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The February issue of Exec Digital is all about love – whether you’ve found it and want to celebrate, or you’re still looking for the one.

If you’ve been unlucky in love in the past, Patti Stanger and her team of matchmakers might be your fallen cupid. With years of experience under her belt, Stanger was no matchmaking spring chicken when she started her company “The Millionaire’s Club” in 2000, a matchmaking club in Los Angeles that eventually picked up a series on Bravo. This month we chatted with one of Patti’s prodigies, COO and right-hand man Destin Pfaff about finding the right person.

We also toured some of the nation’s most romantic properties – from Santa Barbara’s San Ysidro Ranch, where even during the winter months the sun warmed our faces; and New Mexico’s Rosewood Inn of the Anasazi where cozying up by the fire is a requirement.

Get together with your lover this February, whether it’s at our pick for the nation’s top romantic restaurants or travel getaways, for a spectacular winter retreat. And don’t forget to try a cocktail on us, too. 

 About Exec Digital

Exec Digital is a leading digital media source of news and content for C-level executives across the world. Exec Digital presents the latest trends in business and lifestyle. It focuses on business and industry-specific issues such as: Leadership; Technology; Professional Services; and Strategy. Exec Digital is the industry-dedicated arm of the WDM Group.

Founded in 2007 by entrepreneur Glen White, WDM Group retains a diversified portfolio of websites, magazines, mobile apps, daily news feeds and weekly e-newsletters that leverage technology to innovatively deliver high-quality content, analytical data, and industry news.

Exec Digital is headquartered in San Diego, USA, with additional offices in Boston, Toronto, Mumbai, and Norwich, England. For more information, contact 1-760-827-7800 or visit http://www.execdigital.com.

Press Contact
Meaghan Clark
Exec Digital
Telephone: (760) 827-7147
Email: Meaghan.Clark@wdmgroup.com

The February issue of Exec Digital is all about love – whether you’ve found it and want to celebrate, or you’re still looking for the one.

If you’ve been unlucky in love in the past, Patti Stanger and her team of matchmakers might be your fallen cupid. With years of experience under her belt, Stanger was no matchmaking spring chicken when she started her company “The Millionaire’s Club” in 2000, a matchmaking club in Los Angeles that eventually picked up a series on Bravo. This month we chatted with one of Patti’s prodigies, COO and right-hand man Destin Pfaff about finding the right person.

We also toured some of the nation’s most romantic properties – from Santa Barbara’s San Ysidro Ranch, where even during the winter months the sun warmed our faces; and New Mexico’s Rosewood Inn of the Anasazi where cozying up by the fire is a requirement.

Get together with your lover this February, whether it’s at our pick for the nation’s top romantic restaurants or travel getaways, for a spectacular winter retreat. And don’t forget to try a cocktail on us, too. 

 About Exec Digital

Exec Digital is a leading digital media source of news and content for C-level executives across the world. Exec Digital presents the latest trends in business and lifestyle. It focuses on business and industry-specific issues such as: Leadership; Technology; Professional Services; and Strategy. Exec Digital is the industry-dedicated arm of the WDM Group.

Founded in 2007 by entrepreneur Glen White, WDM Group retains a diversified portfolio of websites, magazines, mobile apps, daily news feeds and weekly e-newsletters that leverage technology to innovatively deliver high-quality content, analytical data, and industry news.

Exec Digital is headquartered in San Diego, USA, with additional offices in Boston, Toronto, Mumbai, and Norwich, England. For more information, contact 1-760-827-7800 or visit http://www.execdigital.com.

Press Contact
Meaghan Clark
Exec Digital
Telephone: (760) 827-7147
Email: Meaghan.Clark@wdmgroup.com

by Emily Butcher

In the tradition of the Native American peace pipe ceremony or the coveted packed bowl set out by the fire next to a cozy pair of slippers at the end of a long day, pipe smoking is an art which has historically been promoted to foster relaxation and socializing -- a slower approach to life. On February 20th a much-anticipated yearly event for pipe smokers around the world will take place in the form of International Pipe Smoking Day.

The appreciation of a fine bowl of quality tobacco has held a place in the hearts of generations of men, the act itself promoting feelings of well-being and contemplation, but enthusiasm for the habit has been threatened in recent years.

Once viewed as a dying breed, pipe smokers are finding new ways to network and band together in communities and online forums to celebrate the rich, historical tradition of the practice. The scope of the worldwide community has grown considerably in recent years through Twitter and Facebook, and specially-dedicated sites like PipesMagazine.com.

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The event marks an opportunity for these communities to promote a sense of camaraderie on a global scale. The Comite International des Pipe Club, an international organization made up of members from over 25 countries, is dedicated to preserving the pipe smoking tradition and is a strong supporter of the affair.

Next Monday, seize the opportunity to slow down, to relish the small pleasures life has to offer.  And as the United Pipe Clubs of America urges, to “raise your pipes together to foster friendship, benevolence, and tranquility across all borders.”

It’s the Christmas of seduction: a holiday where we get the chance to spice up something familiar.  In December, it’s Jesus; in February, it’s just us.  Get up and go this Valentine’s Day with a cocktail that’ll knock her socks off – and maybe more.

Mixing It Up

Got the candles lit?  The sauce simmering?  Getting too old for mixtapes, and settled on the Coltrane record?  Good.  Now it’s time to get shaking.

Make sure you’ve got the things you need – nobody wants to drink a martini out of a coffee mug.  Put together a little station with space for attractive glasses, ice, a shaker, some lemons or limes, and a plate of sugar for the rims.  Remember: at least for tonight, it’s worth the effort.

RECIPE – The Maker’s Heart

From master mixologist Ryan Goodspeed of Miami comes this tawdry, hot-blooded confection made with real berries and good whiskey.  Like some dizzying tropical night, it’s sweaty and sweet, with a bit of the unexpected.  So don’t drink them too fast, or you won’t make it back to your room.

In a mixing glass combine:

3 Blackberries

1 oz POM 100% Pomegranate Juice

¼ oz Lemon Juice

Muddle. Add ice and:

2 oz Maker’s 46

¾ oz Sweet Vermouth (preferably Carpano Antica)

1 oz Simple Syrup

Dash of Orange Bitters

Shake and strain up or over fresh ice.  Garnish with an orange peel. Rim with navel orange-zested sugar.

For sugar rim: Take one ounce of plain white sugar and zest it with four peels of orange.

RECIPE – French 75

“A wealthy bachelor used to come visit me at a seafood restaurant in

San Francisco and order French 75's – in fact he taught me the recipe!

He liked his made with Hendrick's and Perrier Jouet, a freshly sliced

and squeezed lemon, and just a touch of sugar.  Very classy.”

                                                            - Alyssa Bost, bartender

Conjure up some old world ambience with this decadent delight brought over the pond by GI’s who fell for the French while they were liberating them.  Named after a gun, it’s sleek, sexy, and strong – just like your love.  Ah, l’amour.

2 ounces Hendrick’s gin

1 teaspoon superfine sugar

1/2 ounce lemon juice

5 ounces Perrier Jouet champagne

Shake well with cracked ice in a chilled cocktail shaker, then strain into a Collins glass half-full of cracked ice and top off with champagne.  Garnish with sliced lemon and a maraschino cherry or two.

RECIPE – Britney Spears

With a stripper’s winking purity and a sly, self-conscious edge, this naughty concoction is Britney’s sexy spirit in a sugar-rimmed glass.  If your lady digs the pop princess’ saccharine tunes – and let’s face it, who doesn’t at some point? – then you’ll have her saying ‘Hit me baby, one more time.’

2 oz Smirnoff Vanilla Vodka

1 oz Stewart’s Cream Soda

1 oz POM Cranberry Juice

Dash of orange bitters

Shake gently with cracked ice in a chilled cocktail shaker, then strain into a colorful martini glass.  For sugar rim, take one ounce of plain white sugar and zest it with four peels of orange.  Garnish with orange peel and drop in a single maraschino cherry.  (Try it without the cherry for a Christina Aguilera.) 

See the full version in Exec Digital's February issue. 

There is a reason why baggy pants and rocker tee’s became so popular in the ‘90s – men hate to shop.

So the Trunk Club eliminated that bi-annual task from men’s pressing to-do list, enlisting experienced stylists to shop for them. The only dilemma now is deciding which expertly chosen and European woven casual button-downs are going to make the cut from the personalized trunk.

Combining the best of the 21st century technology with the antiquated idea of bespoke tailoring, the Trunk Club haggles a shopper out of any man by directly supplying some of the most prestigious brands in the nation right to his doorstep. Italian, double-breasted jackets? Just ask for L.B.M. 1911. A proud SoHo original? Head toward Jeremy Argyle. A six-decade old European brand whose famous ambassador includes Sir Roger Moore? It’s all in the bag. Or trunk, rather.

From European brand name manufacturers to American classics, men are supplied a number of ensembles created specifically to meet their needs, then delivered a “trunk” directly to their front door and pegged with the task of deciding which pieces stay, and which go. All the while, each personal stylist is on-hand via email, Skype, Facebook messenger or cell to answer any questions about each piece’s fit, style and shape.

Trunk Club has harmonized men’s relationship with technology into one with clothing. Virtual shopping has become something of a trend – if you are on, it’s likely you’re getting up to ten emails daily letting you know of the latest sale, instant daily deal or vacation discount. As much as we’ve subscribed to sites like Groupon, Gilt Groupe and Ideeli in the past, the Trunk Club doesn’t quite align with the rest. “We are a personalized service, and we’re going to work it however the customer prefers,” says Andrew Bleiman, the Trunk Club’s Director of Marketing.

Not just another daily email blasting up your inbox, stylists at the Trunk Club are “great listeners,” Bleiman adds. “These women cater to different guys with different preferences, so they have to pay close attention.” Essentially, he adds, “it’s about asking the right questions.” The right answers might come in an Oakstreet boot or a signature Eden shirt –a style immersion that introduces upscale men’s casual wear to the closet.

THE PERFECT AUDIENCE

Let’s face it: men aren’t shoppers. No matter the profession, salary level or locale, men made sworn enemies with the sale rack at an early age. So it’s hardly surprising that Bleiman says finding one’s signature style is “a universal problem for guys.” We get it, but we also won’t take the excuses anymore.

The Trunk Club’s personalized access comes with every trunk, and introduces even clothing whores to new brands to enhance the look of the male sex everywhere. “It’s good for guys who are looking to ‘step it up’,” says Bleiman. Stepping it up with Trunk Club ranges high, however; average prices for a basic button-down are between $100 to $275, eliminating anyone without an indispensible income; yet the selection is distinct, and the service unmatched.  

By eliminating service costs, shipping rates or return loop-holes, Trunk Club serves exactly what most men can’t stand at a shopping mall. Simply put, Bleiman says, “going into Nordstrom sucks.” Most can barely tolerate a specialty brand store like Brooks Brothers with their endless options and high fit-size variable. Trunk Club’s specialists, with their all-important listening skills, relinquish the pain of sliding through aisles of Hawaiian shirt and khaki shorts by addressing the season’s trendy, up-to-date finds in one manageable 

conversation.

You don’t have to be a Fortune 500 company CEO or professional athlete to be a member (although they’ve got a few of those), you just have to be ready to move on from those slouching jeans. Come on, they never looked good anyway. 

The February issue of Exec Digital is all about love – whether you’ve found it and want to celebrate, or you’re still looking for the one.

If you’ve been unlucky in love in the past, Patti Stanger and her team of matchmakers might be your fallen cupid. With years of experience under her belt, Stanger was no matchmaking spring chicken when she started her company “The Millionaire’s Club” in 2000, a matchmaking club in Los Angeles that eventually picked up a series on Bravo. This month we chatted with one of Patti’s prodigies, COO and right-hand man Destin Pfaff about finding the right person.

We also toured some of the nation’s most romantic properties – from Santa Barbara’s San Ysidro Ranch, where even during the winter months the sun warmed our faces; and New Mexico’s Rosewood Inn of the Anasazi where cozying up by the fire is a requirement.

Get together with your lover this February, whether it’s at our pick for the nation’s top romantic restaurants or travel getaways, for a spectacular winter retreat. And don’t forget to try a cocktail on us, too. 

 About Exec Digital

Exec Digital is a leading digital media source of news and content for C-level executives across the world. Exec Digital presents the latest trends in business and lifestyle. It focuses on business and industry-specific issues such as: Leadership; Technology; Professional Services; and Strategy. Exec Digital is the industry-dedicated arm of the WDM Group.

Founded in 2007 by entrepreneur Glen White, WDM Group retains a diversified portfolio of websites, magazines, mobile apps, daily news feeds and weekly e-newsletters that leverage technology to innovatively deliver high-quality content, analytical data, and industry news.

Exec Digital is headquartered in San Diego, USA, with additional offices in Boston, Toronto, Mumbai, and Norwich, England. For more information, contact 1-760-827-7800 or visit http://www.execdigital.com.

Press Contact
Meaghan Clark
Exec Digital
Telephone: (760) 827-7147
Email: Meaghan.Clark@wdmgroup.com

"Minnesotans are growing frustrated with the many ill-conceived schemes to fund the stadium," said Erma J. Vizenor, Tribal Chairwoman of the White Earth Tribe. "MinnesotaWins will provide much-needed jobs and economic development not only in the metro area but also in Minnesota's poorest areas, and provide a continued revenue source for the state. All with no new taxes. We are confident that our solution is the fairest option for all Minnesotans."

While the intent of the MinnesotaWins proposal is to have a casino located in the Twin Cities metro area, a decision on the exact location could be complementary to the location of a new Vikings stadium.

The White Earth proposal was introduced in the Minnesota House of Representatives this week (HF 2197) by Rep. Kent Eken (D-Twin Valley) and Rep. Bob Gunther (R-Fairmont) and has received Gov. Dayton's support. MinnesotaWins offers the following advantages:

• ALL money from this solution will stay in Minnesota. Up to 2,500 construction jobs and 2,000 new, permanent jobs will be created. In northwestern Minnesota, investments in housing and economic development opportunities will generate income and jobs for the tribe and other residents of the area.
• This is the ONLY solution that is consistent with the original intent of tribal gaming. The White Earth/State of Minnesota partnership would offer true transparency because the casino would be regulated and audited by the state.
• The White Earth solution would provide the entire public share of funding for a new Vikings stadium and create new revenue for other critical state purposes, all with NO new taxes. The casino would also continue generating revenue for the state after the stadium funding is complete. In addition, this casino will pay millions of dollars in sales and property taxes every year.

The White Earth Tribe has retained experienced gaming financial advisors and is in the process of selecting a senior investment bank to finance the MinnesotaWins casino project. The Tribe has received proposals from six of the top financial firms. The financing for the MinnesotaWins casino will be secured by the cash flow and assets of the project. The White Earth Tribe will be retaining professional management to operate the casino and has also already received strong industry interest in that area.

The tribe has commissioned an independent financial impact study that will be available in early March.  The White Earth Tribe and advisors have received positive feedback from investment banks that expressed confidence in investment options.

"Once our due diligence is complete, we will put forth only one fully researched and accurate estimate of the revenue this solution will produce," Vizenor said. "This solution will be financially sound, fair to all Minnesotans and consistent with Minnesota values and priorities."

About the White Earth Tribe

The White Earth Tribe, which calls itself Anishinaabe, meaning "the original people," is Minnesota's largest tribe accounting for almost 40 percent of Minnesota's native population. It is also the state's poorest tribe. The White Earth Reservation was created in 1867 by a treaty between the United States and the Mississippi Band of Chippewa Indians.  It is one of seven Chippewa reservations in Minnesota.

Contact: Teresa McFarland
952.440.6084 (office)
952.440.8088 (cell)
tmcfarland@mcfarlandcahill.com

SOURCE White Earth Tribe

Brooklyn tourists and residents can access Fort Greene Park's Wi-Fi near the visitor's center. The additional Central Park site joins Mineral Springs, Tavern on the Green and AT&T's seasonal Summer Stage deployment at Rumsey Playfield. Visitors to the Central Park Zoo will have access to AT&T Wi-Fi by the main entrance, food court and central garden areas.

"This initiative has been a huge success and we're thrilled that visitors to New York City's most popular parks can stay connected all year round," said Tom DeVito, AT&T vice president and general manager for New York and New Jersey. "We look forward to bringing even more parks online in the coming months so that more smartphone and tablet users can take advantage of this service."

The launch is part of a five-year digital initiative with Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg and the City of New York to provide free Wi-Fi at 26 locations in 20 New York City parks across the five boroughs. In addition to Fort Greene Park and Central Park Zoo, New Yorkers can now access free AT&T Wi-Fi at many other park locations across all five boroughs including:

• Herbert Von King Park
• McCarren Park Field House
• Pier 1 and Pier 6 at Brooklyn Bridge Park
• Prospect Park Picnic House
• Astoria Park
• Tompkins Square Park
• Marcus Garvey Park
• Clove Lakes Park
• Battery Bosque and Ferry Landing at Battery Park
• Thomas Jefferson Park
• Joyce Kilmer Park
• Mineral Springs, Tavern on the Green, Rumsey Playfield in Central Park
• Devoe Park

AT&T operates the nation's largest Wi-Fi network** with nearly 30,000 AT&T Wi-Fi Hot Spots at popular restaurants, hotels, bookstores and retailers, including more than 650 hotspot locations in New York's five boroughs.

For more information on AT&T Wi-Fi locations and instructions on how to connect, visit AT&T Wi-Fi Access.

*AT&T products and services are provided or offered by subsidiaries and affiliates of AT&T Inc. under the AT&T brand and not by AT&T Inc.

** Largest based on company branded and operated hotspots. Access includes AT&T Wi-Fi Basic.  A Wi-Fi enabled device required. Other restrictions apply. See www.attwifi.com for details and locations.

About AT&T

AT&T Inc. (NYSE: T) is a premier communications holding company and one of the most honored companies in the world. Its subsidiaries and affiliates – AT&T operating companies – are the providers of AT&T services in the United States and around the world. With a powerful array of network resources that includes the nation's fastest mobile broadband network, AT&T is a leading provider of wireless, Wi-Fi, high speed Internet, voice and cloud-based services. A leader in mobile broadband and emerging 4G capabilities, AT&T also offers the best wireless coverage worldwide of any U.S. carrier, offering the most wireless phones that work in the most countries.  It also offers advanced TV services under the AT&T U-verse® and AT&T | DIRECTV brands. The company's suite of IP-based business communications services is one of the most advanced in the world. In domestic markets, AT&T Advertising Solutions and AT&T Interactive are known for their leadership in local search and advertising.

Additional information about AT&T Inc. and the products and services provided by AT&T subsidiaries and affiliates is available at http://www.att.com.  This AT&T news release and other announcements are available at http://www.att.com/newsroom and as part of an RSS feed at www.att.com/rss. Or follow our news on Twitter at @ATT.

© 2012 AT&T Intellectual Property. All rights reserved. Mobile broadband not available in all areas. AT&T, the AT&T logo and all other marks contained herein are trademarks of AT&T Intellectual Property and/or AT&T affiliated companies.

Cautionary Language Concerning Forward-Looking Statements

Information set forth in this news release contains financial estimates and other forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties, and actual results may differ materially. A discussion of factors that may affect future results is contained in AT&T's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. AT&T disclaims any obligation to update or revise statements contained in this news release based on new information or otherwise.

SOURCE AT&T Inc.

NEW YORK, Feb. 16, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- I.M.G.-represented Rapper G-SCOTT has signed to Str8 Slammin', the indie recording label spearheaded by rapper Freddie Gibbs along with rapper/engineer D-Edge and DJ Roc. 

Scott will release his Str8 Slammin' debut entitled "Weekend in Las Vegas" this spring. "HA$H," the first single off WLV, was released this January and has been making its way around the blogosphere. The music video will premiere February 16 on Scott's YouTube Channel. 

"He's from the same area we're from," says D-Edge. "We heard some songs from him one day and have been fans since. He's the best of the new artists coming from the 219. No one will be disappointed and we expect a lot from him." 

Once an aspiring video game designer, the Gary, Indiana native who also still currently attends Indiana University Northwest, has been buzzing on the hip-hop scene since 2009 after a series of well received mixtapes, most notably "Scott Bailey vs. The World" and "The Michael G. Scott EP."

Together, both mixtapes amassed over 10,000 downloads with popular singles "Folded" and "Good Morning" totaling over 40,000 YouTube views.  Scott has also opened for the likes of Big Sean, Wiz Khalifa, Willie The Kid, Chip The Ripper, Travis Porter and more recently opening for Freddie Gibbs at select dates. 

"G-Scott's word play is what caught my attention. He's very articulate and has very good content. I think he's definitely somebody to look out for in 2012," says Freddie Gibbs.

Watch the "HA$H" music video here: 
http://www.youtube.com/user/BlockStarzProduction/featured

Download "HA$H" here: 
http://hulkshare.com/5spbaipb45lr 

www.Twitter.com/GScottKing / www.Facebook.com/gscottbbb

SOURCE I.M.G.

ORLANDO, Fla., Feb. 16, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Universal Orlando's Blue Man Group show is taking its unique and captivating brand of live entertainment to another level – complete with a new show environment, new music, new technology and new experiences.  

(Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120216/FL54904 )

Opening to the public on Friday, February 24, the show will take guests on an incredible journey where they'll join the Blue Men as they discover, engage and explore the world's obsession with cutting-edge technology.  New sections include Blue Men interacting with "GiPads" (think Gigantic iPads), a funny and perceptive look at contemporary modes of communication; and a pulsating new finale featuring an original Blue Man Group music score that will have guests jumping to their feet.

"The heart of our show is, and always has been, the Blue Man, and his inquisitive, wide-eyed take on the world," said Chris Wink, who co-founded Blue Man Group with Phil Stanton and Matt Goldman. "Our team of artists at Blue Man Productions has created fun, even astounding new visual aspects of the show, and our music team has given us a great new sound. We are really excited to incorporate these elements into the show at Universal Orlando Resort."

"This show will take one of Universal Orlando's most popular experiences to a whole new level," said Alice Norsworthy, Executive Vice President of Marketing and Sales for Universal Orlando Resort.  "It's the perfect complement to the incredible entertainment we offer at our destination."

Several of the signature moments that have made Blue Man Group one of today's best-loved theatrical productions will remain in the show, although in most cases, they have also been updated.  And as always, the production will fuse innovative theatrical spectacle with improvisation and vaudeville-inspired comedy, art, science and irresistible music performed by the Blue Man Group live band.

"Many of our audience's favorite pieces, including 'Paint Drumming' and 'Gum Balls/Marshmallows' will continue to be a part of the production – and yes, the first few rows will still need to wear ponchos," added Phil Stanton, Blue Man Group co-founder. "But we have developed some brand new elements of the show that provide a larger-than-life, rousing, interactive experience that I hope will really speak to all cultures and give some of our most devoted fans a new reason to check us out again."

For more information about Blue Man Group at Universal Orlando Resort – or to purchase tickets – visit www.universalorlando.com/blueman. 

About Blue Man Group

Blue Man Group is best known for its wildly popular theatrical shows and concerts that combine music, comedy and multimedia theatrics to produce a totally unique form of entertainment. The blissful party atmosphere created at the live events has become the trademark of a Blue Man Group experience. Currently, Blue Man Group theatrical shows can be seen in New York, Boston, Chicago, Las Vegas, Orlando, Berlin, Tokyo, and on tour throughout the U.S. Blue Man Group can also be seen onboard the new Norwegian Epic by Norwegian Cruise Line – the Official Cruise Line of Blue Man Group.

Blue Man Group's appeal is multi-generational, with several projects specifically designed for young people, including "Making Waves," a popular touring exhibit for children, and the recently launched national "Invent an Instrument" competition. The company's music, featuring custom made instruments and signature, percussive sound, can be heard on five albums, including the Grammy-nominated "Audio," as well as various film and television projects. As the company grows, it remains true to its vision of providing exciting experiences in a variety of media, appealing to a broad range of age groups and cultural backgrounds. Learn more at www.blueman.com.

About Universal Orlando Resort

There are many ways to enjoy your Orlando vacation – but there is only one Universal Orlando Resort.  It is a completely separate destination featuring two theme parks, three magnificently themed on-site hotels and a nighttime entertainment complex.  It's the only Orlando destination where you are not just entertained – you are part of the most exhilarating entertainment ever created. You can soar above Hogwarts with Harry Potter, swing above the streets with Spider-Man, battle aliens alongside Agent J, and help Shrek save Princess Fiona in Shrek 4-D.  You can be courageous, be outrageous – and be extraordinary.

Universal Orlando Resort is owned and operated by NBCUniversal, one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies.

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"PGi is positioning iMeet as a browser-based virtual meeting room application supporting video, which essentially brings the benefits of meeting face-to-face online to anyone and everyone," said Frost & Sullivan Principal Telecom Analyst Ronald Gruia. "PGi is perfectly positioned to be the provider of choice in an already growing segment of the videoconferencing hosted services market: desktop videoconferencing."

The iMeet marketing initiative has been largely viral and involved free trials to bolster acceptance among early adopters, supported by a multimedia awareness campaign. The pricing models are a mix of flat rate and license fee, with additional charges for add-on applications. The goal is to augment the adoption of videoconferencing services throughout enterprises, above and beyond telepresence or video rooms, and deliver superior quality of experience (QoE), along with the simplicity and efficiency of Internet-based tools.

While there are already informal "prosumer" applications that are readily available for free, the QoE in PGi's iMeet and GlobalMeet solutions makes them the conferencing solutions of choice among mid- to enterprise-level companies. The cost effectiveness, ease of use, and mobility of PGi's products provide high quality customer experience for all companies, big and small. iMeet, in particular, has gained a reputation for being simple, personal and mobile.

"Since most laptop models come with front-facing cameras, a light client that leverages collaboration alongside audio and video conferencing can be very useful in increasing enterprise-wide awareness and adoption of videoconferencing," notes Gruia. "PGi's meeting tools not only fulfill this requirement, but have also caught the eye of cost-conscious enterprises with their hosted pricing model."

In addition, the cloud-based model penetration in small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) will grow over time, providing PGi with considerable opportunities, as SMBs in the United States represent about 56 percent of the total workforce (65 million workers).

PGi's iMeet product offers users their own personal meeting room online that combines videoconferencing, audio conferencing, social networking and file sharing. iMeet's mobility suite for the iPhone and iPad provides users the essential tools for meeting on the go.

"Given that desktop videoconferencing adoption remains relatively low, we believe that the market is ripe for this type of solution: a robust, enterprise-class application that requires no downloads, takes few desktop/laptop resources and can deliver a compelling end-user experience," observed Gruia.  "Adoption of the hosted model by SMBs is expected to grow solidly over time, with the resulting impact on market share being pretty significant."

Each year, Frost & Sullivan presents this award to the company that demonstrates the most insight into the needs and product demands of its customers. The recipient company optimizes its product line by leveraging products with the various price, performance and feature points required by one or more market segments.

Frost & Sullivan Best Practices awards recognize companies in a variety of regional and global markets for demonstrating outstanding achievement and superior performance in areas such as leadership, technological innovation, customer service and strategic product development. Industry analysts compare market participants and measure performance through in-depth interviews, analysis and extensive secondary research to identify best practices in the industry.

About PGi
PGi has been a global leader in virtual meetings for 20 years. Our cloud-based solutions deliver multi-point, real-time virtual collaboration using video, voice and file sharing technologies. PGi solutions are available via desktops, tablets or mobile devices, helping businesses worldwide be more productive, mobile and green.  PGi has a global presence in 25 countries and an established base of more than 35,000 enterprise customers, including 75% of the Fortune 100^™.  In the last five years, we have hosted more than 725 million people from 137 countries in over 65 million meetings. For more information, visit us at http://www.pgi.com.

About Frost & Sullivan
Frost & Sullivan, the Growth Partnership Company, enables clients to accelerate growth and achieve best-in-class positions in growth, innovation and leadership. The company's Growth Partnership Service provides the CEO and the CEO's Growth Team with disciplined research and best-practice models to drive the generation, evaluation, and implementation of powerful growth strategies. Frost & Sullivan leverages 50 years of experience in partnering with Global 1000 companies, emerging businesses and the investment community from more than 40 offices on six continents. To join our Growth Partnership, please visit http://www.frost.com.

SOURCE Frost & Sullivan

"Career services support is not only important from a regulatory perspective, but it also can be a valuable differentiator that improves an institution's recruitment and retention efforts," said McMorrow.  "A results-driven career services function takes schools from advisors to true facilitators, enabling them to effectively connect students and employers, comply with federal regulations and increase placement success."

Gainful employment is causing schools to look at career placement in a whole new light.  Colleges and universities that look at the placement lifecycle as a complete loop will be better prepared to assess the following: available opportunities; necessary qualifications; which students meet those requirements; how to connect qualified applicants and employers; when jobs are filled; and ultimately, what long-term career paths students follow.

McMorrow's session, "Taking Compliance to the Next Level: Advance Your Career Placement Practices," is scheduled for Thursday, February 23rd at 3:00 p.m.  McMorrow has spoken at several education conferences, including DETC, AAACE and APSCU.  His article, "Improving the Career Services Value Proposition for Each Student," was published in the November/December issue of Today's Campus.

Additionally, TopSchool will be exhibiting at the ABHES National Conference, which takes place in Las Vegas, February 22-24, 2012.

About TopSchool

TopSchool (www.topschoolinc.com) built the first SaaS student administrative system in higher education to address the key aspects of the student lifecycle. The company's Student Lifecycle Management (SLM) system goes beyond the capabilities of traditional college student information systems, and includes a customizable student portal, easy-to-use CRM and SIS components, and an intelligent reporting suite. Schools can easily manage all student information from recruitment and retention through career placement in a central location, supporting students through enrollment, admissions, academics, finance and career services. TopSchool gives student-centric institutions more control and flexibility in the way they manage student data, empowering them to drive growth, reduce costs and meet accountability requirements.

SOURCE TopSchool

Publicis Modem London launches perspective on the future of Facebook:  http://goo.gl/GAeCu

On February 1, 2012, Facebook announced that it had filed for an Initial Public Offering to take the company public. Valued between $80 and 100 billion and with over $1 billion in profits in 2010, the eight-year old company has dominated the social web across the world.  

But Facebook still has a long way to go. More than $64 billion was spent on digital advertising in 2010, yet Facebook's share was only 3%.  In comparison to Google's 46%, there is plenty of room for growth, particularly when with more than 845 million users, Facebook's user growth has reached a saturation point in many markets.

How will the company maximize the value of every user and continue to grow its share in the digital advertising market?

Publicis Modem believes that the IPO will accelerate Facebook's strategy to keep users 'locked' into the platform in every way possible. From the first Profile to the new Timeline and Open Graph applications, ensuring that users stay on the platform has always been a priority.

With the platform spreading to millions of websites and applications, Facebook will be able to create deeper data profiles of every user. These profiles can then be used to sell highly targeted advertisements and experiences to brands around the world.

How will Facebook's IPO impact brands that are active within the platform? And why do brands need to rethink their social strategies in light of Facebook's new product announcements?

Publicis Modem has outlined Facebook's business, strategy and approach to become the social layer that underpins the entire web. By explaining the implications of Timeline and the Open Graph, we highlight how brands need to alter their strategies and experiences to connect with their consumers. Finally, we predict nine future products that Facebook could launch as a result of their desire to maximize value per user.

The report has been authored by Tyler Turnbull (Joint Head of Planning) and Damien Le Castrec (Planner).

Read and download here: http://goo.gl/GAeCu

Contact: Catherine.turner@publicis.com , +44(0)20-78303476

SOURCE Publicis UK

Big Data sets can traditionally take data scientists hours to extract, transform, and load. Jaspersoft ETL significantly shortens the time it takes to connect to Big Data environments, eliminating the latency of other solutions and allowing insights to be uncovered faster than ever before. Jaspersoft ETL is available as part of Jaspersoft BI Suite 4.5, which turns data into actionable information by massively scaling the amount of data enterprise IT and developers can handle and move at one time. By integrating Talend into the Jaspersoft BI Suite, BI Builders can now support all Big Data use cases:

• Providing business users with summary reports and dashboards while analysts can explore data directly inside the Big Data store without having to move it to a relational database format;
• Enabling data scientists native access to MPP analytic databases, NoSQL data stores, and Hadoop Hive and HBase;
• Delivering batch and real-time reporting and analysis of Big Data within a complete BI suite which includes ETL, reporting, dashboarding and analysis; and
• Efficiently processing the breadth of Big Data types which require advanced transformation and loading technologies across a broad spectrum of latencies – from sub-second to scheduled batches and everything in between – enabling fast connectivity to a variety of sources, storage technologies, locations and owners.

"Today's data scientists want options to explore data faster. The Jaspersoft BI Suite with enhanced ETL capabilities for Big Data enables efficient data exploration for a faster generation of reports and better decision-making," said Karl Van den Bergh, Jaspersoft's Vice President of Product and Alliances. "Jaspersoft's new OEM agreement continues our great partnership with Talend to provide the best BI solution in the market for Big Data."

"We are extremely pleased to extend our partnership with Jaspersoft," said Keith Goldstein, Vice President Worldwide Channels and Alliances for Talend. "They are ahead of the market in terms of their support for Big Data, which brings key benefits to our joint customers in helping them to produce cost-effective reports, dashboards and analysis quickly and easily."

For more information on Jaspersoft's Big Data alliance with Talend, please visit http://www.jaspersoft.com/jasperETL.

Online Resources

• The Jaspersoft BI Suite
• Jaspersoft on Twitter
• Jaspersoft on Facebook
• CEO Brian Gentile's Open Book on BI blog

About Jaspersoft
Jaspersoft provides the most flexible, cost effective and widely deployed Business Intelligence (BI) suite in the world, enabling better decision-making through highly interactive reports, dashboards and analytics. By leading in support for cloud, big data, and mobile deployments, Jaspersoft helps its customers deliver on the promise of self-service BI at scale.

Leveraging a commercial open source business model and a Community of over 250,000 registered members, Jaspersoft's open source BI software has been downloaded more than 14.5 million times. Jaspersoft production deployments, in excess of 175,000, power 100,000 data-driven applications spanning 14,000 commercial customers. Jaspersoft is privately held and has locations around the world. For more information visit http://www.jaspersoft.com and http://www.jasperforge.org.   

Media Contact
Jasmine Teer
LEWIS Pulse PR for Jaspersoft
jasmine.teer@lewispulse.com
+1 (415) 321-2348

SOURCE Jaspersoft

ST. LOUIS, Feb. 16, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Evolve Digital Labs, a St. Louis-based digital marketing agency, has assembled a useful resource for novices of Search Engine Optimization. This document, appropriately titled the SEO Guide for Beginners, provides an overview of search engine operations, on-site components of web pages, and various strategies for improving visibility in the search engine results pages (SERPs). Essentially, it is the ultimate resource for the question "How to SEO?"

Derek Mabie, President of Evolve, initially decided to create this downloadable white paper because he noticed that there was a lack of resources available to those interested in learning more about SEO. It also provided the brand with the opportunity to display its expertise on the subject. "We wanted to convey that Search plays a dominant role in marketing," Mabie said. "This document encapsulates the functions and features of search engines so beginners can understand where to start."

Students in particular are enjoying the contents of the SEO Guide. Because the industry is new in comparison to others, SEO doesn't necessarily take precedence over traditional marketing methods in college courses. In reality, though, the subject is increasingly relevant –for this reason, many students of Marketing and Advertising are eager to learn more about SEO as a means of preparing for a successful future. "Search Engine Optimization is an essential skill for today's communications professionals, but it's not always an easy element to explain," said Jill Faulk, professor at Lindenwood University in St. Louis. "Evolve Digital Labs' SEO Guide for Beginners serves as a comprehensive resource.  It gives those new to SEO a tangible grasp on a concept that can often feel abstract at first."

Evolve Digital Labs plans to continue producing valuable content like the SEO Guide for Beginners, focusing on significant changes in the search engines' algorithms and industry trends. "There is so much information to harness and publish," Mabie said. "As long as people are willing to learn, we will keep writing, pushing, and teaching."

Contact: Derek Mabie
derekm@evolvedigitallabs.com
http://www.evolvedigitallabs.com
314-260-7455

SOURCE Evolve Digital Labs

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"The SAP Supervisory Board expressed great appreciation for the innovation and technology leadership Vishal has provided," said Hasso Plattner, chairman of the SAP Supervisory Board. "With SAP HANA, which has the fastest growing customer pipeline in SAP's history, Vishal is driving an intellectual renewal at SAP that will shape our future solution portfolio and redefine the IT industry."

Sikka was named a member of the SAP Executive Board in 2010 and heads the Technology & Innovation area. His responsibilities include the SAP technology platform and products, including database, application platform and middleware, collaboration, business analytics and search. He is also responsible for the development of new products and new business areas, including the SAP research, incubation and new products organizations. In addition, Sikka is the chief technology officer (CTO) of SAP, a role he has held since 2007. He is the author of "Timeless Software," which underpins the SAP architecture and innovation strategy.

Sikka holds a doctorate from Stanford University in computer science and his background includes work in artificial intelligence, automated reasoning, programming languages and models, and data management and search systems.

About SAP

As market leader in enterprise application software, SAP (NYSE: SAP) helps companies of all sizes and industries run better. From back office to boardroom, warehouse to storefront, desktop to mobile device – SAP empowers people and organizations to work together more efficiently and use business insight more effectively to stay ahead of the competition. SAP applications and services enable more than 183,000 customers (includes customers from the acquisition of Sybase) to operate profitably, adapt continuously, and grow sustainably. For more information, visit www.sap.com.

Any statements contained in this document that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements as defined in the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Words such as "anticipate," "believe," "estimate," "expect," "forecast," "intend," "may," "plan," "project," "predict," "should" and "will" and similar expressions as they relate to SAP are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. SAP undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements. All forward-looking statements are subject to various risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from expectations. The factors that could affect SAP's future financial results are discussed more fully in SAP's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"), including SAP's most recent Annual Report on Form 20-F filed with the SEC. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of their dates.

© 2012 by SAP AG. All rights reserved.

SAP and the SAP logo are registered trademarks of SAP AG in Germany and other countries. Business Objects and the Business Objects logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Business Objects Software Ltd. Business Objects is an SAP company. Sybase and the Sybase logo are registered trademarks of Sybase Inc. Sybase is an SAP company. Crossgate is a registered trademark of Crossgate AG in Germany and other countries. Crossgate is an SAP company.

Follow SAP on Twitter at @sapnews.

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United States Only: 1 (800) 872-1SAP (1-800-872-1727)

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SAP Press Office, +49 (6227) 7-46315, CET; +1 (610) 661-3200, EST; press@sap.com

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HARRISBURG, Pa., Feb. 16, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission (PHMC) will honor the commonwealth's 331st birthday by displaying the original Penn Charter in an exhibit that will open on Charter Day, Sunday, March 11, at The State Museum of Pennsylvania in Harrisburg.

The Charter, with which England's King Charles II granted the land that is now Pennsylvania to founder William Penn (1644–1718) in 1681, is sometimes referred to as the state's "birth certificate." It was Penn's personal copy.

"Entrusted to the Pennsylvania State Archives for safekeeping, the charter is a tangible link to Pennsylvania's founding," said James M. Vaughan, PHMC executive director. "The fragile historical parchment is exhibited in special protective Plexiglas cases with low light and controlled temperature levels."

Also on display will be a 1754 letter by John Harris describing the distances from his home at Harris' Ferry (Harrisburg) to Logs Town (near present-day Pittsburgh). It was recently conserved through a generous grant from the Isett Foundation of Huntingdon.

On Charter Day, programming runs from noon to 4 p.m. Admission is free and includes visits to the Curiosity Connection, Planetarium and the recently opened National Geographic Giant Map of North America exhibit.

Guests can also greet historical characters including William Penn, portrayed by William C. Kashatus, or John Harris, founder of Harrisburg, portrayed by Rev. David Biser. Pennsylvania's 2011 National History Day winners also will attend.

Visitors can learn about Victorian life with the Victorian Dance Ensemble and hear tales of bygone days as "Pennsylvania Jack" tells stories brimming with fascinating characters from throughout the Keystone State.

PHMC staff and professionals from the region's many historical societies will also be available to answer questions.

In addition to The State Museum's programming, many historic sites and museums along PHMC's Pennsylvania Trails of History® will offer free admission on March 11. Participating sites include: Pennsylvania Anthracite Heritage Museum, Brandywine Battlefield, Cornwall Iron Furnace, Daniel Boone Homestead, Drake Well Museum, Eckley Miners' Village, Ephrata Cloister, Erie Maritime Museum, Graeme Park, Fort Pitt Museum, Joseph Priestley House, Landis Valley Village and Farm Museum, Pennsbury Manor, Pennsylvania Military Museum, Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania and Washington Crossing Historic Park.

For more information on Charter Day 2011, call 717-772-3257 or visit PHMC online at www.phmc.state.pa.us.

The State Museum of Pennsylvania, adjacent to the State Capitol in Harrisburg, is one of 25 historic sites and museums administered by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission as part of the Pennsylvania Trails of History®. The State

Museum offers expansive collections interpreting Pennsylvania's fascinating heritage. With exhibits examining the dawn of geologic time, the Native American experience, the colonial and revolutionary era, a pivotal Civil War battleground, and the Commonwealth's vast industrial age, The State Museum demonstrates that Pennsylvania's story is America's story.

For more information on The State Museum, visit www.statemuseumpa.org.

Media contact: Howard Pollman, 717-705-8639

SOURCE Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission

MeetingKing eliminates inefficient note taking and the risk of losing critical information or missing deadlines by capturing, distributing and managing meeting information and action items in real-time.  MeetingKing is a full service solution that enables users to communicate more effectively, collaborate, share documents and track progress on action items. MeetingKing creates a centralized, database for each meeting and offers the ability to link meetings. 

Edwin Siebesma, Founder stated "MeetingKing is unique — because it offers a comprehensive solution for meeting facilitation and management. Being in business operations my entire career, I recognized the need for one, easy-to-use solution to combine meeting information and task management in one central location. We created MeetingKing to enhance the operational efficiency of meetings for businesses, schools, nonprofits, clubs and other organizations."

Key Benefits of MeetingKing include

• Easily captures and archives every aspect of a meeting.
• Automatically publishes and distributes professional meeting agendas, summaries, action items and more.
• One streamlined integrated solution from meeting preparation to task follow-up.
• Ability to take private and team notes and add comments before, during and after meetings.
• Dashboard offers a quick overview of what needs to be done.   
• Action items are automatically added to new agendas in follow-up meetings.
• Combine information from different meetings by using tags.
• No forced adoption; already effective if only meeting organizer has an account.
• Agendas and minutes can be easily published for public organizations, town meetings and clubs.

MeetingKing is free for attendees of any meeting, free to create private one-on-one meetings and free for organizing public meetings (towns, clubs, etc). A Pro account is required for larger private meetings. Special introduction offer is $9.95 per month, multi-user pricing and a 30 day trial are available.

For further information and to create an account visit: http://meetingking.com

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About Paracas Solutions LLC 
MeetingKing is developed and published by Paracas Solutions LLC, a privately held company in Connecticut. The founder of Paracas Solutions, Edwin Siebesma, has more than 15 years senior executive experience in both privately held companies as well as publicly traded multinationals. Most recently Edwin was president/CEO of WinZip.

Contact: 
Paracas Solutions LLC 
Edwin Siebesma, Founder 
PO Box 581 
Tolland CT 06084 
Tel: 860 255 8430 
http://meetingking.com

SOURCE MeetingKing