INTERNET FAIRYTALES DO COME TRUE! PRINCE FINDS PRINCESS ONLINE AND DECIDES TO HELP OTHERS LIVE "HAPPILY EVER AFTER??

(PRWEB) September 15, 2000

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YourPrince.com / YP, Inc. ? Where fairytales can come true

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INTERNET FAIRYTALES DO COME TRUE!

PRINCE FINDS PRINCESS ONLINE AND DECIDES TO HELP OTHERS LIVE ?HAPPILY EVER AFTER??

(Aliso Viejo, CA - Sept. 12, 2000) -- Can frogs really turn into princes? According to Alicia they can. She became the very first princess of a fun, new kingdom on the Internet ? http://www.YourPrince.com ? an online matchmaking service with a special twist - the entire site is built around a fairy tale theme.

?Citizens? in the YourPrince.com kingdom find one another with detailed search tools and by reading detailed ?storybooks.? Princesses look for their knights in shining armor, while princes seek their ideal princesses in majestic castles. Citizens of the kingdom enjoy talking together in the EnCHATed Forest. Citizens also receive special discounts on gifts and activities, and a monthly newsletter ? ?Happily Ever After.?

Says Michael Mattos, CEO of YP, Inc., ?I knew there had to be a better way to meet someone special. After hearing that romance could be found on the Internet, I started http://www.YourPrince.com with one objective?to meet my princess. My modern fairytale began only a few months later when I met my fiancée, Alicia. With encouragement from Alicia, friends and family, I decided to create an enchanted kingdom online where singles from all over the land can meet.?

YourPrince.com makes its official arrival online October 1st. Please contact Michael Mattos for an interview at (949) 230-3456, or e-mail him at ceo@yourprince.com.

Online Destination For Plus Size Women Clothing Has A New Look

West Bloomfield, MI (PRWEB) July 12, 2010

WomenPlusDresses.com has a new look making it an exclusive destination for plus size women to stay in style and look feminine and fabulous for every occasion. To keep up with the new customer demands and business model WomenPlusDresses.com has redesigned website. New website delivers a more robust experience and focuses on the needs of the customer. Buying plus size fashions and getting all the latest styles has never been easier. With all retailers specialized in plus size clothing in one place women have more choices to get latest fashions and save money at the same time. Site features stores and designers that support plus size women by offering clothing that complements their beauty and adds confidence and sophistication.

WomenPlusDresses.com is dedicated to bringing plus size women a variety of fashion choices and brands. Featuring well known names in plus size fashion including Avenue, Roamans, Ulla Popken, Alfani, Coldwater Creek, Lane Bryant, Fashion Bug, Catherines, Torrid, Kiyonna, Silhouettes and many more. Offered collections are manufactured with the highest quality fabrics and reflect the latest trends in fashion.

Plus size women are offered same fashion choices as women in regular sizes. Whether a woman is looking for a cocktail dress to go to the party, wedding or family gathering, she can find stylish clothing in her size at WomenPlusDresses.com. To make shopping easy, clothing is organized by categories and brands.

"Finding the right dress that fits great is not easy. We?ve changed the way plus size women shop for dresses by helping them find dress that will match their bodies and personalities," said Lana lembersky, Founder of WomenPlusDresses.com. Plus size women can choose from a wide selection of styles from department and specialized stores.

This is a place where curvy women can find latest fashions in a variety of colors and fabrics,. Offered products include plus size evening dresses, cocktail dresses, maxi dresses, casual dresses, special occasion dresses, career dresses and beautiful outfits.

Great style doesn?t have to be expensive. WomenPlusDresses.com offer great-looking, trendy styles designed for women sizes 14 and up at affordable prices. Looking fabulous is made easy with special deals and promotions.

Shopping at WomenPlusDresses.com helps full figured women get the most for their money from top retailers across the nation. Women of all ages can get access to high quality products and below retail prices, We are constantly adding new products and web exclusives.

Our mission is to offer clothes that enable plus size women to rediscover their beauty, feel fabulous and confident. Catering to all women's plus size clothing needs is our specialty

About WomenPlusDresses.com

WomenPlusDresses.com offers large selection of women?s apparel, accessories and products for women sizes 14 and up. With many famous brands in one convenient shopping destination, WomenPlusDresses.com features classy cocktail, evening and casual dresses, career wear, trendy tops and bottoms, intimates, accessories and more, at affordable prices from great brands such as Lane Bryant, Catherines, Fashion Bug, Avenue, Ulla Popken, Kiyonna, and more. WomenPlusDresses.com is a wholly owned subsidiary of Effective Professional Solutions, LLC. For more information visit womenplusdresses.com

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AllAboardToys.com Announces Best Toys for 2006; Leading Online Retailer of Top-Rated Educational and Family-Friendly Products Unveils Favorites for All Ages

DENVER, Colo. (PRWEB) November 16, 2006 -

All Aboard Toys, LLC (http://www.AllAboardToys.com), a leading online toy retailer of top-rated educational and family-friendly products, announced today its 30 top toy selections for children of all ages for this holiday season. Customers may view the entire selection at http://www.allaboardtoys.com/besttoys2006.asp.

"We maintain our evaluation of the best toys on the market year-round, and continually update and adjust our inventory to ensure we're offering the best of the best in educational, family-friendly toys," said Josh Toney, AllAboardToys.com merchandising manager. "Our 'Best Toys for 2006' will be at the top of the wish list this year for parents and children alike."

AllAboardToys.com provides free shipping on orders of $ 69 or more (extra-large items excluded), gift-wrapping service, and same-day shipping on orders placed Monday through Friday before 5PM Eastern Standard Time. Customers may order online at http://www.AllAboardToys.com, or call 1-800-416-7155.

"We expect a very successful holiday season this year, so we encourage parents to shop early for the best selection of the most popular toys," added Toney.

AllAboardToys.com Best Toys for 2006 are:

Thomas the Tank Engine? - Holiday Tunnel, Rheneas and Roller Coaster Set, Thomas Playhut Tent with Annie and Clarabel

Lego? - City Train Starter Set, Mindstorms NXT, Racers X5-Igniter RC

Disney Pixar Cars? - Lightning McQueen Toy, Mega Garage Playhut Tent, Make Me Laugh Mater Talking Plush Toy

Go Diego Go? - Talking Rescue 4x4 Vehicle; Dora the Explorer? Holiday Plush Gift Set: Dora, Diego and Boots; Diego Rescue Radio Set

Bob the Builder? - Battery-Operated Ride-On Scrambler, Deluxe Talking Tool Belt Set, Deluxe Take-Along Gift Pack

Jay Jay the Jet Plane? - Touch and Go Starter Set, Diecast 4-Pack, Flying Jay Jay the Jet Plane Toy

Sesame Street? - Holiday Plush Gift Pack: Elmo, Cookie Monster and Big Bird; Giggle Vacuum; Elmo 24-inch Plush Toy

LeapFrog? - Little Leaps Grow-With-Me Learning System, 100 Hoops Counting Toy, Alphabet Pal Caterpillar

Curious George? - 16" Plush Toy, Plush Travel Playset, Wooden Tool Box

The Backyardigans? - Beanie Babies? Plush Toy Gift Pack: Uniqua, Tyrone, Tasha, Pablo and Austin; Pirate Tub Adventure Toy; 6-Piece Dinnerware Set

All Aboard Toys, an authorized online retailer of licensed products, offers an extensive line of educational and family-friendly products at competitive prices, featuring a wide range of popular characters including Thomas the Tank Engine?, Disney Pixar Cars?, Bob the Builder?, Elmo?, Jay Jay the Jet Plane?, Dora the Explorer?, Disney Princess?, Go Diego Go?, Sesame Street? and many more. All Aboard Toys is the official exclusive online retailer for JayJay.com and is one of the leading online retailers of Thomas the Tank Engine and Friends train products.

All Aboard Toys stocks a wide range of items in all its product lines, from toys and books to clothing and bedding to party supplies, and provides same-day shipping on orders received Monday through Friday before 5:00 PM EST.

About All Aboard Toys, LLC

All Aboard Toys (http://www.AllAboardToys.com), a privately held company, is a leading online retailer offering an extensive selection of family-friendly products featuring popular licensed characters. For more information about All Aboard Toys, please visit http://www.AllAboardToys.com or call 303.649.1692. All Aboard Toys is part of the eonBusiness Group (http://www.eonBusiness.com).

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Bid Live Online for Quality Antique and Vintage Dresses; Dresses and Wedding Dresses from Every Decade Available for Online Bidding

Omaha, NE (PRWEB) April 19, 2007

Proxibid, a premier provider of live auction broadcasting services, today announced that quality vintage dresses and wedding dresses will be available for online bidding during an April 29 auction. The live auction event will take place at The Three Rivers Auction Company in Washington, PA. This two-day auction begins Saturday April 28th with 500 uncataloged lots, including costume jewelry, purses, shoes, hats and clothing. Live Internet bidding will commence at Noon Eastern time.

The auction includes more than 300 lots of beautifully preserved antique and vintage dresses, wedding gowns, men's suits, furs, hats and more. From classic 1950's prom dresses to 1920's wedding gowns and 1960's mod designs, there is something for everyone.

Auction highlights include:

????Lot 12: 1855 Dress - Six pieces Royal blue silk taffeta with black woven border. The skirt is two tiers mounted on original blue linen sham. Basque bodice lined (tan) and boned with baleen. Sleeve petticoats are new vintage fabrics and lace. Waist 22"+, Bust 32-33". Hook and eye closure. Silk cord frogging on sleeve. Collar is 1860 lace. Two evening bodices with short sleeve fringe trimmed. Black bodice - laces up back, hook and eyes up the front. Hat is black chip bonnet with ties. Miser purse is royal blue with red beads and silver colored rings. This whole ensemble was found together. Excellent condition for its age.
????Lot 31: 1924 Dress with Coat and Hat - Sleeveless dress. Flared wrap-skirt of silk velvet; pin tucks on bodice and skirt yoke. Brown silk velvet neck-trim is original; bodice is repro. Small size (35" hip). Coat: black silk; reversed satin technique highlights the sleeve cuffs and striking chevron pattern on back of coat. Trimmed with monkey fur. Lining has been replaced in gold satin. Size small (35" hips). Cloche hat: Brown felt couched with chenille trim. All are in excellent condition.
????Lot 32: 1879 Second Day Bridal Ensemble - Two-piece dress of purple silk velvet with purple cut velvet contrast. Basque bodice with three-quarter sleeve, baleen boning, finished with steel-cut buttons. Bustled skirt, edged with pleats, linen-lined. Label: "Mrs. S.E. Galon. 2151 Wabash Ave. Chicago, Illinois." Excellent condition.
????Lot 46: Turn of the Century Two -Piece Dress with Hat - Two- piece dress of very unusual woven silk fabric. Bodice and cuffs are lined with pink satin and overlaid with black lace. Skirt has a modest flare and is lined with muslin; hem is banded with plush. Small hat, wire brim under straw, ribbed silk draping, small feather. Lace overlay on dress is rough; otherwise condition on both items is very good.
???? Lot 87: 1940s Dress with Stole, Hat and Necklace - Little black dress by "Adrian"; fitted sheath with dance slit; interesting draping through hips and waist. Stole is gray curly lamb with slate blue striped lining, marked "Louis Furs Exclusive Furrier, West Exchange Street, Akron, Ohio." Hat: Felt band with floral earmuffs, lattice back. Label: "Howard Hodge, Paris and New York." Necklace is modern costume jewelry. All are in excellent condition.
????Lot 27: 1952 Wedding Gown and Veil - Alencon lace, princess bodice with pointed front, full circle skirt over duchessa satin. Sleeves are slim fitted with pointed wrist, eight buttons; full buttoned back. Label: "Designed by Marie." Matching Juilet cap with shoulder length veil. Embellishment: iridescent sequins with glass pearls. Condition: excellent.
????Lot 182: 1952 Bridal Gown - Ivory silk satin gown with very full skirt which tapers to a 36" train; lined with pellon, hemmed with horsehair braid. Bodice is princess-style with three-quarter sleeve; button trim on front; traditional back button-closure. Label: "Priscilla of Boston." Very good condition except for some unknown gray stain on back of train, which could be dealt with by re-hemming the gown. Antique Veil is a circle of waxed orange blossoms with silk illusion. Very good condition.
????Lot 187: Wedding Gown - Early 20th Century - Silk gown with replacement lining. Bodice is embellished with Battenberg lace; high collar with feather stitching; tiny pearl buttons. The veil is a circlet of waxed orange blossoms and a 4 YARD (!) tulle train. Condition (all): very good to excellent.

"We have partnered with Proxibid because of the Company's reputation as a leading provider of live Internet bidding technology," said Julie Ewing, auction manager for Three Rivers Auction Company. "By bringing this auction online, people from all over the globe will have the opportunity to bid on and win these extraordinary items."

To register for online bidding, to view the online catalog or to bid during the live auction, visit http://www.proxibid.com.

About Proxibid

Proxibid is the premier provider of live Internet auction broadcasting services. With Proxibid, bidders have access to real auctions, with real auctioneers, from the comfort of their home or office. Bidders can view auction catalogs, post pre-bids and participate in real-time Internet bidding via Proxibid's powerful auction portal. As a leading pioneer of live Internet bidding technology, Proxibid continues to lead the marketplace by offering an unparalleled level of customer service and support.

To learn more about Proxibid, please log on to http://www.proxibid.com.

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GMA Launches Online Demonstrator Site of its ITIL-aligned SharePoint IT Service Desk Solution

London, England (PRWEB UK) 24 November 2011

GMA Consulting, the London-based IT consultancy specialising in advanced functionality centred on the Microsoft SharePoint platform, is launching an online demonstration site for its SharePoint 2010-based IT Service Desk solution which is aligned with ITIL (Information Technology Infrastructure Library) guidelines.

?We are delighted to be launching this cloud-based demonstrator of our IT Service Desk solution. We believe that it will provide prospective customers with a quick and easy way to try out the solution? said Ben Grey, a Director at GMA Consulting.

?Customers who want to try the solution can fill in a form on our website and a Nintex workflow will create a 7 day trial account for them with 3 roles, an end user, an IT support person and an IT manager. With these roles they can try the various functionality elements within the system? said Grey.

GMA?s SharePoint IT Service Desk solution is:

????Aligned with ITIL guidelines but is not over-burdened by the full complexity of ITIL
????Based on and integrates with common Microsoft technologies
????Inexpensive to buy, install and maintain to maximise ROI
????Easily configured to the client's requirements - e.g. system impacted incident categories, etc.
????Easily extended for to allow for incremental Service Desk functionality or additional capabilities such as change requests or problem management

The solution leverages Nintex Workflow 2010 to automate the service request process. Nintex Workflow was chosen by GMA because it is built on SharePoint for SharePoint, offers simple deployment and management, and no client software or additional infrastructure is required.

?We at Nintex are very impressed with GMA?s ITIL aligned SharePoint IT Service Desk Solution. It makes use of State Machines which is a key Nintex Workflow feature and also provides an elegant user interface. As a consequence, a significant number of Nintex Partners and customers have already expressed interest in the Online Demonstrator.? said David Howard of Nintex.

Organisations interested in learning more can visit http://www.gma-service-desk.com or http://www.gmaconsulting.com/solutions/servicedesk or contact GMA Consulting on +44 (0)20 7960 2880.

About GMA Consulting

GMA Consulting is a London-based IT consultancy specialising in the design, development and implementation of solutions using Microsoft technologies. Our goal is to help our clients run their operations more effectively and efficiently through the implementation of collaborative-working functionality utilising Microsoft-based technologies centred around the SharePoint platform.

About ITIL

ITIL is the most widely accepted approach to IT service management in the world. ITIL provides a cohesive set of best practice, drawn from the public and private sectors internationally. For more information please visit http://www.itil-officialsite.com

About Nintex

Nintex is a leading global innovator of software that extends Microsoft SharePoint, bridging the gap between existing SharePoint features and customer needs. All Nintex products are designed with a passionate commitment to innovation and user experience. As a Microsoft Gold Partner, Nintex aligns with Microsoft?s strategic and architectural direction to ensure that Nintex and Microsoft products work in harmony, both today and into the future.

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Voyetra Turtle Beach Sponsors Modern Warfare 2 Online Tournaments via 360igame.com and ps3leaderboard.com

Elmsford, N.Y. (PRWEB) December 14, 2009

Turtle Beach?, the leaders in premium XBOX 360? headsets, announced it is sponsoring two online competitive video game tournaments on 360igame.com and ps3leaderboard.com that run between December 14, 2009 and January 30, 2010. More than 500 gamers will participate in single-elimination bracket competitions for teams (4v4) and individuals on the popular Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 title on the PS3 and XBOX platforms.

?The popularity of online tournament play and the chance to work with 360igame and ps3leaderboard makes this a great opportunity for us to connect with and support the competitive and casual gaming communities,? says Peter Ronick, Director of Marketing, Turtle Beach. ?Once they experience our Ear Force headsets for XBOX and PS3, we are confident these gamers will want to take our gear into battle.?

Turtle Beach?s latest gaming headsets include the Ear Force X41, Ear Force X31 and Ear Force XLC for XBOX and the Ear Force P21 for PS3.

360igame.com, created by Delta Beta Lambda Fraternity, the world?s first video game fraternal organization, is a social network developed by gamers for gamers to enhance the online gaming experience. Ps3leaderboard.com is the leading independently-owned online battles site on the Web. The tournaments are part of the organization?s ?Let The Kids Play Games? multiphase fundraising campaign for its technology and educational initiatives.

?We are very pleased to have the support of Turtle Beach, premier maker of video game headsets for all gaming platforms, and look forward to a great partnership for years to come,? said Eric Whiteside, Project Manager, Delta Beta Lambda Fraternity.

About Turtle Beach

Voyetra Turtle Beach (http://www.turtlebeach.com ) designs and markets high-quality audio peripherals for PC and video game platforms under the Turtle Beach brand, including its growing line of Ear Force gaming headsets and headphones for XBOX, PS3 and Nintendo game consoles and for personal computer games. Turtle Beach, with headquarters in Elmsford, New York, is a brand of Voyetra Turtle Beach, Inc. which has been at the forefront of music and audio technology for more than three decades and is recognized as a pioneer of today?s PC audio and gaming headphone industry. Turtle Beach, Voyetra, Ear Force and Chat Boost are trademarks or registered trademarks of Voyetra Turtle Beach, Inc. XBOX is a registered trademark of Microsoft, Corp. Dolby is a registered trademark of Dolby Labs. All other trademarks are property of their respective holders and are hereby acknowledged.

About Delta Beta Lambda and Let The Kids Play Games Campaign

Delta Beta Lambda Fraternity (http://www.deltabetalambda.com) is a registered South Carolina charitable organization that provides positive experience for children participating in online games and is the world?s first video game fraternal organization. The organization seeks to expand to local colleges and universities recruiting the top technology students as members to support their community service initiatives. The organization further seeks to provide technology access programs to DepriTech youth, a term created by the organizations sister organization Delta Beta Lambda Foundation (http://www.technologykids.org) which translates to? Deprived of Technology: any individual, social class or economic class of individuals who are deprived of technology in such a manner that it may inhibit the personal, business, or professional growth or advancement of the individual or class of individuals?. The organization will start this year ?The Let the Kids Play Games Campaign Phase I? which will be a continued multiphase fundraising drive to raise needed funds for the organizations initiatives.

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New Online Vintage Clothing Store and Search Service, 555Mildredz, Features Fun Finds from the 70?S and 80?S

Joliet, IL (PRWEB) March 24, 2004 -

? For those who have a passion for fashions of the past, finding favorites like authentic pea coats or original 501 Levi?s has mainly been a matter of luck. Now, though, vintage clothes lovers can simply click over to 555Mildredz, browse the inventory and place an order for something cool that they crave but don?t see there.

?Whether it?s a red faux leather purse or a Farrah Fawcett T-shirt that you wish for, I?m scouring the thrift stores, garage sales, and flea markets to find them,? says Mildred Beason, owner of 555Mildredz, who opened the online store to expand the clientele she?d served mainly through word of mouth.

555Mildredz offers a photo of each vintage item for sale, a description and a rating for its condition, from fair to mint. The wares are also classified in categories ? ?classic? for clothes that are simple in style but strong in character, ?fun? for outfits that you can have a good time in and ?casual? for pieces you can just throw on and go about your business.

?I group them according to their look because the cut, color, and the type of fabric used all work together or alone to give you an image that comes to mind when you see it. And that?s when you start to come up with all kind of ideas of how you could wear it,? Beason explains.

555Mildredz is online now at http://www.555mildredz.com. For additional information, or an interview please email customerservice@555mildredz.com. In addition to the items posted for sale, the store welcomes suggestions and special requests. Its search service is free.????????????

555Mildredz is an online vintage clothing store and search service. Features fun finds from the 60?s, 70?s, and 80?s. Launched in March 2004, the company is based in Joliet, IL. ?I started the website as a way to help people find the vintage clothes they crave, but don?t have the extra time to look for. There?s so much to look through, and it?s so easy to loose track of time. Sometimes you have enough time to shop the way you want. Then there are times when you don?t. That?s where we provide a helping hand ? says Mildred Beason, owner of 555Mildredz.

Fearne Cotton launches her new high summer 2011 collection for online retailer, Very.co.uk

(PRWEB) March 21, 2011

The season of love has arrived as DJ and designer, Fearne Cotton presents her high summer collection for Very.co.uk at the exclusive members club Home House, London.

Inspired by a mixture of 60?s and 70?s references, Fearne?s designs draw on key shapes and styles including peasant blouses, voluminous maxi dresses and simple sundresses. Featuring a neutral palette of fawn, taupe and oyster punctuated with a colour clash of purple, orange, and hot pink, the collection gives the feel of dreamy seventies summer suburbia.

?The theme of this collection was being in love in the summer time - your first love when your stomach is in knots. There?s no better feeling. There are some really special pieces in there, perfect for a big summer party or event, along side some versatile key pieces that can be worn all season.? said Fearne.

Dresses continue to play a significant role this season. Maxi dresses ? synonymous with the seventies are presented in billowing and draped styles featuring embellishment, Toile de Jouy prints or ombre dip dye finishes. Offering a less structured option for a balmy summer?s evening, the floor sweeping hemlines are set to be the look of the season.

A seductive twist comes in the cocktail dress in delicate double-faced voile; the asymmetric neck line and softly rouched lace, interwoven with fine metallic thread lends the style a subtle sex appeal.

Separates are simple in shape, using texture, fabric and subtle detail to create effect. A sunray pleated knee length skirt in a gentle spot print summarises the soft, refined aesthetic continued through with a lace detail T-shirt and polka dot, back tied shirt.

Product Director, Matt Hudson says, ?we?re delighted to see Fearne carving out a unique, signature style that really resonates with our customers. Fearne?s spring collection has been her most successful to date and we are confident that the summer additions to her range will inspire our customers and strengthen her position as one of Very.co.uk?s most popular designers.?

This beautiful, evocative collection from Fearne Cotton is her fourth for online store, Very.co.uk, and further establishes her credentials as a fashion influencer.

For all further information contact the very.co.uk team at Lee Publicity

Tel: 020 7359 2288

Email gemma (at) leepublicity (dot) co.uk

Stockist Details: http://www.very.co.uk 08448 222321

NOTES TO EDITORS:

Fearne?s SS11 collection is on sale from March 2011 at Very.co.uk

Price range from ?6 to ?99

There are 23 pieces in the mid season collection (5 of these are footwear)

Very.co.uk is part of Shop Direct Group, the UK?s largest online and home shopping retailer with sales of circa ?1.7 billion
The Group has 5m active customers across the business
Other brands with the Shop Direct Group portfolio include Littlewoods, isme, Woolworths.co.uk, Littlewoods Ireland, Littlewoods Europe, Additions, Choice and K&Co
Shop Direct Group is the largest full price branded clothing and footwear retailer in the UK, 2nd largest online clothing retailer in the UK, 3rd largest bed and mattress retailer in the UK, 4th largest sportswear retailer in the UK and 5th largest electrical retailer in the UK
Shop online at http://www.very.co.uk

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M2 Research Reports 90 Percent of Tweens are Playing Games Online; Mobile and Social Media Use on the Rise Among Children

Encinitas, CA (PRWEB) August 18, 2010

Today's kids are playing games on consoles, computers, portables and online more than ever before. Kids and Games: What Boys and Girls are Playing Today is a new report series launched by M2 Research. Key findings from the report include:

1. Social Networking: Social Networking is increasingly prevalent in children's lives. Facebook is now the favorite website among tween (8-11) boys and teen (12-15) girls.

2. Key Demographic and "Sweet Spot": Online games dominate for boys and girls ages 8-11. 91% of tween boys and 93% of tween girls play games online.

3. Nintendo Dominates Handheld Gaming Space: But thanks largely to the iPad and iPhone, Apple is becoming a significant player especially with girls.

4. Portable Platform Discrepancy: Sony's PSP has the largest gender discrepancy. 17% of teen girls play games on the PSP compared to 44% of teen boys.

5. Strong Videogame Franchises: Franchises continue to flourish at the top of the "Favorites" list for boys and girls. The videogame franchise girls prefer is the Mario Series, with 20% of girls picking it as their favorite. Boys, prefer Call of Duty: Modern Warfare with 36% of teen boys picking it as their favorite game.

"We have found kids tend to play a wide variety of games, and their favorite games and gaming sites change often." explains Louise Curcio, M2 Research Analyst. "There are opportunities for companies, and we believe the kids market has been overlooked."

Lead author for this report, Louise Curcio, has extensive experience in consumer marketing and children?s gaming. Contributing authors, Wanda Meloni and Billy Pidgeon, have both been tracking videogames, online gaming and development technologies for many years.

The Kids and Games: What Boys and Girls are Playing Today report has over 80 gaming charts and outlines key trends and companies. Survey data is collected from over 5,000 kids across the United States. M2 Research has formed a strategic partnership with KidSay to create this ongoing report series, which will be released twice per year.

For further information about the report and pricing, please contact: Wanda Meloni

About M2 Research

M2 Research has been providing market analysis in the gaming and entertainment space since 2000. The M2 Analysts include Wanda Meloni, Billy Pidgeon and Louise Curcio. With a focus on gaming and emerging trends in demographics, technology, and consumer preferences, M2 Research publishes market reports and newsletters. The company also works with clients on customized market planning and analysis. For further information contact us or visit us at http://www.m2research.com.

About KidSay

KidSay is a research company that has been tracking kids? behaviors for over 10 years. Kidsay performs one-on-one surveys with children around the country five times annually. KidSay can be reached at http://www.kidsay.com.

CONTACT:

Wanda Meloni

M2 Research

wanda(at)m2research(dot)com

Tel: 760-213-7939

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Overtone?s GameVoice Report Reveals Surprising New Customer Insights from Online Conversations in July

San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) August 23, 2010

It will come as no surprise to video game consumers that the upcoming game Halo: Reach, published by Microsoft Game Studios, leads in volume of online conversations about new games within popular social media video game communities, but it may come as a surprise to game publishers that it was mentioned over three times as often as Call of Duty: Black Ops in the month of July. In addition to upcoming game data, the most recent issue Overtone?, Inc.?s GameVoice? video game industry report reveals top line rankings of 300+ video games, consoles, publishers, genres, retailers, and other hot topics and summarizes consumer sentiment and volume across these categories providing insight into millions of social media conversations.

The 30+ page July 2010 report compiled from comments in video game forums and message boards, offers several valuable insights including:

????Platform Insights: The Sony Playstation 3 generated the highest conversation volume of any platform with over 73,000 comments . Microsoft Xbox 360 followed with 62,000 comments surpassing the PS3 in daily comments on July 21, 2010, when the Medal of Honor beta version went live on Xbox. The Nintendo Wii rounded out third place with almost 34,000 comments, followed by the Sony PSP and the Nintendo DS. The not yet released Nintendo 3DS, announced in June, had a decrease in comments in July to 6,462.

????More Platform Insights: Although Nintendo?s DS and 3DS platforms are lowest in terms of total comment volume, the handheld devices rank highest in positive sentiment. The Xbox 360 and Sony PS3 rank the lowest in the sentiment index.

????Publisher Insights: Electronic Arts (EA) leads in online conversation volume with over 26,000 comments focused primarily around EA developer BioWare?s Dragon Age franchise and the upcoming Medal of Honor game.

????Released Game Insights: With over 32,000 comments, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 is the most talked about game in the month of July. Battlefield: Bad Company 2 is the second most talked about released game with about half as many online comments, and Red Dead Redemption, which led the conversation in May, dropped to fifth place in July with 10,000+ comments.

?In the July report we see noticeably lower sentiment across several categories, likely a result of fading enthusiasm about June?s big E3 Conference announcements. However, several games and products continue to generate significant comment volume and those will be the ones to watch over the next several months,? said Michelle Mathis, GameVoice Product Manager.

Behind the GameVoice report is the OpenMic? GameVoice social media analytics application that, unlike other solutions, accurately measures true sentiment and extracts meaningful insights from consumer generated text within online video game communities. GameVoice reports are the product of OpenMic GameVoice applying unmatched artificial intelligence capabilities and a text analytics engine that ?reads? comments and is able to competently determine accurate results and insights suited for marketers, publishers, developers, and retailers in the industry. These insights, in turn, allow industry professional s to better understand the needs and wants of consumers, make product improvements, and offer better customer service.

GameVoice Solutions

GameVoice Report. The new report is approximately 30 pages in length summarizing social media conversation from millions of comments compiled from video game forums and message boards. The GameVoice Report is available at the introductory subscription rate of $ 999 (US) per quarter.

GameVoice Interactive. Introduced in August 2010, Overtone?s first interactive offering gives customers access to the GameVoice system, training and the GameVoice report. Users can log in to the system and generate custom insights on any topic GameVoice covers, including games, genres, consoles, publishers and retailers.

GameVoice Interactive is now available to qualified industry professionals for a free seven day trial.

The solution starts at $ 4,599 (US) per quarter and includes initial training (webinar and personalized assistance). Price stated is for a single user.

GameVoice Interactive Plus. Overtone?s premium solution, GameVoice Interactive Plus includes the standard GameVoice Interactive package with the added benefit of consulting time with a GameVoice analyst. Consulting time ranges from 24 to 96 hours per quarter. The solution starts at $ 9,279 (US) per quarter with 24 hours of consulting time. Price stated is for a single user.

For more information about the GameVoice suite of solutions, please go to http://gamevoice.openmic.com

Overtone, Inc.

Overtone, Inc. provides an advanced customer listening solution that out performs simple social media monitoring for many of the world?s leading consumer brand companies including Microsoft, Yahoo!, and Continental Airlines. Overtone?s OpenMic delivers meaningful customer insights from unstructured customer-generated content enabling strategic decisions and intelligent action. Overtone is funded by top-tier venture capital firms Dolphin Equity Partners and ABS Ventures. For more information, visit http://www.overtone.com


Overtone and OpenMic are registered trademarks of Overtone, Inc. GameVoice is a trademark of Overtone, Inc. All other company names and product names are properties of their respective owners.

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Kolay Luxury Vinyl Flooring and BamPly? Bamboo Plywood Online at Pacific Western Wood Products

Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) December 07, 2011

Kolay Flooring Is Now Available Online at Pacific Western Wood Products Website

Kolay Luxury Vinyl Flooring is revolutionizing the vinyl flooring business. Kolay?s new interlocking wood-grain vinyl flooring is easy to install and snaps together as it is laid on the floor. The 6-inch wide, 36-inch long planks, click together and require no adhesive. Customers enjoy up to 50% savings in labor costs. It is a commercial grade vinyl flooring but also ideal for kitchens, bathrooms and living spaces that are below grade. Kolay Luxury Vinyl Flooring is 100% waterproof and can be installed over existing floors including: concrete, natural wood, vinyl and linoleum. It's easy to clean in addition to being scuff and stain resistant. It is now available online at Pacific Western Wood Products.

Kolay develops lower cost, high-quality, long-lasting and renewable glueless flooring solutions that provide waterproof locking edge joints that a child could assemble. With eco-friendly products, Kolay emphasizes renewable resources and environmental preservation. In addition, Kolay sets prices low enough so that its environmentally friendly vinyl flooring products can be a first choice with better quality and more value for each dollar spent.

Kolay Luxury Vinyl interlocking plank flooring is available by the carton--14 sq. ft. each and by the pallet--896 sq. ft. each pallet. Quantity discounts apply. Visit Pacific Western Wood Products for more details and prices for Kolay Interlocking Vinyl Wood-Grain Planks.

Pacific Western Wood Products Now Selling BamPly? Online

BamPly? is now a registered trademark of Pacific Western Wood, Inc. BamPly? bamboo panels are imported directly from mills in China by PWW. Bamboo plywood is made from a sustainable resource and qualifies for a number of LEED? (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) credits. Bamboo is actually a grass, and is easily manufactured into lumber or plywood. It?s a rapidly renewable resource and regrows much faster than hardwood trees. Some bamboo species grow 3 feet in one day but five to six year-old Moso bamboo plants are considered mature and best for making high-quality bamboo plywood.

Bamboo is now used in thousands of products from clothing to cutting boards but this ?green? material is becoming a favorite of architects and interior designers. Because it is manufactured with a non-formaldehyde glue and it is rapidly renewable, Bamboo plywood qualifies for LEED credits MR 6 (Rapid Renewable Materials) and EQ 4 (Low or No Added Urea Formaldehyde). From kitchen cabinetry to furniture and wall panels, bamboo plywood is environmentally friendly and aesthetically pleasing.

BamPly? comes in vertical and horizontal grain and natural, carbonized or espresso colors. Natural bamboo plywood--just as the name indicates---is very light and carries its natural color. Carbonized bamboo gets its color from a steam pressure treatment that actually browns some of the natural sugars in the wood, resulting in a light brown or amber color. Espresso is a rich coffee color.

Get Bamboo Plywood pricing and order and Luxury Vinyl Flooring online now at Pacific Western Wood Products.

About Pacific Western Wood Products

Pacific Western Wood Products?is a wholesale distributor of hardwood plywood, hardwood lumber, wood-grain vinyl?flooring and?bamboo plywood. Kolay Luxury Vinyl Flooring is our newest line.

For over 24 years, PWWP has been supplying wholesalers and end-users. For cabinetry, woodworking, furniture-making, flooring, door manufacturing, lumber yards, millworks or wholesalers, we provide superior wood and vinyl floor products at competitive prices and now?offer wholesale prices to the public. Our warehouse is located at 4677 Worth Street, Los Angeles, CA 90063.

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Overtone?s GameVoice Report Reveals Increasing Online Conversations about Video Games Online in August

San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) September 24, 2010

While many were vacationing during August, video game enthusiasts were busy engaging in online conversations about Electronic Art?s Mass Effect 2 game coming to the Sony PlayStation 3 platform this winter, making the PS3 the most talked about platform, according to Overtone?, Inc.?s GameVoice? report for August. In addition to game platform data, the most recent issue of GameVoice reveals that Halo: Reach remains the most mentioned upcoming video game with the majority of online conversations focused on pre-orders and the beta which occurred in May.

?As we predicted last month, we?re seeing several games and products generate increasing online comment volume, such as Mass Effect 2 and Halo Reach,? said Michelle Mathis, GameVoice Product Manager. ?Consumers were also engaged in lively discussions about retailers? plans to sell used games and popular game promotional offers, among other hot topics. There is no shortage of strong opinion or reluctance to share sentiments when it comes to video game enthusiasts.?

GameVoice highlights the top line rankings of 300+ video games, consoles, publishers, genres, retailers, and other hot topics and summarizes consumer sentiment and volume across these categories providing insight into millions of social media conversations. The 32-page August 2010 report compiled from comments in video game forums and message boards, offers valuable video game consumer insights including:

Overall Platform Sentiment

The handheld platforms rank higher than the consoles again in August, with the DS slightly ahead of the PSP in the Sentiment Index. The 3DS continues to receive many positive comments, though both volume and sentiment decreased this month.

Platform Insights: Top Publishers

Electronic Arts tops conversation about publishers with over 21,000 comments, down from over 26,000 last month. The announcement of Mass Effect 2?s upcoming release for the PS3 contributes to the volume about EA and Microsoft, while server issues are another common topic about EA. Excitement about upcoming games from Nintendo, such as The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword and Activision, such as Call of Duty: Black Ops, land those publishers in third and fourth place, respectively, in August.

Game Insights: Top Released Games

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 is the most talked about released game in August. Mass Effect 2 jumps to second place, with an increase of nearly 3,000 comments. Halo 3: ODST remains in third, while Battlefield: Bad Company 2 falls to fourth.

Game Insights: Top Upcoming Games

Microsoft Xbox 360 exclusive Halo: Reach leads comments on upcoming games again in August, with an increase in volume over the previous month as the September 14 release date approaches. Call of Duty: Black Ops is second. Medal of Honor, which stirred up controversy in the media toward the end of August when news broke that gamers could play as the Taliban, drops to fifth place. Gran Turismo 5 moves up to third and Rock Band 3 comes in fourth.

Behind the GameVoice report is the OpenMic? GameVoice social media analytics application that, unlike other solutions, accurately measures true sentiment and extracts meaningful insights from consumer generated text within online video game communities. GameVoice reports are the product of OpenMic GameVoice applying unmatched artificial intelligence capabilities and a text analytics engine that ?reads? comments and is able to competently determine accurate results and insights suited for marketers, publishers, developers, and retailers in the industry. These insights, in turn, allow industry professional s to better understand the needs and wants of consumers, make product improvements, and offer better customer service.

GameVoice Solutions

GameVoice Report. The report summarizes social media conversation from millions of comments compiled from video game forums and message boards.

GameVoice Interactive. Introduced in August 2010, Overtone?s first interactive offering gives customers access to the GameVoice system, training and the GameVoice report. Users can log in to the system and generate custom insights on any topic GameVoice covers, including games, genres, consoles, publishers and retailers. GameVoice Interactive is available to qualified industry professionals for a free seven day trial.

GameVoice Interactive Plus. Overtone?s premium solution, GameVoice Interactive Plus includes the standard GameVoice Interactive package with the added benefit of consulting time with a GameVoice analyst. Consulting time ranges from 24 to 96 hours per quarter.

For more information about the GameVoice suite of solutions, please go to http://gamevoice.openmic.com

Overtone, Inc.

Overtone, Inc. provides an advanced customer listening solution that out performs simple social media monitoring for many of the world?s leading consumer brand companies including Microsoft, Yahoo!, and Continental Airlines. Overtone?s OpenMic delivers meaningful customer insights from unstructured customer-generated content enabling strategic decisions and intelligent action. Overtone is funded by top-tier venture capital firms Dolphin Equity Partners and ABS Ventures. For more information, visit http://www.overtone.com

Overtone and OpenMic are registered trademarks of Overtone, Inc. GameVoice is a trademark of Overtone, Inc. All other company names and product names are properties of their respective owners.

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