60 http://prwebpodcast.com A Top 30 Stream of Games and Hobbies Video Games Press Releases (in MP3 format) via PRWeb podEditor@emediawire.com (PRWeb) podMaster@emediawire.com Sat, 04 Jul 2009 20:46:34 -0700 Games and Hobbies Video Games http://www.prweb.com/prwebrss.gif 130 49 http://prwebpodcast.com Copyright PRWeb International, Inc. en-us http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss A Top 30 Stream of Games and Hobbies Video Games Press Releases (in MP3 format) via PRWeb A Top 30 Stream of Games and Hobbies Video Games Press Releases (in MP3 format) via PRWeb podEditor@emediawire.com PR Web PRWeb no http://www.prweb.com/releases/scavenger-hunt/treasure-hunt-clues/prweb2431964.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/scavenger-hunt/treasure-hunt-clues/prweb2431964.htm With more than 5,000 age-specific clue riddles, new Riddle Me v.1.9 turns children's parties, car rides, and activity time into unforgettable games using scavenger hunt clues. Now compatible with the Mac, the newest Riddle Me software provides hours of travel, party, and activity fun using treasure hunt clues. [PRWeb May 26, 2009] http://www.prweb.com/releases/scavenger-hunt/treasure-hunt-clues/prweb2431964.htm Thu, 21 May 2009 16:46:37 -0700 podcrew@extrahoop.com treasure hunt clues for hours of active fun. With nearly 5,000 age-specific riddles on over 400 objects, the expanded version of Riddle Me makes activity planning a cinch. Planning a party? New Riddle Me v. 1.9 allows users to customize a scavenger hunt for three-year-olds, adults, and everyone in between by adding their own riddles or choosing from a recently expanded database, and simply printing out hunt clues for participants. With eight different hunts to choose from, party-planners, parents, teachers, and hosts can create endless varieties of scavenger escapades. Users choose from riddle hunts, traditional list hunts, service project hunts, food drive hunts, and even travel bingo which prints out randomized 5x5 grids. Not just a treasure hunt generator, the new Riddle Me v. 1.9 is the entire party planning package! Design invitations, create party day activities, and print thank you cards all with the fun, easy-to-use software. You choose if you want indoor or outdoor clues. You theme it for a pirate treasure hunt, or a princess party with favors at every clue. In search of a quick afternoon activity for kids? Riddle Me is a fast, easy solution. Simple check the boxes that match items in and around the home and the printable riddles provide a puzzle clue trail for kids to solve. Clues print with a specified location to which to tape them; you cut and tape; kids do all the sleuthing. Even when there's no party, kids love scavenger puzzle hunts. Oak Norton of Living Tree Software says that with so many entertaining and unique applications, Riddle Me is one product sure to please for years to come. "Riddle Me is our first commercial product and we are grateful so many people have found it to be a cheap source of entertainment, creating Easter Egg treasure hunts and Halloween scavenger hunt parties," he said. "We do plan to continue to release fun and engaging software, specifically to help children engage their brains, and our new blog contains over 50 treasure hunt ideas for activities using the software." Users can instantly mastermind a one-of-a-kind treasure hunt using original ideas, riddles, and even photographs. Take personal pictures and integrate them into hunt printouts, or select a background from over 55 background images in the software program. Riddle Me v. 1.9 is fully compatible with both Windows and Mac operating systems and comes with a 60-day money back guarantee. About Living Tree Software: Living Tree Software, LLC produces family friendly software intended to provide families with exceptional value and great fun. Media Contact: Oak Norton 801-885-9719 sales (at) livingtreesoftware.com ###]]> Oak Norton Exciting Activities Abound with New Riddle Me Scavenger Hunt Clue Software Version 1.9, Now Compatible with the Mac treasure hunt clues for hours of active fun. With nearly 5,000 age-specific riddles on over 400 objects, the expanded version of Riddle Me makes activity planning a cinch. Planning a party? New Riddle Me v. 1.9 allows users to customize a scavenger hunt for three-year-olds, adults, and everyone in between by adding their own riddles or choosing from a recently expanded database, and simply printing out hunt clues for participants. With eight different hunts to choose from, party-planners, parents, teachers, and hosts can create endless varieties of scavenger escapades. Users choose from riddle hunts, traditional list hunts, service project hunts, food drive hunts, and even travel bingo which prints out randomized 5x5 grids. Not just a treasure hunt generator, the new Riddle Me v. 1.9 is the entire party planning package! Design invitations, create party day activities, and print thank you cards all with the fun, easy-to-use software. You choose if you want indoor or outdoor clues. You theme it for a pirate treasure hunt, or a princess party with favors at every clue. In search of a quick afternoon activity for kids? Riddle Me is a fast, easy solution. Simple check the boxes that match items in and around the home and the printable riddles provide a puzzle clue trail for kids to solve. Clues print with a specified location to which to tape them; you cut and tape; kids do all the sleuthing. Even when there's no party, kids love scavenger puzzle hunts. Oak Norton of Living Tree Software says that with so many entertaining and unique applications, Riddle Me is one product sure to please for years to come. "Riddle Me is our first commercial product and we are grateful so many people have found it to be a cheap source of entertainment, creating Easter Egg treasure hunts and Halloween scavenger hunt parties," he said. "We do plan to continue to release fun and engaging software, specifically to help children engage their brains, and our new blog contains over 50 treasure hunt ideas for activities using the software." Users can instantly mastermind a one-of-a-kind treasure hunt using original ideas, riddles, and even photographs. Take personal pictures and integrate them into hunt printouts, or select a background from over 55 background images in the software program. Riddle Me v. 1.9 is fully compatible with both Windows and Mac operating systems and comes with a 60-day money back guarantee. About Living Tree Software: Living Tree Software, LLC produces family friendly software intended to provide families with exceptional value and great fun. Media Contact: Oak Norton 801-885-9719 sales (at) livingtreesoftware.com ###]]> 00:15:00 no scavenger hunts, treasure hunts, scavenger hunt clues, printable riddles, scavenger hunt lists, riddle clues, easter egg scavenger hunt, treasure hunt clues, treasure hunt ideas, halloween scavenger hunt http://www.prweb.com/releases/gaming/awards/prweb1930684.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/gaming/awards/prweb1930684.htm Electronic Arts and Mirror's Edge Lead in NAViGaTR Nominations; Insomniac's Acton, Burke, and Evans to Receive Honorary Awards. [PRWeb Feb 10, 2009] http://www.prweb.com/releases/gaming/awards/prweb1930684.htm Fri, 06 Feb 2009 17:58:06 -0800 podcrew@extrahoop.com announce the nominees for its eighth annual awards honoring the best of the interactive entertainment industry in the fields of art, technology, and production. A voting body of more than 950 eligible video game media critics, analysts, and journalists determined the final 209 nominees in 45 categories. The nominees were announced today by presenter and machinima artist Becky Manders, digital animation student at the British Columbia Institute of Technology. This year, the Academy also announced special Honorary Awards to be given out for the first time in the organization's history. The first-ever recipients will be Mike Acton, Andy Burke, and Geoff Evans for their outstanding community contribution and dedication to Insomniac's Nocturnal Initiative, a free open-source code, tools, and information sharing effort begun in 2008 that encourages better communication and lower development costs through the sharing of resources. With 37 nominations, Electronic Arts has more nominations than any other publisher this year. Sony follows with 22 nominations, after having set a record in the previous year with 47 nominations. Rounding out the double-digit publisher nominees are Ubisoft (16), Microsoft (15), and Square Enix (13). With 19 nominations, the Electronic Arts studio system also holds the highest nomination tally among developers this year, with Mirror's Edge developer DICE (Digital Illusions) following with 13 nods. Square Enix follows with 11 nods, while Little Big Planet developer Media Molecule has 10 nods. Ubisoft rounds out the top five developers with 8 nominations. The nominees for Game of the Year are Gears of War 2, Left 4 Dead, Little Big Planet, Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriot, and Mirror's Edge. The nominees for Game of the Year represent 20.43% of the total nominations, down from 22.58% last year. Of the games which tallied three or more nominations this year, 58% of the nominations went to original properties (67), compared to franchises (49). Last year, the comparison was 71:45 (61%). Games leading in nominations are Mirror's Edge (12), Little Big Planet (10), Dead Space (9), and Gears of War 2 (7). Receiving six (6) nominations each are Fallout 3, Grand Theft Auto IV, Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots, and Star Wars: The Force Unleashed. Receiving five (5) nominations each are Brothers in Arms: Hell's Highway and World of Goo. Five games received four (4) nominations: Boom Blox, Braid, Castle Crashers, Chrono Trigger, and The World Ends With You. Lastly, eight games scored three (3) nods: Auditorium, Destroy All Humans: Path of the Furon, Fable II, Patapon, PixelJunk Eden, Spore, Left 4 Dead, and Shin Megami Tensei: Persona 4. For the complete list of nominations and more information on NAVGTR Corp.'s missions and programs, log onto the website of the NAViGaTR Awards. Winners will be announced February 28, 2009. The general voting body of more than 950 journalists and writers includes contributors for such varied outlets as 1up, About.com, Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Austin American-Statesman, Chicago Sun-Times, CNN, Contra Costa Times, Detroit Free... To read the press release in full goto http://www.prweb.com/releases/gaming/awards/prweb1930684.htm]]> Thomas Allen National Academy of Video Game Testers and Reviewers Corp. Announces Nominees for 8th Annual NAViGaTR Awards announce the nominees for its eighth annual awards honoring the best of the interactive entertainment industry in the fields of art, technology, and production. A voting body of more than 950 eligible video game media critics, analysts, and journalists determined the final 209 nominees in 45 categories. The nominees were announced today by presenter and machinima artist Becky Manders, digital animation student at the British Columbia Institute of Technology. This year, the Academy also announced special Honorary Awards to be given out for the first time in the organization's history. The first-ever recipients will be Mike Acton, Andy Burke, and Geoff Evans for their outstanding community contribution and dedication to Insomniac's Nocturnal Initiative, a free open-source code, tools, and information sharing effort begun in 2008 that encourages better communication and lower development costs through the sharing of resources. With 37 nominations, Electronic Arts has more nominations than any other publisher this year. Sony follows with 22 nominations, after having set a record in the previous year with 47 nominations. Rounding out the double-digit publisher nominees are Ubisoft (16), Microsoft (15), and Square Enix (13). With 19 nominations, the Electronic Arts studio system also holds the highest nomination tally among developers this year, with Mirror's Edge developer DICE (Digital Illusions) following with 13 nods. Square Enix follows with 11 nods, while Little Big Planet developer Media Molecule has 10 nods. Ubisoft rounds out the top five developers with 8 nominations. The nominees for Game of the Year are Gears of War 2, Left 4 Dead, Little Big Planet, Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriot, and Mirror's Edge. The nominees for Game of the Year represent 20.43% of the total nominations, down from 22.58% last year. Of the games which tallied three or more nominations this year, 58% of the nominations went to original properties (67), compared to franchises (49). Last year, the comparison was 71:45 (61%). Games leading in nominations are Mirror's Edge (12), Little Big Planet (10), Dead Space (9), and Gears of War 2 (7). Receiving six (6) nominations each are Fallout 3, Grand Theft Auto IV, Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots, and Star Wars: The Force Unleashed. Receiving five (5) nominations each are Brothers in Arms: Hell's Highway and World of Goo. Five games received four (4) nominations: Boom Blox, Braid, Castle Crashers, Chrono Trigger, and The World Ends With You. Lastly, eight games scored three (3) nods: Auditorium, Destroy All Humans: Path of the Furon, Fable II, Patapon, PixelJunk Eden, Spore, Left 4 Dead, and Shin Megami Tensei: Persona 4. For the complete list of nominations and more information on NAVGTR Corp.'s missions and programs, log onto the website of the NAViGaTR Awards. Winners will be announced February 28, 2009. The general voting body of more than 950 journalists and writers includes contributors for such varied outlets as 1up, About.com, Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Austin American-Statesman, Chicago Sun-Times, CNN, Contra Costa Times, Detroit Free... To read the press release in full goto http://www.prweb.com/releases/gaming/awards/prweb1930684.htm]]> 00:15:00 no navgtr, navigatr, electronic arts, sony, ubisoft, microsoft, square enix, lucasarts, capcom, nintendo, rockstar, bethesda softworks, konami, 2d boy, thq, number none, sega, the behemoth, valve, atlus, cipher prime, namco bandai, dice, digital illusions, media molecule, epic games, bethesda game studios, kojima productions, hideo kojima, will wright, shigeru miyamoto, krome, gearbox, playstation, xbox 360, lionhead studios, maxis, traveller's tales, mirror's edge, little big planet, dead space, gears of war 2, fallout 3, grand theft auto iv, metal gear solid 4, guns of the patriots, star wars, the force unleashed, brothers in arms, world of goo, boom blox, braid, castle crashers, chrono trigger, the world ends with you, play auditorium, destroy all humans, patapon, pixeljunk eden, spore, left 4 dead, shin megami tensei, persona 4, oscars, aias, emmys, igda, spike tv, mtv awards, choice awards, video game awards, interactive achievement, game developers http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/7/prweb1131754.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/7/prweb1131754.htm Fantasy author Jayel Gibson promotes video gaming as learning tool. [PRWeb Jul 28, 2008] http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/7/prweb1131754.htm Wed, 23 Jul 2008 17:35:01 -0700 podcrew@extrahoop.com Southwestern Oregon Community College, and a popular fantasy author, she often discusses gaming in the classroom and using video games for creative purposes. Gibson's years spent gaming served as an inspiration for her novels, including her newest book "Quondam" (Synergy Books, May 2008, ISBN 978-1-933538-83-9, $14.95). "Gaming has enormous potential as a teaching tool," says Gibson, an elementary school teacher for over 15 years with two Teacher of the Year awards for her use of technology in the classroom. "Too many people have labeled video games as a negative influence, but as a member of the gaming community and teacher, I have seen video games used to teach as they entertain." Gibson says learning does not just come from the video games designed specifically for education, some of the most effective teaching video-game genres are management, role-playing and strategy. These types of games offer opportunities to develop new learning strategies, problem solving and real-life skills with built-in skill leveling. Aware of the ongoing debate concerning video games and education, Gibson incorporates her own gaming experiences in the fourth installment of her "Ancient Mirrors" series. Continuing to weave elements from her gaming experience, "Quondam" follows Cwen of Aaradan, who falls through a mysterious portal into Quondam and must battle to unseat the evil wood nymph queen. "Quondam" received the 2008 National Indie Excellence Award in the fantasy and sci-fi category. Gibson is an accomplished author who often appears at conferences, including Wordstock and the South Coast Writers Conference. A regular guest on KGBR-FM, she has been featured in FortWorth Child, Fayetteville Observer and Grandparents.com. She currently lives in Port Orford, Ore., with her husband, a pet cockatoo and five sugar gliders -- a small type of marsupial. To learn more about the first three books in the award winning "Ancient Mirrors" series, "Dragon Queen", "The Wrekening" and "Damselflies", visit Jayel Gibson's Tales Touched by Magick. To schedule an interview with Jayel Gibson or request a review copy of "Quondam" please contact Shelby Sledge, Publicist at (512) 478-2028 ext. 227. ###]]> Shelby Sledge, Publicist Video Games: Friend or Foe to Learning Community? Southwestern Oregon Community College, and a popular fantasy author, she often discusses gaming in the classroom and using video games for creative purposes. Gibson's years spent gaming served as an inspiration for her novels, including her newest book "Quondam" (Synergy Books, May 2008, ISBN 978-1-933538-83-9, $14.95). "Gaming has enormous potential as a teaching tool," says Gibson, an elementary school teacher for over 15 years with two Teacher of the Year awards for her use of technology in the classroom. "Too many people have labeled video games as a negative influence, but as a member of the gaming community and teacher, I have seen video games used to teach as they entertain." Gibson says learning does not just come from the video games designed specifically for education, some of the most effective teaching video-game genres are management, role-playing and strategy. These types of games offer opportunities to develop new learning strategies, problem solving and real-life skills with built-in skill leveling. Aware of the ongoing debate concerning video games and education, Gibson incorporates her own gaming experiences in the fourth installment of her "Ancient Mirrors" series. Continuing to weave elements from her gaming experience, "Quondam" follows Cwen of Aaradan, who falls through a mysterious portal into Quondam and must battle to unseat the evil wood nymph queen. "Quondam" received the 2008 National Indie Excellence Award in the fantasy and sci-fi category. Gibson is an accomplished author who often appears at conferences, including Wordstock and the South Coast Writers Conference. A regular guest on KGBR-FM, she has been featured in FortWorth Child, Fayetteville Observer and Grandparents.com. She currently lives in Port Orford, Ore., with her husband, a pet cockatoo and five sugar gliders -- a small type of marsupial. To learn more about the first three books in the award winning "Ancient Mirrors" series, "Dragon Queen", "The Wrekening" and "Damselflies", visit Jayel Gibson's Tales Touched by Magick. To schedule an interview with Jayel Gibson or request a review copy of "Quondam" please contact Shelby Sledge, Publicist at (512) 478-2028 ext. 227. ###]]> 00:15:00 no oregon, video games, video gaming, author, fantasy, quondam, ancient mirrors, jayel gibson, books, education http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/6/prweb989434.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/6/prweb989434.htm Robots from over 20 countries compete in 60 events at the world's largest robot competition. The event includes tiny quarter-sized autonomous robots, 340 combat behemouths, humanoid robots that play soccer, art robots, and everything in-between. Thousands of contestants from around the world will bring over 500 robots to the annual event. [PRWeb Jun 3, 2008] http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/6/prweb989434.htm Tue, 03 Jun 2008 17:25:02 -0700 podcrew@extrahoop.com DAVID CALKINS Hundreds of Robots Compete at Fifth Annual international RoboGames in San Francisco 00:15:00 no international gold japan competition soccer humanoid robot robogames robolympics battlebots robots android medal androids http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/1/prweb667243.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/1/prweb667243.htm Travel research website VirtualTourist.com has just announced the winner of the "1,000,000 Mile Giveaway," the first ever internet sweepstakes using a Facebook application. [PRWeb Jan 31, 2008] http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/1/prweb667243.htm Fri, 01 Feb 2008 16:26:11 -0800 podcrew@extrahoop.com VirtualTourist.com has announced USC student Michele Skaletzky as the winner of the ''1,000,000 Mile Giveaway,'' the first sweepstakes to use a Facebook Application as a means of entry. Starting in September, every user who downloaded VirtualTourist's Travel Map into their Facebook account was invited to enter the grand drawing for 1,000,000 frequent flyer miles. The VirtualTourist Travel Map application, which allows travelers to record destinations they have visited, lived in, or wish to go, won instant user-approval when launched last year. Originally designed as a way to track countries, the map now has a cities feature that allows users to zoom in to exact streets, making it one of the most popular travel applications on Facebook. The prize, one of the biggest of its kind, was designed to allow the winner to go literally anywhere they wanted and then some. With this many miles, a traveler could fly back and forth from Los Angeles to New York City every month for over three years, or around the world five times, which means Skaletzky better order extra passport pages. A junior at the University of Southern California, Skaletzky says of her win, "This is nuts! I never win anything!" When the life-changing call came, she started screaming, then suddenly felt her legs go wobbly: ''I said to my brother, 'I feel dizzy!''' The 20-year-old business major whose concentration is strategic management, says she plans to take full advantage of her good fortune, starting first in Paris, where her grandmother lives and where she has frequently traveled. Next on her list: Israel, where she previously studied Hebrew and worked on a kibbutz. It is a place she sites as her favorite, although that may soon change. Scheduled to graduate in 2009, she plans on embarking on a trip around the world the moment she has that diploma in-hand. When asked how long she plans to devote to the mission, she replied, ''As long as it takes!'' Skaletzky will be able to redeem her 1,000,000 frequent flyer miles through US Airways Dividend Miles program. Dividend miles can be redeemed on Star Alliance airlines, which include Air Canada, Air New Zealand, Asiana Airlines, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, Singapore Airlines, United Airlines and US Airways, among others. About VirtualTourist's Travel Map A customizable world map on which users click to mark cities and countries they have visited, lived in, or wish to visit. VirtualTourist's Travel Map is the first of its kind. This Facebook application is the first internet travel map that automatically updates and synchronizes across numerous websites when edits are made by the user. VirtualTourist's Travel Map can be created on VirtualTourist.com and Facebook. Customized maps can then be quickly exported for viewing to any Web page that allows HTML coding, such as MySpace or most blogs. About VirtualTourist.com VirtualTourist.com is one of the largest online travel communities in the world and a premier resource for travelers seeking an insider perspective on travel... To read the press release in full goto http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/1/prweb667243.htm]]> Courtney Lichterman USC Student Wins VirtualTourist.com's 1,000,000 Mile Giveaway Using Facebook Application VirtualTourist.com has announced USC student Michele Skaletzky as the winner of the ''1,000,000 Mile Giveaway,'' the first sweepstakes to use a Facebook Application as a means of entry. Starting in September, every user who downloaded VirtualTourist's Travel Map into their Facebook account was invited to enter the grand drawing for 1,000,000 frequent flyer miles. The VirtualTourist Travel Map application, which allows travelers to record destinations they have visited, lived in, or wish to go, won instant user-approval when launched last year. Originally designed as a way to track countries, the map now has a cities feature that allows users to zoom in to exact streets, making it one of the most popular travel applications on Facebook. The prize, one of the biggest of its kind, was designed to allow the winner to go literally anywhere they wanted and then some. With this many miles, a traveler could fly back and forth from Los Angeles to New York City every month for over three years, or around the world five times, which means Skaletzky better order extra passport pages. A junior at the University of Southern California, Skaletzky says of her win, "This is nuts! I never win anything!" When the life-changing call came, she started screaming, then suddenly felt her legs go wobbly: ''I said to my brother, 'I feel dizzy!''' The 20-year-old business major whose concentration is strategic management, says she plans to take full advantage of her good fortune, starting first in Paris, where her grandmother lives and where she has frequently traveled. Next on her list: Israel, where she previously studied Hebrew and worked on a kibbutz. It is a place she sites as her favorite, although that may soon change. Scheduled to graduate in 2009, she plans on embarking on a trip around the world the moment she has that diploma in-hand. When asked how long she plans to devote to the mission, she replied, ''As long as it takes!'' Skaletzky will be able to redeem her 1,000,000 frequent flyer miles through US Airways Dividend Miles program. Dividend miles can be redeemed on Star Alliance airlines, which include Air Canada, Air New Zealand, Asiana Airlines, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, Singapore Airlines, United Airlines and US Airways, among others. About VirtualTourist's Travel Map A customizable world map on which users click to mark cities and countries they have visited, lived in, or wish to visit. VirtualTourist's Travel Map is the first of its kind. This Facebook application is the first internet travel map that automatically updates and synchronizes across numerous websites when edits are made by the user. VirtualTourist's Travel Map can be created on VirtualTourist.com and Facebook. Customized maps can then be quickly exported for viewing to any Web page that allows HTML coding, such as MySpace or most blogs. About VirtualTourist.com VirtualTourist.com is one of the largest online travel communities in the world and a premier resource for travelers seeking an insider perspective on travel... To read the press release in full goto http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/1/prweb667243.htm]]> 00:15:00 no facebook, sweepstakes, giveaway, virtualtourist's travel map, travel map, virtualtourist, miles, million miles, world map, frequent flyer, usc, paris, israel, virtual tourist, travel http://www.prweb.com/releases/fantasy/books/prweb562741.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/fantasy/books/prweb562741.htm Author Jayel Gibson promotes female friendly fantasy fiction in award winning new Ancient Mirrors Tale. Damselflies Spanning two generations, Damselflies sweeps you into a tangled web of twisted legends and broken promises, desire and deception, fear and fallacy, and the endless struggle to control the minds of humankind. [PRWeb Nov 1, 2007] http://www.prweb.com/releases/fantasy/books/prweb562741.htm Thu, 25 Oct 2007 16:05:17 -0700 podcrew@extrahoop.com Jayel Gibson is joining the entertainment trend and promoting a new era of fantasy from an uncompromisingly feminine point of view with her new book, Damselflies (Synergy Books, November 2007, ISBN 978-1-933538-64-8, $14.95). The third installment of Gibson's "Ancient Mirrors Tales," Damselflies features the powerful female character Arcinaë, who utilizes her inner-strength to fight for an enchanted land, seek vengeance for wrong doings and ultimately save the line of the damselflies. Gibson was driven to create this platform for fearless females in fantasy because of her own past frustrations with the genre, as well as from her experience with online role-play gaming. She is not alone in the female gaming phenomenon. A recent study by the Entertainment Software Association indicates that 42 percent of on-line gamers are female. "I have been a long-time fan of science fiction, fantasy and gaming; but as a woman in a genre dominated mostly by men, I've often felt as if I were on the outside looking in," says Gibson, a former grade school teacher. "Popular fiction and culture tell women to look to a male hero for protection and for power, when it actually lies within them." Unlike most fantasy epics, women often drive the storylines and hold positions of power in Gibson's writing. Gibson says she draws the inspiration for these powerful women from inside herself. In Damselflies, Arcinaë comes to realize she is the last of her race and the subject of ancient prophesies. In a quest to right wrongs, Arcinaë becomes a warrior and finds a love she never thought possible. Out of this love, Arcinaë is able to preserve the race of the damselflies through her daughters A'Janae and J'yorie. "I am a very determined, self-assured woman, like Arcinaë," says Gibson on the motivations behind the character. "I tend to seek out and fight for the truth at all costs, which is not very often how we see women portrayed in literature. Though Arcinaë is gentle by nature she does not shy away from her responsibility." Gibson currently lives in Port Orford, Ore., with her husband, a pet cockatoo and five sugar gliders--a small type of marsupial. An accomplished author, Gibson often speaks at conferences, including Wordstock and the South Coast Writers Conference. She is a recent honorable mention recipient in this year's Writer's Digest International Book Awards and will appear at the 2007 OryCon 29, Oregon's popular science fiction/fantasy convention, in Portland in November. For more information, visit Ancient Mirrors . ###]]> SHELBY SLEDGE The Hermione Effect: Fantasy Fiction's Leading Ladies Jayel Gibson is joining the entertainment trend and promoting a new era of fantasy from an uncompromisingly feminine point of view with her new book, Damselflies (Synergy Books, November 2007, ISBN 978-1-933538-64-8, $14.95). The third installment of Gibson's "Ancient Mirrors Tales," Damselflies features the powerful female character Arcinaë, who utilizes her inner-strength to fight for an enchanted land, seek vengeance for wrong doings and ultimately save the line of the damselflies. Gibson was driven to create this platform for fearless females in fantasy because of her own past frustrations with the genre, as well as from her experience with online role-play gaming. She is not alone in the female gaming phenomenon. A recent study by the Entertainment Software Association indicates that 42 percent of on-line gamers are female. "I have been a long-time fan of science fiction, fantasy and gaming; but as a woman in a genre dominated mostly by men, I've often felt as if I were on the outside looking in," says Gibson, a former grade school teacher. "Popular fiction and culture tell women to look to a male hero for protection and for power, when it actually lies within them." Unlike most fantasy epics, women often drive the storylines and hold positions of power in Gibson's writing. Gibson says she draws the inspiration for these powerful women from inside herself. In Damselflies, Arcinaë comes to realize she is the last of her race and the subject of ancient prophesies. In a quest to right wrongs, Arcinaë becomes a warrior and finds a love she never thought possible. Out of this love, Arcinaë is able to preserve the race of the damselflies through her daughters A'Janae and J'yorie. "I am a very determined, self-assured woman, like Arcinaë," says Gibson on the motivations behind the character. "I tend to seek out and fight for the truth at all costs, which is not very often how we see women portrayed in literature. Though Arcinaë is gentle by nature she does not shy away from her responsibility." Gibson currently lives in Port Orford, Ore., with her husband, a pet cockatoo and five sugar gliders--a small type of marsupial. An accomplished author, Gibson often speaks at conferences, including Wordstock and the South Coast Writers Conference. She is a recent honorable mention recipient in this year's Writer's Digest International Book Awards and will appear at the 2007 OryCon 29, Oregon's popular science fiction/fantasy convention, in Portland in November. For more information, visit Ancient Mirrors . ###]]> 00:15:00 no book, fantasy, ancient mirrors, damselflies, women, author, jayel gibson, science fiction, role play games http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/6/prweb530609.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/6/prweb530609.htm Four geeks from the eastside of Seattle, known as the X Box Boys, are creating quite the stir in video gaming circles across the globe. The new fab four are churning up all over gaming sites with their two songs uplifting the X Box 360 and one of the X Box 360 games known as "Gears of War". Their website has been up for less than three weeks and they are pulling download numbers that are mind boggling. [PRWeb Jun 5, 2007] http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/6/prweb530609.htm Mon, 4 Jun 2007 15:44:43 -0700 podcrew@extrahoop.com www.thexboxboys.com they only want one company to represent them, and that company is Microsoft. In what can only be seen as an extreme love for Microsoft's game console X box 360, four Seattle geeks have done what no one before them has ever done: create a unique one-of-a-kind idea to win an endorsement contract from Microsoft. The good news? They did it without any bling. No girls wagging, no gold chains, no raunchy lyrics and not one mention of drugs or sex. They are just four regular guys doing something unique and original. According to their website, they were brought together by a dream that led all four of them to a place near the Microsoft campus known as Redmond Woods at noon. When the four arrived, they were greeted by an old man known as "Grandfather" who pleads with them to follow their destiny and become The X Box Boys. A comic strip located on the four's website takes readers on a colorful journey and readers can actually become engrossed as they see grandfather digging up what looks like the Microsoft 360 ORB and holding it to the sky, directing it to find the four that will "Uphold gaming integrity and the light in the world of gaming". With further research, one finds the "Scroll's of Orb", which seem to have been around since the time of Moses, and also the "Orb" itself, which each one of the X Box Boys seem to be responsible for. With only one goal in mind and with ages ranging from 17 to 35, the X Box Boys have taken the gaming industry by storm with record download numbers coming in from as far away as India, China, Mexico and South America. Some of the videos are being downloaded on the popular site YouTube and it is hard to tell the correct download numbers as the video is everywhere. One particular release located at YouTube has nothing but praise for the green men. Success does not come without the naysayer crowd, however. The racy website Kotaku.com, known for its ridiculous blog entries, was quick to jump on the boys' success and took it upon themselves to do a feature piece on the X Box Boys, exposing their actual identities before the boys ever launched the completed version of their website. Kotaku.com also felt the need to mention the fact that each one of the boys are Christians. Regardless of the naysayer bunch at Kotaku.com, and the replies the blog is getting, the songs have nothing to do with converting people to anything other than X Box 360. The first song the band released, "X Box Live", is shredding it up and the band recently backed it up with another music video called "Kill Raam". The popular video game Gears of War has a bad guy that is almost impossible to beat on the game setting insane. A message written to Microsoft on the band's website kindly asks for an endorsement, and according to the band's lead singer, P-Box, they... To read the press release in full goto http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/6/prweb530609.htm]]> Timothy Sol Four Self-Professed Video Game Geeks are Making Video Game History www.thexboxboys.com they only want one company to represent them, and that company is Microsoft. In what can only be seen as an extreme love for Microsoft's game console X box 360, four Seattle geeks have done what no one before them has ever done: create a unique one-of-a-kind idea to win an endorsement contract from Microsoft. The good news? They did it without any bling. No girls wagging, no gold chains, no raunchy lyrics and not one mention of drugs or sex. They are just four regular guys doing something unique and original. According to their website, they were brought together by a dream that led all four of them to a place near the Microsoft campus known as Redmond Woods at noon. When the four arrived, they were greeted by an old man known as "Grandfather" who pleads with them to follow their destiny and become The X Box Boys. A comic strip located on the four's website takes readers on a colorful journey and readers can actually become engrossed as they see grandfather digging up what looks like the Microsoft 360 ORB and holding it to the sky, directing it to find the four that will "Uphold gaming integrity and the light in the world of gaming". With further research, one finds the "Scroll's of Orb", which seem to have been around since the time of Moses, and also the "Orb" itself, which each one of the X Box Boys seem to be responsible for. With only one goal in mind and with ages ranging from 17 to 35, the X Box Boys have taken the gaming industry by storm with record download numbers coming in from as far away as India, China, Mexico and South America. Some of the videos are being downloaded on the popular site YouTube and it is hard to tell the correct download numbers as the video is everywhere. One particular release located at YouTube has nothing but praise for the green men. Success does not come without the naysayer crowd, however. The racy website Kotaku.com, known for its ridiculous blog entries, was quick to jump on the boys' success and took it upon themselves to do a feature piece on the X Box Boys, exposing their actual identities before the boys ever launched the completed version of their website. Kotaku.com also felt the need to mention the fact that each one of the boys are Christians. Regardless of the naysayer bunch at Kotaku.com, and the replies the blog is getting, the songs have nothing to do with converting people to anything other than X Box 360. The first song the band released, "X Box Live", is shredding it up and the band recently backed it up with another music video called "Kill Raam". The popular video game Gears of War has a bad guy that is almost impossible to beat on the game setting insane. A message written to Microsoft on the band's website kindly asks for an endorsement, and according to the band's lead singer, P-Box, they... To read the press release in full goto http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/6/prweb530609.htm]]> 00:15:00 no music, xbox, xbox 360, the x box boys http://www.prweb.com/releases/missvideogame/titanstrike/prweb529565.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/missvideogame/titanstrike/prweb529565.htm International female gaming competition aligns with Canada's largest gaming festival to host their finals tournament with contestants from around the world. [PRWeb May 30, 2007] http://www.prweb.com/releases/missvideogame/titanstrike/prweb529565.htm Tue, 29 May 2007 16:58:44 -0700 podcrew@extrahoop.com http://www.titanstrike.com) will begin in June and the field will be further narrowed to 5 finalists through a combination of performance and a panel of industry judges. The Miss Video Game finals will feature five top female gamers selected from over 400 world-wide contestants through online voting and tournament play. The event will feature three days of gaming over multiple platforms, including retro systems as well as other exciting game related entertainment. The top gamer will be crowned Miss Video Game 2007 and will receive an all-expenses paid trip to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico among other prizes. About the Arcadia Festival First and one-of-a-kind public event open to all video game enthusiasts throughout Canada, the Arcadia Festival endeavors to gather a large number of gamers, both veteran and novice, so that they may discover the fantastic world of video games in a setting worthy of the gaming industry, thus encouraging proper networking and sharing between participants. Creators, organizations and individuals hailing from all walks of life work and play... To read the press release in full goto http://www.prweb.com/releases/missvideogame/titanstrike/prweb529565.htm]]> Mark Donovan Miss Video Game Announces Finals Move to Arcadia Festival http://www.titanstrike.com) will begin in June and the field will be further narrowed to 5 finalists through a combination of performance and a panel of industry judges. The Miss Video Game finals will feature five top female gamers selected from over 400 world-wide contestants through online voting and tournament play. The event will feature three days of gaming over multiple platforms, including retro systems as well as other exciting game related entertainment. The top gamer will be crowned Miss Video Game 2007 and will receive an all-expenses paid trip to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico among other prizes. About the Arcadia Festival First and one-of-a-kind public event open to all video game enthusiasts throughout Canada, the Arcadia Festival endeavors to gather a large number of gamers, both veteran and novice, so that they may discover the fantastic world of video games in a setting worthy of the gaming industry, thus encouraging proper networking and sharing between participants. Creators, organizations and individuals hailing from all walks of life work and play... To read the press release in full goto http://www.prweb.com/releases/missvideogame/titanstrike/prweb529565.htm]]> 00:15:00 no miss video game, video game tournaments, video game tournament, game tournaments, video games, games, online tournaments, online video game competitions, professional gamers, titan strike, www.titanstrike.com, titanstrike, mvg, festival arcadia http://www.prweb.com/releases/videogames/contest/prweb520131.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/videogames/contest/prweb520131.htm Gamespeek is holding a contest asking gamers why they play video games. Users simply need to register for the forum at Gamespeek.com and reply to the contest page at the top of the forum. The winner receives a game of his or her choice. [PRWeb Apr 19, 2007] http://www.prweb.com/releases/videogames/contest/prweb520131.htm Wed, 18 Apr 2007 16:32:15 -0700 podcrew@extrahoop.com Gamespeek is holding a promotional contest asking gamers why they pick up their controllers. Hosts Aaron Apple, Lauren Miller and Chris Palmer will randomly reward one person who responds to the question on their forum, "Why do you play video games?" The winner will receive a copy of any one video game of their choice for Nintendo Wii, Nintendo DS, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 2, Sony PSP or XBox 360. "We are having the contest on our forum because it is the best place to share ideas, discuss the industry and have debates," Apple said. "I'm sure this contest will spark some lively discussion among our current members and bring in some new members to participate as well." The hosts of Gamespeek will draw the name of the winner during a future episode of the show. The winner will be notified via email and they will be able to select the game. Contestants simply need to register for the forum and reply to the contest thread at the top of the page. "We've held a few contests before with a lot of success," Miller said. "We gave away a ton of E3 swag to three different listeners in May and a free game when we had a contest to rename our podcast." About Gamespeek: Gamespeek (formerly known as Pacific Standard Time) is a video game podcast that comes out every week. The podcast brings listeners the latest gaming news, reviews, previews, release dates and more. Each week a different video game related band is featured during the podcast. Hosts Aaron Apple, Chris Palmer and Lauren Miller all reside in the Pacific Northwest and have been Podcasting since March 2006. Aaron and Lauren have covered the video game industry trade show E3 two years in a row and the three of them hope to travel to Los Angeles this October for the new E For All Expo. Gamespeek can be found on iTunes by clicking here. Contact: Aaron Apple 360-540-0831 Lauren Miller 206-963-6951 Chris Palmer 360-466-8316 Hosts http://www.gamespeek.com gamespeek(at)gmail.com # # #]]> AARON APPLE Gamespeek Podcast Rewards Gamers with Video Game of Their Choice Gamespeek is holding a promotional contest asking gamers why they pick up their controllers. Hosts Aaron Apple, Lauren Miller and Chris Palmer will randomly reward one person who responds to the question on their forum, "Why do you play video games?" The winner will receive a copy of any one video game of their choice for Nintendo Wii, Nintendo DS, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 2, Sony PSP or XBox 360. "We are having the contest on our forum because it is the best place to share ideas, discuss the industry and have debates," Apple said. "I'm sure this contest will spark some lively discussion among our current members and bring in some new members to participate as well." The hosts of Gamespeek will draw the name of the winner during a future episode of the show. The winner will be notified via email and they will be able to select the game. Contestants simply need to register for the forum and reply to the contest thread at the top of the page. "We've held a few contests before with a lot of success," Miller said. "We gave away a ton of E3 swag to three different listeners in May and a free game when we had a contest to rename our podcast." About Gamespeek: Gamespeek (formerly known as Pacific Standard Time) is a video game podcast that comes out every week. The podcast brings listeners the latest gaming news, reviews, previews, release dates and more. Each week a different video game related band is featured during the podcast. Hosts Aaron Apple, Chris Palmer and Lauren Miller all reside in the Pacific Northwest and have been Podcasting since March 2006. Aaron and Lauren have covered the video game industry trade show E3 two years in a row and the three of them hope to travel to Los Angeles this October for the new E For All Expo. Gamespeek can be found on iTunes by clicking here. Contact: Aaron Apple 360-540-0831 Lauren Miller 206-963-6951 Chris Palmer 360-466-8316 Hosts http://www.gamespeek.com gamespeek(at)gmail.com # # #]]> 00:15:00 no podcast, contest, gamespeek, nintendo, wii, ps2, playstation 2, playstation 3, ps3, xbox, xbox 360, 360, videogames, video games, games, gaming, nintendo wii, ds, nintendo ds, microsoft, message board, forum, e3, video game podcast, videogame podcast, gaming podcast, pacific standard time, e for all expo, why do you play videogames http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/2/prweb501518.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/2/prweb501518.htm In this week's new tee shirt design, released today; www.NerdyShirts.com brings together The Beatles "Let It Be" with the instant "nerd" classic, the Nintendo Wii, released late last year. [PRWeb Feb 1, 2007] http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/2/prweb501518.htm Thu, 1 Feb 2007 17:06:34 -0800 podcrew@extrahoop.com Nerdyshirts.com and today is no exception. This week's creation is a shirt combining the new popular Nintendo Wii with a design mimicking The Beatles' "Let it Be" album cover art, with custom-created "Miis" of each of The Beatles. Borrowing more than the album cover, the shirt borrows the album's name, as "Let it Bii." Nerdyshirts.com founders William, Jacob, and Myke release a new tee shirt on the site once a week, targeting the trendy youth nerd culture. The concept for "Let it Bii" stemmed from its very own "British invasion" of sorts. William's parents, Henrik and Georgina, visiting from the UK, suggested the general album cover Mii concept, and Jacob narrowed it down by choosing the "Let it Be" cover as the inspiration, Myke went one further by creating the individual Beatle Mii characters and publishing the Wii number on the product page, allowing everyone to Mingle with the fab four. The black tee shirt features a play on the original Beatles "Let it Be" album cover art, with images including (clockwise from the top left) John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Star in caricature form. This particular design comes in both men's and women's sizes and retails at $19.95, combining a bit of the past with new technology and quirky, fun design. This is turning out to be a strong couple of weeks for Nerdyshirts pushing on from their previous release of the Pacman headband and wristband and the now famous Nintendo Family Tree. About Nerdyshirts.com Nerdyshirts.com was launched in 2004 by Myke Armstrong and Jacob Fatoorechi, and was incorporated into the MyFatRobot.com family of sites in April 2006 by Myke, Jacob, and William Barnes. Nerdyshirts offers original funny, nerdy, and vintage tee shirts all printed on 100 percent cotton American Apparel shirts. In addition to all original designs, Nerdyshirts.com pays for full designs and even for design ideas from site visitors or customers, and offers an affiliate program for tee shirt sales. New designs and discounted t-shirts are released every Monday, and most are available in both men's and women's sizes. For additional information about NerdyShirts.com, or the new "Let it Bii" tee shirt design, please visit www.Nerdyshirts.com ###]]> William Barnes NerdyShirts.com Brings Together The Beatles and Nintendo Wii in a New Shirt Design Nerdyshirts.com and today is no exception. This week's creation is a shirt combining the new popular Nintendo Wii with a design mimicking The Beatles' "Let it Be" album cover art, with custom-created "Miis" of each of The Beatles. Borrowing more than the album cover, the shirt borrows the album's name, as "Let it Bii." Nerdyshirts.com founders William, Jacob, and Myke release a new tee shirt on the site once a week, targeting the trendy youth nerd culture. The concept for "Let it Bii" stemmed from its very own "British invasion" of sorts. William's parents, Henrik and Georgina, visiting from the UK, suggested the general album cover Mii concept, and Jacob narrowed it down by choosing the "Let it Be" cover as the inspiration, Myke went one further by creating the individual Beatle Mii characters and publishing the Wii number on the product page, allowing everyone to Mingle with the fab four. The black tee shirt features a play on the original Beatles "Let it Be" album cover art, with images including (clockwise from the top left) John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Star in caricature form. This particular design comes in both men's and women's sizes and retails at $19.95, combining a bit of the past with new technology and quirky, fun design. This is turning out to be a strong couple of weeks for Nerdyshirts pushing on from their previous release of the Pacman headband and wristband and the now famous Nintendo Family Tree. About Nerdyshirts.com Nerdyshirts.com was launched in 2004 by Myke Armstrong and Jacob Fatoorechi, and was incorporated into the MyFatRobot.com family of sites in April 2006 by Myke, Jacob, and William Barnes. Nerdyshirts offers original funny, nerdy, and vintage tee shirts all printed on 100 percent cotton American Apparel shirts. In addition to all original designs, Nerdyshirts.com pays for full designs and even for design ideas from site visitors or customers, and offers an affiliate program for tee shirt sales. New designs and discounted t-shirts are released every Monday, and most are available in both men's and women's sizes. For additional information about NerdyShirts.com, or the new "Let it Bii" tee shirt design, please visit www.Nerdyshirts.com ###]]> 00:15:00 no FUNNY T-SHIRTS, VINTAGE T-SHIRTS, TSHIRTS, SHIRTS, TEE SHIRTS, NINTENDO, WII, PS3, XBOX 360, BEATLES, THE BEATLES, LET IT BE, LET IT BII, NERDYSHIRTS, NERD, GEEK, BEATLES T SHIRT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/1/prweb494800.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/1/prweb494800.htm Global Phone Billing Solution is popular with Asian surfers. [PRWeb Jan 4, 2007] http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/1/prweb494800.htm Thu, 4 Jan 2007 11:48:58 -0800 podcrew@extrahoop.com PasswordByCall has reported a 180% increase in sales from Asia during the last year. The company says its global phone billing solution is proving to be particularly popular with Asian surfers, most of whom do not have a credit card. "The telephone makes for an ideal billing mechanism since it so ubiquitous" observes Marc Jarrett, their Business Development Manager "Web content owners can use us to sell digital content such as information, music, software, games or subscriptions to a global audience" IP Geo-Targeted in 37 languages, surfers are invited to call a premium rate telephone number in order to receive the password needed in order to gain access to the desired content. Local domestic premium rate numbers are employed for all countries that support them, surfers need to make a regular IDD (International Direct Dial) call in those that do not. "We are practically the only solution that allows content owners to make money from China" comments Jarrett "credit card penetration there is still negligible - but practically everyone has access to a phone". The company has interconnect revenue share agreements in place with over 50 telcos worldwide, is free to set up, and pays its clients bi-weekly. Customers can track their sales from over 240 countries in real-time on the web. "Typically the payment cycle with premium rate numbers is between 45-90 days" says Jarrett "We do not expect our customers to wait that long for their money, so we factor payment and pay them long before we get paid". The Swiss owners of PasswordByCall have been pay-per-call pioneers since 1994 and have paid over $250m to their partners during that time. ###]]> MARC JARRETT PasswordByCall Reports Record Sales in Asia PasswordByCall has reported a 180% increase in sales from Asia during the last year. The company says its global phone billing solution is proving to be particularly popular with Asian surfers, most of whom do not have a credit card. "The telephone makes for an ideal billing mechanism since it so ubiquitous" observes Marc Jarrett, their Business Development Manager "Web content owners can use us to sell digital content such as information, music, software, games or subscriptions to a global audience" IP Geo-Targeted in 37 languages, surfers are invited to call a premium rate telephone number in order to receive the password needed in order to gain access to the desired content. Local domestic premium rate numbers are employed for all countries that support them, surfers need to make a regular IDD (International Direct Dial) call in those that do not. "We are practically the only solution that allows content owners to make money from China" comments Jarrett "credit card penetration there is still negligible - but practically everyone has access to a phone". The company has interconnect revenue share agreements in place with over 50 telcos worldwide, is free to set up, and pays its clients bi-weekly. Customers can track their sales from over 240 countries in real-time on the web. "Typically the payment cycle with premium rate numbers is between 45-90 days" says Jarrett "We do not expect our customers to wait that long for their money, so we factor payment and pay them long before we get paid". The Swiss owners of PasswordByCall have been pay-per-call pioneers since 1994 and have paid over $250m to their partners during that time. ###]]> 00:15:00 no BILLING, ONLINE BILLING, PROCESSING, ECOMMERCE, PAY-PER-CALL http://www.prweb.com/releases/neourban/paxstereo/prweb489749.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/neourban/paxstereo/prweb489749.htm Pax Stereo has announced a new NeoUrban Internet Television Network, and plans to joint venture with indie artists and major labels alike in the development of custom designed meganiche internet television channels. As building efforts continue on their own vlogging-based networks, Pax Stereo reveals the previously super secret list of coveted ".tv" domain properties, and announces that clients are also finally being accepted on a limited first come basis for integrated social networking services. [PRWeb Dec 13, 2006] http://www.prweb.com/releases/neourban/paxstereo/prweb489749.htm Wed, 13 Dec 2006 16:36:10 -0800 podcrew@extrahoop.com www.neourban.tv) is an example of their work-in-progress, and now the key is adding the channels of those artists willing to be pioneers. Victor Allen, who is championing the company's early promotion efforts, is confident and points to Pax Stereo's treasure chest of artist urls as a strong infrastructure to build upon. "If we get even one tenth of the artists whose urls we have to come on board... well, the rest is history. The point is that we aren't trying to hijack artist's names and urls, we just knew that having those properties, in conjunction with the platform we have developed, makes a potentially very profitable situation and a stronger bargaining position." Mario explains that the key is demonstrating that a relationship benefits the artists. "We want to partner with artists who share our indie spirit, and get them onboard before we close our deal. This way they stand to benefit more directly from the early discussions. Once we have the backing of Google and YouTube, or anyone approaching this level, then we have all the clout we need to approach even the biggest stars or artists. We can potentially develop individual niche channels for the likes of Oliver Stone, Quentin Tarantino, Celine Dion, Alicia Keys, and others, all of whom we already have urls for. All this with minimal overhead and maximum flexibility. We are telling the artists and labels that we intend to create a design totally consistent with their own personality. They can change and edit their own profiles and play lists as much as they please." Mario bristles at the notion that Pax Stereo is merely acting as brokers for high demand urls. "We have no intentions whatsoever to attempt to profit, either directly or indirectly, on holdings where we have no relationship with the artist whose name is involved. We will just hold onto these, and talk to them in a year or so when the environment has changed, and everyone knows the value. But of course, the deal will be much different then. Look at how the value of YouTube changed over six months. Who's to say just what the value of the Pax Stereo Tv Networks is? Makes one pause..." Mario also points out that Pax Stereo has plans to reach out to the recent victims of corporate consolidations and takeovers, and has specific plans for the likes of radio personalities such as Bill Buchner (www.billbuchner.tv) and JJ Kennedy (www.jjkennedy.tv). "Maybe now is the... To read the press release in full goto http://www.prweb.com/releases/neourban/paxstereo/prweb489749.htm]]> Victor Allen NeoUrban Tv Network Unveiled as Pax Stereo™ Plans Custom Meganiche Channels for Indies & Major Labels -- Previously Secret List of ".Tv" Properties Revealed www.neourban.tv) is an example of their work-in-progress, and now the key is adding the channels of those artists willing to be pioneers. Victor Allen, who is championing the company's early promotion efforts, is confident and points to Pax Stereo's treasure chest of artist urls as a strong infrastructure to build upon. "If we get even one tenth of the artists whose urls we have to come on board... well, the rest is history. The point is that we aren't trying to hijack artist's names and urls, we just knew that having those properties, in conjunction with the platform we have developed, makes a potentially very profitable situation and a stronger bargaining position." Mario explains that the key is demonstrating that a relationship benefits the artists. "We want to partner with artists who share our indie spirit, and get them onboard before we close our deal. This way they stand to benefit more directly from the early discussions. Once we have the backing of Google and YouTube, or anyone approaching this level, then we have all the clout we need to approach even the biggest stars or artists. We can potentially develop individual niche channels for the likes of Oliver Stone, Quentin Tarantino, Celine Dion, Alicia Keys, and others, all of whom we already have urls for. All this with minimal overhead and maximum flexibility. We are telling the artists and labels that we intend to create a design totally consistent with their own personality. They can change and edit their own profiles and play lists as much as they please." Mario bristles at the notion that Pax Stereo is merely acting as brokers for high demand urls. "We have no intentions whatsoever to attempt to profit, either directly or indirectly, on holdings where we have no relationship with the artist whose name is involved. We will just hold onto these, and talk to them in a year or so when the environment has changed, and everyone knows the value. But of course, the deal will be much different then. Look at how the value of YouTube changed over six months. Who's to say just what the value of the Pax Stereo Tv Networks is? Makes one pause..." Mario also points out that Pax Stereo has plans to reach out to the recent victims of corporate consolidations and takeovers, and has specific plans for the likes of radio personalities such as Bill Buchner (www.billbuchner.tv) and JJ Kennedy (www.jjkennedy.tv). "Maybe now is the... To read the press release in full goto http://www.prweb.com/releases/neourban/paxstereo/prweb489749.htm]]> 00:15:00 no MARIO HEMSLEY, PAXSTEREO, INDIE, NEOSOUL, NEOURBAN, PAX, STEREO, MUSIC, VLOG, VICTOR ALLEN, INTERNET TELEVISION, TV http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/12/prweb485945.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/12/prweb485945.htm New NVIDIA nForce® 680a SLI™ MCP-based motherboards with new AMD Athlon 64 FX-70 Series Processors redefines the ultimate PC category and introduces a new class of "megatasking" consumer desktop PCs with massive computing power. [PRWeb Dec 6, 2006] http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/12/prweb485945.htm Tue, 5 Dec 2006 14:37:42 -0800 podcrew@extrahoop.com Bryan Del Rizzo NVIDIA Introduces the Heart of the Definitive 'Megatasking' Computing Platform 00:15:00 no NVIDIA, AMD, NFORCE, GEFORCE, VISTA, DIRECTX, AMD QUAD FX, ATHLON 64 FX-70 http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/12/prweb486228.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/12/prweb486228.htm For parents of ADHD children, the holidays are the most stressful time of the year. With a little planning, stress can be reduced. NASA inspired technology is available to teach ADHD children to develop good behaviors and promote family harmony. [PRWeb Dec 5, 2006] http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/12/prweb486228.htm Wed, 6 Dec 2006 17:12:13 -0800 podcrew@extrahoop.com ADHD child, the holidays are more stressful than any other time of the year. Change in routine, visits from relatives, and holiday excitement frequently result in increased hyperactivity, fighting, and disruptive behavior. The good news is that there are some strategies you can use to reduce stress and increase holiday joy. "An ADHD child's brain is just not wired to fully pay attention or control disruptive behavior which can annoy holiday visitors. ADHD children want to behave well, but the mechanism to behave well isn't strong. Fortunately, given correct training, the brain can adjust and correct itself because it's quite flexible," says veteran educator and ADHD expert, Peter Freer. Freer spent two decades researching and developing attention training technology to increase attention and improve behaviors for ADHD children and adults. Inspired by technology NASA used to train pilots and astronauts to pay attention in the cockpit, Freer created Play Attention, a helmet lined with sensors that allows students to control computer games by mind alone - the students' mind acts as the joystick or mouse. The comprehensive learning system not only empowers students to move objects on screen by concentration, but also uses games to teach them to behave correctly in social situations. Play Attention is easy-to-use and highly motivating. Used with a parent or coach, it's an ideal tool to teach children to focus and stay on task and help children develop good behaviors while eliminating unwanted behaviors. The key to achieving these goals is deliberate practice. "When you ask an ADHD child pay attention or to change their behavior, they are usually totally unaware that they aren't paying attention or misbehaving. This ability has to be learned, and you have to have the right tools to teach it," contends Freer. "Along with a Play Attention training program, parents can add structure to their routine. ADHD children often don't adjust to unexpected changes. Let your child know who is coming to visit during the holiday weeks in advance - then remind them each week," says Freer whose Play Attention learning system is used in thousands of homes and schools worldwide. Plan activities for your ADHD child and discuss his or her role when family members arrive. Prior planning and less surprises can translate into less stress and more family harmony. To learn more about how and why Play Attention works, visit www.playattention.com ###]]> Barbara Rollar Reduce ADHD Holiday Stress ADHD child, the holidays are more stressful than any other time of the year. Change in routine, visits from relatives, and holiday excitement frequently result in increased hyperactivity, fighting, and disruptive behavior. The good news is that there are some strategies you can use to reduce stress and increase holiday joy. "An ADHD child's brain is just not wired to fully pay attention or control disruptive behavior which can annoy holiday visitors. ADHD children want to behave well, but the mechanism to behave well isn't strong. Fortunately, given correct training, the brain can adjust and correct itself because it's quite flexible," says veteran educator and ADHD expert, Peter Freer. Freer spent two decades researching and developing attention training technology to increase attention and improve behaviors for ADHD children and adults. Inspired by technology NASA used to train pilots and astronauts to pay attention in the cockpit, Freer created Play Attention, a helmet lined with sensors that allows students to control computer games by mind alone - the students' mind acts as the joystick or mouse. The comprehensive learning system not only empowers students to move objects on screen by concentration, but also uses games to teach them to behave correctly in social situations. Play Attention is easy-to-use and highly motivating. Used with a parent or coach, it's an ideal tool to teach children to focus and stay on task and help children develop good behaviors while eliminating unwanted behaviors. The key to achieving these goals is deliberate practice. "When you ask an ADHD child pay attention or to change their behavior, they are usually totally unaware that they aren't paying attention or misbehaving. This ability has to be learned, and you have to have the right tools to teach it," contends Freer. "Along with a Play Attention training program, parents can add structure to their routine. ADHD children often don't adjust to unexpected changes. Let your child know who is coming to visit during the holiday weeks in advance - then remind them each week," says Freer whose Play Attention learning system is used in thousands of homes and schools worldwide. Plan activities for your ADHD child and discuss his or her role when family members arrive. Prior planning and less surprises can translate into less stress and more family harmony. To learn more about how and why Play Attention works, visit www.playattention.com ###]]> 00:15:00 no ADHD, ADD, ATTENTION DEFICIT, ATTENTION DEFICIT DISORDER, ATTENTION DEFICIT/HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER, FAMILY, STRESS, NASA, PLAY ATTENTION, PETER FREER, COMPUTER GAMES, BEHAVIOR, FAMILY HARMONY, MOTIVATION, STRESS RELIEF, PARENTS, CHILD, CHILDREN, KIDS, STUDENTS, YOUTH, TEENAGER, TEEN, PARENTING, STRESS, HOLIDAY, CHRISTMAS, HOLIDAY STRESS, DISORGANIZED, ORGANIZATION, TIME MANAGEMENT, PLANNING, TEACHING, LEARNING, EDUCATION, TRAINING, ATTENTION, ATTENTION SKILLS, ATTENTION TRAINING, FOCUS, CONCENTRATION, BRAIN, PLASTICITY, SELF-REGULATION, MINDFULNESS, ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE, ALTERNATIVE THERAPY, THINKING, LEARNING DISABILITIES, LEARNING DIFFERENCES, LEARNING DISORDERS, LEARNING STYLES, EDUCATIONAL SOFTWARE http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/12/prweb487350.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/12/prweb487350.htm Prizola.com, a Google search partner, is giving away free 3-day/2-night vacation getaway certificates and other prizes to randomly selected searchers every hour in a brand new sweepstakes. [PRWeb Dec 5, 2006] http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/12/prweb487350.htm Mon, 11 Dec 2006 10:56:48 -0800 podcrew@extrahoop.com http://www.Prizola.com, a prize portal website dedicated to giving prizes away every hour, is now one of the most talked about websites on the internet. Based around the idea that you search Google to win, Prizola allows users a plethora of opportunities to generate prizes. By using the website to search Google for Internet results, you automatically will be entered into a daily sweepstakes drawing. If you are the lucky winner, a page will be displayed stating that you won. Currently, Prizola is in its Beta testing phase and open to the public. Surfers can win a 3-day/2-two night vacation getaway, Amazon.com gift certificates, Fandango Movie Passes and other prizes at randomly generated times every hour. For those seeking a new fortune or relaxing vacation, this may be the path to a lavish lifestyle. "Prizola is going to revolutionize the sweepstakes industry with our frequency of prizes and unique selection processes," says founder Maurice Evans, a Business Coach and serial entrepreneur. While there are dozens of websites falsely claiming to offer cars and cash to users, Prizola.com is adamant in keeping their promise. At present, they are the first website that actually allows users to additionally win via text messaging. What's the catch? As long as they use the text messaging application on Prizola.com, users can text their friends up to five times a day, thus securing a chance at winning. Furthermore, if they win a prize, their friend who they messaged will also win the same item. Prizola does not require any registration, application, signup or personal information, unless you win, and then only your mailing information is needed to send your prize. About Prizola Prizola.com is a sweepstakes prize portal which offers visitors an opportunity to win free prizes through playing games, text messaging and searching via Google. The Prizola website delivers superior search results as well as provides great prizes to visitors; simultaneously building brand loyalty and generating repeat visitors. Learn more about Prizola, or find what you are searching for at www.Prizola.com ###]]> Maurice Evans Google Search Partner's Sweepstakes Is Giving Away A Vacation Every Hour http://www.Prizola.com, a prize portal website dedicated to giving prizes away every hour, is now one of the most talked about websites on the internet. Based around the idea that you search Google to win, Prizola allows users a plethora of opportunities to generate prizes. By using the website to search Google for Internet results, you automatically will be entered into a daily sweepstakes drawing. If you are the lucky winner, a page will be displayed stating that you won. Currently, Prizola is in its Beta testing phase and open to the public. Surfers can win a 3-day/2-two night vacation getaway, Amazon.com gift certificates, Fandango Movie Passes and other prizes at randomly generated times every hour. For those seeking a new fortune or relaxing vacation, this may be the path to a lavish lifestyle. "Prizola is going to revolutionize the sweepstakes industry with our frequency of prizes and unique selection processes," says founder Maurice Evans, a Business Coach and serial entrepreneur. While there are dozens of websites falsely claiming to offer cars and cash to users, Prizola.com is adamant in keeping their promise. At present, they are the first website that actually allows users to additionally win via text messaging. What's the catch? As long as they use the text messaging application on Prizola.com, users can text their friends up to five times a day, thus securing a chance at winning. Furthermore, if they win a prize, their friend who they messaged will also win the same item. Prizola does not require any registration, application, signup or personal information, unless you win, and then only your mailing information is needed to send your prize. About Prizola Prizola.com is a sweepstakes prize portal which offers visitors an opportunity to win free prizes through playing games, text messaging and searching via Google. The Prizola website delivers superior search results as well as provides great prizes to visitors; simultaneously building brand loyalty and generating repeat visitors. Learn more about Prizola, or find what you are searching for at www.Prizola.com ###]]> 00:15:00 no SWEEPSTAKES, CONTEST, SEARCH ENGINE, GOOGLE, BLINGO, WINZY, PRIZOLA, CASH, WIN, PRIZES http://www.prweb.com/releases/ipod/remote/prweb486359.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/ipod/remote/prweb486359.htm Keyspan's TuneView for iPod, is a powerful remote with color LCD screen and 2-way RF connectivity that lets you browse and fully control your Apple iPod. Available now from Keyspan's online store and other leading resellers, TuneView's MSRP is $179. [PRWeb Dec 4, 2006] http://www.prweb.com/releases/ipod/remote/prweb486359.htm Tue, 5 Dec 2006 15:21:44 -0800 podcrew@extrahoop.com Keyspan announced it is now shipping "TuneView for iPod," a powerful remote with color LCD screen and 2-way RF connectivity that provides a new wireless way to manage your iPod. "TuneView is unique. It's unlike any iPod remote that you've used before," explained Keyspan president Mike Ridenhour. "TuneView features a color LCD screen that lets you remotely view the contents of your iPod and control playback -- allowing you to manage the iPod as if it were in your hands." TuneView for iPod consists of a 2-way RF remote with color LCD screen, a universal iPod dock, a USB power adapter, audio and USB cables, and selected dock inserts. Together these components allow you to: * Connect the iPod to a stereo or powered speakers using the audio line out jack * Connect the iPod to a TV using the S-Video jack * Charge the iPod from an AC outlet using the USB Power Adapter * Browse and control the iPod from around the house with LCD remote Additionally, the TuneView Dock can be used to sync an iPod with iTunes running on a PC or Mac, and TuneView supports English, German, French, and Spanish. "Both the TuneView dock and TuneView remote are USB devices that can be updated via a firmware download, just like an iPod," noted Ridenhour. "Over time, Keyspan will release firmware updates that will add new capabilities to TuneView." Available now in North America, with an MSRP of just $179, TuneView is available from the Keyspan store, Amazon.com, PC Connection, TigerDirect, Buy.com, MicroCenter and other leading computer products resellers. TuneView is available to resellers via Ingram Micro, D&H and Wynit. TuneView for iPod will be available outside North America in January 2007. About Keyspan Keyspan offers the industry's most comprehensive line of remote controls for the PC, Mac and iPod. Keyspan presentation remotes are top sellers in the business and education markets. Keyspan's entertainment remotes are valued by consumers using a PC, Mac or iPod for music and video. Editors can reach Keyspan at 510-222-0131. The Keyspan website is located at http://www.keyspan.com Contacts: Mike Ridenhour, Keyspan, 510-222-0131 x102 Bill Gram-Reefer, WORLDVIEW, 925-323-3169 ###]]> BILL GRAM-REEFER Keyspan Ships TuneView Remote for Apple iPod Keyspan announced it is now shipping "TuneView for iPod," a powerful remote with color LCD screen and 2-way RF connectivity that provides a new wireless way to manage your iPod. "TuneView is unique. It's unlike any iPod remote that you've used before," explained Keyspan president Mike Ridenhour. "TuneView features a color LCD screen that lets you remotely view the contents of your iPod and control playback -- allowing you to manage the iPod as if it were in your hands." TuneView for iPod consists of a 2-way RF remote with color LCD screen, a universal iPod dock, a USB power adapter, audio and USB cables, and selected dock inserts. Together these components allow you to: * Connect the iPod to a stereo or powered speakers using the audio line out jack * Connect the iPod to a TV using the S-Video jack * Charge the iPod from an AC outlet using the USB Power Adapter * Browse and control the iPod from around the house with LCD remote Additionally, the TuneView Dock can be used to sync an iPod with iTunes running on a PC or Mac, and TuneView supports English, German, French, and Spanish. "Both the TuneView dock and TuneView remote are USB devices that can be updated via a firmware download, just like an iPod," noted Ridenhour. "Over time, Keyspan will release firmware updates that will add new capabilities to TuneView." Available now in North America, with an MSRP of just $179, TuneView is available from the Keyspan store, Amazon.com, PC Connection, TigerDirect, Buy.com, MicroCenter and other leading computer products resellers. TuneView is available to resellers via Ingram Micro, D&H and Wynit. TuneView for iPod will be available outside North America in January 2007. About Keyspan Keyspan offers the industry's most comprehensive line of remote controls for the PC, Mac and iPod. Keyspan presentation remotes are top sellers in the business and education markets. Keyspan's entertainment remotes are valued by consumers using a PC, Mac or iPod for music and video. Editors can reach Keyspan at 510-222-0131. The Keyspan website is located at http://www.keyspan.com Contacts: Mike Ridenhour, Keyspan, 510-222-0131 x102 Bill Gram-Reefer, WORLDVIEW, 925-323-3169 ###]]> 00:15:00 no APPLE, IPOD, REMOTE, KEYSPAN, TUNEVIEW, TUNEVIEW FOR IPOD, DOCK, MP3, IPOD NAN, APPLE IPOD, VIDEO IPOD, IPOD SHUFFLE, IPOD ACCESSORY, IPOD MINI, IPOD SPEAKER, REMOTE CONTROL, UNIVERSAL REMOTE CONTROL, UNIVERSAL REMOTE, RF, 2-WAY, CONNECTIVITY, TUNES, CLIPS, ITUNES, ITUNES STORE, SYNCH, MAC, PC, STEREO, TV, TELEVISION, USB, AUDIO http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/11/prweb481629.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/11/prweb481629.htm The new NVIDIA SLI Marketplace will allow consumers in the United States to:1) Buy SLI-certified products, such as motherboards, graphics cards, power supplies, system memory, computer cases, and complete systems2) Sell SLI-components, via online eBay item listings3) Build your own SLI desktop PC from the ground up or upgrade your current system to an SLI-powered PCBy consolidating more than 50 different destinations, including system builder sites, e-tail sites and eBay item listings, the NVIDIA SLI Marketplace is the premiere destination in the U.S. for every PC gamers' hardware needs. [PRWeb Nov 21, 2006] http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/11/prweb481629.htm Tue, 21 Nov 2006 15:31:19 -0800 podcrew@extrahoop.com www.slizone.com/marketplace, the NVIDIA SLI Marketplace will allow consumers in the United States to: - Buy SLI-certified products, such as motherboards, graphics cards, power supplies, system memory, computer cases, and complete systems - Sell SLI-components, via online eBay item listings - Build your own SLI desktop PC from the ground up or upgrade your current system to an SLI-powered PC By consolidating more than 50 different destinations, including system builder sites, e-tail sites and eBay item listings, the NVIDIA SLI Marketplace is the premiere destination in the U.S. for every PC gamers' hardware needs. "We are very excited about the SLI Marketplace," said Doug Marrs, marketing vice president at Buy.com. "Step by step, it walks do-it-yourself customers through the process of building a state-of-the-art gaming PC, ensuring that all of the components are compatible. Even customers not previously familiar with SLI technology can now make intelligent purchases from our wide range of PC component offerings. We have even partnered with NVIDIA to offer SLI-compatible bundles for customers who want a convenient one-click solution." Located on NVIDIA's SLIZone, a thriving community web site dedicated to SLI technology, the SLI Marketplace makes it easy for customers to search for and find a second compatible graphics card from the leading online computer stores even years after the original PC purchase. The SLI Marketplace features an analyzer that can inform users which graphics card they need, and then provide options for users to immediately purchase new or lower-priced second-hand cards. Budget-conscious gamers can use the SLI Marketplace to buy or build SLI-Ready PCs starting at $499. "Every gaming PC should have SLI technology; having the ability to add a second graphics card in the future is the most cost-effective upgrade you can make to extend the life of your PC," said Eric Cheung, vice president at Cyberpower Inc. "Our customers get the performance they need for today's games and the flexibility to upgrade to a second graphics card if they need more performance in the future." NVIDIA participation in the eBay Developers Program enables customers to sell SLI-Ready components to eBay users. "Now you can sell your old components and find the right hardware to upgrade your SLI PC--simply, quickly, and in one place," said Ujesh Desai, general manager, desktop GPUs at NVIDIA. "We've taken the guesswork and the legwork out of buying, selling, and configuring SLI-certified components." The SLI Marketplace is located at: www.slizone.com/marketplace About NVIDIA NVIDIA Corporation is the worldwide leader in programmable graphics processor technologies. The Company creates innovative, industry-changing products for computing, consumer electronics, and mobile devices. NVIDIA is headquartered in Santa Clara, CA and has offices throughout Asia, Europe, and the Americas. For more information, visit www.nvidia.com. Certain statements in this press release including, but not limited to, statements as to the features, uses and capabilities of the SLI Marketplace, consolidation... To read the press release in full goto http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/11/prweb481629.htm]]> Ken Brown NVIDIA Launches The SLI Marketplace -- The Ultimate Destination for Consumers Looking to Buy, Build, or Sell PC Gaming Products www.slizone.com/marketplace, the NVIDIA SLI Marketplace will allow consumers in the United States to: - Buy SLI-certified products, such as motherboards, graphics cards, power supplies, system memory, computer cases, and complete systems - Sell SLI-components, via online eBay item listings - Build your own SLI desktop PC from the ground up or upgrade your current system to an SLI-powered PC By consolidating more than 50 different destinations, including system builder sites, e-tail sites and eBay item listings, the NVIDIA SLI Marketplace is the premiere destination in the U.S. for every PC gamers' hardware needs. "We are very excited about the SLI Marketplace," said Doug Marrs, marketing vice president at Buy.com. "Step by step, it walks do-it-yourself customers through the process of building a state-of-the-art gaming PC, ensuring that all of the components are compatible. Even customers not previously familiar with SLI technology can now make intelligent purchases from our wide range of PC component offerings. We have even partnered with NVIDIA to offer SLI-compatible bundles for customers who want a convenient one-click solution." Located on NVIDIA's SLIZone, a thriving community web site dedicated to SLI technology, the SLI Marketplace makes it easy for customers to search for and find a second compatible graphics card from the leading online computer stores even years after the original PC purchase. The SLI Marketplace features an analyzer that can inform users which graphics card they need, and then provide options for users to immediately purchase new or lower-priced second-hand cards. Budget-conscious gamers can use the SLI Marketplace to buy or build SLI-Ready PCs starting at $499. "Every gaming PC should have SLI technology; having the ability to add a second graphics card in the future is the most cost-effective upgrade you can make to extend the life of your PC," said Eric Cheung, vice president at Cyberpower Inc. "Our customers get the performance they need for today's games and the flexibility to upgrade to a second graphics card if they need more performance in the future." NVIDIA participation in the eBay Developers Program enables customers to sell SLI-Ready components to eBay users. "Now you can sell your old components and find the right hardware to upgrade your SLI PC--simply, quickly, and in one place," said Ujesh Desai, general manager, desktop GPUs at NVIDIA. "We've taken the guesswork and the legwork out of buying, selling, and configuring SLI-certified components." The SLI Marketplace is located at: www.slizone.com/marketplace About NVIDIA NVIDIA Corporation is the worldwide leader in programmable graphics processor technologies. The Company creates innovative, industry-changing products for computing, consumer electronics, and mobile devices. NVIDIA is headquartered in Santa Clara, CA and has offices throughout Asia, Europe, and the Americas. For more information, visit www.nvidia.com. Certain statements in this press release including, but not limited to, statements as to the features, uses and capabilities of the SLI Marketplace, consolidation... To read the press release in full goto http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/11/prweb481629.htm]]> 00:15:00 no SLI, NVIDIA, GRAPHICS CARDS, PC GAMING HARDWARE http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/11/prweb478359.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/11/prweb478359.htm Umbria captures consumer opinions on budding mobile entertainment medium in quarterly syndicated report. [PRWeb Nov 14, 2006] http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/11/prweb478359.htm Mon, 20 Nov 2006 15:22:41 -0800 podcrew@extrahoop.com blog research and consumer generated media (CGM) for market insight, has released the first comprehensive look at mobile TV user demographics and habits, captured from online blogosphere conversations. Umbria is offering its syndicated Mobile TV reports on a subscription basis, including quarterly updates, to help marketers and other interested parties track this rapidly evolving market. The summer of 2006 may turn out to be the real genesis of mobile TV services. Online conversations about this emerging medium increased steadily in the blogosphere over the summer months and into the fall, underlining a growing interest and aligning with adoption rates. Key findings from the Q3 2006 report include: • Males posted two-thirds of the comments about mobile TV usage • TV shows and movies are the most commonly cited mobile TV content viewed on handhelds • Bloggers are more likely to download mobile TV content versus view it in real time • Online conversations about mobile TV range fairly equally across all age groups, from Baby Boomers (aged 45 - 62) to Generation X (aged 30 - 45) to Generation Y (aged 15 - 30) • Bloggers prefer dedicated media devices by a wide margin over using multi-purpose handhelds such as cell phones, PDAs and smart phones • Cost is the most significant barrier to mobile TV adoption, according to bloggers "The blogosphere is a powerful medium for obtaining an early, qualitative read on trends and attitudes," said Janet Eden-Harris, Umbria CEO. "Our study confirms a growing market of sophisticated consumers embracing downloadable entertainment, and this group is eager to chat online and share opinions." Umbria's Mobile TV Report is now available. Highlights of the study and ordering information can be found by emailing info@umbrialistens.com Umbria is unique in its ability to assess both what is being said, and who is doing the speaking in the online world. Umbria's patent-pending technology enables the company to classify posts and estimate gender and age of the speaker, as well as rapidly identify and eliminate bogus spam posts. About Umbria, Inc. Umbria is a marketing intelligence company that analyzes the unaided opinions, perceptions, attitudes and behaviors of the online world (comprised of blogs, message boards, Usenet, product review sites, etc.) and distills it into actionable insights about companies, brands, products, people and issues. Umbria analyzes voices of the online community by using proprietary Natural Language Processing and machine learning algorithms to dissect the who, what and why of online opinion, offering in-depth insights for some of the world's leading brands, including Verizon, IBM, Real Networks, France Telecom and many others. For more information on Umbria, please visit www.umbrialistens.com. ###]]> DEB KELLER Umbria Dials Into Mobile TV Viewing with Industry's First Blog Research blog research and consumer generated media (CGM) for market insight, has released the first comprehensive look at mobile TV user demographics and habits, captured from online blogosphere conversations. Umbria is offering its syndicated Mobile TV reports on a subscription basis, including quarterly updates, to help marketers and other interested parties track this rapidly evolving market. The summer of 2006 may turn out to be the real genesis of mobile TV services. Online conversations about this emerging medium increased steadily in the blogosphere over the summer months and into the fall, underlining a growing interest and aligning with adoption rates. Key findings from the Q3 2006 report include: • Males posted two-thirds of the comments about mobile TV usage • TV shows and movies are the most commonly cited mobile TV content viewed on handhelds • Bloggers are more likely to download mobile TV content versus view it in real time • Online conversations about mobile TV range fairly equally across all age groups, from Baby Boomers (aged 45 - 62) to Generation X (aged 30 - 45) to Generation Y (aged 15 - 30) • Bloggers prefer dedicated media devices by a wide margin over using multi-purpose handhelds such as cell phones, PDAs and smart phones • Cost is the most significant barrier to mobile TV adoption, according to bloggers "The blogosphere is a powerful medium for obtaining an early, qualitative read on trends and attitudes," said Janet Eden-Harris, Umbria CEO. "Our study confirms a growing market of sophisticated consumers embracing downloadable entertainment, and this group is eager to chat online and share opinions." Umbria's Mobile TV Report is now available. Highlights of the study and ordering information can be found by emailing info@umbrialistens.com Umbria is unique in its ability to assess both what is being said, and who is doing the speaking in the online world. Umbria's patent-pending technology enables the company to classify posts and estimate gender and age of the speaker, as well as rapidly identify and eliminate bogus spam posts. About Umbria, Inc. Umbria is a marketing intelligence company that analyzes the unaided opinions, perceptions, attitudes and behaviors of the online world (comprised of blogs, message boards, Usenet, product review sites, etc.) and distills it into actionable insights about companies, brands, products, people and issues. Umbria analyzes voices of the online community by using proprietary Natural Language Processing and machine learning algorithms to dissect the who, what and why of online opinion, offering in-depth insights for some of the world's leading brands, including Verizon, IBM, Real Networks, France Telecom and many others. For more information on Umbria, please visit www.umbrialistens.com. ###]]> 00:15:00 no http://www.prweb.com/releases/garthbrooks/builtbytriad/prweb467689.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/garthbrooks/builtbytriad/prweb467689.htm Artist of the century chooses Oklahoma firm to design and develop the Website. [PRWeb Nov 1, 2006] http://www.prweb.com/releases/garthbrooks/builtbytriad/prweb467689.htm Wed, 1 Nov 2006 16:29:56 -0800 podcrew@extrahoop.com Triad, an interactive and marketing firm from his home state of Oklahoma, to design and develop the website. Visitors to www.GarthBrooks.com can: * Browse Garth's interactive discography * View hundreds of photos in the one-of-a-kind photo gallery * Read the exclusive "gBook" for Garth's debut album which includes behind-the-scenes details about the beginning of his legendary career * Sign up for email updates * Download free desktops Visitors who take "The Scenic Route," as Brooks calls the broadband version, will experience an expanded site with interactive games and a high-energy introduction. The site also includes an exclusive "Garth Gear" section featuring signature shirts, hats, posters, travel mugs and more. "For us, working with Garth has been an honor," stated Brent Lollis, president of Triad. "Garth brings the same passion to the development of his website that he exhibits in his recordings and live performances. We're looking forward to the next chapters in this exciting adventure." When asked about working with Triad, Garth said, "It's nice to find a company in your own back yard that can compete worldwide." Recently Wal-Mart recognized Brooks as its all-time top-selling music artist. Brooks has sold nearly 20 million CDs in the first year of his exclusive relationship with the retailer. On November 1st, Wal-Mart released Garth Brooks: The Entertainer, which contains more than seven hours of entertainment and highlights history-making performances in the form of 15 music videos, including three never-before-seen videos. Only one-million copies will be available. Garth Brooks: The Entertainer can be purchased by visiting www.walmart.com/garthbrooks About Triad Triad works with established brands and emerging businesses to enhance their business and tell their unique story. Triad's designers, developers and consultants draw from experience in a variety of disciplines to serve clients across multiple industries. Triad specializes in custom websites, photography, interactive design, video & motion graphics, corporate branding and marketing strategy. Visit Triad at: http://www.BuiltByTriad.com Request more information at: http://www.BuiltByTriad.com/quote.cfm Visit the Official Garth Brooks website at: http://www.GarthBrooks.com ###]]> Brent Lollis Triad Launches Official Website for Garth Brooks Triad, an interactive and marketing firm from his home state of Oklahoma, to design and develop the website. Visitors to www.GarthBrooks.com can: * Browse Garth's interactive discography * View hundreds of photos in the one-of-a-kind photo gallery * Read the exclusive "gBook" for Garth's debut album which includes behind-the-scenes details about the beginning of his legendary career * Sign up for email updates * Download free desktops Visitors who take "The Scenic Route," as Brooks calls the broadband version, will experience an expanded site with interactive games and a high-energy introduction. The site also includes an exclusive "Garth Gear" section featuring signature shirts, hats, posters, travel mugs and more. "For us, working with Garth has been an honor," stated Brent Lollis, president of Triad. "Garth brings the same passion to the development of his website that he exhibits in his recordings and live performances. We're looking forward to the next chapters in this exciting adventure." When asked about working with Triad, Garth said, "It's nice to find a company in your own back yard that can compete worldwide." Recently Wal-Mart recognized Brooks as its all-time top-selling music artist. Brooks has sold nearly 20 million CDs in the first year of his exclusive relationship with the retailer. On November 1st, Wal-Mart released Garth Brooks: The Entertainer, which contains more than seven hours of entertainment and highlights history-making performances in the form of 15 music videos, including three never-before-seen videos. Only one-million copies will be available. Garth Brooks: The Entertainer can be purchased by visiting www.walmart.com/garthbrooks About Triad Triad works with established brands and emerging businesses to enhance their business and tell their unique story. Triad's designers, developers and consultants draw from experience in a variety of disciplines to serve clients across multiple industries. Triad specializes in custom websites, photography, interactive design, video & motion graphics, corporate branding and marketing strategy. Visit Triad at: http://www.BuiltByTriad.com Request more information at: http://www.BuiltByTriad.com/quote.cfm Visit the Official Garth Brooks website at: http://www.GarthBrooks.com ###]]> 00:15:00 no GARTH BROOKS, COUNTRY MUSIC, WAL-MART, WALMART.COM, CMT, CTM.COM, TRIAD, WEBSITE DEVELOPMENT, WEBSITES, PHOTOGRAPHY, INTERACTIVE DESIGN, VIDEO, MOTION GRAPHICS, CORPORATE BRANDING, MARKETING, MARKETING STRATEGY http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/10/prweb457307.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/10/prweb457307.htm Mr. Quincy Jones will make a guest appearance for the 2006 ACM Computers in Entertainment Scholarship Awards Reception co-sponsored by the American Film Institute on November 4, 2006. [PRWeb Oct 24, 2006] http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/10/prweb457307.htm Wed, 25 Oct 2006 15:29:35 -0700 podcrew@extrahoop.com 2006 Annual Scholarship Awards Reception is co-sponsored by the American Film Institute (AFI) and organized by the Institute for Education, Research, and Scholarships (IFERS) in association with ACM (Association for Computing Machinery) and ACM Computers in Entertainment. Mr. Quincy Jones has been an editorial board member of ACM Computers in Entertainment since 2003. A video interview of Quincy appeared in the January/March 2004 issue online at the ACM Computers in Entertainment magazine. The nonprofit publication promotes education in entertainment technology including computer games, movies, and music. Three outstanding students from the UK and Finland will be awarded the $15,000 scholarships sponsored by the National University of Singapore Mixed Reality Lab. Event tickets are on sale now for $50 (professionals), $45 (ACM / AFI members), and $25 (students) at http://www.acm.org/pubs/cie/scholarships.html All proceeds go to benefit the 2007 ACM Computers in Entertainment Annual Scholarships. Music entertainment will be provided by The Belles Of Bourbon Street (Jazz / Blues), Stig Mathisen (Guitarist), Merethe Mikkelsen (Vocalist), and Chris Murphy (Violinist and Composer). Register online for a chance to win 1-hour individual brainstorming sessions with Alan Kay, Seamus Blackley, and Seymour Papert: 1) Alan Kay is one of the earliest pioneers of object-oriented programming, personal computing, and graphical user interfaces. 2) A co-creator of the Xbox gaming platform at Microsoft, Seamus Blackley is an agent at the Creative Artists Agency (CAA). 3) Seymour Papert is considered the world's foremost expert on how technology can provide new ways for children to learn. All donations and event ticket purchases are 100% tax deductible in accordance with the United States tax laws. ACM and IFERS are 501(c)(3) nonprofit public charity organizations. For more information, visit http://www.acm.org/pubs/cie/scholarships.html ###]]> Newton Lee Quincy Jones to Appear at the AFI Co-Sponsored Scholarship Awards Reception 2006 Annual Scholarship Awards Reception is co-sponsored by the American Film Institute (AFI) and organized by the Institute for Education, Research, and Scholarships (IFERS) in association with ACM (Association for Computing Machinery) and ACM Computers in Entertainment. Mr. Quincy Jones has been an editorial board member of ACM Computers in Entertainment since 2003. A video interview of Quincy appeared in the January/March 2004 issue online at the ACM Computers in Entertainment magazine. The nonprofit publication promotes education in entertainment technology including computer games, movies, and music. Three outstanding students from the UK and Finland will be awarded the $15,000 scholarships sponsored by the National University of Singapore Mixed Reality Lab. Event tickets are on sale now for $50 (professionals), $45 (ACM / AFI members), and $25 (students) at http://www.acm.org/pubs/cie/scholarships.html All proceeds go to benefit the 2007 ACM Computers in Entertainment Annual Scholarships. Music entertainment will be provided by The Belles Of Bourbon Street (Jazz / Blues), Stig Mathisen (Guitarist), Merethe Mikkelsen (Vocalist), and Chris Murphy (Violinist and Composer). Register online for a chance to win 1-hour individual brainstorming sessions with Alan Kay, Seamus Blackley, and Seymour Papert: 1) Alan Kay is one of the earliest pioneers of object-oriented programming, personal computing, and graphical user interfaces. 2) A co-creator of the Xbox gaming platform at Microsoft, Seamus Blackley is an agent at the Creative Artists Agency (CAA). 3) Seymour Papert is considered the world's foremost expert on how technology can provide new ways for children to learn. All donations and event ticket purchases are 100% tax deductible in accordance with the United States tax laws. ACM and IFERS are 501(c)(3) nonprofit public charity organizations. For more information, visit http://www.acm.org/pubs/cie/scholarships.html ###]]> 00:15:00 no QUINCY JONES, AFI, AMERICAN FILM INSTITUTE, ACM, COMPUTERS IN ENTERTAINMENT, SCHOLARSHIP, AWARD, RECEPTION, MUSIC, JAZZ, BLUES http://www.prweb.com/releases/HumbertoBrenes/PokerSunglasses/prweb438988.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/HumbertoBrenes/PokerSunglasses/prweb438988.htm During this year's World Series Main Event, Humberto Brenes wore the newly developed River Rim Poker Sunglasses designed by BigFishPokerProducts. [PRWeb Sep 26, 2006] http://www.prweb.com/releases/HumbertoBrenes/PokerSunglasses/prweb438988.htm Fri, 22 Sep 2006 14:51:38 -0700 podcrew@extrahoop.com BigFish Poker Products. Also available through BigFish are custom designed Poker T-Shirts and a signature line of poker jewelry for the lady shark. BigFish Poker Products is a division of Catch The River LLC. Michele Burghardt, Certified Poker Hypnotherapist helps poker players master the psychological aspect of the game by providing personalized one-on-one Mind Mentoring sessions and by selling the four CD 'NoTilt' audio series Poker Hypnotherapy System. The new division was created due to the flurry of new product ideas developed by husband and wife poker team, Eric & Michele Burghardt. "The product ideas we had are great" says Eric Burghardt "but they just didn't mesh with Michele's 'NoTilt'Poker Hypnosis System. We created a new division so we could continue to offer unique quality poker gear to players". Every product sold by BigFish Poker Products has been personally designed and developed by the Burghardt Poker Team and only available through BigFish. With two more signature products on the horizon, visit www.BigFishPokerProducts.com or www.CatchTheRiver.com for more information or call 314.837.4193. ###]]> Michele Burghardt Humberto Brenes Debuts New BigFish Poker Shades at WSOP 2006 BigFish Poker Products. Also available through BigFish are custom designed Poker T-Shirts and a signature line of poker jewelry for the lady shark. BigFish Poker Products is a division of Catch The River LLC. Michele Burghardt, Certified Poker Hypnotherapist helps poker players master the psychological aspect of the game by providing personalized one-on-one Mind Mentoring sessions and by selling the four CD 'NoTilt' audio series Poker Hypnotherapy System. The new division was created due to the flurry of new product ideas developed by husband and wife poker team, Eric & Michele Burghardt. "The product ideas we had are great" says Eric Burghardt "but they just didn't mesh with Michele's 'NoTilt'Poker Hypnosis System. We created a new division so we could continue to offer unique quality poker gear to players". Every product sold by BigFish Poker Products has been personally designed and developed by the Burghardt Poker Team and only available through BigFish. With two more signature products on the horizon, visit www.BigFishPokerProducts.com or www.CatchTheRiver.com for more information or call 314.837.4193. ###]]> 00:15:00 no POKER SUNGLASSES, POKER SHADES, POKER STRATEGY, GAMING, POKER, TEXAS HOLDEM, POKER PRODUCTS, POKER STRATEGY, POKER JEWELRY http://www.prweb.com/releases/poker/gambling/prweb415528.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/poker/gambling/prweb415528.htm The boom in online poker has spurred phenomenal growth in poker rooms across the nation. From the Gold Strike Casino in Tunica, Mississippi to the Commerce Casino in the hills of Los Angeles, players are honing their skills online and putting them to the test in a casino. This year's World Series of Poker Main Event will draw about 8,000 poker players from around the world. They will vie for an estimated $10,000,000 first prize, life changing money for anyone in attendance. PocketFives.com (www.pocketfives.com), dedicated to online poker, recently launched PocketFivesLive.com (www.pocketfiveslive.com), featuring coverage of online poker players from PocketFives.com, both professional and amateur, playing in the biggest live tournaments. PocketFivesLive.com will make its debut just in time for this epic event. [PRWeb Jul 26, 2006] http://www.prweb.com/releases/poker/gambling/prweb415528.htm Tue, 25 Jul 2006 13:59:23 -0700 podcrew@extrahoop.com online poker has spurred phenomenal growth in poker rooms across the nation. From the Gold Strike Casino in Tunica, Mississippi to the Commerce Casino in the hills of Los Angeles, players are honing their skills online and putting them to the test in a casino. This year's World Series of Poker Main Event will draw about 8,000 poker players from around the world. They will vie for an estimated $10,000,000 first prize, life changing money for anyone in attendance. PocketFives.com, dedicated to online poker, recently launched PocketFivesLive.com, featuring coverage of online poker players from PocketFives.com, both professional and amateur, playing in the biggest live tournaments. PocketFivesLive.com will make its debut just in time for this epic event. "PocketFives.com has many skilled online poker players that are performing well both live and online," says PocketFives President Cal Spears. "Every time they'd go far in a live tournament, the entire community would rally behind them and show support. It seemed obvious that the demand was there, so we decided to launch PocketFivesLive. We've always strived to recognize online poker players' accomplishments and this was simply the next step in our evolution." PocketFivesLive.com will provide updated, in-depth coverage of the largest prize pool tournaments in the world. After the World Series of Poker in Las Vegas, the PocketFivesLive staff will move to the Bicycle Casino in Los Angeles for the World Poker Tour's Legends of Poker. Other tournaments covered will include the Bellagio Five Diamond World Poker Classic in Las Vegas, the World Poker Challenge in Reno, and the World Poker Tour Championship in April, 2007 in Las Vegas. "The quality of poker tournaments we will be able to cover is amazing," says Spears. "Our live coverage of online poker players makes an exciting addition to our ever-growing site. Online poker players face many challenges when playing in a live setting and we want to showcase their successes." Players participating in any of a dozen poker tournaments over the next year can sign up at PocketFivesLive.com. Players will be covered completely free of charge. "Anyone who wants their family, friends, and fellow online poker players back home to track their action online, should come to PocketFivesLive.com and tell us you're playing. It is celebrity status for anyone, amateur or professional" says Spears. "Just sign up an account on PocketFives.com and we will do our best to ensure your progress will be followed." The site will offer comprehensive analysis of the poker tournament at hand, along with a complete image gallery, and a featured blog compiled by the PocketFivesLive.com staff. Updates will be posted as... To read the press release in full goto http://www.prweb.com/releases/poker/gambling/prweb415528.htm]]> Dan Cypra PocketFives Launches Live Coverage of Online Poker Players for World Series of Poker online poker has spurred phenomenal growth in poker rooms across the nation. From the Gold Strike Casino in Tunica, Mississippi to the Commerce Casino in the hills of Los Angeles, players are honing their skills online and putting them to the test in a casino. This year's World Series of Poker Main Event will draw about 8,000 poker players from around the world. They will vie for an estimated $10,000,000 first prize, life changing money for anyone in attendance. PocketFives.com, dedicated to online poker, recently launched PocketFivesLive.com, featuring coverage of online poker players from PocketFives.com, both professional and amateur, playing in the biggest live tournaments. PocketFivesLive.com will make its debut just in time for this epic event. "PocketFives.com has many skilled online poker players that are performing well both live and online," says PocketFives President Cal Spears. "Every time they'd go far in a live tournament, the entire community would rally behind them and show support. It seemed obvious that the demand was there, so we decided to launch PocketFivesLive. We've always strived to recognize online poker players' accomplishments and this was simply the next step in our evolution." PocketFivesLive.com will provide updated, in-depth coverage of the largest prize pool tournaments in the world. After the World Series of Poker in Las Vegas, the PocketFivesLive staff will move to the Bicycle Casino in Los Angeles for the World Poker Tour's Legends of Poker. Other tournaments covered will include the Bellagio Five Diamond World Poker Classic in Las Vegas, the World Poker Challenge in Reno, and the World Poker Tour Championship in April, 2007 in Las Vegas. "The quality of poker tournaments we will be able to cover is amazing," says Spears. "Our live coverage of online poker players makes an exciting addition to our ever-growing site. Online poker players face many challenges when playing in a live setting and we want to showcase their successes." Players participating in any of a dozen poker tournaments over the next year can sign up at PocketFivesLive.com. Players will be covered completely free of charge. "Anyone who wants their family, friends, and fellow online poker players back home to track their action online, should come to PocketFivesLive.com and tell us you're playing. It is celebrity status for anyone, amateur or professional" says Spears. "Just sign up an account on PocketFives.com and we will do our best to ensure your progress will be followed." The site will offer comprehensive analysis of the poker tournament at hand, along with a complete image gallery, and a featured blog compiled by the PocketFivesLive.com staff. Updates will be posted as... To read the press release in full goto http://www.prweb.com/releases/poker/gambling/prweb415528.htm]]> 00:15:00 no ONLINE POKER, POKER, WORLD SERIES OF POKER, LAS VEGAS, WORLD POKER TOUR, GOLD STRIKE CASINO, CASINO, TUNICA, COMMERCE CASINO, LOS ANGELES, BICYCLE CASINO, LEGENDS OF POKER, BELLAGIO FIVE DIAMOND WORLD POKER CLASSIC, WORLD POKER CHALLENGE, RENO, WORLD POKER TOUR CHAMPIONSHIP, POKER COVERAGE, BLOG, NASHVILLE, WORLD SERIES OF OKER MAIN EVENT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/5/prweb380323.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/5/prweb380323.htm Casinos looking for a turnkey program that takes the hassles, worry and guess work out of generating future growth need look no further than the new Advocate Development System announced today by Robinson & Associates, Inc. [PRWeb May 17, 2006] http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/5/prweb380323.htm Fri, 12 May 2006 12:11:07 -0700 podcrew@extrahoop.com Advocate Development System announced today by Robinson & Associates, Inc. Advocate Development System combines Robinson & Associates’ Advocate Index™ methodology with best business practices to create casino success. “The business environment in the gaming industry is highly competitive and casinos must be equipped with the proper tools to drive themselves forward for continued success,” says Martin R. Baird, chief executive officer of Robinson & Associates, a customer service consulting firm for the gaming industry worldwide. “Advocate Index is the one number casinos need to plan their future growth and Advocate Development System gives them a structured program to leverage the index and take action.” Last October, Robinson & Associates announced its Advocate Index, a proven methodology that, through a simple survey, measures the degree to which casinos have guest advocates – guests who would be willing to risk their reputation and act as advocates for a casino by spreading positive word-of-mouth advertising of their own free will. The methodology behind Advocate Index is the result of more than a decade of research in more than a dozen industries that concludes the index has strong correlation to future growth. “Advocate Index is the baseline number that reflects where a casino is at that moment,” Baird says. “Advocate Development System utilizes the index and best practices to gauge, monitor and improve the casino’s performance and guest service. The end result is creation of more guest advocates and ever higher index scores. The higher the score, the more successful the casino will be because advocates are highly likely to return to play again and generate new business through the positive word they spread about the casino.” The best practices are leadership, program management, goals and metrics, incentives, action planning, improvement, and guest and employee closure. Baird explains them as follows: Leadership. Management must act as leaders to create a culture that clearly demonstrates how important guest advocates are. A property’s executives and managers must do more than simply support the changes needed to generate improvement. They must lead by example. Program Management. A formal program is developed and monitored. Robinson & Associates partners with a casino on the implementation of Advocate Development System and designs it so that the casino can take over when the time is right. Goals and Metrics. Measurable goals and metrics are established for all departments within the casino. They are tied to a common goal to create incremental progress and profits. Incentives. Employees are critical to providing the kind of customer service that turns guests into advocates. Incentive, reward and recognition programs are implemented to spur them on. Action Planning. An action plan is crafted to determine who will do what, when they will do it and why they will do it. Improvement. Internal improvements are identified and implemented to create more guest advocates. The improvement process likely will involve educational, fun and participant-centered... To read the press release in full goto http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/5/prweb380323.htm]]> Martin R. Baird Advocate Development System Gives Casinos Turnkey Program for Creating Future Growth, Profitability Advocate Development System announced today by Robinson & Associates, Inc. Advocate Development System combines Robinson & Associates’ Advocate Index™ methodology with best business practices to create casino success. “The business environment in the gaming industry is highly competitive and casinos must be equipped with the proper tools to drive themselves forward for continued success,” says Martin R. Baird, chief executive officer of Robinson & Associates, a customer service consulting firm for the gaming industry worldwide. “Advocate Index is the one number casinos need to plan their future growth and Advocate Development System gives them a structured program to leverage the index and take action.” Last October, Robinson & Associates announced its Advocate Index, a proven methodology that, through a simple survey, measures the degree to which casinos have guest advocates – guests who would be willing to risk their reputation and act as advocates for a casino by spreading positive word-of-mouth advertising of their own free will. The methodology behind Advocate Index is the result of more than a decade of research in more than a dozen industries that concludes the index has strong correlation to future growth. “Advocate Index is the baseline number that reflects where a casino is at that moment,” Baird says. “Advocate Development System utilizes the index and best practices to gauge, monitor and improve the casino’s performance and guest service. The end result is creation of more guest advocates and ever higher index scores. The higher the score, the more successful the casino will be because advocates are highly likely to return to play again and generate new business through the positive word they spread about the casino.” The best practices are leadership, program management, goals and metrics, incentives, action planning, improvement, and guest and employee closure. Baird explains them as follows: Leadership. Management must act as leaders to create a culture that clearly demonstrates how important guest advocates are. A property’s executives and managers must do more than simply support the changes needed to generate improvement. They must lead by example. Program Management. A formal program is developed and monitored. Robinson & Associates partners with a casino on the implementation of Advocate Development System and designs it so that the casino can take over when the time is right. Goals and Metrics. Measurable goals and metrics are established for all departments within the casino. They are tied to a common goal to create incremental progress and profits. Incentives. Employees are critical to providing the kind of customer service that turns guests into advocates. Incentive, reward and recognition programs are implemented to spur them on. Action Planning. An action plan is crafted to determine who will do what, when they will do it and why they will do it. Improvement. Internal improvements are identified and implemented to create more guest advocates. The improvement process likely will involve educational, fun and participant-centered... To read the press release in full goto http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/5/prweb380323.htm]]> 00:15:00 no ADVOCATE DEVELOPMENT SYSTEM, CASINOS http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/4/prweb374315.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/4/prweb374315.htm We invite you to see some of the biggest stars in film and television (and thousands of fans who worship them), as they honor the best Live Action Role Playing (LARP) participants in the world. [PRWeb Apr 20, 2006] http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/4/prweb374315.htm Thu, 20 Apr 2006 15:07:01 -0700 podcrew@extrahoop.com www.LarpyAwards.com for a link to wantickets.com, where you can buy tickets ($30 general admission, $75 VIP included after-party in Avalon Theatre's Spider Lounge.) There will also be a pre-party on Saturday,April 29th at The Highlands nightclub (next to the Kodak Theater) featuring performances by Zolar X and Nibiru. Tickets are available for $10 on www.wantickets.com. ###]]> Joseph Valenti The 1st Annual LARPY Awards -- Hosted by Bobbi Sue Luther www.LarpyAwards.com for a link to wantickets.com, where you can buy tickets ($30 general admission, $75 VIP included after-party in Avalon Theatre's Spider Lounge.) There will also be a pre-party on Saturday,April 29th at The Highlands nightclub (next to the Kodak Theater) featuring performances by Zolar X and Nibiru. Tickets are available for $10 on www.wantickets.com. ###]]> 00:15:00 no LARP, LARPY AWARDS, AVALON HOLLYWOOD, NERO LARP, NEROLARP, NERO INTL, LARP MAGAZINE, SWORD FIGHTERS GUILD, 501ST STAR WARS, TRASHY LINGERIE GIRLS, BILL GOLDBERG, CINDY MARGOLIS, NERO RULE BOOK, LIVE ADVENTURES, CONQUEST AMERICA, LARP GAME http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/4/prweb372771.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/4/prweb372771.htm Attention all Bid Whist players, if you or your friends and relatives play Bid Whist, be sure they know about the 2007 Bid Whist Across America Tour. [PRWeb Apr 16, 2006] http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/4/prweb372771.htm Wed, 19 Apr 2006 14:19:25 -0700 podcrew@extrahoop.com Bid Whist Winners Web Site The 2007 Bid Whist Across America Tour will be played in the following cities: DC/Baltimore .........April 13-14, 2007 Los Ageles,,,,,,......May 18-19, 2007 N.Y. / Newark NJ..June 8-9, 2007 Nashville...............June 29-30, 2007 Detroit...................July 20-21, 2007 Orlando................August 17-19, 2007 Bahamas Cruise...August 19-23, 2007 Atlanta..................September 21-22, 2007 Las Vegas............October 19-20, 2007 For Complete Information Visit: http://sharksinc.com/bwweekends/index.html ### ]]> Dennis J. Barmore Bicycle Playing Cards 2007 Nine City Bid Whist Across America Tour Bid Whist Winners Web Site The 2007 Bid Whist Across America Tour will be played in the following cities: DC/Baltimore .........April 13-14, 2007 Los Ageles,,,,,,......May 18-19, 2007 N.Y. / Newark NJ..June 8-9, 2007 Nashville...............June 29-30, 2007 Detroit...................July 20-21, 2007 Orlando................August 17-19, 2007 Bahamas Cruise...August 19-23, 2007 Atlanta..................September 21-22, 2007 Las Vegas............October 19-20, 2007 For Complete Information Visit: http://sharksinc.com/bwweekends/index.html ### ]]> 00:15:00 no WHIST, BIDWHIST, TOURNAMENT, AFRICAN AMERICAN, PLAYING CARDS, SPADES http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/4/prweb371747.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/4/prweb371747.htm Residents of the U.S. who are 18 and older can enter the Chrysler Crossfire sweepstakes for their chance to win a Chrysler Roadster. They can also participate in the Punch! Software Dream Room Interior Design Contest for a chance to win $10,000 in cash and many other prizes. [PRWeb Apr 14, 2006] http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/4/prweb371747.htm Thu, 13 Apr 2006 15:40:56 -0700 podcrew@extrahoop.com http://www.chryslersweeps.com Interior Design Contest: Everyone who enters the Chrysler Sweepstakes will also receive information about how to enter the Punch! Dream Room Interior Design Contest for a chance at the $10,000 Grand Prize. Additional prizes include a $5,000 First Prize; Kahr’s Wood Flooring, a Tour Links Putting Green, and additional cash and gift card prizes. URL: http://www.punchdesigncontest.com Winners of the Chrysler Crossfire Sweepstakes and the Punch! Dream Room Interior Design Contest will be announced on or about June 26th and will be posted on the official website. WHERE: Punch! Software is located in Kansas City, Missouri. Chrysler headquarters are located in Auburn Hills, Michigan. WHY: The Chrysler / Punch! Software event will be of interest to millions of people who would love to win a Chrysler Crossfire Roadster as well as the millions of DIY interior design enthusiasts who would jump at the chance to design their dream room bring it to life with a $10,000 cash prize, just like they see happen every day on home makeover T.V. shows. CONTACT: Press inquiries: Kelli Smith – kelli @ customerdiscovery.com # # #]]> Kelli Smith Sweepstakes and Contest From Chrysler and Punch Software to Award Winners a Chrysler Crossfire Roadster and $10,000 Grand Prize http://www.chryslersweeps.com Interior Design Contest: Everyone who enters the Chrysler Sweepstakes will also receive information about how to enter the Punch! Dream Room Interior Design Contest for a chance at the $10,000 Grand Prize. Additional prizes include a $5,000 First Prize; Kahr’s Wood Flooring, a Tour Links Putting Green, and additional cash and gift card prizes. URL: http://www.punchdesigncontest.com Winners of the Chrysler Crossfire Sweepstakes and the Punch! Dream Room Interior Design Contest will be announced on or about June 26th and will be posted on the official website. WHERE: Punch! Software is located in Kansas City, Missouri. Chrysler headquarters are located in Auburn Hills, Michigan. WHY: The Chrysler / Punch! Software event will be of interest to millions of people who would love to win a Chrysler Crossfire Roadster as well as the millions of DIY interior design enthusiasts who would jump at the chance to design their dream room bring it to life with a $10,000 cash prize, just like they see happen every day on home makeover T.V. shows. CONTACT: Press inquiries: Kelli Smith – kelli @ customerdiscovery.com # # #]]> 00:15:00 no SWEEPSTAKES, CAR, CHRYSLER, CHRYSLER CROSSFIRE, INTERIOR DESIGN, INTERIOR DECORATING, PUNCH SOFTWARE, DESIGN SOFTWARE, DESIGN CONTEST, HOME MAKEOVER, CONTEST, WIN A CAR, CAR SWEEPSTAKES, CAR SWEEPS http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/4/prweb370657.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/4/prweb370657.htm Meeting the increasing demands of poker players world wide, CelebPoker.com has released its free poker software client in German, Spanish and Turkish as well as English. Many players now have the opportunity to play online poker in their respective language. [PRWeb Apr 12, 2006] http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/4/prweb370657.htm Thu, 13 Apr 2006 11:10:00 -0700 podcrew@extrahoop.com http://de.celebpoker.com), Turkey (http://tr.celebpoker.com) and Spain. The presence of CelebPoker.com in these countries has created demand for a poker language client to be created. While most online poker sites and software are only available in English, CelebPoker is available for download and fully functional play in German, Spanish and Turkish. “Germany and Turkey both have seen the emergence of poker being played in casinos and card rooms for years. The presence and availability of poker online in these markets has been limited by the language barrier almost the entire time of its popularity growth” commented Greg Powell Marketing Director. “CelebPoker feels now is the time meet these demands and release our popular poker software in both German and Turkish, to make play easier and more enjoyable to the player.” commented Powell. Turkish and German poker players are encouraged to visit http://celebpoker.com/download.asp and click on their country’s flag to start the download. Staying ahead of the competition and foreseeing a new thriving poker market the stage has turned to the Spanish speaking countries. Both Spain and a majority of Latin American countries have expressed interest in poker in a big way this past 12 months. Poker has been played in various forms in these countries for years now, however, the introduction of Texas Hold’em remains a relatively new trend. Internet poker consists of mostly Texas Hold’em, so many new online players in these markets are adapting their card play to fit. CelebPoker offers 5 and 7 Card Stud as well as Omaha Hi/Low in addition to Texas Hold’em. There are options for these players that were not available 3 years ago while playing online. “We feel the Spanish speaking market has voiced a demand for an online poker platform in their native language” said Powell. CelebPoker views this poker market as a thriving one in areas of both casino and online play. The release of a poker software client in Spanish is a breakthrough in the industry and will allow Spanish speaking players the ability to navigate the software with ease. All new poker information, promotions and news, as well as the Spanish download client can be found at http://es.celebpoker.com/ CelebPoker.com opened its tables in April of 2003 and strives to provide the most realistic poker experience you can have online. Unlike bricks and mortar card rooms in the world, players can receive a bonus on their initial deposit and also compete in free poker tournaments for real money prizes. What started as a theme based poker room has evolved into what many believe is the most value added card room online. # # #]]> David Donovan CelebPoker.com Announces Its Poker Software is Now Available in Four Languages Including German, Spanish, Turkish and English http://de.celebpoker.com), Turkey (http://tr.celebpoker.com) and Spain. The presence of CelebPoker.com in these countries has created demand for a poker language client to be created. While most online poker sites and software are only available in English, CelebPoker is available for download and fully functional play in German, Spanish and Turkish. “Germany and Turkey both have seen the emergence of poker being played in casinos and card rooms for years. The presence and availability of poker online in these markets has been limited by the language barrier almost the entire time of its popularity growth” commented Greg Powell Marketing Director. “CelebPoker feels now is the time meet these demands and release our popular poker software in both German and Turkish, to make play easier and more enjoyable to the player.” commented Powell. Turkish and German poker players are encouraged to visit http://celebpoker.com/download.asp and click on their country’s flag to start the download. Staying ahead of the competition and foreseeing a new thriving poker market the stage has turned to the Spanish speaking countries. Both Spain and a majority of Latin American countries have expressed interest in poker in a big way this past 12 months. Poker has been played in various forms in these countries for years now, however, the introduction of Texas Hold’em remains a relatively new trend. Internet poker consists of mostly Texas Hold’em, so many new online players in these markets are adapting their card play to fit. CelebPoker offers 5 and 7 Card Stud as well as Omaha Hi/Low in addition to Texas Hold’em. There are options for these players that were not available 3 years ago while playing online. “We feel the Spanish speaking market has voiced a demand for an online poker platform in their native language” said Powell. CelebPoker views this poker market as a thriving one in areas of both casino and online play. The release of a poker software client in Spanish is a breakthrough in the industry and will allow Spanish speaking players the ability to navigate the software with ease. All new poker information, promotions and news, as well as the Spanish download client can be found at http://es.celebpoker.com/ CelebPoker.com opened its tables in April of 2003 and strives to provide the most realistic poker experience you can have online. Unlike bricks and mortar card rooms in the world, players can receive a bonus on their initial deposit and also compete in free poker tournaments for real money prizes. 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