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Apptico Technology Group, LLC Integrates 2012 West Coast Conference Championship Media within Stadiyum!, an In-Seat Service Mobile App at the Orleans Arena

Stadiyum! will allow the 2012 West Coast Conference Championship tournament’s fans to order and pay for food and drinks without ever leaving their seats

Las Vegas, NV (PRWEB) February 29, 2012

Stadiyum!, an in-seat service mobile app, available for iPhone and Android, is a lifestyle enhancement for basketball fans attending the 2012 West Coast Conference Championships allowing them to purchase food and beverage concessions and merchandise right from their seats – all with a convenient and speedy delivery. While waiting, guests can stream tournament info, scores and news right to their mobile handsets from within the same app.

Thirst, hunger and the desire for snacking can strike anytime while fans cheer on any one of their favorite nine teams during the Championships.

“Our easy-to-use app allows fans to order what they want, when they want – without relying on long lines or missing key moments of this exciting tournament,” said Paul Grossi, President of Apptico Technology Group. “Long lines are inevitable during sell out events, and fans using the Stadiyum! app can enjoy convenient and speedy delivery service at any section, regardless of the seat value.”

Apptico Technology Group worked with the Orleans Arena mapping out the facility for maximum efficiency during the West Coast Conference Championship games, as well as all other special events, ensuring consistent delivery times and secure payment processing, offering fans an enhanced user experience within the venue.

Stadiyum! is currently available throughout Las Vegas, NV including the Orleans Arena, Thomas and Mack Center and the Cox Pavilion, with Sam Boyd Stadium coming online in Spring 2012. Stadiyum! is in progress with negotiating additional venues around the City and nationwide.

About Apptico Technology Group, LLC:

Apptico Technology Group, LLC, is a premier developer of web-based and mobile technology applications and customized software tools to enhance business operations, improve profitability and increase customer satisfaction and loyalty. For more information about Apptico Technology Group please visit http://www.apptico.com and for more information about its products including Stadiyum! please visit http://www.stadiyum.com.

About the West Coast Conference:

The West Coast Conference was formed in 1952 and has evolved and grown to become a nationally recognized and competitive force in Division I intercollegiate athletics, with 13 conference-sponsored sports: baseball, men’s and women’s basketball, men’s and women’s cross country, men’s and women’s golf, women’s rowing, men’s and women’s soccer, men’s and women’s tennis and women’s volleyball. The WCC is characterized by the stability of its membership and its unique emphasis on combining excellence in athletics with excellence in academics.

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More States Say Yes to Insurance App: Growing Trend to Allow Drivers to Show Proof of Coverage Electronically

Prove you have auto insurance on your smart phone

Chicago (PRWEB) February 27, 2012

Have you ever been pulled over in a traffic stop, fumbled through your glove compartment only to find out you don’t have your proof of insurance card with you? Now you are stuck with a court date or a fix-it ticket even though you did indeed have insurance. There is a simple solution to this inconvenience: show proof of insurance electronically with your smart phone, says the Property Casualty Insurers Association of America (PCI).

Long before personal computers even existed, states adopted laws and regulations requiring drivers to carry physical insurance identification cards as proof that they had auto insurance. Now, we live in a technology driven world where smart phones are everywhere and people can do just about anything on a phone with the click of a button. In an effort to keep up, policymakers across the country are changing the rules to allow drivers to show proof of insurance electronically.

The Idaho Senate Transportation Committee unanimously approved a measure Thursday (SB 1319) giving drivers the flexibility to show proof of coverage electronically with a smart phone. Similar bills are under consideration in Arizona, California and Mississippi.

“As we move into the 21st century, state legislators and regulators are beginning to update laws to recognize the increasing prevalence of technology by allowing insurers to provide policyholders electronic ID cards. That little piece of paper will still count, but it will no longer be the only option motorists have to show they have auto insurance,” said Alex Hageli, PCI’s director, personal lines policy. “Electronic display of proof of insurance will save insurance companies the cost of printing and mailing ID cards to policyholders. It will also save law enforcement and court personnel time and money because they will no longer need to process tickets written to drivers who had coverage but forgot to put that little piece of paper in the car.”

All states except New Hampshire and Tennessee require drivers to carry liability insurance to cover other drivers in an accident. A report by the Court Statistics Project shows there were more than 56 million traffic violation cases filed in state courts in one year alone. Drivers had to show proof of insurance coverage at each one of those stops.

“Electronic proof of coverage is the wave of the future,” said Kenton Brine, PCI assistant vice president. “Many policyholders are living green and want to go paperless, but without changing the law insurers are still required to send paper ID cards. Legislation like the measures under consideration in Arizona and Idaho are a win-win situation because insurers and customers retain the flexibility to use paper ID cards or use an electronic device. It is all about having choices.”

Nationwide Legislation and Regulations Allowing Electronic Proof of Insurance:

Alabama – Alabama will soon publish a first-of-its-kind regulation allowing motorists to electronically display proof both at registration and during traffic stops starting January 1, 2013.

Arizona – This month the House Transportation Committee unanimously approved HB 2677, authored by Representative Dial, legislation which allows motorists to display proof of insurance electronically. The bill awaits a vote on the House floor.

California – Assemblyman Gatto introduced AB 1708, legislation allowing insurers to provide proof of insurance to a mobile electronic device.

Colorado – An existing Colorado regulation allows motorists to show proof of coverage electronically when they register their vehicles.

Idaho – The Senate Transportation Committee unanimously approved SB 1319 on February 23, 2012. The bill will now move to the Senate floor.

This continues to be a dynamic issue across state legislatures, Mississippi and Maryland may also consider legislation to allow electronic proof of coverage in 2012.

PCI is composed of more than 1,000 member companies, representing the broadest cross-section of insurers of any national trade association. PCI members write over $ 180 billion in annual premium, 38.3 percent of the nation’s property casualty insurance. Member companies write 44.3 percent of the U.S. automobile insurance market, 31.6 percent of the homeowners market, 36.3 percent of the commercial property and liability market, and 42.6 percent of the private workers compensation market.

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San Francisco Bay Area Charity Event “Take Heart:” The 2012 Concert to Benefit Bread & Roses, Big & Bold Lineup of Extraordinary Performers March 22 @ the Regency Ballroom

Corte Madera, CA (PRWEB) February 26, 2012

“Take Heart:” The 2012 Concert to Benefit Bread & Roses will feature artists Mitch Woods, Mark Hummel and Maria Muldaur joined by the buttery baritone of jazz/soul singer Nicolas Bearde, the smooth crooning of Phillip Percy Williams formerly of Beach Blanket Babylon, renowned vocalist Cami Thompson and legendary jazz pianist Judy Hall with actress Susan Z as emcee. This once-in-a lifetime lineup will also include a capella youth vocal ensemble ‘Til Dawn, a project of Youth in Arts, as well as classical music by the San Domenico Virtuoso Program Quartet.

Concert-only tickets are $ 75. Concert/dinner tickets are $ 175 and $ 350. Purchase tickets online at http://www.breadandroses.org; or call (415) 945-7120.

In the intimate and beautiful Regency Ballroom, a Beaux arts treasure from 1909, concert-goers will have the unique opportunity to experience the connecting power of a Bread & Roses concert. The benefit event will also feature a live auction with some exciting one-of-a-kind packages including special tickets to this year’s San Francisco Giants home games and “Friends & Family” passes for next fall’s Hardly Strictly Bluegrass concert.

All proceeds benefit Bread & Roses ongoing program of bringing hope, healing and joy through live music to isolated Bay Area audiences with over 600 concerts each year. The support is essential to its mission of bringing live music to children, teens, adults and elders living in hospitals, shelters, convalescent homes and other isolated circumstances. The organization was founded in 1974 by the late Mimi Fariña whose 1971 album Take Heart with Tom Jans inspired the name of this year’s benefit.

“Through our live performances, a community is born, as all participants become one from sharing joy.” — Mimi Fariña

Take Heart: The 2012 Concert to Benefit Bread & Roses

Thursday, March 22, 2012 6 – 9:30 pm

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Play Along with the 2012 Vikersund Ski Flying Championships on iOS & Android

Compete for Vikersund Ski Flying gold online right on your mobile device!

Vikersund, Norway (PRWEB) February 24, 2012

With 2012 Vikersund Ski Flying Championships set to be held this weekend in Norway, the prestigious event takes a technology forward fore on behalf of the sport’s dedicated fans. Not content to create a boring generic companion app for the Championship, a white knuckle game has been launched instead. Available for the iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch, Vikersund Ski Flying lets fans pick a nation, control their own virtual ski flier, and compete for Vikersund Ski Flying gold! Players can compete via local and global online leaderboards, and get into the high flying action while they cheer on their favorite ski bound jumpers. Vikersund Ski Flying is currently available for download on the Apple App Store for $ 0.99 in the Games category.

Easy to play but challenging to master, Vikersund Ski Flying challenges players to guide their ski jumper down the ramp with perfect timing, effectively correct for ever changing weather and wind conditions in mid-flight, and make sure they fly as far as they can! The game offers two unique play modes: A solo gaming fun in addition to an engaging localized multi-player mode that allows up to three people to compete against one another on a single device. Gamers can even listen to their own music while they play.

The Vikersund Ski Flying World Championships may go down in Norway this weekend, but that doesn’t mean fans of this wild sport can’t get in on some action packed ski flying fun of their own. The only thing better than witnessing the world’s elite ski flying athletes go head to head for ultimate victory, is watching them while playing out your own ski jumping fantasies at the same time. Vikersund Ski Flying lets fans do just that, giving them an extra shot of entertainment throughout this weekend’s competition, and bringing the sport right to their finger tips year round as well.

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Zombie: The Rescue Sale—Popular Zombie Puzzler For Free

Zombie: The Rescue by GOGN Entertainment is Free

Seoul, South Korea (PRWEB) February 23, 2012

GOGN Entertainment has capitalized on the recent trend which favors zombie-starring iOS games, but went above and beyond with their addictive action/puzzle game Zombie: The Rescue. To celebrate the game’s early success, Zombie: The Rescue has been made available for free. It’s clear that GOGN Entertainment is pleased with the game’s word-of-mouth road to success but is ready to up the stakes by making the popular game even more appealing to a penny-pinching market.

In Zombie: The Rescue, players navigate their hero through a maze of zombies, trying to avoid detection, while collecting coins and items, all with the ultimate goal of free the helpless hostages collected by the enemy. The game’s clever structure, its perfect pacing, and its polished design have led to its quickly growing fan base. Now, those who have heard about the game but haven’t pulled the trigger have the opportunity to get the game for free.

With five different environment designs, sixty levels to master, adorable character design, and plenty of challenge for the player who wants something more than a game that’s cute to look at, Zombie: The Rescue was already a great buy at its usual $ .99 price point. For free, it’s an incredible bargain. It’s available now in the App Store, and potential players should move quickly to be certain of catching the sale.

Features:

Each of the 60 challenging stages poses a puzzle – guide hysterical hostages to safety
5 distinct environments provides the backdrop for 12 stages each
Multiple zombie types require you to develop new strategies
Not all hostages are alike! Your tactics must evolve to meet the needs of each of the zombies’ victims
Each scenario is unique – tiptoe out without bloodshed, or blast the zombies to smithereens, using your deadly item arsenal
Game Center integration

Device Requirements:

iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad
Requires iOS 4.1 or later
40.1 MB

Pricing and Availability:

Zombie: The Rescue 1.04 is free and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Games category.

iTunes Appstore: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/zombie-the-rescue/id483070791?mt=8

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ThreatMetrix Launches TrustDefender™ Mobile to Help Identify Fraudulent Transactions Originating from Mobile Apps

San Jose, CA (PRWEB) February 21, 2012

ThreatMetrix™, the fastest-growing provider of integrated cybercrime prevention solutions, announced today the launch of a new mobile software development kit (SDK) that helps identify fraudulent transactions originating from mobile applications. The new product, called TrustDefender™ Mobile, expands on ThreatMetrix’s already established malware detection and cookieless device identification technology for laptops and desktop computers. The same risk-based fraud screening capability that is available to browser-based transactions is now available to mobile applications.

As an embeddable library for smartphone applications, TrustDefender Mobile creates cross- validating device fingerprints based on hardware, operating system and application parameters. It offers ThreatMetrix customers a frictionless experience by embedding risk intelligence into a company’s native mobile applications, and ultimately providing comprehensive fraud screening solution across both browser and mobile application transactions.

“The PC era is in its sunset years and unfortunately smartphones have more limited form factors that make remote device verification difficult,” said Alisdair Faulkner, chief products officer, ThreatMetrix. “The iPhone blocks third-party cookies by default and when Apple released iOS 5, gone was the ability to globally identify a device based on its UDID. TrustDefender Mobile ensures that trusted user device identification and reputation is tightly integrated into a single platform for reducing risk across all web transactions and applications. This additional anonymous machine-level intelligence helps identify suspicious activities, such as when a criminal jailbreaks an iPhone in order to wipe the device’s identity.”

TrustDefender Mobile is introduced during a time when the mobile channel is becoming a hotbed for fraudsters. Enterprise security organizations are still grappling with the increase in the number of unmanaged endpoint devices that are not owned and supported by internal IT. Since many companies are allowing employees to use their own personal mobile device today, confidential company information passes over an unprotected device. There are also personal transactions made on the same device used for work, which if not fully protected, can lead to hacked company information and infiltration, added Faulkner.

Mobile cybercrime is not only a concern for the workplace today, but in a variety of other instances – such as mobile banking and mobile commerce. ThreatMetrix found that over the past year, there has been a 500% increase in mobile transaction volumes.

The results of a joint study with The Ponemon Institute in 2011, “Mobile Payments & Online Shopping Survey of U.S. Consumers,” also revealed the growing popularly – and fraud threat – of mobile transactions. Only 21% of the survey respondents, U.S. consumers who self-reported they are active users of the Internet, said they felt they are completely protected against fraudsters when conducting mobile banking activities in particular.

“Part of the problem with mobile fraud is that consumers don’t treat their mobile devices as the tiny computers that they actually are,” said Julie Conroy McNelley, analyst with Aite Group. “Employees are often willing to download apps of completely unknown provenance. As a case in point, 88% of the top global risk executives said they believe the mobile channel represents the next big point of exposure in financial services fraud.”

The ThreatMetrix™ Cybercrime Defender Platform

In addition to TrustDefender Mobile, other product solutions of the ThreatMetrix™ Cybercrime Defender Platform include:

    TrustDefender™ ID — TrustDefender ID is a cloud-based, real-time device identification solution that protects companies against cybercriminals and helps validate valuable returning customers. TrustDefender ID provides businesses with a crucial first perimeter of defense to protect online transactions, including account creation, login authentication and payment authorization.

    TrustDefender™ Cloud– TrustDefender Cloud is a cloud-based, real-time solution that helps companies protect customer data and defend against fraud, malware, MitB and Trojan attacks, and data breaches. It mitigates the risk of hidden malware compromising authenticated sessions to steal data, identities or money.

    TrustDefender™ Client — TrustDefender Client is a client-based, real-time solution that mitigates the risk of hidden malware compromising authenticated sessions to steal data, identities or money. A small client component installed on end-user computers identifies and isolates malware, verifies legitimate websites, protects the online session with the business, and communicates with the business to identify potential fraud.

In conjunction with TrustDefender ID’s cloud-based device identification technology, TrustDefender Mobile provides bulletproof cross-platform authentication and fraud prevention without leaking personal information. TrustDefender Mobile is already offered for the iOS operating system, and is currently in the Beta stage for other devices, which will be offered later this year.

For more information about the state of mobile fraud today, visit “The Mobile Fraud Threat,” “Malware and Mobile: How Big of a Threat Is It?” and “Top Three Tactics to Consider for Mobile Fraud Detection.”

About ThreatMetrix

ThreatMetrix is the fastest-growing provider of integrated cybercrime prevention solutions. The ThreatMetrix™ Cybercrime Defender Platform helps companies protect customer data and secure transactions against fraud, malware, data breaches, as well as man-in-the browser (MitB) and Trojan attacks. The Platform consists of advanced cybersecurity technologies, including TrustDefender™ ID, which is cloud-based, real-time device identification, malware protection with TrustDefender™ Cloud and TrustDefender™ Client, as well as TrustDefender™ Mobile for smartphone applications. The company serves a rapidly growing global customer base across a variety of industries, including financial services, e-commerce, payments, social networks, government, and healthcare.

For more information, visit http://www.threatmetrix.com or call 1-408-200-5755.

© 2012 ThreatMetrix. All rights reserved. ThreatMetrix, TrustDefender ID, TrustDefender Cloud, TrustDefender Mobile, TrustDefender Client, the ThreatMetrix Cybercrime Defender Platform, and the ThreatMetrix logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of ThreatMetrix in the United States and other countries. All other brand, service or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies or owners.

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The Blackberry Smartphone; the Definition of Smart Technology

(PRWEB) February 16, 2012

They denote what smartphone technology is all about; easy access to all services. The blackberry smartphone is made with you in mind meaning that it incorporates the best smartphone software to ensure the phone does everything you might have in mind. It is no wonder that most of the top business executives have become locked on the Blackberry to ensure they miss nothing during their busy schedules trotting the globe.

Any credible smartphone reviews will give you models from RIM ranging from the amazing Blackberry Bold 9930, to the Curve series, and the Blackberry Torch, which is the first touch screen from the company. Some of the devices are Sprint smartphones meaning you get one of the best carriers in the US to sort you with connection issues and unlimited access to the Internet at all times. The experience is made better by the impeccable technology from RIM, which ensures quicker page download due to better OS than in any other smartphones and better image viewing due to the large screens. These unlocked smartphones are bound too make you understand why Obama is so keen on his device. Online shopping for these devices has also made it cheaper and more convenient to get the gadgets so, go ahead and enjoy the experience.

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Announcing Clik, the First Smart TV Platform Designed to Enable Developers to Create Apps That Connect Smartphones to TVs

Clik

Waterloo, ON (PRWEB) February 16, 2012

The Clik Smart TV platform officially launches today, allowing content providers and app developers to build apps that communicate with any screen with a browser. The platform was developed by the same minds that created Kik Messenger, one of the fastest growing mobile instant messenger applications, now used by millions of consumers worldwide.

Unlike other Device-to-TV solutions that require consumers to own multiple devices made by the same manufacturer, Clik enables developers to build apps that connect iOS or Android smartphones to any screen with a browser. This means, no special hardware or wires are required. And Clik will work on any mobile operator’s network, or even over WiFi. Clik provides a super-fast connection between the devices and the platform does all the heavy lifting, so developers can build their app using Web developer standards, avoiding the time consuming and expensive process of developing for mobile platforms.

The Clik platform is designed to power third-party apps, which showcase TV shows, movies, games, pictures and almost anything else imaginable. When new apps are built using the Clik technology, users can scan a code on any browser to take control of the screen, allowing them to lean back and discover and control content on their phones while enjoying that content on a TV or monitor. Best of all, Clik lets friends join in on the fun with multiplayer mode. Anyone with Clik can scan into the same screen, so people can share control of the screen, and share experiences in a social setting.

“The ability for highly personal mobile devices, like phones, to easily take control of computers, TVs, cars, and other expensive and complex devices is one of the most important megatrends in technology right now,” said Fred Wilson, managing partner at Union Square Ventures. “Clik’s approach to this problem is novel and slick, bordering on magic. You have to see it to believe it. It’s a game changer.”

“The beauty of Clik is both its simplicity and ability to bring almost any content to any screen, anytime,” said Ted Livingston, CEO of Clik. “For consumers, there is no new box to buy, and no extra software to install. With apps built inside Clik, consumers can instantly take control of their friends’ Smart TV and start watching videos, playing games, or listening to their favorite music—you’ve really got to experience it to believe it.”

Clik also is releasing the first app powered by this new technology, a YouTube app now available for download on iOS and Android as part of the Clik download available here. This first app lets users discover and control YouTube content on their phone and wirelessly stream videos to any screen with a browser. The YouTube app also allows users to start, stop, search, browse or create favorites, instantly.

How to use the Clik YouTube App:

1.    Download the app from iTunes or the Android marketplace here.

2.    Go to http://www.ClikThis.com on any browser-enabled screen

3.    Open the app and scan the QR code for an instant connection.

The phone is now your remote control! Start enjoying YouTube videos by selecting them on your phone and watching them on your Smart TV. You can also invite friends to join in by having them scan the same screen, to seamlessly control the video playlist together.

Develop for Clik!

Developers interested in the Clik Smart TV platform should sign up for the private beta here: partner(at)clikthis(dot)com

Try the Clik YouTube App for yourself:

Download the Clik app on your iPhone or Android device at discover.clikthis.com

About Clik

Clik Interactive provides the easiest way to discover and control content on any screen, using a smartphone. Developed by the creators of Kik Messenger, the viral messaging app that boasts millions of users, Clik will redefine the way people interact with screens and the way developers and content providers deliver user experiences. The company, which was founded in 2009, is based in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada.

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US Federal Contractor Registration: U.S. Air Force May Buy 18,000 Apple iPads for Flight Crews

St. Petersburg, FL (PRWEB) February 17, 2012

In what could be the largest purchase order of computer tablets by the government ever, the Air Mobility Command has announced they are proposing to buy over 18,000 Apple iPads for pilots and flight crews of the U.S. Air Force, according to Bloomberg. Unlike private airlines, who by now are all switching to tablets, Air Force crews are still lugging around 40 pounds of manuals and navigation charts. Although the government tends to drag its feet when it comes to adapting to new technologies, the US Government has had little hesitation in adopting Apple’s products and services, according to the Government Contracting Tips blog. In fact, over $ 25 million in contracts were awarded for Apple products throughout 2011.

During the last fiscal year, USASpending has recorded over $ 1.1 million in contracts awarded to Apple Inc. by various Federal Government agencies. During September alone, over 25 federal government contracts were signed with various government agencies for everything ranging from IPads to Macbooks to OSX Maintenance. Even a purchase for ITunes cards was made by the Small Business Administration during September.

Despite shrinking federal budgets, this data proves that IT contractors and technical services firms should expect to see even further growth in government contract awards throughout the remainder of the fiscal year. A report on the Federal Procurement Data System shows over 12% of government contracts were awarded for Professional, Scientific and Technical Services, second only to Electronics, Computer and Transportation Equipment Manufacturing. With the Obama Administration’s push for agencies to adopt cloud computing, provide more transparency to tax payers and allow more federal employees to engage in telework, IT government contractors in particular should expect significant growth during 2012.

On December 8th, the Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program, or FedRAMP, was launched in an effort to allow more federal agencies to adopt cloud services which meet federal security standards. This and other factors, such as increased telework by federal employees and greater utilization of the web to provide government transparency to tax payers, has helped the information technology industry remain strong even during an economic downturn. Despite uncertainty in future government spending and procurement, experts all agree that professional, scientific and technical services, especially information technology related services, will remain in high demand by federal agencies.

“This past fiscal year we saw the highest number of contracts awarded to these firms,” said Eric Knellinger, President of US Federal Contractor Registration. “IT contractors, translators, engineers, lawyers, architects and researchers were awarded over $ 146 billion in federal contracts during 2011.”

In order to be considered eligible for any federal government contracts, firms must complete the required registration. This includes obtaining a D&B number and completing CCR registration and ORCA filing. Additional registration forms may be required for individual agencies and contracting vehicles. Small businesses can get immediate contracting help by calling the Contractor Helpline toll free at (877) 252-2700 ext 1. A Placement Specialist can then help them find current contracting opportunities, purchasing trends for federal agencies and review their registration for errors that could impact their ability to win government contracts.

Posted over the last 30 days, there are over 1,064 opportunities listed for professional, scientific and technical services firms on the FedBizOpps website, which lists federal contracting opportunities valued at $ 25,000 or higher. Federal contracting opportunities are not limited to large businesses only; 212 of those listings are set aside solely for various small business concerns.

US Federal Contractor Registration is a third party registration firm that has helped thousands of businesses complete their CCR registration and bid on contracts. US Federal Contractor Registration pairs businesses with a dedicated case manager who helps them every step of the way from initial registration to bidding on contracts. To request a free evaluation and assessment by a Placement Specialist for your business, call the Contractor Helpline at (877) 252-2700 ext 1 or visit our website at https://www.uscontractorregistration.com/.

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Samsung SUPERHERO Video Competition Allows Kids to be Creative and Have Fun While Learning

Ridgefield Park, New Jersey (PRWEB) September 22, 2011

“I found this program to be a great teaching tool with multiple benefits for my students,” said Michelle Lewis, teacher. “I will definitely have my new class participate in the current Fall competition.”

Samsung Techwin America’s Electronic Imaging Division (http://www.samsungpresenterusa.com), a leader in document camera technology, today announced its Fall SUPERHERO Competition – where the student who wins gets $ 500 and their class receives a SAMCAM 860 document camera. “This competition was great,” said Ms. Lewis, whose students participated in the spring competition. “Students refined their research skills, while going beyond simply compiling facts, and they learned how to present the information in a way that was sensitive to an audience.” Visit http://www.samsungk-12.com for more information and to post your entry in the current competition.

Any student in grades K-12 who attends school in a United States or Federal Territory is eligible to enter a digital video of 1-3 minutes in length. Students are to portray a historical character and will be judged on presentation performance, character and content accuracy, and content quality. Fall competition entries are due November 30, 2011. One student winner will be selected and will receive $ 500. In addition, a SAMCAM 860 document camera will be given to their class. Students just need to go to http://www.samsungk-12.com to enter. The MSRP of the Samsung SAMCAM 860 is $ 799.

For more information about Samsung Techwin America’s Electronic Imaging Division and its full line of affordable and innovative document cameras, call 877-213-1222, ext. 3306 or go to http://www.samsungpresenterusa.com.

About Samsung Techwin America – Electronic Imaging Division

Samsung Techwin America is a market leader in document cameras for use in the education sector, ranging from K-12 to universities, courtroom applications, as well as numerous Fortune 500 companies. Every Samsung document camera provides the quality and innovation that has built the Samsung name─ quality optics, a robust feature set, a wealth of user-friendly features, and state-of-the-art digital imaging technology. Additionally Samsung Techwin markets a full line of security products under the CCTV Division. Samsung Techwin America is the U.S. subsidiary of Samsung Techwin Co., Ltd. in Sungnam Kyungki-Do, Korea. Samsung is the world’s 11th largest company. http://www.samsungpresenterusa.com.

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