VerticalCloud Moves Closer to Beta Release of Highly Anticipated VerticalCloud for Landlords Online Property Management System

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VerticalCloud Moves Closer to Beta Release of Highly Anticipated VerticalCloud for Landlords Online Property Management System











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Columbus, OH (PRWEB) January 21, 2012

VerticalCloud, a provider of complete cloud-based business solutions, announced today that it has achieved another milestone in the development and testing of VerticalCloud for Landlords, its highly anticipated online property management system expected for release to the public in June 2012. With laser focus on the user experience, the development team has engineered VerticalCloud with a keen eye for efficiency. In typical enterprise-Cloud IT development fashion, the owners of VerticalCloud have engaged residential property managers, landlords, and investors to participate in the user experience design of the software. The “voice of the property manager” drives the VerticalCloud for Landlords development and testing efforts.

The VerticalCloud for Landlords cloud-based platform was originally designed for the small rental portfolio owner, but was recently expanded to accommodate property management firms of all sizes.

Key features of VerticalCloud include:

Rental Advertising
Automated Rent Payment Processing (EFT, Credit Card, or Check Processing)
Tenant Screening & Background Checks
Management of Real Estate Documents
Dashboard View of Rental Properties
Tenant Portals and Community (“Meet your Neighbor!”)
Work Order Management Workflow
Email alerts and automated reminder phone calls to tenants
Landlord and Property Manager Community – Learn from one another!
Customizable Reports
24/7 Customer Support

“VerticalCloud for Landlords was designed to be the most user-friendly property management platform on the market today,” says Matt Angerer, CEO and Co-Founder of VerticalCloud. “We are able to offer more affordable price plans because our overhead is significantly lower than other property management software providers,” adds Angerer. “We have self-financed the development of VerticalCloud for Landlords without the need to take on outside investors. Therefore, we can pass the savings onto our customers – landlords and aspiring property management firms,” explains Angerer.

VerticalCloud and JMA Rentals LLC were unofficially formed in 2006 as a father/son venture to help market and advertise a small portfolio of family-owned rental properties. In early 2011, JMA ramped up its expansion efforts by bringing together technology leaders who have deep experience in online business software. “Our family was frustrated with the high cost of online property management systems on the market today,” explains Matt Angerer who owns and operates rental units with his father in Erie, Pennsylvania. “VerticalCloud for Landlords is a result of our frustration with high-cost, moderate quality property management systems. Our mission is to offer the most user-friendly system on the market at an affordable price point with the best customer service that a company can offer – 24/7,” adds Angerer.

“Small rental portfolio owners like me are expected to be on-call 24/7,” explains John Angerer. “I am the typical do-it-yourself type of landlord. I can’t afford to spend big bucks on property management systems that have 200 unit minimums or price gouge you on the ACH processing fees for online rent payments,” adds Angerer. “VerticalCloud provides the much needed balance that the rental property investment industry has been long awaiting in an online property management system. It is exactly what I needed and I’ve recommended RentCloud to anyone who owns rental properties,” concludes Angerer.

Balanced Web-based rental property software

VerticalCloud for Landlords, the first JMA Rentals SaaS product, has been designed to accommodate a myriad of rental property owners. The LandlordCloud was specifically designed for small and mid-sized do-it-yourself landlords. At $ 0.50 cents per unit, VerticalCloud for Landlords is the most affordable Web-based rental property software on the market today. It gives the do-it-yourself landlord exactly what he needs to get the job done. The best part is that it’s affordable and easy to use!

VerticalCloud for Property Managers is specifically designed for residential and commercial property managers. At $ 1.00 per unit, VerticalCloud for Property Managers balances all aspects of a property managers core functions like financials, reporting, tenant management, and work order requests. It’s familiar design and intuitive user experience puts landlords and property managers at the helm of their ship. Drill down reporting and customizable metrics define transparency for the property manager. You’ll find that VerticalCloud isn’t heavy on some system features and light on others. It is exactly what landlords and property managers need: balanced Web-based rental property software, in the cloud.

Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, JMA Rentals LLC and VerticalCloud were founded by a team of technology and real estate practitioners with proven real-world experience in rental property management and online business software development. The synergy realized between the founders has resulted in the most affordable, balanced, easy to use, software-as-a-service known to rental property managers: VerticalCloud for Property Managers.

http://www.verticalcloud.com

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Volunteers Needed at Twin Cities Habitat in Winter Months

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Volunteers Needed at Twin Cities Habitat in Winter Months











Volunteers work to finish a Twin Cities Habitat home


Minneapolis, MN (PRWEB) January 25, 2012

Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity builds and restores homes year-round, with nearly as many projects underway in January and February as in the organization’s peak summer season.

But Habitat says volunteer numbers often dip as the mercury plummets.

“People think we don’t have a lot going on in the winter, but that’s not true – the last couple of winters especially,” said Habitat’s Volunteer Coordinator Anna Meyer.

The nonprofit needs upwards of 150 volunteers per day to keep its 15-plus projects on-pace. The need is greatest for volunteers during the week and for those willing to help on projects in the Twin Cities’ southwest suburbs.

Having sufficient volunteers to complete a home means families – especially those stuck in unsafe or unstable housing – can buy their homes on time. Habitat homebuyers all sign a zero-interest mortgage and must complete hundreds of hours of sweat equity.

“We’re geared up as a volunteer operation,” explained Site Supervisor Tara Lumley. “When volunteers stop coming and we have deadlines, we either have to subcontract the work, which costs money, or it just takes longer and we don’t meet our production guidelines.”

Meeting spring closing dates is also important to secure public and private funding for the homes, Meyer added.

Winter volunteering with Habitat is a chance to learn new skills, cure cabin fever and indulge interests with special theme days like Coffee Lovers Build, First-Timers Build and Couples Build. Group sponsorship opportunities are also more flexible in the winter months.

Most work is done indoors, and volunteers are never expected to work in extremely cold temperatures. Lumley said winter volunteers often work on insulation, dry walling, painting, trim, cabinets and doors.

Whatever their task, the importance of having a steady flow of volunteers cannot be overstated.

“We have maybe three people on our site supervisor staff that are as fast as 10 volunteers, but I am not one of them,” Lumley laughed.

Those interested in volunteering with Twin Cities Habitat may visit http://www.tchabitat.org/volunteer to sign up.

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Business Phone Supplier TelcoDepot.com Expands DIY Cabling Support and Accessories Offering on Online Store

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Business Phone Supplier TelcoDepot.com Expands DIY Cabling Support and Accessories Offering on Online Store











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Bay Shore, NY (PRWEB) January 19, 2012

TelcoDepot.com, a provider of Phone Systems, VoIP Equipment, Business VoIP Service, Hosted PBX solutions, assorted phone accessories and phone system support services for small businesses, has introduced expanded DIY cabling support and accessories on its online store.

With more and more businesses seeking to reduce operating costs, DIY is beginning to look like the way to go, as departments are starting to in-source basic projects like equipment cabling and configuration.

TelcoDepot.com now offers quality expert support and walkthroughs for DIY cabling, as well as a variety of cabling equipment and accessories including Patch Panels, Jacks and Wall Plates, Wall & Floor Racks, Patch Cords, Voice Cordage & Blocks, and Bulk Cable, among others.

“TelcoDepot.com stocks all the tools, equipment, guides and resources you will need to complete your DIY cabling project successfully – and if you get a little stuck along the way, you can always call us and we’ll be happy to help you with your DIY cabling project,” says Yaron Ram, a TelcoDepot.com principal.

To learn more about the TelcoDepot.com DIY cabling support and accessories, including available systems, accessories, support options, discounts and pricing, visit telcodepot.com/guide/do-it-yourself-cabling/84. For additional inquiries, call TelcoDepot.com support lines on 1-800-390-1200 or send an email to info(at)telcodepot(dot)com.

About Telco Depot

Telco Depot is a leading supplier of quality business telephone systems, business VoIP service, VoIP phones, phone headset equipment, video surveillance systems, voice & data cabling solutions, conference phone solutions and Microsoft Response Point Systems. The company’s top priority is to help its clients make informed decisions based on their specific small business phone system needs by providing experience and expertise and guiding them in selecting the best phone systems for their businesses. Telco Depot ensures that their phone systems are fully scalable, affordable priced, and provide the highest value for their clients.

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One of the Largest Farms Ever to be Offered for Sale in Eastern Colorado, Western Kansas

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One of the Largest Farms Ever to be Offered for Sale in Eastern Colorado, Western Kansas











One of the Largest Farms Ever to be Offered for Sale in Eastern Colorado, Western Kansas


Glenwood Springs, Colo. (PRWEB) January 20, 2012

With surging demand for quality farmland, one of the largest farms ever to be offered in eastern Colorado and western Kansas has been placed on the market for sale. The high-quality farm consisting of nearly 18,000 acres of some of the best farmland in this Colorado and Kansas area was placed on the market by Mason Morse Ranch & Farm Company, affiliate of United Country Real Estate, headquartered in Glenwood Springs, Colo. With farmland values on the upswing, rising commodity prices, low interest rates, inflation pressures and other world economic factors investors continue to seek out long-term investments with desirable returns in the agricultural land market. As these investors seek land investments and cash-rich farmers desire to expand their operations, farmland available for sale is in very limited supply. The record setting prices of the past two years have not swayed buyer interest as they continue to buy up the limited available properties for sale at a record pace.

Ben Hudye, 2010 Top Producer finalist and owner of Hudye Farms, US, Inc. explained his family has spent many years building this farm land holding up to its current size. “It took us close to ten years to establish the right model and to accumulate this land. The right buyer will have it all before this year’s crop is planted. The farm is fully leased to young, aggressive growers; we will just slip out from behind the wheel and an investor can slip right in. This property is a wonderful opportunity for the right buyer to either establish themselves in the farmland market, or to complement their existing holdings, all in one simple transaction,” said Hudye.

“We continue to see strong buyer demand and full-price offers for high-quality farmland across the plains. This historically stable agricultural asset class continues to increase in value for the buying public at a time when worldwide food consumption habits are shifting, demand worldwide for grain is high and rental values along with commodity prices remain strong. This is an exceptional opportunity to acquire a very large and productive farm,” said Bart Miller, Managing Broker of Mason & Morse Ranch Company.

The 17,741 acres of farmland is generally located around Burlington, Colorado in Kit Carson and Cheyenne Counties, Colorado with a few tracts just across the Colorado-Kansas state line in Sherman and Wallace Counties near Goodland, Kansas with an additional 1,760 acres in Logan County, Kansas near Winona. Primarily the majority of the farmland topography is nearly level and undulating in large parcel groups. The largest of which is 12,000 acres within a 12-mile radius. The second largest grouping is 3,000 acres within a 5-mile radius. Web Link: http://www.ranchland.com/coloradokansasfarmland

About Hudye Farms U.S., Inc.

The Hudye family owns more than 35,000 acres in the U.S. and Canada. While they do not farm the U.S. land themselves, over many years they sought out young and aggressive American growers who needed additional cropland and developed cash/crop share partnerships with them. The Hudye family maintain a close relationship and friendship with their partners despite a geographical distance. While they are miles apart, the Hudye team makes on-farm visits to their partners and invite them to their Canadian location for educational field trips. More information about Hudye Farms U.S., Inc can be found on their website. http://hudyesoils.com/the-hudye-group/hudye-farms-usinc.html

About Mason Morse Ranch Company

“Ranches Farms Land Sales” – http://www.ranchland.com, affiliate of United Country Real Estate, is a leading provider of ranch and farm marketing services across the western United States. Founded in 1998, in the Roaring Fork Valley of Colorado, the company specializes in the sale of premier ranches, farms and recreational land across the western United States. Combined, Mason & Morse Ranch & Farm Company agents offer their clients more than 133 years of experience in western ranch, farmland and recreational real estate sales. Their professionalism, experience, innovative marketing strategies and commitment to their client base has developed Mason & Morse Ranch & Farm Company into one of Americas’ leading premier land brokerage firms in the country. Recently recognized by The Land Report as one of America’s Top Brokerages. “Winter Edition – 2010 Year End Review Featuring America’s Top Brokerages.”

About United Country

United Country Real Estate is the largest fully integrated network of conventional and auction real estate professionals in the United States. The company has been an innovator in real estate marketing since 1925. United Country supports nearly 600 offices across the U.S., Costa Rica, Panama and resort areas of Mexico, with a unique, comprehensive marketing program that includes one of the largest portfolios of property marketing websites (more than 3,000 separate sites and traffic of approximately 3 million visitors per month), multiple United Country real estate catalogs with national distribution , an extensive buyer database and national advertising of local properties that reaches more than 90 million homes per week. United Country has recently been recognized by AllBusiness.com, The Land Report, Entrepreneur and The Wall Street Journal as one of the top U.S. real estate companies.

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Allied Realty Breaks Ground on “The Retreat” in Conroe, Texas

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Allied Realty Breaks Ground on “The Retreat” in Conroe, Texas











Houston, Texas (PRWEB) January 20, 2012

Allied Realty has broken ground on The Retreat–a new, 210-unit luxury apartment home community located in the heart of Conroe, Texas, with a targeted opening date of early fall 2012.

Developed by Allied Realty and designed by Ted Trout and Associates, The Retreat is conveniently located at 2951 North Loop 336 West, just minutes to downtown Conroe and within 40 miles from downtown Houston. Nestled in the trees and bordering the Conroe Country Club, The Retreat offers easy access to major freeways. Floor plans range from 1-3 bedrooms, and amenities include a state-of-the-art fitness center, a Cyber Café with computer and Wi-Fi access, a sports lounge, a resort-style pool with walk-in feature, carports, garages and storage units.

“This is our first development project in Conroe, but our second development project in Montgomery County within the past year,” says Tim Myers, Managing Partner of Allied Realty. “We are very excited to offer the Conroe community an upscale living environment that caters to both professionals and families.”

Conroe, Texas is a very livable community with excellent health care, business opportunities, cultural activities and a small-town atmosphere. Beautiful Lake Conroe and the adjacent Sam Houston National Forest offer a wide range of recreational opportunities.

The property will be managed by Orion Real Estate Services, Inc., a division of Allied Realty. Financing and capital for the development are being provided by BBVA/Compass Bank and a partnership between Allied Realty Group, the D’Agostino Companies–a well-known land, office and retail developer in the Conroe/Woodlands area, and other private investors.mj

Allied Realty is a leading fully-integrated, multi-family real estate investment and development firm headquartered in Houston, Texas, with an additional office in Denver, Colorado. Allied Realty and its investment partners have acquired or developed more than 13,000 multi-family units with a total aggregate value of approximately $ 1.1 billion. For more information visit http://www.alliedrealty.com.

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RedBumper Introduces SmartLot at NADA 2012, First Inventory Analytic Tool to Truly Blend Historical Performance with Local Market Data

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RedBumper Introduces SmartLot at NADA 2012, First Inventory Analytic Tool to Truly Blend Historical Performance with Local Market Data










Dallas, TX (PRWEB) January 16, 2012

RedBumper, (http://redbumper.com/) a new breed automotive inventory management company, today announced that it will unveil SmartLot at the 2012 NADA & ATD Convention and Expo in Las Vegas, NV, February 3-6. SmartLot is the first auto dealer inventory analytic tool to truly blend historical performance with local market data, providing optimal inventory stocking recommendations. It is also the first comprehensive mobile inventory management solution; SmartLot works in real-time on a Smartphone mobile platform, providing the ultimate in flexibility; an inventory management tool in the palm of the hand. Workshops will be held throughout the convention to unveil the new system. To register for a workshop visit: http://redbumper.com/nada.aspx

“SmartLot uses a number of criteria to determine which top market performers are likely to perform well for a specific lot. Other systems in the industry rely on chance when recommending a market performer. We take the analysis to another level and add a bit of secret sauce. As a dealer buys and sells vehicles, SmartLot automatically makes slight adjustments to help improve sales and profits month after month. The longer a dealer is on our system, the better he becomes because the system is really designed like no other system on the market. If a dealer wants to grow sales while improving sales times, they need SmartLot!” said RedBumper founder Bruce Thompson.

SmartLot includes a powerful market metrics tool, Market IQ, which provides dealers with unequaled market analysis. As dealers acquire and liquidate vehicles, SmartLot seamlessly analyzes the performance of each and compares the dealership’s needs to the hottest current market performers, maintaining a continual pulse on market supply and demand.

MarketIQ turns SmartLot into the first inventory management tool to supply auto dealers with the turn time of each unit in the market and the profit per day. And that’s not all; because of exclusive relationships with key partners, MarketIQ then returns the average retail sold price and provides the dealer with all their competitor’s listings of that vehicle and suggested acquisition and listing price.

These recommendations are provided in 3-5 seconds and, unlike other tools, it does not require that users search through charts and graphs. This tool is especially valuable in the hands of a buyer at auction or an appraiser at the store.

SmartLot is also the only inventory management tool that enables dealers to capture any and all inventory opportunities including existing service customers, trade-ins, auctions, and private consumer listings. It includes several tools to help dealers capture these sources of inventory.

Firstly, a built in Service Drive Harvester, a dynamic tool that helps dealers acquire inventory from their own customers on the service drive. Built right into SmartLot, Service Drive Harvester helps turn the service drive into an auction lane. It Searches through a dealer’s DMS and finds vehicles on the buy list which are in a positive equity position. The service advisor simply scans the VIN and if vehicle is on buy list, the appraisal comes right across to the used car manager via his phone or desktop.

Secondly, to capture lucrative market of private consumer listings, SmartLot includes ConsumerLane. Also built into SmartLot, ConsumerLane is perhaps best described as; “a used car superstore in a box”. The dealership simply enters specific used vehicles it needs and Consumer Lane automatically queries from its internet partners. It quickly delivers used vehicles listed for sale by only by consumers in the past 24 hours. 60-70% of consumers selling a used vehicle are in the market for a replacement, so ConsumerLane provides both used car inventory and in market car buyers.

SmartLot is in high demand and RedBumper is on pace to install well over 100 dealerships per month for the first quarter. For more information about RedBumper call: 888-339-1116     , visit, http://www.RedBumper.com or sign up for a demonstration at NADA at: http://redbumper.com/nada.aspx

About RedBumper:

RedBumper is a new breed automotive inventory management company created by Bruce Thompson. Thompson is widely credited for pioneering modern day inventory management when he introduced new tools to the industry in 2001 with American Auto Exchange (AAX). RedBumper is a very powerful next generation system offered on a flexible Smartphone-centric platform, with tools that are both innovative and intuitive. Its objective is to streamline auto dealer workload by delivering a system that is simple to use and direct. The company aims to take a new approach, offering fresh and creative tools the industry has never seen while at the same time leveraging proven technology. RedBumper prides itself for delivering ground- breaking tools that give auto dealers a significant competitive edge by being first to market. Creating the most powerful suite of tools on a flex platform allows RedBumper the opportunity to reduce much of the cluster and redundancy prevalent in current market products. It enables auto dealers to turn inventories faster while realizing more profit, month after month.

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Fodor’s Reveals the 2012 Go List–21 Places to Visit This Year

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Fodor’s Reveals the 2012 Go List–21 Places to Visit This Year











New York, NY (PRWEB) January 13, 2012

Fodor’s, the leading name in travel guides, announced today its selection of the top 21 places to go in 2012 as determined by Fodor’s editors and travel experts. This second annual list covers everything from emerging destinations and hot cities to noteworthy events and great values around the world. For 75 years, Fodor’s has been guiding travelers seeking out the best in art, food or adventure.

“Every year the Fodor’s editors and writers scout the globe to find the next best travel destination,” said Arabella Bowen, Executive Editorial Director, Fodor’s Travel. “Our 2012 Go List highlights 21 travel destinations sure to suit every taste, trip length, and budget.”

Noteworthy Events

Four highly-anticipated events merit a trip in 2012.

•Summer Olympics: Although the Royal Wedding is over, all eyes are still on London as the city readies for the Summer Olympics taking place from July 27 – August 12, 2012.

•Floriade: This World Horticultural Expo only happens once every ten years in Venlo, The Netherlands. Open between April 5 – October 7, visitors can enjoy the largest indoor flower exhibition, daily cultural programming and elaborate flower gardens.

•The Northern Lights: 2012 marks the best time in more than 50 years to see one of nature’s most awe-inspiring wonders, and the best location to watch this spectacular lightshow is in the Scandinavian countries of Denmark, Norway and Sweden.

•The 100th Anniversary of the Titanic’s Sinking: Belfast in Ireland, the city where the ship was built, is commemorating the anniversary with the opening of the new Titanic Belfast Museum and a two-month festival starting in May, including a MTV music event and multiple exhibitions.

Emerging Hotspots

Grab your passport and be one of the first to sneak away to these emerging hotspots.

•Istria, Croatia: Like Tuscany without the crowds or the high price tag, this region is known for its medieval hilltop villages, miles of vineyards and restaurants famous for their truffle-filled menus. Go in autumn for the wine and olive harvests, truffle cornucopia, and warm weather.

•Cuba: With travel bans slowly being lifted, now is the time to travel to this Caribbean island known for its legendary jazz, cobblestone streets and hand-rolled cigars. Guided travel to Cuba was reintroduced in August 2011 and visitors can book insider art and architecture tours through the Metropolitan Museum of Art or Havana jazz experience trips through Insight Cuba. The best time to travel is November – May for dry, sunny weather.    

•Panama: The South American country’s transforming skyline and hotel boom, including the Trump Ocean Club, Waldorf Astoria’s Panamera, Westin Playa Bonita and the Sheraton Panama, make it a go-to-now destination. Panama is crowded January – March, while December and April are quieter.

•Additional emerging hotpots on the Fodor’s 2012 GO List include: Rwanda, South Korea, Colombia and Wales, UK.

Value Destinations

Europe and Canada top the list this year for destinations offering great value.

•Charlevoix in Canada: A new train route linking Quebec City to the villages in pastoral Charlevoix makes it easier than ever to experience the region’s breathtaking scenery, farm-to-table cuisine and outdoor sports like kayaking in the St. Lawrence and hiking in the foothills of Le Massif. Go in the summer for hiking and boating or in the winter for skiing.

•Budapest: Enjoy hard-to-find Hungarian wines, the latest obsession in the oenophile world, in Budapest. Visitors can sample homegrown vintages from some of the country’s half-million winemakers in the city’s trendy bars and new restaurants. Travel to Budapest from May – October for warm weather, but avoid early August if you don’t want to deal with the Grand Prix crowds.

•Other value destinations on the Fodor’s 2012 GO List that won’t break the bank include: Portugal and Matera, Italy.

Buzzy Sights

At the top of Fodor’s must-go and buzz-worthy list are six enticing destinations.

•Cusco, Peru: This culture-rich capital of the Inca Empire and gateway to Machu Picchu is a noteworthy city in 2012 thanks to monumental hotel openings, including the Palacio Nazarenas by Orient Express, a former convent and palace turned into an all-suite boutique hotel with Cusco’s first outdoor pool and private butlers. Go April – May or September – October to sidestep the rainy season and avoid summer’s peak-season prices and crowds.

•Oahu, Hawaii: The island is enjoying the spotlight after serving as the backdrop of the George Clooney film, The Descendants. A Disney resort debuted on Oahu in September and in 2012 the island will receive a new visitor center saluting the 70th anniversary of Pearl Harbor. Spring and fall are usually the best months to visit for great weather and discount shoulder-season prices.

•Additional buzz-worthy destinations on the Fodor’s 2012 GO List include: Scrub Island, BVI; Paris, France; Charleston, North Carolina; and Milan, Italy.

The complete Fodor’s 2012 Go List and relevant destination guides can be found at http://www.Fodors.com.

About Fodor’s

Fodor’s Travel, a division of Random House, Inc. is one of the world’s leading providers of travel information. Covering over 300 destinations worldwide, Fodor’s guidebooks and website, Fodors.com, have provided the most up-to-date, accurate information for travelers for seventy-five years. Written by a team of over 700 writers located around the globe, Fodor’s provides travelers with engagingly written, intelligently and accurately reported, and absolutely indispensable travel guidance. Visit http://www.Fodors.com.

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ZapThink Announces Cloud Computing and Training Events in London, UK

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ZapThink Announces Cloud Computing and Training Events in London, UK










McLean, VA (PRWEB) January 06, 2012

ZapThink, a Dovèl Technologies Company, will be involved in three separate events in London, England, this March: Virtue Insight’s 4th Annual Cloud Computing Summit 2012, IRM UK’s Cloud Computing for Architects, and ZapThink’s Licensed ZapThink Architect Boot Camp.

“As Cloud Computing becomes a reality for many organizations, a best practice approach free of vendor hype becomes paramount,” said Jason Bloomberg, President of ZapThink. “ZapThink’s architecture-centric thought leadership cuts through the noise and gives IT professionals the tools they need to be successful with Cloud Computing and Service-Oriented Architecture.”

Details on the three events are as follows.

4th Annual Cloud Computing Summit 2012, March 23, Hilton Euston: Jason Bloomberg, President of ZapThink, will be serving as Conference Chair. The Cloud Computing Summit is the place to meet key decision makers across the cloud computing ecosystem, including enterprises, telecom operators, regulators, government agencies, service providers, system integrators and vendors. This summit will provide networking opportunities with industry leaders, presenting the opportunity to meet and do business with likeminded individuals.

Key themes discussed at this summit include: How is Cloud creating value, the enterprise private Cloud, why Cloud Computing is perfect for SMEs, maintaining application visibility and control in the Cloud, Cloud Computing security risks, and optimising Cloud Computing operational effectiveness.

Presented by Virtue Insight. Conference Delegate Passes are £500 + VAT per delegate. Email elegate.uk@virtueinsight.com or call + 44 20 3302 4659 to register. Go to http://www.virtueinsight.com/technology/4th-Annual-Cloud-Computing-Summit-2012/ for more information.

Cloud Computing for Architects, March 15 – 16, Doubletree Hilton London-West End: Cloud Computing for Architects offers attendees a clear, vendor-independent understanding of Cloud Computing including:


     A well-delineated conception of the strengths and weaknesses of Cloud’s three service models: Software-as-a-Service, Platform-as-a-Service, and Infrastructure-as-a-Service

    Discussion of the differences among Cloud’s four deployment models: public, private, community, and hybrid

    Details of the tools and expertise necessary to put together a Cloud roadmap and migration plan for their organisations

Attendees will gain an understanding of how to place the Cloud into the context of their current Enterprise Architecture. The course also provides practical intelligence and advice on securing the Cloud and putting together a robust Cloud governance framework.

Jason Bloomberg will be offering this in-depth workshop. Format includes presentation, case studies, and exercises.

Presented by IRM UK. Fee: £1,095 plus VAT (£219) = £1,314 per person, with a multiple seminar booking discount available. Register at http://www.irmuk.co.uk/events/103.cfm.

Licensed ZapThink Architect SOA & Cloud Boot Camp, March 19 – 22, London Metropolitan University City Campus, Moorgate: Jason Bloomberg will run the four-day Licensed ZapThink Architect (LZA) SOA & Cloud Architecture Training & Certification Boot Camp, which is recognized around the world as the best single Service-Orientated Architecture and Cloud Architecture training course available anywhere.

The LZA SOA & Cloud Architecture Boot Camp is an intensive, four day “fire hose” of information that prepares you to succeed with your SOA and Cloud efforts, whether you’re just beginning them or are well down the road with SOA and Cloud Computing. The new version 9 of the course includes new content on REST-Based SOA, Semantics, and Cloud Security.

Presented by ZapThink. Fee: £1,795 per person before February 20, £2,295 thereafter. Volume discounts for three or more attendees. Register at http://www.zapthink.com/london2012.

About ZapThink

As a recognized authority and master of Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA), Enterprise Architecture, and architectural approaches to Cloud Computing, ZapThink provides its global audience of public and private sector enterprises with practical advice, guidance, and education, to assist in creating an architecture that meets business needs. ZapThink offers a clear roadmap for standards-based, loosely coupled distributed computing – a vision of IT meeting the needs of the agile business.

ZapThink’s flagship offering is the Licensed ZapThink Architect (LZA) course, which provides training and certification on SOA & Cloud Computing around the world. ZapThink has certified over 1,500 individuals to date, and continues to offer an expanded LZA curriculum. Outside of the classroom, ZapThink publishes the ZapFlash Newsletter. Distributed to over 20,000 subscribers, this newsletter provides perspective on technology trends and implementations of cutting edge IT solutions.

In August 2011, Dovèl Technologies acquired ZapThink LLC as part of its continuing strategy to expand its scope, capabilities, and thought leadership in SOA, Cloud Computing and related technologies. ZapThink is now a wholly owned subsidiary of Dovèl Technologies. By joining with Dovèl, ZapThink is able to draw on the expert resources within the company and their real-world experience in implementing Cloud and SOA in federal systems. This expanded pool of talent and experience enriches the training experience and allows ZapThink to create more customized courses to further educate the market on the realities of SOA and Cloud.

About Dovèl Technologies

Dovèl Technologies provides high-end software and application development to government clients. Dovèl is recognized as an industry leader in Service Oriented Architecture (SOA), using the approach to create low-impact approaches to process, communicate, and store mission critical information. Clients include Food and Drug Administration, Department of Defense, U.S Census Bureau, Department of Education, and the Federal Aviation Administration. Dovèl has been appraised at CMMI level 3 and its annual quality report receives accolades from industry leaders such as Capers Jones, who has listed Dovèl in the category of “Companies That Utilize Best Practices” along with IBM, Amazon, Google, and Apple. To learn more visit http://www.doveltech.com.

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piper(dot)conrad(at)doveltech(dot)com

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Discount Home Security Cameras Available through KSSecurityEquipment.com

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Discount Home Security Cameras Available through KSSecurityEquipment.com










Cuero , Texas (PRWEB) January 12, 2012

Hidden cameras and security cameras are an effective way to stay in the know from a distance. Web entrepreneur Kelli Schley has put together a comprehensive collection of affordable cameras and accessories for the public on her new site, http://www.KSSecurityEquipment.com.

“Most people want to improve the security of their home, but haven’t been able to readily find these items at affordable prices – until now,” said Schley.

Keep an eye on precious people and things, even from a distance, with the use of color and black and white spy cameras. Choose from cleverly disguised cameras, like the air freshener hidden camera and boom box spy camera. Other everyday items, including cell phone, camera, and teddy bears conceal powerful DVR cameras. Simply connect the camera cable to a monitor to view up to 64 hours of video recording stored on an eight GB SD card.

The website also carries conventional security cameras like the 4 Channel Wired DVR complete system and 8 Channel Wireless DVR complete system. Dome cameras and high resolution day/night color cameras are particularly popular among business owners. If a full wired system is too expensive, fake security cameras are featured that effectively deter would-be criminals.

“I’ve done my best to provide a good variety of products on a very professional looking site,” added Schley.

KSSecurityEquipment.com is committed to top notch customer service. Each piece of security equipment featured on the site has been screened for quality, durability, and affordability. Orders are filled and shipped promptly to ensure customer satisfaction. Feedback is always welcome and responded to in a timely manner by friendly, knowledgeable staff members.

For detailed product reviews and tips on using home security equipment, visit the site’s brand new blog, http://www.KSSecurityEquipmentBlog.com.

About the Company:

KSSecurityEquipment.com – a division of K S Marketing – is owned and operated by Web entrepreneur Kelli Schley.

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http://www.KSSecurityEquipment.com

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http://www.iePlexus.com

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Home Insurance Expert Shares 9 Money-Saving Tips with Homes.org

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Home Insurance Expert Shares 9 Money-Saving Tips with Homes.org











Find Homes & More at Homes.org


Austin, TX (PRWEB) January 10, 2012

Homes.org has published a list of the top things homeowners can do to lower the cost of home insurance. The list was created using with the help of Eustace L. Greaves Jr., licensed insurance agent and broker/owner of Greaves Financial Services & The Bridge Insurance Agency. While there are things that homeowners can do to ensure they get the best rate possible, Greaves did point out that “most companies premiums for policies proposing the same coverages and policy forms are usually within $ 50.00 to $ 100.00 of each other.”

Among the top things Greaves cites as big factors in the cost of your home insurance is, “credit score and history. If they [homeowners] have repossessions, collection items, judgments, late payments, and bankruptcies in the last five years of their credit history, they will pay more for insurance, and may even be denied.”

Top 9 Things That Can Lower the Cost of Your Home Insurance

Homeowners can really impact the price they pay for coverage by:


    Improving their credit score and history
    Being a new homeowner
    Purchasing a brand new home
    Having a burglar and/or fire alarm system installed
    Combining auto insurance with home insurance
    Getting a Personal Umbrella Liability policy
    Opting for a higher deductible
    Choosing a home that’s constructed of more durable materials

To view more information on how the above points can lower your home insurance costs, search for new home listings or find real estate agents in your area, please visit: Homes.org

About Homes.org

Homes.org is a fast growing real estate search portal that offers users much more than MLS listings. Homes.org gives users access to a rich collection of resources, including but not limited to, real estate listings, home owner finance tools and home service tools. Homes.org brings buyers, sellers and renters important information about the current markets and intelligent tools by partnering with real estate professionals from around the country. Homes.org is a subsidiary of Star Nine Ventures, Inc. headquartered in Austin, TX.

About Star Nine Ventures®

Star Nine Ventures® is an Austin-based, marketing-driven venture creation company targeting a wide range of national business-to-consumer online marketplaces. Star Nine’s core mission is to build businesses that provide exemplary consumer experiences and unparalleled customer service.

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