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Conservatory Outlet Make Commitment To FIT Show

lyntoncooper — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 00:25:07 +0000

(PRWEB UK) 23 February 2012

Conservatory Outlet was one of the first companies to sign up as an exhibitor at the Fabricator Installer Trade (FIT) Show; the all new industry exhibition which was recently unveiled and which will take place during 16th-18th April 2013.

The Wakefield-based double glazing fabricator is keen to attract new installers from various regions of the UK to its network of customers and sees FIT Show as the perfect way to demonstrate its offering to potential Conservatory Outlet dealers.

In addition to its uPVC double glazing product range, which includes Energy Saving Trust Recommended windows, Secured by Design windows and doors, and luxury conservatories and orangeries, Conservatory Outlet will also promote the benefits of being part of its network of dealers. Members not only receive free sales leads, search optimised lead generating websites and bespoke marketing literature, but also the experience, advice and trade secrets of many other successful installers thanks to regular benchmarking exercises and network events.

Conservatory Outlet?s support of this new exhibition is unsurprising ? managing director Matthew Glover is also the principle organiser of FIT Show and MD of FIT Events Ltd. ? but as sales director Greg Kane explains, FIT Show will be an unmissable date in the 2013 calendar.

“I?ve seen at first hand Matthew?s passion for delivering an exhibition that the industry can be proud of and that will get businesses talking, thinking and ultimately buying from one another. The marketing plan to attract trade visitors is genuinely exceptional and I don?t want Conservatory Outlet to miss out by not being there.”

Conservatory Outlet has recently welcomed new installers to its network from Aberdeen, Middlesex Gloucestershire and Hampshire, whereas key regions such as the North East, the Central Midlands and East Anglia do not currently have a local dealer.

“FIT Show could play a crucial part in our efforts to achieve full UK coverage and ensure that every person in the country has a Conservatory Outlet Dealer in easy reach,” added Greg.

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Indiana LASIK & Awful Glasses Facebook Contest

lyntoncooper — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 17:01:23 +0000

Valparaiso, IN (PRWEB) February 19, 2012

?For patients thinking about LASIK in Indiana, sponsoring an ?Awful Glasses LASIK Contest? Facebook Contest is a way we can have some fun with our Indiana LASIK surgery patients and our Facebook fans and their friends,? remarked Scott Buck, M.D., Cataract & LASIK Surgeon at Northwest Indiana Eye & Laser Center in Valparaiso, IN. ?While we take the patient education process and consultation for LASIK pretty seriously, it doesn?t mean that we can?t have some fun thinking about what it would be like to not have to wear glasses to see clearly at distance without them,? noted Dr. Buck.

Northwest Indiana Eye & Laser Center invites anyone over the age of 21 to participate in their ?Awful Glasses Contest? by going to http://www.facebook.com/nwindianaeyeandlaser and locating the Awful Glasses Contest tab on the left hand navigation bar. Upon clicking and loading the contest page you can LIKE us and you will be asked to provide a photo of yourself with your ?Awful Glasses? and are encouraged to write a little statement about why they are so awful. ?We will be accepting entries from February 13, 2012 until March 30, 2012,? noted Kelley Buck, Refractive Surgery Coordinator at Northwest Indiana Eye & Laser Center. ?Then beginning on April 1, 2012 we will open the contest to allow your friends and relatives to vote for you. Whoever has the most votes by their friends and relatives will get to have LASIK at Northwest Indiana Eye & Laser Center complements of our center!! So-be sure to tell your friends that you have entered and that they should vote for you.?

There is no entry fee or cost of any kind to enter the Awful Glasses Contest at Northwest Indiana Eye & Laser Center. However, if you win you must come in for a no charge consultation and be deemed a suitable LASIK candidate by our medical staff. In the event you are not suitable you will be able to give your LASIK to someone of your choosing who is medically suitable.

Northwest Indiana Eye & Laser Center is a leading Indiana eye care practice in Valparaiso that provides eye examinations for adults and children, cataract surgery and intraocular lens implants (IOL), laser vision correction such as LASIK, diagnosis and management of diseases of the retina including diabetes and age related macular degeneration and diagnosis and treatment of glaucoma as well as contact lenses, eyeglasses and optical services.

To enter the Awful Glasses Contest visit http://www.facebook.com/nwindianaeyeandlaser.

For additional information, contact:

Kelley Buck, Northwest Indiana Eye & Laser Center, 502 Marquette Street, Valparaiso, IN, kelley(at)drsbuck(dot)com, 219-464-8223.

SOURCE: Medical Management Services Group, L.L.C.

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Nice Air Business Travel photos

lyntoncooper — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 10:07:07 +0000

Some cool Air Business Travel images:

Clear out of business.

Image by xeeliz
This makes me SO SAD, back to hating air travel and the annoyance of having to queue for the nonsensical search process. I have no love for the parent company who just impacted my quality of life. Come back Clear! (Oh yeh, and if you don’t give me back my data)

Hong Kong from the air

Image by Mr Phil Price

A Guide For Voice Talents On Voice Over Training

lyntoncooper — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 01:14:12 +0000

A voice actor essentially works harder than a Hollywood superstar. It is quite difficult for a voice actor to put feelings and emotions to what he is reading, all the while knowing that he’s not seen on screen. The voice actor must be able to empathize with the persona that he portrays and make sure that he breathes life into the script. This is where voice over training comes into play.

Voice over artists are able to master the craft of voice acting and find good employment in this field by undergoing voice over training. There are 1000s of cartoon and animated TV shows, web shows, TV/radio advertisements, web videos, and movies being made continually. Moreover, each movie/TV show has a cast of more than 20-30 characters. There are global opportunities galore for a voice actor.

Basic skills required to join a voice over training course

Diction is one of the most important tools of the trade. The student must have perfect enunciation and therefore must attend speech classes to get his diction properly. Every voice over actor has two roles to fulfill – “lending voice” and “acting.” This means that getting a perfect diction is not adequate to be able to join a voice over training, enrolling in an acting course is also essential for the student.

What’s taught in a voiceover training course

Analyzing and interpreting commercial copy for announcer and real-person roles are learned by the student. Interpreting narrative copy, as well as technical copy, are learned as well. Students learn how to coordinate the mind, mouth and voice effectively, so that they may be able to sound really true to the personality they are playing. Taking direction is also learned by the student.

A great voice actor training course makes students read, record, play back, listen, and then do it repeatedly until they get it right. Students warm-up and perform vocal exercises and learn strategies like timing, inflection, and articulation. They figure out how to preserve their vocal health. Half-way into the voice over training course, students become proficient at using and modifying tone, pitch, delivery speed and volume for a selection of jobs.

After the main training is over, students learn how to market their skills, tap the right contacts, and get voice over work. Instructors of the voice over program also assist them in creating a voice over demo, which would become part of their portfolio. An opportunity to experience working in a real studio is offered in a solid voice over training course for students. They also learn what the do’s and don’ts are whenever they are behind the microphone or in a sound booth.

Selecting a voice over training program

There are two facets to voice training. A commercial voice over course must be chosen by students who are interested in selling. Commercial voice talents are used for selling. Several of the areas that call for this type of voice overs are radio ads, TV advertisements, phone and other media features. Selling skills are also covered by a voice over course considering that all commercial voice overs sell a service or a product. This program does not cover acting skills. Students who are interested in showbiz must opt for a TV and movie voice over and dubbing program. Such courses require lip-synching, and so the voice over actor has to learn acting skills too.

To end, all the world’s a stage and we must play a part. So if you would like to be a voice actor, and you want to learn how to raise your voice, better enroll in a reputable voice actor training course.

A Voice Actor’s Guide To Voice Over Training

lyntoncooper — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 01:14:05 +0000

A voice actor essentially works harder than a Hollywood superstar. It’s real challenging for him to convey feelings and emotions while reading, fully knowing that he will not be seen on the screen. He must get into the skin of the character and pump life into the dialogues. This is where voice over training comes into play.

Voice over training aids voice actors learn the craft and find gainful employment in a growing area. Thousands of animated TV shows, cartoons, radio advertisements, web shows and movies are made on a regular basis. Moreover, each movie/TV show has a cast of more than 20-30 characters. The opportunities for a voice talent actually abound internationally.

Voice over training course – the basic skills that you ought to have

One of the most important tools of the trade is diction. Perfect enunciation is demanded from the student, hence, it is necessary for him to go to speech classes to master his diction. Every voice over actor has two roles to fulfill – “lending voice” and “acting.” This means that acquiring a perfect diction is not enough to be able to join a voice over training, enrolling in an acting course is also essential for the student.

What does a voiceover training course teach?

The student learns how to analyze and interpret commercial copy for announcer and real-person roles. Interpreting narrative copy, as well as technical copy, are learned as well. The course teaches the student how to efficiently coordinate mind, mouth and voice so that he can sound true to his character. The student also learns how to take direction.

Reading, recording, play back, and listening are done continuously in an excellent voice talent training course. This is done in order for students to get it correctly. Students warm-up and perform vocal exercises and learn techniques like timing, inflection, and articulation. They figure out how to maintain their voice fitness. Half-way into the voice over training course, students become proficient at using and adjusting tone, pitch, delivery speed and volume for a selection of jobs.

Once a student completes the training, he learns how to market his skills, tap proper contacts, and land voice over work. The course instructors also help them create a voice over demo for their portfolio. An opportunity to experience working in a real studio is offered in a solid voice over training course for students. They also learn what the do’s and don’ts are whenever they are behind the microphone or in a sound booth.

Selecting a voice over training program

There are two aspects to voice training. Students who are interested in selling must opt for a commercial voice over course. Commercial voice talents are used for selling. TV advertisements, radio ads, phone and other media feature these voice overs. Selling skills are also covered by a voice over course considering that all commercial voice overs sell a service or a product. This course does not cover acting skills. Students who are interested in showbiz must opt for a TV and movie voice over and dubbing course. Such courses require lip-synching, and so the voice over actor has to learn acting skillsets too.

To conclude, all the world’s a stage and we must play a part. So, if you wish to play your part as a voice actor, enroll for a reputed voice actor training course and learn how to raise your voice.

Prolexic Secures US$8 Million Series B Funding Led by Camden Partners

lyntoncooper — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 03:02:25 +0000

Hollywood, Florida USA (PRWEB) February 08, 2012

Prolexic Technologies, the global leader in Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) protection services, today announced that it has closed an US$ 8 million Series B investment led by Camden Partners, a Baltimore-based private equity firm. The additional funding will be used to support staff, network and service augmentation.

?Prolexic grew more than 55% last quarter, and our growth rate should continue increasing throughout 2012,? said Scott Hammack, Chief Executive Officer of Prolexic. ?This Series B investment, while not necessary because Prolexic was profitable last year, will enable us to accelerate our growth and bring forward a number of strategic initiatives that will further solidify our global leadership position.?

According to a recent Gartner report, ?DDoS mitigation services should be a standard part of business continuity/disaster recovery planning and be included in all Internet service procurements when the business depends on the availability of Internet connectivity. Any Internet-enabled application that requires guaranteed levels of availability should employ DDoS protection to meet those requirements.? 1

Jason Tagler, Principal at Camden Partners, said Prolexic fits the firm?s strategy of partnering with fast growing companies in specific markets. ?Prolexic is the clear leader for DDoS mitigation and with the increasing frequency of attacks globally, demand for the company?s services remains strong. We look forward to helping the company fulfill its tremendous potential,? said Tagler. Effective immediately, Jason Tagler will join Prolexic?s Board of Directors as Camden Partners? representative.

Details of Prolexic?s mitigation activities and insights into the latest tactics, types, targets and origins of global DDoS attacks are provided in quarterly reports published by the company. A complimentary copy of Prolexic’s Q411 global report issued yesterday can be downloaded from http://www.prolexic.com/attackreports.

In 2011, Prolexic completed two financings led by Kennet Partners totaling US$ 15.9 million. ?Prolexic has a proven management team, sustained revenue growth and a growing market opportunity. We are obviously very excited to continue supporting the company’s global expansion,? said Gustavo Alberelli, Director at Kennet Partners and a member of Prolexic?s Board of Directors. ?Camden Partners? network of relationships and overall experience will be invaluable as Prolexic launches new Cloud security services and embarks on its next stage of growth in 2012.?

About Camden Partners

Founded in 1995, Camden Partners is one of the largest growth equity and investment management funds in the United States with more than US$ 700 million under management. Camden focuses on the technology-enabled business services, healthcare and education sectors. For more information, please visit http://www.camdenpartners.com

About Kennet Partners

Kennet is a leading international growth equity firm that invests in companies in North America and Europe. Kennet supports entrepreneurial technology businesses with expansion capital to accelerate growth and build exceptional shareholder value. Kennet is an experienced investor with approximately US$ 600 million in funds under management. http://www.kennet.com

About Prolexic

Prolexic is the world?s largest, most trusted Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) mitigation provider. Able to absorb the largest and most complex attacks ever launched, Prolexic restores mission critical Internet facing infrastructures for global enterprises and government agencies within minutes. Six of the world?s ten largest banks and the leading companies in e-Commerce, SaaS, payment processing, travel/hospitality, gaming and other at-risk industries rely on Prolexic to protect their businesses. Founded in 2003 as the world?s first ?in the cloud? DDoS mitigation platform, Prolexic is headquartered in Hollywood, Florida and has scrubbing centers located in the Americas, Europe and Asia. For more information, visit http://www.prolexic.com.

Contact:

Michael E. Donner

I have a lot of photos taken on holiday trips and i would like…?

lyntoncooper — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 20:00:56 +0000

Question by jurassic3228: I have a lot of photos taken on holiday trips and i would like…?
to keep them for a long time. I have save all of them on dvd format. The thing is i sometimes when i open up a folder some of the photos cannot be seen. You can see the fils but when open with ACDsee i can see out of 40 only 25. Can any one please help.

Best answer:

Answer by Κριστέν Χοφφαρο
if you remember that file name on that particular photo ex. (christmas2) try typing that in the search and see if that file will come up. if no, then you can click on the toolbar when opening a file or searching for a file and click on the icon that says views can switch it to thumbnails and the pictures will show, so you know what the file will look like before you open it.

your worst scenario would be that only 25/40 loaded to your ADC all together. also you can try checking your hidden files maybe they got there somehow, helpfully another answerer will be able to tell you better or what I gave you works. I just tell you from personal experience. I hope you find your files.

Add your own answer in the comments!

BP Rewards Program

lyntoncooper — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 13:01:18 +0000

BP Rewards Program
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BP Rewards Card – Promo
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business travel

lyntoncooper — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 06:07:58 +0000

Some cool Starting a Travel Business images:

business travel

Image by buckshot.jones
A fresh faced college grad is interviewing for a job. The person conducting the interview mentions that the job requires a fair amount of travel. He explains that the travel requirement is 50- 75%. Our eager candidate thinks, that’s not so bad, a couple weeks per month, expense account, nice hotels and frequent traveler perks…how can I lose? So they take the job all excited about jetting into Chicago, New York or other glamorous places. Within 60 days the job and the travel start to feel like weight. The romance is gone the first time they sit through an eight hour delay in Kansas City International. Then one day, after five or more years on the road, they become resigned to the delays and hassles of business travel. At that point their emotions even out and they have become a true travel professional. They leave all the red- faced & red assed rants to the amateurs. They know travel is hell, no sense getting worked up over it.

Business Trip

Image by vasta
So I apologize for now that it took me so long to get this description up. I’ve been wrestling with email for the past little while (I have been unable to log into my account since 6pm, and it has been over 8 hours now) because I have a few things to get done for work and they’re all in my inbox. So first of all, if anyone has any ideas for an email client (yeah, I’m just going to use my pop3 account) that has an interface as nice as GMail’s, please let me know.

Secondly, I apologize for the poor quality of this shot. I had been sleeping against this window for the four hours of the flight, so needless to say, it was pretty messy when I woke up, and I was still groggy so I don’t even think I was holding my camera properly.

Arighty, so I’m back to Flickr after a pretty long hiatus. I apologize for being so scarce, but I needed some time. In fact, I may be back, but I probably won’t be back involved in the groups for another week or so, just so I can wrap up a few more things.

So here’s the story: I’m moving from Toronto to London in three weeks. I’ve just taken a new job there, and I’ve written more about it here on my blog. On top of all that, I’ve been working pretty hard at wrapping up things here at my current job, and that included a trip over to the western side of the country. Fun, but lots of work.

Finally, I’ve just been going through a few issues on the personal of things (nothing serious) that I think I’ve got almost all resolved now. So with the move and the work and the personal stuff, it just meant that I couldn’t really immerse myself in my web world (Flickr, my blog, my now-deleted Facebook account, blogTO) as much as I would have liked, so I took a bit of a break. Hope you all don’t mind.

Anyways, as I said, I’m back, and starting this weekend, I’ll be uploading more shots and commenting on more of yours. Thanks for your patience!

commissioned image…

lyntoncooper — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 23:02:56 +0000

Some cool Event Management Institute images:

commissioned image…

Image by Iwona Blasi
Irish Management Institute commissioned one of my paintings as a main logo for the cultural diversity conference
all details:

www.imi.ie/TNS/en/event-details.aspx?eventId=25

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yuuppyy!!!

Stefanos Xenarios – International Water Management Institute (IWMI), Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Image by Nilebdc
International Congress: Water 2011 Integrated water resources management in tropical and subtropical dry-lands. Mekelle, Ethiopia 19-26 September 2011 (Photo credit: ILRI/Apollo Habtamu).

Tilahun Amede – International Water Management Institute (IWMI), Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Image by Nilebdc
Tilahun Amede receives an award on behalf of IWMI from Abay Woldu, president of Tigray regional state for their contribution. International Congress: Water 2011 Integrated water resources management in tropical and subtropical dry-lands. Mekelle, Ethiopia 19-26 September 2011 (Photo credit: ILRI/Apollo Habtamu).