Sunday, March 2, 2008

Hip & Cutting Edge Photo Announcements

Unique, modern, and hip photo announcements for your baby!

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Cutting Edge: My Street

My Street is a film about a street. It could be any street. It could be your street and the people on it could be your neighbours. But My Street is where filmmaker Sue Bourne lives and until now she barely knew a soul. In this film she tweaks the net curtains and knocks on doors...

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Helping Real- Estate Agents Create Cutting-Edge Websites

Starting as a Web project and ending as a personal quest, LuxuryRealEstate.com launched the completely redesigned version of www.miamirealestate.com, the website of Audrey Ross of Christie’s Great Estates - Esslinger Wooten Maxwell.

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John Cena is Gillette's New Cutting Edge

ohn Cena fans will know that, besides being a three-time WWE, three-time U.S. Champion and winning the World tag Championship, he also starred in the 2006 movie 'The Marine' opposite Kelly Carlson, and is currently shooting '12 Rounds' in the role of Detective Danny Baxter.

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AMD Introduces World's First Comprehensive, Cutting-Edge PC

AMD has unveiled the AMD platform codenamed “Spider,” combining next-generation AMD Phenom™ quad-core processors, ATI Radeon™ HD 3800 series graphics and AMD 7-series chipsets to deliver accelerated computing for the Ultimate Visual Experience™.

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Cutting edge link building tactics

When these coincide, great but of course, they are not necessarily the same thing. The most fashionable idea this year is social marketing, the most fashionable last year would have been link bait.There are six important objectives you should address when you have thousands of links. Here they are:...

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Rebuilt New Orleans could be cutting edge

Ugly as she was, Katrina may have given BellSouth a rare opportunity: the chance to turn one of the oldest cities in the USA into a showcase for 21st-century communications.

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Hasbro release five new cutting edge video games for kids.

Believe in Play Hasbro's Playskool Brand Celebrates 80th Anniversary with Introduction of Break-Through Line of Toys for Infants and Toddlers

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Apple movie rental plan is far from the cutting-edge

Apple's downloading technology is old in comparison to the latest Flash technology, which is where Netflix is placing its bets.

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Cutting Edge: AJAX Application Architecture, Part 1

In the first of a two-part column, Dino explains AJAX from an architectural standpoint to help developers, architects, designers, and administrators better understand the issues that affect their sites.

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Royal Rumble Not In Hd?, Cutting Edge

Royal Rumble not in HD?

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Friday, Jan 18 News updates from the Cutting Edge

The New World Order News

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Be on the Cutting Edge!

Come sign up for the new Pay Per Play system

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45 Free Cutting-Edge Books ... Courtesy of Creative Commons

Download legally and free good books by Cory Doctorow, Larry Lessig, and others.

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Mobile Blogging is on the Cutting Edge

Mobile blogging is an exciting phenomenon that is sweeping the blogosphere....

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Cutting Edge or Ruts? Surprising Choices

Successful entrepreneurs leave ruts behind by building neuron pathways at two levels. On one level -

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Jay Adelson: Microsoft is "young", "innovative", "cutting edge"

"We at Digg couldn't think of a better partner to get to where we need to go," said Jay Adelson, the company's chief executive officer. "They're a young ad service, they're innovative, they're willing to work with us on the cutting edge."

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Ubuntu: Get set for 'cutting-edge' Linux

The Ubuntu Linux project hopes to release later this year a groundbreaking product that could include support for virtualization and some mixed 32- and 64-bit architectures.

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11 Cutting-Edge Neuroscientists Say "There is Hope for Our Brains"

We are living in exciting times. Neuroscientists have finally debunked the old thinking that our brains simply decline after a certain age.

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Trickiness of Introducing Alternative Health to Family

This is an excerpt from Brenda Cobb's interview for the Raw Summit, a complete interview encyclopedia of cutting edge living and raw food knowledge.

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Rebuilt New Orleans could be cutting edge

Ugly as she was, Katrina may have given BellSouth a rare opportunity: the chance to turn one of the oldest cities in the USA into a showcase for 21st-century communications.

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Acer Laptops - The High Cutting Edge Technology Brand

The all new Acer Ferrari 1100 laptop has all the cutting edge technology which comes from the world of Formula One, this laptop is the latest edition to the Ferrari line up and must say seems to have all the right specs and looks to make it a good one. There are so many features packed within the Acer Ferrari 1100 laptop that will make you happy, the styling for example is sleek and sexy like that of a Ferrari finish and with bring digital media and entertainment at your finger tips makes this a special laptop PC. Acer have a design that is compact which includes an optical drive which is an integrated slot loaded DVD SuperMulti DL and with this does not break down the use of it being ultra portable, if you want cinema sound then you do not need to look no further than this Ferrari 1100 from Acer because it comes with Dolby certified technology to give you stunning surround sound.The laptops casing is of carbon fiber and the specifications under the hood are as follows, the latest AMD with AMD Turion 64 X2 dual-core mobile technology, 12.1” WXGA display with Acer CrystalBrite technology, up to 250GB hard drive, ATI Radeon X1250 integrated 3D graphics card with up to 960 MB of HyperMemory, Acer InviLink Nplify 802.11a/b/g/Draft-N Wi-Fi CERTIFIED network connection, supporting SignalUp wireless technology. Both Acer technologies – InviLink Nplify and SignalUp – ensure that the Acer Videoconference solution can smoothly carry Voice and Video signals over the IP network. Dolby Home Theater audio enhancement, echo cancellation and noise suppression technologies which gives you stunning VoIP call quality and Acer PureZone technology.Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint solution for extra security, the Ferrari 1100 notebooks comes with either of Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate, Windows Vista Home Premium or Windows Vista Business preinstalled.There is no word on pricing or availability as of yet, but please keep coming back because soon as we know you will know.

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Cutting Edge: Managing the User Experience in AJAX

This month Dino takes a look at limitations and UI issues in Partial Rendering AJAX pages and techniques for managing the UI.

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California Reverse Mortgage Information and Comparisons

Cutting edge service provided by Reverse-Mortgage-Info.net now provides Californians with comparison information for multiple reverse mortgage programs.Reverse-Mortgage-Info.net launched a new service today that provides California homeowners with a personalized comparison of the best reverse mortgage programs. Unlike many other reverse mortgage providers who compare only two or three programs, Reverse-Mortgage-Info.net evaluates up to 26 different programs so consumers are sure to get the best one. "Many California consumers are unaware that there are so many different reverse mortgage programs available today. A few years ago, there were only three programs to consider, so it was pretty easy for seniors to choose which one they wanted. But now with so many, consumers need a professional to sit down with them, learn about their needs and goals, and then do the of work of finding the best reverse mortgages for them," stated Luke Helm, a senior loan officer with the company. They often feel more comfortable dealing with a loan officer who can do all the leg work for them. Reverse-Mortgage-Info.net, a division of FutureSafe Financial, stands in a unique position among other California reverse mortgage lenders. The company has developed relationships with every major bank that offers a reverse mortgage program in California. And their efforts are paying off."It's such a relief for our senior clients who don't want to have to call every lender in the phone book to shop for a reverse mortgage", said Mr. Helm. "They often feel more comfortable dealing with a loan officer who can do all the leg work for them." For California seniors who do not wish to speak to a loan officer, Reverse-Mortgage-Info.net provides an online reverse mortgage quote form and online live-chat function. In addition, www.reverse-mortgage-info.net now offers comprehensive reverse mortgage information for California seniors right on their web site. The site includes Reverse Mortgage Basics, a thorough Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) section, and top reverse mortgage publications written by independent industry experts. Seniors can also find a reverse mortgage calculator that provides them with an instant estimate of funds available to them and read the real-life stories of people who have obtained senior reverse mortgages.

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Data Visualization of "God" in The Timaeus of Plato

brings together the latest cutting edge text visualization technology and the search for God throughout antiquity

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New software launch announced for 32Red Poker

Press Release Summary: Leading UK online poker provider 32Red Poker launches new cutting edge software Press Release Body: 32Red Poker has announced the launch of its new and exclusive poker software, in a move that will put the Microgaming Poker network at the forefront of online poker. The UK-facing poker provider believes the technology, which incorporates a range of new features, will result in a more entertaining playing environment and lead to a heightened sense of community between players and competitors.32Red Poker is operated by 32Red Plc - a company based and licensed in Gibraltar - and offers a full range of gaming products which include an award-winning online casino, mobile casino, sports betting and an online bingo service which is coming soon. The introduction of the new online poker software is very much in line with CEO, Ed Ware’s recent statement that, “32Red PLC wants to be at the leading edge of e-gaming and the introduction of new poker software will ensure that 32Red Poker goes from strength to strength in 2008”. The software – developed by Microgaming – aims to improve the game of players with the introduction of a hand history record. With this functionality the 32Red Poker team report that a player can analyse each round of poker, highlighting areas for improvement and learning from their opponents’ tactics. These lessons can then be applied by the addition of the buddy system to the poker software, whereby a player can add friends and their favourite competitors to their buddy list and instantly locate them when they are online.32Red have lauded the software’s flexibility; extolling the functionality whereby a player can customise their playing environment. From the addition of an avatar down to changing the colour of the carpet in the poker room, the new software focuses on satisfying player requirements.

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Linux.com :: SELinux: Comprehensive security

Talking about DAC (Discretionary) and MAC security policies and then SELinux, the cutting edge implementation of MAC and RBAC in Linux.

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CUTTING-EDGE RESEARCH IN WATERLOO

Developing more environmentally friendly, fuel-efficient and cost-effective vehicles is the goal of a new University of Waterloo research project.

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“Cutting Edge” Miami Art Exhibition - Miami events

Looking for something interesting to do in Miami... get the new tips on the Miami's Wyndwood District art exhibitions!

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Sony Ericsson's W760 Great cutting-edge Gaming Package

The new Sony Ericsson W760 Walkman® phone packs GPS and cutting-edge gaming, as well as an enhanced music experience, into a stand-out slider.

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New Cars: Class of 2007

From the brand new Ford Edge crossover to the cutting-edge Lexus GS 450h luxury hybrid sedan, here are the new models that will define the 2007 automotive year

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Slashdot is losing its edge to digg.com

Digg.com is quickly reaching Slashdot when comparing daily visitors according to Alexa's Traffic Rankings (see link). Slashdot isn’t as cutting edge as it used to be: stories get barely 200 replies. Maybe that CSS update was too little and too late.

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Guest For "the Cutting Edge" Revealed

The Ultimate Opportunist will bring a live ?Cutting Edge? to ECW tomorrow, featuring special guest

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Jay Adelson: Microsoft is "young", "innovative", "cutting edge"

"We at Digg couldn't think of a better partner to get to where we need to go," said Jay Adelson, the company's chief executive officer. "They're a young ad service, they're innovative, they're willing to work with us on the cutting edge."

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CIO: Lorie Buckingham: Cutting Edge Unified Communications

A ZDNet.com VideoCIO: Lorie Buckingham: Cutting Edge Unified Communications

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Saturday, February 16, 2008

CISCO CHIEF ARCHITECT OF NETWORKED VIRTUAL ENVIRONMENTS, CHRISTIAN RENAUD, TO KEYNOTE VIRTUAL WORLDS CONFERENCE

October 10-11, 2007, at the San Jose (Calif.) Convention Center

SAN JOSE, CA – September 18, 2007 – Virtual Worlds Management, the leading media company for professionals in the virtual worlds industry, announced that Christian Renaud of the Cisco Technology Center will deliver the Thursday keynote at the Virtual Worlds Conference and Expo on October 11, 2007, at the San Jose Convention Center in San Jose, California. Renaud is joined by 100 leading speakers in the virtual worlds, traditional media, entertainment and IT industries.

Renaud will provide detailed insight into how virtual worlds platforms and technologies will drive the creation of new applications that allow companies to engage with their customers, partners and employees. The Virtual Worlds Conference and Expo is dedicated to helping businesses harness the power of virtual worlds.

"With all the media attention surrounding virtual worlds, this conference is the ideal opportunity for corporations to learn how this technology can be applied for maximum benefit and increased productivity," Renaud said. "I hope to help with this effort by distinguishing what it really means within the context of existing and future communications infrastructures and how organizations can leverage the benefits of virtual worlds technologies and applications."

Renaud is the chief architect of Networked Virtual Environments for the Cisco Technology Center. Its staff members act as “intrapreneurs” for the efforts of Cisco’s Corporate Development unit, providing business rationale and market insight for determining future Cisco emerging technologies. The Technology Center is Cisco’s corporate incubator and is chartered with identifying emerging markets and technologies and developing them into new revenue streams for the company.

Registration Information

Online registration is open, and attendees can save $200 by taking advantage of the early-bird registration - only $795 - until October 5, 2007. Registration information, conference program and speaker information are available at http://www.VirtualWorlds2007.com

Sponsors

The Electric Sheep Company, Icarus Studios, There.com, IBM, Millions Of Us, Linden Lab, Multiverse, Aria, Paynova, View 22, Parature, DAZ 3D, Metaversatility, e-frontier, Aria Systems, Code4Software, Avatar Island, Forterra Systems, Parature, Planet 9 Studios, The Illusion Factory, Sentient Services, Sun Microsystems, VT&T, Business Wire, 3pointD, New World Notes, Parks Associates, RCE Universe, SDForum, Second Life Herald, Second Life Insider, SLNN, State of Play and Virtually Blind.

About Virtual Worlds Management

The Virtual Worlds Fall Conference and Expo is produced by Virtual Worlds Management, the leading provider of trade events and media for the emerging virtual worlds industry. Virtual Worlds Management services include Virtual Worlds Spring Conference, Virtual Worlds Fall Conference and Expo, Virtual Worlds Weekly email newsletter, VirtualWorldsNews.com trade industry blog and the Metaverse Passport event series. Virtual Worlds Management is a division of Show Initiative, LLC. More information about Virtual Worlds Management can be found at http://www.VirtualWorldsManagement.com.

VIRTUAL WORLDS FALL CONFERENCE AND EXPO ANNOUNCES SPEAKERS AND FORMAT - 1,000 PARTICIPANTS EXPECTED

Five Conference Tracks and Expo to Help Businesses Harness Virtual Worlds

NEW YORK, New York – July 10, 2007 – Virtual Worlds Management, the leading provider of trade events for professionals in the virtual worlds industry, announced the speakers and format for the Virtual Worlds Fall Conference and Expo - http://www.VirtualWorldsFall.com - taking place October 10 – 11, 2007, at the San Jose Convention Center in San Jose, California. Virtual Worlds Fall is dedicated to helping businesses harness the power of virtual worlds to engage with their customers, partners and employees.

Over two days and five tracks with 42 sessions, industry leaders will present the latest techniques and best practices. Virtual Worlds Fall follows the highly successful Virtual Worlds Spring Conference that took place in New York in March 2007. More than 600 attendees participated at Virtual Worlds Spring. 1,000 are expected for Virtual Worlds Fall.

"The virtual worlds landscape is evolving rapidly," said Christopher Sherman, Virtual Worlds Conference Executive Director. "Now used by millions of individuals worldwide, virtual worlds represent the future of media and communications. From Fortune 500 companies to non-profits to startups, companies are incorporating virtual worlds into their strategies. Virtual Worlds Fall is the gathering place for companies seeking to maximize their virtual worlds business and operational strategies."

Featured speakers include executives from Second Life, The Electric Sheep Company, There.com, Areae, IBM, Whyville, Kaneva, Entropia, Multiverse, Microsoft, Cisco, Intel, Turner Broadcasting, Icarus Studios, Anshe Chung Studios, Metabirds, ProtonMedia, Qwaq, Millions of Us, HiPiHi, Gaia, Habbo, Doppelganger, Forterra, Centric, Metaversatility, Animax Entertainment, Anshe Chung Studios, Metabirds, Charles River Ventures, and more. A full speaker list can be found at http://www.VirtualWorldsFall.com

Conference and Expo Highlights Include:

- Five conference tracks:

1. Entertainment and Marketing - Learn from leading entertainment companies, brands, and agencies about the evolution of media in virtual worlds.

2. Virtual Worlds for the Enterprise – Recognize how large enterprises adopt virtual worlds for communication with customers, employees and business partners.

3. Business Strategy and Investment – Understand everything from virtual world economics and IP issues to business models and the technology roadmap.

4. Community and Customer Service – Identify the demographics and drivers of virtual communities and how to keep people engaged.

5. Design and Development - Design top quality experiences using leading technologies and best practices.

- Virtual Worlds Expo - Leading virtual world companies will showcase the latest technologies and services.

- Attendee Lounge and Business Center - Meet, network and get business done in a relaxed atmosphere.

- Official Conference Party sponsored by There.com - A not to be missed event.

- International participation – Attendees will have the opportunity to network, conduct business and gain insight from international speakers and participants.

Registration Information

Online registration is open, and attendees can save $400 by taking advantage of the early-bird registration - only $595 - until August 24, 2007. Registration information and conference details are available at http://www.VirtualWorldsFall.com

Sponsors

Virtual Worlds Conference 2007 is sponsored by The Electric Sheep Company, Icarus Studios, There.com, Millions Of Us, DAZ 3D, Metaversatility, e frontier, Aria Systems, Code4Software, Parature, Business Wire, Virtual Worlds Weekly and VirtualWorldsNews.com.

About Virtual Worlds Management

The Virtual Worlds Fall Conference and Expo is produced by Virtual Worlds Management, the leading provider of trade events and media for the emerging virtual worlds industry. Virtual Worlds Management services include Virtual Worlds Spring Conference, Virtual Worlds Fall Conference and Expo, Virtual Worlds Weekly email newsletter and the VirtualWorldsNews.com trade industry blog. Virtual Worlds Management maintains a strong, experienced management team, allowing it to achieve its mission to be a leading provider of high quality, high profile events to targeted business and professional markets. Virtual Worlds Management is a division of Show Initiative, LLC. More information about Virtual Worlds Management can be found at http://www.VirtualWorldsManagement.com.

30 VIRTUAL WORLDS PLATFORMS TO BE SHOWCASED AT VIRTUAL WORLDS CONFERENCE AND EXPO

October 10-11, 2007 at the San Jose Convention Center in San Jose, CA

SAN JOSE, CA – September 12, 2007 – Virtual Worlds Management, the leading provider of trade events for the virtual worlds industry, announced that 30 virtual world platform companies will participate in the Virtual Worlds Conference and Expo on October 10-11, 2007, at the San Jose Convention Center in San Jose, California. The conference features 100 expert speakers, ranging from media and entertainment executives to information technology leaders and virtual worlds industry visionaries.

For the first time ever, professionals seeking to leverage virtual world technologies will be able to review and interact with all the major providers in one location. Attendees will be able to discuss business strategy, gain a comprehensive understanding of available technology and learn best practices. The Virtual Worlds Conference and Expo provides participants an edge in using virtual worlds applications to deeply engage their customers, partners or employees.

"Whether a company is interested in reaching consumers or interacting with business partners, virtual worlds offer solutions that have been heretofore unavailable," said Christopher Sherman, Virtual Worlds Conference Executive Director. "With more than 30 virtual world platform providers participating at our Fall Conference, attendees will gain unique insight into the solutions available to meet their individual needs."

Virtual World platform companies participating at Virtual Worlds Conference and Expo:
Company Platform Name

Animax Entertainment TyGirls.com
Areae, Inc. To Be Announced
Conduit Labs To Be Announced
Disney Online Club Penguin, Virtual Magic Kingdom and others
Doppelganger vSide
Forterra Systems OLIVE platform
GAIA Interactive Inc Gaia Online
GoPets Ltd. GoPets
HiPiHi Co., Ltd HiPiHi
IAC/InterActiveCorp Zwinktopia
Icarus Studios Icarus Platform
Ironstar Helsinki MoiPal mobile platform
Kaneva Kaneva Platfrom
Linden Lab Second Life
Makena Technologies There.com
Microsoft Microsoft Virtual Earth
Microsoft Entertainment Effort To Be Announced
MindArk Entropia Universe
MTV / Nickelodeon more than 8 virtual worlds and growing
Multiverse Network Multiverse platform
Numedeon Inc Whyville.net
ProtonMedia ProtoSphere
Qwaq Qwag Forums
Stardoll Stardoll Platform
Sulake Corp. Ltd. Habbo
Sun Microsystems Project Darkstar
Three Rings Whirled
Transmutable Ogoglio
Unisfair Unisfair Virtual Event
View 22 Immersiv Platform
VT&T To Be Announced

The conference has five primary tracks:
- Entertainment and Marketing
- Virtual Worlds for the Enterprise
- Business Strategy and Investment
- Community and Customer Service
- Design and Development.

Plus leading companies will be showcasing the latest technologies and services at the Virtual Worlds Expo.

Registration Information

Online registration is open, and attendees can save $200 by taking advantage of the early-bird registration - only $795 - until October 5, 2007. Registration information and conference details are available at http://www.virtualworlds2007.com

Sponsors

The Electric Sheep Company, Icarus Studios, There.com, IBM, Millions Of Us, Linden Lab, Multiverse, Aria, Paynova, View 22, Parature, DAZ 3D, Metaversatility, e-frontier, Aria Systems, Code4Software, Avatar Island, Forterra Systems, Parature, Planet 9 Studios, The Illusion Factory, Sentient Services, Sun Microsystems, VT&T, Business Wire, 3pointD, New World Notes, Parks Associates, RCE Universe, SDForum, Second Life Herald, Second Life Insider, SLNN, State of Play and Virtually Blind.

About Virtual Worlds Management

The Virtual Worlds Fall Conference and Expo is produced by Virtual Worlds Management, the leading provider of trade events and media for the emerging virtual worlds industry. Virtual Worlds Management services include Virtual Worlds Spring Conference, Virtual Worlds Fall Conference and Expo, Virtual Worlds Weekly email newsletter and the VirtualWorldsNews.com trade industry blog. Virtual Worlds Management maintains a strong, experienced management team, allowing it to achieve its mission to be a leading provider of high quality, high profile events to targeted business and professional markets. Virtual Worlds Management is a division of Show Initiative, LLC. More information about Virtual Worlds Management can be found at http://www.VirtualWorldsManagement.com.

Sunday, January 27, 2008

Cutting Edge Media's CEMProspector Reaches 750 Users and Continues to Grow

Cutting Edge Media's turn-key contact management system allows users to easily manage, sort, and generate leads for local and nationwide prospecting

Elizabethtown, PA (PRWEB) July 11, 2007
Cutting Edge Media announced today that its contact management and marketing system, CEMProspector, has reached 750 users in the two months since its launch.

CEMProspector is a complete system for the direct sales and network marketing industries. The system allows users to manage, sort, and generate leads, but it also includes such tools as a toll-free number, web conferencing, audio and video creators, and a phone bridge that allows for conference calls.

"We're hearing very good things from our users," said Ryan Ogurcak, CEMProspector Project Manager. "People enjoy all the marketing tools and the way CEMProspector helps them get organized. And even though there are a lot of features, people are amazed at how easy it is to use."

"A lot people have told us how they get 'nickel and dimed' when it comes to things like toll-free numbers and conference calling," explained Ogurcak. "With our system, everything is included--there's no need to go out and pay for all of these things separately."

CEMProspector was created when the Product Development team at Cutting Edge Media saw the need for a comprehensive contact management system that could be used by both average distributors and large organizations.

"CEMProspector is a universal platform that can be used by anyone in any company, and provides its users with a systematic, organized approach that simplifies the duplication process," said Drew Urban, Product Development Coordinator. "This system provides the necessary tools for business growth."

Emily Pittarelli, who uses the CEMProspector in her work as an independent USANA distributor, agreed with Urban. "Our use of the CEM Prospector is so valuable--we will definitely be recommending to all of our new distributors," she said. "It's an amazing system."

CEMProspector launched in April of 2007.
More information is available at www.CEMProspector.com
About Cutting Edge Media, Inc.Cutting Edge Media, Inc. offers unique marketing and lead-generation solutions to network marketing, direct sales, franchise, and business start-up companies around the world.

More information about Cutting Edge Media is available at www.cemedia.com.

Cutting-Edge Phono Cartridge Breathes New Life into Old Vinyl

Axiss Audio debuts the Shelter Harmony MC Cartridge

Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) September 5, 2007
For analog enthusiasts in pursuit of perfection, Shelter's Harmony moving coil cartridge is a musical milestone. As the newest addition to Axiss Audio's exclusive collection of luxury audio components, the Harmony delivers audio so refined that even the most familiar recordings sound new once more. As long-buried harmonic layers are uncovered and subtle nuances become audible for the first time, playing old records becomes a revelatory experience.

The Shelter Harmony MC cartridge owes its sonic superiority to a union between innovative ingredients and time-tested mechanics. The cartridge is handcrafted from state-of-the-art aerospace materials. Its shell is constructed from layered sheets of carbon fiber, an exceptionally strong yet light composite that absorbs and decreases vibrations. The motor system features an aluminum cantilever shortened for strength and rapid response and a line-contact stylus designed for enhanced tracking ability.

The latest in a long line of groundbreaking phono cartridges, the Harmony demonstrates once again why Shelter is at the forefront of the analog audio reproduction industry. And as the exclusive U.S. distributor of this elegantly engineered cartridge from Shelter, Axiss Audio gives vinyl connoisseurs an irresistible incentive to give their treasured LPs another spin and a fresh "first listen."
About Axiss Audio

Axiss Audio is a leading distributor of high-end audio equipment for discerning audio connoisseurs. The Axiss Audio collection is comprised of handcrafted analog and digital stereo components from boutique manufacturers around the globe. Representing the finest in design and technology, Axiss Audio's components are limited-edition works of art that rival the musical masterpieces they bring to life.

Axiss Audio is the exclusive U.S. distributor for Accuphase, Air Tight, Shelter, Transrotor, Soulution, Phase Tech, Blue Electric, TAOC, Fisch Audiotechnik, Microsorber, Acoustic Masterpiece, Isophon, and Western Electric. Axiss Audio has branches in Los Angeles and Frankfurt, Germany. For more information, visit www.axissaudio.com.

About ShelterShelter is a Japanese manufacturer of phono cartridges and step-up transformers. Yasuo Ozawa, a former engineer for the legendary Fidelity Research firm, founded the company over twenty years ago. Ozawa's designs are driven by the idea that a phono cartridge is not merely a mechanical device for music reproduction, but a musical instrument in its own right. Shelter's cartridges are renowned for their flawless construction and high-precision performance.

Contact: Arturo Manzano
Axiss Audio
310-329-0187
www.axissaudio.com

Cutting-edge Technology Hits Pool & Spa Industry

From High Dive to High Tech

Las Vegas, NV (PRWEB) December 13, 2004 -– The Pool & Spa industry took a high dive into the paperless world of automation with the introduction of ONTRAC, a cutting-edge software solution released at the International Pool & Spa Expo by POSitive Technology, Microsofts leading retail solutions provider, and PoolCorp, the worlds largest Pool & Spa distributor.
Due to cost and a lack of simplicity, the Pool & Spa Industry has lagged behind most other industries in the field of technology. With the release of this affordable, easy to use solution, Pool & Spa dealers will be freed from the antiquated pen and paper processes they currently use. We have achieved a complete integration of the supply chain, starting with a standardized item list that originates from PoolCorp,” said Mike Nicholson, chief operating officer of POSitive Technology. Essentially, we have revolutionized the way the Pool & Spa industry will do business, thus allowing independent Pool & Spa dealers to dramatically increase their profits.”
Currently, more than 20,000 Pool & Spa retailers resort to thick, paper catalogs of specifications, parts diagrams, and over 75,000 SKUs when ordering parts and accessories. Dealers and distributors utilize hand-written purchase orders, manual data entry and fax machines to place orders for customers; countless work hours are spent each year using these outdated processes. The release of the ONTRAC solution now offers integrated resources allowing dealers to view available quantities, order products, and receive instant notification from the distributor when orders are received and processed - all with the click of a button – all paperless. It is estimated that the Pool & Spa industry will save billions with the elimination of data entry, manual conversion errors, and the value of direct vendor response to demand.
The Pool & Spa industry will finally come into its own with this ground-breaking software. Backed by industry-leading Microsoft Retail Management software, IBM SurePOS hardware, two-time Microsoft Partner of the Year, POSitive Technology, and PoolCorp, the worlds largest distributor of pool & spa products, the industry is surely headed toward a future of tremendous growth.