Tuesday, October 30, 2012

Talking Skeleton from SiXiTS is the perfect, fun 3D talking character app for Halloween and beyond

iOS and Android users looking to have some fun with a customizable and interactive 3D Skeleton of their very own can find all they desire with SiXiTS Talking Skeleton. This cheeky animated and interactive 3D character sports lots of fun features, and is featured in the Apple iTunes store under Halloween : Trick or Treat apps.

Talking Skeleton is designed by an all-star team of seasoned game, software, and media professionals who have held key positions at Disney’s ImageMovers Digital, Lucasfilm Animation, Industrial Light and Magic and Electronic Arts.

This Talking Skeleton update lets iOS and Android users of all ages design their own Skeleton and:

Speak to him and hear him repeat in a low spooky voice
Photobooth mode, where you can take photos with you and your skeleton on Halloween night using your mobile device camera, then share with friends on Facebook, Twitter & email
Whack your Skeleton for some great animations and sound FX
A Game Mode lets you throw exploding pumpkins at your skeleton
Spooky sound FX to play on the keyboard
Turn your iPhone into a Flashlight to help see on Halloween night

The apps coolest feature is the a photobooth mode where users can change their Skeletons size, pose, and add captions, and share their photos with a friend after taking pictures.

“Talking Skeleton is built on our dynamic and ever evolving Vortex technology to deliver 3D virtual characters to mobile,” commented Euan Macdonald CEO of SiXiTS, the app’s creator. “Our cross-platform technology has now evolved to allow us to quickly create and deliver customizable characters to both iOS and Android devices.”

Talking Skeleton for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch is available now in the App Store and for Android devices from the Google Play store.
iTunes: http://bitly.com/o2Y2Lx Android: http://bit.ly/QKwzNk

For more information or media inquiries, contact SiXiTS at +1 415 524 4765 or press(at)sixits.com.

CMA Awards 2012 Tickets: Country Music Awards Tickes On Sale

The 2012 Country Music Awards will take place at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville this Thursday evening, and the spectacular show will be a celebration of country music's best bands and soloists that is viewed by millions of country music fans all over the globe. TicketProcess recently announced that they will be offering CMA Awards tickets, and the event is sure to sell out soon.

Co-hosts Carrie Underwood and Kenny Chesney are back by popular demand, and the genuine and charming duo will probably be co-hosting the ceremony many years into the future. Chesney has remarked in past years how much he enjoys working alongside Underwood, who brings seriousness and politeness to the stage, which creates a nice contrast to his natural extroverted personality. The two have brought energy, talent and laughs to the event in recent years, and the 2012 show is expected to be the largest and most spectacular ever, meaning CMA Awards tickets are in very high demand.

Country music has been steadily gaining in popularity over the past three decades, and the current breed of stars feature a wonderful collection of talent and personalities from a bevy of different backgrounds and generations. The CMA Awards 2012 list of performers reads like a Top-40 chart. Some of the headliners are Lady Antebellum, Taylor Swift, Keith Urban, Tim McGraw and the Zac Brown Band. In total, nearly two dozen acts will take the stage, something that is absolutely unheard of outside of an awards ceremony. CMA Awards tickets to this year's show are going to be worth every single penny.

Aside from a night filled with performers trying to outdo one another on stage, the evening will be filled with a large list of awards presentations. While every one of the nominees will likely smile and clap politely if their name is not called, fans can be sure that each and every artist nominated for a CMA Award badly wants to win. A few of the main categories include Entertainer of the Year, Female and Male Vocalist of the Year and Group of the Year. Winning any one of the categories means huge worldwide exposure, recognition and album sales.

Visit TicketProcess.com using any iPhone or by way of the Android Marketplace to take advantage of the chance to purchase Country Music Awards tickets to what is sure to be a very entertaining and memorable evening filled with the biggest names in the country music industry.

Online Degrees for Working Adults - Top 2012 Online Degrees (Recommended Site)

Getting an education has never been easier than in today's tech-savvy world. With the release of EducationCompared.com - click here to enter, prospective students can easily find a school that meets their needs.

Simply enter the desired criteria, such as a zip code or program of study, and the search engine returns a list of schools where the desired program can be completed close to home or online. Students can pursue a degree in business, design, education, health care, information technology, legal or nursing and many more,

All programs can be accomplished at either at a physical campus or from the comfort of their own home. Never let work or family be a roadblock to a higher education and a better career, simply take classes online, at night or on the weekend.

Click here to see top 2012 online degrees for working adults.

The process is very quick and simple. Start by searching for a local campus or online program with a zip code, or enter a program description and then review the results. Search from a list of schools and programs, both from a traditional brick-and-mortar campus or an online school. Once the perfect school is found, all that remains is to apply, enroll and begin taking classes.

Many schools offer flexible class schedules and accelerated programs, ensuring that the classes offered are relevant to the desired degree. Physical campuses offer classes at night and on the weekend, and online classes allow students to finish assignments in their spare time, between time with the family and a hectic work schedule.

The cost of going back to school intimidates many prospective students, though there are programs in place that can reduce out-of-pocket costs to nothing. The benefit of this search engine is that there is no initial cost to use the service and many schools waive application fees for undergraduate applicants. Financial aid is also available for those who quality, and provides access to federal grants and loans through the Department of Education.

Schools also offer scholarships to students who demonstrate exceptional capabilities. The financial benefits of earning a college degree are so great that any debt incurred is easily justified. If students do require the use of student loans, the interest rates and payment programs make it very easy for them to be paid off. Online programs offer the added benefit of not requiring the student to spend money on school supplies, since many programs now offer eBooks, reducing the overall cost of class materials.

In an increasingly competitive economy, preparing for a better career by furthering one's education has never been more valuable. Now is the best time to reap the benefits of this free service and build a bridge to a better financial future.

Friday, October 19, 2012

NobleWorks Brings Out the Votes With New "Party Animals" Political Card


NobleWorks Cards is encouraging people to vote this November with its new political card “Party Animals,” featuring the Democratic donkey and Republican elephant partying. The card is part of NobleWorks' new “Don’t be the 47 percent, get 53 percent off!” online offer.

The idea for 53 percent was born as a result of Republican presidential hopeful Mitt Romney’s off-the-record comment labeling the entire 47 percent group of people who don’t pay federal income taxes as automatic Obama voters who will only vote for Obama because they are dependent on government assistance.

NobleWorks’ president, Ron Kanfi, just created a new card in time for the upcoming elections. The campaign is using good old wholesome humor (surprise!) to press the public to be vocal about who they want representing them for the next four years. "Not taking a particular stand took a great deal of restraint," says Mr. Kanfi, who is willing to settle for just helping with a reminder for folks to "Get their --- out and vote," he adds.

With this campaign all customers, whether they are part of the 47 percent or not, who buy two Super Christmas Card PACs (which amounts to 24 cards, 12 per pack) are entitled to a 53 percent discount. Looking to treat all potential voters as equal with a flat-rate discount, regardless of their tax bracket, NobleWorks will include a free copy of the new card “Party Animals” with EVERY order, regardless of size, between November 2, 2012, and November 6, 2012.

Kanfi is hopeful that, "this small step for mankind will help draw more votes, even if it’s only one additional vote, and add a touch of humor to an otherwise serious and important election. So, get out there and let’s have a PARTY!"

NobleWorks' entire collection of humorous greeting cards is printed on demand in the U.S. using recycled paper, and retails for just $2.95. Print-on-demand cards help the environment by saving natural resources and keeping waste to a minimum.

Sky Zone Indoor Trampoline Park Announces its first Location in Worcester County, Massachusetts

Sky Zone Indoor Trampoline Park, creator of the world's first all-trampoline, walled playing court, announces it has awarded its newest facility in Worcester County, Massachusetts. Sky Zone is the ultimate 3-D play experience for teens, parents and kids to jump, leap and defy gravity on the patented all-trampoline walled playing court.

Sky Zone provides guests with thrilling activities fit for all ages and fitness levels where they are guaranteed to have a ‘soaring’ time. Filled with wall-to-wall trampolines, Sky Zone provides a brand new way to move and sets the stage for a variety of activities such as 3-D Dodgeball and SkyRobics - an invigorating and fun, yet highly effective, fitness class that can burn up to 1,000 calories in an hour. Participants can also partake in Open Jump where they can bounce for fun, freestyle their latest moves, or jump into a giant foam pit. In addition, the facility is also the perfect venue for a unique and memorable group outing, offering birthday party packages, corporate team building programs and other group events such as churches, schools and camps.

“In 2004 when the first Sky Zone opened its doors, we knew we wanted to spread our concept throughout the United States and beyond to allow as many people to experience a new kind of activity and entertainment,” said Jeff Platt, President of Sky Zone LLC. “Thus far, our facilities have been a big hit in other parts of the country and we are looking forward to introducing Worcester County residents to the perfect combination of fun and fitness with Sky Zone’s ultimate high-flying experience.”

Sky Zone Indoor Trampoline Park is located throughout the United States and Canada to welcome jumpers of any age, shape or physical ability for a one-of-a-kind experience. For more information on Sky Zone, including class and event details, please visit http://www.skyzonesports.com.

About Sky Zone, LLC
Since 2004, Sky Zone, LLC has created and built the world's first all-trampoline, walled playing court - a concept so unique it was awarded a United States Patent No. 5,624,122.Sky Zone, LLC operates three affiliate-owned indoor trampoline parks, with franchises open across the United States and Canada, with franchises open in Atlanta, GA, Anaheim, Riverside, Sacramento and Torrance, CA, Boston and Everett, MA, Buffalo, NY, Canton, MI, Columbus, OH, Des Moines, IA, Houston, TX, Kansas City, KS, Indianapolis, IN, Las Vegas, NV, Memphis, TN, Miami and Orlando, FL, Minneapolis and St. Paul, MN, Phoenix, AZ, , St. Louis, MO and Toronto, ON. The company has also awarded franchises in the following states: Arizona, California, Georgia, Indiana, Iowa, Oklahoma, Tennessee, and Michigan. Sky Zone Indoor Trampoline Parks feature a wide array of fun, fit and low-impact activities ranging from Open Jump, 3-D Dodgeball and SkyRobics fitness classes to birthday parties, corporate events and other group outings. The franchise has been awarded various accolades, including “Best Gym Alternative” by Vegas Seven Magazine, “Best Birthday Party For Boys” by St. Louis Magazine and “2010 Best Family Attraction” by Las Vegas Review Journal.

The World's First Underwater Magic Show Gives Audiences a Unique and Wet Experience

For the first time ever adventure artists Paul Nathan and Martin Mall take audiences with them in the world’s first truly immersive magic experience. For year’s audiences have watched magicians eat fire, juggle knives, and perform seemingly impossible escapes in the most harrowing of circumstances. The underwater magic show show takes place five meters under water. Guests wear scuba gear or hold their breath for the twenty-minute experience. You can see video and images of the show at: http://www.underwatermagicshow.com

Previous underwater shows took place in aquariums or, in the case of the Penn and Teller spectacular, on TV and allowed the audience to watch from a dry vantage point. Nathan and Mall invite guests to immerse themselves in a magical world for a truly unique experience.

When asked about the challenges of performing underwater Nathan answered, "It's a lot harder than I thought it would be. We had to invent brand new ways of doing virtually everything. Movement happens in slow motion, there is no way to fool people with a quick move. The plastic cards we use stick together making it impossible to do any of the manipulation I am used to. Being underwater is like being weightless, everything floats away, cards, coins, ropes, even us. We had to learn how to stand still while working with our props."

An accident of fate brought Paul to dive4life in Siegburg, Germany. Paul says “It was a lightning bolt of inspiration like the first time I saw the Coliseum or experiencing the bullring in Pamplona. Underwater sound is different, colors are different, your senses are heightened and your perception of the world around you is altered. Doing magic in a world of magic is the most magical thing of all."

The show takes place at dive4life, an indoor Scuba Diving facility in Siegburg, Germany. A dozen lucky guests will don scuba gear and descend to about fifteen feet below the water’s surface where they will be part of the show. After the show guests are invited to explore more than three million liters of crystal clear water in a diving environment unlike anything else in the world.

“We didn’t set out to be adventure performers, we are just performers who like adventure” says Martin Mall. Paul is an avid Scuba diver and Martin skydives. Last year they created the Magic Skydive show for the FAI Skydiving World Cup. There were tons of top competitors from the skydiving community who have known Martin for years and had no idea he performed for a living until that show. “It was fun to create something both unique to and special for the skydiving community.”

“The Magic Skydive show was Martin's idea”, says Paul, the American half of the international team. “Martin and I were having drinks in a bar in the old CIA Headquarters interrogation rooms in what used to be West Berlin. After a few drinks Martin challenged me to create a magic trick that involved skydiving. Five minutes later the table was covered in dozens of napkins with rough sketches and equations for speed when falling, diagrams of electrical equipment that could broadcast video from under a parachute, and some pretty hefty cost projections.” Two years later the show premiered at the Skydiving World Cup. Paul shot a deck of cards out of a cannon and Martin caught one of the cards in his mouth while falling from the sky. It was part magic, part stunt, and all spectacle.

The Underwater Magic Show plays one night only. Tuesday, October 23rd. 7:30 pm at dive4life in Siegburg, Germany.

Information and tickets available at http://www.underwatermagicshow.com
Paul Nathan is guest starring in the GOP Theater in Essen Germany in the Quilitz Show through December 31st. Martin Mall stars in Licht Gestalten through January 6th. in Munich

Tuesday, October 16, 2012

Wedding Dresses Supplier Merle Dress 2nd Anniversary Party

 To celebrate its fifth anniversary, Merle Dress hosted its 2nd anniversary party on October 11. At this party, Merle Dress also launched the series of formal dance dresses.

Donnie Terry, CEO of Merle Dress, was very excited. He spoke at the beginning of the party saying: "We are here to solemnly celebrate the Merle Dress 2nd anniversary party, I'm really excited, I want to thank you, and thanks to my team. I am proud that I have such a good team, thank you again."

“2012 marks our 2nd anniversary and we’re so proud of all our successes, including expanding from a small company with only 10 staff to current 100 staff. None of these would be possible without our talented designer, sales team, all of our distributors, and retail customers” Donnie Terry added.

Josh, Well-known fashion design guru, just came back to the company after a show in Milan, showed his latest eight sets of works, including Party Dresses for Women, Date Dresses for Juniors, and formal dance dresses.

The party began with the opening dance of Gangnam Style, which attracted a lot of audience applause and applause from the outset. The party included dances, songs and magic shows.

"This is the first time I watch a wonderful company party like this. So fantastic and amazing really. I love it!” A customer from New York, Vicky said so.

In addition to the evening, Merle Dress will also launch a series of activities, including a discussion about 2013 wedding dress trends, with the theme of “Prom Dresses. Formal & Wedding Dresses 2013”. Multinational customers gathered to talk about the topic with their own reviews.

About Merle Dress
MerleDress.com is the leading supplier of wedding dresses, prom dresses, special-occasion dresses, and wedding dress accessories from China. Merle Dress started with a basic idea of helping women dress better and is now famous for its outstanding quality in fabric, materials, and fit without the inconvenience and costs of traditional bridal boutiques and retailers.

Resume Surgeon Develops Video Channel

 Resume Surgeon (Resume-Surgeon.com), the resume and career expert, has been developing its career video channel which only launched in the summer of 2012.

The career video channel, hosted on You Tube, was launched this summer to accommodate Resume Surgeon’s growing fan base and members. Resume Surgeon specialises in offering resume tools to users looking for both resume advice and career tips. The video channel was launched after demand from members and has seen hundreds of jobseekers joining in and watching.

Craig Stovold, Director, explains: “We specialise in offering bespoke resume templates to our members. We then wanted to add more support and so launched career advice articles that cover a variety of topics – from searching for a job to attending a job interview. We found that many of our users were looking for guidance during the resume writing process and also were looking for support throughout the entire process – from finding a role to starting work. The video channel was launched to offer extra support and to offer more interactivity. Users can now view our career videos on the move, wherever they are and it offers them instant advice. Because of its popularity we have been developing the channel to include more content and career interviews which will hopefully further support out user base.”

The career videos have developed to include career interviews with key contacts in a variety of industries. Most recently the team interviewed a Professional Surfer to explore what it takes to make a hobby a career and a Journalist who relocated to Australia who shared tips on moving and working abroad. The team has also just completed an exclusive interview with a Professional MMA Cage Fighter which is set to be released on the channel next week.

With so many job seekers looking for interactive content, multi media advice seems to be popular. The video channel, which also integrates with article content on the Resume Surgeon site, allows users to access and watch clips at the click of a button. Other topics covered on the channel include how to search for a job, resume writing tips, job interview advice and life at work tips.

The team at Resume Surgeon plan to continue the development of the video channel and will be expanding their list of interviewees. Planned industries to cover in the future include Public Relations, Accountancy and Recruitment. The video interviews are designed to give viewers an insight into different industries and tips on how to make a job application stand out.

The Resume Surgeon team also plan to develop the channel by interviewing people on-site at their work place. This will give viewers an even better insight of what it’s like to work in the particular industry.

Alongside their video channel development, Resume Surgeon will continue to create career articles and design bespoke resume templates so their users can continue to receive a unique and interactive career experience.

About the Author:
Resume Surgeon offers a bespoke resume tool that allows users to create a professional resume template online. Our services also include career advice and resume writing tips.

Video Interview with Actor Esai Morales of Atlas Shrugged Part 2 Published

In this video interview, released by The Atlas Society, Esai Morales describes how he negotiated the fine line his character (Francisco d'Anconia) walks—trying to recruit Hank Rearden (Jason Beghe) and Dagny Taggart (Samantha Mathis) for his mysterious purpose without giving away too much of the secret.

This video interview is one of a number of interviews with the stars of Atlas Shrugged Part 2, conducted by The Atlas Society.

Atlas Shrugged Part 2 is the second in a film trilogy based on Ayn Rand's epic novel, Atlas Shrugged.
The interview was conducted by David Kelley, founder and chief intellectual officer of The Atlas Society, a non-profit dedicated to developing the philosophy of Objectivism, which was founded by American author Ayn Rand.

Click here to watch the video interview with Esai Morales.

The video interviews were filmed by Emmy Award-winning producer Duncan Scott, in L.A., on the set of Atlas Shrugged Part 2.

About David Kelley:
David Kelley earned his Ph.D. in philosophy from Princeton University in 1975, and later taught cognitive science and philosophy at Vassar College and Brandeis University. His articles on social issues and public policy have appeared in Harper's, The Sciences, Reason, Harvard Business Review, The Freeman, and elsewhere. His books include Unrugged Individualism: The Selfish Basis of Benevolence; The Contested Legacy of Ayn Rand; The Evidence of the Senses; and The Art of Reasoning, one of the most widely used logic textbooks in the country. Kelley is founder and executive director of The Atlas Society.

About The Atlas Society:
The Atlas Society promotes open Objectivism: the philosophy of reason, achievement, individualism, and freedom. Our scholars work to further develop this philosophy born in the mid-twentieth century. We present the empowering principles of Objectivism to a global audience, and offer those principles as a rational and moral alternative in the marketplace of philosophical ideas.

We do this through a variety of programs, which include:
    -Original scholarly research which further develops the philosophy.
    -Academic training of young intellectuals.
    -Publishing and commissioning influential books and monographs.
    -Our rich multi-media website
  •      Original commentary and op-eds published in mainstream media.
  •     Speeches and media appearances.