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JDannPhotographers.com Holds Zombie Wedding Photographers Miami

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(PRBuzz.com) February 22, 2013 -- Normal, repetitive weddings can be a real bore. That's why Jonathan form JDannPhotographers.com recently held a mock zombie wedding to show wedding photographers Miami that there's more than one way to photograph a wedding. The event took place at night, and the guests and actors playing the bride and groom were all completely dressed in zombie costumes. As the ceremony went on, classic rock blasted from speakers and he photographed the scene. The entire spectacle was a once in a lifetime opportunity.

Creativity isn't something that the photographers at JDannPhotographers.com are lacking. Jonathan and his wife strive to -take photographs that are natural, seemingly spontaneous, and classic while classy. As a photographer, Jonathan is a professional. He has done some of the worlds leading fashion, portrait, and music shoots. From Motley Crew to the movie "Ali," his photography has been featured in all kinds of publications, magazines, and rock bands. For the last 12 years, Jonathan has photographed over 250 weddings. He is a licensed and insured photographer through the associate of Professional Photographers of America (PPA). You can trust him to capture life's most precious moments.

The zombie wedding event was mainly held to show that compared to the other wedding photographers Miami, JDannPhotographers.com truly stands out from the rest. When put in absolutely any situation, Jonathan is a professional who repeatedly provides outstanding work to his clients. His artistry and technique is exceptional, and he can thrive in whatever kind of wedding, from exquisitely extravagant to simple and unique, he gets the job done well.

If you are interested in a photographer who can take on absolutely any type of wedding, then go onto JDannPhotography.com or call them at (917)-453-1746.


Rivalhost Unveils Free 24 Hour DDoS Protection Trial

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Oklahoma City, OK (PRBuzz.com) February 22, 2013 -- Rivalhost, a managed web hosting provider and DDoS mitigation company, headquartered in Oklahoma City, has launched plans to offer free 24-hour enterprise level distributed denial of service (DDoS) protection as a trial to help websites and business owners combat DDoS.

"Last year we seen an uptick in the complexity and sophistication of attacks. DDoS has been a problem for businesses small and large. Groups like Anonymous and the al-Qassam Cyber Fighters have really propelled this type of attack into the media spotlight,"explains Todd Reagor, CEO of Rivalhost.

This attention naturally attracts interest from would-be hackers. DDoS attack tools like the Low Orbit Ion Cannon can easily be downloaded online, while not a sophisticated tool, it is often used to shut down small business and ecommerce websites.

"We see a lot of small businesses and online retailers affected with DDoS, not just banks and financial institutions," reports Rivalhost.

Often times these businesses are unable to effectively deal with the situation themselves, and have difficulty partnering with a reliable DDoS mitigation provider that can offer a solution that works quickly. "Our business value is offering solutions that work, providing uptime, and peace of mind. We want to take the headache out of wondering if you are picking the right DDoS mitigation company. That's why we decided to offer 24 hours free DDoS protection - so you can see us in action." says Todd.

RivalHost's DDoS protection service can detect and block all forms of DDoS attacks. Since 2003, Rivalhost has been providing rock solid managed web hosting and DDoS protection to businesses and organizations of all sizes.

For more information, visit www.rivalhost.com

Todd Reagor, CEO
Rivalhost
5204 Summit Drive
Edmond, OK 73034
(877) 575-4678
www.rivalhost.com

Sweepstakes Management Platform Unveiled by ViralSweep for Brands and Agencies

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(PRBuzz.com) February 22, 2013 -- ViralSweep is proud to announce the launch of its new sweepstakes management platform. Businesses of all sizes can now build, run, and manage giveaways on their own site, instead of hosting them on a 3rd party site like Facebook. This allows brands to capture more leads and increase social engagement on their own turf.

ViralSweep provides in-depth analytics for each giveaway, allowing customers to see real-time metrics to determine the success of their campaigns. Social is baked right into ViralSweep, allowing people to perform several social actions once they have entered a giveaway, to increase the social reach of every campaign.

Setting up a giveaway is easy with ViralSweep's DIY giveaway tool . Simply build a giveaway, paste a snippet of code onto a blank HTML file and upload it to your site.

Co-founder Giancarlo Massaro says clients are seeing over 60% opt-in rates to their giveaways. According to Massaro, "one of our clients was spending in excess of $1,000 per month via Adwords and getting 60-70 clicks for every $100 spent. Their PPC ROI was not a good short-term investment so they began running giveaways on their website using ViralSweep. In one month they added nearly 1,000 people to their mailing list and over 700 new people to their Facebook page, for less than $100."

"We're laser focused on providing businesses with the tools to create gorgeous giveaways that help grow their audience. We feel companies should stop running giveaways on social media and run them on their website instead," Massaro says.

ViralSweep offers a 14-day free trial with no credit card required. Businesses can set up and run unlimited giveaways for only $49/month, while agencies can run unlimited giveaways for multiple businesses for $199/month. Agencies can manage multiple brands under a single account allowing for effortless sweepstakes management.

About ViralSweep:

ViralSweep is an all-in-one solution that allows businesses to build, run, and manage giveaways on their own site. For more information on ViralSweep and to start a 14-day free trial, go to http://www.ViralSweep.com

Contact
Giancarlo Massaro
ViralSweep
2033147181

Wexford University Now Offers Flexible Financial Assistance Program For Health, Fitness,Nutrition

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Rancho Santa Margarita, CA (PRBuzz.com) February 22, 2013 -- Making online education more affordable for students across the globe, Wexford University now offers financial aid for tuition costs. The financial aid program includes immediate credit decisions, competitive interest rates, multiple payment options and no prepayment penalties. Wexford University offers a variety of online associates through doctorate health, nutrition, sports and fitness degree programs to both U.S. and international students.

Offered through Clark Behavioral Health Financing, the program includes financial aid for applicants with credit scores as low as 600 as well as affordable monthly payments, and a quick and easy loan application. Students can learn more about online financial aid at Wexford at http://wexford.edu/financial-assistance/.

"We recognize that an affordable education is a top priority for many students around the world today, and wanted to offer financial aid assistance to help more students reach their dreams of earning a degree in a lucrative health, fitness, exercise or nutrition field," said Jack Bauerle, Chancellor of Wexford University.

Students can apply online by indicating their interest in Wexford University financing, through a downloadable mail or fax application, or by calling 208.772.1823 and asking for Lisa. Likewise, Wexford University has more details on the financial aid program and its benefits on its website at http://wexford.edu/financial-assistance/.

Wexford University offers a variety of degree programs including an associate of arts degree in Fitness Training, a bachelor of science degree in Health and Fitness, a master of science degree in Nutrition and Exercise, a master of arts in Applied Sports Psychology and a doctorate degree in Applied Sports Psychology.

About Wexford University
Wexford University is dedicated to providing world-class education through cutting-edge technology, offering direct application degree programs in an accelerated format with 100 percent online learning to save time and money. Programs include an associate of arts degree in Fitness Training, bachelor's degree in Health and Fitness, master's degree in Nutrition and Exercise as well as master's degree and doctorate degree in Applied Sport Psychology. Wexford University is the higher education division of NESTA (National Exercise & Sports Trainers Association). For more information, please visit http://wexford.edu/.

Wexford University
30245 Tomas
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
92688
admissions@wexford.edu
949-484-8454

Cricket Wireless Newest Store In Modesto has opened

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Modesto, CA (PRBuzz.com) February 22, 2013 -- Cricket Communication, Inc., also known as Cricket Wireless , is reputed for being a leader in providing quality wireless communication services to countless subscribers all over the United States. Cricket Wireless introduced the "no contract" approach wherein their subscribers enjoy having suitable and affordable plans without being locked into a limiting contract.

And as the telecommunications giant sets its milestones in the market, Cricket Communication Inc. proudly announces the grand opening of one of its newest Cricket Retail Store this coming March 1st 2013 in Modesto, CA. Through the years, the company thrives in the loyal patronage of their subscribers, because of their signature Cricket difference. Cricket understands your need for spending and your freedom to choose the telecommunication service that suitably fits your fast-paced lifestyle. Unlike other leading wireless giants where you have to get locked up in a binding contract and comes with enormous cancelation fees if you breach it, Modesto Cricket offers something much better than that. Because the company values its esteemed customers, they want you to stay with them, sans force and obligation of course. As a client, you are given the opportunity to choose what kind of mobile phone plan suits your lifestyle and budget best. And with Cricket, you will surely find a suitable plan that will not just bring you convenience, satisfaction and more savings, but Cricket will help you stay connected all the time.

Take a closer look at the many choices that Cricket offers for your choice of mobile phone plan services. You'll find it easier to see that Cricket sets it standards apart, and at best compared to its competitors.

So if you're ready to take the next big step, bear in mind that Cricket offers no contract, and no hidden charges to the plan that you choose. It may be appealing to the eyes and ears, so why not think of change for the better? If you're bonded to another service provider, you might want to note down the many disadvantages and inconveniences that your current plan has in store for you. If you're thinking of switching to Cricket's premier services, that might just be among the best decisions you can ever make in your lifetime. You can definitely keep your old mobile number so you can transfer to Cricket immediately. And of course, there are no added charges for the big switch. If you are locked up in a contract with another network for the time being, Cricket may not be able to bail you out of it; but you can still check out the network's Plan Comparison Chart. That way you can assess how you can still save more by opting for Cricket, even if you have to pay for cancellation fees or penalties charged by your current provider.

To date, Cricket Wireless is one of the leading wireless plan service providers in the United States. Not only does the company distribute cutting edge and leading mobile phones, but it also has the widest nationwide coverage plus some of the most up-to-date gadget features like downloadable games, wallpapers, wireless interactivity, and more. Modesto Cricket will be giving away freebies for its grand opening this month, including free t-shirts. Watch out for their roving Smart Car that's wonderfully wrapped with useful Cricket info. Be a part of the grand launch of Modesto Cricket this coming March 1st 2013, and don't forget to like their Facebook page as well - https://www.facebook.com/modesto.cricket

Contact:
Cricket Communication, Inc.
Modesto, CA, 95355 USA
Phone: 209-524-6600
http://modestocricket.com/

Commtouch Software URL Filtering Now Integrated into Return Path Email

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(PRBuzz.com) February 22, 2013 -- QualityStocks would like to highlight Commtouch (NASDAQ: CTCH), a leading provider of Internet security technology and cloud-based services. The company delivers superior detection solutions for vendors and service providers protecting billions of Internet transactions in real-time. With award-winning, patented technologies and six global data centers, Commtouch's email, web and antivirus security capabilities increase the value and profitability of our customers' products and solutions, keeping 350 million end users across 190 countries safe online.

In the company's recent news,

Commtouch announced that its URL filtering (URLF) software is integrated in Return Path email systems for enterprise and mailbox provider clients. This marks the beginning of Commtouch's partnership with Return Path, an email solutions provider.

Commtouch is focused on providing cloud-based services as well as Internet security technology and protects billions of online transactions daily. The company has six global data centers and provides email, Web, and antivirus solutions to vendors and service providers.

The URLF technology is designed to protect users by detecting and preventing piracy of email senders' platforms by means of analyzing the behavioral history of URLs and diagnosing URL types and destinations in order to identify unusual behavior in real-time. The system is designed to immediately detect and block potential compromises such as hacking and the hijacking of email senders' infrastructures for spam, phishing, and malware distribution. The system utilizes Commtouch's cloud-based index comprising of hundreds of millions of sites, separated into 64 categories, including highly granular categorizations of dynamic Web 2.0 environments.

Matt Blumberg, CEO of Return Path, said, "The integration of Commtouch's URL filter benefits everyone that relies on Return Path, from enterprises whose customers and brands we protect from fraud, to service providers whose infrastructure we protect from unwanted and dangerous email. The threat to accounts and email platforms is greatly reduced and the danger of enterprises and service providers being turned into unsuspecting spam and malware senders is minimized. With Commtouch's URLF we can significantly improve the security of both email senders and mailbox providers. This greatly improves the inbox experience, and increases customer satisfaction for all involved."

"The partnership with Return Path is a major step toward containing spam while at the same time ensuring unhindered delivery of legitimate email communication," said Shlomi Yanai, CEO at Commtouch. "We are very pleased that Return Path has chosen Commtouch's industry-leading URL filtering solution to enable secure email communication for service providers and email senders alike.

Return Path's trust is an important confirmation of the benefits delivered by our solution's combination of broad Web coverage, maximum accuracy and cloud-assisted detection."

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QualityStocks
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Cycle Gear Donates to Keep Trails Open in 2013

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Benicia, CA (PRBuzz.com) February 22, 2013 -- Cycle Gear, the country's largest retailer of motorcycle apparel and accessories, pledges $10,000 to the BlueRibbon Coalition in support of the organization's efforts to ensure continued access to public lands.

The donation highlights Cycle Gear's total fiscal commitment to the BRC Trail Access Fund for 2013. This is the 11th year in a row in which Cycle Gear matches club and rider donations -dollar for dollar- to the Fund (up to $10,000 per year).

Dave Bertram, 5-time ISDE gold medalist, two-time national off-road champion and CEO of Cycle Gear, states, "Many challenges continue to confront trail enthusiasts who like to ride on state and federal lands. Cycle Gear is proud of this grant program that supports BRC's efforts to successfully champion responsible motorized recreation on designated roads, trails, and areas."

"Unwarranted lawsuits, overzealous regulators, and agenda-driven politicians continue to threaten family-oriented OHV recreation with closures on a daily basis. The off-road business community must continue to support access groups that fight to protect our rights to enjoy public lands." Bertram said.

Don Amador, Western Representative for the BlueRibbon Coalition, said, "This continued support from Cycle Gear in 2013 will help us in the fight to keep riding areas open for OHV recreation."

About Cycle Gear:

Cycle Gear® Inc. is the country's largest retailer of motorcycle and power sports apparel, parts and accessories. Since 1974 Cycle Gear's product selection and superior service have delighted enthusiasts. With stores nationwide, ecommerce and mobile websites, Cycle Gear provides access and unbeatable prices to riders wherever they are. As an employee-owned company of motorcycle enthusiasts, the Cycle Gear Team takes enormous personal pride in providing its "100% Satisfaction - Guarantee," which includes: 7-Day No Hassle Helmet Exchange, 30-Day Best Price Guarantee, Easy Returns: In-Store or On-Line, and No Restocking Fees -ever. Visit one of many store locations or online at www.cyclegear.com today.

About Blue Ribbon Coalition
The BlueRibbon Coalition is a national non-profit organization dedicated to protecting responsible recreational access to public lands and waters. We want to keep your land open for use, whether you recreate on a mountain bike, snowmobile, motorcycle, personal watercraft, ATV, four-wheel drive, horse, or your hiking boots. Find out more at: http://www.sharetrails.org/

Contact: Don Amador, BRC - 925.625.6287
Dave Bertram, Cycle Gear - 707.747.5053 x112

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Irons Family Insurance Expands To Colorado With Health Plans Not Subject To Health Reform Mandates

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(PRBuzz.com) February 22, 2013 -- The new comprehensive health care law expected to begin next year has many small business owners and uninsured families scrambling to find care.

"It is a major mess for many people who want health coverage but are struggling to get the other bills and taxes paid first," said Matthew Irons of Irons Family Insurance.

Irons is a health insurance expert who has recently expanded his agency into Colorado. His goal is to help people find quality and affordable health insurance options.

"Low cost health insurance and low income health insurance is available to Colorado residents," Irons said, "and my plans have excellent features not found by other Colorado health insurance companies."

With excellent options such as a guaranteed rate for three years, flexible plan designs and first dollar wellness coverage for doctor visits, prescriptions, and lab work Irons Family Insurance has a plan to fit almost any budget.

"We are also NOT subject to the federal health reform mandates," Irons added.

Matthew Irons has partnered with USHealth Advisors and Freedom Life Insurance Company; a subsidiary of Credit Suisse. With over 50 years of experience, Freedom Life Insurance Co. has served over 15 million customers and over 1 billion dollars paid in claims with the average claim paid in seven days.

"With multiple health plans and flexible plan designs you and your family or business can find what health care options work best for you," Irons said.

For additional information on Irons Family Insurance, to get a free quote or to see what other states Irons Family Insurance is licensed, visit http://www.ironsfamilyinsurance.com.

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Company: Irons Family Insurance
Contact: Matthew Irons
Website: http://www.lowcosthealthinsurancecolorado.com
Toll Free Phone: 855-573-4198
Email: matt@ironsfamilyinsurance.com


Emily Guido Author of The Light Bearer Series, Has Book Signing At County College of Morris

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Albertville, AL  (PRBuzz.com) February 22, 2013 -- BOOK SIGNING ON MONDAY, MARCH 4th

At home on a winter day with snow falling gently outside and nothing pressing to do, Emily Guido of Wharton, a Campus Life assistant at County College of Morris (CCM), was hit with an inspiration. Two characters came to mind, one light and one dark, and an epic paranormal romance was born. Today, she is the author of five books, comprising The Light-Bearer Series.

Guido will be holding a book signing at the CCM campus store on Monday, March 4, from noon - 5 p.m. The event is free and open to the public.

Earlier this month, she took part in a book signing in Birmingham, AL, at the invitation of her publisher, PDMI Direct Publishing Group (www.pdmidirect.com).

Her first novel, Charmeine, exploring whether romance can develop between a heavenly light-bearer and a hellish vampire blood-hunter, is rated number two on the Best Little-Known Authors and number 35 on the Best Independent Novels lists at Goodreads.com.

"I began writing Charmeine and a week later I had over a 100,000 words written," says Guido. "Pictures of the characters and vivid descriptions just flew from my mind and through the keyboard."

That book was soon followed by Mactus, Accendo, Seditious and Ransom. A sixth novel in the series, Conundrum, will be released this year. Her books are available on Amazon.com. A limited edition gold box set of her first three books also is available.

Guido earned her bachelor's degree from Centenary College and is also pursuing her master's in business administration there.

Additional information and excerpts from The Light-Bearer Series can be found at http://authoremilyguido.com.

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Contact Information
Company: Emily Guido Author
Name: Emily Guido
Email: guido.emily@gmail.com

California Tech Company Creates Wedding LIVE Streaming Platform

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(PRBuzz.com) February 22, 2013 -- MyWeddingStream.Com is new company that has introduced an innovative way to live stream weddings. Along with the live streaming capability, couples will be able to interact with their guests before, during and after the wedding.

Many people miss out on their friends or loved ones weddings because of location, illness and/or other unfortunate reasons. The creators of MyWeddingStream.Com wanted to make sure that no matter where a couple gets married, people will get to share their special moments.

The company's official website, MyWeddingStream.Com, serves as a private social platform for couples to engage with their guests before, during and after their wedding. First, the couples will simply create a private profile. From their profile, they will be able to invite an unlimited number of guests. They will have the options to share messages with the entire group and/or privately to keep them up-to-date on their big day.

During the couple's membership, they can manage their guest list, provide important updates and interact with their guests. All users are able to upload photos, videos and comments during this time. This is a great way for all of the candid photos to be in one place for convenient access. All media is stored and available for download.

On the day the couples say "I do," the bride and groom will be able to stream their wedding live to their friends and family that were not able to attend. These 'virtual guests' will get to enjoy the wedding from the comfort of their own home or wherever they might be.

In addition, wedding service providers such as videographers, venue owners or event planners can partner with MyWeddingStream.com. This will allow couples to have a convenient, inclusive service to couples that may not have heard about the newest trend. By partnering with MyWeddingStream.Com, vendors can sign couples up and get paid for it.

There's more! In March, My Wedding Stream is planning to launch the official app that will allow streaming directly from mobile devices. This will make it even easier to access the already simple service. Most features are currently mobile browser compatible.

For more information, visit http://www.myweddingstream.com/ or like My Wedding Stream on Facebook to stay up to date with the latest news and promotions.

Media Contact:

Name: Robert Nava
Email: Robert@myweddingstream.com
Location: Orland, CA 95963
Website: http://www.myweddingstream.com

Sports Vision Introduces New Online Tournament Interface

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Bethel, ME (PRBuzz.com) February 22, 2013 -- Sports Vision Technologies, which manufactures the P3 golf simulator, today announced a new online format and website that enables golfers to meet up for foursomes and tournaments.

"This isn't virtual golf played with a keyboard," said company founder Les Otten. "We've developed a system that enables players to play with their own clubs, in their own homes, and compete in real time with players around the world."

The P3 golf simulator, which uses optical measurements of club heads traveling across a special swing surface, provides highly accurate swing tracking. The optical data is analyzed by proprietary software, which graphically displays ball flight. Every club in a golfer's bag, including the putter, can be used.

"The P3 system was developed primarily for home use," said Otten, "but they were designed from the start with highly accurate analysis in mind. They're so accurate that a number of indoor golf training facilities use them. They provide comparable performance to units costing 20 to 30 times more, and those systems don't have the online capabilities that we've developed."

The new World Dunes interface (www.worlddunes.com) was created in conjunction with Sports Vision Technologies and harnesses the P3 to the Internet, allowing players to compete online - including real-time video and VVoIP (Voice and Video over Internet Protocol) discussion between players, who can see and hear their competitors and the shots they make.

World Dunes and Sports Vision Technologies are offering tournaments, challenges and long-drive contests on a regular basis.

"This is brand new territory for ardent golfers," Otten said. "While there have been a handful of online tournaments using swing analyzers in the past, these have almost invariably been conducted in expensive indoor golf training facilities. P3 and World Dunes now make it possible to play real golf at home, any time you want."

The P3 golf simulator, which includes the hitting surface and software, is priced at $599. Many users add options including custom swing mats, cages to trap ball flight (P3 golfers can use regular or foam golf balls, and the optical swing analysis will work even if no ball is used) and projection video systems for full-sized simulation. Up to 92 unique 18-hole golf courses may be played. P3 golf simulators are made in the United States.

About Sports Vision Technologies

Sports Vision Technologies is one of the leading companies that uses technology to improve sports science. The company is currently offering the P3 Golf Simulator which was created by team of professional golf players, scientists and engineers. The company is based out of Bethel, Maine and was founded by Leslie B. Otten in 2004, former Vice Chairman of the Boston Red Sox. Through the online platform, http://www.p3proswing.com/, interested prospects can view further details of the product and can order the P3 system online. P3 Gold Simulator has become the leading swing analyzer and golf simulator on the market today.

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For more information about P3 Golf Simulator, or to schedule a meeting or interview with founders of p3proswing.com, please call at 207.824.7440 or email to aalbrecht@p3proswing.com.

Contact
Alexandra Albrecht
tremington@p3proswing.com
207 824 7438

Energy Curtailment Specialists, Inc. Nominated for 2013 WNY Best Places to Work

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Buffalo, NY  (PRBuzz.com) February 22, 2013 -- Demand response provider proudly celebrates sixth consecutive year being nominated for a Best Place to Work in Western New York

Energy Curtailment Specialists, Inc. (ECS), one of the largest and longest tenured demand response providers in North America, has been named a finalist for Business First's 2013 Best Places to Work in Western New York. This marks the sixth straight year that ECS has been nominated for this award.

Founded in 2001, Energy Curtailment Specialists, Inc. is a pioneer of the demand response industry, having over 12 years of experience offering their PowerPay! Demand Response programs to thousands of commercial and industrial facilities across North America. ECS pays large end-users of electricity to reduce their electric consumption during the rare days of high stress on the electrical grid. ECS and its large portfolio of customers take action to alleviate the high demand during those days in an effort to re-stabilize the grid and to prevent emergencies such as blackouts and brownouts.

The company has enjoyed tremendous growth and success over the years. Out of thousands of WNY companies, ECS has become a finalist in the Buffalo Business First competition and is now up against 10 other organizations of similar size for this prominent award. Businesses are sorted by the number of employees and ECS falls in the "large" category, ranging from 101 to 200 employees. In order to be nominated, companies must receive an impressive score on a survey given by Quantum Research, in which employees anonymously share their opinion on a variety of topics ranging from employee benefits and workplace environment, to management style and growth potential.

"We strive to make ECS a company that employees are proud to work for. With many opportunities for advancement, ECS offers extensive training for all employees, new and old. Recognizing and encouraging hard work is certainly important, but we also promote an enjoyable work environment. Organizing summer picnics and holiday parties creates a workplace that encourages camaraderie and support between employees," states Beth Marcinkowski, Director of Human Resources for ECS.

The nominated companies will be featured in a special section of Business First on March 8th.

About Energy Curtailment Specialists, Inc. - Energy Curtailment Specialists, Inc. (ECS) offers consultative, administrative, and turnkey demand response services. ECS is one of the largest demand response service providers in North America, with more than 10,000 customers participating in its programs nationwide. ECS is currently serving markets across North America including New York, California, Texas, the PJM territory and Ontario, Canada.

Website Latency Study Highlights Differences in Response Times during Recent DDoS Attacks

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(PRBuzz.com) February 22, 2013 -- Prolexic, the global leader in Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) protection services, today released results of a website performance case study that documented variations in load times during live DDoS attacks. The study tracked performance of two financial institutions; one website had average website load times of two seconds or less, while the other experienced multiple site outages and lengthy delays in server response times.

The headline-making attacks were publicly announced on underground hacker sites before they started. Based on that information, Prolexic was able to track the same DDoS attack against two financial services companies simultaneously. One firm used Prolexic's PLXrouted DDoS protection service while the other financial institution was engaged with another DDoS protection provider. Response time - how long a page takes to load on a website - was tracked for both firms using the Compuware Gomez Application Performance Monitor, from multiple worldwide locations.

Data shows that the user experience was far superior with Prolexic. The Prolexic client suffered zero outages and pages typically loaded in a tolerable two seconds, even though the financial services firm was under a significant DDoS attack. In contrast, the firm that did not use Prolexic suffered three separate outages and website users had to endure page-loading times as high as 50 seconds in some cases, making the site unusable.
"Minimizing the impact of an attack is job number one for DDoS mitigation providers," said Stuart Scholly, president at Prolexic. "Even if your website is under a severe attack, Prolexic can help ensure the user experience is maintained at acceptable levels."
The public can learn more about Prolexic's performance under attack conditions in Booth 2539 at the RSA Conference, Feb. 25 - March 1 in San Francisco, or by viewing our website latency video at prolexic.com/latency.

About Prolexic

Prolexic is the world's largest, most trusted Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) mitigation provider. Able to absorb the largest and most complex attacks ever launched, Prolexic restores mission-critical Internet-facing infrastructures for global enterprises and government agencies within minutes. Ten of the world's largest banks and the leading companies in e-Commerce, SaaS, payment processing, travel/hospitality, gaming and other at-risk industries rely on Prolexic to protect their businesses. Founded in 2003 as the world's first in-the-cloud DDoS mitigation platform, Prolexic is headquartered in Hollywood, Florida and has scrubbing centers located in the Americas, Europe and Asia. To learn more about how Prolexic can stop DDoS attacks and protect your business, please visit www.prolexic.com, follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Google+ , YouTube, and @Prolexic on Twitter.

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Contact:
Michael E. Donner
SVP, Chief Marketing Officer
Prolexic
media {at} prolexic {dot} com
+1 (954) 620 6017

Former DEA Agent Book Made Into Movie

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Robert Mazur, Former DEA Undercover Agent and Author of 'The Infiltrator: My Secret Life Inside the Dirty Banks Behind Pablo Escobar's Medellin Cartel' After five years deeply undercover within Pablo Escobar's network, Robert Mazur wrote a book about his life that has now been picked up by Hollywood for a new movie.

Tampa, FL (PRBuzz.com) February 22, 2013 -- Mazur's undercover work helped to expose corruption and money laundering schemes by the world's 7th largest bank BCCI (The Bank of Credit and Commerce International).

He gained the confidence of the cartel leaders while posing as Tampa-based businessman Bob Musella, who would launder tens of millions of dollars for the Medellin cartel, and reported to the Federal Government.

The director of the recent hit movie 'The Lincoln Lawyer', Brad Furman, has signed onto to do the project and Robert Mazur will serve as an Executive Director for the movie that brings his exciting life to the big screen.

Good Films signed a deal with FilmNation Entertainment to represent The Infiltrator and several other films owned by Good Films at the Berlin Film Festival this month. The Infiltrator is the highest budget film of the 6 films that Good Films intends to produce. The budget for The Infiltrator film is estimated at $55 million (US).

FilmNation Entertainment is in the process of selling the international rights to The Infiltrator in various parts of the world, which will raise capital to finance the film's production.

To read more about the movie deal visit http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118064603/

Robert Mazur is available for interviews.

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Contact:
Shannon Rose
Eclectic Media Productions
(347) 927-8277
info@mediaproductions.tv

Ski Website Celebrates 10 Years Online

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St. Paul, MN (PRBuzz.com) February 22, 2013 -- For the last 10 years, Cross-CountrySki.com has been writing about, promoting and encouraging the development of the sport of cross country skiing in North America.

The site manager Sam Hanson said, "Cross-country skiing, or Nordic skiing, is a perfect winter sports activity. Unlike downhill skiing, it really doesn't take that long to get the hang of it. Plus, since you can try it almost where ever there is enough snow, you don't have to spend all day driving to a ski area to do it."

"Granted, the best place to Nordic ski is on a groomed trail," Hanson continued, "But you don't have to find a trail, many enthusiasts just head over to the nearest park or snow-covered golf course."

Cross-CountrySki.com doesn't sell products or require a paid membership to view the site. It is merely a free resource for visitors to get some basic information about the sport.

Hanson offers some basic advice to those who are considering trying the sport out, "Try renting some skis first, preferably at a resort or a professional ski shop. They will make sure you get what you need and will give you the basics of what you need to know. If you find that you like it, you can always buy skis and gear later."

The website has information on skis and all of the necessary accessories. It also provides lists of ski clubs and links to areas that provide ski trails.

"Nordic skiing is something that the whole family can do together," Hanson concluded, "Not only is it fun, but it gives you a good reason to get out in the snow and it provides a great workout too."

About Cross-CountrySki.com
Since 2002, Cross-CountrySki.com has been one of the most popular cross country skiing websites for North American ski enthusiasts. For more information, visit http://www.Cross-CountrySki.com.

Media Contact:
Sam Hanson
Email: Sam@Cross-CountrySki.com
Contact Info: http://www.Cross-CountrySki.com/contact_us_and_links.html

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Grow Lights Distributor Introduces New Products for Indoor Gardeners

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(PRBuzz.com) February 22, 2013 -- Grow Blu, a company which distributes and manufactures LED grow lights, has just recently released three new products that are sure to help indoor gardeners. These products are very affordable and are the primary choice for substituting the grow lights that are being used by indoor gardeners today.

Grow Blu has just released the Apollo, UFO, and "Cheap" LED grow lights. The Apollo grow lights are heavily marketed by the company because of the Intelligent Detection System or IDS that is found inside the lights. The IDS will indicate whether there are problems with the hardware and software of the LED lights. The Apollo grow lights also have 2 lenses compared to just one lens in standard grow lights. The addition of the 2nd lens magnifies the power of the 1st lens thus resulting for deeper penetration of the light. The Apollo lights are also very cost efficient because of the high efficiency chips used in their manufacturing. The UFO grow lights are perfect for use in small spaces wherein the light should be placed in the center of the growing area. The UFO grow lights do not emit much heat and can be placed near the plants without fear of burning them. The "cheap" grow lights give growers the opportunity to have a standard quality grow light without the additional cost. Grow Blu gives its assurance that their "cheap" grow lights do not sacrifice quality by giving a full 3 year warranty. They also possess the characteristics of the other grow lights sold by the company.

Grow Blu is an emerging company in the grow lights industry. They use state of the art technology to manufacture all of their products leading to one of the highest approval ratings ever recorded. They have received numerous testimonials which further add to their credibility and legitimacy.

About Us:
Blue LEDs is one of the bestselling companies that provide the best LED Grow Lights for growers. We also offer the Perfect Spectrum for raising high quality medical marijuana plants under our amazing set of lights.

Media Contact:
Grow Blu
1761 George Washington Way 382
Richland, WA 99354
www.growblu.com
Sales@growblu.com
Contact no.: (949)-813-3096
Fax: (360) 850-1529

Conquest Advisors Sells 539 East 87th Street to French Investor

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(PRBuzz.com) February 22, 2013 -- Conquest Advisors sells 539 East 87th Street to a French Investor, Far East 87, LLC. for $8,050,000. The building was purchased in 2005 for 5.0 Million by Prime East Realty. The building had been vacated of all rent stabilized tenants and delivered to the partnership ready for re-development.

It is located on the Upper East Side around Carl Schurz Park, Mayor Bloomberg's Gracie Mansion and behind the successful price breaking 170 East End Avenue designed by by Peter Marino.

The developers, Jaf Glazer from Conquest Advisors and Hayward Pressman of Prime East Realty had initially decided to create a truly unique single family conversion.

After the market adjustment of 2008 the partnership re-mapped the direction of the building and converted the property to a unique multi-family building consisting of a 2 and 3 bedrooms.

Jaf Glazer stated, " We chose extremely high end finishes and fixtures including marble bathrooms enabling us to achieve a record breaking price per foot." The building achieved north of $75 dollars per square foot on each unit rented.

The foreign buyer, primarily looking for stable cash flow purchased the building for slightly above a 5% yield. "The foreign market is increasingly looking for stable cash flow in the US market while international markets experience instability", stated Mr. Glazer.

For More Information Contact:

www.Conquestadvisors.net
Conquest Advisors LTD.
Real Estate Development and Brokerage

About Us:
Conquest Advisors LTD. Is a full service real estate firm based out of Manhattan.

Conquest works with a variety of private equity funds and wealth managers in family offices. They turn to Conquest to for their real estate needs when they diversify holdings or balance their portfolios risk. Conquest conducts all phases of the real estate process to enable the managers to focus on their core competencies- managing capital.

Conquest Advisors, Ltd.
36 E. 20th St., 2nd Fl.
New York, NY 10003
212 777 9690 x 118

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The Abingdon Co. Female Pilot Watches Got Featured on SkilledPilots.com Aviation Directory

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Dallas, TX (PRBuzz.com) February 22, 2013 -- The Abingdon Co. specialized in female pilot watches got featured on SkilledPilots.com which is an aviation directory where aviation businesses can list their business for free, and a place for pilots to post their resumes for free. As of February of 2013 listings will also be available on their iPhone and Android app.

The Abingdon Co. is dedicated to developing top quality, realistically priced watches and accessories to meet the needs of female pilots, mechanics, and adventurous women all over the world. The travel brand has taken off with its unique collection of timepieces and is continuing its aim toward creating new designs catering to the jet-setter of today. Featured on Discovery Channel's hit TV show, *Flying Wild Alaska*, and worn by famous aviatrices like Melissa Pemberton and Ariel Tweto, The Abingdon Co. timepieces are recognized worldwide and are found in stores from South Africa to San Francisco.

"Our goal is create durable fashionable accessories for the travel bug in all of us. So often are travel accessories like watches, sunglasses, and bags made for utility and the aesthetic is forgotten. We want fashion to meet function. Our designs are inspired by our customers' recommendations and we continue to ask for ideas from our customers on what they want next. Everything we have created never existed before and we want to keep it that Way", according to a spokesperson of The Abingdon Co. Crew.

You can find more information about The Abingdon Co. @

https://www.skilledpilots.com/listing/the-abingdon-co/

"Our goal is to give massive exposure to the businesses and pilots who post their listings on our aviation directory at SkilledPilots.com. We have already been noticed and mentioned by 85+ highest ranked US media outlets such as ABC News, Boston Globe, Miami Herald, The Columbus Dispatch, The Telegraph, San Francisco Chronicle, Sign On San Diego and many more", said Director of Digital Marketing, Jason parker.

About SkilledPilots.com

Skilled Pilots is an aviation directory where aviation businesses can list their business for free, and a place for pilots to post their resumes for free. It's our goal to get the most exposure possible for the aviation businesses and resumes listed on our aviation directory and iPhone app.

For all media inquiries, please contact:

Jason Parker
Direct 1-888-300-6849
jason@skilledpilots.com

Disaster Restoration Equipment and Vehicles to Hit the Auction Block

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Fremont, CA (PRBuzz.com)  February 22, 2013 - Thomas Hayward Auctioneers a leading industrial, commercial and storage auction firm, today announced a 1-day webcast auction for a major disaster restoration contractor. This webcast auction features (18) vehicles including box trucks, vans, pick-up trucks, plus commercial carpet cleaning machines, respirators & filters, flir infrared imaging cameras, environmental monitoring and test equipment. In addition the webcast auction includes a large quantity of household and business goods including appliances, antiques, office furniture, computers, glassware, custom rugs from insurance claims and much more.

"This webcast auction event represents a tremendous buying opportunity for companies in the cleaning, restoration and disaster recovery industry, for vehicles buyers and household and business goods buyers throughout the region." said Tom Hayward, owner of Thomas Hayward Auctioneers.

The webcast auction will take place on Thursday, February 28th at 11:00 a.m. at 45979 Warm Springs Blvd., Fremont, CA. Auction items will be available for preview and inspection at the same location on Wednesday, February 27th from 9 a.m to 4 p.m. and morning of the sale from 9 a.m to 11 a.m. The auction will be broadcast through a webcast with Bidspotter; auction attendees can bid via the Internet or live onsite. A comprehensive auction catalog with photos can be found by visiting: www.thomashaywardauctioneers.com.

About Thomas Hayward Auctioneers

Thomas Hayward Auctioneers is a national industrial, commercial equipment and abandoned storage auction company. Tom Hayward, owner and chief auctioneer, is a regular on Spike TV's Auction Hunters and helped pioneer the storage auction reality TV genre. When not in front of the camera Tom can be found behind the podium, gavel in hand, hammering down record setting prices for commercial and industrial equipment throughout the nation. Leveraging twenty-five years of auction expertise and critical industry knowledge, Tom has earned a reputation for excellence. For more information, visit www.thomashaywardauctioneers.com.

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Media Contact
Torrie Gapin
562-896-6380
torrie@hammer-house.com

New Wordpress Theme Covert Social Press To Launch Feb 26

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(PRBuzz.com) February 22, 2013 -- A new theme for WordPress is taking Internet marketing to the next level. Covert Social Press is the brainchild of the IM Wealth Builders.

"Covert Social Press lets you run your own full-fledged social network and social bookmarking sites on WordPress, just like Digg," said a staff memeber of the IM Wealth Builders. "This is simply going to be a monster. Users can sign up for an account and bookmark on the site while voting things up and down. As the admin, you're going to get leads immediately and right where you can put them to the best use."

With one click customization options, Covert Social Press will let admins easily configure it for their needs.

"This was a major request from people who used the other WordPress themes, easy customization. We took the best and most popular suggestions for a new WordPress release and incorporated them into Covert Social Press," he said. "Then, we made those ideas easy to use. You don't have to be a web page guru to use Covert Social Press."

Another added advantage is the bookmarking applets and buttons.

"This lets other people embed your content on their websites. They are actually building content for you and bringing contacts to you," Chase Winter said. "Because it's ready out-of-the-box to integrate with Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest, set is just a matter of a few clicks and putting in your relevant information."

IM Wealth Builders have released other WordPress themes to rave reviews and much customer appreciation. Covert Social Press integrates features requested by customers.

"There was a huge demand for this from our previous theme customers, so we are 100 percent certain that the market is there.  A lot of people are going to upgrade as soon as they hear about this one."

Customizing goes even further. Users can add advertising and promotional content.

"That was another major feature users asked for. They want the ability to sell ad space or promote other projects they are working on. So, it's fully monetized with widget ready sidebars, footer - and some really clever extra ad spaces," he said.

Covert Social Press has been put through stress tests and came out with flying colors.

"It's content curation and link building on steroids and potentially autopilot. The autopilot may take a bit of work, but it's doable," Mr. Gordon said. "Having one of these sites in your blog portfolio will create results. It just has too."

IM Wealth Builders invite anyone interested in stepping up their online marketing efforts to visit http://www.covertsocialpressreview.net/ for a Covert Social Press review.  Email ChaseWinter@covertsocialpressreview.net for more info.

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