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Kidobi Expands its Reach with the Launch of its Android App

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Toronto, ON (PRWEB) June 28, 2012

Preschool video platform Kidobi today launched their latest mobile app which is now available on Googles Android platform. The app is compatible with Android versions 3.1 and above, making Kidobis mobile app available on hundreds of devices, including smartphones, tablets and Smart TVs.

The announcement follows the recent release of their iPad app, which is available now on the Apple App Store, as the company aggressively pursues multi-platform expansion. The company plans to make the Kidobi app available on additional platforms later this year.

Weve had a very positive response from parents about our iPad app, said Kidobi CEO Leo Henning, Now were able to take Kidobi to more platforms and help even more parents make their childs screen time count, regardless of the device they use. Googles Android provides a strategic advantage as it allows us to deploy Kidobi to a huge number of devices, from Smart TVs to tablets to smartphones.

Kidobi is a subscription-based service that provides educational and entertainment content for preschoolers in a unique way. The service creates personalized playlists based on a childs age, developmental stage, and their parents preferences while following a personalized curriculum for each child.

Kidobi was designed to let parents be as involved as they choose. Its an advanced educational tool that helps them jumpstart their preschool childs education and get involved with what their child is learning through an individualized curriculum, progress reports and activity suggestions. Henning explained. But we also understand that parents today are busier than ever. So you can just turn it on and it works like a TV, only the programming is customized to your child.

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About Kidobi:

Kidobi is a new, online preschool destination that is on a mission to make screen time count. Kidobi creates tailor-made video playlists based on a child’s age, interests and skills, adapting to each child’s skill level and preferences using technology developed with educators and child development experts. Designed to help busy parents ensure their child gets the right content at the right time, Kidobi gives parents peace of mind with educational and entertaining playlists that are always ad-free. Make screen time count with Kidobi.com and Kidobi for iPad.

Kidobis content library features preschool programming from top producers and distributors around the world, including CCI Entertainment, Distribution360, The Juno Company, Organa Kids, Studio100 Media, Your Family Entertainment, and many more. For more information about Kidobis content partners please visit our website.

For further information regarding Kidobi please contact:

Contact: Eric Sorenson eric(at)kidobi(dot)com Tel: +1 647 477 5620







VisiPak Adds High Speed Labeling Capabilities

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St. Louis, MO (PRWEB) June 19, 2012

The VisiPak division of Sinclair & Rush expands its package decorating capabilities with a major investment in new high-speed labeling equipment. Designed to apply labels to its line of clear plastic containers and tubes, the new process will allow VisiPak to significantly expand its ability to deliver complete packages to its customer base.

Our line of clear plastic packaging has always enjoyed a nice place in the market with companies looking for clear packages that allow products to show through the packaging on store shelves, said Jeff Barket, Director of Sales & Marketing for VisiPak and the Sinclair & Rush Companies. Of course, packages still need labels for branding elements, descriptive content, UPC codes and other information and we want to be able to offer this to our customers.

The new equipment features patented designs that ensure wrinkle free labeling and throughput rates that can outperform many other printing and decorating options. Plus, the labels offer excellent graphic detail, 360 degree coverage, and can be designed with up to 6 colors. These characteristics make the labels ideal for integrating UPC codes.

Plastic tubes and containers with diameters from 1 to 4 can run on the new equipment and labels as large as 8.5 high x 10 long can be applied.

By expanding our decorating capabilities, we make our customers job easier, reduce costs, and decrease the time it takes to design and manufacture a new package, added Barkett.

VisiPak also offers contract packaging services to those customers that want VisiPak to handle all aspects of the packaging process.

About VisiPak:

VisiPak specializes in the design and production of clear plastic packaging utilizing extrusion, thermoforming, injection molding and other fabricating and decorating technologies. The St. Louis based company provides clamshell packaging, clear plastic tubes, transparent boxes, blister packs, plastic trays and plastic containers, jars, and vials. The company offers many stock packaging solutions that are ready for immediate shipment. For more information visit http://www.visipak.com.







Hyannis Kitchen Remodeling Expert Announces Tips to Help Consumers Select the Right Cabinets for Their Home Remodeling Project

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Barnstable, MA (PRWEB) July 01, 2012

Kitchen cabinets account for over half the cost of a remodeling project according to the National Kitchen and Bath Association. Making price driven decisions, can sometimes lead to shoddy cabinet selections. Kitchen cabinets are at eye-level and can consume a good portion of kitchen space, making them a valuable design feature in the kitchen, emphasizing the importance of selecting quality cabinets.

Quality is subjective, every homeowner has a different set of expectations they are looking for in kitchen cabinets. I know I like to get the best products money will buy, but I often have to settle with what I can afford. I still try to buy the best quality even when it will cost a little extra, it is worth it because of the longevity of the product, said Toby Leary, Owner of Toby Leary Fine Woodworking.

Consumer Reports conducted a survey regarding the quality of kitchen cabinets, stock cabinets versus custom cabinets and found, Readers we surveyed who bought the least expensive kitchen cabinets were likelier to have problems down the road. This supports the truth behind the clich

ORTEC Hires Change Agent Jeff Wilson as Executive Vice President, Americas to Lead Sales and Marketing

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Atlanta, GA (PRWEB) June 28, 2012

A privately held Atlanta-based supply chain software provider, ORTEC, plans to super charge revenue growth and has hired software veteran Jeff Wilson as Executive Vice President, Americas to get the job done. Wilson has more than 25 years of experience within the software/technology industry building, transforming and evolving diverse businesses and optimizing sales productivity and operational efficiency. He has held prior senior management positions at INMAR, WHOOP, ARIBA and PROCURI and is widely recognized for his strategic vision and team building finesse.

We have tripled the number of customers over the past three years, doubled revenue and expanded our headquarters at 3630 Peachtree in Ritz Carlton Residence Tower, despite a global recession, stated Corne Aantjes, ORTECs CEO of the Americas. ORTEC is delighted to service iconic brands such as Walmart, Coca-Cola, FedEx, Proctor & Gamble and MolsonCoors. Jeff has joined our executive team to further propel our growth. He has great depth in software, sales, social/digital marketing, SaaS and mobile development. This aligns extremely well with our strategic initiatives. He is also really fun to work withwhich is why our customers love us.ORTEC is the worlds leading provider of advanced planning and optimization software. ORTEC software solutions achieve optimal route plans, real-time fleet scheduling and visibility, more efficiently built pallets and fuller truckloads, driving down costs at every point in the supply chain. In addition, ORTEC solutions enable increased delivery forecasting accuracy and improved customer service. ORTEC provides best-of-breed, SAP-embedded and SAP-certified solutions. In the area of advanced planning solutions, ORTEC has over 1,650 customers worldwide, over 550 employees and offices in Europe, North America, Asia and the Pacific Region. For more information about ORTEC visit http://www.ortec.com/us.







Clever Mojo Games Launches Kickstarter Project for Alien Frontiers iPad Game App

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Edmonds, WA (PRWEB) June 19, 2012

Clever Mojo Games, an Edmonds, WA board game design and publishing studio, has launched a project on Kickstarter.com to raise the $ 15,000 needed to complete the programming, graphics, and soundtrack on an iPad version of their award-winning 2010 board game release, Alien Frontiers. The project offers pledge levels from as little as $ 10.00 to a more ambitious $ 1,250.00 and backer rewards from a single copy of the completed app to a New iPad with an original piece of game art laser-etched onto the iPad’s aluminum back-panel. The crowdfunding project on Kickstarter.com ends on July 15, 2012 and backers will only be charged if the $ 15,000 goal is reached or exceeded by that date.

Alien Frontiers for iPad has been developing slowly over the last eighteen months with Clint Herron of Elkhart, IN USA as the lead programmer and Karim Chakroun of Besan

Chicago Porch Construction Expert Shares Advice on Adhering to Porch and Deck Inspection Codes

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Chicago, IL (PRWEB) July 01, 2012

In 2003, sweeping reforms were made by The City of Chicago to ensure the safety of balconies, porches and decks. The City began conducting extensive inspections. As a result, any deck or porch built before 2003 must meet specific codes or property owners will receive a citation from the City of Chicago, altering them they are in violation.

Homeowners, condo associations and management companies should be proactive before they receive a visit from the City Inspectors, said Frank Knight, owner of Mr. Porch. Mr. Porch has built over 400 porches in Chicago and the surrounding area and has never failed an inspection. Renters are finding their questionable decks and porches as a reason to withhold payment from property owners. Tenants are taking note of potential problems with their deck and porch, and notifying their landlord or property owner, said Frank. If no action is taken to make repairs, dwellers can call 311 to request an inspection by a building inspector.

What are inspectors looking for? Building inspectors perform porch and deck inspections, inspecting all elements of the porch including; the joists, beams, columns, stairs, hand and guard rails, ledger boards, connections and footings. All decks and porches must be able to support 100 pounds per square foot.

We perform two on-site inspections with the City of Chicago, one for footing and the second on-site inspection is for the final inspections. We expedite every drawing through the Citys Department of Construction and Permitting. We go to court for our customers for free, we can’t represent you, but we could testify that we have entered into a contract and we are moving forward to bring your building into compliance with the City of Chicago, said Frank.

Mr. Porch can provide architectural designs and plans. They also include a six month maintenance check and 2 year warranty on all porches.

We want to help homeowners get up to code, said Frank. To help, they are offering free inspections and free estimates. If you are not sure about your deck, you can call us up and can let you know if your porch is up to current code, free of charge, said Frank

To learn more about this company, please call their toll free number 877-677-6724 or visit their website http://www.mrporch.com

About Mr. Porch

Mr. Porch services include building and repairing wood porches and decks, steel porches, and fire escape restoration. The best and most affordable in the Chicago area, they offer free estimates, inspections, plans, permits, water sealant, a two-year warranty on all craftsmanship, and a six-month maintenance check-up. They serve the entire Chicago area and the surrounding communities.







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Scott G. Price to Serve as the 2012-2013 Chair of the Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants

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Tampa, FL (PRWEB) June 27, 2012

The FICPA is proud to welcome Scott as Chair, said Deborah Curry, FICPA President. Scott brings a wealth of experience in accounting, financial management, and regulatory policy matters. His knowledge and experience will be a valuable asset and significantly aid the Boards deliberations and strategic planning.

Price began his career with the Tampa office of Arthur Andersen LLP (Arthur Andersen), where he quickly became a firm-wide resource regarding SAS 70 audits. His clients at Arthur Andersen included telecommunications, financial-services and data-center companies. Price left Arthur Andersen in 2002 to form SAS 70 Solutions Inc., the first CPA firm to focus solely on performing SAS 70 audits. He served as president of the firm from 2002 to 2009. In 2009, he joined A-lign CPAs to broaden his services by providing cost-effective compliance solutions to companies across the globe. Price has performed more than 850 SAS 70/SSAE 16 audits and is widely recognized as the most experienced SAS 70/SSAE 16 auditor in the world.

Price, who joined the FICPA in 1998, is serving his seventh term on the Board of Governors and his fourth term on the Executive Committee. He has held chair and vice chair positions on several committees and has served on a number of sections and task forces.

Among his accomplishments, Price was a member of the inaugural class of the Tampa Bay Business Journal’s Top 30 business leaders under age 30; the Tampa Bay Business Journal’s Top 40 business leaders under age 40; and the CPA Technology Advisor’s 40 Under 40 influential CPAs in information technology. In addition to these roles, Price has served several terms on the Hillsborough County and West Central Florida Board for Junior Achievement.

“I am deeply honored to be appointed Chair of the FICPA and I look forward to working with the exceptionally talented individuals on both the Board and Management team, Price said. As a team, we will continue to work to fulfill FICPAs missions to continue to strengthen the CPA profession.

Price has served several terms on the Hillsborough County and West Central Florida Board for Junior Achievement. He attended Florida State University where he received a bachelors degree in Accounting and a Masters degree in Taxation. In addition to his CPA, Price holds several additional nationally recognized certifications. He lives in Tampa with his two children, Brooks and Adriana.







ForeSite Technologies Wins 2012 American Web Design Award

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East Hartford, CT (PRWEB) June 19, 2012

ForeSite Technologies of East Hartford, a full service web design and development and IT services firm has won a 2012 American Web Design Award for their design on the Shawmut Equipment website.

The site was designed and illustrated by ForeSites Art Director, Mike Dumlao, and programmed and developed by ForeSite Web Developer, Jeremy Davis. Photographs and copywriting were supplied by Kate Costelloe of Shawmut Equipment.

“Its very exciting to be recognized for our design work on the Shawmut Equipment website, Dumlao said. We were able to achieve something very creative, different, and fun, which really helps to separate Shawmut from their competition. A lot of careful thought went into the concept, design, typography, and color theory this is definitely one of our favorite additions to our portfolio.

The American Web design Awards are presented annually by Graphic Design USA and are sponsored by the Creative Group. Winners of the award are featured in the May issue of the GDUSA magazine, and will be highlighted on their website for a year.

Since 1997, ForeSite has been designing and developing standout Web Sites and providing insightful IT support to its clients. Serving clients in the Hartford, CT and Worcester, MA areas, ForeSite offers practical, tailored and creative solutions that fit a wide range of business needs. In 2011 ForeSite was named one of Inc. 5000′s fastest growing, privately held companies. For further information, call 1-866-464-7483 or visit foresitetech.com

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Factory Connect Integrates Fusion ioMemory to Increase Speed of Cloud-Based Software Suite

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SALT LAKE CITY (PRWEB) June 30, 2012

Factory Studios Inc. broke through barriers of big data production and transfer in the visual effects, animation and architectural design industries with the launch of Factory Connect, a cloud-based, on-demand six-piece animation software suite. Now, newly powered at the core by Fusion ioMemory memory and storage solutions, Factory Connect is even faster.

Adding Fusion ioMemory solutions to the core of Factory Connects groundbreaking platform further expedites every stepfrom conceptual inception to project completionof producing and transferring creative digital content. This increased speed further broadens work time between deadlines, and allows digital artists more time to elaborate on the creative possibilities of their projects.

Backing Factory Connects technologies with Fusion ioMemory unlocks the door to unparalleled production capabilities, said CTO of Factory Studios Inc., Tom Mikota. It develops an on-demand, turnkey solution for streaming cloud-based software to digital content creators across the globefrom large studios to individual artists.

Fusion ioMemory boosts Factory Studios Inc.s platform-as-a-service model of streaming software with unmatched power for data-intensive activities. The combination delivers unparalleled capabilities for rapid production and delivery, and looks to concrete itself as the standardized solution to big-data inefficiencies in the visual effects, gaming and animation industries.

With data delivery becoming an increasing challenge for productivity and creativity in digital content creation, Fusion-io is excited to be a part of Factory Studios unique and innovative cloud-based solution, said Vincent Brisebois, director of performance computing at Fusion-io. Incorporating flash-based ioMemory solutions, like the ioDrive2 and ioFX, with Factory Connect will provide users with the throughput and performance needed to unlock their creative potential and meet tight deadlines.

Pricing and Availability

Factory Connect is currently available with increased power at the core by Fusion ioMemory. Platform pricing is based on usage levels, making it cost effective for companies and/or projects of any size. To learn more about Factory Connect, go to http://www.factoryconnect.com/products

About Factory Studios Inc.

Factory Studios Inc. is a Salt Lake City-based technology company that provides a variety of services for the visual effects, gaming, animation, architecture, and engineering fields with its Factory Connect software. The software includes tools to stream big data, a meta-based file system, tools for digital workflow and enterprise management, a dynamic review system, and digital storefront. For more information about Factory Studios Inc., please visit http://www.factoryconnect.com/about.

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The Water Works Restaurant and Lounge In Philadelphia, PA Now Announces Patio Dining Facilities For Both Formal And Non Formal Gatherings

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Philadelphia, PA (PRWEB) June 29, 2012

Enjoy delicious business lunches in the Breezeway, or casual cocktails in the Caretakers Lounge at the Water Works Restaurant and Lounge. The superb setting, service, and dining found only at the Water Works Restaurant and Lounge will provide unmatched magic to special moments of every kind. The water works restaurant is a very reputed name in the whole of Philadelphia when it comes to hospitality. The place is frequently visited by celebrities like Sylvester Stallone and many more. Recently the place underwent renovation and after the process the place has now introduced patio dining facilities for both formal and non formal occasions.

A person can even create his or her own history at this Philadelphia Landmark Dining Experience with delectable world-class cuisine, first-class service, and unparalleled views. A person can simply make a reservation online or call 215.236.9000. All guests should note that outdoor seating with a view is based on availability and weather, and that their staff will make every effort to accommodate every guests unique requests, but they cannot guarantee specific seating.

About The Water Works Restaurant and Lounge:

In the early 1800s city leaders commissioned a talented, young engineer named Frederick Graff to design one of Philadelphiasand Americasfirst municipal water delivery systems. Meeting the challenge set before him with innovative engineering and architectural beauty, Graff originally employed steam engines to lift water to the reservoir high atop Faire Mountwhere the Philadelphia Museum of Art now stands. Over the years, the facility was adapted to house an aquarium and a public pool. During The Bicentennial in 1976, the Fairmount Water Works was honored as a National Historic Landmark.

Throughout the landmarks Golden Age the Fairmount Water Works was a point of great pride for Philadelphians. It was said that people havent truly experienced the city until they have visited this marvel. Its the mission of the Water Works Restaurant and Lounge to make that sentiment ring as true today as it did back then.







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