February 2009 Archive

Make Millions With The Proven Real Estate Marketing Strategies

February 28th, 2009

A ‘step-by-step’ system that removes all the guesswork, waste, & frustration, starting from generating marketing that drives endless sellers, buyers and private money lenders to the virtual office without ANY Work … GUARANTEED!

Lockport, United States, 28 February 2009 – http://www.REI-TV.com (Real Estate Investor TV) is an online resource which provides training on real estate investing for real estate investors. It also provides free video resources, tips, ideas, and “how-to’s” to beginners and experienced investors.

Nick Cifonie, a long-time real estate investor, speaker and mentor gives an explanation about wholesaling, retailing, subject-to investing, rehabs, lease options, and many other strategies.

Real Estate Investor TV is really profitable as it gives free access to the membership area on signing up.

Here’s what members can get in the membership area….

1. Two Monthly “Prime-Time” tele-conferences with Nick, one with a special guest or an extended training topic, and another set aside strictly for Q&A and personal help.

2. Access to a private “Deal Share” forum, where the investors can bid a percent of your deal profits for help from experienced members, (including Nick and his team) or partner with new investors, and get paid to help them with their deals.

3. Receive the official newsletter, full of real estate investing tips, secrets, techniques and strategies, with articles written by industry professional.

4. Free motivated seller leads for the entire REI-TV family.

5. Free articles, reports, CD’s, and industry announcements, teaching marketing, negotiating, creative offers, and much more…

Real estate has and will always be the best way to success. Through good times and bad – through wars and depressions – through thick and thin, real estate will continue to make millionaires.  There’s no “secrets”… just what people haven’t learned yet.

Join for FREE membership at http://www.REI-TV.com and get full access to dozens of secrets and benefits now!

Media Contact:

Nick Cifonie
16525 W. 159th, #234
Lockport
IL
60441
United States
nickcifonie06@gmail.com
http://www.REI-TV.com

Launch of All Things Lanzarote Redefines The Online Travel Portal Model

February 28th, 2009

Lanzarote, the easternmost island in the Canary Islands archipelago, is growing quickly as a quality affordable summer and winter travel destination. But Lanzarote’s representation online, which is where most people now do their travel research, arguably remains lacking.

All Things Lanzarote, an innovative new online travel portal, is looking to change that. Not only will All Things Lanzarote open up this pristine island to a whole new set of travellers when it launches in late November, but it is also taking the opportunity to greatly improve on the online travel portal model that currently exists.

All Things Lanzarote intends to go beyond simply providing summary information of attractions and allowing visitors to make hotel and car rental bookings. The site will include those things, but will expand on them by featuring user-provided ratings and by really getting local businesses involved in promoting their services through the website.

Internet visitors to All Things Lanzarote will be able to book flights and car hire, as well as reviewing detailed listings of available accommodation ranging from hotels to private villas and apartments, places to go and things to do.. But they will also be able to go back to those pages later and rate and comment on the services so that future users will have a better idea of where to get the most for their money.

Website visitors to All Things Lanzarote will also be able to post comments and add new information to pages regarding the island’s various hotels, holiday villas, restaurants and attractions.

Local business owners are also invited to get in on the action and make sure the pages regarding their services contain all the relevant information, as well as network with other business owners. On top of that, the site offers free feature advertising for local Lanzarote businesses during its first few months online. This is in addition to the classified listings of restaurants and businesses, which will remain free at all times.

All Things Lanzarote also intends to be very much a resource for local residents, and not just for foreign visitors. In addition to providing local news and useful information regarding services and events, All Things Lanzarote will essentially be a new social network for local residents.

Combining social network features with a traditional travel portal is indeed innovative, and will greatly benefit both travellers and local residents. The former will benefit from being able to get “insider tips” from Lanzarote’s local residents, while the latter will be provided with a comprehensive directory of everything their island has to offer and a way to effectively promote those services to potential visitors.

All Things Lanzarote
is taking a unique approach to the online travel portal by putting service first, not only to travellers, but also to the local community. It is a concept that could redefine the way we research travel destinations online.

Purely Webstores Expands

February 28th, 2009

Purely Webstores, the UK based e-tailer, have expanded its product offer, despite the economic climate.  Car audio equipment, and a much enhanced range of marine electronics have been added due to public demand.

At the end of last year, Purely Webstores had been concentrating on satellite navigation and Global Positioning Systems.  These included major names in car sat navs such as TomTom, Navman and Magellan as well as more niche products like Racelogic PerformanceBox and DriftBox  car performance equipment, Road Angel speed camera detection equipment and SPOT personal Satellite trackers.

By including the Garmin Range of sat navs and GPS units, sports watches, cycling gps units and marine units such as hand held GPS’ and multi function devices like marine gps /chart plotters/ fishfinders/depth sounders.

“We were pleased and amazed to see the interest in the  marine products”  Darren Stokes, a Director and co-founder of Purelywebstores said.  “We were also being asked for car audio equipment makes, like JVC, Sony, Kenwood and Pioneer.  Well; enough people asked us, so here we are with all those makes as well as adding Raymarine products.”

Raymarine products have added significantly to the range.  Raymarine was formed by a management buyout of Raytheon Recreational Marine Division in 2001, and now produce an extensive selection of sophisticated marine electronics spanning compact and handheld VHS radios to multi function display units for GPS, chartplotter, fishfinder and Radar.

The audio units are also selling well.  With units ranging from the Kenwood KDC-241 SA CD Receiver, through  CD auto-changers to  multi units like the  JVC KW-NX7000 Navigation/DVD/CD/USB/SD Receiver (which not only provides in-car entertainment but is also a fixed in-car sat nav system), this part of the business is expanding rapidly.

“There is method in our madness,” Darren admits, “convergent technology means that, where we started with GPS and sat navs, these functions are now available with other products as wide ranging as car audio equipment and fishfinders.  Our customers like our quick, reliable and safe service, so we will continue to offer more, related products.”

And that safe and reliable service is something that Purely Webstores has had from the start.  Darren and his co-director, Mark Charleton started up Blue Solutions Ltd, one of the first e-commerce software distributors, more than 12 years ago and brought the philosophy into Purely Webstores when they started it up.

“In the early days of Blue Solutions, carrying out financial transactions, like taking credit cards payment, over the web were pretty scary for both us and our trade customers.  Now, of course, people are a lot more used to it, but some consumers are a bit nervous, a bit like the trade 10years ago.”  Darren explained.  “But being an accredited retailer of ISIS and IDIS, gives our customers the reassurance that they are dealing with a reputable company”.

With the ethos of providing the customer with what they want, safely and securely, at competitive prices, Purely Webstores should be a company to watch!

http://www.purelywebstores.co.uk/

California Seniors Seek to Minimize Healthcare Costs as Anthem Blue Cross to Increase Premiums March 1

February 28th, 2009

With Anthem Blue Cross set to deliver an across-the-board increase in California Medicare supplement insurance plan premiums March 1, many senior citizens are looking for ways to maximize their healthcare dollars and minimize expenses.

This is particularly true in light of today’s recession and as IRAs and 401(k) retirement accounts continue to dwindle in value. And as federal bailout and stimulus monies are released, some economists warn of possible increasing inflation rates, a concern for many on fixed incomes.

There is no way to entirely avoid rising insurance rates. AARP and AETNA both increased their California Medicare supplement insurance plan premiums on Jan. 1. And depending on the plan, rates can go up at regular intervals as seniors get older. But even for seniors who aren’t affected by the upcoming Anthem Blue Cross rate increase, in the current economy it can be beneficial to shop around, since costs vary from plan to plan and from insurance company to insurance company.

Comparisons can be made by calling the various insurance companies one by one, by seeking out an insurance broker specializing in Medicare supplement insurance plans or even more conveniently by visiting a California-based Medicare supplement insurance plan Web site, such as www.MedicareSupplementPlans.com. The site provides easy access to information about rates, plans and benefits from several prominent insurance companies.

“I received a notification that my insurance was being increased again. I went on the Internet… and now Im saving over $100 a month,” said Sharon Davis, 67, of Rancho Palos Verdes.

But why purchase a Medicare supplement insurance plan at all? There is a common misconception that Medicare pays 80 percent of a senior’s healthcare costs. What Medicare actually pays is 80 percent of the amount it has approved for a particular health care service, not 80 percent of what the doctor actually charges. Medicare’s “80 percent” might, for example, cover only 50 percent of the doctor’s bill, often making a Medicare supplement insurance plan, also known as Medigap insurance, essential for senior citizens’ financial well-being.

Larry Peschek, 78, of Thousand Oaks said that his insurance broker “helped my wife and me get a Medigap policy that saved us money, but still had the same benefits.”

Yet all the available insurance options and plans can often be bewildering to seniors, leaving them to wonder what the difference in costs and benefits are between various Medicare supplement insurance plans.

That information is out there, however, and it’s just a mouse-click away.

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http://www.MedicareSupplementPlans.com

114 W. Main St. Ste. 2R

Visalia CA 93291

1-800-243-8100

manager@MedicareSupplementPlans.com

Alan Weinstock is the owner of www.MedicareSupplementPlans.com and is an independent insurance agent with more than 20 years experience with Medicare supplement plans. He can be reached at 1-800-243-8100, ext. 704.

Diving Social Network Makes a Splash

February 28th, 2009

This month has seen the launch of Diving Social Network, a dedicated social network for scuba divers worldwide. The website is a devoted community to all areas of scuba diving, filled with pictures, videos, tips, questions and chat. The website offers divers the opportunity to give a personal touch as all the content is member driven and dictated.

Diving Network (http://www.diving-network.net) allows members to create their own personal space on the web, and share their thoughts and opinions with fellow divers everywhere; from uploading pictures of their latest diving holiday, to asking for opinion on dive sites and equipment.

“The website has been enthusiastically received” says Karen Partridge, Online Editor of Diving Network. “Members are uploading some fantastic content and really driving the site forward. With over 300 members joining in a matter of weeks, the future is looking very positive.”

This week has seen the launch of the new shop feature on the website, and the coming weeks will also see a Diving Network newsletter being distributed to its members. Further features and technologies will also be implemented to further the site’s usability.

Diving Network is associated with Boat Network (http://www.boat-network.com) a dedicated social network for boat owners, crew and the boating industry.

For press, marketing and website enquiries:
T: +44 (0)117 3119 338
E: info@diving-network.net

Offshore Software Development Solution in India: Save up to 40%-60%

February 27th, 2009

Outsourcing Programming Services has own the proven experience of deploying and running secure dedicated software development center likewise, we deliver large and mission-critical projects.

Outsourcing Programming Services is an Offshore Software Development Company, Located in Gujarat, India. We have been delivering software development outsourcing solutions from many years. Outsourcing Programming Services has own the proven experience of deploying and running secure dedicated software development center likewise, we deliver large and mission-critical projects. Outsourcing Programming Services carries clear-cut processes, reusable frameworks, professional understanding and ready infrastructure.

At Outsourcing Programming Services, our focus is on quality offshore software development and in this process we continually educate and keep ourselves familiar with the latest concepts, tools and web technologies. In short, it’s our constant effort to support the academic talent required to meet the business objectives.

We have the state-of-the-art offshore development hub where we maintain our team with core ability and we offer our clients for the benefits of quality yet cost. Outsourcing Programming Services solutions delivered by our team of experienced professionals. In short, our offshore software development hub acts as an addition to our global clients where we aim at creating relations with our clients’ who seek long-standing services.

Our web services address specific needs of project IT programs, or communications and Internet technology product development, and also product based web design and data management. We are servicing programming, web design, and other custom web based services to a wide range of industries and small business areas. We can complete any of your IT projects up to your satisfaction level from a simple concept to the final web solution as per our long and continuous work collaboration with you.

Outsourcing Programming Services offers the following web services.

* Custom Website Design & Development

* Custom System Programming

* Embedded Software Development

* Offshore Software Development Services

* Quality Assurance & testing Services

* Multimedia Services

* Graphics Design Services

Outsourcing Programming Services utilizes a 100% U.S. Based staff providing outsourced software development, website design & development and online web marketing help to small, mid-size and speedily developing organization. The Outsourcing Programming Services Firm is famous to achieve targeted goal of customer and apply all efforts for best output.

For more information on website development and design Visit at:

http://www.outsourcingprogrammingservices.com/contact.php

Magic Logix Continues to be the Industry Leader in Offering W3C Compliant Web Design Solutions

February 27th, 2009

Dallas,TX – It has been lately noticed that there is an increasing awareness among business owners regarding the importance of search engine friendly web design services. Whether it is just a brochure website or a complicated Ecommerce application, only websites that are developed using sound design architecture and search engine friendly approach are capable of performing well in the search engines. Besides the online performance, usability of the website too is equally important. A number of factors will determine the success or failure of our online marketing efforts and among those, the most important factors are good SEO conversion and usability of the website. Users must firstly find the business website in the search results for the relevant keyword searches, and secondly when they visit the website they should be able to find what they want in the business website in the shortest time possible. The website should be optimized to load fast and should be stable.

Another important factor is that the website should be W3C compliant for easy access and cross-browser compatibility. When websites are not W3C compliant, users can face a number of problems that can make them leave the site without successful business conversion.

All these factors point to the importance of identifying the right web design company for developing one’s corporate website. Magic Logix, a Dallas based Digital Marketing Solutions company offers highly professional web design and ecommerce application services. Their expertise lies in developing stable Web 2.0 solutions for small, medium and large enterprises. They offer highly customized web design solutions that reinforce the online marketing efforts of their customers. All their design and development services are checked for W3C compliance.

For any web design company to be successful in this highly competitive market, it is important that they are conversant with all the latest tools and technologies. Magic Logix is always ahead of its competition in this regard, they have highly qualified staff who keep themselves abreast with the latest tools and technologies in the Web 2.0 concepts and in general regarding the latest web development trends.

Attractive graphic interface alone cannot make a business succeed. Online visibility is one of the key factors essential for online success. There is no use having a million dollar website when they do not feature in the search results. If a website does not have the required online visibility in organic searches, it is virtually non-existent to the users. Because of the increasing online competition, search engines are becoming even more stricter in assessing websites and their importance. Effective web design is one of the main aspects taken into consideration by search engines while assessing the importance of a web site. Search engines always aim at providing quality online experience to its users. Only websites with effective web design can provide its users with quality online experience. Magic Logix pays great attention to details in its web development process. All their websites have strong SEO conversion capabilities.

About Magic Logix:

Magic Logix is a Dallas based professional Digital Marketing Solutions Company providing a variety of web solutions to its clients including Web 2.0 applications. They are a Microsoft Registered Partner and all their web-based solutions are W3C compliant. For more information visit www.magiclogix.com

Hassan Bawab
12300 Ford Rd Suite 425,
Dallas,
TX,75234,
USA,
Phone: 2146942162,
Fax : 9726925737
E-mail: customercare@magiclogix.com
Website: www.magiclogix.com

New Website Offers Helpful Snow Blower Reviews and Ratings in One Place

February 27th, 2009

Noord Brabant, Holland ( Prfriend ) February 27, 2009 – Snow-Blower-Guide.com now offers a comprehensive collection of information regarding snow blowers all in one place, providing assistance to anyone searching for the snow blower that best answers their needs.

Snow-Blower-Guide.com is a website that compiles information about snow blowers in a single place. This is for the convenience of consumers searching for a quick but accurate guide as they shop for snow blowers. One of the objectives of the website is to make it easier for snow blower buyers to make smart decisions when they are out to purchase snow blowers.

The website provides consumers with high-quality reviews and snowblower ratings on leading snow blower brands and models. The website offers summaries of the snow blowers with the best ratings as well as reviews for specific snow blower models. Valuable consumer insight is also given to provide consumers with opinions that come from the same point of view as theirs.

Top snow blower brands such as John Deere snowblowers, Ariens, Craftsman, Yamaha, Simplicity, among several others, are featured on the website. Popular snow blower models are also featured as a guide for consumers in evaluating and setting standards for what they should look for in snow blowers.

Information regarding snow blowers is not hard to find. However, Snow-Blower-Guide.com’s one-stop collection of information is quite helpful in lessening the amount of time spent on searching and evaluating information about snow blowers. Online subscriptions are also offered on-site for those who want to keep up to speed with recent news regarding snow blowers.

For additional information, visit our Best Snow Blower Guide

Contact:
Mark van Tuel
Rijnstraat 216
5215 EN, Den Bosch
Noord Brabant, Holland
06-34192442

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Get Hooked on the Knitting Social Network

February 26th, 2009

This month has seen the launch of Knitting Social Network; a dedicated social network purely for knitters. The website is a coveted community filled with tips, pictures, videos and chat. The website offers you the opportunity to give your personal touch to the world of knitting where the content is entirely dictated by members; from uploading pictures of your latest piece to sharing patterns, chatting about projects, arranging meet ups, and creating your own groups.

Knitting Network (http://www.knitting-network.com) allows members to create their personal profile, and share their work and ideas with fellow knitters from around the world.

“The members have taken to Knitting Network fantastically” says Kate Cummings, Online Editor of Knitting Network. “Over 300 members have joined within a matter of weeks, and we are continuously growing. All our members are very active, and keen to help others with all their questions and problems.”

The next few weeks are exciting for Knitting Network. March will see the first issue of the Knitting Network newsletter, complete with competitions from online retailers who are keen to help endorse the website. There will also be the introduction of a reviewing feature where members can interact by rating and commenting on their latest purchases of yarn, needles, books and magazines.

Knitting Network is associated with Photography Network (http://www.photography-network.net) a dedicated social network for photographers.

For press, marketing or website enquiries:
T: +44 (0)117 3119 338
E: info@knitting-network.com

Content Management Systems interoperability is a reality

February 26th, 2009

EntropySoft, specialist of the ECI market (Enterprise Content Integration), announced that all its connectors are now .NET compliant. By making available its technology to Windows-centric applications, EntropySoft is once more working towards simple, normalized access to all content repositories. This technological step forward reinforces EntropySoft’s strong position as an interoperability leader.

.NET is added to the already supported technologies: Java, Flex and web services. This .NET integration uses a Java – .NET bridge which makes it possible to use the connectors in-process. This makes the connectors much faster than going through web services. The connectors are also lighter in terms of installation, footprint, memory use etc…

All connectors are fully-documented with a reference guide, code samples and contextual help via Microsoft Intellisense. This user-guide is very useful to accelerate the understanding and implementation of EntropySoft technology.

Using the .NET connectors, it is now therefore possible to browse all content repositories and also create a document, modify a version, change permissions, modify metada etc… in a totally .NET environment.

EntropySoft is a connectors factory. EntropySoft’s connectors portfolio consists of more than 30 connectors, the biggest offering of connectors on the market. Recently developed connectors include EMC Documentum, HP TRIM, Oracle UCM, IBM WebSphere Portal Document Manager and Interwoven WorkSite. The plug-and-play EntropySoft connectors list includes major applications such as FileNET P8, Open Text LiveLink, Interwoven TeamSite etc…

Thanks to the sheer number of connectors in the portfolio, interoperability is already a reality for EntropySoft partners. By using a single API, which is the same for all EntropySoft connectors, software vendors and large companies have found the answer to their interoperability requests. Customers no longer need to learn specific programming technologies for each content-centric application, they can access, modify and interact with content through a single technology. EntropySoft therefore becomes a one-stop shopping facility for easy interoperability, on all platforms (Java, .NET, web services).

On top of the read / write connectors, EntropySoft has two technological layers (Content ETL and Content Federation) that can also be OEM’ed to facilitate integration and interoperability.

For the past four years, EntropySoft has acquired valuable knowledge on all popular content-centric systems. This mass of intelligence is put to work on a daily basis in critical business conditions. EntropySoft connectors, Content Federation Server and Content ETL are the first truly interoperable products to be on the market that have been market-tested for years.

EntropySoft brings to software vendors and its technological partners unequalled expertise on most content-centric systems. Apart from its flawless connectors, this daily confrontation with multiple work environments and architecture configurations is especially valued by EntropySoft partners.

On very different markets, the EntropySoft team has built up a wealth of experience, confronting theory and reality everyday. As a consequence, EntropySoft connectors are put to work daily in critical business conditions, and EntropySoft unique in-house developed testing system allows fast implementation of customer-driven connectors improvements. Cross-portfolio testing and validation is applied to all connectors on a day-to-day basis.

The state-of-the-art connectors therefore help customers focus on their differentiators, allowing them to concentrate on their core business while EntropySoft takes care of the connectivity.

EntropySoft is the content-centric applications interoperability leader.

About EntropySoft

EntropySoft is focused on the integration of unstructured data and is a pure-player in the ECI global market (Enterprise Content Integration). An information-access expert, EntropySoft’s mission is to facilitate content access and make content interoperability easy.

EntropySoft technology is used by software vendors to simplify the integration between their solution and all content management solutions. Applications fields are numerous (BPM, Enterprise Search, e-Discovery, Records Management, Collaboration,..).

EntropySoft has the most extensive read/write connectors’ portfolio in the market and promotes a disruptive innovation with its Content ETL product.

The following leading global organizations integrate EntropySoft connectors: Attivio, Endeca, Coveo, Exalead, Kazeon, IDS Scheer, Image Integration Systems.

For more information, visit www.entropysoft.net

Steel Detailing & CAD Outsourcing Services Provider in India

February 26th, 2009

Outsourcing steel detailing gives you exact view of how your building design and building component or structure will look so you can get idea about future building or construction planning. The developed 3d model will have same dimensions (height, width) as per your specifications. Our 3d modeling and building information modeling (BIM) services include:

CAD Structural Steel Design

Pre-stressed structures

Steel, Reinforced Cement Concrete and composite beam framing

Outsourcing steel detailing company provides wide range of structural steel detailing and 4D building modeling services in the entire field of structural engineering. Our main aim is to make every client satisfied. Flexibility in structural design services and the clear & concise way of anticipating our client requirements distinguishes us from the other outsourcing firms. Save up to 40% to 60% on your structural drafting design & steel detailing projects by outsourcing your steel detailing projects.

We provide absolutely free quote estimation, generally our clients send cad drawings to our office and we will review the drawings and provide a fixed quote for your project. So what are you waiting for send us your cad drawings at today so we can help you with your steel detailing, structural drafting, building and construction model design and other various steel projects.

Outsourcing Steel Detailing company contains experienced and equipped with latest technology to provide outsourced structural steel detailing services, building and construction design services to small or mid-size organization. Outsourcing steel detailing firm is famous to make possible to complete targeted project work of customer and apply all efforts for best output.

If you have any query about our steel detailing services, please contact us at our corporate website: http://www.outsourcingsteeldetailing.com OR mail us at: info@outsourcingsteeldetailing.com

Geomatics Services for Finding Migratory Birds

February 26th, 2009

SBL GEOMATICS

During the spring, flocks of migratory wading birds arrive from their natural habitat, which would be usually intolerably cool during winter, to a critical non-breeding habitat on the tropical places.

Protection of these migratory birds is a concern that needs real attention. Some of these birds from northern hemisphere fly more than 20,000 km a year in search of a suitable dwelling place for survival during the winter season.

The use of GIS and remote sensing technology can be used as an integral part to trace the migrating location of these birds from field mapping to reporting of the location.

One tip to find the birds of migration is to identify their food habit. This would give an idea of their prospective migrating location with regard to the availability of the specific food.

For instance, if we take the birds that usually migrate from Siberia to the tropical North coast of Australia. These migratory birds feed on small animals that live in mud such as crabs, snails and worms. These birds naturally migrate to the area of low muddy lands of Australia to feed and refill their energy for their journey back to their natural habitat.

Using compatible and innovative GPS units and enough field staff, samples can be collected from various points of the expected area of migration by producing progress maps and occasional species maps. By these procedures, even the presence of any new species in the area also can be identified.

To cite another example, some migratory birds have time and again halted in Malaysia during their roosting season that usually lasts from November to March because of its Matang Mangrove Forest.

The arrival of these migratory birds was observed by The Department of Wildlife and National Parks and they have decided to create a GIS database in order to study the biodiversity and sustainability of migratory birds.

Finally, they made a GIS database for the migratory birds and conducted an overall analysis on the captured data. The methodology run from need assessment to data collection, database development and system integration. This finally resulted in an analysis on the trends of bird migration, the properties of ecosystem, environment sensitivity analysis and spatial statistic analysis on the distribution of the migratory birds.

As already mentioned, the resultant migratory bird’s database contain statistical results on the trend of bird migration which in turn helped to identify the endangered species of migratory birds. When the endangered species are classified, measures and procedures for the maintenance of the mangrove areas are taken.

  • The database of the migratory birds with reference to the diversity and sustainability of the birds can been developed using ArcView 3.2, MapObject 2.0, Microsoft Visual Basic 6.0, AutoCadMap 2.0 and S-Plus 2000.

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Regards

SBL GEOMATICS

Article by : RARIMA N S

How to create an Orthophoto / Orthorectification

February 26th, 2009

In the areas of GIS data acquisition, visualization and general mapping, digital satellite imagery and aerial photographs have a significant place.

Photographs obviously provide a solid visual effect. Imperceptible spatial concepts are more clearly understood by viewing the photographs. These are not photographs taken by ordinary cameras. These are very professional high-end cameras with higher zoom and clarity.

Another important role of these photos is to provide a foundation for collecting the spatial information needed. Data in the form of the satellite images or aerial photographs must be taken without any distortions, if you need to gather information useful for a mapping or GIS system in the case of roads, marine forms or vegetation.

This process of correcting the distortions of a satellite image of aerial photograph is called orthorectification. This process allows you to make direct and precise measurements of areas, distances, angles, positions etc.

Why an aerial photograph needs correction?

The main challenge of an aerial photograph compared to a non-aerial photograph is that an aerial photograph needs perspective correction. An aerial photo is usually captured at an angle to the object being photographed. Here, the perspective of the photograph will be incorrect with near objects compared to distant objects. By perspective correction, the objects in the image and the real world will have equal size.

Process of Orthorectification

As topographical variations in earth’s surface and the tilt of the satellite or the aerial sensors can affect the display of the features on the satellite or aerial image with regard to their distance. The image distortion will be more as the topographical diversity of the landscape is more.

Image data acquired by airborne and satellite image sensors are affected by systematic sensor and platform-induced geometry errors, which introduce terrain distortions when the image sensor is not pointing directly at the Nadir location of the sensor.

There can be hundreds of meters of terrain displacement. Image data over an area with at least a kilometer of vertical relief, with the sensor having an elevation angle of 60° (30° from Nadir), the image output will have nearly 600 meters of terrain displacement.

Errors in setting the reference elevation can cause further terrain displacement. Other than this, low elevation angles of images, imperfect terrain models, and inconsistency of sensor azimuth and elevation angles within an image alters the accuracy potential if image orthorectification is attempted. To overcome this defect, high elevation angles of the sensor is used with new high resolution satellite image of irregular terrain.

Creation of Digital Elevation Model (DEM)

For the accurate removal of the image distortions, a digital elevation model (DEM) is used to make image orthorectification. The requisite DEM can be produced by semi-automatic DEM extraction software from stereo satellite scenes obtained by the QuickBird, IKONOS, SPOT-5, or ASTER satellite sensors, and stereo aerial photography.

In situations where higher mapping accuracy standards are required, the DEM is extracted from the already existing topographic maps with reference to a standard scale or collected using stereo satellite image data.

To obtain this accuracy standard, adequate GPS-derived ground control points (GCPs) are necessary. Other remote sensing techniques can also be used such as radar interferometry or LIDAR.

When a particular vector data needs to be extracted from satellite or aerial image data by raster-to-vector translation, the process of orthorectification of the remotely sensed image data can rectify all digital images of geological, environmental, topographic or any other source map which will be used in the GIS mapping environment.

Regards

SBL GEOMATICS

Article by : RARIMA N S

GIS service Providers in India

February 26th, 2009

The gradual boost India’s IT Sector during the last decade is the result of the exceptional development of the IT infrastructure in India.

India has a good institutional infrastructure for geographic data collection. There are a number of organizations that gather information on every possible socially and scientifically relevant subject. The Survey of India and the Indian Remote Sensing Satellites are the most important generators of this data.

India is blessed with a commendable IT infrastructure equipped with latest high-end machines which support most of the hardware and software, server, router, innovative software that is updated from time to time, expert professionals with apt training, dynamic manpower, efficient network and security policies.

Now we have leading-edge technologies that aid Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to generate maps and reports through web access that can be tailored to meet the explicit needs of our daily life, thus geospatially enabling each system.

The highly developed analysis and reporting functions of GIS systems facilitates researchers, epidemiologists and emergency response specialists to analyze, report and make solutions for perfect and efficient management of emergency response situations and food quality issues.

GIS inputs can be used to scrutinize deployment, ground surveillance activities, analysis and reporting of information related to the National Surveillance and Security Operations.

Geospatial services are used in marine responses like scheduling river and port patrols and modeling scenarios to assess the impending spread of various pests under various annihilation and control options.

What is the relevance of GIS in the Indian context?

GIS helps to visualize queries about database and statistical analysis. A geographical analysis with regard to GIS assists us in explaining events, foreseeing outcomes and planning strategies. India has an exploding population with inadequate resources. So successful planning of resource management and monitoring its deployment is absolutely necessary so that GIS can play a crucial role in government and private sectors.

Our government is the biggest initiator and consumer of GIS data and its applications. The areas where GIS information is utilized by the government are environment, water management, forestry, defense, urban development, agriculture etc.

The telecom segment has seen unbelievable growth in India and GIS has made inroads as a useful technology within this market. Now India is rich with enough growth opportunities with the power and utilities segment, insurance, financial services and consumer goods segments steadily gaining momentum in India with the aid of GIS technologies.

This link will give you an idea of the recent tenders for GIS services: http://geobids.geocomm.com/

The most widely used GIS software packages are ESRI, MapInfo, IDRISI, Manifold, InterGraph GeoMedia, SmallWorld, GRASS, MS MapPoint, and ERDAS Imagine.

GIS Services for emergency conditions

Disaster management is very much in the spotlight now-a- days. Disaster awareness is the only effective way in which one can bring about mass awareness in this area.

Spatial data becomes crucial in disasters and for the interpretation and analysis of this spatial data and for this, a Geographical Information System (GIS) becomes the most helpful choice. The usage of geospatial information helps you focus on the areas or locations which need attention.

Around 62% of the GIS capabilities are used efficiently in the disaster management and the rest is used for other GIS services ranging from mapping to LIDAR processing.

Just read through this incident in North Carolina a man who has planted a bomb in his home and how GIS has helped to manage this situation. http://www.govtech.com/gt/case_study/92484

Geospatial Services work closely with aviation facilities throughout different regions to build better response capabilities by providing exact location information for rural properties.

Geospatial information is used to assess industry sectors and for defense emergencies within the local authority boundaries of a region.

Geospatial products are being used to foresee possible losses under natural disasters such as widespread flooding or volcanic ash distribution.

GIS Services in industry sector

Various industry verticals use the potential of geospatial knowledge to manage and plan the exporting activities within their respective industries. Private industry sectors use geospatial analysis capability to spot the land suitable for growing of specific crops, including biofuel crops. Geospatial information assessing land that is fit for planting crops and even horticultural production sectors throughout the region.

The scope of GIS services is not limited to the above mentioned applications. It runs through almost all our daily activities.

Regards

SBL GEOMATICS

By: RARIMA N S

East launches Mughal Wedding

February 26th, 2009

East invites you to experience the richness of Indian culture with the launch of their new collection.  This selection of clothes uses all their expertise in the realm of ethnic, wearable yet individual fashion.

Mughal Wedding is the name of the collection which mixes natural linen tones with aqua.  Added to the equation is the vibrancy of fresh lime and gold highlights which bring a sense of luxury to the garments, placing the wearer in a time gone by.

As the name suggests the collection has been inspired by the richness and opulence of the courts of Mughal India which make it a perfect look for parties and weddings in spring.

The style is based on Indian courtly dress with longer line coats, dresses ans tunics which are ideal for layering – essential for the changeable English weather.  In addition to these looks there are also a range of opulent dresses which will ensure you get centre stage at any party

Contact Details:
Fiona Muller
Website: http://www.east.co.uk/
Email: sem@neooptic.com
Tel: 0845 219 0021
Fax: 020 8877 5901

Address:
55 Kimber Road,
London, SW18 4NX
UK

Techno-Derm Debuts Clayton Shagal’s Collagen – The First 99% Pure, Professional-Grade Collagen Formulation With 100% Efficacy.

February 26th, 2009

Miami, FL Techno-Derm announced today that it’s distributing Clayton Shagal’s Collagen, the first 99% pure, professional-grade collagen formulation on the market able to penetrate protective skin barriers and restore collagen fibrils with 100% efficacy.

Comprising about 90% of connective tissue, collagen is the foundation of skin. It holds the face together. But with age, the body stops producing the collagen fibrils. Collagen depletion is the primary reason for skin aging. A dull complexion, fine lines, wrinkles and loose, sagging skin may all be attributed to collagen loss. To illustrate, imagine a beautiful building with an eroding foundation. Over time, that building façade will crumble beyond recognition. In a similar way, facial features deteriorate with depleted collagen stores. That’s where Clayton Shagal’s Collagen extract and gel come in: they implant macromolecular collagen fibrils deep within the connective tissue (dermis layer) to increase the volume of existing collagen for stronger, healthier and younger-looking skin.

Clayton Shagal’s Collagen uses an exclusive, non-hydrolyzed acid-soluble collagen. It’s obtained with a patented extraction process that allows it to maintain the same molecular shape of the natural collagen in human skin. That means the active ingredients in Clayton Shagal’s Collagen products are uniquely able to penetrate both the epidermis and dermis skin layers – and to do so without compromising their molecular structure. So unlike other skincare products, Clayton Shagal’s Collagen doesn’t lose efficacy when penetrating protective skin barriers. It’s 100% potent when it reaches the collagen fibrils. The fast, concentrated absorption the results means that Clayton Shagal Collagen delivers incredible anti-aging results – instantly!

Clayton Shagal Collagen is marketed and distributed by Techno-Derm, LLC, 10800 Biscayne Blvd., Ste. 850 in Miami, Florida on a consignment basis (in effect, this means medi-spas are only charged for what they sell). Techno-Derm is an independently owned and operated distributorship of industry-leading beauty, health, wellness and sport technologies, skincare and supplies. For more on Clayton Shagal Collagen anti-aging skincare, visit www.claytonshagal.com. For media inquiries, please contact Rebecca Hausen of ReVcom Group at 305-335-8696 or by email revcom.group@gmail.com.

Ride guide’s “Powder Highway” episode featuring Island Lake and Powder Cowboy Catskiing now playing on shaw video on demand

February 26th, 2009

Ride Guide TV, North America’s premier ski, snowboard and mountain bike television series, launched on February 19, 2009, on Shaw Video On Demand, into 950,000 VOD enabled digital households across Western Canada.

Ride Guide’s “Powder Highway” episode, (Ride Guide Snow 136), is now available to view 24/7, on Shaw Video on Demand. The “Powder Highway” locations include; Kicking Horse Mountain Resort, Island Lake Catskiing, Powder Cowboy Catskiing and Red Mountain.

Ride Guide content is available to view through Shaw Video On Demand, free of charge, at any time of the day. It’s as simple as hitting the Shaw On Demand button on your remote, or Menu, then VOD. The Ride Guide channel is listed under the “Included” section off the Shaw Video On Demand Main Screen.

Throughout 2009, Ride Guide fans can see fresh content on Shaw VOD, from Ride Guide’s Snow 2008 and 2009 seasons. Island Lake and Powder Cowboy Catskiing can be seen on the following two Ride Guide episodes:

Ride Guide Snow Episode 136 – “Powder Highway

Ride Guide Snow Episode 138 – “Heli and Cat Skiing”

Ride Guide is a mountain travel TV series, where the hosts and guest pros, share their travels of skiing, snowboarding and mountain biking from locations throughout the world.

Ride Guide is also available on OLN Canada, every Sunday at 11:30 am Eastern, as well as Rush HD on Sundays at 8pm Eastern. Ride Guide can also be seen on Men TV and Rogers On Demand. Ride Guide is broadcast exclusively throughout the USA on The Ski Channel. Check out details on the Ride Guide schedule at www.rideguide.ca and Shaw Video On Demand at www.shawondemand.ca.

Island Lake Catskiing near Fernie, B.C. is one of three operations in The Island Lake Resort Group; the others being Powder Cowboy Catskiing near Fernie B.C., and Mica Heliskiing near Revelstoke B.C. Island Lake Lodge, Powder Cowboy Catskiing and Mica Heliskiing are all members of HeliCat Canada and the Canadian Avalanche Association.

For press inquires or media visits please contact Darryn Shewchuk darryn@deeppow.com 1.877.837.6191 x 2002 in Revelstoke B.C. or Mike McPhee mike@deeppow.com 1.888.4CATSKI x 3002 in Fernie B.C.


Journalists on assignment are welcome to visit!

Choose carefully when you buy wines online warns Naked Wines

February 26th, 2009

Norfolk ,U K – More and more people are ditching the well known ‘big nights out’ for ‘big nights in’ and with this comes a further desire for alcohol purchases. But as a nation of new found bargain hunters, we are all intent on picking up unbeatable offers and cut price bargains.

“Never before have we been as exposed to a multitude of mind blowing deals when we look to buy booze to support our newly enjoyed nights in” says founder of Naked Wines, Rowan Gormley.

But the offers you find when you go to buy wines online are often not as good as they may seem. Most of us don’t realise that the majority of supermarket wine deals are funded by the winemakers, which, of course, only the big, money making wine companies can afford to do. This sadly means UK wine drinker’s choices tend to be determined by the size of the winemaker’s marketing budgets and not our taste buds.

“The real challenge when you want to buy wines online, is not feeling forced into buying the industrialized, mass-produced, branded wines, but finding real wine from real places and real people.

“We set up Naked Wines as something of an online ‘farmer’s market’, focused on connecting wine lovers with smaller wine producers from around the world who don’t have the financial muscle to get on to the UK supermarket shelves. By connecting producers directly to buyers we are enabling them to spend more time doing what they are good at, while lowering the price of buying wines online for our customers.”

So couple the great tastes and great value of buying from Naked Wines, with access to advice, views and recommendations from the other customers (and the wine growers themselves) and your search for the perfect partner to your next night in is over.

What’s more, to add a little more entertainment to your wine search, Naked Wines has launched an online wine auction, allowing you to bid for your bottles and giving you the chance to pay the price you would like to pay when you buy wines online
rather than the price you are so often forced to.

With next day delivery at £4.99, and a 100% taste satisfaction refund guarantee,Naked Wines makes the quest to buy wines online so much simpler. To discover more about Naked Wines visit www.nakedwines.com

James Mitchell, Sackville House, 44-48 Magdalena Street, Norwich, NR3 1JU
james.mitchell@nakedwines.com
Phone: 01603 281 800
website: www.nakedwines.com

East launches Paradise

February 26th, 2009

This collection by East takes the wearer straight onto a pacific tropical island.  The vibrant colours and easy layered feel to the collection give it an eclectic bohemian look that is ideal for a spring or early summer break.

This colourful range of clothes are grounded by the key natural background colours of khakhi and natural which make the collection wearable for women of all ages.

Mixing and matching of pattern and colour are key to the collection.  Sometimes the same garment has been designed in this way to add an individual touch to the overall look.  The use of colour blocking, dip-dyeing anf stripes also play their part to make these garments extravagant and unique in their look

About Author:
Fiona Muller is a trained textile designer and has written a textile thesaurus.  She is interested in fashion and how it can work for anyone regardless of age, size or race

Contact Details:
EastLtd
URL: http://www.east.co.uk/
Email: sem@neooptic.com
Tel: 0845 219 0021

Address:
55 Kimber Road,
SW18 4NX
London
Fax: 020 8877 5901

Tax Tip of the Week: Deducting Bad Investments

February 26th, 2009

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Contact:

Kelley Damiani

Director of Public Relations

8955 Katy Freeway, Suite 310

Houston, TX 77024

Phone: 713-661-3806

http://www.taxcpahouston.com

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Tax Tip of the Week: Deducting Bad Investments

(Houston, TX/February 24, 2009) This past year has been a brutal one for the stock market. For many taxpayers, their retirement and brokerage accounts have been cut in half and there seems to be no end in sight to America’s financial system’s problems.

A common question I get from my clients is: What can I deduct if my investments go down? The answer depends on the type of investment account you have and whether you still hold the investment.

To claim a deduction, the investment (assuming it is a stock or mutual fund) must be held in a taxable brokerage account to be eligible to write off as a loss. This means that all of us that have seen our retirement accounts go down (like IRA’s SEP’s, or 401K’s) are pretty much out of luck as to claiming a loss in those accounts. The IRS’s theory is that if a gain in the account would be non-taxable, a loss in the same account is non-deductible.

So let’s assume for a moment that we are looking at a loss in a regular (non-retirement) brokerage or mutual fund account. In that case, a bad investment can only be deducted in the year it is sold or becomes worthless. If you sell the investment it is easy to calculate what your gain or loss is. Your gain or loss is determined by subtracting your purchase cost from your sales price.

A tougher situation is the one where you believe the investment has become worthless. That is the situation for clients of Bernie Madoff in New York or for clients of Stanford Financial Group in Houston. The Madoff Scandal is an alleged $50 billion investment scam created by a combination of falsified statements and fabricated returns. Madoff allegedly funneled the money from new investors to cover the returns of preceding investors. Some investors reported that when questioning Madoff about investment strategies, he would refuse to answer, write a check for their funds and call it a day. The no questions asked or answered should have been a huge red flag. With the Stanford Financial Group, Sir Allen Stanford was allegedly offering through his offshore Antigua bank, five-year CDs yielding as high as 7%, at a time when the industry average was around 3.9%. Stanford’s alleged $8 billion fraud was comprised of “improbable and unsubstantiated” returns. In these situations the year of loss deductibility may depend on the outcome of Federal investigations or Bankruptcy Court rulings. Due to the difficulty in assessing the true time the investment became worthless, it is a good idea to get the help of a tax professional when claiming this type of loss.

To gain a better understanding today about your personal financial situation and the tax consequences associated with these investments, please contact our tax department at 713-661-1040. We are here to protect you!

EZUnsecured.com has helped I & E Packaging LLC in getting Unsecured Business Loans for $315,000

February 26th, 2009

Reno, Nevada – EZUnsecured.com which is a sister company of BusinessCreditMagic.com has added another feather to its hat. I & E Packaging LLC managed to get $315,000 so far in Unsecured Business Funding with the help of EZUnsecured.com. Ian Kantor, the President and CEO of I & E Packaging LLC shares that he was very confident of getting the business credit for his company all by himself but he wasn’t successful until he got help from EZUnsecured.com. When he sought the help of EZUnsecured.com, they performed a complete review of the company before the applications were forwarded to the banks; EZUnsecured.com recommended certain changes, which are essential before banks can consider the company for business loans.

As we are right in the midst of financial crisis, it is not easy to win the trust of the banks and to get the required funding. Banks have no guarantee that companies will pay them back because we have seen even the most popular brands declaring themselves bankrupt. Banks are more cautious than ever in approving new corporate credit applications.

BusinessCreditMagic.com along with EZUnsecured.com has over 7 years of experience in this industry. They have the most intensive and comprehensive Business Credit programs. Through their expertise, they get businesses generous funding from banks for amounts that range from $10,000 to $250,000+ without having to submit any personal securities and collaterals. They promise companies that after going through the first five levels of their program, companies will have over 25 Unsecured Business Credit Accounts.

Though their promises look far-fetched and unrealistic, EZUnsecured.com continues to surprise their customers with their success rate in securing companies business funding without any personal guarantee. Business owners need not even have to share the Social Security Number. Therefore, their personal credit is absolutely safe. Number of attractive benefits come from the services of EZUnsecured.com. Companies are able to grow their businesses at exponential rates by making use of the business credit they get from banks with the help of EZUnsecured.com. Companies that fail to impress the banks have been able to get the needed corporate credit in no time. Companies find the services of EZUnsecured.com absolutely risk free as their personal credit is absolutely protected.

As the financial crunch continues, it is expected that getting business loans approved by banks will get all the more difficult. Getting business credit without any personal guarantee will become totally unthinkable without getting professional help. Expanding one’s business without enough funding assistance is also unthinkable these days. However, when a company receives the right kind of funding, they can grow their business at exponential rates in spite of the recession. One such clear example in our own times is I & E Packaging LLC, which managed to get $315,000 in unsecured business credit.

About EZUnsecured.com

EZUnsecured.com is a sister company of www.BusinessCreditMagic.com which is a Nevada based company that resulted out of 7 years of experience in the business credit industry. They run comprehensive business credit programs that take care of all types of corporate credit needs of businesses.

Zhana Tomak, Office Manager
200 S, 8th Floor.
Virginia Street,
Reno,
Nevada, 89501,
USA,
Phone: 800-201-0001,
Fax: 866-435-0279,
Website: www.BusinessCreditMagic.com

BarterQuest Announces Special Trading Categories for Farmers

February 26th, 2009

NEW YORK, February 17, 2009 – BarterQuest (barterquest.com), which provides a platform that supports the cashless exchange of goods, services and the use of real estate, today announced the introduction of categories specifically designed to better serve the farming community.

The newly added “Agriculture” category has various sub-categories for items that relate to farming, such as equipment and livestock feed. After receiving numerous queries from the farming community, BarterQuest took this action so that users seeking various agricultural goods and services can more easily find these items for trade, either by searching or by using BarterQuest’s proprietary matching engine.

“One of our objectives is to work with individuals and organizations that have specialized interests, such as farmers, parents, or collectors, to customize the features of our site to better serve their interests,” stated Michael Satz, the CEO of BarterQuest. “We will continue to seek the input of our users to improve their trading experience.”

BarterQuest would like to invite all individuals and organizations to provide input into the ways BarterQuest can make bartering easier and more enjoyable. Please send your thoughts to support@barterquest.com. BarterQuest is also introducing an on site users’ Forum to provide a venue in which ideas on how to make the trading experience better can be shared.

About BarterQuest

BarterQuest supports the cashless exchange of all types of goods, services, and the use of real estate (the features necessary to trade real estate will be introduced in the near future). BarterQuest provides a trading platform based on proprietary, patent pending technology that instantly matches the haves and wants of users for two party and multi-party trades. Barter is encouraged by a user friendly Web design. BarterQuest is headquartered in New York, NY and is owned and operated by JPM Global, Inc., a Delaware corporation. For more information, visit www.BarterQuest.com.
Except for historical information contained herein, this news release may contain forward looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties.
Vendors seeking further information, please email: vendors@barterquest.com

Bianca Han, Executive Vice President
BarterQuest
231 West 29th Street
Suite 906
New York, NY 10001
212-279-0070
bhan@barterquest.com

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100% Work Guarantee: A Profitable Deal for Aames Plumbing

February 26th, 2009

Regarded as drain cleaning specialists in Atlanta, The Aames Plumbing and Heating Inc is amongst few service providers offering 100% guarantee for the work they do. Complete assurance of services has a two-way benefit. It is not only easy for clients to trust a company’s work, but Aames plumbing on the other hand is also adding more names to its clients list everyday.

“We conduct all plumbing work with full accuracy, leaving no chance for error and this gives us a confidence to provide a 100% guarantee for the job. Aames Plumbing has a strategy of providing clean-fast-professional services to clients at competitive prices. We specialize in handling residential to complex commercial plumbing work. Our plumbers value your time and immediately respond to your call, no matter at what hour of time you need assistance”, said Tom Faltersack – from the Plumbing Department,at Aames Plumbing.

More than two decades of experience has provided a recognition to Aames Plumbing. Whether it is plumbing work septic services, or undertaking HVAC maintenance task, the company is trusted for every major or minor plumbing work. The service technicians working here are licensed and highly trained to do the job. They use the best and most reliable equipment to provide satisfactory services.

“Our highly motivated and client centric team of engineers is available 24×7. They arrive on time, dressed in clean uniforms along with a fully loaded equipment van. It is the professional attitude and in-depth plumbing knowledge of every single technician, which makes him better than other plumbers working in the industry”, said Sr. Service Engineer, Aames Plumbing.

Employees of Aames Plumbing have a core philosophy of keeping things as simple as they can. They do the right job, at right price and at a right time. The company is looking forward to expand its reach and increase their customer list. To make sure that no client is left unattended, Aames Plumbing is getting more flexible towards technological advancements by using internet, phone and emails.

About Aames Plumbing & Heating Inc.

Aames Plumbing & Heating Inc has been providing air conditioning, heating, plumbing and septic services for more than 20 years. With extensive knowledge and a professional attitude, the company has become a reliable name for handling different plumbing problems in the Atlanta region. Whether it is commercial, industrial or residential services, the company is expert in doing a minor sewer repair as well as in solving extensive drain problems by using the most advanced tools and equipment. The best part of hiring an Aames Plumbing technician is that they charge you by the job and not the job hour.

Contact Details
Aames Plumbing & Heating
2620 Matthews Street – Suite 200
Smyrna, GA 30080

Main Number: (770) 222-3333
Metro Atlanta / Stone Mountain: (404) 233-1178
Marietta / Gwinnett: (770) 432-7774
Roswell / Alpharetta: (770) 998-0310

email: info@aamesplumbing.com

Website: http://www.aamesplumbing.com/

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Eric Hipple & Dr. Fred Luskin to appear on Healing the Grieving Heart National Radio Show

February 26th, 2009

New York, New York and San Francisco, California ( Prfriend ) Feb. 25th 2009 -Eric Hipple and Dr. Fred Luskin join Drs. Gloria & Heidi Horsley to discuss Loss, Forgiveness, and the Military, on their nationally syndicated talk radio program “Healing the Grieving Heart”  Feb. 26th, 2009 at 9 AM PST/12 Noon EST.

Dr. Fred Luskin, Director of the Stanford Forgiveness Project and Eric Hipple former quarterback for the Detroit Lions and outreach coordinator for University of Michigan’s Depression Center will discuss the loss of their children and relate how forgiveness for self and others helps to decrease depression and promote hope and healing.  They will share their work with the military and Fred’s work and research with the forgiveness project.  Fred is the author of Forgive For Good and Eric is the author, with Dr. Gloria and Dr. Heidi, of Real Men do Cry:  A Quarterback’s Inspiring Story of Tackling Depression and Surviving Sucide Loss.

“We’re excited to bring Eric & Fred’s story and mission of forgiveness and hope to our audience.”   They are both involved in groundbreaking work with the military at a crucial time, in order to build awareness about depression.  This should be a very powerful show and one not to be missed, commented Dr. Gloria Horsley, Host of ‘Healing the Grieving Heart” and Founder and President of The Open to Hope Foundation, sponsor of  “Healing the Grieving Heart” and The Grief Blog.

Healing the Grieving Heart broadcasts every Thursday from 9 AM to 10 AM Pacific Standard Time on The VoiceAmerica Health & Wellness Network.

About Dr. Heidi Horsley

Dr. Heidi Horsley, PsyD, MSW, MS, is a bereaved sibling and a licensed psychologist and social worker.  Dr. Heidi is the Co-Founder and Executive Director of the Open to Hope Foundation and an adjunct professor at Columbia University.  She has a private practice in Manhattan, NY specializing in grief and loss.  She is also author of “Teen Grief Relief” and “Real Men Do Cry”. She holds graduate degrees from the University of San Francisco, Columbia University, and Loyola University.

About Dr. Gloria Horsley

Dr. Gloria C. Horsley, PHD, MFT, CNS, is a bereaved parent, and has worked in the field of family therapy for over twenty years. Dr. Gloria is Founder and President of the Open to Hope Foundation.  She serves The Compassionate Friends in a number of roles, including as a Board Director and frequently serves as a media spokesperson in her dual role as a bereaved parent and professional. She is co-author of “Teen Grief Relief” and “Real Men Do Cry.” She holds graduate degrees from the University of Rochester, Syracuse, Greenwich and Holos Universities.

Dr. Heidi Horsley
37 West 72nd Street, Suite 1E
NY NY 10023
(646) 269-1662

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GIS Mapping services

February 26th, 2009

With the companies emerging in oil and gas, everyone is looking for an edge over the competition. Having access to professional and highly accurate pipeline maps will match the difference between failure and success. A complete pipeline map will provide all information your company needs to rise in competition. Furthermore, SBL has developed GIS pipeline energy datasets that are completely dependable. To be a leader you have to be accurate and precise in measurements and it would not be possible i absence of a accurate pipeline map provider.

Mapping services can be further classified as mobile mapping which is a cutting edge technology applied by another feature-packed GPS. GPS receivers locate your exact position on land or sea and provide visual appearance through navigation and mapping software . We can also produce digital maps, a tracklog summarizes starting time, Ending time, time travelled, Number of waypoints crossed, Distance covered and the average speed. GPS mapping software products provide powerful and easy to use tools to extend the features of almost any hand-held GPS.

GPS technology provides tracking of live objects like lost pets by monitoring & tracking softwares and devices. This works with a device attached to the pet’s collar, which emits a signal that can be picked up with a special mobile-phone-type of handheld monitor. Similarly mobile phones being lost can also be tracked.

Have you ever wished for an easier and more enjoyable way to find a hidden treasure site lost hundreds of years ago ?

An easier way to locate a structure that disappeared in the last century? Have you ever stumbled on a remote spot and wished you had a sure way to remember its location?

If yes, then GPS can help you here.

Other mapping services includes web mapping automation & Geodatabase Designing Modelling. By understanding geography and people’s relationship to location, we can make informed decisions about the way we live on our planet. Successful businesses use Business Geointelligence.

Regards

SBL GEOMATICS

Article by : NAVYA DARSANA