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ALLSAINTS AW12 Lookbook Report

Sun, 04 Nov 2012 04:47:21 -0500

We have described it ahead of and we will point out it yet again… we are a massive supporter of ALLSAINTS below at MFM. When we stumbled throughout the new AW lookbook, we experienced to advocate it to you fellas. ALLSAINTS have constantly been acknowledged for coming sturdy in the Autumn/Winter months interval, showcasing a assortment of we

Which jewellers sell the biggest diamonds in London?

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 04:36:16 -0400

Which jewellers sell the biggest diamonds in London?:

Which jewellers sell the biggest diamonds in London? Start by heading to the centre of the British diamond trade: Hatton Garden is home to 60 jewellery shops catering to every taste, which makes it a great place to see what’s out there and work out what you want. If you want to be dazzled, head […]

Haloween: Fashion Trick Or Treat

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 04:35:26 -0400

Haloween: Fashion Trick Or Treat:

With Halloween lurking just around the corner, here at MFM we’ve decided to embrace our ghoulish side and round up the best this October has to offer. Whether you’re after something seriously sinister for All Hallows Eve, or a pick me up to keep you going during the dark days, these spook-tacular pieces will have you screaming with delight come witching hour. This article isn’t one for the faint hearted…

Trick

We’re dead certain that Edward Cullen would be seen sporting these dashing vampire socks from Topman.

Stuck for a costume this Halloween? Channel Pumpkin Jack with this all in one body suit. Only the brave need apply. If you got a little carried away with the chainsaw this Halloween, then these skull & bone plasters are sure to come in handy.

The Grim Reaper is calling- answer him with this hip Day of the Dead phone case.

Treat

Snap up this Blood Brother t-shirt and you’ll be howling at the moon with joy as you release your inner Teen Wolf. These stunning enamelled cufflinks from Paul Smith will bring a touch of gothic glamour to any outfit. We’re dying to get our hands on them. Add some morbid chic to your home with this strikingly macabre skull candle from D.L. & CO.

Feel like Dr Jekyll in these beautifully crafted leather gloves from Maison Martin Margiela.

Jeweler Makes Rainy Day Brighter for the Couple

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 19:41:34 -0400

Jeweler Makes Rainy Day Brighter for the Couple:

POPLAR BLUFF, MO — You remember that old song by the Carpenters, “Rainy Days and Mondays”? Yeah….rainy days and Mondays always get people down. And even worse is a rainy day that is your wedding day! Or is it? Travis and Ashley Brown of Perryville were kind of bummed when it started raining on their wedding day. Actually, “raining” is an understatement. It was more like a monsoon, Over 2” of rain before it was over. But….talk about a silver lining in those clouds! Travis had bought Ashley’s engagement ring at Hilderbrand Diamond Company. And….Hilderbrand Diamond Company makes a promise to every couple who buys their rings at Hilderbrand. That promise is….if it rains on your wedding day an inch ore more….you get up to $3000 of your engagement ring purchase refunded! Travis is so glad he bought the ring at Hilderbrand Diamond Company. Ashley loved the ring, and it made a rainy wedding day not so bad after all! And to think it might not have ever happened! To add interest to the story, Travis recalls the day he bought Ashley’s ring was right before Valentine’s Day a year ago. A strange thing happened that day. As Travis was coming into the store, an ambulance pulled up out front. A 911 call had come into dispatching from Tammy Hilderbrand (owner), who thought Kevin was having a heart attack. As Kevin (Tammy’s Husband and Jeweler) was being wheeled out to the ambulance, he yelled at Travis, “You gotta buy that ring! Because now I have to pay for a fancy ride to the hospital!” Travis almost backed out. There wouldn’t be a great guarantee on a ring bought from some guy that croaked! But, Travis manned-up. He bought that ring, because he knew it was the perfect ring for Ashley. And happy ending! Ashley adored the ring. Kevin was fine. And….it rained…..and rained….and rained on Travis and Ashley’s wedding day.

Men's Style Icon: Jamie Redknapp

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 09:03:40 -0400

Men's Style Icon: Jamie Redknapp:

Jamie Redknapp is a rare exception. He is a footballer that knows how to dress. Of course Jamie quit football a few years ago but now as a pundit for sky sports he remains heavily involved in the game as well as building a television profile for his part as team captain in James Corden’s a league of their own quiz. Mr Redknapp’s fashion sense has been on my radar for a while now and what I love about his look and his sense of style is it’s uniformed out of his own capsule. I’m going to explain this by analysing his formal and dress down looks and why it’s so effective. As a budding fashionista I am constantly looking through magazines and watching endless television for research in to what the guys in the spotlight are wearing and being dressed in. For the last few years tuning into sky’s football coverage hasn’t always been about what game’ s on but what attire Mr Redknapp’s wearing. His formal look is simple but ever so effective as he brings high fashion tailored looks into his own capsule uniform. His suits that are tailored to perfection are rotated between a black, navy and light grey sharkskin. For his sky sports uniform he normally pairs with a crisp white shirt with a simple medium spread collar and to finish it’s again a rotation between a slim tie or a knitted version. Again the colour pallet for his ties doesn’t go out from black or navy with the odd white spot thrown in. I love the concept of what his formal uniform is about and one of my favourite looks of his that I like is when he puts together his light grey sharkskin suit with a similar light grey shirt and black slim tie. Tonal brilliance! Another small detail that sticks out is you very rarely see Redknapp with a belt which I suppose is the perk of having tailored trousers but for me gives his formal uniform look a clean cut, minimal feel as well as never having a handkerchief or an adding touch from a choice of pocket squares. Less is more??? For formal engagements and events out side of his punditry it does seem that he is willing to add some minor adjustments for example a three piece suit, white pocket square or a burgundy tie while still keeping true to his ethos. Where Redknapp is pretty militant with his formal uniform he allows himself a bit more freedom when it comes to dressing down though he still sticks to a similar colour pallet. His dress down looks are made up from tailored jackets with black or white t shirt’s , denim and designer trainers from the likes of Balenciaga and Lanvin. Also in the mix are open collared shirts and knitwear. For me Mr Redknapp is under recognised for his work by the fashion press! Ok some might say he has money at his disposal to spend on the best designers the world of men’s fashion has to offer, but surely he deserves credit for the way he has created with influences his own capsule of looks which are consistent and individual. By Danny Rhone

Cellebrite Lanza la Primera Solución de Extracción Física de Datos Forenses para dispositivos Nokia BB5

Fri, 27 Jul 2012 16:51:08 -0400

Cellebrite Lanza la Primera Solución de Extracción Física de Datos Forenses para dispositivos Nokia BB5:

PETACH TIKVA, Israel, July 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ —

La última actualización de la familia de productos de la Serie UFED mejora el soporte para la plataforma de teléfonos móviles del líder mundial

Cellebrite, proveedor líder mundial de soluciones forenses móviles, anunció que es la primera y única compañía en la industria en permitir la extracción física de los dispositivos de Nokia BB5 bloqueados y desbloqueados. Utilizando cargadores patentados por Cellebrite, el método de extracción física de Nokia BB5 se lleva a cabo a través de UFED Ultimate y UFED Touch Ultimate. Esta capacidad está a disposición inmediata para clientes nuevos y ya existentes con una licencia activa Ultimate.

De acuerdo con el reporte de IDC publicado en febrero de 2012, Nokia es el líder en fabricantes de teléfonos móviles a nivel mundial, con un porcentaje del Mercado del 27% y ventas globales por más de 417 millones unidades en 2011.* Como resultado, los investigadores hallan con regularidad una gran cantidad de dispositivos Nokia, de los que deben recuperar datos probatorios existentes, ocultos y suprimidos. Esta información es invaluable para los investigadores que buscan reunir la evidencia concreta requerida para retener y lograr encauzar con éxito las sospechas.

El rango de productos forenses móviles de Cellebrite, la Serie UFED, permite a los investigadores obtener un acceso rápido y exhaustivo a la información móvil proveyendo las herramientas tecnológicas más avanzadas para las investigaciones móviles forenses.

“Una vez más Cellebrite ha logrado con éxito resolver el desafío de extracción de datos físicos de celulares móviles pertenecientes a uno de los nombres más importantes de la industria”, dijo Ron Serber, Co-CEO de Cellebrite. “Este paso adelante de la industria confirma las ventajas tecnológicas de Cellebrite en la industria y su posicionamiento en los líderes del mercado”.

*(Source: IDC (Feb 2012))

Acerca de Cellebrite

Fundada en 1999, Cellebrite es una compañía global reconocida por sus avances tecnológicos en la industria celular. Como líder mundial en tecnología de datos móviles, Cellebrite estableció su división forense móvil en 2007, con Universal Forensic Extraction Device (UFED). El rango de los productos forenses móviles de Cellebrite, la Serie UFED, permiten la extracción bit por bit y un análisis en profundidad de los datos de miles de dispositivos móviles, incluyendo teléfonos portátiles, teléfonos inteligentes, dispositivos GPS, tabletas y teléfonos fabricados con chips chinos.

La Serie UFED de Cellebrite es la opción principal de especialistas forenses de la policía, militares, de inteligencia, la seguridad corporativa y de agencias de e-discovery en más de 60 países.

Cellebrite es una filial propiedad de Sun Corporation, una compañía japonesa que cotiza en bolsa (6736/JQ)

Media Contact International:

Dror Haliva
Cellebrite HQ
Tel: +972-(3)926-0900
PR@cellebrite.com

Media Contact US:

Sharon Topper
Cellebrite USA
Tel: +1-201-848-8552
sharon@cellebriteusa.com

SOURCE Cellebrite

Bay Area Wedding by Andi Hatch Photography

Tue, 24 Jul 2012 07:12:14 -0400

Bay Area Wedding by Andi Hatch Photography:

It’s been one seriously gorgeous Wedding Wednesday, don’t you agree? And we have one final fête to share before we send you off into dreamland. A wedding with style and personality to boot which we get to devour thanks to the sweet images snapped up by Andi Hatch Photography. And when a Bride let’s her nieces walk down the aisle in their halloween costumes (Lady Gaga-inspired no less), you know she is a cool cat. Remember this is just a snippet of the pretty – so be sure to catch it all right here before we meet back here tomorrow!

From the Bride… The most important aspect in planning our wedding was for everyone to have fun and feel comfortable. While we did not choose a specific theme or color palette for our wedding, many of the elements were centered around comfort — for dinner, our talented caterer Katie Powers prepared a menu of chicken pot pie and mac ‘n’ cheese, served family-style on long tables. For dessert, we opted to go for the ultimate comfort food, donuts. The floral design was warm and playful, rather than grand or formal, and we asked for interesting and unique arrangements versus matching ones. The lanterns were made by hand-painting unique designs on opaque paper that surrounded each candle, marking the table number. Something that really gave us peace of mind was absolute trust in all of the key players who made the day come together. Svenja Brotz, Andi Hatch, Katie Powers and Rebecca Pfiffner were consummate professionals as well as artists, and we were really able to enjoy the day and revel in their work.

Another important part of our wedding day was giving it a personal touch. We knew early on that we wanted the groom’s nieces to be part of the ceremony, and we had seen photos of one of them wearing a Lady Gaga-inspired costume for last year’s Halloween. When one niece independently volunteered to wear a costume to the ceremony, we thought it would be so much fun if all four of our “flower children” picked something unusual to wear! Instead of a first dance, we played a Schubert love song transcribed for cello and piano because we first met through playing music together. Of course, the most precious part of all was spending the day with our beloved friends and family. It was their warmth and support as we started our lives together that will make the day live forever in our memories.

Wedding Photography: Andi Hatch Photography / Wedding Venue: Headlands Center for the Arts in Sausalito, California / Floral Design: Svenja Brotz of Chestnut & Vine Floral Design / Wedding Day Coordination: Rebecca Pfiffner of Headlands Center for the Arts / Catering: Katie Powers Catering / Doughnuts: Dynamo Donuts / Ceremony Musicians: Friends of the Groom + The Bride’s Brother / Makeup + Hair: Triple Twist Bridal

Menlo Park Wedding by Honey & Twine Weddings and Events

Thu, 19 Jul 2012 19:41:09 -0400

Menlo Park Wedding by Honey & Twine Weddings and Events:

It’s always a wedding winner in my book when the bride and groom blend families AND cultures on their big day! Tim Sohn Studios photographed this Cali couple who brought in the bride’s Chinese heritage with a traditional tea ceremony (and a not-so-traditional dress change) and ended the evening with American mainstays like the bouquet toss and cake cutting! There are so many more thoughtful touches + beautiful details (all designed by the bride’s company, Honey & Twine Wedding s and Events ) in the full gallery ! From the Bride… Jon and I met while studying at the University of Washington in Seattle and relocated to the Bay Area together in 2009. Even though our guest list would span seven countries, including Australia, Hong Kong, Canada, France and the UK, we wanted to have our wedding in the Bay Area, our first home together as a married couple. We wanted our wedding would be a multicultural affair that would pay homage to my Chinese/Australian roots and Jon’s midwestern upbringing, a wonderful Northern California experience for our guests, and elegant but casual with a touch of whimsy (Who wants to fly 16 hours just to be buttoned up all day?). The true challenge was bringing all of these elements together in a stylish and cohesive event. It’s Chinese tradition for the parents of the bride and groom to gift the bride with gold bangles on her wedding day as a sign of prosperity and good fortune. To combine this with the “something old” tradition, I wore the white gold bangles my dad’s parents gave to my mom on her wedding day. Instead of wearing one of each wrist in the traditional manner, I wore both on one arm to modernize the look. For my “something borrowed” I wore my mother’s pearl and diamond pendant. For the reception and tea ceremony, I changed into a custom-made, gold Chinese “cheong sam.” Traditionally, a bridal cheong sam is red, but I designed it in gold and cream to modernize the look and keep with the overall feel of the wedding. The dress was tailor made by Lingling Chinese Dress in SF, but I purchased the gold lace overlay and silk in Hong Kong a few months earlier. Before shipping it to California, my auntie and uncle brought the fabric to their factory in China and hand-sewed delicate pearls onto the petals of the lace flowers – it was heavy! I also changed into the solid yellow gold bangles my mother’s parents gave to her on her wedding day. It was an honor to be able to wear both pairs. We greeted our guests with iced tea and lemonade as they arrived for the ceremony. Instead of a guest book, we asked our guests to sign next to their home cities on a large world map. The map is now framed in our living room and reminds us of everyone who came to celebrate from around the world! Church Street Flowers created an “altar” with two gorgeous arrangements and floated peonies in the fountain. My mom created five beautiful flower pomanders that we hung prominently from the trellis so we would pass underneath them on the way to the altar. It was important that our wedding ceremony symbolize the coming together of two life partners and include our dads AND moms who raised us equally. Both Jon and I – first he then I – were escorted down the aisle by both our parents to Journey’s “Faithfully.” We met at the end of the aisle as two equals ready to enter into a new life stage. The Chinese wedding tea ceremony is when the bride and groom pour tea for their parents and elders as a sign of respect. Customarily, it takes place in private the morning of the wedding at the groom’s parents’ and bride’s parents’ homes. However, we wanted to incorporate it into the reception so our guests could also experience this amazing tradition. We used the very same tea set my parents used on their wedding day – my mom hand-carried it over from Australia. She was able to keep it intact all these years after moving from country to country, and I hope I’ll be able to give it to my daughter one day! We poured tea for my family and Jon’s family as a way to blend our cultures. As gifts, they gave us words of advice, as well “red packets” of money and jewelry. After the tea ceremony, we commenced with western traditions, including the bouquet toss and dancing. We also had an amazing and fun photo booth provided by our photographer, Tim Sohn, which our guests really enjoyed! Our wedding was personal, meaningful, blended our cultures and gave our guests a taste of our new Northern California home. Wedding Photography: Tim Sohn Studios / Wedding Venue: Allied Arts Guild in Menlo Park, California / Event Design: Hannah (The Bride), Co-Founder of Honey & Twine Weddings and Events / Floral Design: Church Street Flowers / Catering: Cafe Primavera / Wedding Cake + Cupcakes: Cakes by Maggie (650-924-2253) / Wedding Stationery: Honey & Twine Weddings and Events (formerly Tandem Wedding) / Musicians: Two Faithful / Wedding Dress: Pronovias / Bride’s Shoes: Aldo / Bride’s Cheong Sam: LingLing Chinese Dress / Bride’s Engagement Ring: Stone from Single Stone + Setting by Leon Mege / Bride’s Wedding Band: Beverly K via 23rd Street Jewelers / Groom’s Suit: Ralph Lauren / Bridesmaid’s Dress: Amsale / Bridesmaid’s Shoes: Manolo Blahnik / Mother of the Bride’s Dress: Ralph Lauren / Groom’s Wedding Band: Tiffany & Co.

Jay & Silent Bob Make Mobile Game Debut

Fri, 13 Jul 2012 21:06:15 -0400

Jay & Silent Bob Make Mobile Game Debut:

SAN DIEGO , July 13, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — Ice Cap Games today announced the launch of two iOS games in collaboration with SMarcade, a division of SModCo, featuring Jay & Silent Bob, the popular comic duo from the films of world-renowned director Kevin Smith . Jay & Silent Bob in Let Us Dance and Jay & Silent Bob in Too Fat to Fly were developed by Game Team One and Powerhouse Animation, and are currently available for download from the Apple App Store for both iPhone and iPad devices. Jay & Silent Bob in Too Fat to Fly is a challenge-based physics game, where players assist Jay in launching Silent Bob through various environments such as a shopping mall and the streets of New Jersey . Through the completion of challenges, players have the opportunity to unlock special features and upgrades, including new costumes for Jay and Silent Bob. Players can also unlock the extra content by purchasing virtual coins within the game. In celebration of the games launch at San Diego Comic-Con, Too Fat To Fly also features special edition downloadable character skins of “Zombie Jay” & “Zombie Silent Bob.” Too Fat to Fly is available for $0.99 on the iTunes App Store . Too Fat To Fly for iPhone: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/jay-silent-bob-in-too-fat-to-fly/id541591374?mt=8 Too Fat To Fly for iPad: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/jay-silent-bob-in-too-fat-to-fly/id541592509?mt=8 In Jay & Silent Bob in Let Us Dance , it’s breakdance party time with two of New Jersey ‘s favorite residents. Jay’s got the moves, and Silent Bob brought his classic boom box full of funky tunes. It’s up to you to keep the rhythm and help Jay prove to the rest of Jersey that he’s King of breakers. Let Us Dance is a match-based rhythm game, challenging players to match colored-button presses to the beat of the music in an effort to prolong Jay’s acrobatic dance moves. The game comes with three unique styles of music, and provides addictive gameplay like only the View Askewniverse can. Jay & Silent Bob in Let Us Dance is now available on the iTunes App Store for free. Let Us Dance! for iPhone: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/jay-silent-bob-in-let-us-dance!/id541593308?mt=8 Let Us Dance! for iPad: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/jay-silent-bob-in-let-us-dance!/id541593830?mt=8 “Ice Cap’s mission is to produce high quality, premium titles for mobile and web platforms. We’re excited to partner with SMarcade and help bring the popular characters Jay & Silent Bob to the mobile gaming market,” said CEO Steve Felter . “These games are fun, beautifully crafted, and feel like a natural extension of the characters into a new medium.” SMarcade is a division of SModCo, a multi-platform production company that creates television, film, games, online-radio and digital content, all based around talk. Chatter. Lip-flap. The last one only sounds dirty. “Now, I can finally play with myself and not get bad looks for it!” says Kevin Smith . “Thanks to SMarcade’s Ken Plume , Ice Cap, Powerhouse and Game Team One, I’m no longer Too Fat To Fly.” Let Us Dance and Too Fat to Fly were built using GameSalad Creator, the popular game creation platform that enables developers to publish games to iOS, Android and HTML5. Both games are available now in the iTunes App Store . Let Us Dance is available for free while Too Fat to Fly is currently priced at $0.99 . ABOUT ICE CAP GAMES Ice Cap Games is a publisher of premium mobile and web content, focused on top tier quality games that benefit from sophisticated distribution, monetization and optimization strategies. Ice Cap Games supports both established brands and independent developers by leveraging its proprietary distribution technologies and expertise in designing, distributing and monetizing successful mobile and web games. ABOUT SMARCADE Airlines-challenged indie film loudmouth Kevin Smith started a conversation back in 2007: a podcast named SModcast. Since then, the conversation has grown into a SMedia empire of sold out international live shows, TV shows, movies, podcasts and books. The SModCo banner encompasses the SModcast Network of podcasts, SModcast Pictures, SModcast Internet Radio (SIR), SModcast Internet Television (SIT) and SMarcade. Current projects include: the Hulu Original series Spoilers ; the AMC series, Comic Book Men; SModcast Internet Radio with 6 million downloads currently across the network every month; SModcast Pictures, in an exclusive distribution deal with Phase 4 Films, releasing up to twelve films per year under the newly created, ” Kevin Smith ‘s SModcast Pictures Presents” banner; SModcast Internet Television (SIT); TOUGH SH*T, the New York Times Best Seller, detailed the story of SModCo; and “Jay and Silent Bob’s Super Groovy Cartoon Movie” is the first SModCo animated feature length film. SOURCE Ice Cap Games Back to top

The Irish Time Interview With Seamus Fahy - The Founder Of Voltaire Diamonds

Wed, 11 Jul 2012 19:26:49 -0400

The Irish Time Interview With Seamus Fahy - The Founder Of Voltaire Diamonds:

, Séamus Fahy - founder of Voltaire Diamonds What is the most unique thing about your business? Voltaire Diamonds is all done by appointment. I don’t have a jewellery shop, therefore I don’t have the overheads of a jewellery shop. It’s a nice environment, you’re getting top quality product at very competitive prices. A lot of my clients say they’re intimidated by jewellery shops. But you come in here and it’s relaxed, there’s no pressure on people and there’s no pushy sales techniques. We design the rings , but you can add your personal stamp if you want. What’s the biggest mistake you’ve made in business? On day one, I should have set up with a website so it was geared up with search engine optimisation. I didn’t do that. So for the first two years I would have been on the third page of search results when you Googled engagement rings. Nobody goes to page three; very few people go beyond the first three or four on page one. About a year and half ago, I redesigned the website and made it SEO optimised. Now I’m at the top of page one. All of a sudden my business jumped. But if I had been at the top of page one from the beginning, I might have struggled to deal with all the business. What has been your major success to date? Still being in business four years later. Since I set up the business a lot of jewellery shops have closed. I opened a London office four or five months ago. I was finding through Google analytics that my business was getting a lot of hits in London. A lot of people are leaving Ireland now – people in the engagement ring phase of their life tend to be moving to London. The younger ones are off to Canada and Australia. Sales in London are starting to grow. The recession suits me perfectly; more and more people are looking for value for money now. I set up in late 2007. All my friends thought I was nuts, but at the time I didn’t know the recession was about to come. Right at the very start I managed to get great write-ups on the likes of Boards.ie and Weddings Online . The online forums are huge for me business, as is Facebook. My competitors haven’t copped on to that. Half of them don’t have a Facebook page, or if they do I haven’t seen it. There are around 18,000 fans of Voltaire on Facebook. With a jewellery shop, they rely on people walking past and calling in. I don’t have that. Reputation is everything. You still get people saying they’re off to Antwerp or New York to buy engagement rings, but I guarantee to beat those prices. You are sitting in New York and Antwerp here. The international price of diamonds is the price – there is no difference. We’re all buying at very similar prices. People think they can get better deals abroad, but they can’t. Who would you admire most in business and why? It’s probably Michael O’Leary for his no-nonsense approach. What piece of advice would you give to the Government to stimulate the economy? Try to reduce VAT rates for labour intensive businesses. I know they’ve done it for the tourism industry, but maybe there are other industries out there they could do it for. What would you say has been your biggest challenge? Initially when I set up the business, it was getting suppliers to actually take me seriously. I visited wholesale suppliers in Antwerp and London. Without a website, without the qualification from the GIA , no one took me seriously. I studied gemology with the GIA in London to get that level of credibility. The diamond business is all about trust. At the start everything was prepaid, now it’s all about credit. If I let down one supplier, it’s a very close-knit community – they all know each other. The whole article been published at business section of Irish Times .

Coastal Mini Storage in Washington, North Carolina Adds U-Haul Rentals

Wed, 11 Jul 2012 04:33:40 -0400

Coastal Mini Storage in Washington, North Carolina Adds U-Haul Rentals:

WASHINGTON, N.C. , July 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — William and Lucy Braddy , owners of Coastal Mini Storage, located at 3928 River Rd., recently added U‑Haul truck and trailer rentals to the storage business. Click here to download the photo accompanying this press release. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20090622/LA34860LOGO-b ) Families needing the finest in moving services now will have increased convenience and a shorter distance to travel when moving, which not only will make their move easier but also will have the positive effect of reducing the amount of carbon emissions released into the atmosphere. U-Haul partnering with business owners across North America to increase convenience for customers while helping our environment is just one of the programs that support U-Haul Company’s Corporate Sustainability initiatives. Coastal Mini Storage can now offer its customers a variety of moving equipment and supplies designed specifically for moving household furnishings, including moving vans, open trailers, closed trailers, furniture pads, appliance dollies, furniture dollies, tow dollies and auto transports. Coastal Mini Storage also will offer sales items to protect their customers’ belongings and make moving easier, such as heavy-duty boxes, which are made of up to 90 percent recycled content and are available in a variety of sizes. “U-Haul is proud to be partnering with a quality independent business such as Coastal Mini Storage,” exclaimed Paul Smedberg , president, U-Haul Company of Raleigh . “William and Lucy are a great example of the type of successful business relationship U‑Haul has established in order to build and maintain a strong network of more than 15,000 independent dealers across North America .” Learn more about North Carolina : http://www.uhaul.com/SuperGraphics/68/Venture-Across-America-and-Canada-Modern/North-Carolina ! For more information, or to rent your moving equipment today, call (252) 946-8861. Visit www.coastalministoragellc.net . Business hours of operation are: Mon. – Fri. 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Sat. 8 a.m. – Noon. About U-Haul U-Haul was founded by a Navy veteran who grew up during the Great Depression. Tires and gas were still rationed or in short supply during the late 1940s when U-Haul began serving U.S. customers. Today, that background is central to the U-Haul Sustainability Program: “Serving the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.” Our commitment to reduce, reuse and recycle includes fuel-efficient moving vans, neighborhood proximity, moving box reuse, moving pads made from discarded material and packing peanuts that are 100% biodegradable. Learn more about these facts and others at uhaul.com/sustainability . Since 1945, U-Haul has been the choice for the do-it-yourself mover. U-Haul customers’ patronage has enabled the Company to maintain the largest rental fleet in the do-it-yourself moving industry which includes trucks, trailers and towing devices. U-Haul also offers storage throughout North America . The Company provides industry leading moving and storage boxes and an extended line of packing supplies to protect customer possessions. U-Haul is the consumer’s number one choice as the largest installer of permanent trailer hitches in the automotive aftermarket. The Company supplies alternative-fuel for vehicles and backyard grills as one of the nation’s largest retailers of propane. Contact: Joanne Fried Kelie Hale U-Haul Public Relations (602) 263-6194 (602) 263-6772 fax SOURCE U-Haul Back to top RELATED LINKS http://www.coastalministoragellc.net www.coastalministoragellc.net . Business hours of operation are: Mon. – Fri. 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Sat. 8 a.m. – Noon. About U-Haul U-Haul was founded by a Navy veteran who grew up during the Great Depression. Tires and gas were still rationed or in short supply during the late 1940s when U-Haul began serving U.S. customers. Today, that background is central to the U-Haul Sustainability Program: “Serving the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.” Our commitment to reduce, reuse and recycle includes fuel-efficient moving vans, neighborhood proximity, moving box reuse, moving pads made from discarded material and packing peanuts that are 100% biodegradable. Learn more about these facts and others at uhaul.com/sustainability . Since 1945, U-Haul has been the choice for the do-it-yourself mover. U-Haul customers’ patronage has enabled the Company to maintain the largest rental fleet in the do-it-yourself moving industry which includes trucks, trailers and towing devices. U-Haul also offers storage throughout North America . The Company provides industry leading moving and storage boxes and an extended line of packing supplies to protect customer possessions. U-Haul is the consumer’s number one choice as the largest installer of permanent trailer hitches in the automotive aftermarket. The Company supplies alternative-fuel for vehicles and backyard grills as one of the nation’s largest retailers of propane. Contact: Joanne Fried Kelie Hale U-Haul Public Relations (602) 263-6194 (602) 263-6772 fax SOURCE U-Haul Back to top RELATED LINKS http://www.coastalministoragellc.net

Geopon Retains Lynn Lewis Public Relations To Promote First-Ever Single-Source Application Targeting Exploding Mobile Coupon Market

Mon, 09 Jul 2012 09:03:41 -0400

Geopon Retains Lynn Lewis Public Relations To Promote First-Ever Single-Source Application Targeting Exploding Mobile Coupon Market:

MIAMI , July 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — Geopon, the hottest new app targeting the exploding mobile coupon market, retains Lynn Lewis Public Relations to announce the launch of the first-ever mobile platform, which combines geo-targeted coupons and savings with electronic reward programs and payment processing, unlike anything on the market today. ( www.Geopon.com ). Initially launching in the South Florida market, Geopon will revolutionize the tech industry by unveiling its single-source solution to thousands of retailers and consumers alike. The behavioral targeting, geo-targeting, and demographic targeting is sure to impress not only the discerning tech world, but also the everyday iPhone and Android user. “We will kick off our public relations campaign with a splashy media-only event for members of the press to test the application and explore the many features and benefits available for both the merchant and consumer,” said Lynn Lewis , Owner of Lynn Lewis Public Relations. “We will do a soft launch for the Android app, which is currently in beta testing, on July 16th and unveil the entire platform, including the iPhone, on September 6th in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. ” “We retained Lynn Lewis Public Relations because of their proven track record, industry experience and strong media connections on a local, national and international level,” said Ido Meros, CEO of Geopon.com. “We are confident the team at LLPR will create ongoing, positive, media exposure for the industry’s first entire wallet solution that combines many features and technologies in one-easy-to-use app.” “Lynn’s grasp of the Geopon ecosystem which consists of many different functions and features eased the vetting process. Combining reviews, mall guides, movie times, and menus with their respective locations keeps consumers engaged within the application and increases conversions, which Lynn understood well,” said Ido Meros. ABOUT GEOPON: Geopon, LLC is a single-source solution provider that combines geo-targeted coupons and savings, consumer reward services and mobile payment processing in an easy to use mobile application. ABOUT Lynn Lewis Public Relations (LLPR): Operating from Miami , Tampa , New York and London , LLPR is a full-service public relations agency with an international reach. LLPR specializes in media relations and special event planning. Media Contact: Lynn Lewis Lynn Lewis Public Relations lynn@lynnlewispr.com Mobile: 305-509-9958 SOURCE Lynn Lewis Public Relations Back to top

Badgeville Announces Engage Seattle 2012 on July 18th

Thu, 05 Jul 2012 17:20:23 -0400

Badgeville Announces Engage Seattle 2012 on July 18th:

SEATTLE , July 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — Badgeville, The Behavior Platform and global gamification leader, today announced Engage Seattle, an exclusive evening of conversation and cocktails around the future of social business on Wednesday, July 18th . Join senior executives from Yammer, Ant’s Eye View, Bazaarvoice, Janrain, and the Badgeville team to learn how to apply game mechanics and social mechanics to real business objectives. This is the second Badgeville Engage stop, following a sold-out event in San Francisco . The event is designed for senior- and mid-level business executives and analysts seeking to apply gamification to solve business needs for employee-facing and customer-facing programs. “The social enterprise is fundamentally driven by reputation and engagement across employee-facing and customer-facing experiences,” said Kevin Akeroyd , SVP, Badgeville. “By joining forces with innovators across social business, this event offers a unique opportunity to discuss the future of how business leaders across HR, product, sales, marketing, IT, training, and support are using game and social mechanics to power real business objectives.” Confirmed Speakers An Le, VP of Business Development, Yammer (Microsoft) Sean O’Driscoll, Co-Founder and CEO, Ant’s Eye View Matt Heinz , President, Heinz Consulting Jim Petty , VP of Technology Partnerships, Bazaarvoice Bill Piwonka , VP of Marketing, Janrain Kevin Akeroyd , SVP, Badgeville …and a special surprise guest! The invite-only event will take place from 4pm PT - 8pm PT on July 18th . Limited spaces are available for select business leaders. To request an invitation, please visit tour.badgeville.com/seattle About Badgeville Badgeville ( www.badgeville.com ), The Behavior Platform, is the leading provider of gamification and social engagement solutions for world-class businesses, enabling companies in virtually every industry to influence and measure user behavior. Companies and organizations from across the globe are using our award-winning Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solution to increase customer loyalty, user engagement and employee performance. With 175 customers, Badgeville brings Game Mechanics, Reputation Mechanics, and Social Mechanics to world-class companies including Deloitte, EMC, Universal Music, Samsung, CA Technologies, Dell, Bell Media, NBC, The Active Network, and Recyclebank. Founded in 2010, Badgeville is based in Menlo Park, Calif. And has offices in New York and Europe . Follow @Badgeville to learn more. SOURCE Badgeville Back to top RELATED LINKS http://www.badgeville.com www.badgeville.com ), The Behavior Platform, is the leading provider of gamification and social engagement solutions for world-class businesses, enabling companies in virtually every industry to influence and measure user behavior. Companies and organizations from across the globe are using our award-winning Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solution to increase customer loyalty, user engagement and employee performance. With 175 customers, Badgeville brings Game Mechanics, Reputation Mechanics, and Social Mechanics to world-class companies including Deloitte, EMC, Universal Music, Samsung, CA Technologies, Dell, Bell Media, NBC, The Active Network, and Recyclebank. Founded in 2010, Badgeville is based in Menlo Park, Calif. And has offices in New York and Europe . Follow @Badgeville to learn more. SOURCE Badgeville Back to top RELATED LINKS http://www.badgeville.com

Goodwood Festival of Speed 2012: Highlights from the hill

Wed, 04 Jul 2012 08:52:19 -0400

Goodwood Festival of Speed 2012: Highlights from the hill:

The phrase “Mecca for motorsport fans” often gets trundled out when it comes to major automotive events, but when you’re talking about the Goodwood Festival of Speed, it’s a perfectly accurate description. Just about anything that has a motor and wheels is represented at Goodwood and not only can you get up close and personal with supercars, the latest concepts and legendary racers both past and present, you can also see them in action on Goodwood’s famous 1.16 mile hillclimb. This year a record 185,000+ people made the trek to the south of England to see, hear, and drool over the 300+ vehicles on display, and there was plenty to whet the appetite. McLaren 12C GT3 race car flies British flag McLaren made a big statement on the Goodwood hill over the weekend. Formula 1 World Champion Jenson Button took a production prototype version of the 2013 McLaren MP4-12C for a spin Saturday in the world debut of the freshly upgraded supercar. To top it off, the appearance of a unique ‘GREAT’ 12C GT3 complete with Union Jack livery left crowds with no doubt as to which part of the world they were in. F-TYPE Jaguar public debut A prototype of Jaguar’s new F-TYPE sports car made its public debut at Goodwood with the company’s Head of Vehicle Integrity, Mike Cross at the wheel. The all-aluminum F-TYPE is set to hit showrooms in mid-2013 in supercharged V6 or V8 engine variants. Six-wheeled F1 cars together for the first time Not only is the Tyrrell P34 among the most memorable designs in the history of motorsport, it was also competitive, taking part in the 1976-77 Formula One championships and winning the Swedish Grand Prix. The P34 has appeared at Goodwood before, but this year in a world first it was shown alongside two other six-wheelers - the Williams FW08B and March 2-4-0 - for the first time ever. Featuring four rear wheels, both the FW08B and March 2-4-0 were experimental and never took part in F1 racing before rule changes banned the use of six-wheelers in 1983. Definitely a drawcard for motoring aficionados. The most powerful Mustang ever In a tribute to the late Carroll Shelby , Ford’s most powerful Mustang ever - the Ford Shelby GT500 - made its first appearance outside the US at Goodwood 2012, taking on the hillclimb with its 662 horsepower 5.8-litre supercharged V8 engine. UK debut for Ferrari 458 Spider and California 30 The “Supercar run” is at the core of what Goodwood has to offer. This year around 60 of the world’s fastest and most formidable automobiles strutted their stuff on the hillclimb … and it wouldn’t be a supercar run without Ferrari. The Italian marque offered two UK debuts this year - the two-seater 458 Spider and the Ferrari California 30 - as well as giving the V12 Ferrari FF flagship and some classic from the 60’s and 70’s an outing in the English countryside. Nissan LEAF’s reverse record Traveling at an average of 55 mph over a mile (1.6km) doesn’t sound like much of a record … until you realize that the car in question is going backwards. Driven by professional stunt driver Terry Grant, the Nissan LEAF claimed this record on Friday and broke it five times in subsequent runs over the weekend. Not surprisingly, Grant complained of a “slight neck ache” after achieving the feat. Lotus honored as featured marque Lotus was given pride of place at this year’s festival of speed with a huge collection of cars taking to the track and an extensive exhibition showcasing the racing innovations pioneered by the company and its founder Colin Chapman. Aston Martin Vantage GTE It wasn’t all F1 racers and supercars at this year’s FOS - the 4.5-litre V8 Aston Martin Vantage GTE, which finished third at the 24 Hour of Le Mans this year, was also amongst the action with works driver Stefan Mücke at the wheel. Porsche 918 Spyder concept It’s almost impossible to pick a favorite among the host of beautiful automobiles on show at Goodwood… but this one comes very close to the top of our list. The Porsche 918 Spyder concept was unveiled at the 2010 Geneva Show, but UK fans were treated to the first public showing at Goodwood on the weekend. Stunning looks, a hybrid drivetrain that produces a total of 770 hp and fuel consumption of just 3 liters per 100 km (94 mpg) - need we say more. And there’s more … lots more. This is just a sample of the truly spectacular array of vehicles on show at Goodwood 2012 - take a browse through the gallery to see some of the other goodies on offer.

Curious About Electric Cars? Try Renting One First

Mon, 02 Jul 2012 14:41:06 -0400

Curious About Electric Cars? Try Renting One First:

When hybrids like the Toyota Prius became commonplace earlier this century, they generated a lot of buzz. And so, Enterprise Holdings added hybrids to its fleets at Alamo, Enterprise, and National rental car outlets. Unfortunately, no one wanted to rent them. According to an article in the New York Times , Enterprise had to launch a major customer-education initiative, explaining how hybrids work and assuaging any range anxiety. Now, Enterprise has gone a step further, adding 350 Nissan Leaf electric cars to its fleet. And once again, those high-tech cars are sitting idle on the lots. This time around, though, Enterprise isn’t just educating consumers, it’s also reconfiguring its distribution network. Specifically, the company has placed the cars in 20 markets that are home to the ” urban eco-curious” (i.e. typically Gen X and Millennial drivers interested in greener transportation). The list seems to include cities like Austin, New York, and Phoenix, though we’d guess that Portland, San Francisco, and Seattle are on it, too. Enterprise is also launching a 24/7 help line to answer questions from drivers. And this fall, it will roll out a new campaign called ” Driving Futures ” to offer additional education and enticement to clients. What’s the problem with Enterprise? What’s curious about Enterprise’s dilemma is that other companies don’t seem to have a problem renting EVs. Registrations for electric cars at Car2Go were through the roof earlier this year, and although Hertz has a much smaller electric fleet than Enterprise, it says that it could easily handle as many as 3,000 electric cars if it could get them. So why is Enterprise lagging? Could it be due to a flawed roll out? Iffy education efforts? Or did Hertz and Car2Go simply manage their EV fleets better? Or are people wary of Enterprise, given the company’s reluctance to repair recalled vehicles ? Got an answer? Drop us a line, or leave a note in the comments below.

Less Complicated Online Dating

Thu, 28 Jun 2012 18:25:54 -0400

Less Complicated Online Dating:

ChatRandom Breaks the Ice on Less Complicated Online Dating (via PR Newswire ) LOS ANGELES, June 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — With today’s webcam technology, meeting random strangers worldwide no longer has to be complicated, costly or risky. ChatRandom has harnessed that technology to blow away the stereotypes associated with many popular webcam-based chatroom sites. Based in the…

Apple Introduces New iPad Smart Case

Wed, 27 Jun 2012 05:58:13 -0400

Apple Introduces New iPad Smart Case:

Apple Introduces New iPad Smart Case (via THE Tech Scoop ) During the Worldwide Developer Conference (WWDC) held by Apple, they revealed big-ticket announcements. They also slip in a few upgrades, including the new iPad Smart Case that covers both the front and back. Its predecessor, Smart Cover, is a magnetic slim case that hooks on the front of your iPad…

China Voice Holding Corp. Rebuilds U.S. Operations and Updates Shareholders

Sun, 24 Jun 2012 18:50:25 -0400

China Voice Holding Corp. Rebuilds U.S. Operations and Updates Shareholders:

China Voice Holding Corp. Rebuilds U.S. Operations and Updates Shareholders (via redOrbit ) BOCA RATON, Fla., April 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ â China Voice Holding Corporation (CHVC) (OTC: CHVC), announced today that it has recently established two new subsidiaries to rebuild its U.S. infrastructure. CHVCâs President and CEO, Bill Burbank said, âBecause of the fundraising difficulties… company, prepaid calling products, China Voice, forward-looking statements, Voice Holding Corporation, Flint Telecom Group, Private Securities Litigation Reform Act, Exchange Commission, United States, subsidiaries, publicly-traded holding company, innovative prepaid calling, SOURCE China Voice, VoIP wholesale termination, wholesale voip telecommunications, significant shareholder value, ethnic group populations, Service Provider customers, next-generation communications products, new master distributors, principal industry sectors, Bill Burbank, initial u.s, BOCA RATON, Securities, fundraising difficulties, new subsidiaries, advanced voice, Jose Ferrer, synergistic companies, run rate, Such statements, good start, anticipated benefits, international termination, risks, potential agreement, disclosure reports, unified messaging, Pink Sheets, rapid growth, solid foundation, Additional information, satisfactory relationships, numerous risks, related activities, future prospects, office automation, wireless broadband, principal customers

Canvas Art Designs Creates Virtual Gallery of Over 1.5 Million Canvas Prints

Sun, 24 Jun 2012 09:33:49 -0400

Canvas Art Designs Creates Virtual Gallery of Over 1.5 Million Canvas Prints:

AUSTIN, TX — Canvas Art Designs has launched an online art gallery with over 1.5 million canvas prints . Customers can select their favorite print images and then customize their selections by size, stretch type and color scheme. This flexibility allows customers to personalize the print products to meet their unique decorating needs. Canvas Art Designs utilizes modern Giclée printing methods to build gallery quality canvas prints, and delivers prints directly to customers within 10 business days. The Canvas Art Design print gallery consists primarily of premium photography and high definition digital art images. With over 1.5 million images in stock, customers can perform very specific searches, such as for cityscapes, landmarks, nature scenes, flowers or abstract images. Canvas Art Designs also showcases images from select accomplished featured photographers. Once images are selected, customers use an interactive ordering tool to customize their print selections by size, stretching orientation (i.e., gallery wraps, standard black sides, frames), and color (i.e., color, black and white, sepia). This customer flexibility allows ‘mass customization’, where customers can personalize their canvas print products to meet their unique tastes and decorating needs. With 1.5 million images and several different customization options, Canvas Art Designs offers over 125 million different print combinations. “Through our unique online format, we offer customers the opportunity to find exactly what they want and personalize their prints for their specific tastes,” said Tom Hiddemen, founder of Canvas Art Designs. “Basically, the customer has complete creative control.” Canvas Art Designs utilizes modern Giclée printing methods to build gallery quality canvas prints, and delivers to customers within 10 business days. Canvas Art Designs encourages customers to try their customizable art business by offering a 100% satisfaction guarantee return policy. ABOUT CANVAS ART DESIGNS Canvas Art Designs is an online art gallery and printing company which specializes in producing gallery-quality canvas prints utilizing the Giclée printing method. Located in Austin, TX, the company has been printing on canvas since 2004. Media Contact: Tom Hiddemen 4th and 5, LLC (dba Canvas Art Designs) support@canvasartdesigns.com www.CanvasArtDesigns.com

UK Dating for Single Parents

Sat, 23 Jun 2012 05:53:26 -0400

UK Dating for Single Parents:

UK — You’re separated from your partner - you may have your children living with you all the time, or perhaps you see them whenever possible. When is the right time to start dating again? Only you can answer that. Your separation may have been traumatic. You and your children need time to recover from that. Getting your lives back on track and establishing a new routine is essential. You need to come to terms with what has happened. Then you’ll be truly ready to move on. How do I find a new partner - I’ve no money, no time, & no way to meet new people? There are far too many “no’s” in that question. It’s easy to think of reasons why you can’t do something. Let’s try and turn this around. No money? You don’t need pots of money to go out on a date. That old cliché - the best things in life are (almost) free is still true. What’s wrong with a walk in the park? A pint in a pub? A coffee in a café? The most important thing about a first date is time to talk and get to know one another in a relaxed atmosphere. No spare time? You need to make time. If you spend 4 hours a week cleaning your house - give it a miss one week (no-one will notice except you)! No way of meeting new people? The obvious place most people think of going to meet other singles is clubs & pubs. Great for a night out to let your hair down. But you have no guarantee that the people you are meeting are really single - or will not run a mile when they find out you have a family! And these places are always difficult to go to alone if you don’t have a friend to go with. So what’s the solution then? How can I find other people who are single and truly value family life? Kids No Object Dating can help! We’ve provided a successful UK dating service for single parents since 1986. Everyone who joins us is happy to meet someone who has a ready-made family! Try us out for free! What have you got to lose? Only your single status!