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Alien Hosted Spelling App Returns With 2nd Grade Version

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Portage, MI (PRWEB) July 09, 2012

If your youngster enjoyed playing Spelling Space 1st Grade, good news, Spelling Space 2nd Grade is on the way. This educational app from Learning Gems will encourage kids at the 2nd grade level to practice spelling through interactive game play. This outer space themed spelling game made for tablets will soon be available in all app stores.

Spelling Space 2nd Grade allows each child to have their own account, giving them access to 30 spelling lists featuring 480 different words to practice. As the child practices each list, a grade is recorded so progress can be monitored. Depending on how well a child does on one list, they can choose to revisit the list completely, or they have the option to only focus on the words they struggled with. With each revisit the words appear in a different order to keep the game challenging. Additionally, to help youngsters learn the spelling words, whenever an incorrect answer occurs, the proper spelling is given.

This fun game is packed with bright graphics, an outer space theme and an alien to keep a child interested. The same mini-game present in Spelling Space 1st Grade is present in Spelling Space 2nd Grade. This mini-game starts with each correctly spelled word awarding an asteroid. Then, when the spelling list is finished, a spaceship flies by that the child can shoot at with their asteroids. Enough hits and the space ship will be annihilated.

Useful in classrooms and at home for extra practice, Spelling Space 2nd Grade is a fun educational app that will strike a childs interest in spelling. In addition to having fun while learning, the grade recording feature of this app provide a way to monitor progress. Keep an eye out for Spelling Space 2nd Grades appearance in app stores.

A sister company of Blue Fire Media is a West Michigan web design company that specializes in in Internet Marketing and SEO, Learning Gems creates educational apps for children. Their collection of apps provides ways to teach children about math, Spanish and basic concepts like colors, shapes and U.S. coins. Learning Gems team is made up of school teachers, programmers, graphic designers and copywriters who all share the same concentration of teaching children through attractive, fun educational apps for kids.







A&I Solutions Would Like to Announce the Employee of the Week, Todd Hall; Todd is a Senior Consultant on the A&I Service Assurance Team

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Atlanta, Georgia (PRWEB) June 20, 2012

Todd is a senior consultant on the Service Assurance Team at A&I Solutions and is certified in Introscope, CEM, and APM. He is experienced with IT management over multiple disciplines including: database administration, architecture, and product and program management.

He explains, I enjoy working with customers on implementations and education of best practices. Though, what I really love is working with data contained to provide clear information to non-technical individuals and groups.

Todd specializes in database administration, application development, and application support. Before becoming an A&I employee, Todd worked for several companies as an Applications Developer/Database Administrator and managed several development teams. His past work experience has given him the skill set to differentiate himself from others in the workforce.

Since becoming a member of the A&I Service Assurance Team, Todd has worked with a number of companies, some including: JCPenney, Sun Trust, McKesson, Bank of America, and JPMorgan Chase and Co.

Recommendation

I recently completed working with Todd on a 6-month Wily project for a large financial institution. Todd was an instrumental member of the project team. From early on he established excellent relationships with the customers technical team members. Todd ensured that we have excellent documentation that describes in detail the customers technical environment and produced detailed process documentation. He coordinated the day-to-day activities of the entire technical team to ensure that they follow up on issues on a timely basis and focus their work on the top technical issues. In addition, Todd took on many of the tough technical challenges himself and was diligent to follow them through to resolution. I relied on Todd heavily to ensure the technical team works at their highest level of productivity. Todd is a valuable addition to any project team and I would be glad to work with him again in the future.

-Thomas Koehler

(Hired Todd as a IT Consultant in 2011)

About A&I Service Assurance

A&I Solutions Application Performance Management and Monitoring team is a premier Direct Managed Partner and service provider of CA Service Assurance and Application Performance Management. Our Network Performance Management tools can help you continuously monitor application delivery across physical, virtual, and cloud environments. Ultimately, our team of experts assures that end-to-end application response times meet or exceed SLAs and business requirements. A&I Solutions has extensive experience in APM Introscope, CEM, DB Insight, Spectrum, eHealth, Nimsoft and Service Operations Insight.

About A & I Solutions

A&I Solutions is North America’s premier provider of integrated enterprise solutions, dedicated to implementing solutions from CA technologies. A&I Solutions provides enterprise products and services to help companies achieve the highest level of performance. We focus on the best rated products and extensive experience to deliver comprehensive integrated Enterprise Solutions. Working with enterprise management, resource planning, service assurance, security and infrastructure monitoring, A&I helps organizations achieve their full potential by driving consistency and maximizing efficiency. Our proven methodologies, innovative best practices and deep technical experience produce better business results for our Customers. A&I has expertise across all IT environments – physical, distributed, cloud, virtual and heterogeneous platforms. We specialize in the following: CA Security Suite, CA Clarity, CA Wily – Introscope, CEM, SOI, NetQoS, Reporting – Business Objects, Crystal Reports, Actuate Reporting, Enterprise Integrations.

For more information please visit http://www.anisolutions.com.







B2B Search Engine Marketing Firm, SmartSearch Marketing, Adds Google AdWords Certified Expert

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Bouler, CO (PRWEB) July 18, 2012

SmartSearch Marketing, a full-service B2B search engine marketing agency, and a Google AdWords Certified Partner, announced today that Karima Hamamsy, a Google Adwords Certified expert, has joined the SmartSearch Marketing Pay Per Click (PPC) Management team to boost capacity and enhance expertise for SmartSearch Marketing clients. All SmartSearch Marketing clients are guaranteed to have a Google AdWords Certified expert serving them as part of their integrated agency team.

SmartSearch Marketing is a full-service B2B search marketing agency that helps their clients generate leads, acquire new customers and position brands online through search engine optimization (SEO), pay per click (PPC) advertising, conversion and usability, website analytics, and local search.

Hamamsy will direct client PPC engagements and manage Google AdWords campaigns for the agencys B2B clients. Her expertise involves the optimization of online marketing programs across multiple platforms such as PPC search networks, video, mobile, social and display.

As an individually qualified Google AdWords Certified expert, Hamamsy provides proven expertise in Google account management including expert knowledge of the latest AdWords features and functions for SmartSearch Marketing B2B clients.

Individual qualification in the Google AdWords Certification program is a way of demonstrating proficiency in Google AdWords attained by studying for and passing the Google certification exams including one fundamentals exam and one advanced exam.

Hamamsy previously held positions at Google where she provided support for a range of clients from small business to Fortune 100 travel companies. Her experience includes hands-on expertise in pay per click (PPC) advertising, online marketing, and search engine marketing. Hamamsy holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Dartmouth College.

About SmartSearch Marketing

SmartSearch Marketings uniquely successful approach to search marketing, called Search Lifecycle Management, maximizes customers results from a prospects first search all the way through to customer acquisition and sale.

SmartSearch Marketing serves both B2B and B2C companies by offering comprehensive search solutions that include:

Jewelry Designer, Summer Powell, Announces the Official Launch of the Gemetrica Collection, a Modern Jewelry Line for Women

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San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) July 09, 2012

The Gemetrica Collection, a new jewelry line, will be available for purchase to online consumers on http://www.Summerized.com and Fab.com beginning July 10, 2012.

Created by visionary and graphic artist, Summer Powell, the Gemetrica Collection features three distinctive necklace and earring styles. Her sleek and unique designs include the Rock Star Diamond, the Future Victorian Emerald, and the Mod Moir

Ellie Design Debuts Virginias Latest Professional Home Design Services

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Greenwich SQ, Ashburn, VA (PRWEB) July 19, 2012

Ellie Design, the brainchild of a group of professionals based in Ashburn, Virginia, recently celebrated the official launch of their home design services. Branded as E&A Design, this offshoot of their graphic and web design enterprise focuses solely on different types of architectural design services.

The company places an emphasis on two main areas when it comes to the services they offer to clients: these are interior and exterior design. Its in-house architects, who were educated in both the United States and Italy, offer free consultations to those who are interested in their offerings prior to signing a business agreement so that clients can be certain they are getting the right service for their needs.

When it comes to interior design, E&As professionals specialize in creating exciting looks for the bathroom, kitchen, and basement. Upon learning of a clients preferences, they will come up with an initial design that will be presented for approval and, once it has been approved, the E&A architects will craft a 3D version of the plan. This will allow the customer to view the design from different angles and request any further changes should there be any. Aside from creating the plan, E&A will also help the client select the materials and colors that will be used once building commences.

As for exterior design, the architects of E&A are especially committed to improving the looks of a houses patio, porch, and yard. The company also provides landscaping services, and its professionals can handle both the design and the installation of various exterior amenities as well. Since a buildings outer appearance is the first chance it gets to make an impression on viewers or visitors, E&A makes certain that their exterior designs are not only appropriately impressive, but are also welcoming and suited to the structures overall look.

Home design is clearly a great passion for the E&A folks, an interest which springs from the architectural backgrounds of their members. Their international education in this field is evident in the designs they create, which incorporate European flair with American dynamism. They may just be starting out in the business, but Virginians are sure to hear more about this vibrant company in the years to come.

Founded by a group of young professionals with roots in graphic and web design as well as architecture, E&A Design is a promising and interesting addition to Ellie Designs portfolio of services. To learn more about the various offers they provide to clients, interested parties are encouraged to contact the company offices for an appointment.







Lumens.com Exclusively Introduces DE-Light by Philippe Starck for Flos in Sleek New Finish

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Sacramento, CA (PRWEB) July 19, 2012

Lumens.com introduces the DE-Light LED Table Lamp, designed by Philippe Starck for Flos, newly available in a sleek, Matte Black finish available exclusively at Lumens.com.

The DE-Light Table Lamp is one of the latest contemporary lighting introductions from renowned Italian lighting manufacturer Flos. Designed by Philippe Starck, and described by the designer as when a source of illumination becomes a source of light, the DE-Light is an energy-efficient LED table lamp featuring a USB socket above the light diffuser for an iPhone, iPads or iPod. Always at the forefront of innovative design, Flos combination of a highly efficient LED lightsource with the utmost in informational technology has resulted in an object that is perfectly attuned to the contemporary habits of todays always-connected society.

Standing just over a foot tall, the DE-Light Table Lamp features an optical on/off switch with Soft Touch technology and 2-step dimmer, as well as a remarkable 2700K Flat Panel for 299 total Lumens. The lamp is also available in a Shiny Chrome finish. The DE-Light is priced at $ 395 for both versions.

Flos has been a top producer of high-quality contemporary lighting for 50 years. Collaborating with talented international designers like Starck, Jasper Morrison, Achille Castiglioni and others, Flos has created a collection of lighting that is daring, provocative and features the latest lighting technologies and materials.

Starck is internationally renowned for his designs in everything from modern lighting and furniture to hotels and household accessories for some of the most well-known names in contemporary design. He has designed multiple lamps for Flos including the Miss Sissi table lamp and the Gun table and floor lamps.

Lumens.com is the first to offer the DE-Light Table Lamp by Flos in the Matte Black finish. In addition to the new and exclusive lighting by Flos, Lumens.com also offers:

-Low-price guarantee

-Expert service via our customer service center

-Easy, no-hassle returns

-Volume order discounts

-More than 300 manufacturers, from contemporary lighting to transitional fixtures and modern furnishings, gifts and home accessories.

For additional information on these products or Lumens.com, contact Sarah Schaale or visit lumens.com. For additional information on the DE-light or any other Flos products, contact Beth Hurtubise or visit flosusa.com.

About Lumens Light + Living:

Lumens Light + Living is dedicated to offering the very best of design-oriented contemporary lighting, fans and home accessories, from the most contemporary international designs to modern interpretations of classic design. Visit us on Facebook and Twitter.

About Flos:

Founded in 1962 in Merano, Italy, FLOS is an international company that offers a range of lighting products and systems for residential and architectural applications. Known for its creative and innovative lighting solutions, the company can boast a rich catalog of iconic products created by legends of design like Achille Castiglioni, Philippe Starck, Antonio Citterio, Marcel Wanders, Konstantin Grcic, Jasper Morrison, Patricia Urquiola, Ron Gilad, and many others. FLOS shows constant commitment to technological research and innovation, together with an extraordinary capacity to spot new creative talent. With the recent launch of the Soft Architecture collection, an avant-garde project which has received top international awards, the company gave further proof of a well established brands ability to look to the future without forgetting its own tradition. Flos has flagship stores in Rome, Milan, Paris, Hong Kong, Stockholm, London and New York. For more information, visit http://www.flos.com.

Contact:

For Lumens Light + Living:

Sarah Schaale, Marketing Program Manager

Lumens Light + Living

916-444-5885

http://www.lumens.com

For Flos:

Beth Hurtubise

BDE

Beth.hurtubise(at)bdeonline(dot)biz

212-353-1383

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New Qualification Gives Marketing Consultancy an Edge

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Raleigh, NC (PRWEB) July 18, 2012

With the changes brought by the Internet in the way we do marketing, business owners grapple daily with the challenge of getting their messages out to potential customers. Marketing companies like Precision Marketing Partners in Raleigh, NC, focus on the science of inbound marketing to help their clients draw in prospective customers. Now a certified HubSpot partner, the company is excited about the opportunities ahead.

Our HubSpot certification gives us added credibility, says Greg Fawcett, President of Precision Marketing Partners. Although were newly certified, weve maintained our position in the top 10 performers on HubSpots list of more than 200 partners for ten consecutive weeks. HubSpot ranks the performance of its partner agencies using the Customer Happiness Index (CHI), which measures effectiveness based on data from its online presence.

Studies show that a large percentage of consumers take steps to avoid marketing messages, such as skipping TV ads and unsubscribing from promotional emails. To overcome this, inbound marketing agency Precision Marketing Partners works with its clients to create a sales funnel approach. This method uses quality content, search engine optimization techniques and social media to attract potential customers to their products and services.

HubSpot is a marketing software company that offers products and services marketers can use to support their own clients and help them build a solid customer database. HubSpot works with independent marketers to optimize their own clients websites, converting visitors into business leads through solid branding and effective online marketing strategies.

As a certified HubSpot partner, Precision Marketing Partners now has access to the full range of HubSpot tools and support, says Fawcett. Our company focuses on pro-active branding and marketing messages to take its clients business to new levels of success.

Precision Marketing Partners also offers fractional marketing services to businesses with limited marketing budgets.

About Precision Marketing Partners

Precision Marketing Partners is a Raleigh, North Carolina-based marketing firm specializing in Inbound Marketing, Branding, Creative Design and Strategic Planning. Our approach is one of partnering with clients to help business owners and marketing directors build a strong marketing presence. We bring a problem solving attitude to the table; this allows us to formulate and create pro-active branding and marketing messages and materials that take our customers to a new level of success.

For more information, please contact:

Greg Fawcett

President, Precision Marketing Partners

http://www.pmpnc.com

Tel: (919) 457-6566

Email: greg(at)pmpnc(dot)com

Skype I.D.: greg_fawcett







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Landscape Forms Introduces UrbanEdge Designed by GGN

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Kalamazoo, MI (PRWEB) July 09, 2012

Landscape Forms, the industry leader in integrated collections of high-design site furniture and advanced LED lighting, announces the introduction of UrbanEdge, a collection of landscape framing and furniture elements for urban spaces. The collection is designed by Seattle-based Gustafson Guthrie Nichol (GGN), the recipients of the prestigious 2011 Cooper-Hewitt National Design Award in Landscape Architecture. UrbanEdge pairs GGNs experience in designing urban spaces with Landscape Forms expertise in developing and manufacturing beautiful site furnishings that address issues in urban environments; built to perform and endure under conditions of heavy urban use.

UrbanEdge responds to the demand for more outdoor public areas with an interest in less formal, more welcoming spaces, and effective use of scarce available urban space. UrbanEdge is a tool for designers to create unique yet functional sites; defining edges and turning dead corners into outward oriented settings that interface with the urban fabric. It helps designers construct places for orienting and organizing, resting and reflecting, meeting and greeting, people watching and taking in a view. It can be used to create curbside transit stops and eddies along sidewalks where people step in and out of the flow; to develop niches and focused social settings within larger spaces; and to enrich experience in outdoor spaces with dynamic and kinetic furniture elements that suit the way we interact today.

GGN designers took inspiration from the social interactions in many types of spaces lunch rooms, living rooms, transit stops, and play grounds and extracted their relaxed, informal spirit to design furniture elements that enliven them. UrbanEdge family consists of MAX Trellis; JESSIE Railing; GUS Planter; OLLIE Small Seat; SOPHIE Large Seat; BERNIE Bar Height Seat; and STELLA Table. Frames include the trellis, railing system and planter. Core elements are the seating and table pieces that live within defined spaces and activate the core, enhancing the experience of place.

UrbanEdge family members are multifaceted and work together in multiple combinations. UrbanEdge was created by designers for designers. Its focus is on the functionality of spaces and facilitates a wide range of activities. The suite of furnishings can be combined in inventive ways to energize outdoor settings and provide varied opportunities for people to interact within the same space over time. UrbanEdge is a dynamic resource for maximizing under-leveraged urban space, designing vibrant, integrated urban settings and creating a sense of place.

About Landscape Forms

The industry leader in integrated collections of high-design site furniture and advanced LED lighting

Since its founding in 1969 Landscape Forms has earned a reputation for excellent design, high quality products and exceptional service. The Landscape Forms U.S. headquarters and manufacturing facility is located in Kalamazoo, Michigan with sales offices throughout North America, the United Kingdom, Southern Europe, the United Arab Emirates and Asia. Landscape Forms collaborates with renowned industrial designers and consultancies, landscape architects, and architects to design and develop integrated collections of products that address emerging needs and help create a sense of place. The company has an installed based of products around the world. Clients include municipalities, transit centers, corporate, college and health care campuses; and familiar brand leaders such as Boeing, Cisco Systems, Disney, Sprint, American Airlines, Herman Miller and Nike. Landscape Forms was recently named by the Wall Street Journal as one of the Top 15 Small Workplaces in the US.

For more information about Landscape Forms, please visit http://www.landscapeforms.com

About Gustafson Guthrie Nichol (GGN)

Gustafson Guthrie Nichol (GGN) is a landscape architecture practice based in Seattle, Washington. Founded by partners Kathryn Gustafson, Jennifer Guthrie, and Shannon Nichol, GGN works throughout the Americas and Asia. Its projects are developed by designers with professional backgrounds in landscape, architecture, engineering, graphics, ecology, and other sciences, and express the sculptural qualities of contextual landscape. GGN offers experience in designing high-use landscapes in complex, urban contexts. GGNs landscapes are widely varied in type and scale, but they share qualities as healthy settings for diverse and ever-changing activities. The landform of each space is carefully shaped to feel serenely grounded in its context and comfortable at all times — whether bustling with crowds, offering moments of contemplation, or doing both at once.

GGN’s recent project awards include the prestigious Cooper Hewitt 2011 National Design Award for Landscape Architecture, multiple ASLA National Design Excellence Awards, Tucker Architectural Awards, AIA/ASLA Honor and Merit awards for Design, in addition to being recently selected as winners for the National Mall Design Competition for Union Square. Other prominent projects include the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Campus in Seattle, Lurie Garden of Millennium Park in Chicago, the Robert and Arlen Kogod Courtyard at the Smithsonian American Art Museum and National Portrait Gallery in Washington, DC, and the new forthcoming National Museum of African American History and Culture.

Kathryn Gustafson is also a partner in the UK design firm, Gustafson Porter.

For more information on Gustafson Guthrie Nichol, please visit http://www.ggnltd.com