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A Woman's Place Appoints Paul T. Murray to Board of Directors

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CHALFONT, Pa  (PRBuzz.com) February 19, 2013 -- PTM Wealth Management announced today that its president Paul T. Murray was appointed to the Board of Directors of A Woman's Place (AWP) on Monday, February 4, 2013. During his tenure on the board, Murray will help A Woman's Place further its mission of providing assistance and support services to women and children facing domestic abuse and violence.
In his professional work as a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst, Murray counsels clients, especially women, through divorce. By thoroughly analyzing his clients' assets in marriage and in post-divorce planning, Murray is able to help clients make smart financial decisions during the divorce process, and develop realistic and comprehensive financial plans. 

Murray is an avid supporter of causes relating to domestic violence and other woman's issues. Murray states, "My interest in working with A Woman's Place stems from my experiences as a divorce financial planner, where I see the intimidation, threats, and bullying that many of my female clients have had to endure from their husbands," said Murray. "In most cases, divorce only brings to light a history of controlling behavior - or sometimes worse - which has shaped the married lives of these women." He continues, "It is my hope that my involvement on the board of directors can help make a difference in the lives of the women and their children who come to the organization for support and resources to help them escape their abusive pasts and move forward toward a brighter future."

About Paul T. Murray:
Paul T. Murray is President of PTM Wealth Management, and is a Chartered Financial Consultant® (ChFC®) and Certified Divorce Financial Analyst™ (CDFA™).  Murray is also a past Co-President of the Board of Directors of Montgomery County's comprehensive domestic violence agency, Laurel House. His focus is on clients' complete financial picture, and his wealth management approach includes advice on creating lifetime income strategies, on protecting families with life, health, and disability insurance, and on preserving and protecting wealth with trusts and long-term care insurance. Murray is very passionate about helping people make smart financial decisions in divorce. As a CDFA™, he is a highly trained specialist in the analysis of assets in the marriage and post-divorce planning.  For more information visit: http://www.ptmwealth.com/.

About A Women's Place:
A Woman's Place is a community-based social change organization committed to the empowerment of women and to ending intimate and domestic violence for all. AWP provides a full range of assistance and support services for victims of domestic abuse and violence and their children, including a free 24-hour confidential hotline, a full-service residential shelter, individual and group counseling, legal and medical advocacy, and a children's program. As domestic violence is a community issue, requiring community effort and support to successfully eradicate, AWP also provides comprehensive community-based domestic violence training, education, outreach, and advocacy. For more information about visit: http://awomansplace.org/.


CONZebra Rolls Out BYOD Risk Assessment Service for Organizations

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New Service Delivers a Baseline that Provides Organizations with a Foundation that Enables them to Establish a Common Set of Procedures to Create a BYOD Policy

Kuala Lumpur (PRBuzz.com) February 19, 2013 -- CONdition Zebra, Inc. (aka "CONZebra"), a provider of risk management and critical infrastructure security solutions, today announced its Bring Your Own Device Baseline Policy (BYOD-BP), a risk assessment service for organizations who want to develop and implement a successful comprehensive BYOD usage policy to protect their business critical data and assets.

"CONZebra recognizes the popularity of the BYOD movement but also understands it introduces an element of risk to organizations through the possibility that data security could be compromised, which could severely damage a brand," said CONZebra President and CEO, Drew Williams. "CONZebra is dedicated to providing organizations with the risk assessment services they need to establish, implement and manage a successful corporate BYOD policy to protect their reputation and the integrity of their assets."

Today many enterprises allow personal devices to connect to the enterprise network. CIOs like this trend because it reduces the cost of hardware, empowers the employee, improves productivity and responsiveness as well as increases employee satisfaction. However, this also introduces a non-standard environment to the mission critical IT infrastructure, plays havoc with the technology roadmap, impacts support and has the potential to expose organization to increased security threats.

CONZebra's BYOD-BP Service Offering
CONZebra's new BYOD Baseline Policy service addresses data theft, malware, wireless exploits, and provides proprietary data loss monitoring and access management. BYOD-BP, based on the COBIT framework, is designed to help organizations create a common set of procedures that form a foundation for establishing a corporate BYOD policy. CONZebra will work closely with an organization to:

• Evaluate Each Operation: Organizations need to take inventory of their critical infrastructure and documents that are vital to business decisions and then determine their risk exposure levels. In addition organizations need to take a physical inventory of their devices.
• Map Everything: Every organization needs a map to identify responsible pathways to reduce exposure to risky business practices. In addition it is important to define virtualization parameters for operation to make sure these align with your map and to create a key to identify key applications for BYOD access.
• Develop a BYOD Policy: Once a baseline is determined an organization needs to create a corporate BYOD policy that includes acceptable usage policies.
• Implement it: Once ethical user guidelines have been established they need to be applied.
• Conduct Audits: Once a quarter an inventory of critical infrastructure needs to be conducted and reviewed as well as the policy to make sure it is still appropriate.

Availability
CONZebra's BYOD-BP risk management service is available now for a flat fee. Please contact BYOD@conzebra.com for additional details

CONZebra is headquartered in the United States (Utah), with its APAC headquarters located outside Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; additional offices are being opened in Australia, Taiwan and Thailand.

About CONZebra
CONZebra provides risk nanagement and critical infrastructure security solutions that reduce risk to manageable and resolvable levels, and which focus on international and industry-specific compliance standards and frameworks. The company's strategy of combining key technologies with exclusive expertise in policy development and critical infrastructure services help mitigate operational, legal and financial threats to organizations, creating a safe harbor from which our clients can manage risk as part of their daily operations. For more information, visit www.conzebra.com.

Contact:
Christina Guilbert Klaubert
aMate Communications
001-781-759-0017
christina@amatecommunications.com

Ven Ping
CONZebra
vping@conzebra.com

eMAM and FileCatalyst Combine for Powerful Content Management and Accelerated File Transfer

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Empress Press Contact:
Shaun McTernan
SVP Sales & Marketing
shaun@empressmam.com
212.643.4898

New York, New York (PRBuzz.com) February 19, 2013 -- Empress has teamed up with Unlimi-Tech Software, Inc., by implementing the FileCatalyst® SDK as part of the eMAM™ Media Asset Management platform to provide customers with faster upload and download of media files. FileCatalyst's UDP-based file transfer technology transfers files at maximum rates without being impeded by network impairments, such as latency and packet loss.

TCP/IP forms the backbone of the internet and is the basis of popular FTP and HTTP protocols. TCP is great for loading a webpage, but is far from ideal for sustained data transfers. The FileCatalyst accelerated file transfer protocol offers incredible speed gains vs. traditional methods. Users can expect to see transfer speeds up to 138x faster than FTP.

"We are extremely pleased that Empress, one of the leading asset management software solutions, has integrated FileCatalyst, our accelerated file transfer solution into its eMAM," says Alan Atkinson, Vice President of Business Development at Unlimi-Tech Software, Inc., "This partnership is a natural fit for both companies, while at the same time underscoring our mutual commitment to the entertainment and broadcast industry and to proving added value to Empress' digital customers.

eMAM is capable of working with large media files from popular camera and editing systems such as DVCPro, XDCam, RED, ARRI, ProRes, DNxHD, and many other large media file formats. eMAM can work with various storage systems and has an option to seamlessly integrate with Amazon Cloud Front and Microsoft AzureCloud systems. One of the major bottlenecks for users is upload, download and transfer of these files over the internet. By implementing FileCatalyst as part of the eMAM system, users can expect faster production times and improved ROI. Similar UDP high speed file transfer systems can typically cost upwards of $50,000 or more plus client license fees. Now eMAM customers can have a powerful media asset management system with this added capability at a very affordable price.

The combined eMAM and FileCatalyst solution will be demonstrated at the upcoming National Association of Broadcasters Convention being held in Las Vegas April 8th-11th. FileCatalyst will be at booth SL13013 and eMAM will be at booth SL12505.

About Empress
Empress Media Asset Management, LLC., a private company, is a leading provider of digital asset management and workflow management systems for media & entertainment, and corporate clients. It is part of the Empress family of companies, which includes Empress Cybernetics System PVT LTD, specializing in customized software and database development and Empress Media Inc., one of the largest distributors of blank recording media and supplies. To learn more visit www.empressmam.com

About Unlimi-Tech Software, Inc.
Located in Ottawa, Canada, Unlimi-Tech Software is the creator of FileCatalyst, the world's leading accelerated file transfer solution. Founded in 2000, the company has more than one thousand customers in media & entertainment, energy & mining, gaming and printing, including many Fortune 500 companies as well as military and government organizations. FileCatalyst is a software platform designed to accelerate and manage file transfers securely and reliably. FileCatalyst is immune to the effects that latency and packet loss have on traditional file transfer methods like FTP, HTTP or CIFS. Global organizations use FileCatalyst to solve issues related to file transfer, including content distribution, file sharing and offsite backups. Visit http://www.filecatalyst.com to learn more.

IdeaOverTen Releases New Feature For Businesses To Design Mobile Apps With QR Codes

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Allentown, PA (PRBuzz.com) February 19, 2013 -- Online marketing company IdeaOverTen revealed a new feature for businesses looking to design a beautiful and professional mobile app on SmartestPhoneApps. The new feature called a Quick Response code, or QR code. It is a new tool in mobile marketing and is another method of communicating with a tech savvy, mobile consumer, but SmartestPhoneApps offers one step better: custom QR codes!

Attractive custom QR codes bring this mobile marketing to a new level. Imagine a QR code that stands out from the crowd of dull, generic-looking QR codes. SmartestPhoneApps designs QR codes that can be customized in a variety of ways that will become synonymous with your brand. Ensure your customers snap your QR codes and not those of your competition!

With the ubiquity of smartphones, everyone can take advantage of QR codes to unlock one of the many deals or specials offered, whether they find the codes on a box or in a magazine.

From 2010 to 2011 QR code usage jumped a sharp 4549%! In fact, 11 out of 50 Fortune companies use QR codes in their mobile marketing strategy. But QR codes are mobile marketing that companies of all sizes can get on board with -especially since mobile device users will only increase.

Here are just a few of the uses for a QR code:

• Product coupons
• Social media
• App downloads
• Real time business info
• Loyalty programs
• Videos or movie trailers
• Real estate
• Event tickets

Check out our video at http://www.youtube.com/embed/480nAjpZn_A?feature=player

Mobile business is on the rise and QR codes can round out a solid mobile marketing strategy.

SmartestPhoneApps does more than just generate custom QR codes. They can create a vanity URL, and track code scans and views in real time. That's vital to a successful QR code campaign! They also offer an analysis of the GPS location, bounce rates, and key demographic information, so businesses will know when their codes are used and where. There's no guesswork. It's beautiful branding that customers can interact with.

About IdeaOverTen, LLC

IdeaOverTen, LLC was established in 1994. It is an innovative online marketing firm located in Allentown, PA. IdeaOverTen offers many online services including search engine optimization (SEO), web design & development, SEO copywriting, and mobile marketing. IdeaOverTen is committed to helping businesses connect with new and existing customers at an affordable cost. Learn more at http://www.ideaover10.com.

Contact

Edward R. Kundahl, Ph.D., M.B.A.
marketing@ideaover10.com
http://www.ideaover10.com
IdeaOverTen, LLC
3140 Tilghman St, Suite 128
Allentown, PA 18104
Phone: 1-866-864-2836

LOCAL RESTAURANT GROUP DONATES $12,960 TO THE CAREGIVERS INC. THROUGH 'SWEETHEART OF A DEAL'

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For release information, contact:
Great NH Restaurants- 603.488.2833
Tanya.Untiet@greatnhrestaurants.com

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LOCAL RESTAURANT GROUP DONATES $12,960 TO THE CAREGIVERS INC. THROUGH 'SWEETHEART OF A DEAL' PROMOTION

New Hampshire (PRBuzz.com) February 19, 2013 -- T-BONES Great American Eatery and Cactus Jack's Great West Grill supported The CareGivers Inc. for the 8th year in a row with their annual Sweetheart of a Deal promotion. Guests were encouraged to visit any T-BONES and Cactus Jack's location in Salem, Hudson, Derry, Bedford, Manchester, or Laconia, beginning Monday, January 14th through Thursday, February 14th. All guests who donated $5 to The CareGivers Inc. received a $5 dining certificate to use on a future visit.

Through guest donations, T-BONES and Cactus Jack's were able to present The CareGivers Inc. with a check for $12,960. Over the past eight years, the Sweetheart of a Deal fundraiser has raised more than $180,000 for The CareGivers Inc.

"We are so grateful for the continued support from our guests during our Sweetheart of a Deal promotion for The CareGivers." said Tom Boucher, owner and CEO of Great NH Restaurants. "We are proud to have helped the CareGivers for these eight years as we feel it's extremely important to assist those right here in New Hampshire."

The CareGivers Inc. is an all-volunteer organization that helps the frail, elderly and disabled to maintain their independence and dignity. They provide transportation, meals, companionship and more. All services are provided free of charge with the help of volunteers and donations. The CareGivers Inc. has been serving our local community since 1984.

To learn more about The CareGivers Inc., visit www.caregiversnh.org or call 603-622-4948. For more information about T-BONES and Cactus Jack's visit, www.T-BONES.com or www.Go2CJs.com.

Great NH Restaurants
T-BONES & Cactus Jack's
124 Bedford Center Road Suite B
Bedford, NH 03110

Kids Wish Network and Animal Planet Star John Fulton Grant Cancer-Stricken Teen's Wish

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MESA, Ariz.  (PRBuzz.com) February 19, 2013 -- International children's charity Kids Wish Network and John Fulton from the Animal Planet show, "Must Love Cats," granted a unique wish to local teen, Angeline Fahey, by hosting a party and distributing gifts to her fellow pediatric patients at Cardon Children's Medical Center this past weekend. During the festivities, Kids Wish Network surprised the kids with a Gift Bank of toys worth $20,000. Kids Wish Network is a Tampa-based charitable organization dedicated to infusing hope, creating happy memories, and improving the quality of life for children having experienced life-altering situations.

"Angeline's amazing generosity in sharing her wish with her fellow patients is truly inspiring. Kids Wish Network was proud to honor her unique wish request with a Holiday of Hope Gift Bank created especially for the kids at Cardon Children's Medical Center," said Kids Wish Network Executive Director Anna Lanzatella. "We will continue to work with our partners to provide opportunities to bring a smile to the faces of young people suffering from life altering situations."

Early last year, 18-year-old Angeline Fahey was diagnosed with osteosarcoma - a cancer of the bone. Angeline was started on intense chemotherapy and underwent a surgery that removed a tumor in her femur. Surgeons also replaced her knee and inserted a rod in her leg. Since her last surgery, Angeline has been in and out of chemotherapy treatments, which are scheduled to continue until April.

When given the opportunity to have a dream made real through Kids Wish Network, Angeline selflessly asked for a party to be thrown at Cardon Children's Medical Center to bring joy to the other children with whom she made friends during treatment. An avid cat lover and fan of the Animal Planet show "Must Love Cats," Angeline knew that the show's funny, talented host John Fulton would provide the perfect musical entertainment for her wish party and asked if he would attend and entertain the children in residence.

"I wanted to share my wish with the other cancer kids," said Angeline. "They deserved a day where they didn't feel sick and they'd be given a spark of happiness. And with John [Fulton], he's such a fun guy that I knew everyone would love his performance."

Kids Wish Network also asked Angeline to present a Hero of the Month award to 7-year-old patient Gary Daniels for his bravery in facing kidney disease. As a participant in Kids Wish Network's Hero of the Month program, Cardon Children's Medical Center nominates one child every month between the ages of 3 and 18 who has faced and overcome difficult circumstances to be their "Hero of the Month." Gary was given a recognition packet complete with a gift card, certificate, t-shirt and shiny Hero medallion.

Kids Wish Network worked with hospital staff and Angeline to surprise the kids with a Holiday of Hope Gift Bank of $20,000 worth of toys and gifts for the children to take home and back to their hospital rooms. Kids Wish Network's Holiday of Hope Gift Banks provide emergency rooms, pediatric units, and other children's care facilities with age appropriate toys to offer a welcome distraction to children facing often traumatic or life threatening illnesses.

"I was amazed with the toys and I was so happy to give them out because I know what it's like to sit in a hospital room day after day with nothing to do. These toys were a wonderful way to help me share my wish with them," said Angeline.

After the toys were distributed, Animal Planet's Fulton performed several of his funny songs from "Must Love Cats" to delighted applause. The children were also entertained with a Live Photo Booth from Keith Pitts Photography and were then treated to a special cake from local Sugarlips Cakery.

When the party was over, Angeline introduced Fulton to her cat, Ringo, and John even helped create a special keepsake featuring Ringo's paw prints and his handprints that Angeline will treasure forever. According to Angeline, it was a wonderful wish in every way.

For more information on Kids Wish Network, visit www.kidswishnetwork.org.

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Every child deserves a chance at happiness; a wish is a way of bringing them that joy. If you would like to sponsor a child's wish or if you know a child who is suffering from a life-threatening illness and may be in need of Kids Wish Network's wish granting services, please call 727-937-3600 or toll free 888-918-9004.

CVMobile Phone App Avoids Long Distance Roaming Charges with ''CVMobile Smart Call''

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CVMobile, a free, downloadable mobile phone app enables callers to avoid paying long distance roaming charges by using "CVMobile Smart Call" when they travel.

Montreal, Quebec  (PRBuzz.com) February 19, 2013 -- CVMobile, an international long distance calling and texting company, has introduced a new way for callers to avoid paying long distance roaming charges, by using the company's "CVMobile Smart Call" cell phone app.

The President of CVMobile, Alejandro Bitar, said, "The CVMobile app offers a variety of free, convenient money saving features. Our 'CVMobile Smart Call' option enables customers to avoid roaming charges on their long distance and international calls from their cell phone. CVMobile is a free, downloadable mobile phone app offering lots of benefits for callers, saving them more than 90% on local and international long distance phone calls anywhere in the world, using Wi-Fi, 3G/4G, or their cellular carrier voice network."

Bitar added, "By using a Wi-Fi connection, callers can avoid roaming charges anywhere in the world with the CVMobile app. When they connect to a local Wi-Fi network, 'CVMobile Smart Call' users will only pay CVMobile's low price per minute for all of their long distance or international calls, whether to a landline, mobile phone, or another CVMobile user - with no roaming charges whatsoever."

The CVMobile app is free and is available for most mobile phones, including iPhone, BlackBerry, Android, Nokia and more. You can visit cvmobile.net to get more information about the free CVMobile phone app.

About CVMobile

CVMobile is a free, downloadable mobile phone app that offers many free services and can save customers over 90% on local and international long distance phone calls anywhere in the world, using Wi-Fi, 3G/4G, or their existing cellular carrier voice network. CVMobile is a division of Convergia, a Montreal, Canada, US and International long distance calling service provider and a world-class provider of voice, data and Internet services for residential, business and wholesale customers, with a mission of providing the highest quality services at the best value. Founded in 1998, Convergia is part of a seven billion dollar group of companies with over 6,000 employees located in over 50 countries, with a cutting edge fiber optic network spanning across 4 continents and connecting more than 150 points of presence. Convergia has developed into one of the largest privately held global end-to-end telecom networks in the world.

For further information, please contact:

Customer Care
http://www.cvmobile.net/

Tel.: Canada: + 1 (877) 347-3044
USA: + 1 (866) 828-5259

E-mail: customer_service@cvmobile.net

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Convergia Telephone Experts Offering Free Consultations on SIP Trunking Service for Businesses

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Montreal, Canada, US and International telephone service provider, Convergia, is offering free consultations to help companies find the most suitable SIP trunking service for their business. Convergia phone experts will explain how companies can upgrade and save money with IP PBX phone systems optimized to fit the specific needs of every individual business.

Montreal, Quebec  (PRBuzz.com) February 19, 2013 -- Convergia, a Montreal, Canada, US and international voice and data service provider, is offering expert, professional consultations for businesses, to advise how they can upgrade their communications and save money using IP PBX phone systems with SIP trunking.

SIP trunking can offer significant cost savings for VOIP business phone systems. If a business already has an IP-PBX system, they can take advantage of SIP trunking to make all local and long-distance calls.

Convergia's President, Alejandro Bitar explained, "Convergia offers high specification, feature rich, hosted IP PBX solutions virtually anywhere over its carrier class network. We have made substantial investments into our network and carrier grade telecommunication equipment to be able to offer a full portfolio of hosted IP PBX services, including SIP trunking."

He conitnued, "We offer a full range of VOIP business phone systems and solutions that can be tailored to meet the needs of any business regardless of size. Convergia empowers small businesses to maximize the efficiency of their communications while improving the bottom line with their office phone systems. By offering free professional consultations, we hope we can demonstrate to more companies how they can save money on all their calls by using SIP trunking services individually tailored for their specific needs."

You can visit Convergia.ca to get more information about IP PBX business phone systems, SIP trunking, VOIP business phone calling plans, business calling plans, low long distance and international rates, high speed Internet access as well as the company's extensive portfolio of other home and business phone services.

About Convergia

Convergia is a Montreal, Canada, US and international long distance calling service provider and a world-class provider of voice, data, and Internet services, with a wide range of internet phone service plans for residential, business and wholesale customers. Founded in 1998, Convergia is a Montreal-based corporation, part of a seven billion dollar group of companies with over 6,000 employees located in over 50 countries, with a cutting edge fiber optic network spanning over 50 countries across 4 continents and connecting more than 150 points of presence. Offering a wide range of voice and data services, including local analog and digital phone lines, long distance, cellular services, hosted PBX, dedicated PRI and T1 voice circuits, ADSL, high speed static IP Internet, MPLS networks, domestic and international toll free, audio and web conferencing, VOIP, SIP trunking, computer softphone, global travel calling cards, and prepaid services, Convergia has developed into one of the largest privately held global end-to-end telecom networks in the world.

For further information, please contact:

Customer Care
www.convergia.ca

Tel.: 1-866-669-4357
E-mail: customer.care@convergia.net

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Vizrt brings a complete workflow for video and graphics production to CABSAT 2013

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See us in Dubai, March 12th - 14th 2013. Booth D8-10

(PRBuzz.com) February 19, 2013 -- CABSAT is the Middle East and Africa's largest broadcast digital media and satellite expo. Held annually in Dubai, the show gives media companies across the region access to the latest technologies in the media industry.

Vizrt Middle East, based in Dubai, will be on hand at the show with a large booth designed to display the complete graphics and video workflow Vizrt has created for broadcasters.

Newsroom workflow

Vizrt gives journalists the edge for getting a story on-air and online efficiently with a newsroom workflow that integrates easy-to-use templates with the journalists' native newsroom control system (NRCS). With Viz Content Pilot, journalists access these templates for creating graphics, editing maps and selecting videos from Viz Media Engine to add to a playlist for on-air use and online multi-platform delivery.

IP Streaming

The powerful Viz Engine, Vizrt's real-time 3D compositing system, now has IP-streaming capability. This allows broadcasters to stream multiple formats and resolutions for creating online and mobile graphic and video content.

Video integration

Adobe and Vizrt combine to create a package that gives the editor complete control of graphic and video content from within Adobe Premiere Pro CS6 for live and post-production requirements.

Video content can be reached from the Viz Media Engine through the Viz NLE plugin giving Adobe Premiere Pro CS6 editors access to content across the complete asset management solution from Vizrt or using the Viz Media Engine as a bridge to other asset management systems.

Viz NLE is Vizrt's plugin for non-linear editing systems that allows editors to have access to templates extending the branding from live on-air to pre and post production.

The latest version of the Viz Media Engine offers a comprehensive media management platform from ingest to playout for local clip and still stores up to full enterprise media asset management and archive systems. At CABSAT we will be showing the Viz Media Engine as an integral component of the unique unified workflow solution offering the tools to present efficient multi-platform delivery with consistent branding across all media channels.

Unlimited studio possibilities

Viz Virtual Studio presents producers with unrivaled possibilities. Complex 2D and 3D virtual sets, which include interactivity, can be easily created using an intuitive interface. The solution was created to fully support the Vizrt family of applications and can be seamlessly integrated with existing software installations. Viz Virtual Studio supports all major camera-tracking solutions and other studio peripherals, offering broadcasters a cutting- edge solution for the creation of virtual sets.

Social TV

With the Social TV solution, Vizrt brings a workflow that captures social media content and allows presenters to tell a story in visually compelling ways. Content is captured from Twitter, Facebook, Flickr, YouTube, Instagram as well as third party partners like never.no, TrendrrTV and Mass Relevance.

Weather and news maps

Viz World is Vizrt's premiere mapping solutions and with new integrations with OpenStreetMaps, broadcasters now have access to a world of local street data. Add in the capabilities of Viz Weather with the new sandstorm data and Vizrt continues to bring broadcasters everything needed in a template-based mapping workflow.

At CABSAT 2013 Vizrt will be showing all these systems and much more. Make an appointment today and we will see you at the show!

About Vizrt:

Vizrt provides real-time 3D graphics and asset management tools for the broadcast industry - from award-winning animations & maps to online publishing tools. Vizrt's products are used by the world's leading broadcasters and publishing houses, including: CNN, CBS, Fox, the BBC, BSkyB, ITN, ZDF, Star TV, Network 18, TV Today, CCTV, NHK, The Globe and Mail, Times Online, The Telegraph, and Welt Online. Furthermore, many world-class production houses and corporate institutions such as the Stock Exchanges in New York and London use Vizrt systems.

Vizrt is a public company traded on the Oslo Main List: VIZ, ISIN: IL0010838154. For further information please refer to www.vizrt.com

Martin Burkhalter / CEO / +41 22 365 75 01 / MBurkhalter@vizrt.com

Ofra Brown / CFO / +47 5351 8040 / OBrown@vizrt.com

Håvard Myklebust / EVP Products & Marketing / +4791845602 / HMyklebust@vizrt.com

Kids Wish Network, Houston Texans Grant Special Wish for Colorado Boy with Rare Disease

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HOUSTON, Texas  (PRBuzz.com) February 19, 2013 -- International children's charity Kids Wish Network announced today that, thanks to the Houston Texans and generous sponsors, the wish of a Colorado Springs boy has been granted. Christian Vaught was given the opportunity to meet the Houston Texans, tour Reliant Stadium, attend a game, and spend time with his favorite players, quarterback Matt Schaub and defensive end JJ Watt. Kids Wish Network is a Tampa-based charitable organization dedicated to infusing hope, creating happy memories, and improving the quality of life for children who have experienced life-altering situations.

"Every day, we are privileged to grant the wishes of these special children through the generous support of donors and partner organizations like the Houston Texans," said Kids Wish Network Executive Director Anna Lanzatella. "There are few things that are more satisfying than being able to put a smile on the face of a child struggling with a life threatening illness. We will continue to work with our partners to do everything we can to provide opportunities through our wish granting programs.

At the age of two, Christian was diagnosed with a rare condition called Charcot-Marie-Tooth, which affects the nerves in the brain and the spine and progressively weakens the muscles and nerve functions, making it difficult to walk. Christian must wear braces from his feet to his ankles and relies on a walker for long distances. He has also suffers from speech apraxia - in which he has trouble communicating what he wants to say - and Chairi malformation, in which the brain tissue protrudes into the spine, causing pressure. For the Chiari malformation, Christian needed a decompression surgery on his brain that lasted six hours. For weeks after the surgery, Christian was very ill and had to endure a spinal tap and suffer through the implantation of a lumbar drain to help remove some of the excess fluid.

Now five years old, Christian was given the chance to have a wish granted through Kids Wish Network and asked to meet his favorite football team, the Houston Texans. The charity arranged an all expenses paid trip for Christian, his younger brother, and their parents to travel to Houston. In addition to tickets to the Texans' game against the Colts, Christian and his family were also treated to dinners every evening and trips to the Space Center Hudson and the Downtown Aquarium.

"Christian enjoyed everything," said his mother, Christine D'Andrea. "But his favorite part was definitely meeting the Texans. They took such good care of us out there that we felt like family!"

Before the game, Christian and his family were given a special VIP tour of Reliant Stadium that included the Texans' cafeteria, gyms and locker rooms. Before the game, Christian was greeted outside the locker room with high-fives as the players prepared for the game. Following the excitement of attending his first football game, Christian couldn't believe his eyes as he was led down to meet his favorite player, quarterback Matt Schaub.

Schaub sat down with Christian and spent time talking to the little boy and presenting him with a signed official Texans jersey, a signed football, and a division hat. When it was time for Schaub to leave, he proclaimed that Christian was his hero and he told Christian to stay strong. Then, Christian was invited onto the field to play a little catch with his dad before being joined by defensive end JJ Watt, who tossed the football with Christian and made him feel like a part of the team.

"Christian was just delighted," said Christine. "His smile couldn't get any bigger! And he didn't have to worry about anything during his wish - no therapy, no doctors, just relaxing. I can't explain how blessed we are that this all happened. Thank you so much."

Kids Wish Network would like to thank the following for making Christian's all expenses paid trip and wish so spectacular: the Houston Texans, Embassy Suites Denver International Airport, Enterprise, Holiday Inn Houston Reliant Park, Space Center Houston, Five Guys Burgers & Fries, Spicy Pickle Sandwich Company, Downtown Aquarium, and Olive Garden.

For photos from Christian's trip to Texas, visit www.kidswishnetwork.org/media.

For more information on Kids Wish Network, visit www.kidswishnetwork.org.

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Every child deserves a chance at happiness; a wish is a way of bringing them that joy. If you would like to sponsor a child's wish or if you know a child who is suffering from a life-threatening illness and may be in need of Kids Wish Network's wish granting services, please call 727-937-3600 or toll free 888-918-9004.

Conan Writer and Single Mom Laurie Kilmartin Finds Comedy in Exhaustion

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CLAREMONT, CA  (PRBuzz) February 20, 2013 -- Laurie Kilmartin, staff writer for The Conan Show and co-author of NY Times bestseller Sh*tty Mom, is coming to Flappers Fri March 1st at 8 & 10pm and Sat March 2nd at 7pm & 9pm, Tickets $20.00. Laurie turns the chaos of child-rearing and single motherhood into an evening of wry, well-crafted and acerbic jokes. Aside from her two full-time jobs as mother and writer, Laurie has made it to the finals of Last Comic Standing, and has appeared on Comedy Central, Showtime, and Jimmy Kimmel.

Check out this month's shows, including:
Jimmy Shubert of King of Queens | March 8th at 8 & 10pm and March 9th at 7 & 9pm, tickets $20.00.
Tom Clark from Last Comic Standing | Fri March 15th at 8 & 10pm and Sat March 16th at 7 & 9pm | Tickets $20.00
Peter Berman as seen on Comedy Central | Fri March 22nd at 8 & 10pm and Sat March 23rd at 7 & 9pm | Tickets $20.00
K.T. Tatara from Showtime and MTV | Fri March 29th at 8 & 10pm and Sat March 30th at 7 & 9pm | Tickets $20.00
2 Milk Minimum Family Friendly Comedy Show | Every Saturday at 4:30pm | Tickets $10.00

Flappers Comedy LLC is operated by a group of people who are passionate about comedy. Proprietors, Barbara Holliday and Dave Reinitz, operate the Flappers Comedy Club in Claremont, which features one main room with a 100 person capacity and is "Still Celebrating the Repeal of Prohibition. Enjoy being served a decadent menu of tantalizing entrees with a spritzy wine-cocktail and beer menu.
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Where: Claremont, CA: 532 W First Street, UPSTAIRS, Claremont, CA 91711
Times: Open Thursday thru Sunday | Thursdays & Fridays Showtimes are 8 & 10pm | Saturday 4:30pm (Family Friendly Show- Two Milk Minimum) |  Adult shows 7pm & 9pm | Sunday 3pm & 9pm (Open mic)
Ages: All ages welcome, 18+ preferred for the night shows.
Parking: FREE Parking avail. In First St parking lot next to the Packing House
Food & Drinks: Full restaurant, beer and wine available. 2 Item min PP
Show Schedule: Complete show schedule online www.FlappersComedy.com
Show Tickets: $20.00 Pre-Purchased Tickets are suggested on Weekends.
Online Pre-Purchase: http://www.FlappersComedy.com
Tickets & Info: 818-845-9721 | Tickets@FlappersComedy.com | Facebook | Twitter

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NewEgg.com Sells BIDET4ME Easy Bidet Toilet Seat Attachment at 58% Off Till March 23

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Easy Bidet Dual Nozzle hot and cold controlled toilet seat attachment is on sale at NewEgg.com for $53.99

WHITTIER (PRBuzz) February 20, 2013 -- Newegg.com, leading e-tailer, has put on offer attractive prices on Easy Bidet products. In particular, BIDET4ME Easy Bidet "Dual Nozzles" (male and female), cold and hot controlled toilet seat attachment is available at a discounted price at the online marketplace from February 17 to 23. The Easy Bidet toilet seat attachment, originally priced at $129 is available for $ 53.99, after a discount of 58%. The offer, valid for less than a week, is one of the products sold by the brand BIDET4ME.COM. Free shipping is available for Easy Bidet Dual Nozzles toilet seat attachment.

The bidet attachment is equipped with cold and hot flash water spray as well as control knobs for selecting temperature, nozzles and water pressure. The toilet seat bidet attachment is a plastic, non-electric equipment as well. The site instructs to add bidet to any two piece toilet as the attachment is a perfect universal fit for those type of toilets.

Henry who bought the BIDET4ME Easy Bidet 'Dual Nozzles' toilet attachment noted that the features of the product were very useful. He said, "It is relatively easy to install and definitely does what it needs to do. The male vs. female nozzles are also nice." He added, "The shipping was really fast and it got here even more quickly than the delivery estimate."

Several other offers are also available from NewEgg.com including offers on other Bidet products. Electronic Bidet seat, E-200A, with dryer is available at a price of $429 after a discount of 43 %. Another toilet seat attachment from MB-1000 Bidet is available at $39.99 at a discount of 50%. This is an attractive offer even though it does not have as many useful features as Easy Bidet Dual Nozzles toilet seat attachment.

Newegg states, "We offer customers peace of mind with lightning fast delivery and cutting-edge logistics. We own and operate over 1,000,000 sq.ft. of warehouse space in the U.S. alone."

The model number of Easy Bidet Dual Nozzles toilet seat attachment is MB-2000 and the NewEgg ID for the product is 9SIA1EB0C17313. For more details about the discount on Easy Bidet Dual Nozzles, the return policy and shipping, visit the official website (www.newegg.com).

About Newegg.com

Newegg Inc. is a leading e-tailer with based in Whittier, California. The online retailer is known for their shopping experience, rapid delivery and customer service. The award winning website offers more than 3 million products and caters to e-choppers and tech enthusiasts with its range of products. The range of products offered at NewEgg.com includes computer parts, laptops, electronics and more. In addition, the website also offers decision-making resources for customers such as detailed specifications, customer reviews, how-to articles and high resolution art galleries.

Media Contact
Amy Chou
Marketing Manager
BIDET4ME.COM
Arcadia, CA
Ph: (626) 247-4150
Website: www.bidet4me.com

SNL's Sensitive Naked Man Rob Schneider Bares All On Stage

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Burbank, CA  (PRBuzz) February 20, 2013 -- Rob Schneider, known for a variety of SNL characters, including his "Sensitive Naked Man" and "Copy Guy," will be performing at Flappers in Burbank on Sunday, March 24th, 2013 at 7pm, tickets $27.00. Rob combines his use of zany characters with a refined and witty outlook on life to poke fun at his own insecurities, career highs and lows, and the trials and tribulations of getting older. His act showcases the best of his trademark child-like silliness with a new, revealing, and more mature comedic voice.

Schneider began writing jokes as a teenager, appearing at local venues. In 1990 Lorne Michaels saw Schneider's appearance on HBO's "13th Annual Young Comedians Special" and hired him to be a regular on "Saturday Night Live." During his four seasons at "SNL," Schneider was nominated for three Emmys and a Peabody Award. Schneider is well known for his longtime relationship with Adam Sandler and Sandler's production company, Happy Madison. Having starred in several Happy Madison projects, including "Bedtime Stories," "You Don't Mess With The Zohan," and "Mr. Deeds." Also for Happy Madison, Schneider co-wrote and starred in "Deuce Bigalow: European Gigolo," "Deuce Bigalow: Male Gigolo," "The Hot Chick" and "The Animal."

Flappers Comedy LLC is operated by a group of people who are passionate about comedy. Proprietors, Barbara Holliday and Dave Reinitz, operate the Flappers Comedy Club in Burbank, which features 4 Stages and a Full Restaurant and Bar with a 1920's theme and is "Still Celebrating the Repeal of Prohibition." The club also has a smaller showroom, "The YooHoo Room" which has 60 seats; they also have a BAR and Patio where you can hang out and eat and drink before, during and after shows.
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Where: FLAPPERS COMEDY CLUB AND RESTAURANT IN DOWNTOWN BURBANK
102 East Magnolia Street Burbank CA 91502
Time: Sunday, Mar 24, 2013 at 7pm
Ages: All ages welcome, 18+ preferred
Free Parking: Ashley Furniture Parking Lot and Sears Parking Lot at 1st and Magnolia
Food & Drinks: Full-Service bar and restaurant. 2 Item min PP
Show Schedule: Complete show schedule online www.FlappersComedy.com
Show Tickets: $27.00
Online Pre-Purchase: www.FlappersComedy.com
Tickets & Info: 818-845-9721 | Tickets@FlappersComedy.com | Facebook | Twitter

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Flappers Encourages Laughing and Driving At Grand Opening of Flappers Comedy Traffic School

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Burbank, CA  (PRBuzz) February 20, 2013 -- Flappers Comedy Club and Restaurant is proud to announce the grand opening of its one-day live instructor-led traffic school with comedian Jeff Hodge on Saturday, March 2nd, 2013 from 8:30pm to 3:30pm, admission $40.00. Certified by the DMV and California insurance companies, the course will not only reduce your insurance costs, but Hodge's unique combination of jokes and instruction will turn an otherwise grueling lecture into a class that is as hysterical as it is educational. Students will also receive complimentary tickets to Flappers shows. A native of the U.S. Virgin Islands, Jeff Hodge performs all over the U.S. and overseas for the troops, finding the humor in the struggle of assimilating into American culture and the frustration of being a California motorist. In addition to touring as an established stand-up comedian, Jeff Hodge has made numerous film and TV appearances (The Jaime Foxx Show, Crocodile Dundee in LA), has produced acclaimed comedic shorts, and has written several humorous books, including 101+ Ways To Get Out Of A Traffic Ticket. Initially, the class will be offered every Saturday from 8:30pm to 3:30pm, with more days and times to follow. CALL 818-239-0126 to enroll today! Office hours 8:30am-4:30pm Mon through Fri.

Flappers Comedy LLC is operated by a group of people who are passionate about comedy. Proprietors, Barbara Holliday and Dave Reinitz, operate the Flappers Comedy Club in Burbank which features 4 Stages and a Full Restaurant and Bar with a 1920's theme and is "Still Celebrating the Repeal of Prohibition." The club also has a smaller showroom, "The YooHoo Room" which has 60 seats; they also have a BAR and Patio where you can hang out and eat and drink before, during and after shows.
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Location: FLAPPERS COMEDY CLUB AND RESTURANT IN BURBANK
102 East Magnolia Street, Burbank CA 91502
Time: Every Saturday starting March 2nd, 2013 | 8:30am - 3:30pm
Parking: FREE parking in Ashley Furniture lot and Sears lots, located near 1st and Magnolia
Schedule: Complete class schedule online www.FlappersComedy.com
Enrollment & Info: 818-239-0126 | TrafficSchool@FlappersComedy.com

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Parents Night Out With Justin Worsham

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CLAREMONT, CA  (PRBuzz) February 20, 2013 -- Justin Worsham (Not Another Celebrity Movie) will be performing his comedy show "Parent's Night Out" at Flappers Comedy Club and Restaurant in Claremont on Fri April 12th at 8 and 10pm and Sat April 13th at 7 & 9 pm, tickets $20.00. Justin unleashes the excitement and frustration of being a dad on stage with the fury of a child going through the terrible two's. A native of Modesto, California, Justin Worsham has been performing comedy in front of live audiences since 1996, and he was featured on Showtime's Comics Without Borders with Russell Peters. Justin is the perfect excuse to hire a sitter and treat yourself to a night on the town.

Check out this month's shows, including:
Real-Life Married Comedy Duo Deven and Joel | April 5th at 8 and 10pm and April 6th at 7 & 9pm | Tickets $20.00.
Lisa Alvarado from Que Loco | April 19th at 8 and 10pm and April 20th at 7pm and 9pm | Tickets $20.00
PJ Walsh from Comedy Central | April 26th at 8 and 10pm and April 27th at 7pm and 9pm | Tickets $20.00
Every Sat at 4:30pm Two Milk Minimum - Our Family Friendly Show Starring Raul Fernandez

Flappers Comedy LLC is operated by a group of people who are passionate about comedy. Proprietors, Barbara Holliday and Dave Reinitz, operate the Flappers Comedy Club in Claremont, which features a luxury dining and show room with a 100 person capacity; enjoy being served a decadent menu of tantalizing entrees with a spritzy wine-cocktail and beer menu.
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Where: Claremont, CA: 532 W First Street, UPSTAIRS, Claremont, CA 91711
Times: Open Thursday thru Sunday | Thursdays & Fridays Showtimes are 8 & 10pm | Saturdays 7 & 9pm | Saturdays 4:30pm (Family Friendly Show- Two Milk Minimum) | Sundays 7pm & 9pm (Open mic)
Ages: All ages welcome, 18+ preferred for the night shows.
Parking: FREE Parking in First St parking lot next to the Packing House
Food & Drinks: Full restaurant, beer and wine available. 2 Item min PP
Show Schedule: Complete show schedule online www.FlappersComedy.com
Show Tickets: $20.00 | Pre-Purchased Tickets are suggested on Weekends.
Online Pre-Purchase: http://www.FlappersComedy.com
Tickets & Info: 818-845-9721 | Tickets@FlappersComedy.com | Facebook | Twitter

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LAKEWOOD REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER OFFERS FREE ''HEART TALK'' FOR THE COMMUNITY

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(PRBuzz) February 20, 2013 -- Lakewood Regional Medical Center is dedicated to the prevention and early detection of Peripheral vascular disease (PVD).

Board Certified Cardiologist, Jamal Hussain will be speaking on the topic of PVD (Peripheral Artery Disease) which is a common circulation disorder brought on by cardiovascular disease. Dr. Husain will discuss how buildup of plaque in the arteries can potentially block blood flow to vital organs and parts of the body such as arms and legs. Doctor Hussain will also speak about causes, treatment, detection and he will take your questions.

Speaker: Jamal Hussain, M.D.
Thursday February 21, 2013
1:00 P.M. 2:00 P.M.

Cerritos Senior Center
12340 South St Cerritos, CA 90701
RSVP to (562) 916-85501234

Dr Jamal Hussain is certified by multiple American Boards.
He has authored in national and international medical journals
and has served as assistant clinical professor at Michigan State University-College of Human Medicine. He has perfomred several hundred cardiovascular proceedures.

NeedingAdvice.co.uk Expand Nationwide Mortgage Service

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(PRBuzz) February 20, 2013 -- NeedingAdvice.co.uk is a full service finance advisory firm providing bespoke services to its clients in West Yorkshire. After notable success in trials, the company is opening up its nationwide mortgage service more widely than ever before.

It used to be the case that mortgages were completed face to face with an advisor or the bank manager. Over the years, the industry has changed a great deal. It's now possible to complete an application and move through to financial completion of a mortgage with very little fuss. With the modern technology available through the Internet and fax, it's never been easier to get a mortgage quote and follow through to completion efficiently.

The January House Price index figures show a 0.5% rise in prices, with a typical home now worth 162,245 pounds. This was comparable to the performance in 2012 and there are tentative signs of a bounce back of the house-buying market.

The new service from NeedingAdvice.co.uk is an expansion of the offering that has been available for some time. Damian Youell, financial advisor at NeedingAdvice.co.uk, has this to say about the service - "we've been offering mortgages nationwide for quite a while now, but with the process formalised and the service offering fully in place now, we are looking to increase our customer base and widen the appeal of our offering. Clients can now go to the NeedingAdvice.co.uk website and submit their details for a fast mortgage quote. We will scour the market to find the best deal to suit each and every client", promises Damian.

The nationwide service from NeedingAdvice.co.uk is perhaps one of the most time-efficient way to get a mortgage deal through. With the company accessing the whole of the mortgage market, clients are assured of a thorough market analysis. What's more, the new service is offered on a performance basis. If Damian and his teams cannot find the best mortgage to attract their clients, they do not charge a penny.
2013 and 2014 look to be better years for homebuyers and re-mortgagors. This service from NeedingAdvice.co.uk is set to provide hundreds of new clients with an easier way to obtain their finance.

About NeedingAdvice.co.uk
NeedingAdvice offer more than just mortgages; they help clients with pensions, life insurance, keyman insurance, wealth management; all within their full suite of financial products. They are fully-regulated by Financial Services Authority and offer access to the whole of the mortgage market.

Visit NeedingAdvice.co.uk to submit for a quick, free, initial mortgage quote and benefit from the nationwide mortgage service on offer.

Media Enquiries
James Cummings M.Sc
Senior Public Relations Director (Dailyposts)
james@dailyposts.co.uk
www.needingadvice.co.uk

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For more details about the mortgage service or anything else financial, and to obtain an interview with Damian Youell, financial advisor at NeedingAdvice.co.uk, please contact James on email james@dailyposts.co.uk.

MAXIMUS to Host Complimentary E-Verify Webinar for HR Professionals

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RESTON, Va. (PRBuzz) February 20, 2013 -- MAXIMUS, a leading provider of government services worldwide, announced today that its Tax Credit and Employer Services business will be hosting a "What You Need to Know About E-Verify in 2013" webinar on Thursday, February 21, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. ET.
The free, one-hour webinar is a continuation of compliance best practice events hosted by MAXIMUS Tax Credit and Employer Services. These events bring together HR executives, managers and recruiters to keep them informed about changes to the E-Verify program. New state legislation mandates both public and private employers to use the free, online E-Verify system to validate the legal working status of their employees.

Webinar attendees will learn about E-Verify program updates, best practices for a compliant workforce, and how to avoid common I-9 errors. Jennifer Nelson and Janelle Herres, both management and program analysts with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)/U.S. Department of Homeland Security will be available to answer participant questions.

"With E-Verify requirements in four states and proposed legislation to make E-Verify mandatory nationwide, employers must be well-informed and prepared as the program continues to expand and evolve," commented Mark Andrekovich, President of MAXIMUS Tax Credit and Employer Services. "We are privileged to have Ms. Nelson and Ms. Herres share their expertise during this webinar to equip employers with the knowledge they need to maintain hiring compliance."

To register for this free webinar, please visit https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/205734224 or call  800.274.8582, extension 133. The webinar is pending certification by the HR Certification Institute for 1.0 general credit hours.

About MAXIMUS
MAXIMUS is a leading operator of government health and human services programs in the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia and Saudi Arabia. The Company delivers business process services to improve the cost effectiveness, efficiency and quality of government-sponsored benefit programs, such as Medicaid, Medicare, Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), Health Insurance BC (British Columbia), as well as welfare-to-work and child support enforcement programs across the globe. The Company's primary customer base includes federal, provincial, state, county and municipal governments. Operating under its founding mission of Helping Government Serve the People®, MAXIMUS has approximately 8,800 employees worldwide. For more information, visit www.maximus.com.

About MAXIMUS Tax Credit and Employer Services
MAXIMUS Tax Credit and Employer Services works with businesses to maximize their tax credit potential through incentives, such as Federal Work Opportunity Tax Credits, Location, Retraining, Empowerment Zone Credits. Some of these programs are designed to encourage employers to hire workers from targeted populations, including veterans, individuals with disabilities and long-term welfare recipients. MAXIMUS Tax Credit and Employer Services additionally provides end-to-end electronic I-9 management services that are fully compliant with guidelines published by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and seamlessly integrated with the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services E-Verify program. For businesses that would like to learn more about the MAXOutreach® solution and our other services, visit www.maximus.com/services/business-tax-credit or call  866.307.1476.

Contact:
MAXIMUS
Lisa Miles,  703-251-8637
or
Blake Travis,  703-251-8398

More Awards for Frozen and Refrigerated Buyer Magazine!

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(PRBuzz) February 20, 2013 -- Paul brings more awards to FR Buyer, this time for Retail Patriots.

"Dear Paul,
It is my pleasure to inform you that 'Frozen & Refrigerated Buyer Magazine - Retail Patriots Event' has been selected as a finalist in FOLIO: + min's FAME Awards in the category of Best Non-Profit/Cause Event and has (also) been selected as a finalist in FOLIO: + min's FAME Awards in the category of Best Awards/Recognition Program-Up to 50,000 Circ. The competition was fierce and to place as a finalist is a major accomplishment... "
I suspect that when my partner Paul Chapa got this e-mail on Jan. 23 his heart skipped a beat. I know mine did when he forwarded it along to me, with a few exclamation points for good measure.

These awards are international in scope and they include the big leagues -- other finalists with us include Cosmopolitan magazine, Women's Health magazine and even an Australian publishing company.

Folio magazine serves the publishing industry, and its awards are our equivalent of the Academy Awards. And "min" is shorthand for the Media Industry Newsletter, which honored us a couple years back for "Hottest Magazine Launch."

Our Retail Patriots Event honors retailers that have gone above and beyond the call of duty in supporting our men and women in uniform and our veterans. We share the credit for the honors with many. There's Ruiz Foods, which has underwritten costs of the event each year. There's the National Frozen & Refrigerated Foods Association, which gives us a great time slot for the event at the convention each year. Finally, credit goes to the many who attend the event, including active military and senior officers, veterans from the industry and convention attendees who care deeply for the brave men and women who have sacrificed so much for us.

Back when we started this program, during a conference call with the folks from Ruiz, I had no idea how far it would go. We were replacing an awards program from a now-defunct magazine that honored "Best New Product" and such. On that conference call, we all agreed we wanted an awards program that was for everyone, without any politics, perhaps supportive of a charity.

MISSION IS SET
Conversation quickly turned to our troops and veterans, and we had our mission. Paul dove in with enthusiasm and boundless energy. In no time, he had made friends with generals and other military leaders -- and I'm talking about friends as in people who come to your house and visit with their families. He arranged for Marine Corps color guards and bands, recruited speakers for the event, and inspired more than a few retailers to step up their efforts to support our veterans.

As I write this, he's off helping serve dinner to some Marines at a gathering held in their honor. And in June, he's receiving the Semper Fidelis award of the Marine Corps Law Enforcement Foundation at Bally's Resort in Atlantic City. In my book, this award is all Paul's. I'm proud to have him as my partner.

Warren Thayer
Editor/Managing Partner
913-481-5060

Strongman Movers Offers Moving Advice and Guidelines

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Orlando, FL (PRBuzz) February 20, 2013 -- Strongman Movers is one of the leading moving companies Orlando FL. They are rated a five-star moving company and have over twenty years of experience in the field. Strongman Movers focuses their attention and care to their customers and believe in honest pricing and integrity. Moving can be a very stressful time and the professional movers and customer service team wants to make this as peaceful and easy as possible for families. Whether moving and staying in the central Florida area or moving out, Strongman Movers is ready to help with your move. Strongman Movers is also dedicated to giving the most accurate and fair price as quickly as possible. For most moves, an instant quote can also be produced online with accurate information.

Strongman Movers in Orlando also provides a great amount of information for those planning on moving ranging from materials needed for moving, things to know before you move, planning your move, protecting your valuables and items, moving guidelines and what to expect from Strongman Movers. Strongman Movers has the boxes and pads to help in moving for those that may need them. Before your move, Strongman Movers suggests to plan ahead, proper packing, plan your moving day, what moving day will look like, the delivery process and any preparing to file a claim if something is damaged or lost.

The Five-Star moving company also offers other moving services including junk removal, storage for items and long distance moves. On residential moves, the Strongman Movers website can instantly provide an instant, real-time quote. Strongman Movers is the only moving company that offers an instant online quote. This type of quote is also only for moves that are less than twenty miles away in distance from each location. Strongman Movers can be contacted at (407) 644-MOVE or online at www.strongmanmoversllc.com.

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