Texas QB David Ash pens letter to Longhorns fans

September 24, 2014, 11:03 pm

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Texas quarterback David Ash has written a letter to Texas fans thanking them for their support. Reported by FOX Sports 3 hours ago.

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Texeira strikes twice to spur FC Dallas to victory over Seattle

September 24, 2014, 11:22 pm

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FRISCO, Texas (AP) David Texeira scored two goals to help FC Dallas beat the Seattle Sounders 3-1 on Wednesday night. Reported by FOX Sports 2 hours ago.

Hillsdale, ND St., Montreal Among Top 200 Non-FBS Schools

September 24, 2014, 11:42 pm

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The ranks of Historically Black Colleges, Junior Colleges, Canadian Football, and lower NCAA divisions field a number of football teams that would likely win some games if they were able to play FBS schools. A list of the top-200 non-FBS schools below includes conservative bastion Hillsdale, which took a stand against racism in the 1950s by refusing a bowl bid based on discrimination.

North Dakota State's continued dominance of FBS schools indicates they would probably win about 78% of their games at the FBS-level, good enough to be ranked 24th in the country and a clear No. 1 among non-FBS schools. ESPN Game Day chose Fargo for their broadcast in recognition of the non-FBS powerhouse.

The numbers by each school indicate their rank among the top 200 non-FBS schools, where they would rank in a top 100 of FBS schools, as well as the likely average score and winning percentage if they played an all-FBS schedule.

Yale (108th) will try to pull an upset against Army, and Eastern Illinois (16) is actually a slight favorite again Ohio, in the only two games scheduled by FBS schools this week against lower divisions. FBS schools no longer play any lower level except for FCS schools, due to being penalized in NCAA rankings, but many schools from these ranks would likely be able to win some of those games.

Hillsdale was invited to the 1956 Tangerine Bowl, now called the Citrus Bowl, but refused to play because the Bowl officials would not allow their black players to participate. A separate posts details the indicators on why the top-10 teams would likely do well against an FBS opponent.

More than 500 other non-FBS schools did not make this Top 200.

non-FBS if FBS Team if played vs. FBS Level Off Def W%
1 24 N Dakota St FCS 30 19 78%
2 63 Villanova FCS 28 27 52%
3 63 Missouri St FCS 32 31 52%
4 63 McNeese St FCS 33 32 52%
5 66 E Washington FCS 32 33 48%
6 70 Northern Iowa FCS 28 30 46%
7 70 NW Missouri NCAA II 28 30 46%
8 71 Youngstown St FCS 29 31 46%
9 75 Laval Canada 28 31 43%
10 79 Col San Mateo JUCO 28 33 39%
11 80 S Illinois FCS 26 31 38%
12 81 Illinois St FCS 26 31 38%
13 83 S Dakota St FCS 28 34 37%
14 87 Coastal Car FCS 29 38 33%
15 89 MN Mankato NCAA II 26 35 31%
16 90 E Illinois FCS 29 40 30%
17 90 SE Louisiana FCS 25 35 30%
18 93 Jacksonville St FCS 26 36 29%
19 94 William & Mary FCS 22 32 27%
20 94 Indiana St FCS 24 34 27%
21 98 Chattanooga FCS 22 33 26%
22 99 New Hampshire FCS 25 37 26%
23 99 Towson FCS 24 36 26%
24 99 E Kentucky FCS 23 35 26%
25 99 South Dakota FCS 23 35 25%
26 99 Liberty FCS 25 38 24%
27 99 Calgary Canada 26 39 24%
28   Pittsburg St NCAA II 23 36 24%
29   Cent Arkansas FCS 25 39 24%
30   Montreal Canada 21 33 23%
31   Sam Houston St FCS 27 41 23%
32   City Col San Fran JUCO 25 40 23%
33   W Illinois FCS 22 34 23%
34   Samford FCS 25 40 22%
35   Northwestern LA FCS 25 40 22%
36   Montana St FCS 26 41 22%
37   Northern Arizona FCS 22 36 21%
38   Harvard FCS 25 40 21%
39   North Alabama NCAA II 24 40 21%
40   CSU-Pueblo NCAA II 24 39 20%
41   Cal Poly SLO FCS 21 36 20%
42   MN Duluth NCAA II 22 37 20%
43   Richmond FCS 23 39 20%
44   West Alabama NCAA II 26 44 19%
45   Fordham FCS 25 43 19%
46
Montana FCS 21 36 19%
47   Tennessee St HBCU 19 33 19%
48   TN Martin FCS 24 41 19%
49   Butte Col JUCO 23 39 19%
50   Maine FCS 21 37 18%
51   Henderson St NCAA II 26 45 18%
52   Citadel FCS 21 37 18%
53   Bethune-Cookman HBCU 21 37 18%
54   James Madison FCS 23 41 18%
55   S Carolina St HBCU 20 36 17%
56   Mt San Antonio JUCO 22 40 17%
57   Furman FCS 19 34 17%
58   Sioux Falls NCAA II 23 42 17%
59   American River JUCO 21 39 17%
60   Delaware FCS 24 43 16%
61   C Missouri NCAA II 22 40 16%
62   OH Dominican NCAA II 22 40 16%
63   Portland St FCS 24 45 16%
64   Lenoir Rhyne NCAA II 21 39 16%
65   UC Davis FCS 21 39 16%
66   Midwest TX St NCAA II 23 43 16%
67   SF Austin FCS 26 48 16%
68   Ferris St NCAA II 24 45 16%
69   CS Sacramento FCS 24 46 16%
70   NC A&T HBCU 20 37 16%
71   Harding NCAA II 22 41 16%
72   Wofford FCS 22 42 15%
73   Southern Utah FCS 19 37 15%
74   Abilene Chr FCS 23 44 15%
75   Princeton FCS 25 47 15%
76   Delta St NCAA II 25 49 15%
77   Murray St FCS 25 48 14%
78   Stony Brook FCS 17 34 14%
79   Sacred Heart FCS 21 42 14%
80   St Cloud NCAA II 21 41 14%
81   Duquesne FCS 20 40 14%
82   Lamar FCS 22 44 14%
83   Lafayette FCS 21 42 14%
84   Bucknell FCS 19 38 13%
85   MO Western NCAA II 20 40 13%
86   W Texas A&M NCAA II 23 45 13%
87   Dartmouth FCS 20 41 13%
88   Charleston So FCS 19 39 13%
89   Fresno City Col JUCO 21 44 12%
90   SE Missouri St FCS 22 46 12%
91   Tennessee Tech FCS 20 42 12%
92   Tarleton St NCAA II 22 45 12%
93   WI Whitewater NCAA III 19 39 12%
94   Elon FCS 19 40 12%
95   Valdosta St NCAA II 22 46 12%
96   W Carolina FCS 22 46 12%
97   Winona St NCAA II 23 48 12%
98   Modesto JC JUCO 25 53 12%
99   Lehigh FCS 23 49 12%
100   West Georgia NCAA II 19 41 12%
101   Monmouth NJ FCS 21 44 12%
102   Alabama St HBCU 21 46 12%
103   N Central IL NCAA III 21 45 11%
104   Diablo Val JUCO 19 40 11%
105   Bryant FCS 19 40 11%
106   Emporia St NCAA II 23 49 11%
107   Augustana SD NCAA II 19 40 11%
108   Yale FCS 22 47 11%
109   Fullerton Col JUCO 21 45 11%
110   Grand Valley St NCAA II 21 45 11%
111   Gardner Webb FCS 18 39 11%
112   Slippery Rock NCAA II 22 49 11%
113   Albany NY FCS 18 40 11%
114   M Hardin-Baylor NCAA III 21 47 10%
115   West Chester NCAA II 21 46 10%
116   Shepherd NCAA II 19 41 10%
117   Holy Cross FCS 19 42 10%
118   Colgate FCS 19 42 10%
119   North Dakota FCS 18 40 10%
120   C Oklahoma NCAA II 20 46 10%
121   SW Minnesota NCAA II 24 53 10%
122   Angelo St NCAA II 19 44 10%
123   Weber St FCS 19 43 10%
124   Laney JUCO 20 46 10%
125   Bloomsburg NCAA II 20 46 10%
126   Mt Union NCAA III 23 52 10%
127   Idaho St FCS 21 49 10%
128   Colorado Mines NCAA II 18 41 10%
129   Col Sherbrooke Canada 18 42 10%
130   Riverside CC JUCO 21 48 9%
131   Alcorn St FCS 20 47 9%
132   Southern Oregon NAIA 24 55 9%
133   W Salem St HBCU 18 41 9%
134   Saskatchewan Canada 20 46 9%
135   Carroll MT NAIA 19 44 9%
136   Manitoba Canada 20 48 9%
137   Nicholls St FCS 21 49 9%
138   Santa Rosa JC JUCO 20 46 9%
139   Upper Iowa NCAA II 21 50 9%
140   Findlay NCAA II 22 52 9%
141   Charlotte FCS 20 47 9%
142   Ouachita NCAA II 19 45 9%
143   Carson-Newman NCAA II 22 53 9%
144   Penn FCS 19 45 9%
145   St Francis PA FCS 19 44 9%
146   Ashland NCAA II 19 46 9%
147   MO Southern NCAA II 20 47 9%
148   Morgan St HBCU 19 46 8%
149   Sierra Col JUCO 19 45 8%
150   TX A&M Commerce NCAA II 21 51 8%
151   N Colorado FCS 18 43 8%
152   Howard HBCU 19 47 8%
153   E New Mexico NCAA II 20 48 8%
154   Wesley DE NCAA III 19 46 8%
155   W Oregon NCAA II 20 49 8%
156   Western ON Canada 20 49 8%
157   Presbyterian FCS 18 44 8%
158   Trinity CT NCAA III 18 46 8%
159   Chabot JUCO 20 49 8%
160   Hampton HBCU 20 49 8%
161   California PA NCAA II 18 45 8%
162   Southwestern CA JUCO 19 46 8%
163   Butler FCS 18 45 8%
164   Grandview NAIA 18 46 8%
165   Brown FCS 17 42 8%
166   Indianapolis NCAA II 16 41 7%
167   Concordia QC Canada 18 46 7%
168   Southern Univ FCS 19 49 7%
169   Dayton FCS 18 45 7%
170   Bishop's Canada 20 51 7%
171   Long Beach City Col JUCO 21 53 7%
172   Citrus Col JUCO 19 50 7%
173   Col of the Canyons JUCO 18 47 7%
174   Chadron St NCAA II 19 50 7%
175   San Diego FCS 18 46 7%
176   Siskiyous JUCO 17 43 7%
177   NC Central HBCU 17 45 7%
178   Hillsdale NCAA II 18 47 7%
179   Jacksonville FCS 20 53 7%
180   Central Conn FCS 18 48 7%
181   Golden West JUCO 19 50 7%
182   Michigan Tech NCAA II 17 45 7%
183   Mary ND NCAA II 17 44 7%
184   VMI FCS 20 52 7%
185   Cerritos Col JUCO 18 49 7%
186   Linfield NCAA III 18 48 7%
187   Washburn NCAA II 18 49 7%
188   Prairie View HBCU 21 55 7%
189   Wesleyan CT NCAA III 16 44 7%
190   Wagner FCS 16 42 7%
191   Fort Hays St NCAA II 18 48 7%
192   Florida Tech NCAA II 18 49 7%
193   Faulkner NAIA 21 56 6%
194   Johns Hopkins NCAA III 17 47 6%
195   St John Fisher NCAA III 18 49 6%
196   Shippensburg NCAA II 21 58 6%
197   Feather River JUCO 20 55 6%
198   C Washington NCAA II 17 46 6%
199   St Xavier IL NAIA 19 52 6%
200   John Carroll NCAA III 16 44 6% Reported by Breitbart 2 hours ago.

Scott & Scott, LLP Partners Join Webinar Panel “Drafting IT Master Services Agreements”

September 25, 2014, 12:13 am

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Scott & Scott, LLP Partners, Robert J. Scott and Julie-Machal-Fulks, will be co-presenters on a live Strafford CLE Webinar discussing best practices for drafting and negotiating IT master services agreements on October 7th, 1:00-2:30 PM ET.

Southlake, Texas (PRWEB) September 25, 2014

“Drafting IT Master Services Agreements: Guidance for Purchaser and Vendor Counsel” CLE webinar will provide business counsel with a roadmap for drafting and negotiating information technology (IT) master services agreements (MSAs). The panel will cover key provisions that should be included in the agreements and strategies for avoiding common negotiation pitfalls and resolving contract disputes.

The use of MSAs brings efficiency and consistency to the process of contracting for technology services. Careless drafting of MSAs or focusing solely on price during contract negotiations can be a grave mistake that leads to lost money and time, disputes, and potential litigation.

“We will discuss best practices for drafting and negotiating IT MSAs including key clauses that should be in the contracts, strategies for avoiding common drafting pitfalls and resolving contract disputes,” said Robert J. Scott, Managing Partner, of intellectual property and technology law firm, Scott & Scott, LLP.

The panel will review these and other key questions:· What are the key questions counsel to purchasers and vendors must first consider before undertaking the negotiation and drafting of an IT MSA?
· What contract terms are most frequently included in MSAs?
· What are the most commonly disputed issues during contract negotiations and what are effective approaches to resolve them?

Following the presentation, attendees will have an opportunity to get answers to specific questions during an interactive Q&A session.

Faculty
Julie Machal-Fulks, Partner
Scott & Scott, Southlake, Tex.
Ms. Machal-Fulks leads a team of attorneys in representing and defending clients in legal matters relating to information technology. Her practice focuses on complex litigation ranging from privacy and network security, data breach notification and crisis management, intellectual property disputes, service provider negligence claims, and content-based injuries such as copyright and trademark infringement in software, the Internet, and all forms of tangible media. She is often invited to submit papers and present on topics including data breach notification, security incident response, and defending against regulatory and consumer class actions.

Robert Scott, Partner
Scott & Scott, Southlake, Tex.
Mr. Scott represents mid-market and large enterprise companies in software license transactions and disputes with major software publishers. He has defended over 225 software audit matters initiated by software piracy trade groups, and is counsel to some of the world's largest corporations, on information technology matters including intellectual property licensing, risk management, data privacy, and outsourcing. He is regularly called upon by his peers and the media to share his expertise.

Michael T. Krueger
Bowles & Verna, Walnut Creek, Calif.
Mr. Krueger practices in the areas of business law, contracts, corporate governance, bankruptcy and private equity. He is experienced working with start-up companies by conducting the entity formation, private equity fundraising, due diligence and corporate compliance.
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Tetra Financial Group Commits $1 Million In Asset Financing For Idaho Farm Expansion

September 25, 2014, 12:13 am

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Utah Equipment Leasing Firm Provides Financing for Agriculture Equipment Needed for Idaho Farm’s Expansion of Operations.

Salt Lake City, UT (PRWEB) September 25, 2014

Tetra Financial Group announced today that it has committed $1 million in financing for potato growing, harvesting, manufacturing and transportation equipment for a farm based in Idaho. The farm’s operations have been primarily in Idaho, but the customer is now expanding its operations in Texas to better serve the growing market there. The equipment is needed to support the company’s expansion plans. The financing provided by Tetra Financial Group was structured as a long-term lease to assist the customer with lower monthly payments during this important expansion phase as the farm implements its strategic growth plan and works toward full production.

The financing provided by Tetra Financial Group included funding for both new and used equipment, and also allowed the customer to preserve cash and credit lines. Tetra Financial Group’s commitment to serving the critical equipment needs of its customers allowed it to be able to provide its customer with the financing that allowed for the acquisition of new and used equipment, helped meet the customer’s cash flow and credit needs at a critical time, and included a wide variety of equipment. Tetra Financial Group looks forward to this customer’s future success and is pleased to support its endeavors as a key financing partner.

Tetra Financial Group is proud to continue its support for U.S. agriculture and production by providing needed financing for American farmers.

About Tetra Financial Group
Tetra Financial is a national independent equipment leasing company in the equipment finance industry. From its headquarters in Salt Lake City, Utah, Tetra Financial provides flexible, tailored equipment financing solutions to a diverse customer base throughout the United States. Tetra Financial funds equipment leasing transactions for many types of equipment and in nearly every industry, including healthcare, manufacturing, aircraft, technology, software, energy, construction, mining, and transportation, as well as specialized and non-traditional equipment. To learn more, please visit us at http://www.tetrafg.com. Reported by PRWeb 2 hours ago.

SVIEF 2014 Selects PassbeeMedia, a DFW Excellerator Founding Member Company, as Finalist at Upcoming SVIEF 2014 Conference

September 25, 2014, 12:13 am

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PassbeeMedia’s Market Traction, Solution Breadth, and Asia and Greater China Market Opportunity as Major Differentiators for Inclusion in Final Round

San Jose, CA (PRWEB) September 25, 2014

Silicon Valley Technology Innovation & Entrepreneurship Forum (SVIEF - http://www.svief.org), a leading venue in high-tech industry field gathering multi-tech and business professionals, while providing a platform for talent, technology and capital exchange, has selected Dallas-based PassbeeMedia, a DFW Excellerator Founding Member Company, as one of the 10 finalist in the upcoming SVIEF Startup Contest to be held in Santa Clara Convention Center on September 27, 2014.

SVIEF’s Startup Contest is one of the few events focused on helping US and China startups network, advise and raise venture capital and angel investments. The contest began in July 2014, and thru various rounds, the best companies are invited to present on stage at the annual SVIEF conference.

PassbeeMedia’s (http://www.passbeemedia.com) mobile and loyalty marketing platform focuses on helping brands, retailers & advertisers maximize their TV/Radio/Print/Digital advertising budgets. Our platform enables consumers to respond to offers from all channels and save merchant offers & promotions to their iPhone Passbook and Android Wallet. Launched in August 2013, PassbeeMedia is one of the leading companies in the rapidly growing digital marketing space. The Studio™ platform enables merchants, large & small, local & global, to achieve true “many-to-many” marketing.

“We are thrilled and humbled to be one of the top 10 finalist at SVIEF 2014,” says Walter Chen, CEO of PassbeeMedia. “Being selected is a testament to our customers and distribution partners for working with us to gain as much traction as we have over the last 9 months. We believe SVIEF will accelerate our global market expansion as we find partners and investors to join our journey as we enter China and other key Asian markets.”

“By selecting PassbeeMedia, SVIEF has validated DFW Excellerator’s vision and strategy of helping North Texas startups establish the foundation and quickly expand their business into China and other parts of Asia,” says Jason Liu, DFW Excellerator’s Founder & Managing Director. “I am impressed by the amount of success PassbeeMedia has already achieved. We look forward to helping them grow their business here in US as well as in China.”

“SVIEF’s annual conference brings together investors, venture capitalists, and executives from US and China,” says Cindy Tang, Vice Secretary for SVIEF. “We are committed to bringing the best startups and make sure conference attendees and contest participants receive a unique experience found nowhere else. PassbeeMedia’s team, product and market traction made them a clear finalist.”

About PassbeeMedia, Inc.

PassbeeMedia is a digital & mobile marketing platform company. Our Studio™ and Hive™ Beacons work together to deliver fast and easy mobile marketing. Our solution enables brands, advertisers, merchants, and retailers to create Apple Passbook and Android Wallet Passes that can be distributed by merchants across all channels (TV/Radio/Print/Digital/Out of Home).

For more information, visit http://www.passbeemedia.com.

About DFW Excellerator

DFW EXCELLERATOR is a new business incubator and accelerator in North Texas where entrepreneurs find the stepping stones needed to reach their business goals. We are committed to providing multi-dimensional services and an extensive international network of partners for our members. The DFW EXCELLERATOR offers over 8,000 square feet of co-working, dedicated and day office space for entrepreneurs, start-up ventures and freelance technologists. Since it takes more than just “space” to build a successful company, clients will benefit from accelerator programs, mentorship, and a network of investors, corporate and academic partners.

For more information visit http://www.dfwexcellerator.com

About SVIEF

Silicon Valley Technology Innovation & Entrepreneurship Forum (SVIEF) is an international conference designed to foster innovation and promote business partnerships connecting US and Asia-Pacific region. It is a leading venue in high-tech industry field gathering multi-tech and business professionals, while providing a platform for talent, technology and capital exchange. The past three SVIEF were held in Silicon Valley in Fall, 2011, 2012, and 2013, with more than 5,000 attendees each year.

The 2014 SVIEF will be held on Sep 27th, Saturday, 2014 at Santa Clara Convention Center. It is designed to be intense and informative, with theme on "Global Vision of Innovation: Cross-Border and Disrupt". The 2014 SVIEF will keep on providing the attendees and supporters with a vital and dynamic platform.

For more information visit http://www.svief.org

Contact:
Maria Smith-Brackenridge, DFW Excellerator, 214-908-9313 | maria@dfwexcellerator.com Reported by PRWeb 2 hours ago.

Starfish Retention Solutions Announces 2014 Starfish 360 Award Winners

September 25, 2014, 12:13 am

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Innovative Institutions Recognized for Effective Student Success and Retention Programs

(PRWEB) September 25, 2014

Starfish Retention Solutions, Inc., a leading student success company, is pleased to recognize Northeast Wisconsin Technical College, the University of Texas at El Paso, and Youngstown State University as the winners of the 2014 Starfish 360 Awards Program™. The awards program is designed to recognize institutions in the Starfish client community that have helped students in particularly innovative and impactful ways.

The distinguished panel of independent judges included Julie Noble, Ed.D., principal research associate in the Research Division at ACT, Inc.; Janene Panfil, senior vice president for retention solutions at Noel-Levitz; and Randy Swing, Ph.D., executive director of the Association for Institutional Research (AIR).

Starfish 360 Award Winners:

Northeast Wisconsin Technical College: Since 2010, the “Dream: Learn It, Live It” program at NWTC has centered on two ideas: first, that every student can succeed, and second, that every employee can contribute to student retention and completion. NWTC credits the Starfish® platform with catalyzing positive culture change and supporting that change with straightforward tools. NWTC’s data shows that overall gateway course pass rates jumped 7.6 percent after just one year of using Starfish flags and Kudos.

The University of Texas at El Paso: UTEP’s approach to student success includes a “deep dive” into one often-overlooked feature in the Starfish platform: ZoomIn. Since 2012, the ZoomIn feaure has given UTEP’s instructors — especially those overseeing large, introductory course sections — a user-friendly and effective tool for engaging students. UTEP’s institutional research department reports that students in course sections where the ZoomIn feature was used had significantly higher pass rates than their control counterparts, and that the students previously identified as high-risk benefited the most.

Youngstown State University: YSU sees the Starfish platform as a hub for connecting all the components and programs that inform the university’s student success initiatives. Thanks to enthusiastic and wide-spread adoption of the Starfish platform by both faculty and student success personnel, YSU’s course completion rates have been steadily rising from term to term. When the Starfish platform was implemented in 2012, YSU students were completing 81.1 percent of the courses they attempted. By spring 2014, that number had increased to 85.2 percent.

The judges also selected three Starfish 360 Rising Stars. This distinction is given to institutions that have launched the Starfish platform within the past year and have already demonstrated measurable outcomes. The Rising Stars for 2014 are Philadelphia University, Ramapo College of New Jersey, and Viterbo University.

“Each year, the Starfish 360 Awards Program gives us the opportunity to shine a spotlight on a few of the many success stories within our client community,” said David Yaskin, CEO of Starfish Retention Solutions. “We are proud that the Starfish platform is helping institutions achieve these impressive student outcomes, and we hope the winners will inspire other institutions as they inspire us! Congratulations to the Award Winners and Rising Stars!”

Award Winners and Rising Star recipients each receive cash prizes to support the ongoing development of their student success programs. More information about the Starfish 360 Awards Program can be found on the company’s Web site.

About Starfish Retention Solutions
Starfish Retention Solutions is a leading provider of student success systems. The Starfish® Enterprise Success Platform™ helps institutions efficiently scale their student success programs so that more students can finish what they start. Specifically, the software identifies at-risk students in real time based on their daily course-work performance and faculty concerns and then connects them to the services designed to help (e.g., advising or tutoring), all while assessing which services and interventions are working. For more information, call 703.260.1186 or visit http://www.starfishsolutions.com. Reported by PRWeb 2 hours ago.

VIPdesk Connect Hiring Customer Service Superstars

September 25, 2014, 12:05 am

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VIPdesk Connect CSRs will support Skullcandy, a leading audio lifestyle products company, and premiere online fashion retailer Bluefly

Alexandria, VA (PRWEB) September 25, 2014

VIPdesk Connect is hiring experienced customer service representatives (CSRs) to work from home, supporting two of our most dynamic, fun, and rapidly expanding retail clients: Skullcandy, a leading audio lifestyle products company, and premiere online fashion retailer Bluefly. VIPdesk Connect CSRs, referred to as “Brand Ambassadors,” respond to incoming phone calls, e-mails, and/or online chat requests from customers of these leading retail brands in the fashion and consumer electronics industries.

Brand Ambassadors must enjoy assisting customers, and feel genuinely passionate about the brand they represent. This passion translates into an authentic and memorable customer experience. While all VIPdesk Connect Brand Ambassadors provide awesome customer service with each and every interaction, specific job requirements are unique depending on the client being represented:

Skullcandy: Customer service agents that represent Skullcandy must be passionate and knowledgeable about music, action sports, gadgets and gaming. They should be knowledgeable about smartphones, audio connectors, and MP3 players, and must enjoy interacting with people of all ages—from teenagers to their parents to professional action sports stars. Successful Brand Ambassadors must not only take pride in providing awesome service, but be able to easily adjust their phone demeanor and language style depending on the current customer.

Bluefly: Bluefly's customer service agents are on top of the latest fashion trends, capable of easily identifying a designer's new line on sight. They not only provide fashion-forward customer service, but also serve as a personal shopper, giving advice on apparel or accessories and complementary items, designer-specific sizing and fit, sales and promotions, and more. Bluefly Brand Ambassadors must live in Texas, New York or Ohio.

Brand Ambassadors earn an average of $10-$12/hr. Full time, seasonal positions are available and all applicants must be able to work on weekends or holidays.

In addition to providing awesome service, all candidates must have a high-school diploma or equivalent, at least 2 years of related customer service experience, and some consumer-specific sales experience. Brand Ambassadors must also possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, and strong computer and Internet skills.

Brand Ambassadors work from their own home office, which must be conducive to taking customer calls, quiet and free from distraction. All candidates must provide a computer and internet service that meets company requirements, and must be able to successfully pass a criminal and employment reference security check.

Applications are currently being accepted and interviews are being scheduled. Interested applicants should apply via our website at http://vipdeskconnect.com/current-openings.

About VIPdesk Connect
VIPdesk Connect, a U.S. based provider of outsourced customer care services, utilizes a virtual team of Brand Ambassadors (BAs) located across 23 States. VIPdesk Connect hires awesome people to provide clients with the best customer service on the planet. Located throughout the U.S., BAs serve as a seamless extension of leading brands delivering memorable customer experiences that generate customer loyalty and drive business growth. VIPdesk Connect’s services include: outsourced customer service (phone, email, chat and social media), back office support and home-based contact center model consulting. To find out more about VIPdesk Connect, visit http://www.vipdeskconnect.com. Reported by PRWeb 2 hours ago.

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Introducing Jo Mousselli™ Skin Renewing™ Concealer

September 25, 2014, 12:05 am

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Experience the first anti-aging innovation from Jo Mousselli™ Beauty. Reveal a renewed complexion with an anti-aging concealer formulated to provide a three-part holistic rejuvenation to the skin.

Spring, Texas (PRWEB) September 25, 2014

Jo Mousselli™ is proud to announce the arrival of Skin Renewing™ Concealer. This product reveals a renewed complexion with anti-aging properties formulated to provide a three-part holistic rejuvenation to the skin. With continued use, the look of lines and wrinkles are diminished as skin appears visibly smoother, plumper, firmer, brighter, and more hydrated. Skin Renewing™ Concealer comes is two shades – Neutral and Fair.

This three-part holistic concealer provides the following benefits:

Corrective Prevention: Stimulate age intervention deep in the skin with encapsulated dipeptide Carnosine and antioxidants Silybum Marianum (milk thistle) fruit extract, and Tocopherol (Vitamin E) delivered effectively via a liposomal complex. This trio of age-fighters work together to reduce the appearance of lines and wrinkles, revitalize skin, increase elasticity, and prevent the stiffening and breakdown of collagen through glycation.

Hydration & Anti-Inflammation: Inhibit inflammation, microbial invasion and dryness with Australian Myrtle Oil and Bisabolol (derived from German Chamomile), both offering hydrating, anti-inflammatory, and anti-microbial properties to soothe redness, heal blemishes and plump the skin.

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Founded by Jo Mousselli, a registered nurse, Jo Mousselli™ is a brand new skincare and color cosmetics line. Jo's vision is to empower and enrich lives with rewarding careers, products and services. Her understanding of the modern-day woman's need for effortless beauty inspired the development of high-performance, low-maintenance, and long-lasting beauty products and services. Since 2005, Jo set and defined the industry standards in safety, hygiene, creative design, and educational curriculum with the Xtreme Lashes by Jo Mousselli® brand of semi-permanent eyelash extensions line of products that is present in over 50 countries and is represented in high-end locations such as Macy's, Saks Fifth Avenue, Spa Nordstrom, Mario Tricoci Salons and Elizabeth Arden Red Door Spas.

Skin Renewing™ Concealer is the first product in Jo Mousselli’s new line and is available through salons and spas offering Xtreme Lashes® Eyelash Extensions as well as on our website. To learn more, visit http://www.xtremelashes.com/jomousselli. Reported by PRWeb 2 hours ago.

WestStar Bank Selects FMSI’s Omnix Staff Scheduler and Performance Analytics™ to Reduce Staff Downtime and Improve Branch Efficiencies

September 25, 2014, 12:05 am

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FMSI, a leading workforce optimization solution provider for banks and credit unions, announced today WestStar Bank has adopted FMSI’s Omnix Staff Scheduler™, Omnix Interactive Dashboard™ and Omnix Performance Analytics™solutions. The $1 billion Texas State-based financial institution will use FMSI’s software to reduce staff downtime and improve efficiencies across its ten retail branch locations.

Alpharetta, GA (PRWEB) September 25, 2014

FMSI, a leading workforce optimization solution provider for banks and credit unions, announced today WestStar Bank has adopted FMSI’s Omnix Staff Scheduler™, Omnix Interactive Dashboard™ and Omnix Performance Analytics™solutions. The $1 billion Texas State-based financial institution will use FMSI’s software to reduce staff downtime and improve efficiencies across its ten retail branch locations.

“Our previous employee scheduling model, at times, resulted in unnecessary amounts of downtime for our employees, caused by staffing our branches for unexpected spikes in traffic,” says Linda Hernandez, 1st VP Teller Operations at WestStar Bank. “We knew there were significant efficiency gains to be made by better aligning our staff with fluctuations in traffic, but struggled to find an internal solution that would also avoid service disruptions. FMSI’s solution gave us the confidence we needed to move forward with a more progressive staffing approach, by supporting us with ongoing reporting highlighting exactly how our staffing levels should look like.”

FMSI’s Omnix Suite of Products™ addresses the concerns of today’s financial institutions: keeping down expenses while improving service levels and sales in the branches. Through the collection and then preparation of front-line staff interaction data, FMSI’s system quickly empowers management teams with easy-to-read and actionable business intelligence.

“In our previous efforts to improve our staffing efficiencies, we experienced some resistance from some of our branch employees,” adds Hernandez. “Now that we have concrete third-party information from FMSI, our staff will be much more receptive to improving our workforce optimization—a process that will be much easier with FMSI’s automated Omnix Staff Scheduler™ application.”

“Maintaining teller staffing at the ideal level to ensure customer satisfaction can sometimes be a very bank specific decision,” says W. Michael Scott, President/CEO of FMSI. "Without accurate information, most financial institutions are not equipped to make a proper evaluation. With more than 25 years of experience helping banks and credit unions improve the productivity of their staff, our unique solutions for measuring and forecasting transaction volumes regularly reveal areas for better service, more sales and increased productivity."

About WestStar Bank
WestStar Bank is a locally owned community bank with assets of more than $1 billion. It has nine branches throughout the El Paso, Texas area and one in Las Cruces, New Mexico providing businesses and retail consumers local access to a wide array of banking, lending, financial products, and wealth management services. Additionally, WestStar Bank employees serve on over 90 boards and committees of nonprofit and civic organizations, and participate in a wide range of community betterment efforts and philanthropic causes. For more information, visit the WestStar Bank website at weststarbank.com.

About FMSI
Located in Atlanta, GA and established in 1990, FMSI provides easy-to-use, yet sophisticated, software-as-a-service solutions, including: Omnix Staff Scheduler™, Omnix Interactive Dashboard™, Omnix Performance Analytics™, and Omnix Lobby Tracker™. FMSI’s smart scheduling application gives banks and credit unions the ability to optimally schedule their team throughout the branch network and to manage staff through easy to read color graphics, online interactive dashboards, and succinct management reports. FMSI provides performance management information exclusively to financial institutions of all sizes, including a workforce optimization comparative data benchmarking report that allows clients to see where they rank amongst their industry peers. Visit the company's website at http://www.fmsi.com or call 877.887.3022 to schedule a complimentary online demonstration of any of our products. You can also quickly estimate your savings with FMSI’s Efficiency Calculator at http://www.fmsi.com/calculator/ Reported by PRWeb 2 hours ago.

Fletcher, Farley, Shipman & Salinas, LLP Adds Three New Attorneys to The Dallas Office

September 25, 2014, 12:05 am

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Fletcher, Farley, Shipman & Salinas, LLP announces the expansion of the firm’s Dallas office with the addition of three attorneys.

Dallas, TX (PRWEB) September 25, 2014

Fletcher, Farley, Shipman & Salinas, LLP is pleased to announce the addition of Kristi L. Kautz, Jeffrey D. Smith and David T. Bamberger to the Dallas office.

Kristi Kautz’s practice emphasizes a variety of complex areas of the law involving insurance coverage, bad faith claims, insurance defense, premises liability, employer liability, transportation defense as well as general tort liability. Following law school, Kristi gained extensive experience in all aspects of Insurance Law, Family Law and protecting the rights of businesses across Texas facing litigation under the DTPA. She has assisted in trying a number of cases to a favorable defense verdict.

Jeff Smith brings to the firm over six years of civil litigation experience in state and federal court representing plaintiffs and defendants in a variety of employment, commercial, and business litigation matters. Jeff is proficient in taking and defending depositions, mediations, appellate arguments, motions for summary judgment, legal research, and drafting of litigation documents. His practice focuses on products liability, serious transportation accidents, and general liability defense.

David Bamberger is a member of the Firm’s appellate and insurance coverage practice group. He has more than 30 years of litigation experience, with a focus on complex motion practice and appeals. David has considerable experience representing both insurance companies and their insureds, with particular emphasis on preparing coverage opinions, litigating bad faith cases, and defending legal malpractice and personal injury actions. He also has an extensive background in patent and commercial litigation.

“We are pleased to grow our Dallas team with this talented group of attorneys,” says Douglas Fletcher, Founding Partner of Fletcher, Farley, Shipman & Salinas. “They each bring invaluable experience and strengths necessary to handle the extensive range of litigation that our clients entrust to us.”

Fletcher, Farley, Shipman & Salinas, LLP is a sophisticated defense firm skilled in the art of resolution with offices in Dallas and Austin. The firm's attorneys leverage their extensive experience and skills as trial and appellate attorneys to achieve resolution both inside and outside of the courthouse in matters including the defense of tort litigation, business and commercial litigation, construction, insurance, employment and dispute resolution. The firm’s unique Rapid Response Team™ provides a legal forensic service that can be deployed nationwide around the clock, within moments, to assist clients in responding to catastrophic losses. Fletcher Farley was founded more than twenty years ago as a dedicated business defense firm, devoted to providing high-quality representation, sound legal guidance and efficient, cost-effective service to defendants. For more information about the firm, visit http://www.fletcherfarley.com. Reported by PRWeb 2 hours ago.

Maria Wormington of Wormington & Bollinger Pledges to Fight Against Elder Abuse

September 25, 2014, 12:05 am

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Maria Wormington, founder of law firm Wormington & Bollinger, has pledged her support for the “I Will Prevent Elder Abuse” movement. Wormington & Bollinger is a McKinney, Texas firm with a longstanding focus on medical malpractice, and Maria Wormington’s pledge represents the firm’s ongoing commitment to fighting against cases of elder abuse and nursing home negligence.

Dallas, Texas (PRWEB) September 25, 2014

The “I Will Prevent Elder Abuse” initiative was developed by the Maricopa Elder Abuse Prevention Alliance (MEAPA®) and the Area Agency on Aging Region One. The program aims to shine a spotlight on the important social issues surrounding elder abuse by encouraging individuals and businesses to personally commit to fighting against abuse of the elderly.

As the American population continues to age, abuse of seniors has become a growing problem. In 2013, almost 9,000 cases of vulnerable adults were reported to Adult Protective Services in Arizona alone. However, it is estimated that more than 90% of elder abuse cases go unreported. The “I Will Prevent…” movement aims to raise awareness of this issue and create improved living conditions for the senior population.

Speaking about her recent pledge, Maria Wormington commented, “Our firm sees tragic cases of elder abuse all too frequently. Many institutions that we trust such as assisted living facilities and nursing homes are not equipped or staffed to effectively and compassionately treat our aging loved ones. We are dedicated to fighting for the rights of elderly victims and their families. Only by working together and standing strong against those who would take advantage of the vulnerable can we ensure that our loved ones can enjoy their golden years with comfort and dignity.”

To learn more about Maria Wormington and Wormington & Bollinger, visit the firm’s website at http://www.wormingtonlegal.com/. Wormington & Bollinger is proud to represent victims of elder abuse across the state of Texas including the cities of Dallas, Arlington, Fort Worth, and Plano. To learn more about elder abuse and take the pledge, visit http://www.iwillpreventelderabuse.org/. Reported by PRWeb 2 hours ago.

NES Financial Launches China Website to Provide Chinese Investors and Advisors with Valuable Insight into EB-5

September 25, 2014, 12:05 am

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Website translated and adapted for Chinese audience

San Jose, CA (PRWEB) September 25, 2014

NES Financial announced that it has deployed an EB-5 website specifically for Chinese investors and their advisors. With the popularity of the EB-5 program continuing to grow, the information offered on the site will help educate parties on EB-5 and provide details on escrow and fund administration best practices to help investors and their advisors as they consider investing in a project.

The EB-5 visa program, created in 1990, encourages investment into projects that stimulate U.S. job growth, while providing an opportunity for foreign nationals to become lawful permanent residents. An applicant’s investment is frequently held in escrow prior to investment in a New Commercial Enterprise. While many countries around the world have citizens who participate in the program, the majority of investors hail from China.

The EB-5 process is lengthy and can involve many complexities along the way. For new participants, it may seem difficult to navigate through all of the requirements. Investors in particular have a lot at stake, so it is crucial for them to know what to expect. NES Financial’s website not only provides information on the benefits of the company’s leading suite of EB-5 Solutions, but also gives background on the program and highlights aspects investors and their advisors should consider in order to make the most informed decisions.

Foreign investors should be concerned with security, transparency, and compliance. While conducting their due diligence on projects, Chinese investors, their agents, and advisors will be looking for projects that can offer these elements. The website will feature resources such as best practices and solution sheets to help investors understand some of the key questions to ask EB-5 issuers before making an investment decision.

“It is critical for these Chinese investors and their agents to be as well-educated and informed about the program as possible,” said Dandan Zou, President and CEO of Texas Investment Regional Center and a leader in the Austin Chinese community. “Investors desire secure and transparent solutions but may not be aware of how to get them. NES Financial helps fulfill this need with an additional website. The features of their EB-5 solutions give investors that much needed access and transparency into the EB-5 process and help set a much higher quality standard throughout the entire EB-5 industry.”

“Interest in EB-5 from overseas, especially China, continues to grow,” said Reid Thomas, NES Financial Executive Vice President. “Each of NES Financial’s EB-5 Solutions was designed to provide increased security, transparency, and compliance to all stakeholders. EB-5 issuers that implement them tend to see a higher success rate when marketing to investors.”

Visit the website here.

About NES Financial
NES Financial provides technology-enabled services for the efficient middle and back office administration of highly specialized financial transactions. Our custom solutions include EB-5 administration, 1031 exchanges, and fund administration transactions. Many of the world’s largest financial institutions and corporations rely on our proprietary technology, unparalleled expertise, and outstanding services to ensure the secure, transparent, and compliant management of funds. Recognized by Artisan Business Group as the 2013 EB-5 Service Provider of the Year and by Inc. Magazine’s 500|5000 as one of the fastest growing private companies in America two years in a row, NES Financial helps companies lower operational costs, reduce risk, and improve ROI. For more information, visit nesfinancial.com. Reported by PRWeb 2 hours ago.

Triple crown: Growth Acceleration Partners scores ranking on Austin Business Journal FAST 50 list for third year in a row

September 25, 2014, 12:05 am

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Thanks to a strong client focus and embrace of winning technologies, GAP remains one of the few companies to make the Fast 50 list for three years running.

Austin, Texas (PRWEB) September 25, 2014

For the third year running, Growth Acceleration Partners (GAP) has earned a ranking on the Austin Business Journal Fast 50, a list of the city’s fastest-growing private companies with revenue under $10 million.

During the last three years, GAP has achieved revenue growth of more than 250 percent. Thanks to a strong client focus and embrace of winning technologies, GAP remains one of the few companies to make the Fast 50 list in 2012, 2013 and 2014. In addition, GAP’s management team foresaw years ago how critical apps would be for companies that wish to innovate, create efficiencies, and drive up bottom-line profits.

“Companies of all sizes are recognizing the importance of mobile and web apps for both their customers and workforces,” said Joyce Durst, co-founder of GAP. “GAP combines deep expertise in application development with an affordable near-shore outsourcing model that creates exceptional value for our clients.”

GAP is a unique outsourced software development company that combines leading technical skills with business acumen and strategy to create complete software solutions. These range from web applications to mobile apps and traditional client/server software. GAP has served more than 225 satisfied clients, delivering applications ranging from one-time projects to ongoing engagements for software design, development, user experience and quality assurance.

One of these clients, 21CT creates investigative data analytics products to detect healthcare fraud and target and neutralize network security attacks. A fast-growing company, Austin-based 21CT needed to add talented developers to its team. The firm worked with GAP for staff augmentation in the areas of development, quality assurance (QA), and QA automation.

“We needed an effective way to rapidly expand our team with qualified developers who could provide high-quality work and make an impact rapidly,” said Chad Walters, vice president of engineering for 21CT. “After conducting a review of different options for augmenting our staff, it was GAP’s ability to find top-tier talent in a highly competitive market that helped us decide to work with their team.”

About Growth Acceleration Partners
Based in Austin, Growth Acceleration Partners (GAP) offers best-in-class software development, combining leading-edge technical skills with serious business perspective. The company’s goal is never limited to creating a software tool that simply works. Rather, GAP focuses on helping clients reach their full business potential – in essence, crafting the software of their dreams. GAP has partnered with more than 225 satisfied clients, ranging from startup tech companies to multi-national enterprises. Applications serve a wide range of industries including healthcare, technology, retail, online, education and financial services. For more information, visit http://www.wearegap.com.

About the Austin Business Journal FAST 50
The Austin Business Journal Fast 50 honors Central Texas businesses that can show impressive average revenue growth when combining figures from 2011, 2012 and 2013. All submissions are verified by an accountant and reviewed by Maxwell Locke & Ritter for ranking purposes. Winners and nominees will be recognized in a special publication in the Austin Business Journal and honored at an Oct. 16 award reception. Reported by PRWeb 2 hours ago.

Southern Theatres' Movie Tavern 8 in Covington, LA, Powered Exclusively by Christie Vive Audio and Christie Solaria Series Projectors

September 25, 2014, 12:05 am

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Christie's Managed Services to complete Southern Theatres' second "all Christie" state-of-the-art entertainment complex.

(PRWEB) September 25, 2014

Christie®, the global leader in visual displays and audio technologies, is proud to announce that Southern Theatres has completed its second “all Christie” entertainment complex, at the new Southern Theatres Movie Tavern 8 in Covington, Louisiana. The eight-screen cinema eatery is powered exclusively by Christie Solaria® Series projectors and Christie Vive Audio™ cinema systems, comprised of Christie’s innovative line array wall and ceiling surround speakers, purposely crafted and built for the cinema environment. Christie’s Professional Services team provided complete design, integration and installation services and will continue to provide 24/7 remote monitoring and ongoing technical support through Christie’s Network Operations Center (NOC).

The new complex includes a Movie Tavern Xtreme (MT-X), an enhanced entertainment auditorium featuring a large 3-story silver screen, featuring 2D and RealD 3D capability and the Dolby® Atmos™ audio format. This includes Christie 4K DLP Cinema® projection, the Dolby® Atmos™ audio format, and Christie Vive Audio immersive cinema system, which unlocks the full potential of leading DCI digital-cinema audio formats. The set-ups feature the LA5S, LA3C and LA3S for wall and ceiling surrounds, the LA3 for screen channels, and the S215 subwoofer.

“We’re excited to continue to bring the latest developments in cinema projection and audio technology to our patrons at the Movie Tavern 8 in Covington, LA. The exclusive use of Christie digital projection was never in doubt, but we’ve also chosen to equip every auditorium with Christie Vive Audio because we believe its revolutionary speaker design provides the benefit of improved sound coverage to every seat in the house,” said Danny DiGiacomo, Director of Marketing, Southern Theatres.

“In our Movie Tavern Xtreme auditorium (MT-X) , the Christie Vive speakers unlock the full potential of Dolby Atmos sound technology playback and, combined with Christie’s 4K digital projection, allows us to deliver the ultimate movie viewing, listening, and dining experience for our guests,” noted DiGiacomo.

The remaining seven auditoriums are configured for the Dolby 7.1 audio format and will feature the LA1 and LA3 configuration for screen channels and the LS3S for wall surrounds. Complementing the impeccable immersive surround sound provided by Christie Vive Audio, the auditoriums will also be equipped with Christie CP2215, CP2220, and CP2230 DLP Cinema® projectors, members of Christie’s Solaria Series, which offer crisp, bright pictures on every screen.

“Within a year of launch, Christie Vive Audio has established a reputation for superior performance to meet the demands of today’s motion picture content, setting a new standard in immersive cinema sound,” said Patrick Artiaga, director, business development, Audio Solutions, Christie. “We’re pleased that Southern Theatres has again selected the complete Christie family of digital projection and cinema sound solutions to fill every auditorium with the most lifelike, realistic movie-viewing experience available today.”

Christie’s Global Professional Services team was involved exclusively from the beginning of the project to the end, providing unparalleled professional consultation, integration, installation, and design services for all eight of the auditoriums.

“Christie is truly a ‘one-stop-shop’ for all cinema needs. We created the layout, designed the technology floor plan, and installed and integrated all of the products in the auditoriums for Movie Tavern 8,” said Sean James, vice president, Global Professional Services, Christie. “We will also continue to maintain the systems to ensure everything is running smoothly through ongoing technical support and 24/7 remote monitoring from our Network Operations Center.”

Added DiGiacomo, “An ‘all Christie’ cinema complex is best serviced by an ‘all Christie’ service and installation team. We knew we could trust Christie in every aspect of this project to deliver the ‘complete Christie experience,’ from superior projection to superior sound to superior installation and ongoing technical support.”

For more information on Christie’s new audio initiatives, visit http://www.viveaudio.com.

About Southern Theatres
Southern Theatres, LLC., owned and operated by George Solomon, was formed in May of 2002. Solomon has been in the theatre business with his family for over 50 years and launched Southern Theatres, LLC. to develop and operate state-of-the art multiplex stadium-seating movie theatres.

In April 2005, Veronis Suhler Stevenson (VSS) made a $30 million equity investment in Southern Theatres, LLC. VSS is a private equity and mezzanine capital fund management company dedicated to investing in media, communications and information industries in North America and Europe.

Southern Theatres, LLC. is currently responsible for the daily operations of The Grand Theatres, Amstar Cinemas, GrandLuxe Theatres, The Theatres at Canal Place and oversight of operations for Movie Tavern. The company operates 38 locations with 433 screens in Alabama, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas and Virginia. Southern Theatres, LLC. is well positioned for continued expansion in key markets throughout the United States. Southern Theatres, LLC. is proud to be headquartered in New Orleans, LA.

About Christie
Christie Digital Systems USA, Inc. is a global visual technologies company and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ushio Inc., Japan. Consistently setting the standards by being the first to market some of the world’s most advanced projectors, complete system displays, and entertainment audio solutions, Christie is recognized as one of the most innovative visual technology companies in the world. From retail displays to Hollywood, mission critical command centers to classrooms and training simulators, Christie display solutions and projectors capture the attention of audiences around the world with dynamic and stunning images, accompanied by awe-inspiring sound. Visit http://www.christiedigital.com.

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“Christie”, “Christie Solaria,” and “Christie Vive Audio” are trademarks of Christie Digital Systems USA, Inc., registered in the United States of America and certain other countries.

DLP Cinema® is a registered trademark of Texas Instruments.

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Mesothelioma Compensation Center Urges Diagnosed Victims And Their Family To Use EstatePlanning.Com As A Tool For Information On Estate Planning

September 25, 2014, 12:13 am

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The Mesothelioma Compensation Center says, “A recent update on EstatePlanning.com gives a great insight into all that is required when taking care of an estate, which is why we are taking the time this week to share it in the hopes of shedding light on the subject. The attorneys we suggest are experts in their field and can provide much needed clarification for victims and families going through the arduous process of a mesothelioma diagnosis, as well as sit down with the family and create a step-by-step order of what needs to take place, when it comes to compensation." http://MesotheliomaCompensationCenter.Com

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The Mesothelioma Compensation Center says, "We cannot emphasize enough how incredibly vital it is for a family to have access to the best possible mesothelioma attorneys in the nation. The subject of estate planning is something we have discussed in the past, but this new information has renewed our interest in reaching out to victims and educating them on how important it is to align the work of the family CPA or estate planners in helping to protect the victim's settlement.

"The attorneys we suggest will know what must be done. We want to emphasize estate planning and/or taxes need to be discussed." For more information a diagnosed victim of mesothelioma, or their family members can call the Mesothelioma Compensation Center anytime at 866-714-6466.

From Estate Planning.Com in July of 2014: "Unfortunately, a lot of people haven’t participated in any meaningful estate planning. Most will readily admit it is something they need to do, but they keep putting it off. Here are some of the more common reasons why we procrastinate about estate planning—and some information that just might get you moving.

“It’s expensive. Granted, a lot of people don’t have extra money lying around these days. But not doing anything can end up costing your loved ones much more than it would cost you to plan now. If you own assets in your name and you become incapacitated due to illness or injury, you (your assets and your care) will likely be placed in a court guardianship. This is not free."

For attribution please visit: https://www.estateplanning.com/posts/?topic_id=11

Before a diagnosed victim of mesothelioma, or their family members hire an attorney to advance a mesothelioma compensation settlement, please call the Mesothelioma Compensation Center at 866-714-6466 before hiring any attorney.

Information About Mesothelioma From The Mesothelioma Compensation Center For Diagnosed Victims And Their Families:

US Navy Veterans account for a significant portion of all diagnosed victims of mesothelioma each year. According to the US Centers for Disease Control, the average age for a diagnosed victim of mesothelioma is 72 years old. Each year between 2,500 and 3,000 US citizens will be diagnosed with mesothelioma. Mesothelioma is attributable to exposure to asbestos.

According to the CDC, the states with the highest incidence of mesothelioma include Pennsylvania, Maine, New Jersey, West Virginia, Florida, Wyoming, and Washington. However, based on the calls the Mesothelioma Compensation Center receives diagnosed victims could be in any state including California, New York, Texas, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, Georgia, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Missouri, Ohio, Michigan, Iowa, Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota, North Dakota, Montana, Nebraska, Kansas, Colorado, Utah, New Mexico, Arizona, Nevada, Idaho, Oregon, Hawaii, or Alaska.

High-risk groups for exposure to asbestos include US Navy Veterans, shipyard workers, oil refinery workers, power plant workers, manufacturing, or industrial workers, plumbers, electricians, auto mechanics, machinists, or construction workers. Typically the exposure to asbestos occurred in the 1950s, 1960s, 1970s, or 1980s.

For more information about a rare form of cancer caused by exposure to asbestos called mesothelioma, please visit the US Centers For Disease Control's website at http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/mm5815a3.htm. Reported by PRWeb 2 hours ago.

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The Tibetan Plateau in south-central Asia, because of its size, elevation and impact on climate, is one of the world's greatest geological oddities. At about 960,000 square miles it covers slightly more land area than Alaska, Texas and California combined, and its elevation is on the same scale as Mount Rainier in the Cascade Range of Washington state. Because it rises so high into the atm Reported by Terra Daily 2 hours ago.

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Carbon nanotubes serve as bridges that allow electrical signals to pass unhindered through new pediatric heart-defect patches invented at Rice University and Texas Children's Hospital. A team led by bioengineer Jeffrey Jacot and chemical engineer and chemist Matteo Pasquali created the patches infused with conductive single-walled carbon nanotubes. The patches are made of a sponge-like bio Reported by Terra Daily 2 hours ago.

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Suspect charged with abducting missing UVa student captured in Texas; student still missing Reported by ABCNews.com 12 minutes ago.

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A man charged with abducting a missing University of Virginia sophomore has been captured in Texas and is awaiting extradition -- but there is still no sign of the student, authorities said. Reported by MyNorthwest.com 2 minutes ago.