Dog Ear Publishing releases “Casinos of MIchigan” by Steven Hepker.

Hudson, MI (PRWEB) September 28, 2011

Michigan will have 26 casinos by late 2011, continuing a tradition of gambling since tribal gaming began in the state in the mid-1980s. This new book provides not only a resource to plan trips for those who enjoy visiting casinos but tips to become smarter players. The former newspaper reporter approaches casinos with his driving force – curiosity – talking to dozens of casino workers and gamblers, and learning the odds for games like blackjack, penny slots and craps.

Casinos of Michigan celebrates the gaming hobby, especially slot machines, focusing on the thrill of the chase and not tribal politics, laws and social issues. Over the course of the four-year project, the author visited casinos all over the state. The book offers a snapshot of each casino, its history, architecture, accommodations, food, overall personality and gambling experience, as well as tips to make the visit more fun – not necessarily more profitable.

The book tackles the topic in geographic areas, listing casinos in the Upper Peninsula, Lower Peninsula and Detroit. The final section is devoted to tips on playing better, such as joining the players’ club to build points and rewards quickly; even average gamblers can earn food and free or reduced room rates or concert tickets. Simple keys to becoming a happier gambler include setting daily limits on wins and losses, only gambling with money that can be lost, and being realistic about the odds of winning big.

Author Steven Hepker lives on a farm near Hudson, Mich., an hour from the nearest casino. He first visited a casino at age 28 in Atlantic City. Hepker, now a freelance writer, has been writing professionally for 30 years, mostly as a crime reporter. He won three dozen state and national awards from 1980 to 2009 while working at four daily newspapers in Michigan and Pennsylvania. Casinos of Michigan is his first book.

“Casinos of Michigan” retails for $ 14.95 and can be ordered at casinosofmichigan.com;

toll-free 888-770-2227;

or P.O. Box 248, Hudson, MI 49247.

The book also is available through Dog Ear Publishing

at Ingram, Amazon.com, Barnes & Noble and fine bookstores everywhere

The author can be contacted at 517-320-0011 or by e-mail at shepker66(at)gmail(doT)com.

CASINOS OF MICHIGAN

Steven Hepker

Dog Ear Publishing

ISBN: 978-145750-403-7                        208 pages                         $ 14.95 U.S.

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Tiare Technology Wireless WineList Solution at Bistrot Lepic & Wine Bar in Washington, DC

Cherry Hill, New Jersey (PRWEB) December 21, 2011

Tiare Technology announced today that it has deployed its patented Wireless WineList™ solution at Bistrot Lepic & Wine Bar in Washington, DC, one of the city’s top French restaurants and the first in the city to offer their guests Tiare’s iPad-based menu ordering solution for wine and cocktails.

The Wireless WineList application allows restaurant guests to easily view and order wines using a wireless Apple iPad tablet or other wireless device and Tiare’s proprietary software. Guests can use the tablets to peruse the wine list to discover the breadth of wines offered. They can also quickly sort the wines to display by region, varietal, price range or other categories, or click to search the database and pinpoint a specific selection.

The system displays extensive information about the restaurant’s wines, including tasting notes, vintage information, and background on the winery, the region or the grape varietals. Photos, wine labels, maps, videos and other information are also easily displayed.

Cyrille Brenac is at the helm of Bistrot Lepic’s wine program, featuring over 500 bottles in a custom-designed wine cellar. “I strive to feature French wines not commonly available in the United States,” Brenac says. “Tiare’s Wireless WineList system allows guests to easily review the wine list and learn about these wonderful wines. We are delighted to be the first restaurant in the city to feature this technology.”

Tiare’s Wireless WineList system is designed to meet the needs of both the wine expert and the wine novice. It offers powerful tools to allow oenophiles to easily sort, analyze and locate a particular selection, view a vertical collection or explore regional specialties. Casual users can learn about the restaurant’s offerings at their leisure, without the fear of intimidation.

The system is intended to complement, rather than replace, the personal attention of the sommelier or server. Guests can place selections onto the system’s Consideration List™ for discussion with the restaurant’s staff. The system can also be configured to page the staff with the guest’s selection, or even place the order directly to the restaurant’s point of sale system.

“We selected Tiare for their unique ability to customize the system to reflect the restaurant’s aesthetic, as well as to tailor the way the wines could be categorized,” Brenac says. “Other products just don’t have this flexibility.”

Brenac offers the Wireless WineList tablets to his guests in the main dining room as well as the upstairs wine bar. Ultimately, he would like to eliminate paper menus completely.

“Maintaining the list is now much more efficient because we can add or remove a wine, or change a vintage on a moment’s notice – and it is reflected immediately on the wine list,” says Brenac. Bistrot Lepic also features their expansive digestif offerings on the iPads.

“The Wireless WineList system is an exciting platform that allows restaurants to get the most from their wine program and increase wine sales,” says Jeff Krevitt, President of Tiare Technology. “What Tiare offers is a comprehensive and customized business solution for the restaurant – not just a do-it-yourself app.”

Tiare’s ordering solutions can be found across the United States and around the world. Those inside the Beltway can enjoy using the Tiare Wireless WineList at Bistrot Lepic, and if headed off to Iowa for the Caucuses, stop by the top restaurants in Des Moines, Centro and Django, to experience the Wireless WineList. Krevitt adds, “No matter what your party affiliation, everyone can agree that the Tiare Wireless WineList is a winning solution.”

About Tiare Technology

Tiare Technology develops and markets to the global hospitality and leisure industry wireless communication products and software services, using patented technology, that increase revenue, generate labor savings and enhance customer service. The company offers solutions that allow guests at hotels, resorts, casinos, cruise ships, stadiums and other leisure locations to order food, beverages, merchandise and services using wireless devices featuring proprietary software. Tiare products include the intelliChaise®, VIPSeat™ Restaurant, Wireless WineList™ and Tiare GuestBook™ ordering systems. The solutions offer interfaces to major point of sale systems. Tiare products seek to eliminate the use of paper – an eco-friendly platform to provide guests with information and services. The product platform has been granted U.S. and international patent protection (U.S. Patent 7,945,477). Founded in 2002, Tiare Technology is a privately held corporation based in New Jersey. For more information, visit http://www.tiaretech.com, email info@tiaretech.com or follow us on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn.

About Bistrot Lepic

There is no need to travel all the way to Paris to experience classic, regional and contemporary French cuisine. Bistrot Lepic & Wine Bar has been part of Georgetown’s culinary landscape since 1995. On Tuesdays we conduct complimentary wine tastings with producers in the search of the perfect complement for your meal. Join us upstairs at our Wine Bar where you will feel as comfortable as in your home. The Wine Bar features Live Jazz every Wednesday night. You can always gather your friends for a private dinner in the Wine Room, showcasing our 500-bottle wine cellar. Bistrot Lepic & Wine Bar has been awarded one of the “Ten Best Restaurants in the Country” by Bon Appétit and one of the “Top 40” restaurants by Zagat. Open daily for Lunch and Dinner. For more information and reservations contact: Bistrot Lepic & Wine Bar – 1736 Wisconsin Ave, NW – Washington, DC 20007 Tel: 202 333 0111 – mail@bistrotlepic.com or http://www.BistrotLepic.com.

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Maui, HI (PRWEB) March 30, 2005

Capitalizing on the growing popularity of mobile games and online poker, Mobile Pioneer, Inc. today announced the release of a “no limit” version of Maui Texas Hold’em, its mobile multiplayer poker game. As seen on TV, no limit games allow players to “go all in” — bet all their money — at any point in the game.

Maui Texas Hold’em features both limit and no-limit Texas Hold’em games for cell phones. Up to 8 live players at a time can be seated at a table. Play does not use real money, but in every other respect is similar to actual Texas Hold’em online poker. Maui Texas Hold’em lobbies support both limit and no limit games.

The application has been designed from the ground up to successfully overcome the constraints inherent in the mobile environment. To ensure live action, users can be notified when players are online by way of wireless email notification.

In addition to live multiplayer action, the Maui Texas Hold’em client software includes a powerful “shootout” format tournament for off-network play. Maui Texas Hold’em client software is available for over 30 handset models, including Nokia, Samsung, and Sanyo. New clients are made available on a continuing basis.

For additional information contact:

Charles Villa

Mobile Pioneer, Inc.

http://MauiTexasHoldem.com


808-778-9009

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Curaçao, NV (PRWEB) April 1, 2009

When the Final Four prop wagering options were posted at SPORTSBETTING.com, bettors immediately took aim at them, firing away at who they thought would “score the most points”, “have the most assists”, “win the MOP award” and more.

Part of the fun with the March Madness tournament is all the entertaining proposition wagers offered and with the Final Four weekend set, the wagering board at SPORTSBETTING.com, is full of options.

When it comes to the tournament’s Most Outstanding Player there are a number of ways for to go.

North Carolina forward Tyler Hansbrough is the odds-on favorite to be named 2009′s MOP at +250 and you need only take a look at the numbers to see why.

With the exception of his team’s Elite Eight tilt against Oklahoma, where he was limited to only 8-points, Hansbrough has averaged 20.3 ppg during March Madness.

Not to be outdone, Hansbrough’s teammate and North Carolina PG Ty Lawson has been playing despite a toe injury. In three games this tournament, Lawson has also averaged 20.3 ppg but has also averaged 6.7 assists per game; he’s listed at +350.

“The betting public put their money on Tyler Hansbrough as soon as the props went up,” stated the sportsbook manager from SPORTSBETTING.com.

“Another popular wager for the bettors early in the week has been the “Team to score the most points,” and once again the North Carolina Tar Heels are who they like.”

“However, at +400 odds, the UConn Huskies should be looked at as well. Heading into their Final Four matchup, they have been scoring points in the tournament so far.

SPORTSBETTING.com also has prop wagers listed for:

“Player to score the most points in the Final Four”

“Player who will be the top rebounder”

“Player who will have the most assists”

The online sportsbooks, are buzzing with activity heading into the weekend action…be sure to check out all the betting options.

SPORTSBETTING.com is known for their innovative prop wagering options, free contests, their industry-leading promotions and for being one of the most trusted names online.

For additional information on the Final Four Prop wagers please visit SPORTSBETTING.com

SPORTSBETTING.com has been operating online for over 11 years. They are one of the world’s largest sports websites.

Contact:

SPORTSBETTING.com

http://www.sportsbetting.com

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MSLO Cookie App

Sterling, VA (PRWEB) November 01, 2011

Callaway Digital Arts (CDA), leading publishers of innovative mobile and tablet applications for children and families, announces the inclusion of mobile shopping list and universal recipe box technology from ZipList, Inc. (http://www.ZipList.com) in a major update to Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, Inc.’s (NYSE: MSO) Martha Stewart Cookies™ App for iPad, iPhone and iPod touch. In addition, the update streamlines the recipes from the original version by grouping them into themed bundles, and also includes two new recipe bundles for the holidays — Sugar & Spice, sponsored by McCormick, and Holiday — each with crowd-pleasing favorites like Snickerdoodles, Spiced Holiday Sugar Cookies and Chocolate Gingerbread Bars.

The latest version of the Martha Stewart Cookies™ App is equipped with ZipList’s mobile shopping list and recipe box technology, which syncs users’ grocery lists and recipes with other items they have saved across the web. In addition, Martha Stewart Cookies™ seamlessly syncs with other apps, such as Martha’s Everyday Food™ App as well as recipe boxes from MarthaStewart.com and other ZipList food partner sites. This synchronization feature allows users to access all their favorite recipes as well as everything they need to purchase at the grocery store from one universal list.

“The Martha Stewart Cookies™ App is a great example of how ZipList technology can power food and recipe apps so that they showcase the best recipe ideas from chefs and are also extremely relevant and functional by incorporating any other items the user may want to cook or buy at their next trip to the grocer,” said Geoff Allen, CEO and Founder of ZipList.

“This new and improved version of Martha Stewart Cookies™ is more than an update—it sets a new benchmark,” says Callaway Digital Arts’ Chief Creative Officer Nicholas Callaway. “With an exciting new shopping list feature that incorporates ZipList’s inventive technology, users can now create personalized lists as they prepare to make Martha’s mouthwatering cookie recipes. The app is also chock-full of value for the consumer, with a custom-tailored, free pack of Sugar & Spice recipes sponsored by McCormick. Combining the highest-quality content, innovative design, and cutting-edge technology, Martha Stewart Cookies™ proves that iPad and iPhone are the cooking tools of tomorrow.”

For users who already own the Martha Stewart Cookies™ App, all the recipes from the original version are now available in an easier-to-search format along with a few additional free recipes.

In addition to the integration of ZipList’s technology, the updated version of the Martha Stewart Cookies™ App includes:

    A new platform featuring more than 90 recipes in themed recipe bundles such as:’
    Classic: Get back to the classics with Martha’s best recipes, including Chocolate Chip Cookies, Pecan Sandies, Lemon Squares, Biscotti, Hazelnut Meringues, and more.
    Chocolate: For all the chocolate lovers out there, this bundle includes Double-Chocolate Brownies, Mexican Hot-Chocolate Cookies, Chocolate Thumbprints, Salted Toffee–Chocolate Squares, and more.
    Kids’: Delicious and kid-tested, this fun bundle includes Slice-and-Bake Bull’s-Eye and Spiral Cookies, Iced Sugar Cookie Cutouts, Healthier Oatmeal Cookies, and more.
    Giftable: A gift from the kitchen is often the sweetest—and most appreciated—kind. Perfect for the holidays or any time of year, this bundle includes Hugs & Kisses Cookies, Pillowy Meringue Hearts, Matcha Tea Biscuits, and more.
    New recipe bundles perfect for the holidays:
    Sugar & Spice (Sponsored by McCormick): McCormick presents a collection of easy, crowd-pleasing recipes that feature the warm flavors of all your favorite spices and extracts. Includes Snickerdoodles, White-Chocolate-Kissed Gingerbread Cookies, Spiced Holiday Sugar Cookies, and more. Available for free now for a limited time, with recipes by McCormick.
    Holiday: Just in time for the holiday season, 20 festive treats to celebrate with, including Chocolate Gingerbread Bars, Iced Coconut Sugar Cookies, Walnut and Brown-Sugar Rugelach, and more. Available now for $ 0.99 through In-App Purchase.
    Instructional videos
    Baking tips
    Gift packaging ideas you can use this holiday season
    Kitchen timers & unit converters
    Ability to share favorite recipes via e-mail or Facebook
    Easy, visual browse & search features such as the Cookie Runway and a roulette-style recipe finder that allows users to search by flavor or type

The Martha Stewart Cookies™ App is available for $ 4.99 (iPad) and $ 2.99 (iPhone, iPod touch) from the App Store on iPad, iPhone and iPod touch or at http://www.itunes.com/appstore.

About ZipList, Inc.

ZipList is a market-leading online and mobile shopping list and recipe management service that enables shoppers to create and share grocery lists with family members. Users can arrange their lists by aisle or store, and can save recipes to a central recipe box. ZipList has partner tools, fully-branded white label experiences and SDKs available to enable media, lifestyle, grocery retail and consumer packaged goods properties to incorporate shopping list and recipe box features into their own sites and mobile apps. ZipList features can be found on Womansday.com, MarthaStewart.com, Martha’s Everyday Food iPhone app and on over 500 various food blogs and websites. ZipList is on the web at http://www.ZipList.com.

Follow ZipList on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/ZipList or become a Facebook Fan at http://www.facebook.com/ZipList. ZipList is also available as a free mobile app for iPhone and Android users. For more on these mobile apps, visit http://www.ZipList.com/apps.

About Callaway Digital Arts

Callaway Digital Arts (CDA) publishes innovative mobile and tablet applications for children and families. Funded in August 2010 with an investment from Silicon Valley’s Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers, CDA creates meaningful digital experiences that transform the way families connect with media and with each other. With a grant from the Department of Education, CDA is reinventing learning by creating a series of game-based mobile applications that builds reading and math skills for children ages two through eight. All but one of CDA’s apps have reached the number one position in the Books or Lifestyle categories in Apple’s App Store. In addition, CDA’s apps have been featured as App of the Week and among Apple’s Best Interactive Story Apps of 2010. For more information on Callaway Digital Arts, visit http://www.callaway.com.

About Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia

Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, Inc. (NYSE: MSO) is a diversified media and merchandising company, inspiring and engaging consumers with unique lifestyle content and distinctive products. The Publishing segment encompasses the company’s print and digital businesses and is comprised of four magazines, including MSLO’s flagship publication, Martha Stewart Living, periodic special issues, books, websites, digital apps, blogs, and more. The Broadcasting segment produces the Emmy-winning, daily television series, “The Martha Stewart Show,” and other original programming on Hallmark Channel, including “Mad Hungry with Lucinda Scala Quinn.” Broadcasting also encompasses Martha Stewart Living Radio on SIRIUS XM Channel 110. In addition to its media properties, MSLO offers high-quality Martha Stewart products through licensing agreements with carefully selected companies, including the Martha Stewart Collection exclusively at Macy’s, the Martha Stewart Living line of home-improvement products at The Home Depot, Martha Stewart Crafts with EK Success at Michaels, Jo-Ann Fabric, and independent retailers, the Martha Stewart Pets line at PetSmart, and the forthcoming Martha Stewart Home Office with Avery at Staples. In 2008, Emeril Lagasse joined the Martha Stewart family of brands; MSLO acquired the assets related to Lagasse’s media and merchandising business, including television programming, cookbooks, and emerils.com website and his licensed kitchen and food products. For additional information about MSLO, visit http://www.marthastewart.com/.

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Chester, WV (PRWEB) November 23, 2011

Many have compared Landau’s smooth vocals and phrasing to that of Frank Sinatra, a singer he’s always admired. Landau, from Logan, W.V., won the coveted America’s Got Talent competition in September 2011. As part of the AGT prize, Landau realized a lifelong dream and headlined a show in Las Vegas.

This sudden rise to fame has been in keeping with Landau’s roller-coaster ride of a life. As a young man, he was once reduced to sleeping in his car; he worked at a car wash during the months leading up to his TV performances—and was down to his last pair of pants and jacket when he arrived to sing in the AGT auditions at Radio City Music Hall.

Tickets for Landau’s December 23 show at Mountaineer Casino, Racetrack and Resort are available at moreatmountaineer.com, etix.com, or by calling the players club at 800-804-0468 Ext. 8297. Ticket prices are $ 10, $ 12, $ 15 and $ 20 by section.

Mountaineer Casino, Racetrack & Resort located in Chester, WV, is owned and operated by MTR Gaming Group. Mountaineer Casino features slot machines, table games, live poker tables, a thoroughbred racetrack, an upscale hotel with amenities, golf course, fine dining and entertainment, a theater and events center, and a convention center. Visit Mountaineer at http://www.moreatmountaineer.com or call 800-804-0468.

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miniSwap ES Trayless 2.5″ Enclosure

Union City, CA (PRWEB) January 10, 2012

FirmTek, LLC, the world’s leading developer of Serial ATA solutions for Apple Macintosh and PC systems, today announces the miniSwap/ES. An industry first and perfect for solid state drives (SSD) and 2.5″ Serial ATA (SATA) hard drives, the miniSwap/ES enclosure provides trayless, hot-swap, 2.5″ dual-bay, external enclosure support for Mac and PC computers.

The miniSwap/ES Changes Everything!

The trayless, dual-bay miniSwap/ES was created to provide 2.5″ storage devices with blazing fast SATA 6G bandwidth, amazingly simple disk mounting, ultra-quiet operation and user selectable digital power modes that support auto-on or manual power-on in the case of a power disconnect. The small, ultra-light, yet rugged miniSwap/ES can be integrated as a portable on-the-go 2.5″ dual-bay enclosure, or as a space saving, high performance, trayless 2.5″ desktop drive mounting station. Multiple miniSwap/ES enclosures can be cascaded to provide advanced RAID performance, expanded capacity and simple or complex storage configurations.

The miniSwap/ES incorporates an innovative backplane design with no internal cabling which helps to reduce electromagnetic interference (EMI) and improve convective cooling. It supports 2.5″ Serial ATA (SATA) hard drives and solid state drives (SSD). The unique miniSwap/ES trayless bay design supports standard 2.5-inch 9.5mm height devices along with 7mm, 12.5mm and even larger disks up to 14.9mm.

Do Away with the Tray

The miniSwap/ES silver aluminum chassis features an attractive design, made from extruded aluminum to keep weight at a minimum while maintaining firm structural rigidity. “Loading a 2.5-inch hard disk or SSD is as easy as inserting a bare drive into the miniSwap/ES and closing the bay door. That’s it! No tray, no screws and no tools required,” said Chi Kim Stanford, Vice President of Business Development. The high quality, detailed construction of the miniSwap/ES allows each 2.5″ drive to connect with the FirmTek direct-connect backplane and instantly communicate with the computer. Each miniSwap/ES bay is tied to the computer with its own dedicated eSATA data cable. This connection method maximizes performance while providing superior SATA controller compatibility.

Instant Data Access

The miniSwap/ES is compatible with virtually every external SATA host adapter and built-in SATA port. In addition, the SATA 6G miniSwap/ES enclosure can support bandwidth of up to 600MBytes/sec or 6.0Gbits/sec per drive. The trayless, direct-connect miniSwap/ES enclosure is designed to excel with audio/video editing, computer animation, digital photography, portable computing, storage expansion, backup and any application where external, flexible trayless, hot-swap, high performance, data storage is desirable. FirmTek customers who appreciate the power of SSD and the portability and quiet operation of 2.5″ storage devices will love the miniSwap/ES.

miniSwap/ES Key Features and Benefits

Attractive, durable, portable trayless enclosure supports dual 2.5-inch SATA SSD or HDD
Easy to set up: No screws, no drive tray required: Simply swap drives in seconds
Easy to operate: Simply open the door to insert or remove storage devices for virtually unlimited storage
Supports 7mm, 9.5mm, 12.5mm and 14.9mm drive heights
Smart Power Management: User selectable power settings for Auto-on or Manual Power-on
High performance design – Integrated direct-connect eSATA backplane; no internal cabling
High bandwidth design – SATA 6.0Gbps up to 600MB/sec per drive
Supports SATA 1.5G, 3G or 6G HDD or SSD 2.5-inch form factor with any capacity
Fully RAID capable: Compatible with operating system and host adapter based RAID solutions
Can be configured as JBOD or RAID and used with multiple miniSwap/ES enclosures
Power and activity LEDs for each hard drive
Aluminum case for maximum durability and heat dissipation
Ultra quiet, fan free, aluminum heat dissipation cooling system
High performance can handle multiple projects simultaneously
Perfect for both storage-hungry and speed-sensitive applications
Cross-platform, PC and Macintosh compatible: Operating system independent
Expand storage without overloading the computer’s power supply or increasing heat within its chassis
Works with Macintosh or PC with shielded Serial ATA ports running Mac OS X, Windows or Linux
Kensington security slot

Availability

The FirmTek miniSwap/ES is now available from FirmTek authorized resellers (Part# MS-ES). The standard model found at FirmTek resellers includes two SATA hard disks. Specially priced build-to-order miniSwap/ES bundles with custom pre-installed SATA hard disks or SSD configurations are available at the FirmTek Store. For more information or to purchase FirmTek products, please visit FirmTek’s website at http://www.firmtek.com.

About FirmTek

Headquartered in Silicon Valley and founded by former Apple engineers, FirmTek is a leading hardware and firmware research and development company focusing on storage technologies. The company takes pride in developing reliable, high performance computer storage solutions. FirmTek products are offered through FirmTek’s OEM and worldwide distribution channels. For information on how FirmTek helps users deploy, and organizations develop, advanced storage interface solutions, please visit FirmTek’s website at http://www.firmtek.com, or drop us a line at the FirmTek support page.

FirmTek, UltraTek, AV- Tek, SeriTek names and logotypes are trademarks of FirmTek, LLC. Apple, Macintosh, MacBook, MacBook Air, Mac Pro, MacBook Pro, Mac, and the Mac logo are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Incorporated. Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.

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San Francisco, Calif. (PRWEB) December 28, 2011

Two designers, 4 weeks and over $ 550,000 of crowd support is making the HiddenRadio a “not so hidden” success.

The success of this design has been so massive that the HiddenRadio has been selected as part of the 2012 gift box of the Academy Awards Oscar ceremony

The product is only available on Kickstarter until January 18th, and more than 3000 fans are not only backing it with dollars but with suggestions and ideas as well.

The product was designed on the basis of consumer intuition. No knobs, buttons, or displays: The user simply twists the sleek metallic or graphite black housing to elegantly adjust the volume. With a simple twist of the cap you can literally lift the roof with booming sound.

“Our supporters have asked and we have listened. The extra money has allowed us to add new features and deliver an even higher quality product”, says Australian designer John Van Den Nieuwenhuizen now based out of San Francisco. John and his business partner Vitor Santa Maria founded Hidden Design over 4 years ago. Vitor is from Rio de Janeiro but has been a designer in Milan for over 18 years.

“Our approach is to create simple designs which make a positive impact in people’s lives,” says Vitor. The device is both elegant and extremely useful. Several speakers can be placed around the house, creating abundant sound inside as well as outdoors.

It provides several functions: it’s a wireless Bluetooth speaker with FM radio that works with leading electronic devices like iPhones, iPods, iPads, or any other smartphones, tablets and computers. It runs on rechargeable batteries, which last over 30 hours on a single charge. There is also a standard 3.5 mm audio jack for connecting with non-Bluetooth devices.

A single HiddenRadio and Bluetooth Speaker delivers pure, powerful sound to over 80 dB. “We’ve tested it side by side with leading products on the market, and it has excelled in both sound quality and battery life,” says John.

The HiddenRadio is available now at Kickstarter.com. The clock is ticking down to pre-order and be the first to own the Bluetooth wireless speaker with FM radio. People can support the development of this product through Kickstarter.com by pre-ordering their unit for $ 119, which will normally retail for $ 175. This will secure delivery of a limited-edition product directly to their homes with global shipping included.

The designers have already invested over $ 50,000 to develop the product and the capital raised through Kickstarter.com will be spent on injection molding tools, Bluetooth certification, initial inventory, and other equipment necessary for mass production.

Just in time for the holiday gift season, this is a chance to promote and support the production of this simple, useful and elegant product before it hits the main market.

Orders can be placed for a limited time at: http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/2107726947/hidden-radio-and-bluetooth-speaker

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San Jose, Costa Rica (PRWEB) August 9, 2006

Cindy Margolis updated her list of celebrity break up odds today on WagerWeb.com (http://www.WagerWeb.com), one of Internet’s largest betting sites. WagerWeb.com offers odds surrounding the hottest issues in worldwide entertainment and sporting news. More than 50 percent of the site’s bettors correctly picked Dave Navarro and Carmen Electra to split first when the initial odds were posted earlier this summer.

“The public is sharp and certainly has a knack for predicting celebrity couple break ups,” says Cindy Margolis, the self-made Internet superstar model who spearheads the entertainment odds on WagerWeb.com. Margolis recently signed a one-year endorsement deal with the betting site and will be shooting a 2007 WagerWeb.com swimsuit calendar in Costa Rica this month.

Margolis says that in conjunction with WagerWeb.com, she’s looking forward to presenting the betting public the most updated odds surrounding the hottest news in the entertainment industry. The odds asking which couple will publicly announce their break up first are as follows:

Cameron Diaz/Justin Timberlake -200 Bet $ 200 to win $ 100 profit

Britney Spears/Kevin Federline +100 Bet $ 100 to win $ 100 profit

Whitney Houston/Bobby Brown +200 Bet $ 100 to win $ 200 profit

Denise Richards/Richie Sambora +400 Bet $ 100 to win $ 400 profit

Jim Carrey/Jenny McCarthy +500 Bet $ 100 to win $ 500 profit

Pam Anderson/Kid Rock +600 Bet $ 100 to win $ 600 profit

Kate Hudson/Chris Robinson +700    Bet $ 100 to win $ 700 profit

Katie Holmes/Tom Cruise    +800 Bet $ 100 to win $ 800 profit

Madonna/Guy Ritchie +1000 Bet $ 100 to win $ 1000 profit

Christine Baumgartner/Kevin Costner +1200 Bet $ 100 to win $ 1200 profit

Reese Witherspoon/Ryan Phillippe +1400 Bet $ 100 to win $ 1400 profit

Angelina Jolie/Brad Pitt +1600 Bet $ 100 to win $ 1600 profit

Beyonce/Jay-Z +2000 Bet $ 100 to win $ 2000 profit

About WagerWeb

WagerWeb.com, founded in 1997, is a privately held, offshore online gaming company, fully licensed and located in San Jose, Costa Rica. With nearly 10 years of experience, innovation and gaming technology, Wagerweb.com features a sportsbook, a racebook and casino including poker, and has accepted more than 59,000,000 wagers since the company’s launch.

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Customers Can Easily Book Appointments on Their Smart Phones

Costa Mesa, CA (PRWEB) December 01, 2011

ScheduleMAX.com, a new online scheduling and payment processing company for appointment driven businesses, aims to save service providers an hour a day and increase their revenue by 10-30%. The cloud-based software offers service providers such as hair stylists, massage therapists, estheticians, fitness trainers, counselors and more the opportunity to have a virtual schedule they can see anywhere they have Internet access. Their customers can book appointments online 24/7 and receive automatic confirmations and reminders via email and text.

“We see more and more customers want to book appointments online and after hours. They don’t want to wait until someone is open or to play phone tag to book an appointment,” says Natalie Eckdahl, Chief of Customer Love and Operations. “This is the NOW generation.”

In fact, it was based out of her own desire to book appointments online that Natalie, an MBA graduate from Southern Methodist University in Marketing and Entrepreneurship, encouraged her husband, a software developer, to team with her to create a solution. “I love to organize and plan my schedule in advance. On Sunday evenings, I review my work and personal appointments for the week and that is when I might remember I need to schedule a hair cut. My salon is not open on Sunday or Monday, so I can’t make an appointment until Tuesday. By then, I am in the midst of my busy week and forget to make an appointment. My hair stylist has now lost revenue for that week and instead of seeing me every 6 weeks, ends up seeing me every 8-9 weeks. Because it is inconvenient for me to book an appointment, I end up booking on average 3 fewer appointments a year which results in 30% less revenue for my hair stylist.”

The service providers using ScheduleMAX.com do not sit behind a computer all day, thus they are looking for a solution that is simple for them and their customers. “We used the latest technology to create an easy to use, but feature rich software that anyone can set-up in a matter of minutes. ScheduleMAX was designed from the ground up to be accessed via the Internet and to work optimally on mobile devices,” says Mark Eckdahl, Chief Evangelist.

“Customers appreciate the ability to have an instant web presence through our free public profile page or to embed a Book Now button into their own business website, “ says Natalie. “We also can integrate payment processing so that service providers can easily enforce their cancellations policies and do scheduling and payment all in one place.”

The ScheduleMAX team is excited to help other entrepreneurs. “We wanted to create a company that helps others grow their businesses. Our team has worked tirelessly over the last year to accomplish that goal,” says Mark.

ScheduleMAX.com offers a 30-day free trial that does not require a credit card. Following the free trial, the software is $ 25/month for up to 5 employees. See how easy it is to get started by watching our demo video.

About ScheduleMAX.com

ScheduleMAX.com is a new online scheduling and payment processing software used by service providers in a variety of industries to allow their customers to book appointments online 24/7. Service providers such as hair stylists, massage therapists, estheticians, fitness trainers, counselors, financial professionals, mobile business owners and more can access their calendar from their computers, smart phones and tablets. The software is intuitive so anyone, regardless of their computer skills, can be up and running in a matter of minutes.

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