A Perfect Wife

Recording Artist Karlina Covington's CD Sales Benefit Youth Center

2008-08-18T23:26:00.000-05:00

Local Independent Female Recording Artist Karlina Covington Croons for the Community

Cnotes Records Recording Artist Karlina Covington is helping to empower our youth by releasing a new cd where a % of the proceeds will benefit the Eugene Bowman Center in San Diego, CA

Jul 27, 2008 - Cnotes Records Recording Artist Karlina Covington is crooning for our community and helping to empower our youth by releasing a new cd where a percentage of the proceeds will benefit the Eugene Bowman Economic Empowerment Center in San Diego California (http://www.empowering-youth.org/) headed by Lorraine Bowman and Lauren Town.

Based in North Hollywood, California, the record label she is signed to, Cnotes Records (www.cnotesrecords.com) is dedicated to helping our community by not only by contributing currency, but time and education via entertainment or "edutainment" as well. Cnotes Records CEO, Cedric Buard says, "by helping our community we help our world, and Cnotes Records vows to help our world."

Karlina believes that by helping and educating our youth, we can build a better future for us all. Her release "Make Me High" is mostly an R&B/Pop release, but also features strong blues, rock and smooth jazz genre hits in the mind of Alicia Keys, Pink, Aliyah, and Janet Jackson, including an undeniable original sound. The 1st single "See You Again" is already gaining high exposure on the independent charts, and has won over 6 reviewer awards, including "Track of the Day" on a popular Internet site. You can listen to her latest single and more for FREE by visiting www.cnotesrecords.com

Karlina's CD Release party is planned for Saturday, August 30, 2008 (North Hollywood)
Make Me High Anticipated Release date: September 2, 2008 (Available online and via Cnotes Records)
Benefiting our community by providing high quality edutainment.

About the company:

Cnotes Records has been in business in the North Hollywood area since 2007, and has vowed from the beginning to help the community in which they do business and live. This is their 6th independent release and the first in which a percentage of the proceeds will benefit a non-profit organization. They serve the entertainment and small business industry and provide an abundance of products and services to help your business succeed. Visit www.cnotesrecords.com for more information.

Contact:
Cedric Buard
Cnotes Records
818.913.4854
www.cnotesrecords.com

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Contact us: 5625 Satsuma Avenue North Hollywood, California 91601 8189134854 www.cnotesrecords.com info@cnotesrecords.com

Woman's Day Magazine

2008-08-17T23:08:00.000-05:00

Woman's Day

by Fern Siegel , Wednesday, August 13, 2008
WOMAN'S DAY TAKES AS its motto: "live well every day." I agree, though I'd like "well" spelled out. In a world of crashing stocks and mega-layoffs, "well" is relative. Unlike Congress, or Kubrick, the rest of us operate with eyes wide open. These days, I'm just happy if the Chinese takeout remembers all the entrees and the TiVo grabs a Bette Davis flick. Davis knew something about grit. She's best known for "Now, Voyager" and "All About Eve," but when her star faded, she took out an ad in "Variety" asking for work. Hollywood was shocked by her temerity, but I applaud her practicality. Survival is everything.

In my book, that covers health, money, work, family and food, and according to an expert source -- my mother -- Woman's Day fills the bill. She is a huge fan of its clean cover, concise tips and wide appeal, insisting it speaks to young careerists and grandmothers alike. How would she sum it up? "Trustworthy." And I concur.

WD is more versatile than Martha Stewart Living, which focuses on the home, and is a bit more sophisticated than Family Circle. Also, it's not as gooey as the stories in Ladies' Home Journal, which fill people like Martha and Cindy McCain with class dread. If you watched Ms. McCain at a recent Nascar race, you know what I mean. Her husband may love politics; she faces the crowds with a queasier gaze.

The "One Minute to Calm" story may help.

It asks the question: What can you do to chill out right now? I ask myself that 50 times a day. But some of the tips -- count down from 60 or pop a prune -- strike me as overly simplistic. One prune does not release enough "feel-good serotonin" to transform the highly stressed into the Dalai Lama. The article also says "write it down." Usually, sound advice -- until you visit the blogsphere and see ordinary scribblers morph into lunatics. I'd rather slap someone silly or relax with a glass of wine, the advice of an Albany, N.Y., wine educator. And if you buy domestic, you've done your bit for the local economy. Cheers!

In fact, the cut line "living well" is explored in myriad ways, starting with getting a library card -- though why does the photo show two diet books? Looking fit is a laudable goal, but one title is ample. Frankly, I'd like to see women as conversant in Jane Austen and Colette as they are in complex carbs.

Since it's the September issue, there is a terrific "Real Life 101" kids' guide, which includes useful tips on saving the planet. There's also a back-to-school one, which lists three essentials to boosting grades: organizational skills (a completion date for assignments), an inquiring mind (ask piercing questions) and praise (recognize effort). Pentagon, are you listening? Points 1 and 2 are a must on any pre- or post-war to-do list.

The section also suggests getting your child involved in the presidential election. If Paris Hilton can rebut McCain's ad -- "I'm just hot!" -- probably her energy policy, your kids can plug in, too. In the 9-12 age category, WD invites them to visit scholastic.com and play "If You Were President," an interactive game that balances an imaginary budget. If only Washington would balance the real one! I suspect the average Woman's Day reader is more adept and less wasteful than the Feds. What woman in her right mind would pay $450 for a wrench or $42 for a can of Coke? Those figures come courtesy of the General Accounting Office. You can't make this stuff up.

That's why I enjoyed perusing the pub. It offers helpful info presented in a friendly layout. Who wouldn't love "Fake 'n' Bake," the secret shortcuts to impressive desserts? Living well is also about time management. Best of all: the health section recommends red wine, which has been linked to lower blood pressure and a reduced risk of osteoporosis and dementia. Say what you will about sleep, eating fish and socializing, when it comes to living la vida loca, color me red.

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StoresOnline, Stores Online, Imergent, and Terminal Resource

2008-08-17T20:01:00.000-05:00

We received a letter in the mail offering us a free meal and a free MP3 player if we would attend a "Conference" for StoresOnline that seems to be offering a complete package designed to let you sell things on the Internet. The main company behind this seems to be:

StoresOnline.com
Imergent, Inc.
754 E Technology Ave
Orem, UT 84097 US
801-434-8582 Phone
801-226-8848 Fax

Terminal Resource, L.C.
51 West Center, Suite 208
Orem, UT
888.296.5022
Fax 801.691.5566

Doing some searches in Google for "stores online scam" and "stores online sucks" will turn up some interesting listings that you may want to check out if you are thinking about attending. But you may save yourself a trip if you just visit their web site first. While the site looks very professional, the thing you will discover there is that they are offering their service for $300 a month. While they may be providing more than simple hosting, they better be providing a hell of a lot more, since that is pretty outrageous for any startup ecommerce hosting account that provides little in return that guarantees you will be making anything from your investment. Oh I forgot to mention that you have to commit to 1 YEAR of hosting with them, or $3,600. If you know little to nothing about web hosting, designing, marketing, and promotion I doubt VERY much that you will make your money back. Think about it. If you could really make a lot of money with little effort, wouldn't you just do that for your self to start with? Why would you sell a great money making system to others?

Your first clue is the fact that while they are offering something that you should be excited about and they have to give you a free meal AND a free MP3 player, just to make sure they get you in the door...!

So my advice is to check it out if you are interested. Get the free meal and free MP3 player. But make darned sure you know what you are investing in before you give them any money! If you have any doubts what I suggest is you look around and find an Internet or ecommerce consultant and pay them to help you get started. You will pay a LOT less money and have a MUCH better chance of starting a real business that may do well. And expect to pay a monthly hosting fee that will be between $15-$50 a month, NOT $300 a month!

P.S. I just found a site called Stores Online Sucks and I will list the link below. For me, this confirms EXACTLY what I had been thinking about this company. They are taking advantage of people that have some money but are generally clueless about the web.

Links
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Rip Off Report: Stores Online
Stores Online Sucks

New IP Camera Technology Improves Surveillance

2008-08-15T23:56:00.000-05:00

Arecont Vision Sharpens the View at the Lucky Eagle Casino.

Arecont Megapixel Cameras Enable Improved Monitoring at Gaming Tables

GLENDALE, Calif.-- July 25, 2008 --The Lucky Eagle Casino in Southwest Washington State has completed a new installation of megapixel cameras from Arecont Vision, the industry leader in megapixel IP camera technology. The casino, which has been in operation since 1995, chose to upgrade their existing analog system in order to improve the ability to view and identify critical information on video.

"It is important that our surveillance operators clearly see the indexes of the cards," said Miguel Grijalva, Director of Surveillance, Lucky Eagle Casino. "We need to view suits and clearly distinguish between a heart and a diamond, and the analog cameras we had were not providing enough of this detail."

After installation on a test server of two Arecont Vision megapixel cameras, the AV2100 and the AV5100, for a two week evaluation, the Lucky Eagle Casino purchased Arecont Vision AV2100M 2 megapixel cameras to upgrade the existing system, supplementing their analog cameras. According to Mr. Grijalva, the Arecont Vision cameras deliver highly detailed images of jackpot hands, as well as increased accuracy in chip activity at the roulette tables.

Arecont Vision AV2100M 2 megapixel cameras have a frame rate of 24 fps (frames per second) with a resolution of 1,600 x 1,200 and a minimum illumination of only 0.1 lux @ F1.4. One of the latest additions to Arecont Vision's MegaVideo® line of megapixel cameras, AV2100M megapixel cameras leverage proprietary patent-pending technology and help alleviate the cost and frame rate shortcomings often associated with multi-megapixel camera systems. To help ensure image clarity, the AV2100M delivers full motion HDTV progressive scan resolution and for added cost-efficiency features Power over the Ethernet (PoE).

The HD resolution of the cameras allows wider shots, enabling the casino's surveillance staff to achieve comprehensive coverage using a single dedicated camera for each table. "The frame shot is the same as the analog camera frame shot, but the clarity is several times better," said Mr. Grijalva. "If a guest had a full flush, we can go back and readily confirm it because the picture quality is so excellent."

The camera also features a built-in electronic PTZ (pan/tilt/zoom) function. In addition to the improved clarity, the casino surveillance operators found that the digital zoom was highly beneficial in live monitoring or reviewing footage. These investigative digital capabilities help the casino spot unusual activity or instances of suspicious behavior or cheating, as well as help ensure employee procedure compliance.

According to Mr. Grijalva, his team was particularly impressed with the quality of the images produced by Arecont Vision AV2100M 2 megapixel IP cameras when viewing details on the roulette wheel and for identifying stacks of chips. "The new megapixel cameras have also helped determine if a customer's claim is valid or for claims of short changing on chips," he said. "We are considering adding Arecont Vision megapixel cameras to the lobby entrances for facial recognition now as well."

For more information contact Arecont Vision by calling toll free 1-877-CAMERA-8, or visiting www.arecontvision.com

About Arecont Vision

Arecont Vision is the leading manufacturer of high-performance megapixel IP cameras and associated software. Arecont Vision products are made in the USA and feature proprietary low-cost massively parallel image processing architectures MegaVideo® and SurroundVideo® that represent a drastic departure from traditional analog and network camera designs. These innovative technologies enable Arecont Vision to deliver multi-megapixel digital video at analog camera price points.

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No Cost Personal Finance Program

2008-08-07T19:41:00.000-05:00

Free Personal Finance Program

The Money Books.com is offering "Links To Your Financial Future" for a limited time.

Los Angeles, CA - March 14 -- dash Media Networks announced today its website The Money Books.com (www.themoneybooks.com) will offer a free downloadable personal finance program for a limited time. Users will need to join The Money Books mailing list to get access to the program. Links To Your Financial Future provides valuable internet links to a variety of important financial topics in the categories of Investment and Planning, Credit and Retirement.

According to a dash Media Networks spokesman, "This type of personal finance program is particularly important this time of year when everyone is concerned about the IRS and their taxes. The Money Books.com site is all about helping people increase their personal wealth and financial well being and this program provides an avenue for greater financial knowledge."

For dash Media Networks, the move is part of an effort to increase its interaction with the users of The Money Books.com. By encouraging users to sign up for its mailing list the site can service the needs of the community more efficiently as well as provide important information to the most motivated users. Mailing list subscribers will receive targeted content in a variety of areas such as mortgage finance, insurance, and entrepreneurial wealth building.

About dash Media Networks:
dash Media Networks is a collection of broad and niche oriented e-commerce and social networking outlets focused on products and communities in the range of technology, consumer electronics and other high growth potential sectors.

Press Contact: David Ashe
Company Name: dash Media Networks
Phone: 310-749-5055
Website: www.themoneybooks.com

Predicted Increase in Female Mesothelioma Victims

2008-08-06T23:34:00.000-05:00

LegalView Informs Mesothelioma Blog Readers of a Predicted Increase in Female Mesothelioma Victims

LegalView updated readers to an alarming prediction by researchers who said the number of female mesothelioma victims may increase within the next few years. Researchers said that asbestos in hair dryers that were previously unregulated may be the cause.

Denver, CO - July 21, 2008 -- LegalView, the most comprehensive legal resource on the Web, reported on its mesothelioma information blog a potential increase of mesothelioma cancer victims within the next few years, particularly among women, according to researchers. In 1979, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) released information regarding 26 companies and manufacturers of hand-held hair dryers that had been made with asbestos. While the 26 companies had voluntarily taken action to correct the asbestos-containing hair dryers, individuals who had used the tainted hair dryers may be at risk for developing mesothelioma and should consider contacting a mesothelioma lawyer for information on the development of a potential mesothelioma lawsuit.

Mesothelioma is a deadly form of lung cancer that is caused through the inhalation of asbestos fibers. While asbestos was largely used in the construction industry, commonly within insulation, it has also been used in other products including hair dryers. While the hair dryers were corrected and became asbestos-free nearly 30 years ago it is common for mesothelioma to remain dormant for years and even decades, which is why researchers are concerned with a new group of individuals becoming afflicted by mesothelioma and symptoms becoming prevalent now. Researchers are also particularly concerned for women because women allegedly use hair dryers more than men. To learn more about developing litigation, contact a mesothelioma law firm or mesothelioma attorney to better understand the potential for developing an asbestos-related lawsuit and receiving monetary compensation for the costly bills usually associated with a mesothelioma cancer diagnosis.

In addition to information on mesothelioma, LegalView also offers details on a plethora of other legal issues afflicting millions of Americans each year. For example, readers can learn about the latest fluoroquinolones black box warning labeling. Fluoroquinolones are a group of antibiotics that have become increasingly at risk for severe side effects. Of the fluoroquinolones group, the most commonly prescribed drugs are Levaquin and Cipro. Levaquin, also known as levofloxacin, is manufactured by Ortho-McNeil and treats bacterial infections, specifically treating infections such as skin infections, chronic bacterial prostates, urinary tract infections, pneumonia, bronchitis and acute pyelonephritis caused by Escherichia coli (E. coli). The drug, which was released in 1996, has been the center of numerous clinical trials and studies because of the possible Levaquin side effects, which can include the most serious - Achilles tendon rupture - as well as jaundice, seizures, hallucinations, abdominal tenderness and limb numbness.

Similar to Levaquin is Cipro (ciprofloxacin) from Bayer A.G., which was approved for market use in 2000 and is used to treat bacterial infections similar to those treated by Levaquin. The Cipro risks are the same as Levaquin, which is an increased risk of tendonitis. Additionally, Cipro has other side effects that may also be harmful to patients. Some of the side effects include seizure, difficulty breathing, depression, suicidal thoughts, blacking out and hallucinations.

LegalView also has information on other controversial prescription drugs including Avandia. Avandia is a type 2 diabetes drug that has recently been linked to severe risks among patients. The Avandia dangers may include an increased risk of heart failure as well as a higher risk of developing early onset osteoporosis. Patients who may have developed either of these side effects while taking Avandia should speak with an experienced pharmaceutical lawyer to better understand the potential for developing a potential Avandia lawsuit.

About LegalView:
LegalView.com is a public service brought to you by Legal WebTV Network, LLC, a Limited Liability Corporation created by a group of the nation's most highly respected law firms: Anapol Schwartz; Brent Coon and Associates; Burg Simpson; Cohen, Placitella and Roth; James F. Humphreys and Associates; Lopez McHugh; and Thornton and Naumes. For more information on the accomplishments and track records of LegalView.com's superior sponsoring law firms and to get in touch with LegalView attorneys, visit LegalView at www.LegalView.com/.

Holliday Book Titled "Sexual Magic ~ SEX IN THE MINISTRY"

2008-08-06T10:58:00.000-05:00

Dr. Holliday Announces New book, "Sexual Magic ~ SEX IN THE MINISTRY"

Dr. Holliday is releasing a new book, "Sexual Magic ~ SEX IN THE MINISTRY." It is powerful, well written and a must read. The awakened part of the Church of today has now no doubt of the real existence of the spirit beings of evil that are attacking families while the sleeping church remains under the cover of the powers of darkness.

Jacksonville, FL - April 23 -- Dr. Holliday is releasing a new book, "Sexual Magic ~ SEX IN THE MINISTRY." It is powerful, well written and a must read. The awakened part of the Church of today has now no doubt of the real existence of the spirit beings of evil that are attacking families while the sleeping church remains under the cover of the powers of darkness.

Dr. Holliday asserts in her new book, "Due to wide-spread pornographic material, many force their spouses into sexual perversions, leading the mate into deviate sex. However, in our day due to powerful sexual brainwashing by some churches, schools, televisions, radios and Medias, women and men have, in many instances, become willing slaves to sexual demons. Her research uncovers the spiritual truth concerning ruling evil demons over marriages and sexual activities.

Dr. Holliday cautions, "In order to understand the working of the deceiver-prince of this power of the air, and become acute to discern his tactics and his methods of deceiving men and women, such believers should search the Scriptures thoroughly to obtain a knowledge of his character, and how spirits of evil are able to possess, and use the bodies of people."

"These Marriage Breaking Spirits," she goes on to inform, "are principalities called Asmodeus, Osmodeus, Abaddon, Apollyon and Beelzebub that cause rejection, divorce and overpowering tendencies to rage, lust, impetuousness, impurity and psychic activities."

She warns that there are serious consequences concerning "playing" with sexual demons. Dr. Holliday says, "These ruler spirits cause rejection, divorce and overpowering tendencies to rage, lust, impetuousness, impurity, psychic activities and lose of faith. Due to wide- spread pornographic material, many force their spouses into sexual perversions, leading the mate into perverse, deviate sex. However, in our day," she says, "due to powerful sexual brainwashing by some churches, schools, televisions, radio and media, women and men have, in many instances, become willing slaves to sexual demons."

Dr. Holliday gives notice to the Church that the greatest threat today is the willing neglect of guarding against sexual sin. "Sadly, sexual evil is prevalent even among Christians leadership and perhaps no other area in the life of a believer where he or she is more vulnerable to spiritual attacks than the area of his or her sexuality."

She believes that the Church must understand the power of deliverance. "Sadly, sexual evil is prevalent even among Christians leadership," she asserts, "and perhaps no other area in the life of a believer where he or she is more vulnerable to spiritual attacks than the area of his or her sexuality."

Sexual Magic ~ Sex In The Ministry:
Dr. Holliday goes on to express her concern for Church leaders, "Standards are collapsing in the pulpits. Just before a former pastor of a Christian Church was arrested and charged with capital sexual battery in 2006, another associate pastor and counselor resigned or fired from the staff. The church leadership had been warned of the associate pastor's sordid past in North Carolina, but they hired him anyway! The Church critics consisting of former and present members want to know how the cavalier, even reckless, disregard for innocent youth can be justified by ministers of the Gospel. Church leaders are to protect the sheep from preying wolves not pay wolves to ravage the sheep. Sexual predators should be in prison, not the pulpit."

She writes, "Today there is a special attack of deceiving spirits upon the Christian Church. She considers that this is a deliverance manual that will explain how demons that are engaged and operate." She reveals that the awakened part of the Church of today must now have no doubt of the reality of the existence concerning evil spirit beings and that the Church has the spiritual keys to the power of solution.

"This is a book," she says, "that challenges the church to awaken from its spiritual slumber that there is an organized realm of supernatural powers, set up in opposition to Christ, and His kingdom, bent upon the eternal ruin of every member of the human race; these believers also know that God is calling them to seek the fullest information for withstanding and resisting these enemies of Christ and His Church."

Dr. Holliday believes that, "Today there is a special onslaught of (Chaotic sexual) deceiving spirits released upon the Church which is the fulfillment of the prophecy the Holy Spirit expressly made known to the Church through the Apostle Paul, 'that a great deceptive onslaught would take place in the "later times.' Since the utterance of the prophecy, more than two thousand years have passed by but the special manifestation of evil spirits of deception today, points unmistakably to the fact that we are at the close of the age."

Dr. Holliday demonstrates that Satan is sending his agents into the Church to cause ministers to fall into sexual sins. "Leaders must make special efforts to guard against "opportunities", she cautions "while counseling people of the opposite sex or with sexual problems, could find themselves in compromising situations."

Dr. Holliday cites the following incident, "A pastor that I know received a hysterical call from a woman who was in his congregation. He agreed to make a "house call." Fortunately for him, he took his wife along because when the woman opened the door, she flung her robe open and he was face to face with this Jezebel spirit. The pastor's wife stepped in front of him and when the seductress woman saw the wife, she slammed the door shut. Satan will lay all kinds of traps to make you fall into sin. Be careful."

"If you have fallen into sexual sin, you must submit to deliverance," says Dr. Holliday. "You have subjected yourself to demonic powers and you must repent confront the demons through the power of Jesus Christ to deliver the demons and their control. When you invite a devil in, you have to kick him out."

Dr. Holliday writes, "These demonic spirits are responsible for divorce and the source rejection of sexual genders and characteristics, such as -- overpowering tendencies to rage, lust, impetuous, impurity and psychic activities. Asmodeus wars against all marriages, also keeps many from getting married. He is "king of the demons", and sometimes equated with Abaddon, Apollyon and Beelzebub. He is known as the "angel of the bottomless pit." And in the last days this spirit will take on the form of frogs and locusts."

"Remember this is not fiction but a true drama in the Christian Church. Sexual Magic in the Ministry is real and it is on the rise and it is widespread and happening now!" says Holliday.

Pat Holliday, PhD. can also be reached at Miracle Outreach Ministries:
P. O. Box 56527
Jacksonville, FL 32241
(904) 733-8318
Web page:http://patholliday.com

Press Contact: PAT HOLLIDAY
Company Name: Miracle Outreach Ministry
Phone: 9047338318
Website: http://www.patholliday.com

International Phone Service Comes To Beijing and Hong Kong

2008-08-05T09:27:00.000-05:00

Beijing and Hong Kong Get Super-Cheap International Phone Service with Rebtel

Rebtel expands low-cost and free interational mobile phone service to Beijing and Hong Kong.

Stockholm, Sweden - April 23 -- First Shanghai. Now Beijing and Hong Kong. In just three months, Rebtel http://www.rebtel.com, the people's global communications company, has delivered on its promise to expand low-cost and free international calling to more Chinese cities.

Starting today, Beijing and Hong Kong residents can use their mobile phones to call any phone, anywhere in the world for just pennies per minute, and make free calls to friends, family, and work colleagues in more than 40 countries.

Using Rebtel Direct, calls from Beijing and Hong Kong to the U.S. and Canada, for example, cost less than 2¢ per minute whether you're calling a landline or mobile phone. By comparison, the same calls on China Mobile will cost $1.16 per minute.

"But if you think Rebtel Direct rates are still too expensive you can use our Smart Call system and make that same calls for free," said Hjalmar Winbladh, Rebtel's co-founder and CEO. "With Rebtel you can now call friends and family in more than 40 countries around the world from Beijing or Hong Kong for nothing more than the cost of calling around the corner."

A Rebtel account can be set up in just a minute or two. The service works with any mobile phone just the way it is, and is registered and authorized to work with all Beijing and Hong Kong mobile operators.

There is no charge to set up a Rebtel account. All new comers get a free 10 minute call to test the service.

After an account is set up subscribers only pay for the minutes they use. Smart Calls between the counties served by Rebtel are always free and only one of the two people on a call must be a Rebtel subscriber.

"This is a great time to be expanding our service in China," said Winbladh. "Hong Kong and Beijing have been important international business centers throughout history, and now athletes and media from more than 200 countries around the world will soon converge on China for the Summer Olympics."

How Rebtel works
Rebtel gives people local phone numbers in their country to call their friends, family or work colleagues who live abroad.

By making all calls local, people can call each other as often as they like and talk as long as they want, for little or nothing more than the cost of the local calls.

That means, for example, Rebtel gives someone living in Beijing a local Beijing phone number that will connect them to their friend in New York. And Rebtel gives the person living in New York a local New York phone number to call their friend in Beijing.

Getting started is fast and easy:
1. Go to http://www.rebtel.com and enter your mobile number and your friend's mobile number.
2. Rebtel creates local numbers and sends them in text messages (SMS) to each phone.
3. Save the number in your phone's address book and use it any time to call your friend abroad.

About Rebtel
Rebtel is a global communications company for individuals and businesses that make international calls. With Rebtel it's possible to call any phone, anywhere in the world, for just pennies per minute. Rebtel's services can be used with any mobile phone without modification or software downloads. There is no charge to set up a Rebtel account. No monthly fees, no connection fees and no hidden costs. Anyone may make a free 10 minute call to test the service. Thereafter, customers only pay for the minutes they use. Smart Calls between the 46 counties served by Rebtel are always free and only one of the two people on a call have to be a Rebtel customer. For more information, or to start using Rebtel services, go to http://www.rebtel.com.

Press Contact: Greg Spector
Company Name: Rebtel
Phone: +1 415 717 4666
Website: http://www.rebtel.com

Spending For Music Sponsorship Up In 2008

2008-08-04T23:46:00.000-05:00

Music Sponsorship Spending To Total $1.04 Billion In 2008

North American-based companies will spend an estimated $1.04 billion to sponsor music venues, festivals and tours this year, a four percent increase from $1 billion in '07, according to IEG Sponsorship Report, the world's leading authority on sponsorship.

Chicago, IL - April 14 -- North American-based companies will spend an estimated $1.04 billion to sponsor music venues, festivals and tours this year, a four percent increase from $1 billion in '07, according to IEG Sponsorship Report, the world's leading authority on sponsorship.

Among developments in the world of live music sponsorship are new efforts to create bundled offerings for sponsors that in the past may have been satisfied with one-off concert, venue or event deals.

Such a strategy has been adopted by Live Nation, Inc. and other players in the music space. For example, The Festival Network, LLC -- owner of the Dunkin' Donuts Newport Folk Festival, JVC Jazz Festivals and other national and international music events -- plans to model its sponsorship packages after the worldwide Olympic TOP sponsorship program.

Citigroup Inc.'s Citi Cards unit in February announced a multiyear deal with Live Nation that is reportedly valued at close to $100 million. The deal includes access to Live Nation tours -- including presenting sponsorship of The Police's current tour -- as well as pre-sale ticket offers, VIP hospitality, the opportunity for venue naming rights and other benefits.

"The shift away from one-off deals in favor of bundled packages by some of the industry's major venue and festival owners should lead to significantly larger deals than the music industry has seen in the past," said William Chipps, IEG Sponsorship Report's senior editor.

Spending on live music also reflects a spate of new regional and national music festivals, all of which are actively marketing partnerships. They include Michigan's Rothbury Festival, New Jersey's All Points West Music & Arts Festival and the touring Rockstar Energy Mayhem Festival.

The live music industry also has benefited from new spending by categories and companies not traditionally involved in music.

Case in point: Shoe marketer Crocs, Inc. this year signed new deals with roughly 30 music festivals and venues including Milwaukee's Summerfest, the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival presented by Shell, Seattle's Bumbershoot and Manchester, Tenn.'s Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival. Additionally, Hankook Tire America Corp. late last year announced a partnership with Eyeball Records, around which it is supplying tires for vehicles driven by the label's touring bands in exchange for exposure on the company's Web site and bands' MySpace pages.

Even companies that have long supported music are moving into new areas within the medium. For example, Toyota Motor Sales USA's Scion brand is adding heavy metal to a sponsorship portfolio that has traditionally centered around DJ performances and other urban-centric events.

"The live music industry is seeing more interest from both established companies and smaller, more niche players, all of whom are aligning with music to gain a point of differentiation," Chipps said.

Active categories sponsoring music include airlines, apparel, auto, beer, cable, computer storage makers, energy drinks, insurance, soft drinks and wireless telecommunications.

Other recent deals include Lexus' presenting sponsorship of Alicia Keys' tour; Kia Motor America's sponsorship of the Vans Warped Tour; Champion apparel's tie with Lenny Kravtiz's recent outing; and Time Warner Cable's title of Raleigh, N.C.'s Walnut Creek Amphitheatre.

About IEG, LLC
IEG is the world's leading provider of independent research, consulting, training and analysis on sponsorship. Founded in 1981, IEG provides corporations and properties with the strategies and tools to harness the sales and marketing power of sports, arts, entertainment and cause marketing.

IEG offers services that include sponsorship consulting, competitive intelligence and valuation. IEG also publishes IEG Sponsorship Report, the international biweekly newsletter on sponsorship; the IEG Sponsorship Sourcebook, the definitive guide to sponsors, properties and agencies; and other industry publications and sources.

IEG also is the leader in sponsorship training. Its internationally renowned Sponsorship Conference, now in its 26th year, attracts a capacity crowd of delegates each year. Through its conferences, seminars and webinars, IEG has trained more than 45,000 sponsorship executives worldwide.

For more information about IEG and the sponsorship industry, please visit www.sponsorship.com or call 800/834-4850 (outside the U.S. and Canada, 312/944-1727).

Press Contact: William Chipps
Company Name: IEG, LLC
Phone: 312-944-1727
Website: www.sponsorship.com

Women's Fashion Blog Has Inside Story

2008-07-27T12:33:00.000-05:00

New Blog Gives Inside Story on Women's Fashion

London fashion expert Caryn Franklin's website howtolookgood.com is not only a dedicated women's fashion advice site on body shape, but now includes her new blog, offering a real behind the scenes, no holds barred insight into the UK fashion industry

London, UK - July 27, 2008 -- In her new blog (http://www.howtolookgood.com/blog) Caryn tells it like it is and offers readers the opportunity to sign up and interact with her, by posting comments and receiving feedback and advice on all issues around fashion and how to dress for body shape.

She also flags up her own clothing solutions giving insight into the wardrobe of a 'fashion expert.'

Written with authority (she has spent 25 years in the business and has interviewed everyone from Yves Saint Laurent to Georgio Armani, as well as presenting on numerous TV shows, writing books and contributing to women's magazines) Caryn also writes from an ageless perspective.

As Caryn Franklin says, "Women can love fashion and dress confidently whatever their age, when they understand how to see beyond what commercial fashion offers. I give women tools to create the best wardrobe for their shape, age and lifestyle. And I'm there as a resource on my site. Since our launch in 2001, I have answered many hundreds of questions from readers."

Caryn's main website http://www.howtolookgood.com offers advice and tips on how to be a clever consumer of women's fashion and by signing up to her new blog, subscribers will receive a free e-book on Jeans - giving them all the information they need on shape, fit and brand.

The site also offers women the opportunity to download one of 19 different e-books on

how to dress for your body shape (http://www.howtolookgood.com/advice_home.html), for either their current wardrobe, or when shopping for new clothes.

These comprehensive and practical e-books are designed to provide valuable tips and advice to help women avoid making time consuming and costly mistakes by understanding what to wear and also what to avoid.

As these three testimonials show, Caryn's advice has been crucial:

Good morning,

I just wanted to let you know how absolutely wonderful your e-book has been for me. Until I read it last week I would stand in front of a wardrobe that consisted primarily of black and white, and still be confused about what I should wear. Always feeling out of shape and completely uncomfortable, with no confidence at all in my appearance.

The following day we went out to dinner and might I say, I looked and felt great. I had three comments on how great I was looking. It was all clothing from my existing wardrobe, put together with your rules and it looked great.

I have had my colours and style done before; however no one has ever produced an action plan (what a brilliant idea, particularly the collage). And the cost to have them come into your home and assist is quite expensive.

I cannot thank you enough; you really are the Queen of Style.

Jacqueline

Hi Caryn,

Simply had to put pen to paper, so to speak.

Just read the first 15 pages of your e-book and it addresses my central concern - large and square shoulders. Your diagrams and short to-the-point good for, or bad for remarks, are just what I require. Great, I now know what suits my top half and this will make such a difference to my shopping and confidence.

Many, many thanks. My 4-year search is over.

Kind regards,

Trixie

Thank you for your very helpful and practical e-book. It's the only one I know of with exclusively the right advice for women of my particular shape, and I found it a valuable source of inspiration. I just wish it had been around when I was sixteen. What a lot of heartache (at not being the 'right shape') and shopping headaches I would have avoided, not to mention how much money I could have saved! I've told all my friends about your site. They are all equally enthusiastic.

Kind regards

Aimée

The website also provides information on the current fashion trends to help readers understand what's on offer this season, news from the catwalks, an online shopping directory and a monthly newsletter.

For additional information on the news that is the subject of this release, contact info@brilliantproductions.co.uk or visit howtolookgood.com

About Howtolookgood.com

Howtolookgood.com was launched in February 2001 by Caryn Franklin and Jane Galpin offering fashion advice for all women.

About the author: Caryn Franklin has worked in the fashion industry for 25 years. She presented the BBC's Clothes Show for 12-years and has presented many other fashion shows including Style Bible, Style Academy, The Frock and Roll Years, as well as appearing regularly on network TV shows LK Today, GMTV and This Morning. She has written many books, contributes to mainstream women's magazines and has interviewed everyone from Yves Saint Laurent to Georgio Armani. Through her company Brilliant Productions, she hosts many live shows on the subject of image and style and her website howtolookgood.com offers all women advice on how to look good, whatever their body shape.

Contact: Caryn Franklin or Jane Galpin, owners

Brilliant Productions Ltd

0870 442 4498

http://www.howtolookgood.com

Contact Information
Julian Barrett
Brilliant Productions Ltd
http://www.howtolookgood.com
01453 839321

Multi-Billion Online Sports Betting Biz Tapped

2008-07-27T12:08:00.000-05:00

Casinos VIP Lounge Taps into the Multi-Billion Online Sports Betting Biz

Online casino portal CasinosVIPLounge.com launches a new sports betting section. Among the info available are detailed reviews of leading sports betting websites as well as articles on the most prominent sports betting events.

July 27, 2008 -- CasinosVIPLounge.com, a leading online casino portal (http://www.casinosviplounge.com/), recently unveiled a new section targeted at online sports betting aficionados. The new sports betting section provides readers with extensive and valuable information on this particular industry, from in-depth reviews of the most popular sports betting websites and detailed gambling advice to articles on the hottest sports betting (http://www.casinosviplounge.com/sports-betting-intro.html) action.

Over the years, betting on sports has become a multi-billion dollar industry. According to sports betting industry experts, the total amount of money wagered on bets annually in the United States alone stands at over $200 billion. Today, thousands of online bettors enjoy placing daily bets on their favorite sports, such as horse racing, soccer, American football, hockey, baseball, basketball, boxing and golf. Trustworthy information on winning odds, Internet bookmakers and the most popular sporting events is crucial to people seeking to make successful wagers.

CasinosVIPLounge editor-in-chief Marcy Jefferson said, "The CasinosVIPLounge team is very proud to launch this new sports betting section. We seek to provide newcomers to this industry as well as seasoned bettors with reliable information and useful advice. CasinosVIPLounge has already become an authority in the world of online casinos. We expect to achieve the same status in the world of online sports betting."

About CasinosVIPLounge

CasinosVIPLounge, a top provider of reliable and up-to-date information on online casinos and sports betting websites, has already gained tremendous prominence. CasinosVIPLounge offers in-depth reviews of the online gaming industry's most reputed online casino destinations, breaking casino news as well as updates on the richest promotional offers available over the Internet. Already a major authority in the world of online gaming, Casinosviplounge.com is an independent online casino portal not affiliated with any online gambling website.

Contact Information
John Smith
CasinosVIPLounge
http://www.casinosviplounge.com/
18665598690

Housing Prices Down By 0.4% In Real Estate Report

2008-07-21T09:04:00.000-05:00

Real Estate Report: Housing Prices Down By 0.4% In February

For-sale listed property inventories increased in 19 of 22 markets identified in the March Real Time Real Estate Report.

Mountain View, CA - March 13 -- The Altos 10-City Composite showed a decline in asking prices of 1.6% over the past three months and continued that decline in February with a decrease of 0.4% for the month. Prices of properties listed for sale fell in 15 of 22 major markets according to the Real-Time Real Estate Report, jointly published by Altos Research, the premier source for real-time real estate research, and market analysis consultancy Real IQ.

Asking prices fell at the fastest rate in San Diego, down 3.0% during February and 5.2% for the most recent three-month period. Prices also fell by more than two percent in the Detroit, Los Angeles and Las Vegas markets during February. Prices increased in Chicago, Charlotte, New York, Dallas, Phoenix and Houston during February and were flat in Seattle.

"We are seeing some stability in asking prices as a result of seasonal reductions in inventory during the past winter months," said Stephen Bedikian, partner and research director for Real IQ. "Unfortunately we also saw an increase in listed property inventories this month which is atypical this early in the year. Only a sustained reduction in inventory will arrest the market's fall nationally."

For sale property inventories increased in 19 of 22 markets during February. The Altos 10-City Composite showed a supply increase of 2.5% for the month. Property inventories declined in only three markets: Chicago, Indianapolis and San Francisco.

Data in the Real-Time Real Estate Report is based on analysis of over one million homes currently listed for-sale in 22 metropolitan markets across the country. The report is the most timely source of real estate data available.

"Inventory growth combined with the recent rise in mortgage rates and reported job losses does not bode well for future price stability," said Michael Simonsen, CEO and co-founder of Altos Research. "We expect housing price declines to resume in earnest during the next several months."

The Real-Time Real Estate Report also found that time-on-market remained high. Miami and Detroit experienced the longest time-on-market spans with an average days-on-market of 146 and Minneapolis was close behind at 145 in February. Seventeen of 22 markets had an average days-on-market of over 100. Denver led all markets with the fastest rate of inventory turnover at an average of 77 days-on-market, followed by Dallas at 79 days.

The report examines housing pricing, inventory levels and market conditions in 22 major U.S. metropolitan statistical areas (MSAs): Atlanta, Austin, Boston, Charlotte, Chicago, Cleveland, Dallas, Denver, Detroit, Houston, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Miami, Minneapolis, New York, Phoenix, Portland, San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle, Tampa, and Washington, DC. The Real-Time Real Estate Report is released every month.

About Altos Research
Altos Research LLC pioneered real-time real estate research. Founded in 2005, the company's information products serve investors, traders, and thousands of real estate professionals. Because real estate data is traditionally obscure and highly latent, Altos built the Real-Time Market Intelligence(TM) platform to monitor dozens of housing market metrics as they are right now in local markets across the country. The company publishes real estate reports and real estate data each week for thousands of zip codes around the country.

About Real IQ
Real IQ provides housing market analysis and consulting services to leading mortgage and real estate companies. More information about Real IQ is located at www.realiq.com.

Press Contact: Michael Simonsen
Company Name: Altos Research
Phone: 888-819-7775
Website: http://www.altosresearch.com

Program Limits Homeowners, Mortgage Brokers, and Lenders

2008-07-17T14:42:00.000-05:00

Bills.com Launches 'Know Your Limits' Program for Homeowners, Mortgage Brokers and Lenders

Program helps determine eligibility for new, higher jumbo-conforming, FHA loans

San Mateo, Calif. - March 17 -- Today, Bills.com will launch "Know Your Limits," a quick, easy-to-use program to help homeowners determine if they are eligible for new, higher-limit loans passed in the economic stimulus package.

Last week, the Office of Federal Housing Enterprise Oversight raised the size of loans that can be guaranteed by Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae. The new loan limits will stay in effect through the end of the year. Also, Housing and Urban Development (HUD) raised the size of the loans that the Federal Housing Authority (FHA) can insure.

Previously, Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae could insure only mortgages of up to $417,000. That meant - even with a 20 percent down payment - only buyers of homes costing $521,500 or less were eligible for these mortgages. The new "jumbo-conforming" loan limits vary by area, with the maximum loan amount 125 percent of the median home value of the county in which the home is located. The new loan limits affect homeowners and buyers in 71 metropolitan areas and 21 counties outside of those metro areas, reaching as high as $793,750 in Honolulu.

Loan limits for FHA-insured loans were even lower, with a previous limit of $362,790. Now, mortgages of up to $729,750 can qualify for FHA insurance.

For homeowners and home buyers
Determining eligibility for the new loans can be challenging, says Ethan Ewing, president of Bills.com. With the "Know Your Limits" program, applicants can complete a simple form (www.bills.com/fhasecure) and receive an immediate assessment of their eligibility, Freddie Mac/Fannie Mae and FHA loan limits, and up to four lender matches for their specific situations.

For mortgage brokers and lenders
As part of the "Know Your Limits" program, mortgage lenders and brokers can reach homeowners eligible for the new loans quickly and easily. The "FHA Select" program will match lenders and brokers with applicants whose desired loan amount is below the FHA loan limit for their county of residence. A corresponding "Stimulus Select" program will match applicants who are eligible for jumbo-conforming loans. Both FHA Select and Stimulus Select are activated on a filter-by-filter basis, and are optional.

"The new limits will make it easier for buyers to get loans, which should help the home markets get moving again," says Ethan Ewing, president of Bills.com. "We've been in a situation where the average cost of a home in large areas of the country was far greater than available loans. These new programs will be of great assistance to home buyers, homeowners who have been unable to get out of their adjustable-rate mortgages, as well as the broker/lender community."

Based in San Mateo, Calif., Bills.com is a free one-stop online portal where consumers can educate themselves about complex personal finance issues and comparison shop for products and services including credit cards, debt relief assistance, insurance, mortgages and other loans. The company blogs about consumer finance issues at http://www.bills.com/blog. Since 2002, Bills.com has served more than 30,000 customers nationwide while managing more than $1 billion in consumer debt. Bills.com is a division of Freedom Financial Network, LLC, whose co-founders and CEOs, Andrew Housser and Brad Stroh, have been named Northern California finalists in Ernst & Young's Entrepreneur of the Year Awards.

Press Contact: Aimee Bennett
Company Name: Bills.com
Phone: 303-843-9840
Website: www.bills.com

Real Estate Deals Found Thrill Homebuyers

2008-07-14T09:20:00.000-05:00

Homebuyers are Thrilled with the Deals to be Found through the Latest Real Estate Trend to Hit California-An Online Auction

With low minimum bids and increased FHA loan limits, homebuyers are racing to get an amazing deal on a brand-new, luxury home in the California Central Valley with the click of a mouse. The Freedom Realty Exchange, the nation's leading online home auction website, is offering more than 60 gorgeous new homes in Gridley, Lathrop, Madera and Kerman on www.FRE.com/193R4. With about two weeks until the bid deadline, interested homebuyers are encouraged to visit the website and register to participate in the online auction as soon as possible.

Newport Beach, CA - March 27 -- A new luxury home valued at more than $700,000 for a buck seems too good to be true, but that really was the starting bid for several of the homes in an online auction currently on the Freedom Realty Exchange website (www.FRE.com/193R4). With about two weeks until the bid deadline, prospective homebuyers are jumping on the bandwagon and bidding to get a deal on one of more than 60 brand-new, luxury homes located in several cities across the California Central Valley.

The online auction includes 15 homes in Gridley, a quaint community between Chico and Yuba City; 18 homes in Lathrop, a short commute from the San Francisco Bay Area; and a total of 29 homes in Madera and Kerman, quiet suburbs just outside of Fresno.

Though originally priced as high as $715,000, the Freedom Realty Exchange, which is part of the LFC Group of Companies, the nation's premier online real estate auction marketing firm, is offering these homes with minimum bids as low as $140,000, in addition to the model homes that started at $1. Although most of these model homes are no longer going for their $1 minimum bids, their current high bids are considerably low, so interested homebuyers can still purchase one of these homes at a steal if they act fast.

More exciting news for homebuyers is the recent announcement by the Federal Housing Administration that FHA loan limits in these Central Valley counties have increased significantly, affording potential homebuyers an even better opportunity to buy a new home.

The spacious homes feature three to five bedrooms and two to four bathrooms, and range from approximately 2,000 sq. ft. to over 3,500 sq. ft. Many of these beautifully crafted homes are fully-upgraded and include attractive features like hardwood floors, granite countertops, central air conditioning, energy efficient windows, recessed lighting and walk-in closets.

"What differentiates these homes from all of the competition out there is that they have been built to the highest standard of quality," says Kelly Lovegrove, Director of Operations at the LFC Group of Companies. "We have received rave reviews from prospective bidders who have gone out to visit the properties over the past few weeks. They have expressed how beautiful these homes are and even compared them to 'celebrity' houses," continues Lovegrove.

There has never been a better opportunity to get a deal on that new, luxury California home you've always dreamed of. Forget wasting an entire day at a foreclosure auction in a hotel ballroom or convention center, this online auction makes it simple and convenient to purchase a gorgeous new home at a great price. The bid deadline is Thursday, April 10, so there is still plenty of time for interested buyers to visit the homes, prequalify for financing and place a bid with the click of a mouse. For more information and to register to participate in the online auction, go to www.FRE.com/193R4.

Freedom Realty Exchange - part of the LFC Group of Companies
For more than 30 years, the LFC Group of Companies have served numerous Fortunate 500 companies, real estate developers, investors, financial institutions and government agencies by auction-marketing thousands of commercial, industrial, land and residential properties with an aggregate value well in excess of $5 billion. www.FRE.com

Press Contact: Ashley Carvalho
Company Name: LFC Communications, Inc.
Phone: 949-706-6135
Website: www.FRE.com

Sales of iPhone 3G Kicked By Telecommunications Giant

2008-07-11T20:35:00.000-05:00

AT&T Kicks Off Sales of iPhone 3G Phone

Online Resources Available to Help Customers Prepare for Purchase

Variety of Attractive Plans Combine Voice and Unlimited Data

Dallas, Texas, July 11, 2008 - AT&T begins selling iPhone 3G today in its retail stores at 8 a.m. local time across the United States, along with a variety of attractive monthly plans that combine voice and unlimited data use. iPhone 3G uses the nation's fastest 3G wireless network, which reaches 300 major metropolitan areas.

Pricing and Eligibility
AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) has announced that AT&T is making it easy for customers to prepare for their iPhone 3G purchase by posting "Get iReady" tips and frequently asked questions at www.att.com/iphone. The site also includes a link for customers to check their upgrade eligibility and other wireless account information.

iPhone 3G phones will be available for $199 for the 8GB model and $299 for the 16GB model. These prices require two-year contracts and are available to the following customers:

    * iPhone customers who purchased before July 11*
    * Customers activating a new line with AT&T
    * Current AT&T customers who are eligible, at the time of purchase, for an upgrade discount

Current customers who are not eligible for an upgrade discount can purchase iPhone 3G for $399 for the 8GB model or $499 for the 16GB model. Both options require a new two-year service agreement. Current customers may also choose to wait until they become eligible for an upgrade discount. Eligibility is generally determined by amount of time remaining on a current contract and payment history.

Current AT&T customers who are upgrading to iPhone 3G will pay an $18 upgrade fee and new AT&T customers will pay the standard $36 activation fee.

Voice, Data and Text Messaging Plans
AT&T brings iPhone 3G customers the best coverage on the globe and the largest mobile-to-mobile calling community with unlimited calling to AT&T's 71.4 million wireless customers. iPhone 3G customers can choose from four individual AT&T Nation plans, which bundle voice and unlimited data (e-mail and Web browsing).

    * AT&T NationSM Unlimited: Includes unlimited Anytime Minutes for $129.99 a month.
    * AT&T Nation 1350: Includes 1350 Anytime Minutes and unlimited Night & Weekend Minutes for $109.99 a month.
    * AT&T Nation 900: Includes 900 Anytime Minutes and unlimited Night & Weekend Minutes for $89.99 a month.
    * AT&T Nation 450: Includes 450 Anytime Minutes and 5,000 Night & Weekend Minutes for $69.99 a month.

All AT&T Nation and AT&T FamilyTalk® plans for iPhone 3G include nationwide long distance and roaming, Visual Voicemail, Rollover®, unlimited Mobile to Mobile calling, Call Forwarding, Call Waiting, Three-Way Calling and Caller ID.

AT&T will offer FamilyTalk plans, with bundled voice and unlimited data, starting as low as $129.99 a month for two iPhone 3G lines. Up to three additional iPhone lines can be added for $39.99 each.

Unlimited text messaging can be added for an additional $20 ($30 for FamilyTalk plans of up to five lines); $15 (1,500 messages), or $5 (200 messages).

Additional Tips for Consumers
New AT&T customers who wish to port or retain their phone number from another wireless carrier should consider bringing a copy of a bill from their current service provider. Customers will be asked to provide account information as it appears on record with their current provider, including:

    * Account number
    * Name of the account holder
    * Account holder's SSN or Tax ID
    * Billing address
    * PIN or password (if applicable)

Customers who inherit an original iPhone from a friend or family member will need to request a SIM card from AT&T for the phone and activate the device using the in-home activation process through iTunes.

Customers should listen to voice mail messages on their current devices and write down any necessary information before purchasing iPhone 3G, because existing voice mail messages will be lost when upgrading to iPhone's Visual Voicemail feature.

AT&T will offer accessory bundle options specific to iPhone 3G in its retail stores.

iPhone 2.0 Software
All iPhone customers will benefit from the iPhone 2.0 software, which will be pre-loaded on all iPhone 3Gs and available as a free download for current iPhone customers. The new software will include numerous enhancements, such as business-class e-mail access via Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync; the iPhone Software Development Kit (SDK), which allows a business to easily create applications customized to its needs; and the App Store, available at www.apple.com/webapps, which offers a wide-range of applications - from games to business, education to entertainment and productivity to social networking.

For example, AT&T has developed YELLOWPAGES.COM Mobile for iPhone, which takes local mobile search to a new level by allowing users to discover businesses and local events based on their popularity among other iPhone users, get directions and access business reviews. Numerous enterprise applications are and will continue to be available on iPhone 3G, via the App Store, including Oracle's CRM, collaboration and e-mail applications.

iPhone for Business
Oracle and Kraft Foods Inc. are among the first business customers to deploy iPhone 3G. Business customers interested in iPhone 3G should contact an AT&T business sales representative or review their account information online to determine their eligibility for upgrade pricing. Corporate e-mail and other business applications require the Enterprise Data Plan for iPhone, which is $45 a month and bundled with an eligible voice plan. Small business customers may qualify for AT&T BusinessTalk, the industry's only shared plan specifically for small businesses. Additional details on iPhone business offerings are available at www.att.com/iphoneforbusiness.

*iPhone 3G is available to customers who are currently prepaid customers; however, there is no prepaid plan for iPhone 3G. Additionally, customers' accounts must be in good standing at the time of purchase.

AT&T Offers Nation's Fastest 3G Network

Nation's Fastest 3G Network Complements Best Global Coverage and Industry-Leading Portfolio of 3G Devices

Dallas, Texas, July 10, 2008 - For customers who want access to blazing-fast wireless broadband service, there's one clear choice among all U.S. carriers. AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) today announced it offers the nation's fastest third-generation (3G) network, according to data compiled by leading independent wireless research firms. AT&T's superfast 3G mobile broadband network is currently available in nearly 300 major U.S. metropolitan areas, with plans to expand to nearly 350 by the end of the year. In addition, AT&T has the best global coverage of any provider with roaming available in more than 200 countries, including more 3G roaming than any other carrier.

The fastest 3G network claim is based on a variety of tests conducted by leading third-party researchers, who downloaded a variety of applications and files to test throughput and overall performance. AT&T was the winner by a significant margin.

AT&T also announced it has started doubling the data capacity of its 3G markets, and nearly half of all cell sites will receive additional 3G capacity by the end of the year. The additional capacity will help accommodate the anticipated growth of 3G subscribers over the next several years. According to the Yankee Group, the number of 3G subscribers in the U.S. is expected to increase by 160 percent by 2012.

"We've invested billions of dollars in our 3G network, and now we can proudly claim it as the nation's fastest 3G network," said Ralph de la Vega, president and CEO of AT&T's wireless unit. "We will continue to expand our 3G network coverage into new areas, grow our lineup of industry-leading devices, such as iPhone 3G, and deliver compelling new 3G services to market like Video ShareSM. And to top it off, only AT&T offers the best global coverage. AT&T's ability to serve its wireless customers is unparalleled in our industry."

Between 2005 and 2008, AT&T will have invested more than $20 billion in network improvements and upgrades - an average of $5 billion a year. Much of this network investment has gone to build out the 3G broadband data network, which today is available in 296 major metropolitan markets. In addition, the company is deploying additional 3G coverage using 850 megahertz (MHz) spectrum that is now available from the recent sunset of its older TDMA network. This spectrum extends farther and better covers the interior of buildings.

In addition to the company's constant 3G expansion in the U.S., only AT&T can offer 3G data roaming in 60 countries, including Japan and South Korea, as well as voice calling in more than 200 countries. Nearly all devices in AT&T's current portfolio are "world phones" that can be used around the world.

Another advantage of AT&T's 3G network is the ability for customers to simultaneously use voice and data features. For example, customers can make a call while checking for a local address on YELLOWPAGES.COM.

Sprint's "iphone clone" the Samsung Instinct priced at $129.99

Daytona Beach, FL (PRunderground) June 20, 2008 - Sprint's highly anticipated phone, the Samsung Instinct, goes on sale Friday. Sprint has announced via a press release that the instinct will cost $129.99, with a 2 year contract after a $100 mail-in rebate. The Samsung Instinct is Sprint's answer to the iPhone, which is slated to cost $199 next month.

There is a catch. Sprint also announced that activation of the Instinct requires a pricing plan offering unlimited data. Customers can choose from Everything plans for individuals starting at just $69.99 per month for 450 voice minutes or Talk/Message/Data Share plans for families starting at $129.99 per month for 1500 voice minutes to share between two lines.

The Instinct is a touchscreen device that includes EV-DO Rev. A, which is equivalent to AT&T's 3G speeds, for Web browsing, e-mail and more. The Instinct has already been awarded such honors as "Most Innovative Product at CTIA Wireless 2008?, and "Best Cell Phone" by CNET's CTIA 2008 awards. Only time will tell if Sprint has a winner with the Samsung Instinct. To purchase a Samsung Instinct you can visit http://samsunginstinctstore.com

About SamsungInstictStore.com
SamsungInstinctStore.com provides access to the best deals on Samsung Instinct phones and accessories. For more information please visit http://samsunginstinctstore.com

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Gas Savers And Lowest Gas Prices from Government Auctions

2008-07-04T20:29:00.000-05:00

Lowest Gas Prices and Gas Savers from GovernmentAuctions.org

Find out how to get the best bang for your buck at the gas pump from the leading bargain hunter website.

Great Neck, NY - July 3, 2008 -- With skyrocketing gas prices, many Americans have substantially scaled down their travel plans, shopping trips, family visits, and just about every activity that involves their automobiles. Sales of bulky SUVs have plummeted, and the sales of fuel-efficient hybrid cars are on a steep rise.

GovenmentAuctions.org (http://www.governmentauctions.org), the leading bargain-hunter website that provides information on government auctions and foreclosures has decided to step in and provide some relief. To this end, while the prospect of cheaper gasoline does not seem to be in anyone's future, there are quite a number of ways to stretch your gas dollars to achieve substantially more mileage per tank. These include techniques for saving at the pump, taking care of and making minor modifications to your car, and changing your driving habits.

"Keeping your car in shape, which includes paying attention to your engine, your tires, car liquids, and making minor aerodynamic modifications can increase your gas mileage by up to 25 percent," says company president Ian Aronovich, adding that "getting yourself into the habit of driving more efficiently can also save you up to $2.00/gallon." Moreover, as another company spokesman points out, you can also substantially stretch you gas dollars in the way that you fill up your automobile.

To provide some relief for it's members' pocket books this summer, GovernmentAuctions.org is giving away a special comprehensive report on how to save money on soaring gas prices and to economize so as squeeze the most out a tank of gas. The report contains more than 30 money saving tips that will make the summer driving season more economical for you and your family, and is free to all GovernmentAuctions.org members.

Why is GovernmentAuctions.org giving away this "Saving Money on Gas" report (https://www.governmentauctions.org/register.asp) to its members? "As a website tailored to bargain hunters of every stripe GovernmentAuctions.org is a top-notch resource for those wishing to save money generally," says Aronovich. "We have labored hard to make this happen and we intend to continue improve our offerings to meet needs of our bargain minded customers and the public at large, and so while this is not directly related to the site's core business, it's something important enough to address, especially in light of the recent spikes in already inflated gas prices and their the paralyzing effect."

About GovernmentAuctions.org®

GovernmentAuctions.org (http://www.governmentauctions.org), a division of Cyweb Holdings Inc., is a membership-based web site for bargain hunters that helps its users find and participate in government auctions of seized and surplus property. It also provides its members with access to its nationwide database of real estate foreclosure listings across the United States.

About Cyweb Holdings Inc.

Cyweb Holdings, Inc. (http://www.cywebholdings.com) is a company that, through its divisions and holdings, provides high quality web-based information services to the public and other businesses. The company consists of personnel and management who, combined, have extensive experience in business, government, law, software and technology, and who have committed themselves to use their backgrounds and knowledge to create, sustain, and invest in superior information
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I. ARONOVICH
GovernmentAuctions.org
http://www.governmentauctions.org
(516) 467-4518

Job Seekers Driven To Self-Employment By Worsening Economy

2008-07-03T12:08:00.000-05:00

Worsening Economy is Driving Job Seekers to Self-employment

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va.-- July 03, 2008 --Forced retirement, job cutbacks, and economic uncertainty all point to a safety net of a recession-proof franchise opportunity. Liberty Tax Service is experiencing a tremendous response to its franchise opportunity. "When job security goes away, many people decide to take the future into their own hands," according to John Hewitt CEO and Founder of Liberty Tax Service. (www.libertytaxfranchise.com). The company offers low start-up costs and the certainty of filing income tax returns to provide an enticing business opportunity that's a part of the American way of life.

In 2008, the gloomy forecast is that corporate layoffs could increase up to 37 percent. Contrast that with the tax industry that historically has delivered a growing market of taxpayers every year. Approximately 62% of all taxpayers paid someone to prepare their taxes in 2008, up from 51% in 1994.

Liberty Tax and CEO John Hewitt are garnering many accolades for a superlative franchise opportunity that welcomes a diverse America to join its ranks. Hewitt has 39 years of tax industry experience, the most of any CEO in the tax preparation business. He is the only founder of two franchises that Entrepreneur magazine has ranked in the top 25 of their Franchise 500: Liberty Tax Service and Jackson Hewitt Tax Service (NYSE:JTX).

"Our franchisees continue to be the cornerstone of our success. For the sixth year in a row, Liberty grew by more returns (raw numbers) than H&R Block and Jackson Hewitt combined," noted Hewitt. "We are focused on providing an affordable opportunity for new franchisees, and great support so that our existing franchisees can add additional offices. These key factors will allow us to open a projected 400 new offices for tax season 2009."

Liberty Tax franchising is a fit with various life scenarios: keeping a day job while starting a franchise, entry into the tax business with little or no experience, and the challenge of a busy seasonal business.

A tax background is not a requirement. Top performing Liberty Tax franchisee, Annie Fuller of Newberry, South Carolina lacked any previous tax experience. "I followed the Liberty Tax Service system, held tax schools for training, and hired the best people who were stars in the customer service arena," said Annie. "I'm obviously not a bean counter." By Tax Day, April 17th 2007, Annie's first-year Liberty Tax office in Newberry finished #1 in the entire Liberty Tax Service operating system for first-year stores with a company record of 1658 returns prepared. She was first in the system for second year offices in 2008.

About Liberty Tax Service:

Founded in 1997 by CEO John T. Hewitt, Liberty Tax Service (www.libertytax.com) has prepared over 6,000,000 individual income tax returns. The Liberty Tax franchise opportunity is ranked highly on Entrepreneur's "Franchise 500" for affordability, low cost and overall potential. The company is a member of the International Franchise Association and its MinorityFran and FranVet outreach programs. John Hewitt is available for interviews on franchising issues and entrepreneurial advice.
Contacts

Liberty Tax Service
Martha O'Gorman
Chief Marketing Officer
800-790-3863 ext. 8022
martha.ogorman@libtax.com