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Tara Thomas Agency/T2 Casting and Marlo Films announce attachments

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(PRBuzz.com) August 5, 2013 -- Los Angeles - Tara Thomas Agency/T2 Casting and Marlo Films have attached SAG Award-nominee Tony Plana for a role in the feature film Vieques. Executive Producers Angelo Lopez and Michael Diesel add Plana to a group that includes Luis Guzmán, Mekhi Phifer and Michael Lopez.

Further, TTA/T2 Casting sincerely acknowledges and appreciates the innovative artists who have shown determination and resilience throughout the process. Many of them have articulated great solidarity with the casting and production teams, and have magnanimously utilized their skills and talent to not only contribute, but also blend seamlessly with the aforementioned teams.

Vieques Synopsis
Seventeen-year-old Marco Maldonado has everything going for him: Good looks, great family, and a promising future. While his best friend Jenny McReynolds may or may not be interested in him, the U.S. Naval Academy most certainly is. Unfortunately, Marco's father pushes his son to fulfill his destiny as an artist, while Marco, practical and grounded, is focused on matriculating at Annapolis and serving his country.
When a school trip to Vieques, Puerto Rico results in Marco's nemesis assaulting a young woman, the boy's father pays off the local police, setting off a disastrous chain of events. A few locals, hell-bent on exacting revenge, murder Marco's classmates. Marco and company take cover in the forest, where they're stalked and hunted for days.

Tara Thomas Agency/T2 Casting:

Tara Thomas Agency, formally Known as Thomas PR Group 1/NWG, is a multi-faceted company serving the needs of entertainment professionals.

Contact:
(678) 723-8272
tarathomas@tarathomasagency.com
www.tarathomasagency.com


Elite Body Squad Launch New Range Of Workout Gloves

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Halifax, West Yorkshire (PRBuzz.com) August 5, 2013 -- Once upon a time personal trainers used to hone, tone and shape the body's of their rich and successful clients, now they're dressing them and helping to get them ready to exercise.

UK personal trainer and weight loss expert Jago Holmes announces a new business venture. From helping thousands of clients to get in better shape and improving the nation's fitness, personal trainer Jago Holmes turns his attention from what his clients look like to what his clients are wearing instead what they work out in.

After 13 years of working as a personal trainer in the fitness industry, Jago decided to branch out further in to the world of health and has created his own range of sports clothing and fitness accessories. His new company named Elite Body Squad has been created to provide a bespoke range of fitness clothing, equipment and training accessories. The company has initially launched its own range of workout gloves and intends to continue along the weightlifting theme by adding lifting belts and grip strengtheners in the coming months.

"I wanted to sell something that helps people get better results in the gym, when you have the best equipment and accessories, you usually can perform better. I could see what products people were using and through my own testing and using these items myself, I knew there was a lack of quality, design, strength and durability" Jago says "The problem with many fitness and bodybuilding products is that they aren't made to stand the test of time, or are not designed aesthetically. Take bodybuilders as a classic example, they don't want to wear bright colors or use workout gloves with fancy patterns over them, they want well designed lifting gloves that last, feel comfortable and look good. What I wanted to create was a range of top quality products that I was 100% proud of and was happy to put my name to. When sourcing our first product - workout gloves, we wanted the best quality we could find and it took many months to finally decide on a manufacturer that reached the high expectations that we had. The workout gloves that we are launching our brand with manage to fulfill all of my expectations and I am very happy with the product. I look forward to adding more products over the coming weeks"

The elite body squad brand is based around a military motif which is meant to signify durability and strength, whilst being well designed and reliable. Their first product - workout gloves is aimed at men, but future products will be added for women.

About Elite Body Squad

Elite Body Squad is a new sports and fitness accessory company who provides the highest quality training equipment, fitness accessories and workout gear. An initial launch of their unique workout gloves has been a great success. There has been much demand for the high quality workmanship, honest design and use of the best possible materials which makes these gym gloves so popular and effective.

Contact
Jago Holmes
01422836157
media@elitebodysquad.com
http://www.elitebodysquad.com/weight-lifting-gloves.html

Health & Disability Advocates Receives Reeve Foundation Grant for Think Beyond the Label Program

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Grant will support Think Beyond the Label's efforts to build more inclusive workforce for people with disabilities

CHICAGO (PRBuzz.com) August 5, 2013 -- Health & Disability Advocates, a national policy and advocacy organization, is proud to announce that it has received a $10,000 Quality of Life grant from The Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation to advance the work of HDA's Think Beyond the Label brand. The award was one of 74 grants totaling more than $500,000 awarded by the Reeve Foundation to nonprofit organizations nationwide that provide more opportunities, access and daily quality of life for individuals living with paralysis, their families and caregivers. Created by the late Dana Reeve, the program has awarded 2,205 grants totaling nearly $17 million since 1999.

Think Beyond the Label creates new ways for qualified job seekers with disabilities to connect with employers actively recruiting them. Since 2010, Think Beyond the Label has operated as a public-private partnership working to improve employment prospects for this qualified talent pool. The Quality of Life Grant will advance some of the brand's key initiatives, including its Online Career Fairs and its active engagement with the job seeker community, specifically targeting people with paralysis.

"Health & Disability Advocates is thrilled to receive its first Quality of Life Grant from the Reeve Foundation," says Barbara Otto, Chief Executive Officer of Health & Disability Advocates, which operates Think Beyond the Label. "Employers are increasingly seeking broader, more modernized approaches for attracting and appealing to qualified job seekers with disabilities. Support from the Reeve Foundation will help Think Beyond the Label continue to develop employment opportunities and build economic security for individuals with disabilities."

The program's initiatives give top U.S. employers access to Think Beyond the Label's community of 4,500 members with disabilities. One-quarter have at least five years of relevant job experience; one in three have a professional certification or college level degree or beyond.

"People with disabilities add tremendous value to the workplace - particularly in today's global, knowledge-based economy," adds Otto. "They develop creative solutions to problems in their everyday lives. They routinely think outside the box, because they live outside the box."

Case in point: Joe Entwisle. The Think Beyond the Label team member and HDA policy analyst sustained a wrestling injury at age 16, leaving him paralyzed from the shoulders down. But he did not let that get in the way of his education or career.

"My success is a testament to the fact that people with disabilities can compete equitably and contribute significantly to the workplace - just like their peers without disabilities," Entwisle says. "Still, the unemployment rate among working-age Americans with disabilities hovers at fifteen percent vs. nine percent for those without disabilities. Think Beyond the Label offers both job seekers and employers the necessary tools to close that gap."

"It is the Reeve Foundation's esteemed pleasure to award Quality of Life grants that will help the paralysis community enhance their freedom and independence," says Niketa Sheth, Senior Vice President of Quality of Life of the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation. "We are thrilled to be able to align with organizations that believe in our mission and the ability for those living with paralysis to achieve fulfillment."

The Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation Quality of Life grants program was conceived by the late Dana Reeve to address the myriad needs of children and adults with paralysis and other mobility impairments and their families. Grants support critical life-enhancing and life-changing initiatives that improve physical and emotional health and increase independence. Funded projects offer a diversity of services and approaches: improving access; providing education and job training; sponsoring organized sporting activities; and much more. Quality of Life grants are funded through a cooperative agreement with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Award #U59DD000838).

About the Reeve Foundation
The Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation is dedicated to curing spinal cord injury by funding innovative research and improving the quality of life for people living with paralysis through grants, information and advocacy. We meet all 20 of the Better Business Bureau's standards for charity accountability and hold the BBB's Charity Seal. The Paralysis Resource Center (PRC) is a program of the Reeve Foundation, and is funded through a cooperative agreement with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Award No. U59DD000838. For more information, please visit our website at www.ChristopherReeve.org call 800-539-7309.

About Think Beyond the Label
Think Beyond the Label is a private-public collaborative that helps businesses and the public workforce system more effectively recruit, hire and retain job seekers with disabilities across 50 states. Think Beyond the Label connects the entire range of job seekers with disabilities to employers looking to hire through its virtual career fairs, online jobs portal, social platforms and community profiles. Our partnership spans businesses; job seekers with disabilities; state health and human service and employment agencies; and our parent organization, Health & Disability Advocates. For more information please go to www.thinkbeyondthelabel.com.

About Health & Disability Advocates
Health & Disability Advocates (HDA) is a national policy and advocacy organization that operates the Think Beyond the Label brand. HDA works to promote income security, enhances work opportunities, and improves health care access and services for low-income children, people with disabilities and older adults. The company is headquartered in Chicago. Visit www.hdadvocates.org for more information.

CONTACTS
Megan McDonnell
abledbody & co.
203.249.3438
megan@abledbody.com

Laura Wilhelm
Think Beyond the Label
312.265.9104
Laura.wilhelm@thinkbeyondthelabel.com

Janelle LoBello
Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation
800.225.0292
media@ChristopherReeve.org

Healthcare Security Expert Speaks at Akron, Ohio Security Meeting

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Canton, OH (PRBuzz.com) August 5, 2013 - Healthcare Security Consultant John M. White CPP, CHPA of Protection Management, LLC, recently gave a presentation to the Akron/Canton Chapter of the International Association for Healthcare Security & Safety.

The presentation was titled; Blowing Off Steam, Or Ready To Blow- How to Conduct Effective Workplace Violence Threat Assessments & Respond in an Appropriate (and Legally Defensible) Manner.

Mr. White has been a guest speaker for numerous civic and professional groups and associations over the years, and has been quoted in hundreds of online news stories. He is available to speak at any venue on the subjects of Workplace Violence, Violence in the Emergency Department, Safety at Home and While Travelling, How to Plan a Large Public of Private Event, and many other topics.

Protection Management, LLC is an independent security consulting firm specializing in Security Management, Healthcare Security, Special Event Security Planning, Security Risk Assessments and Litigation Avoidance and/or Support. Protection Management specializes in assisting clients in identifying their security risks and vulnerabilities and providing them with the information to correct deficiencies and reduce their risk.

For more information on business security, or to contact a security consultant at Protection Management call 1.877.686.5460 or visit their website at www.protectionmanagementllc.com for overview of their services, background and expertise.

Contact Information
John M. White, CPP, CHPA
Protection Management, LLC
1.877.686.5460
www.protectionmanagementllc.com

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Monnit Releases Wireless Battery Health Sensors

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Salt Lake City, UT (PRBuzz.com) August 5, 2013 -- Monnit Corporation (www.monnit.com) today announced the release of a new battery health sensor. Monnit's Wireless Battery Health Sensor is a DC analog voltage meter designed to measure battery voltage at specified intervals and wirelessly send the voltage readings to iMonnit, the online sensor monitoring system.

Monnit wireless battery health sensors can be used for monitoring battery levels in various applications such as boats, RVs, service vehicles, cars, ATVs, motorcycles etc. Monnit's wireless sensor platform and online monitoring software provide a very affordable, simple-to-setup, feature rich solution that is ideal for both commercial and industrial applications.

"Monnit has received numerous requests for a wireless battery level sensor that works with our online sensor monitoring system. These customers want to receive alerts if a battery's voltage reaches a certain level. If you couple this sensor with our low-cost Cellular gateway, you have a great remote monitoring solution. For example, you can know if the battery in your boat will allow it to start before you get to the marina, and if not, take a spare battery with you. It's a great solution that is the best value for knowing when a remote battery needs attention." says Brad Walters, CEO of Monnit Corporation.

Features of the battery health sensor:
• Small size (only 1 inch by 1 inch)
• Ultra-low power (at 1 hour heartbeat, sensor will last ~ 2 year)
• Voltage measurement range of 0-48 VDC
• ± 0.025 VDC Resolution
• Operating temperature range of -20 to 50°C (0 - 35°C recommended)

Monnit wireless battery health sensors compliment Monnit's existing line of wireless sensors which are designed to detect and monitor conditions that are critical to business. Monnit's wireless sensors communicate with iMonnit, the online data monitoring system, which aggregates sensor information and sends notifications via text or email if user defined conditions are met or exceeded.

Other popular sensors by Monnit include: temperature, humidity, motion, water, door / window, light, vibration and voltage sensors.
Monnit also provides wireless sensors to OEM's and Reseller's through OEMSensors.com, which allows for white labeling (private branding) of both the wireless sensor hardware and the online monitoring software.

For more information on Monnit wireless sensors and monitoring call (801) 561-5555 or visit www.monnit.com.

Additional Resources:
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/monnitsensors
Twitter: https://twitter.com/monnitsensors

About Monnit Corp.
Monnit is a leader in the design and manufacturing of turnkey, self-installing, low cost wireless sensor solutions targeted at the commercial, industrial and consumer markets. Monnit's sensing solutions are designed to be easily installed and used by anyone wanting to remotely monitor information and activities, including: temperature, access, presence of water, light, humidity, and vibration in or around structures, machinery, and various environments.

PR Contact:
Matt Moulton
(801) 561-5555
mattm@monnit.com

Women's Cycling Given Welcome Boost with Female Tour of Britain Announced

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(PRBuzz.com) August 5, 2013 -- The go-ahead has been given for a women's version of the Tour of Britain, with the brand new event to be staged in regions all over the UK in 2014. Held over five days in May, high-profile female cyclists have hailed the news, saying that it is a great boost for female cyclists at all levels.

Norma McCaskil of ladies' bicycle supplier MyBeautifulBike says that plans for the event are incredibly welcome among the female cycling community. "Women's cycling is now more accessible than ever, and it seems to have shed its image of being a pastime specifically for lycra-clad gym bunnies who hop on their high-spec bikes at 5am every morning. Cycling is now a fantastic hobby that a multitude of women have taken up, and with the introduction of the Tour of Britain, this surge in popularity is being recognised by those within the upper echelons of cycling."

Women's cycling has been growing steadily more prominent in the UK for a while, both at a professional level and out on the streets and the cycle paths. More and more women are taking to their bikes when they need to run errands and get from A to B, and the endless glamour of cyclists like Victoria Pendleton has convinced women that cycling and fashion are not mutually exclusive.

There was a time when the only bikes available were kitted out with garish go-faster stripes and thick, knobbly tired inappropriate for city use. Suppliers like MyBeautifulBike are facilitating the return of the vintage city bike, with sit-up-and-beg style construction and a range of features to ensure comfort when cycling around a city, commuting to work or through a park. Women can now breeze around town in their tea dresses or jeans; there is no need to slip into stretchy gym clothes to get the best out of vintage bicycles, which are manufactured specifically for comfort and style rather than speed and performance. Chain covers, comfortable seats and plenty of storage space make these types of bikes perfect for the modern woman about town.

The Tour of Britain will be reserved for professional cyclists who take the sport very seriously, but it will provide an undoubted boost to all the women who enjoy taking their traditional sit up and beg Dutch bicycles out to the park at weekends, heading for brunch on their vintage bikes or cycling around cities with their shopping in their wicker baskets.

For more information about MyBeautifulBike, and to browse their range of stylish Dutch bicycles, visit http://mybeautifulbike.com/

About MyBeautifulBike: Supplying Dutch-style utility bikes to women all over the country, MyBeautifulBike's exquisite range of bicycles are ideal for seasoned amateurs or cycling novices who won't sacrifice on style.

Editor's Note: Issued by Dakota Digital. For more information please contact Rebecca Appleton. Email:dakotadigitalpr@gmail.com or Tel: 01623 428996

Leather Restoration in Raleigh NC Attends Trade Show and Announces Expo Prize Winner

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Raleigh, North Carolina (PRBuzz.com) August 5, 2013 -- Leather and Vinyl MD, a professional leather restoration business located in Raleigh, North Carolina, announces the winner of a deluxe furniture and auto kit with a genuine leather zippered bag, as well as a $100 gift from the business. Native North Carolinian, Annette Butler won the grand prize at the Franchise and Business Opportunities expo held June 1 -2, 2013. The kit contained a variety of materials used in the leather restoration process such as leather and vinyl conditioner, horsehair brush, stiff brush and microfiber pads.

"It was our first trade show and we knew that we wanted to fill our display area with things to get the attention of those in attendance," owner Anne Franciscy stated. "The look and location of our booth really helped to increase exposure for us at the event, which in turn directly contributed to the number of entries we had for our grand prize drawing."

Fully equipped and full of industry knowledge and skill, Leather and Vinyl MD attended the trade show in order to inform potential independent business owners about their options when it comes to being their own boss as well as the benefits of choosing to work with established business experts, such as low overhead costs, increased earning possibilities and overall mobility of the business.

"We love what we do and are grateful for the opportunity to share our experiences with others," Franciscy explained. "There is something to be said about learning a new trade while running your very own business. We all agreed that the trade show was the perfect venue to share this opportunity with others - including our grand prize winner."

To increase brand awareness, the staff of Leather and Vinyl MD displayed samples of high quality products such as UltraClean, a leather and vinyl cleaner (also included in the grand prize pack). The business also opted to explain all the areas in which their services could benefit consumers, such as car dealerships, corporate and professional offices and more.

For more information about leather restoration in Colorado Springs CO or to receive detailed information on how to begin your own business venture with a franchise with the high quality products from the prize package, please select the provided link. You may also contact Leather and Vinyl MD by phone at (866) 274-7206.

FUJINON'S Flexible 85-300MM Cabrio Wins Cine Gear Expo Award

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The high-quality, lightweight lens awarded within best camera technology category

Wayne, N.J. (PRBuzz.com) August 5, 2013 -- FUJIFILM North America Corporation, Optical Devices Division has received a 2013 Cine Gear Expo Technical Award for its PL 85-300mm (model ZK3.5x85) Cabrio lens. Selected at the show by a panel of industry experts, the lens was recognized as the best new product in the camera technology category.

Introduced late last year, the high-performance FUJINON PL 85-300 zoom lens was designed using the latest optical simulation technology, offering exceptional optical performance in both the center of the image and in the corners of the frame. The PL 85-300's longer lens makes it ideal for professional cinematographers and videographers. The PL 85-300 offers a focal length of 85-220mm at T2.9 and 300mm at T4.0, with 200-degree focus rotation.

"It's an honor for the PL 85-300 Cabrio to be recognized by Cine Gear Expo as the best in new camera technology," said Thom Calabro, director, Marketing and Product Development, FUJIFILM North America Corporation, Optical Devices Division. "We pride ourselves on creating only the highest quality optics. Whether you are from a film or video background, the Premier PL Cabrio lenses offer uncompromising quality and an unprecedented level of flexibility to meet the unique demands of high-end productions."

The lightweight, versatile FUJINON PL 85-300 lens features an exclusive detachable servo drive unit, making it ideal for use as a standard PL lens or as an ENG-style lens. The digital servo's 16-bit encoding assures operators that all lens data output is extremely accurate. The lens is equipped with flange focal distance adjustment, self-aligning servo drive, a macro function for extreme close-up focus, and coverage of a 31.5mm diagonal sensor. PL 85-300 can be controlled using cinema industry standard wireless controllers, as well as existing FUJINON wired and wireless units.

About Fujifilm
FUJIFILM North America Corporation, a marketing subsidiary of FUJIFILM Holdings America Corporation consists of four operating divisions and one subsidiary company. The Imaging Division provides consumer and commercial photographic products and services, including: photographic paper; digital printing equipment, along with service and support; personalized photo products; film; and one-time-use cameras; and also markets motion picture archival film and on-set color management solutions to the motion picture, broadcast and production industries. The Electronic Imaging Division markets consumer digital cameras, and the Graphic Systems Division supplies products and services to the graphic printing industry. The Optical Devices Division provides optical lenses for the broadcast, cinematography, closed circuit television, videography and industrial markets, and also markets binoculars. FUJIFILM Canada Inc. sells and markets a range of Fujifilm products and services in Canada. For more information, please visit www.fujifilmusa.com/northamerica, go to www.twitter.com/fujifilmus to follow Fujifilm on Twitter, or go to www.facebook.com/FujifilmNorthAmerica to Like Fujifilm on Facebook. To receive news and information direct from Fujifilm via RSS, subscribe at www.fujifilmusa.com/rss.

FUJIFILM Holdings Corporation, Tokyo, Japan, brings continuous innovation and leading-edge products to a broad spectrum of industries, including electronic imaging, digital printing equipment, medical systems, life sciences, graphic arts, flat panel display materials, and office products, based on a vast portfolio of digital, optical, fine chemical and thin film coating technologies. The company was among the top 10 companies around the world granted U.S. patents in 2012, and in the year ended March 31, 2013, had global revenues of $26.7 billion*. Fujifilm is committed to environmental stewardship and good corporate citizenship. For more information, please visitwww.fujifilmholdings.com.

* At an exchange rate of 83 yen to the dollar.

All product and company names herein may be trademarks of their registered owners.


Brandeis Center Appoints Todd Braunstein to Legal Advisory Board

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Washington, DC (PRBuzz.com) - The Louis D. Brandeis Center for Human Rights Under Law today is pleased to announce the appointment of Todd F. Braunstein to the Brandeis Center's Legal Advisory Board. As a member of the board, Braunstein will advise the Center regarding legal aspects of the Center's fight against campus anti-Semitism.

A former federal prosecutor, Braunstein has years of experience in all phases of the investigative process, on both the government and the defense side. Additionally, after graduating with honors from Harvard College and Harvard Law School, Braunstein went on to serve as a White House and Senate advisor, giving him invaluable experience in and knowledge of the legal policy arena. Currently, Braunstein serves as a counsel in the Investigations & Criminal Litigation practice group at the law firm WilmerHale, LLP.

Braunstein will be joining a group of esteemed lawyers and legal scholars on the Legal Advisory Board, including Ronald Daitz, Stephen R. Greenwald, Alan Gura, L. Rachel Lerman, Alyza Lewin, Nathan Lewin, Judd A. Serotta, Neal M. Sher, Joel H. Siegal, and Jonathan A. Vogel. All of the advisors are prominent throughout the legal community, and their commitment to the Brandeis Center's mission bolsters the Center's fight against campus anti-Semitism.

Braunstein's appointment occurs at a propitious time, as the Brandeis Center expands its legal campaign on college campuses for the coming school year. The increased activity against campus anti-Semitism by the Brandeis Center, gives students a new resource to combat anti-Semitism.

LDB President Kenneth L. Marcus commented "I look forward to working with Todd Braunstein, a brilliant lawyer and a really fine human being, as we upgrade our efforts to end campus anti-Semitism. Todd brings an invaluable background and skillset to the Brandeis Center, including the perfect blend of investigative, legal, and public policy experience, which fits beautifully with the Center's own work. We are excited about adding his voice to our organization."

ABOUT THE LOUIS D. BRANDEIS CENTER AND CAMPUS ANTI-SEMITISM

The Louis D. Brandeis Center, Inc., or LDB, is an independent, nonprofit organization established to advance the civil and human rights of the Jewish people and promote justice for all. The Brandeis Center conducts research, education, and advocacy to combat the resurgence of anti-Semitism on college and university campuses. It is not affiliated with the Massachusetts University, the Kentucky law school, or any of the other institutions that share the name and honor the memory of the late U.S. Supreme Court justice.

For more information, contact Andrew Loeb at aloeb@brandeiscenter.com or 818-297-2900, or find us at www.brandeiscenter.com

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Jain Amita of Classic Homes Chooses iHomefinder's IDX Solution

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(PRBuzz.com) August 5, 2013 -- iHomefinder is pleased to announce that Jain Amita of Classic Homes has become a new Optima IDX client. The team at Classic Homes takes pride in helping clients with new home design, home purchases and new construction. This company serves clients in the Maryland and Virginia, including Prince George's, Baltimore, Stafford and Fairfax counties. Classic Homes selected iHomefinder's Optima IDX to ensure that their website visitors can quickly and easily search the local IDX/MLS to find the right lot for their home. iHomefinder has been a leader in secure IDX/MLS search and data management for over fourteen years. With Facebook Search and Featured Apps, Listing Pages and Widgets, and an Advanced Search Option, iHomefinder IDX offers Classic Homes' website visitors a premium online search experience that will keep visitors come back regularly.

iHomefinder's Facebook Search and Featured Apps feature will enhance Classic Homes' Business page. With this functionality, Classic Homes can display their own inventory as well as offer property search right on their Facebook Business Page. iHomefinder Facebook IDX can help drive more traffic to Classic Homes' website. Also, Classic Homes website visitors will be able to easily share favorite properties with friends and family through email, Facebook, Twitter and other social media outlets. Sharing listings on social media is just another way iHomefinder IDX will help Classic Homes to generate more links back to their site and improve traffic performance.

Listing Pages and Widgets are easy to create and can enhance Classic Homes' website quickly and easily. A widget gallery of Classic Homes' home inventory is another way to draw visitor attention to properties and generate new sales. In addition to Listing Pages and Widgets, Featured Listing pages, Saved Search pages and Listings Gallery shortcodes are other ways iHomefinder IDX keeps visitors focused on the valuable property information and connected to Classic Homes through the many lead capture forms within the product.

Advanced Search
lets website visitors narrow their search parameters using criteria such as vacant property, acreage, subdivision, golf course or waterfront property. Classic Homes can also customize search forms with specific cities and zip codes on which they focus their real estate sales activity. iHomefinder's Optima IDX solution will meet the needs of the today's real estate consumers who wants and needs accurate real estate information at their fingertips. This IDX solution will benefit both Classic Homes' real estate and construction businesses. Classic Homes has invested in growing their online marketing reach now and for the future by empowering their website visitors to better manage their online real estate search from their computers, laptops, tablets or smartphones.

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iHomefinder is a leading national provider of real estate search technology and websites. Using the Internet Data eXchange (IDX) standard, iHomefinder securely powers hosted property search and lead capture in thousands of real estate websites. We partner with a wide array of web designers to integrate our technology in real estate websites. We also maintain trusted relationships with hundreds of MLSs across the U.S. to provide licensed, accurate, and timely listing data. The company maintains a long-standing reputation for strict compliance with the local rules of each MLS.

In addition to serving real estate professionals, iHomefinder provides technical compliance and consulting services to innovative Internet marketing firms who require licensed access to national real estate listing data.

Local Author Robert Ford to Launch a New Book

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(PRBuzz.com) August 5, 2013 -- Best selling local author Robert Ford is set to launch the book 1001 Reasons I Cheated On You on August 17, 2013 at Sweet Tooth's Dessert Bar, located at 335 Nelson St. Atlanta Ga, 30313 from 5 pm to 7 pm.

This book will answer the old age and common question by many women regarding why men cheat. For sure, this book will be the topic of controversy and great discussions. The author of 1001 Reasons I Cheated On You digs deep into his personal emancipation into adulthood or maturity in order to make a highly compelling argument which is easy and simple to understand. Readers will find themselves fully occupied in the series of his honest information of his deeds and his actions.

"Sure, I could write a book about all the things that men do and have a full amen corner of women agreeing to it. However, it would have been me trying to please the readers and not delivering the honest truth. I have personally received several calls from people I didn't know telling me that the book has helped them make positive changes in their lives. One man from Memphis called in tears after reading it because he saw himself in the book, and went home to his wife who he had left for another woman. A woman sent me an inbox message telling me that my book made it possible for her to confront her husband who then confessed after reading the book also. Now, they are working on building a stronger marriage." Ford says.

This is an unexpected book according to one reader. The sincerity and the feelings shown in this remarkable book are far different from other books available. Definitely, readers will be deeply moved by the content. This book is composed of 100 pages and it is incredibly effortless to read. This will change the mind of every reader and offer a different perspective. This book is highly recommended.

Every woman should definitely read this book in order to know why some men cheat. The 1001 Reasons I Cheated On You has every story which definitely hits a subject in anyone's life.

The book is now available at www.amazon.com

For media appearances, book presentations, book signings or interviews, please visit rford200@andrespublishing.com. Robert is always available for appearances and interviews. Interested individuals can also visit him at 187 Roberson Mill Road, Suite 203 Milledgeville, Georgia.

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Contact Person: Robert Ford
Company: Andres Publishing
Address: 187 Roberson Mill Road, Suite 203 Milledgeville, Georgia
Contact Number: 404-402-1931
Email Address: rford200@andrespublishing.com
Website: http://www.andrespublishing.com

Dr. Benjamin Venger Among First In Nation To Implant MRI-Safe Neuromodulation Device

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(PRBuzz.com) August 6, 2013 -- The Tristate Pain Institute (TSPI) is proud to announce the release of a Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)-safe implantable neurostimulation device for use in patients with chronic pain, manufactured by the Neuromodulation division of Medtronic, Inc. Since developing the first commercial applications the 1960s, Medtronic has incrementally advanced neurostimulation through novel ideas and uses for over four decades. Those requiring magnetic resonance imaging however, have been excluded as candidates for neurostimulation - until now. Earlier this year, Medtronic received FDA approval for a revolutionary neurostimulation device, allowing patients to undergo MRI scanning safely. Now physicians can safely recommend neurostimulation for those in need of both chronic pain relief and access to accurate MRI imaging.

Having performed over 2500 neurostimulation procedures since 1991, Dr. Benjamin Venger is recognized as one of the most experienced physicians within this field. Ten years ago, Dr. Venger implanted a Medtronic neurostimulation system in comedian Jerry Lewis. Mr. Lewis' subsequent positive and life changing experiences were documented in "Jerry's Story," part of Medtronic's "Tame the Pain" initiative. Nearly a decade later, "Tame the Pain," has allowed those unaware of neurostimulation to become both informed and empowered, to demand a life of less pain, optimistic outlook, and reconnecting (as Jerry did) to their families, friends and a future.

On August 3, 2013, Dr. Venger became the first physician in the Western United States and one of the initial three physicians nationwide to implant a fully MRI compatible neurostimulation system, with many more to follow. The TriState Pain Institute, founded in 2010 by Dr. Venger and now including pain physician Dr. Charles Stevens, has provided exceptional care to patients throughout the Arizona communities of Mohave and La Paz counties, and within those adjacent regions of Nevada and California. MRI-compatible neurostimulation reflects Drs. Venger and Stevens' commitment to provide "big city technology with a small town feel." The TriState Pain Institute now plans to expand into other Mohave County locations as well as Southern Nevada to provide access for those tired of medications, in need of honest opinions, and at minimum, a correct diagnosis of their chronic pain condition.

As both a neurosurgeon and pain medicine expert, Dr. Venger has a unique perspective on the current state of pain management. Dr. Venger notes, "The cost of pain conditions extends well beyond just healthcare dollars, impacting our families, communities and way of life. Thus a small initial investment in these technologies now will result in vast savings for the future."

Dr. Venger, Dr. Stevens, and the entire team at the Tristate Pain Institute offer comprehensive care for all pain conditions including (but not limited to) spine pain, joint pain, fibromyalgia, headaches, neuropathy, post-surgical pain, and much more. The TriState Pain Institute is where cutting edge technology becomes commonplace. We cure pain, one patient at a time.

The TriState Pain Institute is open Monday through Friday from 8am-5pm. Appointments can be scheduled by calling the office at (928) 788-3333 during business hours, or by emailing to info@tspain.com. New Patient forms are available on the website, www.tspain.com, and can be downloaded and printed from home.

Media Contact: Rachel Meyer
Medical Marketing Solutions
623-201-1700

Hocking Hills visitors to Paddle for the Battle against breast cancer

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(PRBuzz.com) August 6, 2013 -- LOGAN, Ohio -- Travelers are invited to join Hocking Hills Adventures in the 7th Annual Paddle for the Battle, where participants will canoe and kayak the scenic Hocking River to raise money for the Logan Cancer Support Group. Paddle for the Battle takes place Saturday, September 7, starting at noon, with 100% of the $25 entry fee benefiting local cancer patients via the Logan Cancer Support Group. Additional donations are also welcome. Complete information is available at www.hockinghillscanoeing.com or by contacting Paddle for the Battle organizer Shane Barbini at shane@hockinghillscanoeing.com or (419)-722-6778.

Paddle for the Battle kicks off at noon with a nine-mile canoe or kayak race. Race winners receive prizes donated by local merchants. Then at 1 p.m., participants who prefer a more leisurely paddle will enjoy a naturalist-guided kayak or canoe trip down the Hocking River. The eight-mile canoe or kayak trip takes approximately three hours, as Hocking Hills Adventures' naturalists guide participants along the Hocking River, pointing the Natural Rockbridge, the old Hocking Canal, area wetlands and wildlife and other natural features of Hocking Hills' untouched landscape. Participants also receive a goodie bag filled with gifts and discounts from local merchants, attractions and restaurants, including a $5 discount on Trek Theater, featuring Shawnee storytelling theater and live bluegrass music in a gorgeous woodland setting. Trek Theater starts at 7 p.m. on Saturday, and is the ideal way to unwind and experience more Hocking Hills beauty after Paddle for the Battle.

Paddle for the Battle was launched in 2006 as a tribute to Connie Barbini, founder of Hocking Hills Adventures and the Hocking Valley Canoe Livery. Barbini ultimately lost her own 10-year-battle with breast cancer, however she and her family were well served by the Logan Cancer Support Group, as are so many other individuals and families in the southeast Ohio community.

"We started Paddle for the Battle not only as a tribute to my mom," said Connie Barbini's son and event organizer, Shane Barbini, "But we want to honor everyone who is fighting or has fought cancer and let our visitors help us fight cancer by sustaining the important work of Logan Cancer Support Group."

Located 40 miles southeast of Columbus, Ohio, Hocking Hills region offers once-in-a-lifetime experiences that make every day feel like Saturday, with plenty of Admission: FREE activities. The region boasts a wide variety of affordable lodging, from camping, cabins and cottages to hotels and inns. In addition to hiking trails, parks and forests, the Hocking Hills is the zipline capital of the Midwest, with 50 ziplines being offered via three distinct guide services. Unique gift and antique shops, canoeing, horseback riding, golf, spas and more add to the allure of the Hocking Hills as the perfect place to unplug. Complete traveler information is available www.ExploreHockingHills.com or 1-800-Hocking (800-462-5464).

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¡Vamos a Celebrar! Latin Bass Players Take Center Stage in Bass Musician Magazine

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(PRBuzz.com) August 6, 2013 -- Bass Musician Magazine Celebrates 6th Anniversary with "The Latin Bass Issue," Featuring Cover Interview with Igor Saavedra.

Bass Musician Magazine (BMM - bassmusicianmagazine.com), the online magazine offering bass lessons, artist interviews, industry news, as well as gear & CD reviews, sizzles this August as we celebrate six years in virtual print with our Latin Bass Issue. Raúl Amador, BMM Executive Editor, comments, "We felt we had a responsibility to share the treasure that is Latin American music, as seen through the eyes and talent of Latin bassists, with the rest of the world."

Amador continues, "The sheer number of incredibly talented bassists exceed our capabilities to include them all in this one issue, so we have brought you a mere sampling of veteran artists and emerging players from Chile, Puerto Rico, Argentina, Colombia, Mexico, Venezuela, Uruguay, Peru, Brazil and Costa Rica." This special issue covers 13 of today's top Latin bassists including: John Benitez, Guillermo Vadalá, "El Papa" Pastor, Pepe Hernandez, Rodner Padilla, Daniel Maza, David Pinto, Amanda Ruzza, Iván Barrera, Nelson Segura, Kilian Duarte, Jaime Vazquez and cover interview with Virtuoso and 8-String Bass Master, Igor Saavedra.

Other features in the August issue include: A review of Gipsy Kings new CD, SAVOR FLAMENCO, 21 Latin CD Reviews, Bass Health Options, Funk Metal...Robert Trujillo, Locked with the Drums and more.

Visit online at bassmusicianmagazine.com

Access to The Best Academic Journals Made Easy By Systems Link International

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(PRBuzz.com) August 6, 2013 -- Opa-Locka, FL - Systems Link International, a company dedicated to providing top class academic journals, has recently gained immense recognition for its provision of high quality publications of various academic disciplines. Their extensive online database and virtual libraries has made researching more efficient for numerous students and professors. The company, which was founded in 2005, now has 9 regional offices from which they cover over 44 countries in North, Central and South America, and Asia.

The ease of access to academic journals by leading worldwide publishers has been one of the main reasons for Systems Link International's success. The company has always concentrated in offering top-notch publications. The academic journal search, available on their official website, enables individuals to view premier publications of a specific topic instantly and save a lot of time by unnecessarily scanning for relevant information in the vast content available on the internet.

Systems Link International is currently partnered with 30 world renowned publishers. Academic journals from elite organizations such as the Association of Computing Machinery (ACM), American Physical Society (APS), American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) and many others are available via the company. Each ACM, APS, ASME journal and other similar publications offer innovative insights, reference to latest technologies and practical applications, future and present developments and many other aspects related to specific field or topic, making them a complete comprehensive journal.

The company's website also has an events section to inform the general public about any upcoming conferences, meetings or seminars in North, Central and South America, and Asia. A blog section and news section updates the visitors to the site on any latest happenings, researches, inventions and even resources that are either available through the company itself or through other means, which represents the dedication of Systems Link International in promoting education and advancement of sciences.


About Systems Link International
Systems Link International is a leading provider of various academic journals from prominent publishers around the world. The company has an extensive online database which helps students, professors and educational institutions instantly find and request quality academic journals. Through their online platform, http://systemsint.info/, interested individuals can search for publications related to specific topic.

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For more information about Academic Journals, or to schedule a meeting or interview with members of systemsint.info, please call at 1866 467-8855 or email to contact@systemsint.info.


WizardRecovery.com Offers Trial Versions of Data Recovery Software Which Contain Live Preview

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(PRBuzz.com) August 6, 2013 -- Vancouver, BC - WizardRecovery Company is now offering free trial versions of their data recovery software which have various key features including the useful Live Preview which enables users to view the contents of a file or data before it is recovered. The company is dedicated in providing solutions to corrupted partitions, damaged files and folders, recovering deleted or formatted data and its software have been praised by tech critics and customers alike for their capability to recover nearly everything.

The data recovery software offered by the company have been designed by highly sophisticated computing methods yet they still have a very simple user interface enabling users with basic computer skills to use the software. Even though ease of use and elite recovery capabilities are the main features each WizardRecovery software comprises, the quickness of scanning and recovering data is the key to its current high demand. For example one of their most popular and comprehensive solutions Disk Recovery Wizard which can recover files and folders from healthy, damaged, formatted, repartitioned or even inaccessible hard drives is not only known for its Live Preview feature but also for its incredible recovery capability at a top-notch speed, which is a rarity amongst other data recovery software available in the industry.

Apart from the disk recovery software which itself has support for 250 formats of data, WizardRecovery Company is providing many other software that have specific solutions such as their NTFS Recovery Wizard, a hard disk recovery software which is dedicated in recovering files and data from NTFS partitions, Office Recovery Wizard which repairs and recovers lost and deleted Microsoft Office, Open Office and StarOffice documents, a very affordable Undelete Wizard, a hard drive recovery software which recovers deleted files from healthy FAT and NTFS storage media, Media Recovery Wizard which recovers all types of multimedia files such as pictures, videos and music from all kinds of flash drives and memory cards and a very useful Free Wipe Wizard which erases private files which contain sensitive information in a secure manner.

The company is offering trial versions on all of its software to display their capabilities and ease of use to all interested customers. WizardRecovery Company is also focused on satisfying all of their customers and its highly experienced staff is always available to guide them in successfully recovering important lost data.


About WizardRecovery Company
WizardRecovery Company is one of the leading companies that provides file and data recover software. The software offered by the company are dedicated in fixing corrupted partitions, repairing damaged files and folders, recovering deleted and formatted data. Through their online platform, http://wizardrecovery.com/, specific details of the range of data recovery solutions offered can be viewed. WizardRecovery Company is known for developing highly sophisticated software with very simple user interface. Their software also have an innovative Live Preview feature which enables the users to view contents of the file or data before the recovery.

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For more information about Disk Recovery Software, or to schedule a meeting or interview with founders of wizardrecovery.com, please email to support@wizardrecovery.com.

ATOM Project Calls for Minute of Silence on August 29

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ASTANA, (PRBuzz.com) August 6, 2013 -- The ATOM Project calls on all people of the world to observe a minute of silence on Aug. 29, the UN International Day Against Nuclear Tests, in memory of all victims of nuclear weapons testing.

The moment of silence is proposed for 11.05 a.m. local time across the world. When clock hands show 11:05, they represent the Roman letter V, which stands for victory. It is hoped that it will also signify a victory of common sense over fear and a victory for nuclear disarmament efforts around the world.

On Aug. 29, 2012, Kazakhstan's President Nursultan Nazarbayev addressed a major international parliamentary conference in Astana and launched The ATOM Project as a vehicle to generate global popular support for the permanent end to nuclear weapons testing and, ultimately, the abolition of nuclear weapons. Already, more than 70,000 people from more than 100 countries have signed The ATOM Project's online petition at www.TheATOMProject.org.

From 1949 to 1991, the USSR conducted more than 450 nuclear weapons tests at the Semipalatinsk nuclear test site in eastern Kazakhstan, bringing illness and death to more than 1.5 million people in the region and radioactive pollution to a huge swath of land.

In the second part of the 20th century, nuclear tests were conducted by the United States, China, France and Britain as they developed their nuclear arsenals, as well as India and Pakistan.

Earlier in 2013, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, defying United Nations Security Council resolutions, conducted another of its own nuclear weapons tests, drawing wide international rebuke.

In a special online message dedicated to the fourth annual observance of August 29, 2013, the International Day Against Nuclear Tests, UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon urged the international community to "maintain our momentum to end nuclear weapons testing and promote the achievement of a world free of nuclear weapons.

"The strong and unified response to the nuclear test announced in February by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea demonstrated the international community's commitment to uphold the global norm against nuclear tests," the UN Secretary General said.

"The Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty is a cornerstone of our work. I once again urge all states to sign and ratify the CTBT - especially the eight remaining states whose ratifications are necessary for the treaty to enter into force. At the same time, all states should maintain or implement moratoria on nuclear explosions," Ban Ki-moon stressed.

"Civil society, academia and the mass media have a crucial advocacy role to play towards accomplishing these goals. Let us work together to end nuclear weapons testing around the world and build a nuclear weapons-free world for our children," the top UN official said.

The ATOM Project is an international petition campaign designed to unify global public opinion against nuclear weapons testing. The project tells the tragic and hopeful stories of survivors of nuclear testing from the region of Semey. The survivors and their descendants continue to suffer from illness, disease and severe deformities caused by exposure to nuclear radiation during and after the testing, which took place 100 miles outside of the city.

"We have an opportunity to once more remind the world about the tragic consequences of nuclear testing and to push the global community towards more decisive actions to achieve a final and definitive ban of such testing," President Nazarbayev told the conference in Astana in August 2012 as he announced The ATOM Project. "Under the project any human being on Earth who stands against nuclear weapons can sign an online petition urging governments of the world to abandon nuclear tests forever and ensure early entry into force of the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty. I urge the participants of the conference and all people of goodwill to support The ATOM Project and make the creation of a non-nuclear weapons world our main goal."

Media Contact
Artur Abubakirov
+77172720131, +77019336752
artur84kz@ yahoo.com

End the Summer with Common Knowledge's The Catcher in the Rye Challenge

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Ft Lauderdale, FL. (PRBuzz.com) August 6, 2013 -- While many students see August as the Sunday of the year, the Common Knowledge Scholarship Foundation (CKSF) sees an opportunity to end summer with The Catcher in the Rye Challenge, based on the novel by J. D. Salinger.

Due to the overwhelming popularity of the recent Great Gatsby Scholarship, CKSF is bringing The Catcher in the Rye Challenge to continue feeding its enthusiastic bookworms.

For this competition, CKSF received a donation of electronic Amazon gift cards, which will be awarded to the top ten scorers.

The Challenge Round will run from August 4 to September 1, and the top 25% of scorers will advance to the Championship Round. Scoring is based on a combination of time and accuracy, and everyone in the United States is eligible to participate.

For more information about The Catcher in the Rye Challenge, visit www.cksf.org.

About Common Knowledge Scholarship Foundation
Developed and administered at Nova Southeastern University's Fischler School of Education, the Common Knowledge Scholarship Foundation (CKSF) creates unique opportunities for students of all ages by awarding scholarships and prizes through the use of Internet-based quiz competitions. Students who answer the greatest number of questions correctly in the shortest amount of time are declared contest winners. Since 2001, CKSF has awarded over $350,000 to 800 participants in the United States. CKSF scholarships can be used at the school of the winners' choice. For more information on CKSF, please visit www.cksf.org.

Contact: Daryl Hulce
daryl.hulce@cksf.org
(954) 262 - 8553

or Kitying Shin
kit.shin@cksf.org

7 New Apps Being Delivered this Week

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Atlanta, GA (PRBuzz.com) August 6, 2013 -- The PR Guys Promote Your App campaign is announcing these 7 new applications that are being released to the market this week.

This week's newest releases are:

* Ecwid Store Android App
* InstoRecipe
* Linpus Gesture2Launch
* HiCarPlate
* iCompt Free
* Wudget
* Ai HotSpot

App Name: Ecwid Store Android App
Development Company: Appinc.co.uk
App URL: http://appinc.co.uk/ecwid
App Description: Ecwid store is a simple Android app that allows customers to shop in your store from their mobile device.

App Name: InstoRecipe
Development Company: Lucky Red Inc
App URL: http://www.luckyredinc.com/
App Description: No more wracking your brains to think of what to cook - InstoRecipe can do the hard work and you can get straight to cooking!

App Name: Linpus Gesture2Launch
Development Company: Linpus
App URL: http://www.linpus.com/downloads_g2l_info.html?
App Description: Launch applications and actions faster and easier on Windows 8 by means of touch gestures, Linpus Gesture2Launch

App Name: HiCarPlate
Development Company: EMHD
App URL: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.emhd.hicarplate
App Description: HiCarPlate allows you to contact car owners through the car registration plate and quickly find parking spots.

App Name: iCompt Free
Development Company: Rougier Benjamin
App URL: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/icompt-free/id645274262?mt=8
App Description: It replaces a manual counter. There are already some kind of applications on the AppStore but unlike these competitors, it uses the multitouch.

App Name: Wudget
Development Company: TDB Soft
App URL: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tdbsoft.wudget
App Description: Simple, efficient app to stay in control of your money

App Name: Ai HotSpot
Development Company: Adscite, Inc
App URL: http://www.adscite.com
App Description: Ai HotSpot is a mobile app that keeps you up-to-date with sales, coupons, promotions and events that are currently occurring around you. It displays them in the order of closest distance or by highest popularity, and allows you to save them on your Favorites list. It makes handling and managing coupons simpler without the physical paper copies and thus promotes an eco-friendly lifestyle to its users. Ai Hotspot finds information around you by using your current GPS location. It can also be operated on an user defined location such as address or zip code if GPS is not available or turned on. Ai HotSpot completely respects your privacy. It NEVER gathers or collects any of your personal information

About The PR Guys:
The PR Guys PROMOTE YOUR APP campaign is an effort to help small and medium sized app manufacturers get noticed. They use their large distribution network of news outlets to produce press releases announcing the new applications for the week. The app owners get the opportunity to describe their new application and the service is free to use. The PR Guys reserves the right to exclude new apps from the weekly press releases due to content. You can register for your own free press release by filling out the form on the right side of our blog. For more information visit: http://theprguys.com/promoting-your-app/

Media Contact:
David Peterson
Managing Partner, The PR Guys
dpeterson@theprguys.com

All-in-One Rugged Tablet Saves Engineering Firms Thousands by Streamlining Data Collection

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Clarksville, TN (PRBuzz.com) August 6, 2013 -- In 1999, Scott Deaton was finishing his Ph.D. at Georgia Tech where the goal of his research was focused on improving the process of assessing damage after an earthquake. Scott said, "It was a human driven, paper-based process where people were manually documenting the damage, but digitally recording position with handheld GPS and taking photographs with digital cameras." Compiling data from multiple teams required months of work following an earthquake and usually had varying levels of data reliability and quality because lack of standardization of terminology and formats. The research project developed a PDA-based data collection and GIS based visualization system that standardized and organized damage terminology, and integrated the GPS location and photographs all from the field. The new data collection method completely eliminated the manual compilation and post processing of the data.

Near the end of Scott's research, the NSF sponsored he and his advisor, David Frost, to modify the system and deploy a team to assess the damage to buildings surrounding the World Trade Center site following the 9/11 terrorist attack. Scott said, "As we presented our findings to our geotechnical and geoenvironmental colleagues, we realized the need for our type of business, and thus Dataforensics was founded".

Dataforensics is a leader in developing and deploying geotechnical and geoenvironmental software applications which enable geologists, geotechnical and geoenvironmental engineers to accomplish field and office work in less time, while improving the accuracy and reliability of the data.

Dataforensics created a proprietary software program that ran on PDAs and Windows Tablets to allow users to capture all data for geotechnical and environmental site investigations and environmental sampling projects. The software is extremely flexible and customizable by the end-user while facilitating the standardization that helps improve the data collection process.

Scott added, "In the past, there was not a single device that allowed you to record field data, take pictures and locate it (via GPS) while having enough battery life to get through a full days work. The early units on the market did not satisfy the criteria of being rugged or economical, or they had operating systems and screen sizes that limited the capabilities of the software."

After working nearly a decade on the PDA-based software and six versions it was very robust but it was limited by the hardware and technology. Dataforensics realized that the software needed the perfect all-in-one mobile device to package the solution for their customers.

At the same time, Panasonic Systems Communication Company launched the Toughpad FZ-A1. The FZ-A1 is a fully rugged tablet device running on an Android platform. Scott said, "We received a mailer from ASCE (American Society of Civil Engineers) highlighting a preferred partnership and pricing with DataSource Mobility, specifically for Panasonic products. We reached out to DataSource Mobility to discuss products and pricing and we immediately knew that DataSource Mobility wanted more than just a sale. They expressed an interest in developing a partnership with us, to support us for the long term. That's exactly the type of partner we were looking for".

Dataforensics needed an all-in-one device boasting;
• Long battery life, 11-12 hours
• Hi-resolution camera
• Accurate GPS
• Fully rugged tablet device

DataSource Mobility provided Dataforensics with a Toughpad FZ-A1 demo, as part of their "Touch & Try" program, so that Dataforensics could execute a pilot program and test their software solution on the device. "We've been waiting for this device for 13 years. We are now able to offer our customers a complete solution to capture data from the field in real-time. The Toughpad has allowed us to do more than we could ever do before. It has drastically reduced the complexity of the application because we now have more flexibility in design. With Wi-Fi and/or 3G/4G connectivity, everything syncs to the cloud. In the past, customers had to install three or four software packages to get the data off the PDA and into software on their PC's. The new hardware and software capabilities reduces IT resources necessary to deploy the system. Customers can easily pull down the data and drop it into their PC-based applications," added Scott.

The Dataforensics software, has exponentially improved operations for customers. A typical drilling project of a 30-40' hole requires approximately 30 minutes of data entry and QC review time, totaling one (1) hour of processing time. The blended hourly billing rate for this type of work is $65 (for a clerical person and an engineer or geologist). One client has drilled approximately 1,300 holes on a single project, amounting to approximately $80,000 personnel costs. Dataforensics' total solution virtually alleviates much of these expenses resulting in at least $45,000 in cost savings.

Scott concluded; "Thanks to our partnership with DataSource Mobility we are now able to provide our customers with a turn-key solution that doesn't require an installation process. It's easier to input the data, which has decreased field time and increased cost savings. This is a win-win for everyone."

DATASOURCE MOBILITY: Specializes in "best in class" technology solutions across a variety of industries. Emphasis and expertise in computing, communications, hardware, accessories, consulting and professional services--all designed and orchestrated to deliver increased performance and higher satisfaction. www.datasourcemobility.com

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