Business Leaders of America
Jay Lillie
October 27, 2011
Entrepreneurial leaders do not have a mindset that adapts to failure. Things go wrong, of course, but entrepreneurs don´t call them "failures" they call them "glitches, mistakes, bungles, setbacks", but not failing.
When one such entrepreneur was asked about the hardest decision he ever had to make, he answered that he didn´t know what a hard decision was. An entrepreneur will approach decision-making with the idea that there´s a strong likelihood that he/she will be wrong. This doesn´t dissuade them to the contrary they just do the best they can and worry about handling obstacles as they arise.
Here are a few top entrepreneurs in the U.S.:
Peter Hail, Warehouse Cables LLC
Peter Hail had worked for various manufacturing companies over the years in Marketing, Sales and IT Administration. He grew tired of the seeming incompetence of superiors and job thanklessness. Ideas which were "outside the box" were often viewed as that from a non-team player. In retrospect, he guessed they were right! During the 90's, Hail worked with one small company in that provided computer and networking cables to high-tech companies. He saw what Lucent Technologies, one of his largest customers at the time, was doing in the lab with computer network copper and fiber cabling. At this same time, a new internet marketing model was being created by Overture and Google into what is now called "e-commerce". With a gloomy retirement picture ahead, he decided to take a different path. He got out of the cube and did something from which he could create and receive the direct benefits of his own efforts. Eight years ago, he started Warehouse Cables, LLC (www.WarehouseCables.com) working from home, a nationwide supplier of computer network cabling and connectivity products for commercial, industrial and military users. The company is a privately held, veteran-owned business located in Warwick , RI . With his company he combined his marketing, sales and IT experience to sell computer and networking cables to all sizes of commercial business. As it turns out, these cables tend to be recession-proof. When companies put major data center projects on hold, they frequently do their own upgrades in-house and for that they need cables. He estimates that 90% of his business comes as a result of his company's internet marketing efforts. He got out of the house after about a year and moved into a small commercial office, hiring one employee. Two years later, they moved again into a larger office with an attached warehouse. He currently has three employees. They are working on the release of a second website dedicated to fiber optic cables. They are all about listening to their customers, understanding their application and offering solutions. "The internet offers tremendous market access to those willing to learn a new way of doing business. In spite of the dismal economy, the future is full of possibilities." Hail says.
Dr. Rick Brinkman, Pioneer of the Conscious Communication® Technique
Dr. Rick Brinkman is best known for his Conscious Communication® expertise conveyed to millions of people via keynotes and trainings, radio, television, print interviews, and numerous award-winning books, videos and audio programs. Dr. Rick has been touring nationally and internationally since 1980 sharing his human behavior insights and practical communication strategies. He is known for his unique presentation style of Educating through Entertainment using stand up comedy and story telling to not only entertain, but have people remember and act upon the communication skills he teaches. In 1994 he co-authored the international bestselling book, Dealing With People You Can't Stand: How to Bring Out the Best in People at Their Worst, published by McGraw-Hill. It has been translated into 20 languages and was updated and re-released in 2002 and a third edition is due in 2012. MacMillan audio published the audiobook version in 2011. He is also the co-author of three other McGraw-Hill books, Life by Design, Bringing Out the Best in Yourself, Dealing With Relatives: Bringing Out the Best in Family at Their Worst, and his latest book, Love Thy Customer. In addition he is the author of four audio and two video training programs on customer service, communication and life management. Dr. Rick has received numerous awards including Funniest Speaker of the Year by the Sales Forum and the Institute for Management Studies Distinguished Faculty award. His audio tape "Dealing with Difficult People" is on Columbia House's all time top ten best seller list. In 1988 he was one of only 15 people selected by the Tom Peters Group to present the In Search of Excellence and Thriving on Chaos programs. He has served on the faculty of ACPE, American College of Physician Executives and has been featured as a communication expert in the Wall St. Journal, O Magazine, CNN, CNBC, The New York Times, USA Today, and many others. His clients have included the Astronaut Corps at NASA, the Under Secretary of Defense and his staff, LucasFilm, Sony Pictures, Boeing, the FBI, Wells Fargo, Carolina Health Systems and countless associations.
Safety Turtle
Safety Turtle was conceived in 1996 by Dr. Bob Lyons and his partners at Square Peg Communications www.squarepeg.ca. Dr. Lyons was inspired by his personal experience with toddlers and backyard pools, and his background in radio and satellite communications. Following testing in the summer, Safety Turtle was launched at the National Pool & Spa Show in New Orleans in November 1998. The product´s virtues, simplicity of use and robustness of performance, were immediately embraced by North American consumers. A US patent for the invention was awarded in 1999.
Outview Online
OUTview began in 2009 on Q-Radio and branched out on its own by Late 2009 and has created one of the very few Multi-media Outlets to focus offering a broad range of information on politics, pop culture, gay culture, media, entertainment, issues, Soaps, Funny, Health, Fashion, and Business. Original programs in Video and podcasting include OURview (a Documentary-style discussion of issues) and OUTscene (Celebrity interviews, Reviews, and coverage of events covering the west coast). In 2012, they plan to expand to a Multi-channel Web TV network. Silent Partners Welcome. The Publisher and CEO, MK Scott is celebrating his 20th year as a Writer, Producer, Director, Personality and has really worked his way to the top. In 1991, Scott produced and co-hosted the Portland based-talk show, Local Talk with a mix of Entertainment, Politics, Arts and Issues (ie. AIDS and Homeless Teens). In 1995, he created a Regional TV News Magazine that focused on regional Arts news in Portland and Seattle. Scott later produced a few Documentary shorts focusing on sub-groups of the LGBT Community with 'Drag Queens' being featured in the 2006 Seattle Lesbian and Gay Film Festival. Scott has also written as a freelancer for the Seattle Gay News and Portland's Id Magazine. With OUTview Online, Scott combines TV, Radio, Documentary, and Print all on ONE site. Scott has been a member of the National Lesbian Gay Journalism Association since 2003.
Personality Resources International
Personality Resources International is an international team of human performance specialists focused on optimizing individual and organizational performance through effective and intentional communications, relationship and interactions. We create positive and productive group dynamics using our innovative and patented Identity Mapping™ tool and The Four Ways System™ which enable people to communicate and relate better with everyone with whom they interact. Through self-discovery and an enhanced understanding of others, we enable people to be highly effective, and organizations to increase their profitability through increased productivity of their people. We help organizations accelerate their bottom line results using The Four Ways System™ to create productive and compatible teams, manage change, enhance leadership, cope with stress, maximize the benefits of a diverse workforce and achieve many other important business objectives. Building on programs already undertaken by the organization, we integrate previous workplace initiatives (training, team building, incentive plans, succession planning) and enable the entire organization to move forward, speaking a "common language," understanding the corporate mission and working toward common goals.
Ingenyes
Web hosting company, Ingenyes, has launched their new Web hosting site giving businesses the freedom to publish their website through their cloud computing platform online with no cost, no catches, and no ads. Businesses are now able to capitalize on search traffic and new business by putting information out to the wider community via a single source without the cost and complexity. "Over the last 20+ years the cost of computing hardware has fallen every year," says Anoosh Manzoori. "Also, CPU speeds, RAM and Storage capacity double every 12 to 18 months. Why are other Web hosting sites charging nearly $30/month for shared web hosting? We believe it´s time to change the industry." Ingenyes provides 50GB storage and unlimited bandwidth hosting, emails and mysql for free. There is no setup or hidden fees. They also provide a value added service for those that need to build a new website. Their $40 Package includes easy-to-manage site builder that allow businesses to create and manage their own website online. Package comes with 900 professional designs and also includes a free domain, web and email hosting.
Ad4Game
Ad4Game is one of the largest gaming related advertising networks on the internet, attracting over 340 million unique visitors per month and serving over 4 billion impressions. Ad4Game attracts some of the biggest names in the industry including advertising for companies like Blizzard, Sony, EA, Atari, Ubisoft and other top MMO game publishers. This means the latest and most attractive games will be advertised on your site first, before they're spread around a million different websites like other top networks do. Ad4Game offers a very rare 100% fill rate, meaning every advertisement slot is covered by their ads 100% of the time. This removes the chance of key visitors finding non-relevant adverts and wasting valuable revenue, as a gamer is far more likely to click a video-game related ad than a life insurance advertisement.
International Digital Entertainment Agency for SiXiTS and ARM®
SiXiTS Inc., the social entertainment company founded by veterans of Disney´s ImageMovers Digital, Industrial Light and Magic (ILM), Pixar and Electronic Arts (EA) today announced a partnership with ARM where SiXiTS will develop an ongoing showcase demo title that will show the power and capabilities of the ARM® Mali™ Graphics Processing Unit (GPU). The title, EON Sky: Alexa Bloom and the Lost City of Moons, is now available as a free download for Mali GPU-based devices in the Android Marketplace. SiXiTS is a new-media production company and publisher of superior entertainment content for distribution through internet-enabled channels. Its team comprises seasoned game, software, and media professionals who have held key positions at Disney´s ImageMovers Digital, Lucasfilm Animation, Industrial Light and Magic, Electronic Arts, and Pixar, contributing to numerous high-profile film productions including Disney´s A Christmas Carol, the Star Wars prequels, and the Harry Potter and Jurassic Park series. The team also has experience with major AAA game titles including FIFA, SKATE1-3, Need For Speed and TRON Legacy.ARM designs the technology that is at the heart of advanced digital products, from wireless, networking and consumer entertainment solutions to imaging, automotive, security and storage devices. ARM´s comprehensive product offering includes 32-bit RISC microprocessors, graphics processors, video engines, enabling software, cell libraries, embedded memories, high-speed connectivity products, peripherals and development tools. Combined with comprehensive design services, training, support and maintenance, and the company´s broad Partner community, they provide a total system solution that offers a fast, reliable path to market for leading electronics companies. SiXiTS uses Unity3D to develop high quality cross platform entertainment, for mobile and online games. "ARM continues to push the boundaries of mobile devices and we have partnered to show the world what Mali GPUs can do," said Euan Macdonald, CEO of SiXiTS. "With EON Sky, we are giving Mali device owners the first look at our new world that will evolve into a deep and immersive universe that players can explore, adventure in and follow the growing storyline." "The Lost City of Moons is a tangible example of the kind of high-end, console-quality graphics and gameplay that can be enjoyed on Mali GPU-enabled smartphones," said Kevin Smith, VP Strategic Marketing, Media Processing Division, ARM. "Our relationship with SiXiTS and the quality of the resulting game is testament to what can be achieved by working together within the ARM Mali Ecosystem."
1 800 GET THIN
1 800 GET THIN puts people in touch with weight loss professionals who provide information needed to make informed choices & lifestyle changes. The Lap-Band procedure is an FDA approved surgical procedure performed with the use of general anesthesia where a band is placed around the upper part of the stomach. Hundreds of thousands of obese patients have successfully lost weight and kept it off long-term with the Lap-Band. 1 800 GET THIN has assisted thousands of people in Southern California to find new health and lose weight by working with the highest quality doctors. Obesity is the second leading cause of death in the United States. Our goal, as well as the goal of the centers and professionals we work with, is to attain a healthier and happier life for these individuals. For information on weight loss, lifestyle changes and the Lap-Band, call 1-800-GET-THIN or visit http://www.1800getthin.com. All individuals should consult their physician prior to any weight loss program. Studies indicate that individuals can achieve 30-50% excess weight loss at 3 years.
TelcoDepot.com
TelcoDepot.com, a leading provider of small business phone system solutions including hosted PBX, conference phone systems, response point systems and VoIP gateways, has added the Xblue X-50 VoIP phone system, which is also the winner of the 2011 CEA Innovations "Portable Home Appliances Category" Design and Engineering Award, to its online phone system store. The innovative Xblue X-50 VoIP phone system has received critical acclaim as being the "best of both worlds", combining traditional Key Phone features with its advanced VoIP system and wireless router technology. Connected to a single internet phone service, the cost-saving small business phone system can use either traditional PSTN lines or new low cost VoIP lines and provides support for off-site home office or remote worker telephone systems via its wireless router technology while also featuring LAN support for a network PC/Printer and an analog extension for cordless phone or fax machine hookup. As a TelcoDepot.com high-value offer, TelcoDepot.com provides Xblue X-50 VoIP phone system shoppers with free shipping and great product support options.
The Karen Edwards Group for Maud Borup
Maud Borup, a 104-year-old chocolate company, today announced Walmart will carry their gourmet drinking chocolate and cider mix through the fall and winter months, expanding their original agreement to carry the beverages for the Christmas season. About 2,000 Walmart stores in the U.S. are selling the boxed specialty beverages in the warm beverage aisle from September, 2011 through February, 2012. The beverages can also be found through Christmas in the seasonal food gift aisle in collector tins that are ideal for gift giving. Teri Kohler, Maud Borup national account manager said, "We´ve seen increasing consumer demand for Maud Borup´s high-end drinking chocolates and cider mix. Customers have asked us to provide these decadent drinks beyond the holiday season and we´ve listened to their requests."
NASHVILLE PUBLICITY GROUP for One Free World International
Press Conference to be Held November 2nd in Ottawa to Discuss One Free World International´s Fact-Finding Mission to Iraq. "REBUILDING IRAQ" Press Conference and Reception - Hosted by Rev. Majed El Shafie, President & Founder of One Free World International, In Cooperation with Mr. John Weston, M.P., and Senator Don Meredith. Members of the press are cordially invited to attend a press conference and reception held by One Free World International (OFWI):
Wednesday, November 2, 2011, 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m., Government Conference Centre, 2 Rideau Street, Ottawa, Ontario
(Official program begins at 7:00 p.m.). KEYNOTE SPEAKERS: The Hon. Jason Kenney, Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism; H.E. Abdulrahman Al-Hussaini, Iraqi Ambassador to Canada; Rev. Majed El Shafie, President and Founder, One Free World International; Mr. John Weston, M.P.; Mr. Wayne Marston, M.P.; Mr. Justin Trudeau, M.P.; Senator Don Meredith. The press conference, led by OFWI´s President and Founder, Rev. Majed El Shafie, will discuss the success of the September delegation to Iraq – the first Canadian delegation to Iraq since the start of the war. Mr. John Weston, Member of the Canadian Parliament and Senator Don Meredith, Senate of Canada, joined the delegation as observers.
The mandate of the delegation was to discuss the human rights violations in Iraq and to open bridges of communication with Canada. High level meetings took place with the Vice President of Iraq, Iraq´s Vice Prime Minister, President of the Iraqi Parliament, Minister of Human Rights, Minister of the Environment and Iraqi Foreign Affairs. In addition, the delegation met with Iraqi refugees and spoke with victims of last October´s vicious attack at Our Lady of Salvation Church. Members of the press are welcome to attend. The keynote speakers will be available to answer media questions. Registration of press representatives: Please confirm attendance to One Free World International. Tel: 416-436-6528; Email: info(at)onefreeworldinternational(dot)org.
JNL Clothing
Jennifer Nicole Lee is on a mission to mega-transform all women, especially mom, to look and feel their ultimate best. Known as a passionate "work-a-holic", she was found blowing off some steam on a private beach in Miami, Florida. JNL was actually on a nude topless beach, but it was her sexy healthy body that got all of the attention, amidst women wearing no tops and full on thongs. Wearing a t-shirt from her now famous http://www.JNLClothing.com line that states "Kiss My Abs!", JNL is showing the world that indeed "strong is the new skinny." From the looks of her strong, sleek, healthy sexy physique, her body in in tip top shape, with boundless energy to spare. From her books and exercise dvd empire, she loves to live a super fit athletic robust lifestyle and urges all to do the same. She sipped on lemon water, and ate a fruit bowl after her football throwing fest. From the wide smile on her face, she is enjoying her new found freedom from her 80 lb fat suit she "unzipped" after the birth of her children. And the media also loves her healthy body too, having graced over 45 major magazines, and being the name, face, and body of huge fitness exercise equipment and lifestyle brands. For the full story, visit http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-2053926/Fitness-guru-Jennifer-Nicoles-sea-shock-makes-splash-Miami.html
LowVARates.com
This Thanksgiving LowVARates.com is giving away 50 free Thanksgiving Dinners to deserving military families in all 50 states. The dinners will be donated and delivered to the families in each individual state. The contest is intended to help military families in need that otherwise would not receive a nice Thanksgiving dinner for their family. The employees of LowVARates.com have stepped up and decided to donate a portion of their paycheck to help these families receive a Thanksgiving Dinner. Many employees have offered very generous donations to ensure this contest and promotion will be a success. The winner of the giveaway in each state will receive a free family dinner on Thanksgiving Day November 24, 2011. LowVARates.com will arrange the full details with the winning family and ensure they are completely compensated for their Thanksgiving feast. Owner of LowVARates.com, Eric Kandell, hopes the contest will give deserving military families across the nation a nice Thanksgiving dinner.
Zweena LLC
Zweena LLC is a trusted provider of online personal health record, and an article by John Phelan, CEO of Zweena, was recently featured in SheKnows.com, an online women's lifestyle, nutrition, health and entertainment magazine. The article titled "Top 10 Tips to Manage your Personal Healthcare Records" was published in the Women's Health section of the online magazine and is an expose on how women can empower themselves to improve their healthcare by having greater control over their medical records through ownership and management of a personal health record (PHR). The article went on to provide expert advice and tips on how women can create and manage personal health records, showing the relationship between health information management provided by a personal health record and cost savings, better treatment plans, a reduction in medical errors, and better treatment outcomes.
Ambo Foods, LLC
Ten years after Congress passed the "No Child Left Behind Act" to help improve American educational standards, a pair of South Florida physicians and Omega-3 Specialists are encouraging higher school nutritional standards through their "No Brain Left Behind" effort. "Ambo Foods LLC, makers of Omega Cookie, celebrates the 10th anniversary of the "No Child Left Behind Act," by encouraging higher school nutritional standards in their local schools". Dr. Bo Martinsen and his wife, Dr. Anne-Marie Chalmers – a pair of South Florida physicians and Omega-3 specialists explain – "We´re betting that our healthy, yet tasty, EPA/DHA and fiber-packed snack will help ensure that children´s brains are ready, willing and able to learn." Since starting their Venice-based company, their desire to move ahead with new ideas has grown into a passion to help others get healthy and stay that way. Because of their groundbreaking Omega Cookie, Ambo Foods LLC won an innovation award at the 2010 annual Economic Development Corporation of Sarasota County´s Hall of Fame awards. Adding omega-3 to food is not a new idea, according to Martinsen. "But, Ambo Foods is the first company in the world to have successfully created a non-fish food that contains an effective dose of omega-3."
SynCardia Systems, Inc.
SynCardia Systems, Inc. (http://www.syncardia.com), manufacturer of the world´s only FDA, Health Canada and CE (Europe) approved Total Artificial Heart, announced today that Oklahoma pastor Troy Golden has surpassed one year of life at home using the Freedom® portable driver to power his SynCardia temporary Total Artificial Heart. Mr. Golden was discharged from INTEGRIS Baptist Medical Center in Oklahoma City on Oct. 18, 2010, to wait for a matching donor heart at home. "If it wasn´t for the Total Artificial Heart, I wouldn´t be alive today," said Mr. Golden. "I truly believe having this advancement with the Freedom driver is a blessing because I don´t have to stay in the hospital. It´s a miracle to have the opportunity to be at home with my family and to have a life again." Before heart failure stopped him in his tracks, Mr. Golden had preached every Sunday for the last 12 years at the New Life Assembly of God in Geary, OK. A little more than a month after being discharged from the hospital, on Nov. 21, 2010, Mr. Golden gave his first sermon since receiving the Total Artificial Heart. Today, he continues to preach at his church as well as minister to other churches in his area. In addition, Mr. Golden, who is a big University of Oklahoma fan, was able to attend an OU football game. During one of the television breaks, he had the opportunity to go down to the field and accept a plaque on behalf of INTEGRIS Baptist Medical Center with his cardiologist, Dr. Douglas Horstmanshof. This spring, he was also able to attend his daughter Laura´s high school graduation.
Filta Environmental Kitchen Solutions
Filta Environmental Kitchen Solutions Cooking Oil Management Franchise Has New Owner in Des Moines, Iowa. The Des Moines location of the Filta Environmental Kitchen Solutions Franchise has a new owner, but the same "Green" philosophy. Jeff Smith has purchased the Des Moines Filta Franchise from previous owner Curt Plough. Mr. Smith, a 14 year owner of a national staffing franchise, sold that business earlier this year to give him time to pursue this new opportunity. "I am looking to further establish the already recognizable Filta brand name in Des Moines by providing a unique and valuable green service that is needed by any food institution that uses fryers." Mr. Smith stated. Filta Environmental Kitchen Solutions has already made a name for itself in the city of Des Moines by offering unique sustainability solutions to the food service industry. FiltaFry is the world´s leader in cooking oil filtration and mobile fryer management service for commercial kitchens. Filta´s proprietary micro-filtration and vacuum based cleaning service prolongs the useful life of the oil, eliminates the risk to employees associated with fryer upkeep, and provides a superior level of food quality, all while promoting sustainability.
NewspaperDirect
Kobo, a global leader in eReading with more than five million users worldwide, has partnered with NewspaperDirect to provide premium news content on the new Kobo Vox eReader. The new device, which consumers can order online today and starts shipping this week, is preloaded with NewspaperDirect´s PressReader application, giving Kobo Vox owners access to more than 2,000 news publications from 95 countries and in 51 languages — all for immediate download. And, to give Kobo Vox owners a taste of what it´s like to browse newspapers from around the world, users can download their choice of 7 issues from PressReader´s extensive library of publications for free. With PressReader, Kobo Vox users can interact with digital editions of their favourite publications and read them from cover to cover, just as they would in print – including premium publications such as Los Angeles Times, Chicago Tribune, The Philadelphia Inquirer, Daily Mail, International Herald Tribune, Irish Times, La Tribune, Le Monde, The Globe and Mail, The Australian, The Guardian and The Washington Post, to name just a few.
Sagitec Solutions, LLC,
Sagitec Solutions, LLC, a global provider of pension administration software systems, announced today the addition of Change Management Services to its list of professional service offerings. The new services will help pension organizations address the difficult task of transitioning employees and organizational processes to a new IT system by delivering to clients change readiness, system adoption, and organization design services alongside Sagitec´s existing pension administration system business. "We recognize the importance of addressing the people component of our system engagements," said Rick Deshler, Senior Partner at Sagitec. "Increasingly, we´re seeing many pension organizations wait to address the challenges of organization design until late in the project life cycle. With the focus on system functionality and requirements during the early phases of the project, considerations about how the pension organization will transition its workforce to new performance methods are often not fully appreciated until much later, resulting in employee resistance, higher costs, and higher risk. With the addition of Change Management Services, we hope to minimize these risks."
Make-Up-Matte™
Simply unfold the Make-Up-Matte™ and use at home on a vanity, at the gym, in the car or public bathroom - anywhere makeup is applied. The Make-Up-Matte™ not only provides a clean workspace to apply makeup, it also absorbs excess particles and enables quick and efficient cleanup. A series of interior pockets store brushes and other makeup items keeping cosmetics organized. When rolled and secured with the handy elastic, the Make-Up-Matte™ tucks easily inside a purse, gym bag or suitcase. Chic print fabric designs combined with luxuriously soft microfiber make the Matte´s ideal holiday gifts for makeup-wearing friends and family. Make-Up-Matte´s are machine washable for easy-care convenience and are made in the USA.
When one such entrepreneur was asked about the hardest decision he ever had to make, he answered that he didn´t know what a hard decision was. An entrepreneur will approach decision-making with the idea that there´s a strong likelihood that he/she will be wrong. This doesn´t dissuade them to the contrary they just do the best they can and worry about handling obstacles as they arise.
Here are a few top entrepreneurs in the U.S.:
Peter Hail, Warehouse Cables LLC
Peter Hail had worked for various manufacturing companies over the years in Marketing, Sales and IT Administration. He grew tired of the seeming incompetence of superiors and job thanklessness. Ideas which were "outside the box" were often viewed as that from a non-team player. In retrospect, he guessed they were right! During the 90's, Hail worked with one small company in that provided computer and networking cables to high-tech companies. He saw what Lucent Technologies, one of his largest customers at the time, was doing in the lab with computer network copper and fiber cabling. At this same time, a new internet marketing model was being created by Overture and Google into what is now called "e-commerce". With a gloomy retirement picture ahead, he decided to take a different path. He got out of the cube and did something from which he could create and receive the direct benefits of his own efforts. Eight years ago, he started Warehouse Cables, LLC (www.WarehouseCables.com) working from home, a nationwide supplier of computer network cabling and connectivity products for commercial, industrial and military users. The company is a privately held, veteran-owned business located in Warwick , RI . With his company he combined his marketing, sales and IT experience to sell computer and networking cables to all sizes of commercial business. As it turns out, these cables tend to be recession-proof. When companies put major data center projects on hold, they frequently do their own upgrades in-house and for that they need cables. He estimates that 90% of his business comes as a result of his company's internet marketing efforts. He got out of the house after about a year and moved into a small commercial office, hiring one employee. Two years later, they moved again into a larger office with an attached warehouse. He currently has three employees. They are working on the release of a second website dedicated to fiber optic cables. They are all about listening to their customers, understanding their application and offering solutions. "The internet offers tremendous market access to those willing to learn a new way of doing business. In spite of the dismal economy, the future is full of possibilities." Hail says.
Dr. Rick Brinkman, Pioneer of the Conscious Communication® Technique
Dr. Rick Brinkman is best known for his Conscious Communication® expertise conveyed to millions of people via keynotes and trainings, radio, television, print interviews, and numerous award-winning books, videos and audio programs. Dr. Rick has been touring nationally and internationally since 1980 sharing his human behavior insights and practical communication strategies. He is known for his unique presentation style of Educating through Entertainment using stand up comedy and story telling to not only entertain, but have people remember and act upon the communication skills he teaches. In 1994 he co-authored the international bestselling book, Dealing With People You Can't Stand: How to Bring Out the Best in People at Their Worst, published by McGraw-Hill. It has been translated into 20 languages and was updated and re-released in 2002 and a third edition is due in 2012. MacMillan audio published the audiobook version in 2011. He is also the co-author of three other McGraw-Hill books, Life by Design, Bringing Out the Best in Yourself, Dealing With Relatives: Bringing Out the Best in Family at Their Worst, and his latest book, Love Thy Customer. In addition he is the author of four audio and two video training programs on customer service, communication and life management. Dr. Rick has received numerous awards including Funniest Speaker of the Year by the Sales Forum and the Institute for Management Studies Distinguished Faculty award. His audio tape "Dealing with Difficult People" is on Columbia House's all time top ten best seller list. In 1988 he was one of only 15 people selected by the Tom Peters Group to present the In Search of Excellence and Thriving on Chaos programs. He has served on the faculty of ACPE, American College of Physician Executives and has been featured as a communication expert in the Wall St. Journal, O Magazine, CNN, CNBC, The New York Times, USA Today, and many others. His clients have included the Astronaut Corps at NASA, the Under Secretary of Defense and his staff, LucasFilm, Sony Pictures, Boeing, the FBI, Wells Fargo, Carolina Health Systems and countless associations.
Safety Turtle
Safety Turtle was conceived in 1996 by Dr. Bob Lyons and his partners at Square Peg Communications www.squarepeg.ca. Dr. Lyons was inspired by his personal experience with toddlers and backyard pools, and his background in radio and satellite communications. Following testing in the summer, Safety Turtle was launched at the National Pool & Spa Show in New Orleans in November 1998. The product´s virtues, simplicity of use and robustness of performance, were immediately embraced by North American consumers. A US patent for the invention was awarded in 1999.
Outview Online
OUTview began in 2009 on Q-Radio and branched out on its own by Late 2009 and has created one of the very few Multi-media Outlets to focus offering a broad range of information on politics, pop culture, gay culture, media, entertainment, issues, Soaps, Funny, Health, Fashion, and Business. Original programs in Video and podcasting include OURview (a Documentary-style discussion of issues) and OUTscene (Celebrity interviews, Reviews, and coverage of events covering the west coast). In 2012, they plan to expand to a Multi-channel Web TV network. Silent Partners Welcome. The Publisher and CEO, MK Scott is celebrating his 20th year as a Writer, Producer, Director, Personality and has really worked his way to the top. In 1991, Scott produced and co-hosted the Portland based-talk show, Local Talk with a mix of Entertainment, Politics, Arts and Issues (ie. AIDS and Homeless Teens). In 1995, he created a Regional TV News Magazine that focused on regional Arts news in Portland and Seattle. Scott later produced a few Documentary shorts focusing on sub-groups of the LGBT Community with 'Drag Queens' being featured in the 2006 Seattle Lesbian and Gay Film Festival. Scott has also written as a freelancer for the Seattle Gay News and Portland's Id Magazine. With OUTview Online, Scott combines TV, Radio, Documentary, and Print all on ONE site. Scott has been a member of the National Lesbian Gay Journalism Association since 2003.
Personality Resources International
Personality Resources International is an international team of human performance specialists focused on optimizing individual and organizational performance through effective and intentional communications, relationship and interactions. We create positive and productive group dynamics using our innovative and patented Identity Mapping™ tool and The Four Ways System™ which enable people to communicate and relate better with everyone with whom they interact. Through self-discovery and an enhanced understanding of others, we enable people to be highly effective, and organizations to increase their profitability through increased productivity of their people. We help organizations accelerate their bottom line results using The Four Ways System™ to create productive and compatible teams, manage change, enhance leadership, cope with stress, maximize the benefits of a diverse workforce and achieve many other important business objectives. Building on programs already undertaken by the organization, we integrate previous workplace initiatives (training, team building, incentive plans, succession planning) and enable the entire organization to move forward, speaking a "common language," understanding the corporate mission and working toward common goals.
Ingenyes
Web hosting company, Ingenyes, has launched their new Web hosting site giving businesses the freedom to publish their website through their cloud computing platform online with no cost, no catches, and no ads. Businesses are now able to capitalize on search traffic and new business by putting information out to the wider community via a single source without the cost and complexity. "Over the last 20+ years the cost of computing hardware has fallen every year," says Anoosh Manzoori. "Also, CPU speeds, RAM and Storage capacity double every 12 to 18 months. Why are other Web hosting sites charging nearly $30/month for shared web hosting? We believe it´s time to change the industry." Ingenyes provides 50GB storage and unlimited bandwidth hosting, emails and mysql for free. There is no setup or hidden fees. They also provide a value added service for those that need to build a new website. Their $40 Package includes easy-to-manage site builder that allow businesses to create and manage their own website online. Package comes with 900 professional designs and also includes a free domain, web and email hosting.
Ad4Game
Ad4Game is one of the largest gaming related advertising networks on the internet, attracting over 340 million unique visitors per month and serving over 4 billion impressions. Ad4Game attracts some of the biggest names in the industry including advertising for companies like Blizzard, Sony, EA, Atari, Ubisoft and other top MMO game publishers. This means the latest and most attractive games will be advertised on your site first, before they're spread around a million different websites like other top networks do. Ad4Game offers a very rare 100% fill rate, meaning every advertisement slot is covered by their ads 100% of the time. This removes the chance of key visitors finding non-relevant adverts and wasting valuable revenue, as a gamer is far more likely to click a video-game related ad than a life insurance advertisement.
International Digital Entertainment Agency for SiXiTS and ARM®
SiXiTS Inc., the social entertainment company founded by veterans of Disney´s ImageMovers Digital, Industrial Light and Magic (ILM), Pixar and Electronic Arts (EA) today announced a partnership with ARM where SiXiTS will develop an ongoing showcase demo title that will show the power and capabilities of the ARM® Mali™ Graphics Processing Unit (GPU). The title, EON Sky: Alexa Bloom and the Lost City of Moons, is now available as a free download for Mali GPU-based devices in the Android Marketplace. SiXiTS is a new-media production company and publisher of superior entertainment content for distribution through internet-enabled channels. Its team comprises seasoned game, software, and media professionals who have held key positions at Disney´s ImageMovers Digital, Lucasfilm Animation, Industrial Light and Magic, Electronic Arts, and Pixar, contributing to numerous high-profile film productions including Disney´s A Christmas Carol, the Star Wars prequels, and the Harry Potter and Jurassic Park series. The team also has experience with major AAA game titles including FIFA, SKATE1-3, Need For Speed and TRON Legacy.ARM designs the technology that is at the heart of advanced digital products, from wireless, networking and consumer entertainment solutions to imaging, automotive, security and storage devices. ARM´s comprehensive product offering includes 32-bit RISC microprocessors, graphics processors, video engines, enabling software, cell libraries, embedded memories, high-speed connectivity products, peripherals and development tools. Combined with comprehensive design services, training, support and maintenance, and the company´s broad Partner community, they provide a total system solution that offers a fast, reliable path to market for leading electronics companies. SiXiTS uses Unity3D to develop high quality cross platform entertainment, for mobile and online games. "ARM continues to push the boundaries of mobile devices and we have partnered to show the world what Mali GPUs can do," said Euan Macdonald, CEO of SiXiTS. "With EON Sky, we are giving Mali device owners the first look at our new world that will evolve into a deep and immersive universe that players can explore, adventure in and follow the growing storyline." "The Lost City of Moons is a tangible example of the kind of high-end, console-quality graphics and gameplay that can be enjoyed on Mali GPU-enabled smartphones," said Kevin Smith, VP Strategic Marketing, Media Processing Division, ARM. "Our relationship with SiXiTS and the quality of the resulting game is testament to what can be achieved by working together within the ARM Mali Ecosystem."
1 800 GET THIN
1 800 GET THIN puts people in touch with weight loss professionals who provide information needed to make informed choices & lifestyle changes. The Lap-Band procedure is an FDA approved surgical procedure performed with the use of general anesthesia where a band is placed around the upper part of the stomach. Hundreds of thousands of obese patients have successfully lost weight and kept it off long-term with the Lap-Band. 1 800 GET THIN has assisted thousands of people in Southern California to find new health and lose weight by working with the highest quality doctors. Obesity is the second leading cause of death in the United States. Our goal, as well as the goal of the centers and professionals we work with, is to attain a healthier and happier life for these individuals. For information on weight loss, lifestyle changes and the Lap-Band, call 1-800-GET-THIN or visit http://www.1800getthin.com. All individuals should consult their physician prior to any weight loss program. Studies indicate that individuals can achieve 30-50% excess weight loss at 3 years.
TelcoDepot.com
TelcoDepot.com, a leading provider of small business phone system solutions including hosted PBX, conference phone systems, response point systems and VoIP gateways, has added the Xblue X-50 VoIP phone system, which is also the winner of the 2011 CEA Innovations "Portable Home Appliances Category" Design and Engineering Award, to its online phone system store. The innovative Xblue X-50 VoIP phone system has received critical acclaim as being the "best of both worlds", combining traditional Key Phone features with its advanced VoIP system and wireless router technology. Connected to a single internet phone service, the cost-saving small business phone system can use either traditional PSTN lines or new low cost VoIP lines and provides support for off-site home office or remote worker telephone systems via its wireless router technology while also featuring LAN support for a network PC/Printer and an analog extension for cordless phone or fax machine hookup. As a TelcoDepot.com high-value offer, TelcoDepot.com provides Xblue X-50 VoIP phone system shoppers with free shipping and great product support options.
The Karen Edwards Group for Maud Borup
Maud Borup, a 104-year-old chocolate company, today announced Walmart will carry their gourmet drinking chocolate and cider mix through the fall and winter months, expanding their original agreement to carry the beverages for the Christmas season. About 2,000 Walmart stores in the U.S. are selling the boxed specialty beverages in the warm beverage aisle from September, 2011 through February, 2012. The beverages can also be found through Christmas in the seasonal food gift aisle in collector tins that are ideal for gift giving. Teri Kohler, Maud Borup national account manager said, "We´ve seen increasing consumer demand for Maud Borup´s high-end drinking chocolates and cider mix. Customers have asked us to provide these decadent drinks beyond the holiday season and we´ve listened to their requests."
NASHVILLE PUBLICITY GROUP for One Free World International
Press Conference to be Held November 2nd in Ottawa to Discuss One Free World International´s Fact-Finding Mission to Iraq. "REBUILDING IRAQ" Press Conference and Reception - Hosted by Rev. Majed El Shafie, President & Founder of One Free World International, In Cooperation with Mr. John Weston, M.P., and Senator Don Meredith. Members of the press are cordially invited to attend a press conference and reception held by One Free World International (OFWI):
Wednesday, November 2, 2011, 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m., Government Conference Centre, 2 Rideau Street, Ottawa, Ontario
(Official program begins at 7:00 p.m.). KEYNOTE SPEAKERS: The Hon. Jason Kenney, Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism; H.E. Abdulrahman Al-Hussaini, Iraqi Ambassador to Canada; Rev. Majed El Shafie, President and Founder, One Free World International; Mr. John Weston, M.P.; Mr. Wayne Marston, M.P.; Mr. Justin Trudeau, M.P.; Senator Don Meredith. The press conference, led by OFWI´s President and Founder, Rev. Majed El Shafie, will discuss the success of the September delegation to Iraq – the first Canadian delegation to Iraq since the start of the war. Mr. John Weston, Member of the Canadian Parliament and Senator Don Meredith, Senate of Canada, joined the delegation as observers.
The mandate of the delegation was to discuss the human rights violations in Iraq and to open bridges of communication with Canada. High level meetings took place with the Vice President of Iraq, Iraq´s Vice Prime Minister, President of the Iraqi Parliament, Minister of Human Rights, Minister of the Environment and Iraqi Foreign Affairs. In addition, the delegation met with Iraqi refugees and spoke with victims of last October´s vicious attack at Our Lady of Salvation Church. Members of the press are welcome to attend. The keynote speakers will be available to answer media questions. Registration of press representatives: Please confirm attendance to One Free World International. Tel: 416-436-6528; Email: info(at)onefreeworldinternational(dot)org.
JNL Clothing
Jennifer Nicole Lee is on a mission to mega-transform all women, especially mom, to look and feel their ultimate best. Known as a passionate "work-a-holic", she was found blowing off some steam on a private beach in Miami, Florida. JNL was actually on a nude topless beach, but it was her sexy healthy body that got all of the attention, amidst women wearing no tops and full on thongs. Wearing a t-shirt from her now famous http://www.JNLClothing.com line that states "Kiss My Abs!", JNL is showing the world that indeed "strong is the new skinny." From the looks of her strong, sleek, healthy sexy physique, her body in in tip top shape, with boundless energy to spare. From her books and exercise dvd empire, she loves to live a super fit athletic robust lifestyle and urges all to do the same. She sipped on lemon water, and ate a fruit bowl after her football throwing fest. From the wide smile on her face, she is enjoying her new found freedom from her 80 lb fat suit she "unzipped" after the birth of her children. And the media also loves her healthy body too, having graced over 45 major magazines, and being the name, face, and body of huge fitness exercise equipment and lifestyle brands. For the full story, visit http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-2053926/Fitness-guru-Jennifer-Nicoles-sea-shock-makes-splash-Miami.html
LowVARates.com
This Thanksgiving LowVARates.com is giving away 50 free Thanksgiving Dinners to deserving military families in all 50 states. The dinners will be donated and delivered to the families in each individual state. The contest is intended to help military families in need that otherwise would not receive a nice Thanksgiving dinner for their family. The employees of LowVARates.com have stepped up and decided to donate a portion of their paycheck to help these families receive a Thanksgiving Dinner. Many employees have offered very generous donations to ensure this contest and promotion will be a success. The winner of the giveaway in each state will receive a free family dinner on Thanksgiving Day November 24, 2011. LowVARates.com will arrange the full details with the winning family and ensure they are completely compensated for their Thanksgiving feast. Owner of LowVARates.com, Eric Kandell, hopes the contest will give deserving military families across the nation a nice Thanksgiving dinner.
Zweena LLC
Zweena LLC is a trusted provider of online personal health record, and an article by John Phelan, CEO of Zweena, was recently featured in SheKnows.com, an online women's lifestyle, nutrition, health and entertainment magazine. The article titled "Top 10 Tips to Manage your Personal Healthcare Records" was published in the Women's Health section of the online magazine and is an expose on how women can empower themselves to improve their healthcare by having greater control over their medical records through ownership and management of a personal health record (PHR). The article went on to provide expert advice and tips on how women can create and manage personal health records, showing the relationship between health information management provided by a personal health record and cost savings, better treatment plans, a reduction in medical errors, and better treatment outcomes.
Ambo Foods, LLC
Ten years after Congress passed the "No Child Left Behind Act" to help improve American educational standards, a pair of South Florida physicians and Omega-3 Specialists are encouraging higher school nutritional standards through their "No Brain Left Behind" effort. "Ambo Foods LLC, makers of Omega Cookie, celebrates the 10th anniversary of the "No Child Left Behind Act," by encouraging higher school nutritional standards in their local schools". Dr. Bo Martinsen and his wife, Dr. Anne-Marie Chalmers – a pair of South Florida physicians and Omega-3 specialists explain – "We´re betting that our healthy, yet tasty, EPA/DHA and fiber-packed snack will help ensure that children´s brains are ready, willing and able to learn." Since starting their Venice-based company, their desire to move ahead with new ideas has grown into a passion to help others get healthy and stay that way. Because of their groundbreaking Omega Cookie, Ambo Foods LLC won an innovation award at the 2010 annual Economic Development Corporation of Sarasota County´s Hall of Fame awards. Adding omega-3 to food is not a new idea, according to Martinsen. "But, Ambo Foods is the first company in the world to have successfully created a non-fish food that contains an effective dose of omega-3."
SynCardia Systems, Inc.
SynCardia Systems, Inc. (http://www.syncardia.com), manufacturer of the world´s only FDA, Health Canada and CE (Europe) approved Total Artificial Heart, announced today that Oklahoma pastor Troy Golden has surpassed one year of life at home using the Freedom® portable driver to power his SynCardia temporary Total Artificial Heart. Mr. Golden was discharged from INTEGRIS Baptist Medical Center in Oklahoma City on Oct. 18, 2010, to wait for a matching donor heart at home. "If it wasn´t for the Total Artificial Heart, I wouldn´t be alive today," said Mr. Golden. "I truly believe having this advancement with the Freedom driver is a blessing because I don´t have to stay in the hospital. It´s a miracle to have the opportunity to be at home with my family and to have a life again." Before heart failure stopped him in his tracks, Mr. Golden had preached every Sunday for the last 12 years at the New Life Assembly of God in Geary, OK. A little more than a month after being discharged from the hospital, on Nov. 21, 2010, Mr. Golden gave his first sermon since receiving the Total Artificial Heart. Today, he continues to preach at his church as well as minister to other churches in his area. In addition, Mr. Golden, who is a big University of Oklahoma fan, was able to attend an OU football game. During one of the television breaks, he had the opportunity to go down to the field and accept a plaque on behalf of INTEGRIS Baptist Medical Center with his cardiologist, Dr. Douglas Horstmanshof. This spring, he was also able to attend his daughter Laura´s high school graduation.
Filta Environmental Kitchen Solutions
Filta Environmental Kitchen Solutions Cooking Oil Management Franchise Has New Owner in Des Moines, Iowa. The Des Moines location of the Filta Environmental Kitchen Solutions Franchise has a new owner, but the same "Green" philosophy. Jeff Smith has purchased the Des Moines Filta Franchise from previous owner Curt Plough. Mr. Smith, a 14 year owner of a national staffing franchise, sold that business earlier this year to give him time to pursue this new opportunity. "I am looking to further establish the already recognizable Filta brand name in Des Moines by providing a unique and valuable green service that is needed by any food institution that uses fryers." Mr. Smith stated. Filta Environmental Kitchen Solutions has already made a name for itself in the city of Des Moines by offering unique sustainability solutions to the food service industry. FiltaFry is the world´s leader in cooking oil filtration and mobile fryer management service for commercial kitchens. Filta´s proprietary micro-filtration and vacuum based cleaning service prolongs the useful life of the oil, eliminates the risk to employees associated with fryer upkeep, and provides a superior level of food quality, all while promoting sustainability.
NewspaperDirect
Kobo, a global leader in eReading with more than five million users worldwide, has partnered with NewspaperDirect to provide premium news content on the new Kobo Vox eReader. The new device, which consumers can order online today and starts shipping this week, is preloaded with NewspaperDirect´s PressReader application, giving Kobo Vox owners access to more than 2,000 news publications from 95 countries and in 51 languages — all for immediate download. And, to give Kobo Vox owners a taste of what it´s like to browse newspapers from around the world, users can download their choice of 7 issues from PressReader´s extensive library of publications for free. With PressReader, Kobo Vox users can interact with digital editions of their favourite publications and read them from cover to cover, just as they would in print – including premium publications such as Los Angeles Times, Chicago Tribune, The Philadelphia Inquirer, Daily Mail, International Herald Tribune, Irish Times, La Tribune, Le Monde, The Globe and Mail, The Australian, The Guardian and The Washington Post, to name just a few.
Sagitec Solutions, LLC,
Sagitec Solutions, LLC, a global provider of pension administration software systems, announced today the addition of Change Management Services to its list of professional service offerings. The new services will help pension organizations address the difficult task of transitioning employees and organizational processes to a new IT system by delivering to clients change readiness, system adoption, and organization design services alongside Sagitec´s existing pension administration system business. "We recognize the importance of addressing the people component of our system engagements," said Rick Deshler, Senior Partner at Sagitec. "Increasingly, we´re seeing many pension organizations wait to address the challenges of organization design until late in the project life cycle. With the focus on system functionality and requirements during the early phases of the project, considerations about how the pension organization will transition its workforce to new performance methods are often not fully appreciated until much later, resulting in employee resistance, higher costs, and higher risk. With the addition of Change Management Services, we hope to minimize these risks."
Make-Up-Matte™
Simply unfold the Make-Up-Matte™ and use at home on a vanity, at the gym, in the car or public bathroom - anywhere makeup is applied. The Make-Up-Matte™ not only provides a clean workspace to apply makeup, it also absorbs excess particles and enables quick and efficient cleanup. A series of interior pockets store brushes and other makeup items keeping cosmetics organized. When rolled and secured with the handy elastic, the Make-Up-Matte™ tucks easily inside a purse, gym bag or suitcase. Chic print fabric designs combined with luxuriously soft microfiber make the Matte´s ideal holiday gifts for makeup-wearing friends and family. Make-Up-Matte´s are machine washable for easy-care convenience and are made in the USA.
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