Monthly Archives: June 2014

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Home and garden events for June 15

Home and garden events for June 15
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Anti-graft court justice in pork scam files
Under disbursements dated November 10, 2004, Ong's name appeared for a transaction that involved "narra wood parquet-bulletin board.” A voucher numbered 11-2566 listed a small amount of P12,000 as being disbursed. At around this time, the highly …
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Free prostate cancer check at DOH hospitals on June 14
Updated 4:06 PM, Jun 11, 2014. MANILA, Philippines – In celebration of Father's Day, more than 60 Department of Health (DOH) and private hospitals will offer on Saturday, June 14, a free digital rectal examination (DRE) for males aged 40 years and above.
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Simon Malls and elevate DIGITAL to Launch Digital Concierge Network

Simon Malls and elevate DIGITAL to Launch Digital Concierge Network
Simon, a global retail real estate company, has announced a collaboration with elevate DIGITAL, a developer of engaging interactive digital technology, to install digital concierge solutions in a number of Simon's U.S. retail locations. According to …
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Digital Signage at Display Summit, InfoComm
Digital Signage is a market segment that is driving developments in displays, human interfaces, content interactivity and more. A session at the upcoming Display Summit will bring together experts in the field to explore the business aspects of this …
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'World's first' HTML5 computing platform taking a run at digital signage
"We're starting with a run at the digital signage market, where we think we will have a major impact. Basically, we're tossing the keys to the global digital signage market to millions of talented Web developers, and turning them loose to go win that …
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Staffing Firm Steps In to Sponsor NJIT Entrepreneurship Project

Somerset, New Jersey (PRWEB) June 02, 2013

Currently over 60 students are enrolled in various Interdisciplinary Design Studio (IDS) programs at the New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT). Rangam Consultants, Inc., which is among the top strategic sourcing services and staffing firms serving its Fortune 500 clients in over 36 states in the United States, together with branding and marketing strategy company The Think Cloud and Brian Kiernan, will invest their money on eight students for summer long sponsorship. The two teams of four were selected at a presentation by 17 IDS teams during a recent workshop. The basic purpose of the workshop is to allow undergrads to use their theoretical knowledge to develop innovative technologies and also to venture into new businesses that justify their invented technologies. The two teams that received the summer stipend of $ 20,000 each were Autismind and TouchCare.

An NJIT bulletin says the students will be mentored by successful entrepreneurs from the corporate world, industry experts, renowned in-house faculty members as well as those from other reputed institutions. The course materials will include professional ethics, project development, global diversity, entrepreneurship and management.

“Practical knowledge and personal self-confidence gained by the students during the project development process is more important than the theoretical knowledge gained in the classroom environment. It is both fascinating and personally very satisfying to see how the students have progressed from being ‘starry-eyed big government program idealists’ to ‘down-to-earth pragmatists’ recognizing that one can also change the world through small incremental steps, while making a profit at the same time,” said Mr Kiernan, who is a charter member of the NJIT IDS External Advisory Board.

The IDS Program was founded in 2011 by Dr Atam Dhawan. In the current season there are three active class years comprising 17 teams. Once the program gets going steadily, there will be four class years at the same time.

“What these students have accomplished in such a short time is nothing short of amazing,” said Dhawan. “I’m so proud of what they’ve done and I know that after they graduate they will improve the technological fabric of American society,” he added.

“Entrepreneurs and small businesses have been playing and will continue to play a key role in the growth of US economy in areas of innovation and technology. So a program like IDS is of paramount importance for engineers to receive better training from industry experts in order to become young, successful entrepreneurs,” said Nish Parikh, Vice President of Rangam Consultants.

“Rangam is really fortunate to participate in and support the IDS Program. We’re looking forward to the success of the Program developed by Dr Dhawan,” said Hetal Parikh, CEO of Rangam.

About Rangam Consultants, Inc.

Founded in 1995, Rangam Consultants, Inc. (RCI) is a privately held multiple service provider with more than 17 years of experience in IT, science and engineering sectors. Rangam provides a wide range of technical and non-technical staffing and consulting services to support information processing, ERP/CRM, scientific research, records management, network ,monitoring, data recovery, and environmental, health and telecommunications support services. Rangam has a proven track record of successfully delivering mission critical IT consulting, support and recruiting services to various government and Fortune 500 clients.

Rangam specializes in staff augmentation services for IT and non-IT categories. It has been serving large pharmaceutical and healthcare clients as well telecommunication and energy sectors. RCI, together with its sister concern WebTeam Corporation, has joined hands with leading industry experts and professionals from healthcare and education sectors to develop mobile applications for special needs education.

About New Jersey Institute of Technology

New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT), Home of the Highlanders, is among the top 200 research universities and among the top 10 technological institutes in the United States.

Developing tomorrow’s leaders has always been NJIT’s primary area of focus. The IDS (Interdisciplinary Design Studio) Program under the aegis of the Albert Dorman Honors College creates opportunities for honors students to research and design innovative technological solutions to various social issues, and then identify a feasible market to implement the solutions.

About The Think Cloud

Based in New York, The Think Cloud is a branding and marketing strategy firm that produces ground breaking brand strategies, product designs and marketing programs for a diverse range of businesses to deliver tangible results. Through their collaborative approach they want to create an emotional experience that resonates with a regional and global customer base while having sound and sustainable business qualities. They identify, create and deliver new customer value in the marketplace through innovation combined with a robust process.

About Mr Brian Kiernan

Mr Brian Kiernan, retired Executive VP and Chief Scientist of InterDigital Communications, LLC and a 1970 NJIT BSSE graduate, played a major role in building and setting up the world’s first commercial digital mobile telephone system and remained involved in digital mobile radio throughout his career, primarily by helping shape various digital cellular standards.

Mr Kiernan’s association with NJIT is in the capacity of a charter member of the IDS External Advisory Board. His decision to sponsor the InterDisciplinary Design Studio program is grounded on the philosophy that for honors students willing to develop a project from the scratch, hands-on experience is far more essential than theoretical insights.







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Civicom Marketing Research Services to Participate in ESOMAR 3D Digital Dimensions June Event

Greenwich, CT USA (PRWEB) June 21, 2013

The marketing research community is ready to embrace one of the most enlightening professional growth opportunities this summer as ESOMAR LIVE presents its highly anticipated event entitled ‘3D Digital Dimensions’ at the Sheraton Boston June 23-25. Civicom Marketing Research Services stands out as one of the few leading global marketing research support teams that will both exhibit at the conference as well as attend. The conference promises to deliver the best in emerging strategies and solutions to be presented by top innovators as well as leading brands, along with the best minds in the marketing research industry, including many bright new companies with leading edge ideas.

What to Expect

The event is an ideal venue for marketing researchers and businesses to get exposure to the latest and most effective methodologies to obtain the insights into the thinking of their target markets, and get ideas to foster marketing and product development.

Sessions such as “The Future Foundation Digital Download – The Latest and Greatest in the World of Digital” demonstrate that the digital revolution is far from over since digital platforms are still evolving. Delegates can expect to be enlightened, inspired and equipped with the knowledge they need to embrace the tools necessary to tackle the challenges of gathering insights in an ever changing digital world. Questions to be posed at the conference include:


    Which surprising analytics strategy is used only by the top 3% of marketers?
    How do major global brands decide which user activity data to capture and how do they separate the signal from the noise?
    Which measurements are actually correlated with the success of a campaign?

Such questions are designed to make marketing research professionals take notice. They will be addressed via sessions like “Digital Research Practices from 500,000 Marketers – Why Some Marketers Succeed with Analytics… And Most Fail.”

Civicom Marketing Research Services is an ESOMAR 3D bronze sponsor and will be one of the event exhibitors. The company provides global expertise for marketing research through CiviSelect™ respondent recruiting, global facilitation of IDIs and Focus Groups through CyberFacility™, Online Multimedia Bulletin Boards in 49 languages through Civicom Chatterbox®, Mobile Research through Civicom InSitu®, Civicom Text Analytics, international translations, and transcriptions through TranscriptionWing™.

About ESOMAR

ESOMAR (European Society for Opinion and Market Research) is a far reaching organization of close to 5,000 members in more than 130 countries. ESOMAR was first established in 1948 and was initially opened to members within Europe. It is considered a key resource for market, social and opinion researchers.

About Civicom Marketing Research Services

Civicom is a leading edge global provider of marketing research services to marketing research organizations. The company’s services operate in 96 countries worldwide. Read more about Civicom Marketing Research Services at http://www.civi.com/marketingresearch, email inquire(at)civi(dot)com, or call 203-414-2423 to experience how Civicom defines the meaning of: ‘Your Project is our Number One Priority.’







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ITX Design Announces Several Key Upgrades & Updated Menu of Options for bbPress Bulletin Board Hosting Packages

Miami, FL (PRWEB) August 14, 2013

Late Wednesday afternoon at their Virginia data center, ITX Design CEO and co-founder Doug Davis announced to staff and management that the international hosting provider would be adding several key upgrades to the companies arsenal of digital products and services, including the popular bulletin board platform bbPress. ITX Design is a world renowned hosting provider and domain registrar providing VPS and dedicated hosting to small businesses all over the world.    

This latest addition to their arsenal of services is certain to solidify ITX Design as a real contender in an extremely competitive industry landscape.

bbPress is forum software with a few added perks introduced by the innovators who originally designed WordPress. bbPress is user-friendly forum software that is simple to use, easy to administrate, and lightning fast. But don’t let its simplicity fool you; underneath the glitz, it has some powerhouse features and is one of the top 5 most customizable forum platforms available today.

CEO Doug Davis added, “Our staff is very excited that ITX Design will be now offering bbPress to our clients. It’s a cutting edge bulletin board CMS that really allows the end user to be creative, without being bogged down with technical hurdles or coding challenges. Even the most inexperienced novice just needs a few quick tutorials, and they will be navigate the difficult waters of forum design like a pro.”

bbPress hosting packages with ITX Design start for as little as $ 4.95 per month if the customer only plan to host a single website. Other shared hosting packages provide the ability to host literally dozens of websites. All packages with ITX Design come fully equipped with endless disk space and infinite bandwidth, making it so simple to launch a complete bbPress forum in a matter of hours.

Some of the key additions to the new service from ITX Design one or more of the following:


Managed Service
Private DNS
SSH
Sub Domains
Parked Domains
Control Panel
E-mail Accounts
Mailing Lists

and much more…

ITX Design is an established web hosting and domain registration provider based out of Fredericksburg, Virginia providing dedicated servers, shared web hosting, and domain registration for small businesses including server hosting, WordPress hosting, reseller hosting and much more.

For more information, or to speak with a qualified customer support representative, simply call 1-866-577-1442, or visit ITX Design today.







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Download 2014: Festival-goers head for Donington Park

Download 2014: Festival-goers head for Donington Park
The Highways Agency will be using electronic message boards on the surrounding motorways to advise people of any delays. Further information is available from the Highways Agency Information Line on 0300 123 5000. Noise levels will be controlled for …
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State Road 7: Updates coming to regional road in Broward and Palm Beach …
At some bus stops, FDOT will include electronic message boards that will let passengers know when the next bus will be arriving. The proposed stops that will have that real-time information are Glades Road, Palmetto Park Road, Sandalfoot Boulevard, …
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The 20 Greatest New Father's Day Gifts
… Show, The Lego Movie Video Game, and Just Dance 2014), some that let him live out his dreams on screen (become a professional baseball player or a fearsome high-seas pirate) and other exclusive movie-like games, including inFAMOUS Second Son …
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BCI Bank Revamps Customer Experience Through Wavetecs Digital Signage

Santiago de Chile, Chile (PRWEB) June 04, 2014

Based in Chile, BCI is a financial institution serving customers and clients throughout the country. With a workforce of 10,500 people and over 300 banking centers, BCI serves a broad range of individuals. The company opened for business in 1937 and since then, it has built on the prestige of its full range of products and services as well as its best quality customer service.

BCI has constantly put its efforts in ongoing innovation, serving as the building foundation for its currently solid position in the Chilean market. With the goal of implementing new strategies to enhance customers’ and clients’ experience, and in turn BCI’s interaction with its stakeholders, the company set to find partners for developing and executing a digital signage project for banking centers and offices.

To meet the specific needs, BCI has opted for Donatello, Wavetec’s (http://www.wavetec.com) digital signage solution to optimize the utilization of the service area engagement alternatives. Within the project’s framework, which had its Implementing Stage in December 2013, a number of 32 and 55 inches screens have been set up in different BCI branches. Each of these TVs is wired to a Donatello trough an HDMI cable that allows HD content reception. A central web server wired to every device through a LAN or WiFi connection is responsible for the screens’ administrative operations.

Content programming and management are carried out from Donatello Suite software, easily installed and executed in any Windows laptop. The screens content is then customized combining a variety a modules such as date and time, the weather, TV programmes, and even social networks.

The project comprises the setting of 260 screens during the first stage until July 2014 to progressively reach the institution offices.

BCI Benefits


Engagement opportunities. BCI has now a new tool to devise an enjoyable experience for its customers and clients in a physical environment that may be used to build customer relations and so, impact on business outcomes.
Easy installation and maintenance. In case a Donatello Player needs replacement, any company representative is in a position to plug in the new equipment. The application starts working automatically.
Central management. It implies the control of each screen, which means that operational work is facilitated. The system allows the creation of user profiles and the granting of content uploading as well as content approval permissions.
Ideal customizing options. The content modules are designed on a flexible canvas, so there is room for the inclusion of all of BCI communication needs: institution information, the weather, date and time, social network postings, and live TV as well. Also, the tool can be integrated to the waiting line management system.
Advantages in costs: Donatello has been developed on the Android platform. This results in significant acquisition as well as software license updating savings which do not impact on the product’s high quality standards; i.e., reliability and performance. On the other hand, the solution does not call for heavy hardware investing, thus enabling scalable project execution.

About Wavetec

Wavetec has a long track record on providing solutions aimed at building valuable experiences within the service area, not only for consumers but also for organizations. Accordingly, the development of digital signage, waiting line management systems, and experience measurement provide full solutions tailored to meet every client’s needs in business such as retail, banking, or health from over 60 countries.

The high quality and technological innovation standards have paved the way for Wavetec’s work on solid projects for companies such as, Interbank, Barclays, Emirates Airlines, Tesco, LIDL Germany, and Chilexpress.







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Hot Tip: Finding the Right Outdoor Enclosed Bulletin Board

Looking for a versatile outdoor display case to display your signs, announcements and other graphic materials? Enclosed outdoor bulletin boards – also called outdoor display boards, cork boards or notice boards – can take your message outside. Cork boards are easy to use, attractive, versatile, and available in a variety of sizes and finishes. Read on for some tips on how to find the ideal outdoor bulletin board.

How are outdoor bulletin boards different from traditional cork boards?
Go to any mega mart or office box store and you will probably be able to find bulletin boards in a variety of sizes. These plain cork pin boards may or may not have a simple wood or metal frame and are great for indoor, casual settings – a family kitchen, a classroom or office.

For outdoor display, however, a secure, lockable enclosed bulletin board is a must. Enclosed outdoor message boards protect your display from both the elements and the public, keeping your materials dry and safe.

What features should I look for when buying an outdoor bulletin board?
Outdoor bulletin boards should be constructed in aluminum and should feature a lockable door. When shopping for outdoor notice boards, look for labels like weather-resistant or weatherproof – either description means that it is approved for outdoor use. As moisture is the #1 enemy of outdoor display, these display cases should be designed to keep water out and condensation to a minimum. Here are a few features to look for when shopping for outdoor bulletin boards:

Silicone sealant. Weatherproof bulletin boards will usually have their seams sealed with silicone to keep moisture out.
Weep holes. If moisture does get inside your case, how can it get out? Weep holes located on the bottom of the outdoor display cabinet will reduce condensation and keep your display dry.
Locks. Weather isn’t the only thing you will need to protect your display from. An enclosed bulletin board with a sturdy cam lock on the door will give you control over who has access to your display and will keep vandals from tampering with the display case.
Lighting and/or header. If you anticipate people referencing your display in the dark or from far away, adding a header or lighting or both will help your presentation. A header is a space above your display case that can be used for a slogan, logo or catchy, descriptive phrase, like “BBQ Specials” or “Park Information.” People will be able to tell from far away what kind of information you’re offering, and whether they should come in closer to take a look. Strategic lighting will help people see every detail of your display at any time of day or night. Use a licensed electrician to properly install your lighted enclosed bulletin board and check local regulations before buying any illuminated display case.

Free Standing vs. Wall Mounted Bulletin Boards
Wall-mounted outdoor bulletin boards are one popular way to display materials outside buildings. Post a map and directory just outside a park administration building, for example, or display a menu just outside your restaurant’s front doors to entice hungry passersby.

Wall-mounted display cases are sturdy and practical, but you don’t need a walls for outdoor display. If you’re running low on wall space, look for a free standing outdoor bulletin board with leg posts. Free standing enclosed cork boards can be installed directly into the ground at a location of your choosing – just remember that leg posts should be installed at least 3ft into the ground and should be secured with cement for safety.

Outdoor enclosed bulletin boards come in a variety of styles, sizes and finishes, and finding one to meet your needs should be a piece of cake. Better yet, have an outdoor enclosed bulletin board built to meet your exact specifications: a one-of-a-kind custom cork board will be in the style, size and finish of your choosing.

Access Display Group, Inc. is a designer, manufacturer and distributor of changeable frames and displays for printed graphics.  The company custom builds its framing systems in its Freeport, Long Island New York facility and distributes them to business of all sizes throughout North America and the world.  For more information, visit http://www.swingframe.com.

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Its Time for Action: More than 2 Million Americans will Participate in National Back to Church Sunday One Month from Today

COLORADO, SPRINGS, Colo. (PRWEB) August 15, 2013

Exactly a month from today, September 15, more than two million Americans will be focused on a national team event that has nothing to do with major league sports. Their goal: Getting folks back to church.

On that Sunday, 20,000 churches from coast to coast will be participating in special services in their own communities for National Back to Church Sunday after stepping out to invite people they know and love to come back to church.

So far, more than 18,000 churches have signed up for the free initiative, and the number grows by the hour as currently about 120 churches are signing up each day at http://www.backtochurch.com. In addition, the Back to Church Facebook page (http://www.facebook.com/backtochurch) has garnered more than 47,000 likes in one month, as the excitement builds and participating churches gear up for the special services they will hold designed to be welcoming to their community.

“Right now is a perfect time to sign up and get your church engaged in this energy-filled project,” said Scott Evans, founder and CEO of Outreach, Inc., the nation’s leading provider of church communications resources and one of the founders of National Back to Church Sunday. “Make your decision and get your team on board – there are many resources available, many by download you could have today. It’s a great way to kickstart your own fall programming and bless your community.”

“Remember,although most people in America have been to church, only about 20% attend regularly,” he continued. “Yet research shows most people would try it if someone just invited them.”

Participating churches are also preparing for the day by encouraging members to make a special effort to attend church that day, and to invite someone to come with them.

“Seven out of 10 unchurched people would visit a church if a friend invited them. What are we waiting for?” said Lee Strobel, best-selling author of The Case for Christ and The Case for Faith.

“The church offers hope, grace, truth, joy and the message of eternal life — all of which we want our friends to experience. Let’s take a risk and prayerfully offer an invitation!”

Yet despite the endorsement from Strobel and many other church leaders, only two percent of church members have invited someone to church in the past year. National Back to Church Sunday provides the inspiration and tools to help church members push past their discomfort to reach out and invite others to come.

And pastors understand it also comes at a key time of the year for reengaging people after the summer.

“September is the number one growth time in a church,” said Bil Cornelius, pastor of Bay Area Fellowship in Corpus Christi, Texas. “You gotta give them a reason to come back, and they will.”

To help encourage churches to promote and church members to invite, National Back to Church Sunday has ready-to-use materials available at http://www.backtochurch.com. Free materials include a roster listing,publicity materials, tips for using social media, and information about using the Back to Church Facebook page and YouTube channel.

The richly-resourced project also offers everything from postcards to bulletin covers to banners and videos. An in-depth Back to Church kit, available in print or as a download, includes a planning guide, sermons, videos, children’s curriculum, posters, e-book, samples of other printed resources, and more than 60 digital resources, such as e-vites, web banners, PowerPoint presentations, logos and children’s resources.

National Back to Church Sunday even has its own You Tube channel with more than 20 videos to share information, inspiration — and also make it fun. Video previews are available at http://www.youtube.com/btcsunday

National Back to Church Sunday is the largest annual community-based church outreach effort in the nation, when thousands of churches share the simple message and mission of inviting everyone in America Back to Church. The campaign empowers churches and church members with the tools they need to welcome their neighbors, friends and loved ones back to church, while providing an easy way for everyone in the community to find a welcoming church.

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