk’n Users Have Opportunity To Submit Video Testimonial to Win a Free Silk’n Hair Removal Device. The Beauty Product Brand Offers Consumers a Worldwide Social Media Contest to Win a Hair Removal Device and be Featured on Nationwide Marketing Campaigns.
Los Angeles, CA, April 04, 2013 – Silk’n, the beauty product company specializing in innovative at-home technology, have announced today an offering for their online community to engage in an exclusive month-long open submission for video testimonials in an effort to create an interest of everyday consumers who want to use their home hair removal devices.
Participants enter through a variety of web portals including silknscoop.com, Silk’n SensEpil, Flash & Go’s Facebook page and the company’s Twitter, Pinterest, Tumblr and Google+ area networks.
The contest will run from March 25 through May 1 and five winners will be chosen during the life of the online contest.
Each video must be maximum 1 minute long and the video submissions must explain why they NEED a Silk’n hair removal solution. Participants should clearly indicate why they should be picked to participate. Selected videos may also be featured in nationwide marketing initiatives.
On May 3rd, submissions will be closed, reviewed and selected participants will be contacted directly on accounts of eligibility.
About Silk’n
Home Skinovations Ltd, The Global Leader in Professional Aesthetic Devices for Home Use, is a private company with a mission to develop, manufacture and sell the safest and most effective consumer devices. Our team of skilled scientists, engineers and business executives have a successful and lengthy record of introducing innovative light, laser and LED based products to the global aesthetic devices market. The Silk’n family of at home products has over 1 million treatments world-wide and has been featured on various TV and magazine features such as Oprah Magazine, Rachael Ray, The Doctors, Dr. Oz, Allure, Vogue, and more. Home Skinovations manufactures the Glide, Flash&Go and SensEpil at home permanent hair removal devices, FaceFX anti-aging treatment and Blue for acne. Silk’n has won recognition for Best Laser Hair Removal, Product of the Year – Hair Removal, and Product of the Year - Anti-Aging.
Contact:
Chip Schutzman
Miles High Productions
P.O. Box 93157
Hollywood, CA 90093
323-806-0400
chip@mileshighproductions.com
http://www.mileshighproductions.com/
New Offering Complements the School’s Solar Energy Training, Wind Turbine Training and Other Renewable Energy Programs
Denver, Colorado, April 03, 2013 – Ecotech Institute, the only college entirely focused on renewable energy training, has expanded its program offerings and is now taking applications for its Facility Management Technology degree program. It’s the newest of the eight different programs focused on training students for jobs in sustainability. This associate’s degree program will prepare students for careers in the field of facility management, focusing on the operation, maintenance, analysis, auditing and cost of energy management systems. Students will receive instruction that is designed to prepare them to analyze, operate, and maintain mechanical and electrical systems.
According to Ecotech’s Clean Jobs Index, in February there were almost 20,000 jobs posted in the U.S. related to facilities management. To see applicable positions in each state, visit www.ecotechinstitute.com/cleanjobsindex. A sample of possible facilities management jobs that graduates of this program could be qualified for include: Energy Manager, Facilities Manager, Maintenance Supervisor, Grounds and Plant Manager and many more.
Ecotech Institute’s Facility Management Technology program was developed in coordination with the International Facilities Management Association (IFMA), the world’s largest and most widely recognized association for professional facility managers. IFMA’s more than 19,000 members manage more than 37 billion square feet of property worldwide.
“Facility managers play a critical role in understanding and changing the sustainable nature of our buildings,” says Michael Seifert, president of Ecotech Institute. “Our graduates will be able to marry the operations of facilities management with the fundamentals of sustainability, making them unique and forward-thinking employees.”
Upon successful completion of this program, graduates should be able to:
* Operate facility systems in a reliable manner
* Manage a facility system budget
* Make data-based analysis of energy utilization patterns for commercial buildings
* Recognize and correct inefficient building energy system interactions
* Use appropriate software to obtain information necessary to maintain and optimize building operations
* Recommend facility improvement plans
* Apply safety principles to facility management
* Prepare and present technical and project reports
* Communicate facility issues effectively at all levels.
Ecotech Institute, based in Aurora, Colorado, now has more than 520 students who came to Ecotech from across the country for hands-on training in the growing field of sustainability. In addition to Facility Management Technology, Ecotech currently offers the following degree programs:
* Solar Energy Technology, Associate of Applied Science
* Wind Energy Technology, Associate of Applied Science
* Renewable Energy Technology, Associate of Applied Science
* Energy Efficiency Program, Associate of Applied Science
* Electrical Energy Technology, Associate of Applied Science
* Power Utility Technician, Associate of Applied Science
* Business Administration – Sustainability, Associate of Applied Science
About Ecotech Institute:
Ecotech Institute is the first and only college entirely focused on preparing America’s workforce for careers in renewable energy and sustainability and is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges. Launched in April 2010 in Denver, Colorado, it offers six highly practical renewable energy degree programs that provide graduates with skills valued by today’s alternative renewable energy employers. Classes start once per quarter and applications are always accepted. Financial assistance is available to those who qualify. Ecotech Institute is a division of Education Corporation of America. For more information about Ecotech Institute, visit ecotechinstitute.com or call 877-326-5576.
Contact:
Jenny Foust
Communications Strategy Group
3225 East 2nd Avenue
Denver, CO 80206
303-433-7020
jfoust@csg-pr.com
http://www.csg-pr.com
Very Important Relationships, Inc. (VIR), one of the nation’s premier builders of Internet CashBack Rewards Shopping Malls, today announced the launch of its new “merchant funded” customer loyalty solutions division.
Reno, NV, April 03, 2013 - Very Important Relationships, Inc. (VIR), http://myvir.com , one of the nation’s premier builders of Internet CashBack Rewards Shopping Malls, today announced the launch of its new “merchant funded” customer loyalty solutions division. This array of services includes VIR’s newest generation of CashBack Shopping Rewards Malls.
"VIR's merchant funded customer loyalty program is one of the most effective customer loyalty rewards program available”, says Jody Tallal, CEO of VIR. “It is also one of the most costs efficient in the industry.”
What is a merchant funded customer loyalty program? Normally, a customer loyalty program is funded from profits earned when a customer purchases product or service from the sponsoring company. A portion of those profits are then allocated to a customer’s account as an award to attract them to become a more loyal customer. For example, American Airlines, awards Advantage miles based on mileage flown which can then be redeemed for free travel once they accumulates to a certain award level. These miles when redeemed take inventory away from American Airlines that it could have sold and instead consumes it to provide the award. Thus American Airlines pays for its own award from profits previously earned from the loyal customers past purchases.
“VIR’s merchant funded loyalty reward program is unique in that it is actually funded by third party merchants, not the sponsoring company offering the customer loyalty reward.” states Tallal. “VIR accomplishes this through the use of the affiliate marketing industry and VIR’s innovative technology.”
The way VIR’s Customer Loyalty Rewards program works is that a client who wishes to offer a Customer Loyalty Rewards mall to its customers, receives its own branded version of one of VIR’s newest generation CashBack malls. However, instead of sending a customer a check for their CashBack earned, these funds can be converted into a currency that must be spent back with the sponsoring client. The currency might be points in an existing customer loyalty rewards program offered by the client, or money placed on account to be used to pay for the client’s products or services. In the case of a services company which bills monthly for its services, it can also be used towards the customer’s monthly bill to reduce its cost to them.
“Since VIR is a technology company that develops CashBack mall technology, it focus has remains intently on enhancing its technology, says Tallal. “This has resulted in VIR now offering a platform that is unrivaled in the industry.”
VIR’s system has been designed to be completely frictionless. Its new 3rd generation CashBack malls (“v3”) have also been designed to greatly increase customer interaction, which results in increased use and retention. The new v3 platform is achieving Bounce Rates of less than 10%, which is unequalled in the industry.
VIR’s technology allows it to create very sophisticated custom applications that can meet the most demanding client’s needs. Its system architecture allows for a rapid development cycle and full deployment of a customized and integrated platform within a few days to a few weeks, instead of several months to a year.
Contact:
Jody Tallal
Very Important Relationships, Inc.
2533 N Carson Street, Suite 1V
Casrson City, NV 89706
(972) 726-9595
jody@myvir.com
http://myvir.com
Singer-Songwriter Promotes New Radio Single on The Heels of New Video Release
Los Angeles, CA, April 02, 2013 - Independent singer/songwriter Alisa Boniello has just released her latest single, “Can’t Love Me” on Tuesday, April 2, 2013. After a well-received debut of her infectious EP and single, “Lovestruck” in May, Alisa is back with an explosive pop song.
SHARE AND EMBED “CAN’T LOVE ME” HERE
“Can’t Love Me” is now available as a world wide digital release on all major retail digital platforms such as iTunes and Amazon.
The song was written by Alisa and Ron Haney who also produced, engineered and mixed the track. It was mastered by Tom Ruff and executively produced by Ramon Hervey II.
Originally teaming up with Grammy Award-winning producer Barry Eastmond (Whitney Houston, Britney Spears) on her debut EP, Boniello continues to work alongside noted songwriters such as producer/arranger/musician Ron Haney (Alicia Keys, Drake) for her latest release. The song chronicles a relationship that goes south after a woman discovers her man has cheated on her and can’t offer unrequited love. The retro-soul-tinged single is both catchy and emotional and has a hook beat that immediately draws the listener to the melody of the song.
Alisa and Haney have been working on new material over the past six months. “Can’t Love Me”, is one of four new songs they co-wrote together.
The contemporary pop/soul songstress aims to infuse her talent as a soprano vocalist and a skilled pianist whilst being inspired to write about the by the trials and tribulations of love and relationships as this is showcased in her latest single.
The native New Yorker has been busy writing and recording several songs for a potential EP release tentatively set for late 2013.
Fans can also view the brand new video for “Can’t Love Me” at Alisa’s YouTube channel.
Alisa Boniello links: Website - Facebook - Twitter - YouTube
Contact:
Chip Schutzman
Miles High Productions
P.O. Box 93157
Hollywood, CA 90093
323-806-0400
chip@mileshighproductions.com
http://www.mileshighproductions.com/
Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Education was a priority President Obama shared in his inaugural address. For the first time, a STEM-specific kids illustrated book series is being released by best-selling authors Ponn, JuJu, GiGi and JoJo Sabra.
Los Angeles, CA, March 29, 2013 - Best-selling authors and bloggers Ponn, JuJu (12), GiGi (11) and JoJo (9) Sabra announce the new release of: ‘What Is STEM?’ book one of the Emmy and Ott - The STEMBots kids book series. To be released on March 30, 2013, the book aims to “Make Science, Technology, Engineering and Math Fun and Easy for kids aged 4 to 12 years.”
In the attempt to make STEM subjects more practical, approachable, easy-to-understand and fun, best-selling authors and self-proclaimed STEMologists, Ponn, JuJu (12), GiGi (11) and JoJo (9) Sabra, created early-reader level books that will help build kids’ language and STEM-literacy skills at the same time.
Introducing Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) To Early Readers
‘What Is STEM?’ is a 30-page colorful kids illustrated book, written in fun and easy rhymes, taught by robot characters Emmy and Ott - the world’s first STEM robots, also known as STEMBots. The book uses rhymes to help children memorize concepts for a fun and playful way to learn and includes a 4-page Glossary of Terms.
‘What is STEM?’ is available through Amazon.com. During the official launch from March 30- April 3, 2013, the book will be available FREE in digital format for Kindle readers. After April 3, the book will be $2.99.
Download ‘What is STEM’ at http://emmyandott.com/book1
“Parents can see the practicality of how, where, and when to infuse STEM into their kid’s daily lives, which can have a profound ability to spark the interest of their kids in these subjects. It’s unfortunate that these subjects are typically known as ‘difficult, boy-only, analytical, unapproachable’ classes. Our goal is to share our colorful and adorable STEMBot characters to excite parents, and demonstrate to kids that Science, Engineering, Technology and Math CAN be fun and easy”, says Ponn Sabra.
Kids need a way to make Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math interesting to them, for their future careers. Right now, one-third of fourth graders have lost an interest in Science, and about 50 percent of eighth graders are not interested in Science or find it unimportant to their education and future.
Despite spending the second most on education, the United States doesn’t rank well compared to the rest of the world. American students rank 28th in Math literary, 24th in Science literacy, and 20th for degrees in Natural Science and Engineering. It is predicted that by 2020, 58 percent of the workforce will be STEM-related jobs. The U.S. is not creating enough STEM-graduates to meet this demand. To stay competitive, our country needs need to build more interest in these subjects and is why President Obama prioritized STEM education in his 2013 inaugural address. In short, we need more STEMologists.
A STEMologist, according to the Sabra’s, is “an expert or someone studying how to make STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) fun and practical for all”. The Sabra’s emphasize its value for girls, women and minorities, the under-represented groups in STEM fields.
Free Bonus Gifts For Kids
To further interest kids in these subjects, the Sabra’s offer free bonus gifts with the purchase of the “What is STEM?” book, such as:
An audio recording of the “What is STEM?” book,
Coloring pages of Emmy and Ott throughout the book, and
The opportunity for other kids to participate in weekly contests and challenges to build future STEMologists.
The Sabra Sisters are homeschooled by their mom, Ponn Sabra, a biologist and public health administrator who left her career to raise a family. She blends STEM into all the girl’s daily activities and explorations. JuJu, GiGi and JoJo Sabra have become award-winning inventors, professional bloggers, information product developers, website designers, coders, and best-selling Kindle authors while still tweens.
The Sabras hope to hear from other kids and parents who have also found creative ways to teach STEM at home.
References: http://dpeaflcio.org/wp-content/uploads/The-STEM-workforce-2012.pdf ; http://stemologist.com/s3
Contact:
Ponn Sabra
Emmy and Ott - The STEMBots
Los Angeles, CA
203-599-0305
learning@emmyandott.com
http://emmyandott.com/
In relation and in reply to the recent investor warning posted on Izard Quin we would like to re-assure clients as to the following;
Geneva, Switzerland, March 27, 2013 - Contrary to the published warning, we wish to state categorically that all prospects are solicited and that we retain the services of an independent marketing company at some expense for exactly this purpose.
However, we do acknowledge that one single prospect located in Ireland was inadvertently contacted. This resulted in an enquiry being made to the relevant authorities in Ireland who posted a warning which has now been copied by other agencies. To that end have we have launched an urgent internal review to ensure this error does not happen again.
As a matter of fact no business has taken place in Ireland by Izard Quin whatsoever and furthermore the company does not have a single client in Ireland as we acknowledge that our licensing does not allow for marketing our services within this jurisdiction.
Jurisdictional cross border tax arrangements are complex and Izard Quin has no desire to contravene these and furthermore have no plans to market its services into jurisdictions where such marketing is not permitted.
Contact:
V.Montant
Izard Quin Division Holding Ltd
World Trade Center II,
29 Route de Pre-Bois,
CH-1215, Geneva, Switzerland
+41 (0)22 518 1635
info@izardquin.com
http://www.izardquin.com/
Famed new British handbag collection expands in to American Ecommerce
New York, NY, March 27, 2013 - Today the US opens their arms to welcome a new leader to the luxury leather goods scene as young British brand, Zatchels, launches their highly anticipated American Ecommerce website. Born in the heart of England in 2011, Zatchels introduced a well-edited assortment of fine leather handbags and accessories in a remarkably broad range of sizes, colors, prints and price points. The young brand quickly rose to gain the respect of industry leaders and customers alike, as their luxe offering, manufactured exclusively in the UK, was not only wildly unique in style, but also inarguably unmatched in both quality and price.
The Premier Zatchels collection spans four handbag shapes in ten sizes and an endless array of decorative styles. Ranging from vibrantly colored leathers, cracked metallics and embossed skins to one-of-a-kind florals, cheeky polka dots and edgy animal prints, the assortment genuinely has something to match every personality and compliment any age. Customers can personalize their items with stamped monograms, optional top handles and matching iPad cases, just a handful of the details that have made the brand distinctive to the market place. These elements, combined with years of knowledge and experience in the leather industry and the incredibly high standards demanded by traditional British manufacturing, have created the foundation for such a distinguishing range of product and its unrivaled presence.
With a Sanrio collaboration under their belt, the recent appointment of new creative director Gemma Shephard solidifying their mark on the fashion world and a bevy of exciting projects underway including the development of brick & mortar shops, it is no wonder that the constantly evolving company has already been named one-to-watch. And so it is with great pleasure and incredible enthusiasm that we announce today’s launch of Zatchels.com/USA.
About Zatchels:
Hailing from the UK, Zatchels is a young fashion brand that has been created, developed and driven by Dean Clarke and Brian Brady, the owners of a small manufacturing business in the center of Leicester, England. With deep roots and a long history in the leather goods industry, founders Dean and Brian have expanded in to an exciting new direction with a collection of handbags and accessories that are sure to make their mark.
Contact;
Malorie Kaye
Cameo PR
167 Madison Avenue Suite 205
Suite 205
New York, NY 10016
646-360-3488
inquiries@cameopr.com
http://www.cameopr.com
Empire Rockefeller Vodka and F. Rockefeller and Sons Champagne - 2004, had special supporting roles in the recent filming of the new 98 Degrees video “Microphone” as the Ultra premium vodka and Vintage champagne were used as props in a bottle service scene.
New York, NY, March 25, 2013 - The video of the boy band featuring Nick Lachey, Drew Lachey, Justin Jeffre and Jeff Timmons was recently filmed at the famed Beecher's Madhouse Theater at the Roosevelt Hotel in Hollywood, California and is due out later this year. The band’s new album “2.0” - their first with new material in 13 years – is due out May 7.
Empire Rockefeller Vodka, part of the Vintage Rockefeller Wine & Spirits Group, came to market in 2012 and has quickly earned respect for its unique smooth taste. It is the only vodka in the world that is distilled six times in a copper cognac kettle in the Cognac region of France. The winter wheat used for Empire Rockefeller Vodka is done organically in France in the dedication of being as natural as possible. The water used in its production comes from pristine French springs, filtered through Champagne limestone. Empire Rockefeller starts off with what can be described as a very mild sweet start. This taste greets and lingers for a few seconds and gives way to a full-bodied middle followed by an extraordinary smooth, subtle finish.
F. Rockefeller and Sons Champagne is a vintage 2004 champagne that features a delicate stream of bubbles, a golden straw color and > honey-mingled aromas with notes of hazelnut and subtle notes of almond paste and vanilla. It has been described as fresh, well-rounded and astonishingly persistent.
Vintage Rockefeller Wine & Spirits produces a portfolio of high quality vodka, champagne, cognac and soon wines - all produced in France. It is currently distributed in the United States in New York, Florida, Nevada and Pennsylvania with more states being rolled out later this year. For more information, go to www.VintageRockefeller.com (http://www.VintageRockefeller.com) or like them on Facebook or follow them on Twitter at @RockefellerUSA
Contact:
Randy Walker
New Chapter Media
1175 York Ave
Suite #3s
New York, NY 10065
917 770 0843
Rwalker@NewChapterMedia.com
http://www.newchaptermedia.com
The AuraPortal Process Management Platform has recently been distinguished by the independent market analysis firm Ovum in its Decision Matrix 2011 report as the most advanced BPM in the market.
