V.I.P. Trip to London Contest for Affiliates Announceed

PokerAffiliatePrograms.com Announces V.I.P. Contest for Affiliates to Win an All Inclusive Trip to 2008 CAP Euro in London

Poker and casino webmasters are already familiar with the most popular affiliate convention, CAP Euro which takes place this January in London. Today PokerAffiliatePrograms.com has announced a contest where affiliates will be able to win an all inclusive V.I.P. trip to the largest casino/poker convention ever.

December 23 -- Greg Powell and Jeremy Enke are excited to announce the PAP V.I.P. Affiliate Challenge. Sponsored by one of the leading poker affiliate programs, Chipleader.com, this promotion is going to award one lucky affiliate the trip of a lifetime. This is the opportunity many aspiring webmasters have been looking to become involved in ever since the last CAP show in Barcelona.

The winner of this V.I.P. Challenge will be awarded the following:

•    Free roundtrip airfare to CAP Euro
•    Paid Hotel at the Olympia - Jan. 24th - 28th
•    A killer dinner and night on the town courtesy of PAP
•    Free Entry to CanAffco Boot Camp during CAP Euro
•    Entry to the prestigious 2008 CAP Awards Dinner

Any poker or casino affiliate is eligible to win this trip. To win, affiliates simply need to post on their websites or blogs why they are the most deserving affiliate of winning this free trip. More information on this exciting promotion can be found here, PAP V.I.P. Challenge.

On January 1st, the judges for this contest will choose (3) semi-finalists. The final winner will be chosen and announced on January 4th.

In a phone interview with Greg Powell, general manager of PokerAffiliatePrograms.com, he stated, "In the coming days PAP we will be making an announcement that will be THE most exciting announcement in the poker affiliate world this year. Launching this promotion will be a great lead in to many of the exciting things to come. We are looking forward to seeing all the creative entries that this promotion will undoubtedly bring."

For more information and to submit your entry into the PokerAffiliatePrograms.com V.I.P. Challenge, please visit the official website at PAP V.I.P. Challenge

Press Contact: Greg Powell
Company Name: Affiliate Programs
Phone: 714-596-9000
Website: http://www.pokeraffiliateprograms.com/

All-Time Record High Gas Prices With Higher Prices Ahead

Gas Prices Hit New All-Time Record High - $3.50 Per Gallon With Higher Prices Ahead

On Sunday the national average price for regular unleaded gasoline broke through the $3.50 per gallon barrier for the first time ever. Just one month ago the price was $3.27 and compared to one year ago the average price is up from $2.86. That is a painful 64 cents per gallon price increase. The reasons for the high gas prices are high crude oil prices, increased seasonal demand, and a transition by refineries to summer fuel blends. Gas prices in the next few weeks and months are now expected to reach $3.65 per gallon.

Minneapolis, MN  -  April 20, 2008 -- On Sunday the national average price for regular unleaded gasoline broke through the $3.50 per gallon barrier for the first time ever. Just one month ago the price was $3.27 and compared to one year ago the average price is up from $2.86. That is a painful 64 cents per gallon price increase.

The primary reason for record gas prices is that crude oil is trading at all time highs of $117 per barrel which is nearly double the price of $63 per barrel one year ago. With crude oil accounting for 72% of the cost of a gallon of gas, the high oil prices translate into higher pump prices for consumers. In addition to high oil prices, other seasonal factors are also helping to drive gas prices higher. As we approach the start of summer driving season, gasoline demand typically increases by 100,000 barrels per day compared to winter consumption levels. Refineries are also making the seasonal switch to summer fuel blends which reduce smog, but are more costly to produce. These seasonal effects are worsened by the stronger than ever worldwide demand for gasoline and oil, most notably by developing nations such as China and India.

According to Jason Toews, gasoline price analyst with GasBuddy.com, the skyrocketing gas prices are not expected to end soon. Toews says that, "Gas prices will likely increase to $3.65 per gallon within the next month. If there are any major supply disruptions the national average price could easily reach $4.00 per gallon."

San Francisco drivers are suffering more than anywhere else in the nation. The average price for regular unleaded gasoline in San Francisco is currently $3.95. As of Sunday, some stations surveyed in Michigan were found to be charging as much as $4.99 per gallon for regular unleaded.

About GasBuddy.com
GasBuddy.com collects retail gasoline and diesel prices for up to 130,000 gas stations across the United States each day. GasBuddy.com is able to provide the most timely, comprehensive and accurate pump prices in the industry through its network of 700,000 fuel price spotters, direct station surveys and relationships with credit card companies. The GasBuddy.com data is relied on by some of the top companies in the country such as Google, Yahoo, Expedia, and over 1000 major media outlets.

Press Contact: Jason Toews
Company Name: GasBuddy.com
Phone: (612)875-2766
Website: www.GasBuddy.com

Investment Property Market: Mortgages in Crisis

Your Pound Still Goes a Long way in the Investment Property Market: Mortgages in Crisis - Overseas Property Markets Overview Part 1

How to use Pound's position on the market to invest in property effectively and buy a dream home overseas? There was never a better time for UK investors to Invest in US, Caribbean and Central America property markets find out more and collect your free invitation to Excel London show Place in the Sun. Three part research and advice article about property investments based on three years figures from UK based overseas property investment company Principal International.

London, Surrey  - April 23, 2008 -- You can't open a newspaper at the moment without seeing a report on Britain's financial crisis and the end of the housing boom. First time buyers are finding it almost impossible to get a foot on the property ladder and now homeowners and investors are facing potential negative equity on the value of their properties. Even celebrities like Orlando Bloom, Leona Lewis and Jonathan Woodgate have spoken out about the high property prices in London, which are causing them to consider other options.

Credit Crunch creates more opportunities to invest in properties abroad

For a long time, buy to let properties in Britain have been a secure venture for UK investors, but is it now time to start looking further a field?

Simon Ryeland - Director of Principal International Properties and specialist with 17 years in property investment, is clear that there are still good property investments out there, as long as you know where to look. "People have been investing with us in properties in the UK and abroad for over twelve years now. Over the last few years many emerging overseas markets have experienced strong rental yields and capital growth and provided a far more profitable solution than the UK market."

And it seems that the obvious destination for buying investment property overseas - Spain - isn't necessarily the best value for money.

"Spain is now generally considered as an area mainly for lifestyle purchases and we would encourage investors to look further afield." Says Simon.

Investors put off by overcrowded beaches, recent concerns over illegally built homes and the strength of the Euro against the Pound have good reason to consider other emerging markets.

There was never a better time for UK investors to Invest in great Property in US, Caribbean and Central America

One of the biggest considerations is the current value of the pound against the US dollar. Put simply, with an almost two to one exchange rate, your pound will go a lot further in countries associated with the US dollar than those associated with the Euro. And this means there are a lot of exciting property investment opportunities out there.

To be continued...

Next week: Where are the US dollar property investment hotspots? Plus unlocking the undiscovered wealth of the Eastern European property market.

This week Channel 4's A Place in the Sun Live property investment show is taking place at ExCeL London, Friday 25th to Sunday 27th April 2008.

Report by Jennifer Clowes. Analysis for this article is based on the last three years figures from Principal International Properties (pip4u.com).

Press Contact: Simon Ryeland
Company Name: Principal International Properties
Phone: (+44)01483748629
Website: http://www.principalinternational.co.uk

Sexy Lingerie Web Store

Simpley Sexy Lingerie Opens Web Store

www.SimpleySexyLingerie.com has opened their new web store, offering tastefully tantalizing items in a variety of styles and sizes.

Woodland, NC  -  March 30, 2008 -- Store owner Pamela Collier has opened her new boutique at www.SimpleySexyLingerie.com, displaying a variety of lingerie items in attractive but tasteful styles. "Just the idea of being able to do something and kind of focus it on myself led me to opening the store," says Pamela, a longtime Internet shopper, mother of 2, and grandmother to a 2-year-old grandson.

"Being able to wear lingerie makes you feel good about yourself," says Pamela, who researched her products carefully before opening her store. As a devout Christian, it was important to her to strike a balance between alluring products and wholesome items. "I want women to realize that they can still be a mother or wife and feel sexy. It's very important to me that women feel beautiful, no matter what their size, if they're Christian, a mother or even a grandmother. Women deserve to be able to wear lingerie and feel sexy without being embarrassed. I want people to be able to shop in the convenience of their own homes and not have to go out and feel like people are staring and judging them."

In trying to maintain a clean and tasteful image, Pamela has selected her products personally, looking them over and making certain they meet her standards. "There are many items that I didn't put on my web site because I didn't feel that they were appropriate," she says, maintaining a clean but sexy image for her site.

Pamela has also begun a blog at www.SimpleySexyLingerie.net, allowing her to interact with her customers and assist them directly. "I'll be talking about my products, including different seasonal items and lines," says Pamela, who plans on providing additional information on her merchandise through that venue. She also intends to discuss future plans with her customers, getting their feedback and assistance in the growth of her business. "I've got high hopes," she explains. "I'd like to see the web site grow and eventually start a couple other sites."

Press Contact: Pamela Collier
Company Name: Collier Enterprise, LLC
Phone: 252-209-4518
Website: www.simpleysexylingerie.com

Entertainment Giant Reaches Out to Latino Consumers

Online Entertainment Giant Bodog Reaches Out to Latino Consumers

Online gaming and entertainment leader Bodog Entertainment announces new services for Latino consumers, including a full-service customer service line in Spanish and plans to have a fully functioning Spanish-language gaming site.

St. John's, Antigua  -  October 25, 2007 -- Online gaming and entertainment leader Bodog Entertainment is pleased to announce new services for Latino consumers, including a full-service customer service line in Spanish, available today, and plans to have a fully-functioning Spanish-language gaming site.

"Bodog Entertainment has always been a leader in providing our customers with the highest quality service, in our industry and beyond," said Calvin Ayre, billionaire entertainment mogul and Bodog founder. He added, "We are excited to expand our service to include in-language customer service to our Latino customers. We value their business, and I am sure that our world-renown service will exceed each caller's expectations on every single call."

Since Bodog Entertainment's customer service call center was based in Costa Rica for 10 years, it is a natural progression for the company to expand their call center service to Latino consumers who wish to receive service in Spanish. Customers will be greeted by a prompt in the beginning of the call that will allow the caller to continue in Spanish and speak to a representative. This Spanish language call center is operated under agreement with the Morris Mohawk Gaming Group who operate the Bodog brand in North America.

The entertainment giant recognizes the value of their Latino customers and has plans to develop capabilities to access all of Bodog's entertainment features online. In the meantime, players wishing to join Bodog in Spanish can call 1-866-205-3353, and a customer service representative will walk them through the steps of registering by phone completely in Spanish, or these instructions can also be accessed directly at http://www.bodoglife.com/promotions/spanish/cs/. As Bodog expands their in language capabilities, players can expect the same stellar customer service and, eventually, the same world-class gaming options, all in Spanish.

Bodog Entertainment proudly offers a host of entertainment properties, including: the production of a mixed martial arts competition television series, Bodog Fight and poker series, Calvin Ayre Sharks & Fools; a free play fantasy sports site, Bodog Fantasy; an international record label; an international band-search competition; a publishing division, with an online magazine and a blog; and, of course, it's market-leading, world famous gaming property at BodogLife.com. Bodog Entertainment aims to introduce new and compelling content to each of its properties, making them more culturally relevant to their valued Latino consumer. As in every other aspect of business, Bodog Entertainment's goal is to raise the bar for Latino entertainment and customer service, becoming a one-stop source of entertainment for Latinos everywhere.

About Bodog
Bodog, with its head office located in Antigua, is licensed in the United Kingdom, Antigua. Bodog Entertainment Founder Calvin Ayre, recognized as a world authority on branding in digital entertainment, was featured on the cover of Forbes magazine's best-selling 2006 "Billionaires" issue. Bodog offers a host of entertainment services, comprising: online gaming which includes Poker, Casino and a host of other gaming products; an international record label, Bodog Music; a million-dollar band search competition and accompanying TV series, Bodog Battle; a publishing division (with an online magazine, Bodog Nation, and blog, Bodog Beat; and an international television division, Bodog TV which produces reality series, such as Bodog Fight and Calvin Ayre Wild Card Poker. For more information, contact Media Relations at email protected from spam bots. BODOG is a registered trademark. The Bodog brand is operated for gaming in North America by Morris Mohawk Gaming Group under License.

Press Contact: TALIA RODRIGUEZ-SHAKUR
Company Name: STREETROPICAL MEDIA
Phone: 323-644-0606
Website: www.bodoglife.com

Hotel Industry Silent On Scam

The Scam the Hotel Industry Will Not Talk About, Says Report

April 8, 2008 - Pierrefitte-es-Bois, France - Over 60 percent of travelers make their reservations online, but the tactics of the online hotel reservations and booking intermediaries often prevent them from booking direct with the hotel of their choice.

According to a new report, consumers are prevented from finding all the hotels in the city of their destination when they use a search engine, and the result is that many hotels are missed by consumers, while booking agents continue to reap high profits from their tactics.

The free report details the "dirty tricks" used by booking agents and hotel reservations web sites to control the travel consumer. It also explains how hotel managers and owners can quickly and easily regain lost Internet business that the booking agents are trying to take away.

"The Hotel Reservations Scam, and What to Do About It" is a free report authored by travel industry expert, Herman Thuy. It is offered online at http://www.Interbed.com.

Thuy is not alone in his warnings about the manipulations of search engines by the travel industry. The management of Ryanair ("Europe's favorite low cost airline") in Nov. 2007 called online travel agents and booking intermediaries "the greatest deadwood, rip off middle-men and the costliest parasites in the travel industry."

"Use a search engine the way travel consumers use it. Search for two words, your city and hotel. Your web site will not be on that first page because the scam artists control all those listings. Consumers cannot find you, and often do not even know your hotel exists at their next destination," explained Thuy.

His claim was confirmed with searches for Paris hotels, Dublin hotels, Luxembourg hotels, and Rome hotels. Each showed a list of booking agent web sites with no individual hotels listed.

"Booking agents have the search engines rigged so that travelers will only find the agency web sites and will not find the sites for individual hotels. That way they capture most online reservations," said Thuy.

The free report not only informs hotel owners and managers how they are being duped by the hotel reservations web sites, but also offers specific advice on how they can regain full control and recapture the business they have lost to the unscrupulous intermediaries they in fact no longer need.

Press Contact:
Herman Thuy
+33 238 312 996 (landline)
+33 608 821 623 (mobile)

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A secure online transaction is waiting for you at Escrow.com

The following email was sent by a scammer to a potential buyer. The intent was to get the buyer to wire money to a person that would only take the money and offer nothing in return. We suggest that buyers CALL Escrow.com or other escrow services to verify any emails are valid. Do NOT use any contact information that is contained in the email itself. 

 From: Escrow.com Transactions [mailto:transactions@escrow.com]
Sent: Thursday, April 24, 2008 1:16 PM
To: fred 
 Subject: A secure online transaction is waiting for you at Escrow.com

 

	Dear Fred, My name is Marisella and I'm contacting you on behalf of Escrow, and Dana Sesoms as the seller. You should feel confident paying through Escrow. You do not have to worry about ensuring data: access to any confidential information will not be granted. All your personal information is encrypted and will be stored on one of our secure servers. Escrow quickly and securely tells you what you need to know: that your payment was received. We require MoneyGram Money Transfer service for payment at the Seller's request, in order to speed up the process.  Delivery The Seller is responsible for delivering the goods to the Buyer. The Buyer can cancel the transaction if 14 days have elapsed from escrow payment being deposited and if the seller has not entered a tracking ID within this period. Unless otherwise agreed, delivery shall be via DAS - Dependable Auto Shippers track and trace method to the Buyer's address specified in the notification within five (5) working days of receipt of the email confirmation that the funds have been placed in Escrow. The Seller is responsible for insuring the goods while in transit to at least their full purchase price.  Acceptance The Buyer shall sign for the goods when they are delivered. It is acknowledged and agreed that if any other person signs for the goods on the Buyer's behalf, whether authorized or not, then the goods shall be deemed to have been signed by the Buyer for the purposes of this Agreement. If the Buyer or someone acting on the Buyer's behalf fails to sign for the goods when they are delivered or within two (2) working days of attempted delivery, acceptance shall be deemed to have occurred and the purchase monies shall be released to the Seller.  Rejection of goods The Buyer shall inspect the goods and notify Escrow with any intention of rejecting the goods within the inspection period. If the Buyer has reasonable and just cause to wish to reject the goods, the Buyer shall: - notify Escrow via fax, before the expiry of the inspection period; - state the reason for the rejection of the goods; - return the goods to the Seller within seven (7) working days and in the same condition in which they were received by the Buyer; - seller is responsible for shipping back the goods. found by KoKo, made by s0R3ERER  To submit the payment, you have 2 options: 1. Pay for the transfer at a local MoneyGram agent. Click here to locate the agents in your area. Go to one of them and send the payment to the verified name of Escrow agent, available in United States. The payment is done by cash at any MoneyGram agent. 2. Or you can charge it to your Visa. Card or MasterCard. credit card or send money right from your bank account. There is a $500 per transfer limit on credit card payments. To make a MoneyGram eMoney Transfer please visit MoneyGram International website. MoneyGram Money Transfer is the only service that has ultimate authentication of the identity of the receiver of funds. Several IDs and utility bills are required before the funds are paid. Therefore, no one else but the Escrow agent can pick up the money. Your payments cannot be lost in the mail, like money orders or checks. Item Inforamtion Year: 2005 Manufacturer: Interpid Model: Tag Parilla Body Style: Go Kart Title: Clear   Payment Details Escrow Transaction   Number: 55872 Buyer: Fred Escrow Manager: Marisella Shipping: Paid by seller Total amount: US $ 1,250.00 Seller Information First Name: Dana Last Name: Sesoms Address: 14425 N Virginia St City/Town: Reno State: Nevada(NV) Zip code: 89506 Country: United States Escrow Manager Information First Name: Marisella Last Name: Martinez Address: 3612 Pama Ln   City/Town: Las Vegas State: Nevada(NV) Zip code: 89120 Country: United States Delivery Information First Name: Fred Last Name:  xxx  Address:  xxxxx  Drive City/Town:  xxxxxxxx  State:  xx  Zip code:  nnnnn  Country: United States How to make payment ? 1. Locate the nearest MoneyGram Agent. 2. Fill in the Money Order form and make the payment with cash using the above agent's name and address. 3. Confirm the payment by sending us the MoneyGram payment receipt to Fax#: 1 206-222-2914. The payment receipt must include:   - Reference Number - 8 digits number from the payment receipt - Sender's Name and Address - Receiver's Name and Address - Amount to be received   As soon as we will receive the fax from you that will include the payment details as explained above we will verify the payment status with MoneyGram. Once the payment is confirmed by MoneyGram we will instruct the seller to proceed with delivery to your address as shown above. We will hold the money until you will send us your confirmation that you have received and inspected the item and you agree to keep it. When we will have your confirmation we will release the money to the seller. Sincerely, Marisella Escrow Manager Escrow.Com Fax#: 1 206-222-2914.   Copyright ) 1999-2008 Escrow.com. All rights reserved.

 

New Law to Overhaul College Student Loans

Academic Financial Solutions Evaluates New Law to Overhaul College Student Loans

Leading student loan debt consolidation company, Academic Financial Solutions, weighs in on the ramifications of the new College Cost Reduction and Access Act.

Tampa, FL  -  October 9, 2007 -- Academic Financial Solutions, a leading student loan debt consolidation company based in Tampa, Florida, evaluates the repercussions of the new College Cost Reduction and Access Act that President Bush signed into law on September 27.

Michael Babb, President of Academic Financial Solutions believes the new law will alter the entire landscape of the college student loan industry. Federal subsidies to private student loan companies will likely be reduced while the number of federal grants increases. The new legislation states that student loan interest rates will gradually be reduced to 3.4 percent on federally subsidized student loans for low-income students over a five-year period.

The Act makes college student loan payments more manageable for borrowers by guaranteeing that they will not have to pay more than 15 percent of their discretionary income in loan repayments. Also, borrowers that experience economic hardship may have their loans forgiven after 25 years.

It is estimated that the new college student loan legislation will eliminate 80 percent of student loan companies' subsidies over the next five years. This would result in significant losses in student loan benefits for students, thus making it more expensive for students who have already graduated.

"The reality of the situation is that a vast majority of students will no longer be offered interest rate reductions for on-time payments and other attractive incentives by the lenders," stated Michael Babb. "Even the larger lending institutions will be affected because it virtually wipes out their profit margins. You can't operate a lender-based program without a fair and realistic profit margin."

"The important thing to remember is what is in the student and borrower's best interests," Babb continued. "With college costs increasing almost 40% over the past five years, educational funding resources need to increase as well. Hopefully, this student loan legislation will help keep pace with this demand."

From its inception, Academic Financial Solutions established a reputation of serving the best interests of students and borrowers and has saved FFELP borrowers millions of dollars by reducing their college student loan payments through consolidation. For more information on student loan debt consolidation, call toll-free, 1-866-523-1474 or visit www.AcademicFinancial.com.

For more information, contact:
David Atkinson
Academic Financial Solutions
813-830-7906 x224
david.atkinson @ academicfinancial.com

Press Contact: David Atkinson
Company Name: Academic Financial Solutions
Phone: 813-830-7906+224
Website: www.AcademicFinancial.com

Surprise Growth Of Mobile Internet

 

BuzzCity reports surprise growth of mobile internet in Middle East myGamma Global Mobile Advertising Index shows growth following changes to mobile operator tariffs London - Apr 22, 2008 (PRN): BuzzCity (http://www.buzzcity.com), a provider of global wireless communities and consumer services, today reveals the myGamma Global Mobile Advertising Index demonstrating the popularity of its mobile social network. BuzzCity also reports surprise growth for demand of its service in Egypt and Saudi Arabia which will surprise both the global mobile community and digital advertising industries. It is likely the growth is directly linked with changes in mobile operator business models offering affordable and understandable ! mobile data packages. myGamma Global Mobile Advertising Index The following statistics shows advertising page views in the first quarter of 2008. 1. Indonesia: 654 million (up 13328% on Q1 2007) 2. India: 577 million (up 1522%) 3. South Africa: 426 million (up 418%) 4. USA: 132 million (up 917%) 5. Kenya: 79 million (up 424%) 6. Romania: 57 million (up 446%) 7. Bangladesh: 53 million (up 305%) 8. China: 37 million (up 6053%) 9. Brunei: 35 million (up 221%) 10. Pakistan: 35 million (up 814%) BuzzCity's myGamma social network service on mobiles operates on an ad-supported model as a primary source of revenue. Advertisements are served on myGamma and on more than 2,000 publisher sites globally. BuzzCity tracks the growth of the network and by extension, the growth of the mobile internet in more than 70 countries around the world. The company recently announced plans for a US office, a market where traffic has grown more than 900%, putting the US in 4th place. BuzzCity expects this to grow to more than 100 million page views per month in the next quarter. In 21st place is Canada, with 5 million page views per month, which has made a phenomenal growth of 11,800% over the last 15 months. This may mark the growth of a new market in North America. In Q1 of 2007 the myGamma banner network served a little over 260 million banners over its top 10 high traffic countries South Africa, India, Thailand, Kenya, Bangladesh, Brunei, USA, Romania, Nigeria and Malaysia. Over the first quarter of 2008, the Top 10 countries served more than 2 billion ads, a growth of 800%. The Top 10 also saw some new entrants, with Indonesia, China and Pakistan replacing Thailand, Nigeria & Malaysia which collectively served about 60% of the 3 billion ads served across the network.. KF Lai, CEO of BuzzCity, commented on the news: "In Q1 of 2008, we served more than 26 million banner advertisements to Egyptian users. This is a growth of 5,400% against the first quarter of 2007 when we served only 490,000 impressions. During this period, Saudi Arabian traffic grew by nearly 900% to 22 million banners. In both cases, increased mobile penetration and healthy competition among carriers invariably sees more consumer activity on the mobile internet. We are only going to see more of this, everywhere." Advertisers, such as Mozat in Singapore, have been quick to take advantage of the rise of the mobile internet in the Middle East and have targeted campaigns to Egypt and Saudi Arabia. BuzzCity has expanded its network to deploy new services in Croatia, Iran, Namibia, Nepal, the United Arab Emirates and Yemen. Download the myGamma Global Mobile Advertising Index For more information, contact: Skywrite Communications Catriona Biggart/Claudia Bate Tel: +44 20 7608 4650 Email: buzzcity@skywritecomms.com Website: http://www.buzzcity.com Information from Press Release Network may be freely distributed to any publication. Wherever applicable, please cite Press Release Network as the news source.

High School Students Earn Tuition-Free College Credit

Minnesota Virtual High School Students Earn College Credit Tuition-Free Through DeVry University

Full-Time Students Also Eligible for School-Supplied Laptop, Internet Allowance

MINNEAPOLIS--April 21, 2008--Minnesota Virtual High School students are now eligible to participate in the Passport2College program offered through DeVry University, one of the largest degree-granting higher education systems in North America. This unique program allows full-time juniors and seniors who meet residency and GPA requirements to take up to two college credit classes tuition-free through DeVry University, which is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association.

"The Passport2College program creates a clear pathway to college by giving students the opportunity to take online college classes at no charge while still in high school," said Minnesota Transitions Charter School Superintendent Tony Scallon.

And beginning with the 2008-09 school year, Minnesota Virtual High School will provide a laptop and an Internet stipend to all new full-time students. Existing full-time students will be able to take advantage of the offer when they re-enroll for the fall semester. Minnesota Virtual High School is made possible by a partnership between Minnesota Transitions Charter School of Minneapolis and online learning leader Advanced Academics, Inc.

"Providing students a school-issued laptop and Internet stipend ensures that all students interested in learning online have the equipment they need to succeed," said Jeff Elliott, president of Advanced Academics. "These enhancements to an already strong program make online education an even more appealing way for Minnesota students to earn their high school diploma."

Minnesota Virtual High School is a free online public high school that offers full and part-time education for state residents in grades 7-12. The program is a flexible, high quality option for students who are looking for an alternative to the traditional school environment.

Students earn their high school diploma, issued by a local Minnesota school district, in a personalized program featuring one-on-one access to Minnesota-certified teachers, 24/7 student support, and full high school curriculum including electives and advanced placement courses. Minnesota Virtual High School students are able to participate in sports and other activities through Minnesota Transitions Charter School. For more information, please visit www.MinnesotaVirtualHighSchool.com

About Advanced Academics

Advanced Academics, a leader in the field of online learning, partners with schools and districts in more than 30 states across the country to offer a customizable online solution that uniquely serves each customer. Advanced Academics' program has proven to be extremely successful in providing flexible learning opportunities for students in grades 7 through 12 and increasing overall student academic performance. The program offers comprehensive middle and high school courses, highly-qualified, certified teachers, and a web-based learning management system that enhances student learning. A subsidiary of DeVry Inc. (NYSE:DV), Advanced Academics is accredited by The Commission of International and Trans-Regional Accreditation (CITA) and the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA). For more information, visit www.advancedacademics.com and www.advancedacademics.net.

Contacts

Advanced Academics
Meg Martin, 405-397-6156

New Love From Above Campaign

It's Paisley, Love

McKinney and Virgin Atlantic Airways Create Virgin Atlantic Paisley as Part of New Love From Above Campaign

April 17, 2008 -- McKinney, Virgin Atlantic Airways and its agency of record, McKinney, have created a new brand expression for the innovative airline: Virgin Atlantic Paisley.

Introduced as part of Virgin Atlantic's new Love From Above campaign that helped celebrate its newly unveiled Premium Economy cabin, the highly visual, intentionally clashing red and purple paisley was designed to imply both style and substance. At first glance, the paisley reflects iconic British design. But upon further inspection, travelers can see something more: Virgin Atlantic and British bits and bobs, such as umbrellas, tea cups, lions, planes and Big Ben sprinkled throughout the lively design.

Keith Ciampa, McKinney interactive creative director, teamed with UK-based Robert Gonzales to create design templates flexible enough to plug in dynamic messages that were tailored to a variety of environments and audiences both online and off. The paisley can be seen throughout the entire Love From Above branding platforms that includes everything from beer glasses and coasters to outdoor boards, kiosks, wrapped London cabs, online banners and Virgin Atlantic's first-ever WAP site, http://LoveFromAbove.mobi.

Quotes attributable to Aimee Young, head of brand and advertising, Virgin Atlantic North America:

-    "For 24 years, we've approached flying differently, treating our passengers like guests and innovating on their behalf. In recent years, we've been known for the distinctive features in Upper Class, such as the complimentary limo service and onboard bar. Love From Above reminds travelers we deliver a phenomenal experience regardless of where they sit on the plane."

-    "The paisley celebrates Virgin Atlantic's belief that traveling doesn't have to be a boring, stuffy affair and Love From Above helps us connect with people who see travel the same way we do."

Quotes attributable to Keith Ciampa, Interactive Creative Director at McKinney:

-    "Virgin Atlantic Airways is a premium brand and our goal was to capture the brilliant basics and magic touches that create every flight experience."

-    "Virgin Atlantic Airways is known for its unparalleled service and innovation. Including the newly unveiled Premium Economy cabin, which is now featured on every flight from the US. But how many companies can boast their very own paisley?"

Please contact Janet Northen at email protected from spam bots to arrange an interview and/or for additional quotes.

About Virgin Atlantic
Founded in 1984, Virgin Atlantic Airways now offers high-flying service from 10 U.S. cities to London, operating long-haul services to 33 destinations worldwide as far apart as Las Vegas, Tokyo, Delhi, Boston and Shanghai, with recent growth to Mumbai, Dubai, Nairobi and Chicago. Even with Virgin Atlantic's growth, the service still remains customer driven with an emphasis on value for money, quality, fun and innovation, ensuring flying Virgin Atlantic is always an event.

-    There are 38 aircraft in Virgin Atlantic's fleet, comprising 747-400s, A346-600s and A343-300s.
-    Sir Richard Branson is the Founder and President of Virgin Atlantic.
-    In 2007, Virgin Atlantic carried approximately six million passengers. Even with Virgin Atlantic's growth, the service remains customer driven with an emphasis on value for money, quality, fun and innovation.

About McKinney
McKinney is an advertising agency pioneering the industry in crafting rich conversations that build strong emotional and transactional connections between brands and the right people.

Founded in 1969, the Durham-based agency has created some of the most innovatively integrated marketing communications programs, including Audi of America's Art of the H3ist, Travelocity's Roaming Gnome, the Polaris CEO Duel and the launch of the Sony Bravia LCD TV. McKinney's clients include Brown-Forman Corporation's Southern Comfort, Coldwell Banker, Full Frame Documentary Film Festival, Major League Gaming, The NASDAQ Stock Market, Qwest Communications, Travelocity, Virgin Mobile USA and Virgin Atlantic Airways. Two-time winner of the Yahoo! Creative Summit and one of the top EFFIE winning agencies in 2007, McKinney's work is also recognized by the Cannes Advertising Film Festival, the New York Andy Awards, the One Show and the Interactive Advertising Bureau's MIXX Awards, among others.

McKinney is an independent operating subsidiary of Havas, the sixth-largest advertising and communications group in the world. For more information, visit our Web site at www.mckinney.com.

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Global Space Tribes New WayTo See The World

8W8.com for Travel and Internet Enthusiasts: Browsing Through the Novel '8W8 – Global Space Tribes' by Ralf Hirt (Amazon Books Kindle Bestseller)

8W8 - Global Space Tribes is a new way to see the world. It is written for everyone who uses the Internet, travels and is interested in any aspect of the world in the 21st century. It is a fast and enjoyable read which takes the reader from point 'A' to the world of the Global Space Tribes. Extracts of the futuristic and visionary novel by Internet Globalist Ralf Hirt are available on www.8W8.com. 8W8 – Global Space Tribes has climbed into top ranks in various Amazon Kindle categories including Travel, Globalization, Computer & Internet. It is available in both print and as Kindle edition.

New York  -  April 14 -- The new fiction work '8W8 – Global Space Tribes' begins and ends on an airplane flight which serves as bookends to a fantastic journey. It is difficult to tell if the story begins with the central character, O.K. Fellow staring out of the cabin window musing about his inability to see the world as he knows it must exist. Although the elements he wants to see don't manifest themselves in our traditional three-dimensional world, he intuitively knows that they are there, albeit invisible to the naked eye. Or, does the novel begin when the 15 members of the Golden Sky, an IT think tank, in their break out meeting in a mountain palace on the Big Island, Hawaii?

Like Hirt's vision, the mountain palace is a metaphor, invisible to the outside world. All one can see from the outside is a six-story reflection of the sun during the day, and in the evening, the moon and stars. Yet, behind this golden mirror an entire world exists: a mountain stream navigates from floor to floor, an entire self-sustaining farm functions on the bottom floor and our band of 15 IT thinkers amble about from floor to floor, from high tech conference rooms, to dining rooms, to fitness rooms, to swimming pools; all invisible outside the golden mirror.

Like modern travelers, today, they set out from point 'A' and plan to reach point 'B' within a predetermined amount of time. What our travelers don't know is how they are going to get there and where, exactly, they are going. The group is heavily weighted by business people with above average understanding of the Internet and IT technology and a visceral belief that what was needed is a new world modeling engine. Among them is a blind philosopher, who, through cunning, had been able to hide his blindness from his companions, but it is he who first sees the direction in which they are going.

However, it was Theresa Raffles who began to unravel the conundrum by interpreting messages sent to her by O.K. Fellow on his flight from San Francisco to Berlin where the story begins:

"Look at the way you look at lights. They are diamonds. Christmas lights and then, over Belgium, they are reduced to dots. You had finally reduced everything to dots, the basic elements. At one point, you had volumized, segmented and saw elements becoming streams. Later on, you create your own topography, envisioning hills, slopes and mountains."

Slowly, the group begins to assemble the pieces. They stumble upon the idea of using a virtual helicopter which contains a computerized system, a new world modeling engine, which they call "8W8." From this platform they are able to look down on the world and see business opportunities, the state of the environment, wealth and resources and, ultimately, intangibles such as human emotions.

This is a book for every business traveler; a fast and enjoyable read which takes the reader from point 'A' to the world of the Global Space Tribes. Extracts are available on www.8W8.com.

With over a decade of global Internet industry experience at companies including Glam Media and DoubleClick (Google), Hirt is well placed to comment on the possibilities for technology in an ever-more tightly connected world. Originally from Stuttgart, Germany, he has lived and worked in China, Australia, the United Kingdom and now resides in New York City, NY. Rarely, if ever unconnected, Hirt has used his first hand experiences of the business and social changes wrought by the Internet to write an enjoyable and intriguing novel that give readers much to ponder as they navigate their way through the 21st century.

"8W8-Global Space Tribes" combines engaging characters with a fascinating philosophy to create a new vision for the future. Not just for those interested in business, marketing or investment, "8W8-Global Space Tribes" is also a must read for anyone who has ever logged onto a computer or sat on a plane.

For more information or to request a free review copy, members of the press can contact the author at permissions @ 8W8.com and visit www.8W8.com. "8W8-Global Space Tribes" is available for sale online at Amazon.com, Target.com, BookSurge.com, and through additional wholesale and retail channels worldwide. It also is available together with New York Times Bestseller Freakonomics as Best Value bundle on Amazon.com during the months of April 2008.

About the Author
Ralf Hirt is an executive at Glam Media, Inc, a leading online source for women. Previously, he spent nine years with DoubleClick (Google) in London, Hong Kong, Sydney and New York City, NY. He currently lives with his wife and son in Manhattan, NY.

About 8W8 ventures
8W8 ventures inc. is an Internet Knowledge & Development firm from New York City, NY and can be visited on www.8W8.com or reached via email info @ 8W8.com.

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Latest Music Phone From Motorola Rocks Out

Rock Out and Look Good with the Stylish New MOTO™ U9: The Latest Music Phone from Motorola

The sensuous and smart design of the new MOTO™ U9 combines Motorola's iconic style with the best mobile music experience.

Libertyville, IL  -  October 16, 2007 -- Motorola, Inc. is showing off the stylish side of music with the introduction of MOTO U9. Through unique advancements in mobile entertainment technology, U9 makes music a multi-sensory experience and lets consumers rock out and look good - with an elegant form factor, Stereo Bluetooth®, CrystalTalk™ Technology, external touch sensitive music controls and floating for the latest mobile music experience, and animated screensavers that appear on the external display.

MOTO U9 delivers cutting edge mobile music capabilities:

-- Easy transition from phone to music and back again, MOTO U9 allows one-touch access to your library and pauses music as calls come through.
-- Microsoft Windows Media® Player 11 makes the U9 ready to rock as soon as it's out of the box, with simple synching and automatic recognition of the device.
-- Integrated music player supports multiple audio files: Windows® WMAv10 plus Janus DRM, MP3, AAC, AAC+, AAC+ enhanced.
-- Ability to download the latest music hits from more than 200 music stores onto the device from a PC using USB 2.0 for speedy transfers and data access. (1,2)

Additional in-demand features round out a complete mobile experience:

-- Up to 25MB of on-board user memory (3) and an optional microSD memory card enables storage of 4GB of music, pictures and other media.
-- Innovative CrystalTalk technology for better call clarity
-- Stereo Bluetooth wireless technology enables users to enjoy a wireless mobile stereo experience (4).
-- Advanced "speaker independent" voice recognition dialing and talking phone features take "hands free" to the next level.
-- A 2.0 megapixel with 8x zoom camera, multi-shot feature, video capture and playback, and light and landscape viewfinder delivers quality, printable (5) and sharable images.
-- Impressive messaging capabilities via MMS, SMS, WVIM, Push Email.

"MOTO U9 combines the surprising with the familiar, the latest in premium design and inventive controls with the next popular spin on Motorola's classic clamshell design to deliver the most stylish and dynamic mobile music experience," said Rob Shaddock, senior vice president of Feature and Mass Market Phones, Mobile Devices, Motorola. "MOTO U9 embodies the stylish side of Motorola's music-enabled devices, further building on our strong portfolio of products for a diverse global audience."

Seamless, small and light weight, the curvaceous U9 has been designed to fit perfectly in the pocket or hand. Its metallic gloss finish comes to life with animated screen savers that appear to "float" across the borderless external display. The external display is not just for show, however, as touch sensitive, digital keys let users control their music player from the outside.

Additional Capabilities
Delivering on its commitment to provide the world's most compelling mobile music experience, Motorola has also created an ecosystem of additional products, accessories and services that make it easy to access, download and enjoy a wide array of digital music.

Through an exclusive arrangement with recording artist Fergie, in select markets Motorola will provide exclusive content on the phone, promotional activities, and TV and print campaigns.

"Fergie is a GRAMMY Award-winning, multi-platinum superstar artist as well as a woman on the cutting edge of modern style. She is the perfect icon to help us communicate to consumers that style and music are integral to people as a way to express themselves -- and that MOTO U9 embodies those qualities," said Joni Christensen, director of Global Music Marketing, Mobile Devices, Motorola. More information about these promotions will be available soon.

For more information, please visit http://direct.motorola.com/hellomoto/motoU9.

Availability
MOTO U9 is expected to be available for purchase in fourth quarter of 2007 in Asia, Latin America and Europe. For specific regional availability and pricing, contact your local Motorola representative.

About Motorola:
Motorola is known around the world for innovation and leadership in wireless and broadband communications. Inspired by our vision of seamless mobility, the people of Motorola are committed to helping you connect simply and seamlessly to the people, information and entertainment that you want and need. We do this by designing and delivering "must have" products, "must do" experiences and powerful networks -- along with a full complement of support services. A Fortune 100 company with global presence and impact, Motorola had sales of US $42.8 billion in 2006. For more information about our company, our people and our innovations, please visit http://www.motorola.com.

Certain mobile phone features may not be activated by your service provider, and/or their network settings may limit the feature's functionality. Contact your service provider for details. All features, functionality and other product specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation.

(1) Network and/or SIM card dependent feature, not available in all areas. Airtime, data charges, and/or additional charges may apply.
(2) The unauthorized copying of copyrighted materials is contrary to the provisions of the Copyright Laws of the United States and other countries. This device is intended solely for copying non-copyrighted materials, materials in which you own the copyright, or materials which you are authorized or legally permitted to copy. If you are uncertain about your right to copy any material, please contact your legal advisor.
(3) Available user memory varies due to the configuration of the phone, which varies by service provider.
(4) This device supports Bluetooth A2DP and AVRCP profiles. In order for Bluetooth devices to communicate with one another, they must utilize the same Bluetooth profile. To determine the profiles supported by other Motorola devices, visit www.hellomoto.com/bluetooth. For other devices, contact their respective manufacturer.
Certain Bluetooth features including those listed may not be supported by all compatible Bluetooth-enabled devices, and/or the functionality of such features may be limited in certain devices, or by certain wireless carriers. Contact your wireless carrier about feature availability and functionality.
(5) Optional printer required

MOTOROLA and the Stylized M Logo are registered in the US Patent & Trademark Office. The Bluetooth trademarks are owned by their proprietor and used by Motorola, Inc. under license. Microsoft and Windows Media are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. All other product or service names are the property of their respective owners. © Motorola, Inc. 2007. All rights reserved.

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Video Chat Services To Penetrate Mobile Adult Content Market

Mobile Adult Content Market to Approach $3.5 Billion by 2010, Driven by Streamed Video and Video Chat Services, Says Juniper Research

The increasing adoption of streamed video and video chat services, fuelled by a sharp rise in the adoption of 3G services, will push revenues derived from mobile adult services to nearly $3.5 billion by 2010, according to a new report by Juniper Research.

Hampshire, UK  -  November 27, 2007 -- The increasing adoption of streamed video and video chat services, fuelled by a sharp rise in the adoption of 3G services, will push revenues derived from mobile adult services to nearly $3.5 billion by 2010, according to a new report by Juniper Research.

The report also found that a significant proportion of new revenues were expected to hail from the relatively underdeveloped North American markets, despite the existing restrictions on on-portal content.

According to report author Dr Windsor Holden, "While operators in the US and Canada are still very reluctant to introduce age-verification systems and offer adult content, it is a completely different story off-portal with a number of service providers now offering D2C content and services aimed at those markets. Furthermore, as mobile subscribers become more comfortable and familiar with the off-portal environment, then the traffic to these sites is likely to mushroom."

The report also found that while new legislation in markets such as China and South Korea would depress growth in Asia, adoption in Eastern European markets was rising at a higher rate than previously anticipated, in part thanks to the greater willingness of operators in the region to offer a wide variety of explicit, white-label content on-portal.

"While in most forms of mobile entertainment, the brand is king. That truism does not apply in mobile adult content," said Holden. "The most popular genre amongst consumers is graphic, amateur content. If operators truly wish to maximise their revenues from adult content, then they should provide consumers with a mix of genres, in which white-label content is given equal prominence to that of major brands."

Other findings from the Juniper report include:
•    Western Europe will remain the largest regional market for mobile adult services throughout the period covered by the report, with revenues rising from $775m in 2007 to $1.5bn by 2012.
•    Global revenues from video chat services will rise from just $138m in 2007 to more than $1.5bn by 2012.
•    While users of adult services are far less price sensitive than consumers of other mobile entertainment services, service providers should be careful not to overprice content.

Juniper Research assesses the current and future status of mobile adult services based on interviews, case studies and analysis from representatives of some of the leading organisations in the growing mobile adult services industry.

White papers and further details of the study 'Mobile Adult Services (4th edition)' can be freely downloaded from http://www.juniperresearch.com Alternatively please contact John Levett at +44(0)1256 830002.

Juniper Research provides research and analytical services to the global hi-tech communications sector, providing consultancy, analyst reports and industry commentary.

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College Loans Survey Stirs Student Loan Servicing Web Site

Student Loan Servicing Web Site Responds to Recent Survey on College Loans

StudentLoanCenter.biz, and online center for student loan information and assistance, is responding to the results of a new survey about how students are paying for college.

Carlsbad, CA  -  April 13, 2008 -- More undergraduates are turning to federal student loan funding to pay for college than in the past, according to a recent survey by the National Center for Educational Statistics. The student loan survey looked at college financial information over a 15 year period, and showed that the number of students taking out Stafford loans has increased across the board. StudentLoanCenter.biz, an online student loan servicing network, is available to help in a time when paying for college is more difficult than ever.

The student loan survey found that while 57 percent of undergraduates relied on a federal student loan in the 1995/1996 school year, 73 percent depended on subsidized and unsubsidized Stafford student loans in 2003/2004. Approximately 36 percent of financially independent undergraduates that used government student loan money in 2003/2004 took out the maximum subsidized and unsubsidized combined loan amount. This was an increase of 13 percent from the 1995/1996 school year.

This survey shows that student loan servicing is more important than ever for undergraduates, as the costs of getting an education continue to increase and many parents are unable to cover the costs for their children. The increased demand for government student loan funding also comes at a time when three large banks and dozens of other lenders have stopped their federal student loan offerings.

Student loan borrowing has increased the most for lower middle class, upper middle class and high income groups, according to the survey. Clearly, the increased demand for government student loan funding crosses socio-economic lines, and it is imperative that money is available to keep the number of college educated Americans high. The team at StudentLoanCenter.biz would like to remind students and parents that federal student loan money will remain available to anyone who qualifies. Some current students might have to use a different lender when they get their next student loan, but with a little assistance and information anyone can get the money they need to pay for college.

For more information about federal student loan funds, visit www.studentloancenter.biz.

About Student Loan Center:

The team at Student Loan Center has created a Web site to help students get through college without relying on help from parents or traditional loans. Students can get a large loan at a low interest rate while finishing college without worrying about money. Student Loan Center has the experience necessary to help students with any kind of information about repayments or interest rates.

StudentLoanCenter.biz was created by a team that is dedicated to making the whole process of getting a student loan much easier, and the most important part of this is accurate information. Students can learn everything they need to know about student loans, so they can easily pick the one that suits their situation. Anyone with questions or concerns about student loans can enter their Web site to get the answers they need.

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Company Name: Student Loan Center
Phone: 760-431-8594
Website: www.studentloancenter.biz

Performance and Customer Service From A Credit Card Processing Solution Company

Credit Card Processing Solution Company Recognized for Performance and Customer Service

A1 Merchant Accounts, a provider of merchant account processing solutions, is recognized for its commitment to customer satisfaction and top performance in the industry.

Carlsbad, CA  -  December 6, 2007 -- A1 Merchant Accounts, a widely known solution provider for merchant account holders, has recently been recognized as a top performing solution company in providing innovative solutions and for its loyalty to customers. A1 has had a very successful year, adding new solutions to merchant account transactions and for introducing new solutions to make processing more efficient.

Since its first days as a solutions company, A1 has developed a successful process in assisting merchants with credit card solutions. In order to provide better service for clients, A1 continuously updates its processes and introduces new solutions to make merchant accounts and credit card processing run more smoothly. Receiving this type of recognition has been an honor to those in the company.

In the next few years, A1 Merchants plans to develop more wireless solutions for merchant accounts. With a growing clientele and new technology, A1 has every intention on staying ahead of the game. As growth continues, A1 will continue to guarantee top customer service.

About A1 Merchants
A1 Merchants, a leader in the payment processing industry, provides solutions and convenience for merchant clients. A1 has integrated payment processing services that help internet businesses run smoothly and efficiently. Payment solutions are available to small and medium sized retail businesses. A1 Merchants currently manages thousands of accounts, including wireless accounts, and provides solutions in making them more efficient.

For more information, visit www.a1-merchant-accounts.org.

Press Contact: Mike Cheslar
Company Name: A1 Mercant Accounts
Phone: 760 431 8594
Website: www.a1-merchant-accounts.org

Program to Purchase Structured Settlements Outside of Guarantee

Woodbridge Investments Announces Program to Purchase Structured Settlements Outside of Guarantee Period

Woodbridge Investments has announced a new structured settlement and lottery program specializing in the purchase of structured settlements and lottery payments outside the guarantee period.

Studio City, California  -  January 12, 2008 -- Woodbridge Investments, a pioneer in the purchase of lottery payments and structured settlements, has announced a new structured settlement and lottery program specializing in the purchase of structured settlements and lottery payments outside the guarantee period.

Scott Schwartz, Vice President and director of sales stated, "Many lottery winnings and structured settlements pay out for twenty years or for life. We have developed a program that involves an insurance policy that allows us to purchase lottery and structured settlement payments beyond the guaranteed period."

Schwartz added, "Of course, we will continue our program of paying the highest prices for the lottery payments and structured settlements but our new 'out of guarantee' program will allow us to further service our customers."

A recent customer testimonial stated, "A friend of mine told me she had previously sold some of her payments for a large lump sum of money and was still able to collect monthly payments even though she expected to receive payments outside of the guaranteed period. She gave me a toll free number to call, and told me to at least check it out. I am so glad I did..."-Virginia M. MO

Woodbridge and its predecessor companies has been purchasing lotteries and structured settlements since 1993. Woodbridge has helped over 1,000 people gain access to their future payments. Woodbridge has a comprehensive Free Advice Center for helping people research their choices at its website http://www.woodbridgeinvestments.com.


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Random Speed Dating

Speed Dating 2.0 - Bringing Real Time Match Making To Social Networking

Randomate.com launches exclusive speed dating tools, helping its members quickly find matches and make new friends online.

Toronto, ON  -  March 12, 2008 -- Randomate.com (http://www.randomate.com) uses web 2.0 technologies to create a suite of speed dating tools for the Internet. "Our free service allows members to spend 5 minutes with 5 suitable partners during each speed dating session," said Harrison.

"Real-time dating has finally arrived on the Internet," Randomate.com creator Art Harrison, said. "The Internet helped revolutionize online dating by allowing people to find their perfect match from the comfort of their own home," said Harrison. "The major drawback with social networks and online dating however has always been the time required to find a match."

Randomate.com is a true hybrid of speed dating and social networking, billing itself as "speed dating 2.0". The majority of online dating sites require users to search through thousands of profiles, submit friend requests to potential matches and wait for a response before ever starting a conversation. With Randomate.com, the conversation comes first. "The genius of speed dating is that it allows people to bypass awkward introductions," said Harrison. "It gives daters the chance to meet a diverse group of people and quickly find out where there's chemistry."

Offering a complete array of interactive tools, Randomate.com allows members to join and create speed dating rooms, instant message other members on the site, create and design custom profiles, post blogs and more. "Real people meeting in real-time; we're doing everything possible to help people find love and friends online."

For additional information of Randomate.com and the speed dating tools they provide, contact Art Harrison or visit www.randomate.com

About Randomate.com:
Randomate.com is a speed dating social network designed and maintained solely by 29-year-old entrepreneur Art Harrison. Art has been developing a diverse group of online communities and social networking sites since 2001.

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Company Name: Randomate.com
Phone: 647-999-7122
Website: http://www.randomate.com