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EdgeView Software, LLC Announces the Release of Its New SmartLight Version 2.0 Theater Lighting Software Product

EdgeView Software announced and demonstrated the new SmartLight Version 2.0 theater lighting software at the USITT Stage Expo in Toronto from March 16-19, 2005. SmartLight Version 2.0 provides an enhanced and even more powerful graphical user interface, plus added functionality of Tracking, Blocking and Protected cue types, Groups, Grand Master fader control and a convenient Command Line for editing cue data.

For anyone who has experience with a conventional lighting board, SmartLights user interface is intuitive and easy to use. For theaters with low-budgets, SmartLight software combined with the Durand Interstellar Model 4201 USB to DMX converter box is a complete solution for a fraction of the cost of a traditional lighting board. Because of the affordable price-point, SmartLight could also be used as a back-up for a theaters lighting board or as a remote lighting board to be used during show setup.

PokerSite.org Launches New Poker Video, Poker News Sections

Today PokerSite.org announced the addition of a few new sections that will propel the website to the next level. The two new areas that have been added are a poker video section and a poker news blog. Both additions should increase traffic levels and attract return visitors as the sections grow in popularity.

The first addition to the site is the new poker videos page. The page links to all of the individual poker videos that PokerSite.org offers. In total there are nine videos with over four hours of total footage, and each one teaches visitors about sit and go strategy - a special type of strategy that applies to single table poker tournaments.

Female Website Owner Gives Back" With New Round of Amber Grants to Women Entrepreneurs

WomensNet.Net a popular online business-focused website for women, today announced that it has opened a new round of funding for the popular Amber Grants for Women Entrepreneurs. The program opened for applications June 1, and will continue indefinitely.

The recently re-designed site has been online since 1998, and began offering the Amber Grants in 2000. Its an important part of what we are and what we try to teach," says WomensNet.Net founder, Melody Wigdahl. I believe strongly in sharing the knowledge and in mentoring. I also know from personal experience that sometimes just a few hundred dollars extra might mean the difference between struggling forever - or being able to change your life for the better."

New Ladies Champions Tour for Senior Professional Lady Golf Players

Vicki Fergon, LPGA, announced today that she has completed the formation of the Ladies Champions Association, a new membership organization for female professional golfers aged 45 and over, and the establishment of the Ladies Champions Tour.

“Having now been “retired” from the LPGA tour after 27 years with very few prospects, I realized that all senior LPGA members love the game they are still very good at, and want to continue and can, play competitively,” said Fergon.

She went on to say that, “Golf has been a major part of our lives, and just fading out to pasture and teaching somewhere when we are more than capable of playing and entertaining fans, and help promote the products and services of our sponsors, is not how most of us envisioned our careers. After speaking to many players about this I decided to take a big leap of faith and go for it.”

Cramer receives top honor for best non-branded website, awarded by prestigious DTC Perspectives

Cramer announced today it took home top honors at the 2006 DTC Perspectives awards competition for ‘Best Non-Branded Website’ for its work on behalf of the reproductive health division of Serono, Inc. Together with Serono, Cramer received their second such award for FertilityLifeLines.com, a major Web portal creative redesign effort for FertilityLifeLines.com. In December, Cramer announced winning a similar honor for FertililityLifeLines.com from Medical Marketing and Media (MM&M). In this most recent DTC competition, Cramer took the top award in the non-branded website category over a group of five finalists representing such major organizations such as AstraZeneca, Novartis, and Wyeth, among others.

Options University Reports Recent Market Volatility Causes Boom in Options Training

With unrelenting market turmoil over the past few months, and NASDAQ's entry into the market place in the fourth quarter of this year, more and more investors are aggressively seeking out option as a viable tool to protect their investments, reports Options University, an educational company that trains investors how to properly and safely trade options.

Options trading, often thought of as risky, is now being lauded as a way to protect investments and NASDAQ's entry into the options market in the fourth quarter validates the importance of options trading. BusinessWeek (34, volume 4044) recently reported that during the waiting period of the acquisition for Dow Jones by media mogul Rupert Murdoch, stock holders had been increasingly buying options to 558 protect themselves in the event that the deal didn't go through and the stocks were to fall.

Radio Pioneer Raul Alarcon Sr. To Receive Hispanic Radio Industry's Biggest Award

Raul Alarcon Sr., founder and Director Emeritus of Spanish Broadcasting System (SBS), will be honored as recipient of the Medallas de Cortez Lifetime Achievement Award, the Hispanic radio industry's most prestigious award. It will be presented at the annual Radio Ink Magazine Hispanic Radio Conference. The conference will be held May 19-20 at the Biltmore Hotel in Miami-Coral Gables.

In making the announcement, B. Eric Rhoads, Publisher of Radio Ink, said, "When we look back on great companies that have become institutions, we often forget that someone had to give them life and battle the obstacles for years. Raul Alarcon had the incredible vision and unstoppable tenacity to do something unheard of at the time -- start a Hispanic media company. He faced resistance at every turn and had to deal with bigotry and advertisers who had never before considered Hispanic audiences. His perseverance not only built a company, it built an industry."

Smart Destinations Names Robert Schmults as Chief Marketing Officer

Smart Destinations Inc., the fastest growing travel company on the Inc. 500, today announced Rob Schmults has joined its management team as Chief Marketing Officer. Schmults has been brought on board to lead the company's overall marketing and overhaul its online presence.

Previously, Schmults was vice president of business management for leading e-commerce and multichannel solutions provider GSI Commerce, where he oversaw business efforts operated and supported by the company for some of the most recognized consumer brands in the U.S. Prior to that, he spent several years at technology consulting firm Fort Point Partners, where he was part of the senior management team, responsible for oversight of the New York office, corporate planning and strategy and sales and marketing efforts, among other duties. He has also worked at McKinsey & Co. and was part of one of the first Internet software companies, Worlds Inc.

Laramar Group Gains 3% Lease-Rent Lift with LRO Revenue Management

The Rainmaker Group and the Laramar Group, a fully-integrated real estate investment and management company, announced the results of a pilot program testing the revolution LRO system, an automated rent optimization system that resulted in an increase in Laramar's lease rental rates by three percent over standard leasing practices.

In an effort to optimize asset performance of its 20,000 multi-family units comprised of investment and fee-based management properties, Laramar tested the LRO system at several select communities for six months. Rainmaker's pilot program measured revenue-billed-per-unit at two similar Laramar communities, one using LRO and one without, in each of six markets. After testing the system and verifying the performance, the communities using the revolution LRO system had a lease rental lift of three percent over same-market communities using Laramar's customary rate setting procedures.

Krisam Group Announces Economic Stimulus Plan for Meeting Planners

In an era of airline surcharges and rising prices for just about everything, Krisam Group, the pioneering hotel membership company for independent and unique hotels and resorts worldwide, announced an Economic Stimulus Plan for meeting planners who book new business at participating Krisam hotels and resorts between March 15 - May 15, 2008.

Planners receive a $30 airfare credit for every flight booked for a meeting held at participating Krisam member hotels and resorts. Restrictions apply, and the complete list of participating properties is contained at the end of this press release.

Shermco Industries Purchases the SyberWorks Learning Management System to Manage Technician Certification and Training

SyberWorks Inc., a leader in the Learning Management Systems industry, announced today that they signed an agreement with Shermco Industries, Inc. to manage technician certification training using the SyberWorks Learning Management System.

Shermco Industries services, tests, maintains and repairs power-distribution systems and related equipment for the industrial base nationwide. As a member of the InterNational Electrical Testing Association, the Electrical Apparatus Service Association and other electrical industry organizations, Shermco is required to certify technicians on a huge variety of industrial electrical equipment and machinery.

Oncontact Software and WorkWise, Inc. Announce OEM Partnership for .NET CRM Solutions

Oncontact Software, a leading provider of .NET based customer relationship management (CRM) software systems for the mid-market, and WorkWise, Inc., a leading provider of enterprise-wide solutions that enable manufacturers to maximize profits

through improved use of their information assets, announced today a strategic long-term OEM relationship for Oncontact's award-winning .NET CRM solutions.

We believe we offer a great match for WorkWise with our leading edge .NET CRM technologies and that our solutions will be an excellent fit for WorkWise clients.

Under the terms of the agreement between the companies, WorkWise will OEM Oncontact Software's Oncontact V (ONCV) line of CRM solutions as the exclusive CRM system for its existing and prospective client base. WorkWise currently has over 500 companies world-wide that utilize its award-winning manufacturing systems. WorkWise will market Oncontact's CRM system as TCM CRM under a private label OEM agreement.

Former Head of Analytics for Google Publishes New Book

Brian Clifton, former Head of Web Analytics for Google Europe has launched his debut book entitled Advanced Web Metrics with Google Analytics (Sybex, an imprint of John Wiley & Sons, Inc.; April 2008; $39.99).

The book is the first comprehensive how-to guide on Google Analytics. Written by a respected professional within the industry, it meats the demands of marketers, webmasters and website owners by providing the insight needed to optimize a digital marketing strategy.

"Web analytics methodologies have proven so successful at increasing website return on investment that measurement has become almost a mainstream part of online marketing. The web is so competitive nowadays in most sectors, that optimization via continuous measurement is critical to success. In fact, without it you are dead in the water. And that is what this book is about", Brian commented.

Online Advertising Analytics Company to Present at Search Engine Strategies

ClearSaleing Inc. (http://www.clearsaleing.com), an online advertising analytics and technology company, has announced that Co-Founder and Chief Innovation Officer Adam Goldberg will be presenting on attribution management at the Search Engine Strategies Conference 2008 in San Jose, CA.

For his presentation at SES San Jose, Goldberg will address the topic of attribution management, but first will discuss the importance for B2Bs to evaluate leads with a tracking technology that implements with their back office, so they can track the amount of profit each of their keywords and ads produce. Once these areas have been addressed, then they can address attribution management. Goldberg will touch on the importance of being able to properly value each of the online ads that are used to produce a conversion. While most online marketers give the entire sale credit to the last ad clicked, there often is a team of online ads that a user clicks through before making a purchase. Without the technology to track this data, online marketers are at a loss as to how to properly value each of their ads and allocate budget.

Survey Reveals Motivators for Selecting Business Vendors & Partners

In the 2008 Key Motivators Business Survey, 93.4% of respondents report that a company’s reputation is “very important” when choosing a vendor or business partner, 65.2% cite references as “very important” and 41.5% say proof of results are “very important.” Conducted by Porter Positioning in April 2008, the survey of US business professionals was completed by 214 people in a variety of industries and professions. Survey details are available at www.porterpositioning.com/survey2008.htm

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Surprisingly, while 95.3% of respondents say that proven results are “very important” or “preferred”, only 30.8% say they actually ask for proof of results. Similarly, while 99.1% say references are “very important” or “preferred,” only 66.4% say they usually ask for references.

Navtrak Announces Release of Street Suite™ 4.0

Navtrak Inc., the leader in GPS fleet productivity solutions, announced today the release of Street Suite™ 4.0, the latest version of its GPS-based fleet tracking software.

Street Suite™ 4.0 incorporates numerous enhancements developed with input from its thousands of fleet users, Navtrak's own dedicated team of programmers, and its own technical and customer support teams. As a result, it features the latest available technology in real-time GPS-based tracking and powerful, user-friendly reporting.

Kinaxis Names Donna McAllister as Vice President, Alliances

Kinaxis™ Inc., the global leader in Response Management solutions providing visibility and coordinated response to change for manufacturing and fulfillment organizations, today announced that it has appointed Donna McAllister to the position of Vice President, Alliances. In the newly created role, Donna will focus on growing the Kinaxis Partner Program to further market and deploy the company's RapidResponse™ solution.

Donna brings to the Kinaxis management team more than 20 years of Enterprise Systems Sales and Strategic Alliances experience, specifically having held the role of Vice President, Global Alliances for i2 Technologies; a provider of enterprise software solutions focused on supply chain. Reporting to Kinaxis CEO Douglas Colbeth, Donna will develop and execute Kinaxis' partner initiatives to align the company with the industry's most prominent consulting and services firms. Supported by a strong ecosystem of partners, Kinaxis can enable its market leading customers to fully leverage their investment in RapidResponse on a global basis.

Bioterrorism Detection Equipment Market to Reach $1.02 Billion by 2012, According to New Report by Global Industry Analysts, Inc.

Over the past few years, the US spending on bioweapons prevention and defense has been growing only modestly, unlike in the early part of this decade when the government allocated significant funds to counter bioterrorism. This has been projected as the primary factor for the growth of the US bioterrorism detection equipment market over the forecast period 2008-2015. The second largest market, trailing with a sizeable difference, is Europe where funding and programs for biodefense are not strong enough to provide substantial impetus for market growth.

Updated City Guide to Reflect Latest Happenings in America's Finest City, San Diego, California

JustLuxe has recently updated its San Diego City Guide to reflect the latest happenings in America's Finest City. The new and improved San Diego City Guide includes only luxury hotels in San Diego, the finest dining, and only the hottest options for San Diego Nightlife. The San Diego City Guide also features the area's most prominent attractions, upscale shopping, luxe services, cultural landmarks, as well as a local event calendar.

Like each of the City Guides on JustLuxe, the San Diego City Guide provides an in-depth overview of the city, articles and reviews relevant to the area, photos and video, local maps, and a convenient booking engine for San Diego hotels.

OrlandoFunTickets.com Offers Best Savings on Disney Festivals & Events

Throughout the year, Walt Disney World reinvents itself through special seasonal events that are recognized throughout the world. For travelers that come to Orlando looking to enjoy these events, OrlandoFunTickets.com offers a special welcome, along with the best prices on Disney World tickets.

Events such as Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party, Epcot International Food & Wine Festival, and Star Wars Weekends attract thousands of visitors to Walt Disney World every year looking to partake in the additional fun and attractions. Many of Disney's annual events are included with park admission, but some events such as Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party and Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party require a separate ticket to attend. In either scenario, OrlandoFunTickets.com is able to provide park-goers with Disney tickets at the best rates available.