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BUILD's Youth Entrepreneurship Program is the recipient of a 2011 LiveOps Foundation grant.

LiveOps has been recognized as a 2011 Customer Interaction Solutions Magazine Top 50 Outbound Teleservices Agency.

The LiveOps Contact Center Cloud Platform has received a 2010 Product of the Year Award from Technology Marketing Corporation's (TMC®) Customer Interaction Solutions magazine, the leading publication covering CRM, call centers and teleservices since 1982.

At the 2010 ERA D2C Convention, LiveOps showcases showcases 3DR, its unique solution for direct response which leverages the company's award-winning LiveOps Contact Center Cloud, its community of 20,000 independent at-home agents, and a strategic, consultative approach honed over ten years and thousands of successful campaigns.

John Antezana, LiveOps Account Management, has been elected by the Electronic Retailing Association’s U.S. Hispanic Council to act as the official Chairman of the council.

Technology Marketing Corporation (TMC) has named LiveOps On-Demand Contact Center Platform a recipient of a 2010 IP Contact Center Technology Pioneer Award from its magazine, Customer Interaction Solutions.

Niall Browne, Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) of LiveOps, Dave Cullinane, CSO and VP of eBay, Ed Bellis, CISO of Orbitz, and Qualys CEO Philippe Courtot on the "Securing the Cloud" panel at the Gartner Security and Risk Management Summit.

In a survey of its independent agent community, 66% of respondents cited work flexibility as the number one reason they have chosen to contract with LiveOps.

LiveOps is proud to be a Gold sponsor at the salesforce.com Dreamforce Global Gathering 2009 event. At Dreamforce, the company’s technology will be featured in two breakout sessions demonstrating how cloud computing can be leveraged in the contact center. Joining LiveOps will be a number of customers who will share their experiences of using both LiveOps and salesforce.com's Service Cloud in their own business operations.

The Greater Quad Cities Hispanic Chamber of Commerce chooses Terrostar as the recipient of their Hispanic Small Business of the Year for 2011.

Bettendorf, Iowa (PRWEB) February 04, 2012

On Friday January 27th, 2012, the Greater Quad Cities Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (GQCHCC) held its Annual Banquet Meeting to recognize area companies – both Hispanic-owned and not – that have exhibited extraordinary commitment to their staff, their clients and to the Quad Cities community as a whole. Terrostar was honored with the “2011 Hispanic Small Business of the Year” award.

In 2011, Terrostar’s business grew 35%. The organization donated over $35,000 in services to area non-profits and hired two additional employees. President and CEO, Thomas Terronez, states that he is both honored and proud of the fact that his company has come so far since its inception in 1999. “This is a huge accomplishment - one that wouldn’t have been possible without the help of my talented staff and our amazing client base,” he added.

The Greater Quad Cities Hispanic Chamber of Commerce was founded in October 2008. The GQCHCC strives to connect businesses both Latino and Non-Latino with Quad City citizens, and welcomes companies of any size or race. They service the Quad Cities and surrounding communities, including: Sterling, Rock Falls, Muscatine and West Liberty. For additional information about the GQCHCC, please visit their website at http://www.gqchcc.com/.

Terrostar provides a full suite of Internet Marketing Solutions including Web Design, Search Engine Optimization (SEO), eCommerce, and Mobile App Development (iOS or Android) from their office in Bettendorf, Iowa Quad Cities. For additional information about Terrostar, please visit their website at http://www.terrostar.com
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In celebration of its new West Olympia Branch, O Bee Credit Union is giving away several prizes including a Disneyland Vacation, a Hartley Jewelers Diamond Pendant and Apple iPads.

Tumwater, WA (PRWEB) February 04, 2012

O Bee Credit Union is celebrating the grand opening of its West Olympia Branch February 1st through February 25th. The celebration kicks off with a drawing in which participants can win fabulous prizes; A family vacation for four to Disneyland (CA) and a half carat diamond pendant from Hartley Jewelers – just to mention a few. Every Friday in February, one lucky contestant will even take home an Apple iPad. See official rules at http://www.obee.com.

There are three different ways to enter (one entry per household). Visit the new O Bee Credit Union branch February 1st through the 25th, pick up an entry form at Hartley Jewelers, or listen to Mixx 96.1 FM February 1st through the 24th. Each morning at 7:40 am, Ann and RP from Mixx 96.1’s “Good Morning Mixx” play Tribond with listeners. If you are the correct number caller to 360-943-9696 and have the right answer to the TriBond question (“What do these three things have in common?”), you win a pair of Cinemark Century movie passes and are entered in the drawing for a weekly iPad giveaway. You will also be entered in the drawing for the O Bee Disneyland family vacation and the Hartley Jewelers diamond pendant. Mixx 96.1 will announce the iPad winners every Friday between 8 – 9 am. The winners of the Disneyland family vacation and the diamond pendant will be announced at the official grand opening ceremony of the O Bee West Olympia branch on Saturday, February 25th, at 1 pm.

O Bee’s West Olympia branch is located at 400 Cooper Pt. Rd., Olympia, WA 98502 and is open six days a week. Office hours are: Monday and Friday, 9 am – 6 pm; Tuesday and Thursday, 9 am – 5:30 pm; Wednesday 10 am – 5:30 pm; Saturday, 10 am – 1:30 pm. Drive-through hours are: Monday through Friday, 9 am to 6 pm; Saturday, 8:30 am – 1:30 pm.

O Bee Credit Union (The Olympia Brewing Co. Employees and Families Credit Union) was started February 15, 1955, by Ted McGill, who worked in the bottle house of the brewery. This full service non-profit credit union, owned by its members, has four branches located in Lacey, Tumwater, Tenino, and West Olympia. Membership is open to all Washington residents. Visit http://www.obee.com for more information about O Bee Credit Union.

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The South Atlanta Local Chapter of National Association of Professional Women kicked off 2012 with a lunch meeting at Monarch Towers and networking among the diverse group of accomplished women.

Garden City, NY (PRWEB) February 04, 2012

The NAPW South Atlanta Chapter held their 2012 kick-off networking meeting at Monarch Tower in Buckhead on Friday, January 20th, 2012. Nancy Delgadillo, President of the NAPW’s South Atlanta Chapter hosted the meeting by welcoming everyone with lunch, compliments of the NAPW, briefly speaking about the North and South Atlanta chapters collaborating as a team, and discussed the plan for 2012.

Over thirty chapter members and guests were in attendance including women in various leadership positions and professions ranging from healthcare to hospitality to communications. Many of the attendees were proud entrepreneurs and/or professionals and executives at large companies such as UPS, The Coca Cola Company, Turner Broadcasting, just to name a few.

“We are excited to have an exceptionally diverse group of women,” said Nancy, “allowing for networking opportunities outside of our industries to build new relationships, share ideas and connections with other successful women across Atlanta, and most of all to empower each other.”

The NAPW South Atlanta Chapter meets on a monthly basis, as well as quarterly in conjunction with the North Atlanta Chapter. The group has created Twitter, Facebook and Blog pages in an effort to increase communication and the sharing of knowledge and ideas to propel each other to become remarkable businesswomen and leaders in all areas of their lives.

New chapter members in attendance were:

Dr. Jamila G. Williams B.S., M.A., Ed.D., Travel Professional and Owner at JGS Travel who happened to be visiting from Phoenix, AZ. Dr. Williams was hosting a Financial Empowerment Workshop with guests who became interested in joining the NAPW following the meeting; Elise Marinos, Owner of Drab to Fab Organizing had everyone in the room excited about becoming organized and was so kind as to bring complementary discount vouchers; Ms. Cassandra R. Johnson M.B.A., CPC, ELI-MP, Co-Founder/CEO, Speaker, Author, Coach, Consultant at Destined to be Great, also joined the group the night prior at the North Atlanta Chapter meeting; Mrs. Julianna Madsen, President at Total Care Billing Solutions, LLC; Yvette Muhammad, B.S., Wellness Coach, Conscientious Counsel; Amy Carri, Talent Acquisition Supervisor at UPS; and Ms. Rosemary Jean-Louis, Web Content Editor/Curator at Georgia Public Broadcasting.

The South Atlanta Chapter will host its next meeting on Thursday, February, 23rd. Meetings will be posted on the chapter page of the NAPW site for future reference.
The National Association of Professional Women (NAPW) is the largest and most recognized network of female professionals. NAPW provides a forum where women can interact, exchange ideas, educate, network, and empower. NAPW Local Chapters allow members to maximize their experience through meetings, networking opportunities, and professional events.

For additional information regarding the NAPW South Atlanta Local Chapter and/or NAPW please visit http://www.napw.com.

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National Association of Professional Women Buffalo Local Chapter held a networking meeting this January and discussed the invitation of guest speakers from among area experts in business, finance, and education.

Garden City, NY (PRWEB) February 04, 2012

The Buffalo Local Chapter of NAPW held a professional networking meeting at Wellness Connection Conference Room in Snyder Square in Amherst, New York at 6pm on January 17th, 2012.

Maria Tarnev-Wydro, President, opened the meeting by welcoming everyone and mentioning some of the benefits of membership in NAPW including local networking, regional and national exposure and support, website, perks, and discounts on the website. The chapter discussed ideas on how to get the word out about future meetings and how to grow the Buffalo Local Chapter.

Everyone in attendance was formally introduced and each attendee was given three to five minutes to explain their business and how they may benefit other members. Members in attendance included Nicki Land, Joanne Klenk, Merry Constantino, Marcia Nachreiner, a guest, and
Maria Tarnev-Wydro, Chapter President.

The group discussed ways to increase participation at the local meetings and membership. Several suggestions were brought up such as calling members on the phone to invite them, placing a free listing in the local community newspaper, and inviting interesting speakers to draw attendance. The chapter discussed possible future speakers from local business organizations such as the Small Business Administration, local investor groups like Buffalo Angel Group, University at Buffalo educators, local TV personalities, and more, to pique interest and draw more women to the meetings.

“Guest speakers will certainly make for interesting and educational meetings,” said Maria.

A presentation was given by Merry Constantino of Product Logic. Her company takes any product from idea to market, including designing a prototype, patenting, licensing, and marketing. She has designed toys, kitchen gadgets, sports and kids games, dental appliances, furniture, and more. She is also proficient in suggesting and improving upon existing product designs, ways to make products lighter, stronger, easier to use, and making products more marketable.

A presentation was given by Nikki Land about the importance of proper lighting in your home. She is an architect and specializes in interior lighting. She also has another business which is using a third party supplier for electricity and gas utilities. She is able to lower utility bills by using third party suppliers instead of the usual utility companies. “Everything remains the same except that you pay your bill to a different company,” she explained.

The chapter instituted a monthly presentation “sign-up sheet” to keep track of future presenters for each meeting. Members have signed up for future meetings and presentations for the upcoming months.

The next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, February 28th at 6pm. The meeting location will be in the Wellness Connection Conference Room, Harlem and Main, in Amherst, NY. “Bring a laptop as we will be having a “hands on” demonstration and training about the NAPW website,” reminded Maria.

The National Association of Professional Women (NAPW) is the largest and most recognized network of female professionals. NAPW provides a forum where women can interact, exchange ideas, educate, network, and empower. NAPW Local Chapters allow members to maximize their experience through meetings, networking opportunities, and professional events.

For additional information regarding the NAPW Buffalo Local Chapter and/or [NAPW please visit http://www.napw.com.

Follow NAPW on Facebook and Twitter.

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In order to improve the blood supply to an affected area in the prostate gland, the capillaries, i.e. small blood vessels, react by expanding spontaneously and thus turn into an additional tissue increasing pressure in the prostate and provoking its growth, states Fine Treatment. Dr. Allen’s device, by improving the blood flow in the prostate, terminates its enlargement.

London, UK (PRWEB) February 04, 2012

The factor that leads to prostate enlargement is the lowering of the temperature locally in an affected area of the prostate, reveals Fine Treatment. This temperature imbalance starts from the swelling of the prostate tissue that can be initially triggered by a wide range of factors such as cold, flu, infection or stagnation of its own secretion.

It is obvious that the swelling of the prostate tissue leads to the interruption of the normal blood flow, particularly at the capillary level. If there isn’t enough blood in the area, the nutrients exchange suffers there and also the temperature drops. In order to improve the blood supply, the capillaries react by expanding spontaneously. In essence, these extra capillaries become an additional tissue that creates an internal pressure slowly increasing the size of the prostate. As such, Fine Treatment highlights, this process is the cause of the prostate enlargement disease.

The new Thermobalancing Therapy designed by Dr Simon Allen addresses this issue of temperature imbalance inside the prostate and can thus terminate prostate enlargement.

Dr Allen’s medical research is a breakthrough in the thinking about the cause of BPH. For instance, according to the University Of Maryland School Of Medicine, the causes of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) are not fully understood. Some researchers suggest hormonal changes, other focuses on cells in a certain section of the gland that may become active late in life, signalling other prostate cells to replicate or causing them to be sensitive to growth-stimulating hormones. Furthermore, no definite information on risk factors exists. So the absence of an effective treatment for BPH up until now has to be attributed to the lack of understanding of the prostate enlargement cause.

Dr. Simon Allen has developed the Origin of Diseases which explains that the cause of chronic internal diseases originates at the capillary level. His theory has enabled the development of the new Thermobalancing Therapy that tackles the cause of BPH and is thus extremely effective. Read more at http://www.finetreatment.co.uk/natural-alternative/prostate-treatment.html.

“The improvement of the blood flow in the affected prostate tissue is the fundamental feature of the BPH treatment which cannot be achieved with medication and, certainly, not with surgery,” says Dr. Simon Allen. “Dr. Allen’s therapeutic device is the only BPH treatment that tackles the cause of prostate enlargement terminating the prostate growth.”

Dr. Allen’s Device for Prostate Care is specially designed for the treatment of BPH. It enables the Thermobalancing Therapy to work all the time while the device is worn. The video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V5xidswhxJM shows medical documents describing how this alternative therapy has reversed BPH.

About Dr. Simon Allen and Fine Treatment:

Dr. Simon Allen is a highly experienced medical professional. He qualified as a medical doctor 40 years ago subsequently heading a hospital. Reaching over 85 countries globally, Fine Treatment offers devices for prostate treatment, for kidney care dissolving kidney stones, for the relief of back pain, including Sciatica, and for the post-heart attack heart care.

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Principal Julie Hancock of Marvin B. Smith Elementary started reading Jon Gordon’s books over the summer, but she had no idea her staff would meet with the best-selling author of The Energy Bus on Saturday.

RALEIGH, N.C (PRWEB) February 04, 2012

Principal Julie Hancock of Marvin B. Smith Elementary started reading Jon Gordon’s books over the summer, but she had no idea her staff would meet with the best-selling author of The Energy Bus on Saturday.

After speaking to more than 2,000 at the Raleigh Convention Center, Gordon, the keynote speaker at National Agents Alliance’s “Be Your Own Rock Star” Version 2.0 National Convention, graciously met with a group of 30 teachers and administrators from Smith, signed copies of his books and posed for a group picture.

Hancock, who was named Smith’s principal this summer after serving as assistant principal for the two previous years, presented copies of The Energy Bus to her staff of more than 50 prior to the start of the school year. She never imagined she would meet and talk with Gordon after using his book to motivate her staff.

“I had some teachers that made a difference in my life,” Gordon told the group from Smith. “Now, wherever I go, I take that with me on my journey.”

Gordon, who has inspired thousands and is working with the Boston Celtics this NBA season, encouraged the Smith group to keep changing the lives of young people for the better.

“Jon told us we were making a difference,” Hancock said. “He talked about how teachers had made a difference in his life and how he remembers them still. Those words meant a lot. He’s made a huge impact on the culture at Smith Elementary. I’ve been able to share it with other leaders to make a difference in other schools too.”

National Agents Alliance president and CEO Andy Albright and his wife Jane invited Hancock to bring her staff to hear and meet Gordon, who has shared his principles with numerous NFL, NBA, college coaches and teams, Fortune 500 companies, school districts, nonprofits and hospitals. It was Jane Albright who shared the book with Hancock over the summer, knowing she was a school administrator, and that she would be leading teachers for the next 180 days during the school year.

“We owe the meeting to the Albrights,” Hancock said. “We, as a school, could never have had this opportunity without them. When they extended a free invitation, there was no hesitation of whether or not we would accept. I know it rejuvenated the staff to hear Jon Gordon, shake his hand, and see face-to-face him living out his book and the principles he writes about. I know it fueled us to complete the current school year as one of our best."

In the teachers’ lounge at Smith, a bulletin board hangs on the wall with a stack of “bus tickets” inviting those on Hancock’s “Energy Bus” to share their personal stories of how Gordon’s 10 rules to fuel your life, work and team with positive energy has changed their outlook. Hancock gave her staff the theme “Get on the Bus” at the beginning of the year and she said it has made a positive impact. Some Smith teachers have even used the book as a teaching tool with students. Some classes have “Energy Bus” bulletin boards where students can share their personal goals for the school year.

At weekly staff meetings, Hancock pulls out one of the 10 rules of the “Energy Bus” for her staff to focus on.

“It has really impacted all of us in a positive way and I think they have used it in their lives to be better people,” Hancock said. “He doesn’t realize just how many lives he has touched through his books.”

The Albrights said it felt good to be able to reward local educators for their efforts in the classroom through Gordon’s visit with National Agents Alliance, an insurance IMO with 7,000 agents located across the United States.

“Teachers are underpaid and they choose their profession because they want to make a difference in the lives of young people,” said Jane Albright, a former school teacher. “Being able to reward the staff at Smith was something we wanted to do. We certainly don’t take for granted the job teachers do in and out of classrooms with the future leaders of this country. On behalf of National Agents Alliance, this was just a small way of saying, ‘thank you’ to them and we hope they enjoyed their visit with Jon at our event.”

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Internet Marketing Company (http://www.internetmarketingcompany.biz) Reveals Results of the Poll, "Which Link Building Strategy Works Best For You?"

Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) February 04, 2012

Internet Marketing Company, a search engine marketing company, announced today the results of the poll , "Which Link Building Strategy Works Best For You?" on the Facebook® platform. The company has created a page on the platform, and people interested in internet marketing services can visit the page, read about the company, and then can choose to click 'Like' on the Facebook Platform page to be able to follow the company's news, or mention the company in one of their posts. Users who have logged onto the page to check out what the company is all about, have seen that they provide online marketing services,link building services along with reputation management and other services.

In the poll, "Which Link Building Strategy Works Best For You?" on the Facebook Platform, the choices of answers were article marketing; social bookmarking; blog commenting; and social profile link building. Most of the people chose answer number one.

“We love being able to poll people and get their opinions,” said Russell Rabichev, Marketing Director for the Online Insurance Marketplace.

Facebook gives everyone the power to share with the people they care about, making the world more open and transparent. Facebook users communicate and share information through the social graph, the network of connections and relationships between people. Facebook gives companies and the developer community access to the social graph through Facebook Platform. Using a rich set of tools and online services, developers can build applications that are deeply integrated into the Facebook website. Millions of Facebook users return to the site each day, providing unparalleled distribution potential for applications and the opportunity to build a business that is highly relevant to people's lives.

In 2007, Facebook launched Facebook Platform to empower developers and entrepreneurs around the world make the Web more social for users. Millions of Facebook users return to the site each day, providing unparalleled distribution potential for applications and the opportunity to build a business that is highly relevant to people's lives.

Internet Marketing Company delivers effective and cost-effective SEO services that help companies compete and attract new customers driven by listings among the top search engine results. Professionals at the Internet Marketing Company have the expertise and experience to enhance exposure of a business on major search engines. And the better a brand’s exposure, the better a company can reach the customers and prospects who rely on search engines every day to research, find, and buy new products and services. With SEO from Internet Marketing Company, everyone can see results—fast, easy, and guaranteed.

Fore more information, please contact http://www.internetmarketingcompany.biz.

Facebook® is a registered trademark of Facebook Inc.

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The independent authority on search vendors, topseos.com, has named HigherVisibility as the third best ecommerce SEO company for February 2012.

(PRWEB) February 04, 2012

The independent authority on Search vendors, topseos.com, has named HigherVisibility as the third best ecommerce SEO company in the online marketing industry for the month of February 2012. The list of the best ecommerce SEO services in the industry is based on a meticulous evaluation process developed by topseos.com since its launch in 2002 in order to identify and evaluate the best online marketing companies which provide a variety of services including search engine optimization focusing on ecommerce websites and platforms. HigherVisibility was identified based on their dedication towards excellence and their focus on ecommerce SEO and their ability to achieve results which specifically target relevant search terms for ecommerce online marketing initiatives.

HigherVisibility provides specialized SEO services for a variety of websites including ecommerce websites to assist their customers with achieving organic results for keywords relevant to their business. Their understanding of SEO processes and requirements enables them to achieve high rankings through their use of competitive analysis, keyword and marketplace research, and through the use of a dedicated team of staff who are experts in their respective fields. Their SEO initiatives include a full-service method of achieving on page and off page efforts to help their customers rank high for highly relevant keywords.

The process for evaluating ecommerce SEO companies involves the use of an independent research team which identifies and evaluates the online marketing companies which topseos.co.uk considers for the evaluation and ranking service. eCommerce SEO companies are evaluated in-depth through the use of a set of criteria created specifically for search engine optimization services catering to ecommerce websites with areas including needs analysis, keyword analysis, off page optimization, on page optimization, and reporting methods.

Customer references have also been utilized to evaluate each ecommerce SEO company in order to obtain a unique perspective on the type of services provided by each of the online marketing agencies. Customer references for HigherVisibility have provided positive dialogue about the support principles, reports, and the results achieved through their ecommerce SEO initiatives and a strong effect the results have had on the success of their customers’ businesses.

topseos.com evaluates the best in the online marketing industry. HigherVisibility has been found to be a top-rated ecommerce SEO company based on the results of the evaluation process and their dedication towards excellence.

For the list of the best ecommerce SEO companies visit: http://www.topseos.com/rankings-of-best-ecommerce-seo-companies

To learn more about HigherVisibility visit: http://highervisibility.topseos.com/

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Ydraw is keen to the knowledge that whiteboard animation is becoming increasingly popular in business advertising strategies. As seen on a recent ESPN Super Bowl Commercial by “Numbers Never Lie”, video scribing is the new face of compelling news. What makes video scribing so great? How do they do it?

(PRWEB) February 03, 2012

The Super Bowl’s popularity makes it perfect for picking up the best advertising strategies. “Numbers Never Lie” had a great commercial using whiteboard animation that is so new, many people have never heard of it before. It can also be named as video scribing, fast hand drawing, sketch cartoon video, and by many other combinations of names, because it is such a new discovery.

What is a Video Scribing or a Whiteboard Animation Commercial?

Video Scribing or Whiteboard Animation (As seen on the ESPN Super Bowl’s “Numbers Never Lie” Commercial) consists of a hand drawn video that takes the viewer through the process of the drawing and creation of an artist’s work in fast time. Each Video Scribing Company has different ways of drawing and making their videos work. Ydraw specializes in making their videos clean, well-lighted, consistent, and artistic. Each commercial by Ydraw is created with extreme detail and precision until the last product is finally released. Curious of the makers of the Whiteboard Animation Commercial launched on ESPN “Numbers Never Lie”, Ydraw is happy to have some healthy competition to compare their work to.

What makes an Amazing Video Scribing or Whiteboard Animation Commercial?

There are many details that go into a great Whiteboard Animation Video, and by viewing a video scribing video against a competitor, anyone can see how companies differ from precision and artistry. As with any video, the right lighting can make or break a Video Scribing Video. Another big part of a great Whiteboard Animation Commercial is the smooth transition between video sessions the artist is working through.

Take a look, compare one of Ydraw’s Video Scribing Videos to ESPN’s Whiteboard Animation Commercial.

There is no better way to spread the word about a business or company than making a great explainer video. Visit Ydraw for some amazing examples of how to keep explainer videos sweet, simple, exciting, and compelling. Join the rest of the growing businesses who are ahead of the game and already catching onto the fad. Get started and create your amazing explainer video today.

Alecsy Christensen, Ydraw

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James Schramko’s newest project, SpeedDash, is in its final development stage. The public version of it will hit the stands in the near future.

Sydney, Australia (PRWEB) February 04, 2012

Australian business mastermind, James Schramko, is currently developing a brand new browser speed dial called SpeedDash. Schramko describes it as a business intelligence dashboard designed to counter e-mail management problems, as well as grant access at-a-glance to e-commerce essentials. The idea to release SpeedDash came to Schramko at a live event, as attendees kept asking him about his dashboard, saying “I want that too”. His dashboard, however, was developed for his personal use and a public version of it has never been released. Now several months into beta testing, James Schramko announces that SpeedDash is in its final development stage and that access to the much anticipated product will soon be made public.

Specifically, SpeedDash is a speed dial compatible with major browsers like Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox and Internet Explorer. Users can set it as a browser’s home page and use it to bookmark their favorite web pages. Like most speed dials, it comes with matching thumbnail icons for easier visual reference.

The similarities in functionality between SpeedDash and other speed dials end at bookmarking and thumbnail icons, as its advanced features are specifically designed to handle e-commerce needs.

SpeedDash is designed to work with Google and allows users to integrate their Google Analytics accounts onto the dashboard. Tracking details such as number of visitors, conversions and goals and comparing them with previous results is now easier than ever.

Other important features which were recently added are Google’s Calendar Tasks and Calendar Events. These serve as activity planners and reminders. Users can configure them to receive notifications of upcoming events. Clock widgets can also be added to keep track of world time, as e-commerce business owners often deal with clients from different time zones.

A G-mail applet is also included for users who wish to keep track of their e-mails. With some knowledge on setting filters to effectively manage their G-mail inbox, SpeedDash is designed to combat e-mail overload – one of the major productivity killers according to Schramko.

Finally, a color picker lets users customize their dashboard for a more personalized look.

“SpeedDash is all about having all your online business essentials in one place. Testing has been very successful so far and we are very excited about the final product. I will announce the release date in the very near future. You can stay updated on the developments by subscribing to the newsletter at http://www.speeddash.com. ” –James Schramko

About Speed Dash

An online browser management tool owned and developed by online business expert James Schramko that provides quick and easy access to online business essentials. Speed Dash is currently in its final development stage and will be released to the public at a near future date.

About James Schramko

Schramko started SuperfastBusiness in 2005. James has since become one of the most sought-after Internet Marketing Coaches in the world. Author of the tremendously successful Traffic Grab as well as founder of leading SEO company, SEOpartner.com, James provides search engine optimization services to hundreds of clients around the world. LinkJuice.com is yet another welcome SEO innovation for competitive businesses.

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The annual “Beats on the Basin” winter concert series brings some of New Mexico’s best musical talent to Ski Santa Fe. The popular events are held midway up the ski mountain at Totemoff’s Lodge through March and will feature performances from top local talent, including Porter Draw, Anthony Leon and the Chain, Milkdrive and Rose’s Pawn Shop.

Santa Fe, New Mexico (PRWEB) February 03, 2012

Presented by SantaFe.com and Ski Santa Fe, the 8th annual “Beats on the Basin” concert series – a winter music concert series returns, featuring a host of live, local bands, taking place from noon to 3 p.m., Feb. 11, Feb. 18, Feb. 25, Mar. 10 and Mar. 24 at Ski Santa Fe’s Totemoff’s Lodge, located at the midway point of the mountain.

Bands scheduled to perform include Porter Draw, Anthony Leon and the Chain, Milkdrive and Rose’s Pawn Shop. Admission to the concerts is free to all skiers on the mountain with a lift pass, making this concert series a low cost fun affair for anyone interested in enjoying the festivities. The “Beats on the Basin” concerts start at noon and the music continues until 3 p.m.. Concert dates are as follows:

•     February 11: Porter Draw
•     February 25: Anthony Leon and the Chain
•     March 10: Milkdrive
•     March 24: Rose's Pawn Shop

The series supports the Adaptive Ski Program, a Santa Fe-based nonprofit devoted to providing safe, supportive ski and snowboard lessons to adults and children living with disabilities. The Adaptive Ski Program is offered at three ski areas in New Mexico including Ski Santa Fe, Sandia Peak Ski Area and Pajarito Mountain in Los Alamos. “We are proud to again provide Ski Santa Fe skiers and snowboarders with top-notch musical entertainment during ‘Beats on the Basin,’ said Adaptive Ski Program Director, Katya Franzgen. “This is the 4th year that this concert series has provided support and awareness for the Adaptive Ski Program, which since 1985, has provided access to the thrill and fun of skiing to those individuals living with physical and/or cognitive challenges.”

Ski Santa Fe, located 16 miles from downtown Santa Fe, boasts a base area elevation of 10,350 feet above sea level. The ski area features 7 ski lifts including one quad chair lift, two triple chair lifts, two double chair lifts, and two conveyor lifts. The mountain has a 12,075 foot summit, 1,725 vertical feet of skiing, 660 acres of terrain, 77 ski trails, with the longest run measuring 3 miles. Ski Santa Fe services and amenities include a PSIA certified ski school, the Chipmunk Corner Children’s Center, the new “The Bone Yard” freestyle terrain park, and Children’s Adventure Land. Ski Santa Fe receives an average of 225 inches of snowfall and snowmaking equipment covering 50 percent of the mountain. The ski area is located within the Santa Fe National Forest.

About SantaFe.com
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