AVerMedia Unveils EzRecroder 130, PC-free HD Recorder for Simple Video Archiving

AVerMedia Unveils EzRecroder 130, PC-free HD Recorder for Simple Video Archiving

AVerMedia Unveils EzRecroder 130, PC-free HD Recorder for Simple Video Archiving

Fremont, California (PRWEB) March 26, 2015

Light and portable,EzRecorder 130 provides an unsurpassed quality of 720p/1080p. In addition, the EzRecorder 130 enables users to store HD video clips from Xbox, Wii U, PC Game, HDMI cameras, surveillance cameras, iPod or iPhone videos, and more with its swift, powerful HD video capture ability. With its timer recording function, the user will never have to miss on their favorite show anymore. Moreover, the EzRecorder 130 can handle the entire HD video recording task independent of a computer, which means PC is not required to maximize the EzRecorder 130’s features. Best of all, installation is easy and the set-up is smooth.

The EzRecorder 130 boasts an advanced H.264 hardware compression technology, allowing it to archive stunning high-definition video in the most efficient way. Its phenomenal color and imaging performance has established a higher standard for HD capture products. Even fast-paced football games can be recorded with precision. Furthermore, it provides comprehensive recording information, including video quality and remaining hard disk space. Users for whom TV represents an integral part of their everyday lives will find the timer recording function especially beneficial: simply select a show in advance to be recorded and preset the TV to that channel of choice, and the EzRecorder will begin the recording process automatically. Even better, snapshot individual frames during playback. Whether showing TV shows or football games, the playback capability allows you to experience personal video from small lens to the big screen.

In addition to its video capture features, the dark, stylish shell of the EzRecorder 130 makes it a sleek complement for any living room. First-time users will also find the menu format both straightforward and effortless to navigate, while the gallery with thumbnail view will easily guide users to their recordings or snapshots. The “recall” button provides on-the-spot reviewing, while footage can be edited both instantly on TV or transferred to a computer. This superlative HD capture box is undoubtedly a must-have piece of equipment for archiving HD video.

To see EZRecorder in action, please watch the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CUot_TAxysY

EzRecorder 130 can be purchased from Amazon, Newegg and other major online retailers. For more product features and detailed specifications, please visit http://www.avermedia.com

About AVerMedia Technologies
The AVerMedia Technologies (http://www.avermedia.com) is the preeminent name in designing, manufacturing and marketing multimedia products. Alongside a full-line of TV tuner and personal video recorder, AVerMedia provides high quality video capture, converting and streaming devices for consumer, corporate and industrial markets. AVerMedia Technologies is committed to enriching entertainment experiences and promoting effective communication between people. Founded in 1990, AVerMedia became a public company in 2000. AVerMedia adheres to the latest green manufacturing standards in delivering the highest quality products.

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AudioBook "9 Rules of a Serial Goal Digger" by Abdel 'Sosa' Russell Is Now on Spotify and Rhapsody Music Streaming Services

AudioBook "9 Rules of a Serial Goal Digger" by Abdel 'Sosa' Russell Is Now on Spotify and Rhapsody Music Streaming Services

AudioBook "9 Rules of a Serial Goal Digger" by Abdel 'Sosa' Russell Is Now on Spotify and Rhapsody Music Streaming Services

9 Rules of a Serial Goal Digger

New York, New York (PRWEB) February 24, 2015

Abdel 'Sosa' Russell is the CEO of MVB Entertainment LLC, a popular independent music publishing and talent management company in Rockland County, New York.

Sosa recently released an audiobook companion to his feature in the "Goal Diggers" documentary series, on iTunes. The audiobook "9 Rules of a Serial Goal Digger" was featured in iTunes' New and Noteworthy Spoken Word audiobook section when it was released, and now it is available on all music streaming services.

The 15 minute, 9 track mini audiobook goes over the 9 rules and business practices that Sosa still adheres to, till this very day. His purpose for releasing an audiobook was to hopefully reach up-and-coming entrepreneurs involved in the music and entertainment business.

"You have to be able to see through walls to make it in the music business, as an independent business person/entrepreneur. I can speak to this because I came in this business over a decade ago. And if it wasn't for my perseverance and persistence, I would have given up a long time ago".

"9 Rules of a Serial Goal Digger" by Abdel Russell is published by AaronAden Publishing, and is now available in every digital store. including iTunes, Xbox Music, Rhapsody, Spotify, and much more.

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Harbor Village Detox Extends Its Inpatient Medical Detox Services to Lancaster County

Harbor Village Detox Extends Its Inpatient Medical Detox Services to Lancaster County

Harbor Village Detox Extends Its Inpatient Medical Detox Services to Lancaster County

USA (PRWEB) February 25, 2015

According to Lancaster Online, on Feb. 2nd the county has run out of available funds to offer the residents of Lancatser county with crucial drug and alcohol treatment for addiction. The article states that most residents do not possess private insurance, or are ineligible for Medicaid. Lancaster Online announced that the county has depleted its $ 500,000 rehabilitation fund in November. The article states that local officials are attempting to enroll patients in outpatient rehabilitation.

Harbor Village Detox is an inpatient medical detox center that is devoted to rescuing people suffering from substance abuse disorders nationally. In response to Lancaster County’s crisis, the drug and alcohol rehabilitation center cordially invites residents suffering from the effects of addiction to enroll in its facility located in south Florida to undergo medical detoxification treatment- which is the precursor to outpatient and inpatient rehabilitation. In the past, the facility has arranged flight arrangements for its patients around the nation.

Harbor Village Detox is an inpatient medical detox center that is JCAHO accredited, and offers the apex in drug and alcohol rehabilitation. A medical associate from the facility comments on the situation in Lancaster County, “Stories like these are heartbreaking, because there [in Lancaster County] you can clearly see that there are people who are seeking help, but are being denied because of a lack of government appointed funds. Which indicates that we are either underestimating the number of people who are in need of drug or alcohol treatment, or perhaps more people are beginning to seek treatment for their addiction. Our facility receives patients from across the nation regularly. We try to target areas that are in need especially.”

The inpatient medical detox facility, Harbor Village Detox, is based in sunny South Florida, and offers its clients a luxury drug and alcohol detoxification experience. The facility couples western medicine with holistic eastern healing, ensuring their patients have a well rounded approach to treating substance abuse disorders. The medical staff at harbor Village Detox works around the clock to offer patients continual medical care to stave off the painful effects of withdrawal. The drug and alcohol treatment center offers their clients private bedrooms with Netflix and Xbox access, group therapy, full spa and salon services, and curative yoga, meditation, and acupuncture.

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Drug Addicts and Mental Health Patients Swell in Indianapolis, Harbor Village Detox Offers Drug and Alcohol Treatment

Drug Addicts and Mental Health Patients Swell in Indianapolis, Harbor Village Detox Offers Drug and Alcohol Treatment

Drug Addicts and Mental Health Patients Swell in Indianapolis, Harbor Village Detox Offers Drug and Alcohol Treatment

USA (PRWEB) February 26, 2015

The Indy Star reported on Feb. 2nd that a change in legislation will soon release low offending prisoners to jail in Franklin County. Local officials are concerned that the swell of drug addicts and those suffering from mental health disorders will suffer because their jails are not properly staffed, nor equipped to effectively treat either condition. Conversely, local officials are not keen to allow untreated drug addicts and mental health patients free to roam without treatment or supervision from the state. There are 14,000 low level offenders who are set to make the move from prison to jail. Harbor Village Detox is a detoxification facility nestled in serene south Florida. The treatment center offers halfway house services for those suffering from substance use disorders around the nation. The facility is extending its drug and alcohol treatment services to the families of those affected by t his recent change of protocol in Indianapolis.

According to the Indy Star, low level offenders will be disbursed between jails, which are meant to hold people awaiting sentencing. Local officials are concerned that those in need of drug rehabilitation treatment and extensive arrays of medications will forgo treatment; jails are are ill equipped to handle the special cases of their new residents.

Overcrowding concerns make this transition increasingly complicated. Murphy asserts that the new law will financially tax jails and community correction programs, as about one third of jails are overcrowded. According to the Indy Star, Murphy asserts that jails do not have any drug treatment programs for those suffering from abuse. The chance for relapse is high.

A Harbor Village Detox associate comments, “What’s happening in Indianapolis is deeply concerning. When addicts are denied proper treatment for their addictions, situations can get very desperate, fast. There is a reason that there are professionally trained addiction counselors, and it is because these people need help to really do well in society. Subjecting them to circumstances where that treatment is denied them is risky, and poses a great threat to the welling of that individual.”

For the betterment of all, Harbor Village Detox is extending its services to the families of those who will be affected by the recent transitioning from prison to jail. The facility provides drug and alcohol treatment, and subsequent halfway house programs for those who need the stability of continued help after drug detoxification and rehabilitation.

Harbor Village Detox is a drug detoxification facility serving the entire US. They establish their practice under the tenants of compassion, excellence, and effective drug and alcohol treatment. Their luxury drug and alcohol treatment center is furnished with opulent amenities to help the detoxification process go smoothly. The center provides each patient with private bedrooms equipped with Netflix and Xbox access, gourmet meals, 24/7 medical treatment, and full spa and salon services.

For more information about drug and alcohol treatment at Harbor Village Detox visit http://harborvillageflorida.com/ or call
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A New Study May Have an Answer to Treating Cocaine Addiction

A New Study May Have an Answer to Treating Cocaine Addiction

A New Study May Have an Answer to Treating Cocaine Addiction

USA (PRWEB) February 27, 2015

Cocaine is an extreme stimulant, causing the people who take it to experience intense depression and hostility. In a joint effort between Australian and American universities, drug addiction treatment, and specifically addicts of cocaine, may soon rejoice in what has been a breakthrough in figuring out how to negate the addictive biological response of cocaine, according to 7 News on Feb. 4th. According to the article, researchers discovered that the brain is continually communicating with the immune system; when drugs are introduced into the body, the response from the brain inadvertently triggers a biological effect that is responsible for the addiction. Researchers have found a way to negate the addictive response induced by the brain, and are hopeful that future research will reveal itself as a means to mobilize efforts to combat a variety of different addictive drugs. Harbor Village Detox is a drug and alcohol treatment center located in South Florida. The inpatient medical detox center is committed to offering its clients the pinnacle in drug treatment.

An associate from Harbor Village Detox comments on the recent article published by 7 News, “This is an exciting breakthrough in drug treatment- it’s almost like discovering a new methadone, but for a different type of addictive substance. The more tools we are armed with, the more effective we can be for our patients who are struggling with the effects of substance abuse. There ought to be a push for more research like this, or rather, more funds allocated to give this research a viable vehicle to reach fruition.”

When asked about what a “cure” for cocaine would mean for the realm of rehabilitation treatment a Harbor Village associate commented, “‘Cure’ is a word I would stay away from. Addiction is a careful balance of physical addiction and mental addiction. You can’t really cure habits that foment addiction without the aid of therapy- and often extensive therapy at that. But I think medicines that can stave off the physical addiction of drugs are long overdue. For rehabilitation treatment specifically, it would give patients suffering from addiction a security blanket to fall back on in the event of relapse. For patients who are open to treating addiction with medication, this new drug could function as a replacement for cocaine, and could spurn a new line of suboxone-like treatment that ultimately avoid relapse all together. I think there are great possibilities here.”

Harbor Village Detox is a drug and alcohol treatment center that is committed to revitalizing the lives of its patients. Their philosophy is to treat drug addiction with western medicine and eastern holistic healing. The medical staff at Harbor Village Detox is available 24/7 to treat the withdrawal symptoms patients experience during the medical detoxification process. Each patient is provided with their own private room with Netflix and Xbox access, and are offered gourmet meals to promote the healing process. Patients are able to participate in group therapy and curative yoga and meditation sessions.

For more information about the drug and alcohol treatment center, Harbor Village Detox, visit http://harborvillageflorida.com/ or call 1-855-290-4261.

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Returning Judges in Best in Biz Awards 2015 International Announced

Returning Judges in Best in Biz Awards 2015 International Announced

Returning Judges in Best in Biz Awards 2015 International Announced

Best in Biz Awards 2015 International logo

Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) March 12, 2015

Best in Biz Awards, the only international business awards program judged by members of the press and industry analysts, is pleased to officially announce the initial panel of judges in its third annual International awards program. The judges being announced today have each taken part in judging panels from previous program years and represent a broad array of media and press in countries such as Australia, Brazil, Canada, Cyprus, Germany, Greece, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Nigeria, Philippines, Singapore, Spain, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom and United States. The complete judging panel, including new additions to the high-profile group, will be announced in April.

The judges returning to the Best in Biz Awards 2015 International judging panel from previous years’ programs are:

1.    ARD (Germany), Dominique Lars Ziesemer (returning from 2014 EMEA panel)
2.    Asian Power (Singapore), Nikki Tacata-Aborque
3.    BBC Radio Leeds (United Kingdom), Barrie Pepper (returning from 2014 EMEA panel)
4.    Bennett Business Connections (Canada), Sharon Bennett
5.    Business Breakfast (United Arab Emirates), Brandy Scott (returning from 2013 EMEA panel)
6.    Choice (Australia), Rosalyn Page
7.    Computer Hoy (Spain), Jaime Rodriguez-Guerra
8.    CTV (Canada), Eric Alper
9.    Gamers Intuition (United States), Didi Cardoso
10.    InBusiness (Cyprus and Greece), George Georgallides
11.    Irish Independent (Ireland), Martina Devlin
12.    J Arnold & Associates (Canada), Jon Arnold
13.    Jerusalem Post (Israel), Baruch Lipschitz (returning from 2014 EMEA panel)
14.    Kaiser The Sage (Philippines), Jason Acidre
15.    TechHim (India), Himanshu Gupta
16.    The Engaging Brand (United Kingdom), Anna Farmery
17.    Vancouver Sun (Canada), Don Cayo (returning from 2013 panel)
18.    Ventures Africa (Nigeria), Douglas Imaralu
19.    Vyapar (India), Madhu Barbhaya
20.    Wirausaha & Keuangan (Indonesia), Isdi Isdiyanto
21.    WirelessDuniya (India), Sidhartha Bezbora
22.    Xbox Plus (Brazil), Marcos A.T. Silva

More information on the 2015 International judging panel, including short biographies of the judges, can be found on the Best in Biz Awards International website at: http://intl.bestinbizawards.com/intl-2015-judges.

Entries in Best in Biz Awards 2015 International are being accepted until the regular entry deadline on March 27 and the late entry deadline on May 15, in 60 categories, including Company of the Year, Fastest-Growing Company of the Year, Most Innovative Company of the Year, Best Place to Work, Support Department of the Year, Executive of the Year, Founder/Entrepreneur of the Year, Innovator of the Year, Most Innovative Product of the Year, Enterprise Product of the Year, Best New Product of the Year, Best New Version of the Year, Product Line of the Year, App of the Year, PR Campaign of the Year, Film or Video of the Year, Blog of the Year and Website of the Year.

Judging in Best in Biz Awards 2015 International will take place in June 2015, with the judges’ scores combined and averaged to determine winners for each category. Winners will be announced in July 2015.

About Best in Biz Awards
Best in Biz Awards recognizes top companies for their business success in company, team, executive, product and PR/media categories as judged by established members of the press and industry analysts. Best in Biz Awards honors are conferred in two separate programs annually: the U.S. and Canada, and International. Entries for Best in Biz Awards 2015 International are currently being accepted from all companies worldwide until May 15, 2015. Any organization from any industry in the world can enter any of the more than 60 company, department or team, executive, product and PR/media categories. For more information about the International program, visit: http://intl.bestinbizawards.com.

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Pantomime Corporation Granted Mobile Virtual Reality Patent

Pantomime Corporation Granted Mobile Virtual Reality Patent

Pantomime Corporation Granted Mobile Virtual Reality Patent

Virtual Reality user swinging an iPad to interact in Virtual Worlds

San Francisco, California (PRWEB) March 05, 2015

Pantomime Corporation, a California bay area startup (http://pantomimecorp.com), today announced it has been granted a United States patent covering the use of mobile devices to reach into virtual reality worlds and interact in 3D. For this week's Game Developer Conference, the company unveiled video of users reaching into shared virtual worlds to play real-time networked games, across all the major consumer mobile and computer platforms.

Key applications of the patented Pantomimeâ„¢ technology include realistic 3D mobile games and online multi-user social networks, where users can accurately swing virtual paddles, handle objects, move and see their virtual hands, and control avatar bodies with expressive body language.

For the immersive head-mounted displays usually associated with virtual reality, Pantomime’s solution provides a much needed way to reach in and interact.

In many applications of the patented technology, no virtual reality headset or other wearable device is needed.  Users can reach into virtual worlds with the tablets and smart phones they already own, seeing the worlds through ordinary computer and mobile screens, and optionally, through VR headsets as well.

CONSUMER REVOLUTION: INTERACTIVE VR WITH NO NEW HARDWARE
Pantomime co-founder and CEO David Levitt said, “Pantomime will help change Virtual Reality from a passive medium like movies to an interactive one like videogame -- with no hardware cost.  Even more important, Pantomime lets ordinary consumers join in with whichever computers they’ve got, without requiring a headset or other new hardware.  That means much more sharing, faster adoption by consumers, and more synergy with the game software industry.  In that sense Pantomime’s market is much bigger than what we’ve been calling Virtual Reality up to now.  Beyond 100,000 developers with headsets, we can reach 500 million mobile consumers."

The company will make the technology available to third parties, licensing its patents and cross-platform Pantomime Platformâ„¢ software to mobile, game and social software developers.

PATENTED MOBILE TRACKING SOLUTION
The navigation method in the issued patent, a support and geometry based method, enables fast, accurate motion tracking with low latencies, high frame rates, no jitter or drift, and no need for a camera or vision processing.  This allows the software to finely track real 3D user motions in the virtual world, in part by knowing the size and shape of the device it is running on.  Any mobile device with standard sensors becomes a gyro-stabilized 3D game controller or VR paddle.  A mobile device with a screen and a rear-facing camera becomes a glass portal into virtual reality, while computers with front-facing cameras become VR portals with built-in mirrors.

Since the Pantomime algorithms track relative motion, users can move through the virtual world by walking or tumbling a device across a real table; or they can keep the device in one place and ‘pantomime’ the steps and motion across the table.  Users can thus keep the mobile device at a comfortable distance without disturbing the virtual world, or can carry it with them anywhere.  Users can also move and turn in the world by touching the mobile screen.  This provides users the ultimate freedom to reach in and to move, or not to move, when playing.

MAKES VIRTUAL REALITY INTERACTIVE
Dr. Levitt was an inventor and product manager at VPL Research, the firm that coined the term Virtual Reality and sold the first commercial systems in the 1990s.  The VPL system included a 3D device for reaching in and interacting in virtual worlds known as the DataGlove.  Today’s emerging VR systems, such as the Oculus DK-2 and the Samsung Gear VR introduced last year, provide no direct way to reach in in 3D.  Instead, devices from other vendors for reaching in may cost $ 300 or more â€" more than the cost of the VR headset.

Because these systems have lacked native reach-in technology, early Virtual Reality experiences typically let users look around but allow very little interaction.  Instead of reaching in, users may turn their heads to face an object in the world and then tap a trackpad on their temple to select it, or operate a game joystick in their lap while neither their hands nor the joystick is visible in the virtual world.

In contrast, Pantomime users interact easily by moving ordinary mobile devices.  They can see them all in the shared virtual world, along with animation of their hands and the table supporting them; and can handle any virtual tool or avatar they’d like to control in 3D.

NEW VIDEO REVEALED
The patent announcement was accompanied by new video at the company web site showing:

iPads, Androids, iPhones, Macs and PCs wirelessly connected in shared virtual worlds For each real mobile device, an identical one in the virtual world precisely tracking its motion Tablets and smart phones joined by desktop and laptop computers in competitive game play Realistic animated 3D hands lifting, moving and swinging the virtual devices handball and 4 player soccer games game play in a moving vehicle realistic virtual devices covers and cases panoramic virtual stadiums with jumbo TV screens

Leading virtual reality firms welcome Pantomime's approach to making virtual worlds more interactive and more accessible to consumers.  Arthur van Hoff, CTO of cinematic virtual reality firm Jaunt, says, "Combining Pantomime's approach with Jaunt's, you'll not only be teleported to Paris under the Eiffel Tower and see it all around you - you'll be able to interact, socialize, and play games at a table in a cafe below â€" with real people who might actually be joining from Tokyo."

ABOUT PANTOMIME CORPORATION
Pantomime Corporation was founded in April 2014 by virtual reality pioneer Dr. David Levitt and Don Hopkins, core programmer for the most successful PC game franchise in history, The Sims.  The firm quickly won the Silicon Valley Launch World Cup for Digital Media / Mobile.

Pantomime Corporation's revolutionary virtual reality software platform turns any tablet, smart phone or computer into a portal into shared virtual worlds -- headgear optional.  Pantomime™ lets any mobile user visit shared worlds, reach in, and interact.  Pantomime thus lifts the key barriers to mass adoption of VR by consumers: easy access, reaching in, sharing, and mobility. Pantomime will release its first product Pantomime Playground, now in beta testing, this month.

Pantomime’s founders first applied for this patent, Methods for Real-Time Navigation and Display of Virtual Worlds, in 2011.  Pantomime Corporation acquired their intellectual property rights when the company was founded in April 2014.  The issued patent is US 8,872,854.  Multiple related patents are pending.

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Fork Particle Effects SDK Version 6 Released with Character Animation Effects Director Feature

Fork Particle Effects SDK Version 6 Released with Character Animation Effects Director Feature

Fork Particle Effects SDK Version 6 Released with Character Animation Effects Director Feature

SAN FRANCISCO (PRWEB) March 25, 2015

Fork Particle, the leading maker of the effects technology that appears as brilliant, realistic effects in games and simulations, has announced Fork Particle version 6.0 is now available for game developers. This new version introduces a major feature, Character Animation Effects Director, a technology that allows artists to create and view particle effects on their 3D animated characters.

"We strive for innovation so our customers are always on the cutting edge of particle effects tools and technology. In version 6.0, our new major feature, Character Animation Effects Director, is an exciting new addition which is based on the feedback of our loyal community of Fork Particle users. We are thrilled about this launch," said Noor Khawaja, founder & CEO of Fork Particle.

Character Animation Effects Director feature allows you to play your character model animations in Fork Particle Studio. In the Particle Studio’s classic Director mode, the artist can attach particle effects with the FBX Model. Enhanced user friendliness of Fork Particle Studio includes user control of such details as the length of the effects segments, control over FBX animation start/stop, and attaching effects to desired skeletal animation bone nodes such as head, wrists, and fingers. Artists associate characters’ animations with the effects they create. For example, a character sword swipe can have a sword trail or a heavy punch animation can have a fire ball.

Fork Particle specializes in advanced real-time particle effects tools and technology. The technology enables many types of visual effects including fire, explosion, smoke, rain, fountain, fog and fireworks effects. The particle effects system is optimized for high performance and includes a powerful, feature-rich particle editor. Thanks to Fork Particle’s solution adaptability and effectiveness in enabling top quality particle effects, it is a component of many commercial games and simulation products.

About Fork Particle

Fork Particle is the leader of particle effects technology in the games industry, providing breathtaking advanced real-time particle effects solutions to video game and simulation developers. By streamlining particle effects production, the Fork Particle solution enables developers to create next generation visual effects that enhance the graphics quality of their products. Fork Particle customers include Microsoft, Sony, Ubisoft, Zenimax and numerous other major game developers.

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Music Video About "Nappy" Hair By Female Hip Hop Artist La ' Vega Goes Viral on YouTube

Music Video About "Nappy" Hair By Female Hip Hop Artist La ' Vega Goes Viral on YouTube

Music Video About "Nappy" Hair By Female Hip Hop Artist La ' Vega Goes Viral on YouTube

La ' Vega

New York, New York (PRWEB) March 16, 2015

Born in Bronx, New York, but of Dominican decent, La ' Vega (Stephanie Lavigat) is one of the city's most popular up-and-coming Hip Hop artists. She's signed to MVB Entertainment Music Group (MVBEMG), and boasts an extensive catalog of published and unreleased music.

To her fans, she's loved for her "girl next door" persona and straight forward lyrics; she does not bite her tongue for anyone. In her third music video with director Taya Simmons, her truthfulness and pain from her past comes out in a beautiful song and video called "Nappy".

For La ' Vega and so many other females like her, growing up with coarse hair can be tough. The lyrics in "Nappy" reveal a young girl that felt isolated and ashamed of her hair texture, all because of how other people treated her.

The music video features young Black and Hispanic girls with natural hair, going through a range of emotions. At times the tears and smiles of the young girls show an innocence that can easily be trampled on by the stigmas of "Nappy" hair.

Immediately after it was released on YouTube her fans rushed to view the video, and the likes and comments on the video started coming in. The single "Nappy" can be found on iTunes, Spotify, Xbox Music, Rhapsody, and many more popular online music stores.

La ' Vega's manager and label owner Abdel "Sosa" Russell, said the reaction and interaction within the first three days of the "Nappy" music video release, clearly shows that the video is La ' Vega's best so far. He also mentioned that La ' Vega's 6th mixtape "GoneGirl.GirlGone" will be released in May, 2015.

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Xsens and Mindride Help ?Love Has No Labels? PSA Reach Over 85 Million Viewers

Xsens and Mindride Help ?Love Has No Labels? PSA Reach Over 85 Million Viewers

Xsens and Mindride Help “Love Has No Labels” PSA Reach Over 85 Million Viewers

Enschede, The Netherlands (PRWEB) March 25, 2015

With 85 million views and counting, "Love Has No Labels" is a bonafide hit. While its message of unbiased love helped make this video go viral, the technical effects were just as potent. Pairing people with Xsens mocap sensors, experiential design firm Mindride was able to take their 3D skeletons out for a live event. No strings, no wires, no problem.

Love Has No Labels is a program created by The Ad Council to point out subconscious biases people have regarding race, age, gender, religion, sexuality, and disabilities. Filmed live on the street, the viral PSA depicts an LED screen where skeletons hug, kiss and dance before revealing themselves as people to the audience. Variations include same sex, elderly and interracial couples, provoking the audience to consider that maybe we are all the same underneath it all.

To create the “Love Has No Labels” X-Ray machine, Mindride developed an entirely new pipeline that leveraged motion capture techniques typically reserved for Hollywood movies and video games. By employing Xsens MVN, a wearable motion capture system, the team could stream the actor’s movements in real-time as live mocap data. That data was then fed into a rendering computer that animated the 3D skeletons.

Helping the characters interact with each other and believably look like they were in the same space was a key priority. To facilitate this, a midi controller was used to control and reposition characters during the performance. This proved useful for situations that involved hugging or hand holding.

“Once we had the data mapped to the skeletons, we became puppeteers, augmenting the gestural nuances of the performers’ hands and jaws,” said Yehuda Duenyas, Chief Creative Officer at Mindride. “The result was a totally live, real-time, magical, X-Ray experience that highlighted the nuance and individuality of each performer.”

Preparations for the project began months in advance, with the team testing the Xsens sensors for live applications. Deciding on 17 sensors, placed over key areas like body joints, arms, legs and the actor’s neck, Mindride found a mix that could give them the motion capture data they needed to make those skeletons pass the people test.

“Ultimately we were trying to figure out how to make the skeletons move in the most human way possible,” added Duenyas. “After rigging the avatars in Maya, and lining them up with MVN data, it quickly became clear that we had the quality we needed.”

Another draw was MVN’s lightweight design and wireless capabilities. “The trackers really aren’t that big; you can hide them under your clothes,” said Michael Todd, Technical Lead at Mindride. “They are easy to take off and put on; don’t require any extensive set-up that has to be fine-tuned and calibrated. The system is just really easy to use.”

With mobility becoming more important to motion capture projects, Xsens’ patented design lies at the forefront of the field.

“MVN opens up a lot of potential for live applications. What we are really doing is digitally translating human behavior and human action. And if we can deliver that in a live capacity, that’s really exciting,” said Duenyas.

A full, making-of featurette can be seen here.

The “Love Has No Labels” video was produced by Persuade Content and created in collaboration with R/GA.

About Xsens MVN
Xsens MVN is a full-body, 3D inertial motion tracking system that delivers fast, production-ready 3D data to professional animators. With faster set-ups, cleaner data, and tougher materials designed for demanding production environments, the MVN suits are at the cutting-edge of mobile motion capture technology. The new system also marked the debut of a modular price model that makes the systems accessible for studios of all sizes.

About Xsens
Xsens is the leading innovator in 3D motion tracking technology and products. Its sensor fusion technologies enable a seamless interaction between the physical and the digital world in applications such as industrial control and stabilization, health, sports and 3D character animation. Clients and partners include Electronic Arts, NBC Universal, Daimler, Autodesk, ABB, Siemens and various other leading institutes and companies throughout the world.

Xsens is a Fairchild Semiconductor company, an industry icon delivering power solutions for the mobile, industrial, cloud, automotive, lighting, and computing industries. Xsens has offices in Enschede, the Netherlands and Los Angeles, California. Please contact us on the web at https://www.xsens.com.

About Mindride
Mindride creates startlingly unique immersive experiences. We combine a deeply human creative vision with a bleeding edge technological perspective. Our hybrid techniques for next-gen story-telling emerge from our passion and our 20+ years of experience in the arenas of immersive theater, large-scale events, interactive technology, ride-design, gaming, virtual and augmented reality, neuroscience, and physical computing. To conjure the most transcendent human experiences, we are cutting into the fabric of the possible, venturing a step beyond into the impossible.

We have created award-winning immersive installations in NYC, to events for brands and advertising, to a mind-controlled ride called The Ascent, to a mind-controlled gameshow pilot with MGM/UA. We are excited by human/machine interfaces, augmented and virtual reality, intelligence amplification, computer vision, networking, and perceptual computing. http://www.mindride.co.

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James Rudd?s first book ?Just a Bug on the Windshield of Life? is a telling and encouraging window into the life and stories of the author.

James Rudd?s first book ?Just a Bug on the Windshield of Life? is a telling and encouraging window into the life and stories of the author.

James Rudd’s first book “Just a Bug on the Windshield of Life” is a telling and encouraging window into the life and stories of the author.

(PRWEB) March 26, 2015

James Rudd, an engineer, veteran, Christian, photographer, animal enthusiast, and family-man, has completed his first book “Just a Bug on the Windshield of Life”; a creatively crafted and vividly illustrated autobiography.

“The original concept of this book was to leave a legacy for my children, grandchildren and the generations that follow. Others encouraged me to make this book available for the general public to enjoy. With that in mind, I offer this book with a hope of personally meeting each and every one that read and liked this book. I may have to wait until heaven for this wish to come true. God bless you for reading my book,” said author James Rudd.

Published by New York City-based Page Publishing, James Rudd’s poignant tale is a detailed journey into the life and the memories of the author.

Life’s experiences mold our character and shape us for the adult we eventually become. All too often people take their growing-up (younger) years for granted and generally mark the “sweet sixteen” age as a benchmark from which they not only start driving but that’s usually as far back as they recall. “Just A Bug On The Windshield Of Life” explores the adventures of a child (Jim Rudd) at a very young age and through many decades. A simpler way of life was enjoyed, one that built upon the imagination without television, video games, cell phones, calculators, etc. They knew their neighbors, raised gardens, had picnics on blankets, family reunions and conversations while sitting on porch swings.

A comparative scenario is made with a bug, a car’s windshield, the windshield wiper and how people potentially fit into one of these three descriptions. As years pass the scenario changes and people start growing up, having various adventures, stress and challenges. They are then repositioned from the original scenario. No matter where readers might relate and picture themselves within the book, as they relive their own life’s experiences, the thrill of childhood and growing up can be felt throughout the book.

Readers who wish to experience this inspiring work can purchase“Just a Bug on the Windshield of Life” at bookstores everywhere, or online at the Apple iTunes store, Amazon, Google Play or Barnes and Noble.

For additional information or media inquiries, contact Page Publishing at 866-315-2708.

About Page Publishing

Page Publishing is a traditional New York based full-service publishing house that handles all of the intricacies involved in publishing its authors’ books, including distribution in the world’s largest retail outlets and royalty generation. Page Publishing knows that authors need to be free to create - not bogged down with complicated business issues like eBook conversion, establishing wholesale accounts, insurance, shipping, taxes and the like. Its roster of authors can leave behind these tedious, complex and time consuming issues, and focus on their passion: writing and creating. Learn more at http://www.pagepublishing.com.

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A Company Launches a Kickstarter to Fund a Project that Will Advance the Way Children Learn

A Company Launches a Kickstarter to Fund a Project that Will Advance the Way Children Learn

A Company Launches a Kickstarter to Fund a Project that Will Advance the Way Children Learn

San Diego, CA (PRWEB) March 27, 2015

A Kickstarter campaign is currently underway that should be of interest to all parents and teachers of young children. The Kickstarter is working to fund Bright World eBooks, a game changer in the technology and education sectors. Created by 3D Learning Group, Bright World eBooks advances traditional learning avenues and provides children with something they have grown to learn and desire, technology.The apps, made for iPads, look like children’s video games or movies, complete with 3D animation, and yet are filled with language to boost their vocabularies. The stories are nonfiction, the environments immersive, and the games engaging.

The app focuses on expanding children’s vocabularies for one purpose: to heighten their potential for successful lives. It turns out that one of the obstacles to college attendance is a limited vocabulary. Children cannot read words they do not understand, and if they encounter too many words they do not understand, their reading comprehension will suffer. This domino effect can be summed up to chilling effect: A third grader’s reading comprehension is predictive of high school graduation and college attendance.

If parents want their children to thrive academically and to be able to pursue any career their hearts desire, children’s vocabularies need to be broad.

Join us as we make learning fun and make Bright World eBooks available to the general public. Kickstarter is like an American Idol competition in that people “vote,” with as little as $ 5, for businesses they would like to see come to fruition. We invite you to cast your vote and donate to this project.

For more information on how to donate to fund Bright World eBooks, please the website: http://www.3DLearningGroup.com. Or visit Kickstarter.com and search for Bright World eBooks

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Juego Studios Offers Expert PC and Unity 3D Game Development Services at Reasonable Cost

Juego Studios Offers Expert PC and Unity 3D Game Development Services at Reasonable Cost

Juego Studios Offers Expert PC and Unity 3D Game Development Services at Reasonable Cost

Juego Studios

(PRWEB) March 10, 2015

With ISO 9001:2008 quality certification, Juego Studios is held in high esteem when it comes to providing expert, efficient and competitively priced game designing and development services to its clients spread far and wide. Established in 2011, the company has considerable knowledge and experience to develop games for cross platforms that include Windows phones, Mac, PC, Android, iOS, online and Facebook. Juego Studios’ creativity, innovation, development expertise, industry exposure and ability to develop cross platform games with a difference enables it to enjoy globally acknowledged reputation.

One of the senior executives working with the game development company sated in a recent interview, “Having successfully completed 100 plus projects for clients spread across 11 countries of the globe, we stand tall in our domain. We understand clients’ ideas, their requirements, target audience and do our level best to help them achieve their goals in the shortest possible time and in the best ways possible. With our strong hold on programming languages that includes C, C++, Java, C#, JavaScript, LAMP etc., we are capable of designing games for any platform of client’s choice.”

Juego Studios excels in creative, technical, innovation and all other aspects of gaming to develop visually appealing, technologically advanced games and mobile applications. It understands the nuances to develop games using cross platform support game engines like Cocos2D-X, Corona, Unity 3D, etc., efficiently and effectively. Further, Juego Studios also knows how to use graphic design, UX/UI design, animations, art, 3D modeling, video trailers and many more, efficiently and effectively to give edge to cross platform games it develops.

Talking about the PC game development services, the executive further said, “Despite the fact that market is flooded with high end Smartphones, tablets and other gadgets offering that exhilarating gaming experience, playing games on the desktop is entirely a different experience altogether. Understanding this thing, a huge section of gaming professionals at our studio remain busy developing exciting, entertaining and engaging desktop games.”

Juego Studios also knows how to utilize the ultimate solutions that Unity 3D engine provides in the form of video game development, architectural visualization and interactive media installations in cross platform support game development environment. By doing so, the gaming company has always impressed its clients by developing rich and interactive 3D and 2D games. Therefore, there is every reason for Juego Studios to top the list of companies using Unity3d engine for game development.

About Juego Studios

Established in 2011, Bangalore, India based Juego Studios is one of the leading game designing and developing companies. The company has one sales office located in Miami and another in London. Juego Studios boasts to have so far successfully completed more than 100 plus projects to utter customer satisfaction spread across eleven countries of the world. The offshore game designing and development company has considerable expertise in developing games for cross platforms that includes, iOS, Android, PC, Mac, Windows Phones, online and Facebook. With globally acknowledged reputation in innovation and skills, Juego Studios sticks to client’s specifications and develops visually appealing, technologically advanced games and mobile applications. Its state of the art game developing services, industry exposure, creativity and skills to create games for cross platforms with a difference, Juego Studios never fails to impress its clients. Therefore, it stands as one of the best companies in India for developing PC games. It is one of the few companies in India that use Unity platform for game development
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Web: http://www.juegostudio.com/

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Acer Brings Desktop-Class Gaming and Stunning Visuals to Its V Nitro Black Edition Notebook PCs with the New NVIDIA

Acer Brings Desktop-Class Gaming and Stunning Visuals to Its V Nitro Black Edition Notebook PCs with the New NVIDIA

Acer Brings Desktop-Class Gaming and Stunning Visuals to Its V Nitro Black Edition Notebook PCs with the New NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 960M GPU

Acer V Nitro Black Edition notebook PCs featuring the powerful new NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 960M GPU

SAN JOSE, Calif. (PRWEB) March 12, 2015

Editor’s Summary:

The V Nitro Black Edition Series now includes numerous models featuring the powerful new NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 960M GPU. The GeForce GTX 960M delivers smooth high-definition PC gaming performance, driving impressive 1080p gameplay at high settings. The new graphics processor is included on the Acer Aspire V Nitro V 15 VN7-591G-729V; its stunning 15.6-inch 4K display make it ideal for gaming and entertainment on-the-go. The Acer Aspire V Nitro V 17 VN7-791G-79RV featuring a 17.3-inch full high def display and 3D camera also includes the new GTX 960M GPU, providing top-notch performance for cutting-edge 3D applications and games.

Acer today announced new V Nitro Black Edition Series notebook PCs featuring the powerful new NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 960M GPU. Ideal for gaming and immersive cinematic experiences, NVIDIA’s GeForce GTX Series GPUs combine incredible performance and advanced technologies for fluid life-like visuals with exceptional detail and image quality.

Acer’s powerful V Nitro Black Edition notebook PCs offer superior performance and a host of multimedia and entertainment features. They are designed for gaming and other graphic intensive applications, such as photo and video editing and 3D modeling. Lightning fast processing is delivered with a 4th Generation Intel® Core™ i7-4710HQ Quad Core processor. Quick Internet connections are delivered with dual wireless antennas and the ultrafast 802.11ac wireless networking standard which increases network speed, range and reliability, enabling more people to use different wireless devices and simultaneously stream content with less interference(1).

Some models include 16GB of RAM and a 256GB(2) Solid State Drive, ramping up the performance even further. Four built-in speakers and Dolby Digital Plus Home Theaterâ„¢ deliver powerful surround sound for gaming, movies and music. They are the perfect platform for power users that need a high-performance notebook for work or play.

“The new Acer V Nitro Black Edition notebooks continue to get better and better, demonstrating our commitment to delivering high-quality high-performance notebooks at a reasonable price,” said Eric Ackerson, senior product marketing and brand manager. “Any gamer or professional looking to maximize their budget should be considering a V Nitro Black Edition model.”

The Acer Aspire V Nitro V 15 VN7-591G-729V featuring a 15.6-inch 4K Ultra High Definition display and NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 960M GPU is the ideal platform for any gamer or graphics professional looking for a portable powerhouse. With a resolution of 3840 x 2160, the 4K display delivers brilliant imagery with stunning clarity and crystal clear details. The NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 960M GPU also features high-resolution display support, and is able to drive displays up to 4K resolution.

The Acer Aspire V Nitro V 17 VN7-791G-79RV combines the NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 960M GPU with a 17.3-inch full high def display (1920x1080), 3D camera and 8X DVD drive to create a top of the line home entertainment system for gaming and watching the latest movies. The GeForce GTX 960M features Dynamic Super Resolution (DSR) technology that delivers up to 4K fidelity on 1080p displays for exceptional detail and image quality. All V 17 notebook models also include Acer DustDefender, a unique dust removal system that uses a high-speed fan with thin metal blades to remove dust build-up, improve heat dissipation and minimize noise.

Additional V Nitro Black Edition models featuring the new graphics card can be found here: http://us.acer.com/ac/en/US/content/series/aspirevnitro

Build Your Own Cloud
In addition, Acer’s Build Your Own Cloud (BYOC) is included on select V Nitro Black Edition models, so customers can use the storage capacity on their notebook as their own personal cloud storage device, for ultimate privacy and security. BYOC Apps lets customers sync wirelessly to their other devices and get access to their digital files anytime, anywhere.

Pricing and Availability
Acer V Nitro Black Edition notebooks featuring the NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 960M GPU will be available this month in the U.S. at Newegg, Microsoft Stores and Micro Center with more to follow; MSRPs begin at $ 1,099.99(3). In Canada, they are available at Best Buy and Future Shop; MSRPs begin at $ 1,399.99(3).

About Acer
Established in 1976, Acer is a hardware + software + services company dedicated to the research, design, marketing, sale and support of innovative products that enhance people's lives. Acer's product offering includes PCs, displays, projectors, servers, tablets, smartphones, and wearable devices. The company is also developing cloud solutions for connecting the Internet of Things. Acer employs 7,000 people and ranks No. 4 for total PCs globally (IDC 2014). Estimated revenue for 2014 is more than US$ 10 billion. Please visit http://www.acer.com for more information.

1) Based on IEEE 802.11ac draft specifications. Actual speed will vary depending on network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of network traffic and density of surrounding structures like walls. An 802.11ac wireless equipped PC requires an 802.11ac router to work properly.
2) Accessible capacity varies: (MB = 1 million bytes; GB = 1 billion bytes).
3) Specifications vary depending on model.

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Fight the Fright and Find the Light with ?Nyctophobia?

Fight the Fright and Find the Light with ?Nyctophobia?

Fight the Fright and Find the Light with “Nyctophobia”

New York, NY (PRWEB) March 16, 2015

What could be more frightening than becoming stranded in near total darkness, lost and alone? In Nyctophobia, the new PC game developed by Lightning Man Media, you face down your fears and find your way back into the light.

Nyctophobia takes place in Lakeview Woods where players find themselves marooned and plunged into darkness after driving their truck into a boulder. They must then navigate on foot through foreboding environments from an abandoned train station to a skeleton lake. All the while they are pursued by a mysterious man known only as “The Keeper” who scatters cryptic messages along the way. Players follow clues to collect items needed to restore power and bring back the light. But they only have a small flashlight to find their way and must constantly work to keep the batteries charged in order to survive.

Nyctophobia is a 3D first person adventure game that will be available on Desura beginning March 18, 2015. See the trailer on YouTube. Additional screenshots are available through Desura.

“I wanted to recreate the experience of wandering through the woods late at night,” says game developer Chris McGlade. “I grew up in a dense wooded area and it always creeped me out when it started to get dark. I guess this was a way of confronting my own Nyctophobia.”

About Lightning Man Media:
Lightning Man Media is an independent game developer and publisher. “Nyctophobia” is the second in its series of Phobia titles following the first-person shooter game, “Arachnophobia.” Lightning Man Media also distributes original 3D models and music. For more information, visit http://www.lightningmanmedia.com/ . Follow @lightningmmedia.

About Desura:
Desura is a community driven digital distribution service for gamers, putting the best games, mods and downloadable content from developers at gamers fingertips, ready to buy and play. For more information, visit http://www.desura.com/.

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KontrolFreek Announces Major eSports Team Sponsorships

KontrolFreek Announces Major eSports Team Sponsorships

KontrolFreek Announces Major eSports Team Sponsorships

KontrolFreek Logo

Atlanta, GA (PRWEB) March 18, 2015

KontrolFreek, creators of the acclaimed FPS Freek® and other performance gaming gear, is officially announcing its support of five top global eSports organizations. Since inception, KontrolFreek has been a supporter of competitive gaming, through individual players and world-renowned teams. With these recent sponsorships however, KontrolFreek is making its biggest investment to date in the future of eSports and competitive gaming.

The latest teams added to KontrolFreek’s sponsorship roster include top eSports organizations and teams from around the world including:

    FaZe Clan - USA     Team KaLiBeR - USA     Denial eSports - USA     Team eLevate - USA     Integral Nation - AUS

With each partnership, fans of each team will gain access to exclusive KontrolFreek gear, product discounts, content and contests. In addition, the sponsorships provide another opportunity for KontrolFreek to connect with the millions of fans that follow each of these teams.

“KontrolFreek’s performance gaming gear helps pro gamers win and helps aspirational gamers get better,” said Ashish Mistry, president and CEO of KontrolFreek. “Increasing our involvement with the most highly visible and competitive eSports teams is a great way to connect with the players and fans of competitive gaming while continuing our ongoing support of the sport.”

“KontrolFreek is widely known among pros and everyday gamers for the performance and comfort benefits its products bring to the game,” said popular YouTube director and FaZe Clan part owner Nordan “FaZe Rain” Shat. “Many of our directors and players already use and rely on KontrolFreek to improve their gaming experience, which is why we’re so excited to bring KontrolFreek into the FaZe family.”

To cheer on KontrolFreek’s newly sponsored teams, KontrolFreek will be onsite at the third annual Call of Duty Championship, presented by Xbox, March 27 â€" 29 in Los Angeles. In a separate statement last month, KontrolFreek and Activision announced they are now collaborating on official Call of Duty-licensed products, the first of which, the KontrolFreek "Championship Edition,” will be available for sale exclusively on-site during the tournament, on Activision's website (callofduty.com) and at KontrolFreek.com, beginning March 19.

KontrolFreek designs and manufactures more than 20 individual products, each developed for a specific game or function, ranging from first person shooter (FPS), racing, sports to casual arcade games. KontrolFreek products are made in the United States and are sanctioned for tournament play. With more than 1.5 million direct customer touch points, KontrolFreek has built a strong base of customers and fans since the company launched in 2009. KontrolFreek products are available online and at retail stores in the United States, Canada and the UK.

About KontrolFreek - KontrolFreek is an innovative, high-growth video gaming accessories company that gives gamers of all levels a competitive edge. Incorporating the latest in ergonomics and advanced materials, the company’s Xbox and PlayStation accessories are trusted by professional gamers and acclaimed by critics and consumers alike. KontrolFreek is headquartered in Atlanta. For more information, visit KontrolFreek.com and follow the company, @KontrolFreek on Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, Instagram and Google+.

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The V Foundation Reinforces its Fight Against Cancer with New and Extended Partnerships

The V Foundation Reinforces its Fight Against Cancer with New and Extended Partnerships

The V Foundation Reinforces its Fight Against Cancer with New and Extended Partnerships

Cary, NC (PRWEB) February 27, 2015

The V Foundation for Cancer Research, one of the nation’s leading cancer research funding organizations, is excited to announce numerous promotions taking place this March. The varied ways to participate and many long-standing partnerships highlight The V Foundation’s significant work in the fight against cancer and focus on expanding ways for all to get involved. Awarding 100 percent of all direct cash donations to cutting-edge cancer research, The V Foundation has funded more than $ 130 million in research grants to the best and most promising investigators nationwide.

“March, Hoops, Heroes, and Hope â€" it’s an extraordinary time,” said Susan Braun, CEO of The V Foundation. “At The V Foundation we feel the momentum of so many individuals, companies, teams, and groups helping more than ever to raise funds for cancer research. At the same time, the promise of the science has never been stronger or more hopeful, and never has the funding been more critical. We ask everyone to step up, and then step up again with us so that we can, indeed, end cancer.”

From purchasing video games to dining out at restaurants, there are many opportunities to support The V Foundation this spring.

In its fifth year of fundraising for The V Foundation, Constellation Brands Beer Division will continue its “Your Corona Gets Us Closer to a Cure” campaign from March 1 to April 6, 2015. Constellation Brands will make a donation to The V Foundation with each purchased case of Corona Extra or Corona Light through its distributor network, retailers and other businesses.

Sony Computer Entertainment America LLC has launched PlayStation™ HEROES, a new, not-for-profit initiative connecting gamers with entertainment and sports celebrities on their PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system (PS4™ system). Starting this week, PS4 users can purchase digital content via an official PlayStation HEROES app to be entered into a sweepstakes for the chance to play games against celebrities. 90% of proceeds will be donated to The V Foundation to benefit the Stuart Scott Memorial Cancer Research Fund, which assists some of the most vulnerable and disproportionately impacted minority populations battling cancer.

Guests at 70 Apple Gold Group Applebee’s across North Carolina, Kentucky and Indiana are invited to participate in the annual March Hoops Fundraiser from March 5 to April 7, 2015. Last year’s Hoops Promotion pushed Apple Gold Group’s total fundraising efforts for The V Foundation over the $ 1 million mark. In the 9th year of fundraising, Apple Gold Group is starting the trek to their next million.

HOMAGE, a vintage-inspired apparel retailer and merchandise partner for The V Foundation, will offer more colors and styles of its V Foundation line this spring. HOMAGE will debut a women’s racer back tank as well as new colors of its “Don’t Give Up... Don’t Ever Give Up!” t-shirt.

For more information about The V Foundation and how to get involved, please visit http://www.jimmyv.org.

About The V Foundation for Cancer Research
The V Foundation for Cancer Research was founded in 1993 by ESPN and the late Jim Valvano, legendary North Carolina State basketball coach and ESPN commentator. Since 1993, The Foundation has funded more than $ 130 million in cancer research grants nationwide. It awards 100 percent of all direct cash donations to cancer research and related programs. Due to generous donors, the Foundation has an endowment that covers administrative expenses. The Foundation awards peer-reviewed grants through a competitive awards process vetted by a Scientific Advisory Committee. For more information on The V Foundation or to make a donation, please visit http://www.jimmyv.org.

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Livefyre Teams Up With Adweek for Social Strategy Webinar

Livefyre Teams Up With Adweek for Social Strategy Webinar

Livefyre Teams Up With Adweek for Social Strategy Webinar

San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) March 02, 2015

Livefyre, the leading real-time content marketing and engagement platform, is joining forces with Adweek on Thursday, March 5, 2015 to hold a webinar featuring Forrester Research about how brands can optimize their social marketing strategies for long-term success. The webinar kicks off at 11a.m. PST and will dive into the importance of socializing websites and mobile apps, the benefits and risks of niche social networks, and guidelines for reallocating budgets, headcount and strategic marketing plans.

Marketing leaders have put in countless hours and resources trying to accumulate a loyal audience through social networks, but those audiences are no longer as effective as they used to be. Why? Because only a handful of people actually see companies’ social posts.

“Brands don’t actually have social relationships with their customers,” wrote Nate Elliott, Forrester Analyst in the November 2014 report, Social Relationship Strategies That Work. “It’s time for marketers to start building social relationship strategies around sites that can deliver value.”

In this webinar, Livefyre founder and CEO Jordan Kretchmer and guest speaker Forrester Research VP and analyst Nate Elliott will explain the risks of putting all your eggs in the social basket. The November 2014 Forrester report found that top brands’ social network posts only reach about 2 percent of their fans and followers. On top of that, less than 0.1 percent actually interact with each post.

“Marketers have been using social channels as the primary distribution outlet for their content â€" leaving them completely reliant on social to connect with their audience,” said Jordan Kretchmer, CEO and founder of Livefyre. “Brands are now realizing that in order to maintain long-term value and control over their audience, they have to build their own distribution channels.”

All webinar attendees will receive a free copy of the Forrester Research report “Social Relationship Strategies That Work.” Register to attend the webinar here.

About Livefyre
Livefyre helps companies engage consumers through a combination of real-time content, conversation and social curation. The new Livefyre Studio puts billions of pieces of content at a marketer’s fingertips and lets them integrate that content into their digital marketing assets, websites, and mobile apps to increase traffic, user engagement and revenue. Livefyre is powering real-time content marketing experiences for over 1,000 leading brands including AOL, Bravo, CBS, Conde Nast, Cox Media Group, Dow Jones/WSJ, FOX Sports, Mashable, NASCAR, Showtime, Sony PlayStation, Sports Illustrated, Unilever and Universal Music Group. Livefyre acquired social storytelling platform Storify in September 2013 and social application provider Realtidbits in November 2013.

Founded in 2009 with offices in San Francisco, New York, London and Sydney, Livefyre was named one of the best places to work in the Bay Area by the San Francisco Business Times two years in a row and 2013 Corporate IT Software Company of the year by the World Technology Network. For more information, visit http://www.livefyre.com or follow us on Twitter and Instagram at @livefyre or @storify.

Media Contact:
Lexi Monaghan
Livefyre Communications
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Verto Analytics Publishes Device Ecosystems 2014 Report

Verto Analytics Publishes Device Ecosystems 2014 Report

Verto Analytics Publishes Device Ecosystems 2014 Report

Verto Analytics

New York, NY and Barcelona (PRWEB) March 02, 2015

Verto Analytics, (http://vertoanalytics.com), a pioneer in digital multi-screen media measurement, today published the new Device Ecosystems 2014 report on the ecosystem of digital devices in the U.S. The report utilizes data from the Verto Device Watch service, and is designed for companies who need to understand what digital devices consumers own, how they use and engage with them, and how to maximize the numerous opportunities in the digital ecosystem. It also supports critical business decisions ranging from advertising to product development, and from consumer segmentation to investment analysis. The full report can be found at http://vertoanalytics.com/2015/03/device-ecosystems-2014/.

“The type of hard data on smart devices and the digital ecosystem found in our Verto Device Watchâ„¢ service has not been available in a single-source solution â€" until now. The report and the underlying service respond to a need from our clients to better quantify the market including competition and consumer behavior, and to provide actionable data to guide their R&D and marketing,” said Hannu Verkasalo, CEO of Verto Analytics. “Verto Device Watch is the first media measurement service that covers the device ecosystem with nationally representative measurement data, driven by an integration of hard consumer-centric measurement data with census-level calibration data to ensure representativeness. It is a single-source solution that provides both scope and granularity, with daily frequency, meeting the need for the insights and actionable data that up until now the market has been lacking.”

The 2014 Verto Ecosystems Report revealed that, despite the state of competition between major device platforms being stable, many consumers are shifting their usage from one device to another. The installed base of smartphones, tablets, smart TVs, and streaming media devices continues to grow strong, while PCs, portable media players and electronic book readers are being replaced by other devices.

Key data points found in the report include:

The installed base of smartphones, tablets, smart TVs and streaming media devices keeps growing strongly: the number of adult smartphone users in the US grew from 135M to 150M, and tablet users from 98M to 107M. PCs, portable media players and electronic book readers are being replaced by smartphones and tablets; the number of adult computer users decreased by 4M. Apple has kept its share in the installed base of both smartphones (42 percent) and tablets (43 percent). Samsung has grown in both tablets (from 12 to 15 percent) and in smartphones (from 27 to 29 percent). Amazon’s share of the tablets in use has decreased from 22 to 18 percent. The aggregate number of digital devices used by US adults is now 1.12B equalizing as 4.6 devices per user. The average number of smartphones, tablets and computers used by an average US adult is 2.8 devices. The reach of wearables doubled in 2014, to 6M adult users. No changes in platform positions. Microsoft continues to dominate PCs, Apple and Google split the smartphone and tablet user base. In TV-centric home entertainment and video streaming, the device market is still fragmented and no dominant platforms exist. Apple users are very loyal to the platform, Android users to a lesser extent. Multi-device ownership of Apple devices grows in tandem with income, but the same does not hold true for Android. Apple’s share of PC, smartphone, and tablet users correlates highly with income - age and gender are less important determinants. Android uses are more likely to own desktop PCs, video game consoles, and wearable computers than iOS users, whereas iOS users are more likely to own streaming media devices. Cross-selling opportunities exist still in in the PC, smartphone, and tablet markets, to existing platform users.

Verto Device Watch data, which includes over 60 metrics across hundreds of digital devices down to an hourly level across all US consumers, is now available for select Verto clients via an online business intelligence tool, the Verto Monitor.

About Verto Analytics
Verto Analytics is a pioneer in digital multi-screen media measurement. The company provides a complete portfolio of measurement services covering the digital and hardware ecosystems across various platforms, enabling clients to access insights through a single-source media measurement methodology. Verto Analytics operates in all major markets, with its executive team based in New York City and R&D based in Finland. Read our blog, follow us on Twitter or learn more at http://www.vertoanalytics.com.

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