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     <title>Darwin Based Video Composer and Photographer Announces the Launch of New Website to Help People Find the Best Projectors</title>
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     <pubDate>Fri, 3 Feb 2012 10:00:00 EST</pubDate>
     <description><![CDATA[A new review website has recently been launched by eminent photographer and video composer Martin Hurley. His website, BestLCDprojectors.com, will provide the latest information on different projectors from a unique point of view. The website has bee...]]></description>
     <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A new review website has recently been launched by eminent photographer and video composer Martin Hurley. His website, BestLCDprojectors.com, will provide the latest information on different projectors from a unique point of view. The website has been conceived with the objective of providing an unbiased idea to help buyers make an informed decision. The website will review the latest and <a href="http://bestprojectors.com" target="_blank"  >best projectors</a> in the market including <strong>portable and <a href="http://bestlcdprojectors.com" target="_blank"  >HDTV projectors</a></strong>. As an avid photographer, Hurley understands the beauty of a good image and plans to pass on his knowledge and expertise through content and videos. To know more about Martin Hurley and his website, please visit <a href="http://bestLCDprojectors.com" target="_blank">http://bestLCDprojectors.com</a>.  </p>

<p>With changing times, internet popularity has increased by leaps and bounds. Review websites now play a major role in influencing buying decisions for buyers and shoppers worldwide. However, there is often doubt to a website&#39;s authenticity. Hurley has taken utmost care to create a review website with a difference. During the official launch of the website, he said: <span style="font-style: italic">&#39;This site is for those who just want to enjoy the fun of home entertainment. No need to be a technical wizard to understand the reviews</span>.&#39; Another noteworthy point is that Hurley has completely changed the traditional drab way of reviewing a product by adding an element of fun to his reviews.  </p>

<p>Apart from finding relevant information on the best projector brands, website visitors can also comment or request expert opinion from Hurley on the <a href="http://bestlcdprojectors.com" target="_blank"  >LCD projector reviews</a>. Talking about his future plans, Hurley said: &#39;<span style="font-style: italic">Facebook and Twitter pages are in our wish list and will be launched shortly.</span>&#39; He also added that new projector reviews will be added regularly to keep readers abreast with the latest launches and developments in the field.</p>

<p><strong>About Martin Hurley:</strong><br />Martin Hurley is a well known photographer and video designer turned product reviewer from Australia. He recently launched a review website providing reliable information on the latest <strong><a href="http://bestlcdprojectors.com" target="_blank"  >home theater projector reviews</a> and news</strong>.</p><p>&mdash; WebWireID152232 &mdash;</p><div class="related" style="float:left; margin-right:10px; margin-bottom:10px;"><ul><li><a href="http://www.webwire.com/industry-news.asp?indu=ART">Art / Graphics / Photography</a></li><li><a href="http://www.webwire.com/industry-news.asp?indu=CSE">Consumer Electronics</a></li><li><a href="http://www.webwire.com/industry-news.asp?indu=FLM">Film and Motion Picture</a></li><li><a href="http://www.webwire.com/industry-news.asp?indu=LSS">Lifestyle / Society</a></li></ul></div><div class="terms" style="clear:both; float:left; margin-right:10px; margin-bottom:10px;"><a href="http://www.webwire.com">WebWire&reg;</a> | <a href="http://www.webwire.com/webwire-industries-rss-feeds.asp">More Feeds</a></div><br /><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/WebWire-News-Art-Graphics-Photography/~4/AWcGn9nVJLk" height="1" width="1"/>]]></content:encoded>
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     <title>New Invitation Designs by Bonnie Marcus</title>
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     <pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2012 10:27:32 EST</pubDate>
     <description><![CDATA[ Merrick, New York, United States, December 22, 2011 &#8211;  Creations by Leslie, industry leader in custom printed invitations is carrying all the just released designs for 2012. Bonnie Marcus creates shower inv...]]></description>
     <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Merrick, New York, United States, December 22, 2011 &#8211; </strong>Creations by Leslie, industry leader in custom printed invitations is carrying all the just released designs for 2012. Bonnie Marcus creates <a href="http://www.creationsbyleslie.com" target="_blank"  >shower invitations</a> for baby showers and bridal showers, graduations, birthday parties, and lots of fun summer occasions. At creationsbyleslie.com premium designer invitations can be personalized by expert typesetters so the customer will surely be pleased.<br /> <br />Creations by Leslie is truly proud to carry the Bonnie Marcus Collection. Launched in 2002, the Bonnie Marcus Collection has become sought after by many celebrities. Bonnie describes her business as &#39;Where fashion meets paper&#39;. The style of this collection is exciting, fresh and fashion forward. Inspiration for designs in the Bonnie Marcus Collection comes from the world which surrounds her on a daily basis.  Fashion, designing and inspiration are all words which best describe Bonnie Marcus and her fabulous line of Bonnie Marcus invitations, stationery, photo frames, wall décor, party goods and more!<br /> <br />When ordering <a href="http://www.creationsbyleslie.com/bridal-invitations.html" target="_blank"  >shower invitations</a> and announcements placing the order online truly makes sense because, at Creationsbyleslie.com it is easy to browse the site for the type of invitations or announcement needed and personalization of the order is a cinch. When placing the order the customer types the personalized wording with the product ordered, this way spelling is sure to be correct. An expert typesetter then spaces the wording out and emails a proof to the customer so it can be approved.<br /> <br /><strong>About Creations by Leslie</strong><br /> <br />Creations by Leslie has been a successful online retailer since 1999. Their commitment to personal attention, exceptional service and quality product has brought forth five star awards and a faithful clientele. Creations by Leslie carries the latest in trends and styles of designs including, Inviting Company, Picture Perfect, Bonnie Marcus Collection, Odd balls, Socially Yours, Bert &amp; Harry, and Kate Aspen. Each order is hand typed set by a professional staff member. Combining the newest technology with unrivaled customer care, Creations by Leslie features hundreds of customizable invitations, designs from the top manufacturers in the stationary industry,  specializing in invites for baby showers, weddings, holiday parties and birthdays. In addition, Creations by Leslie offers customizable thank you cards, moving announcements and place cards, as well as a wide variety of party and shower tableware and favors that are perfect for nearly every theme and location. Call us toll-free at 866-727-8999 or email us at <a href="&#109;&#97;&#105;&#108;&#116;&#111;:info&#64;creationsbyleslie.com">info&#64;creationsbyleslie.com</a>. For more information, please visit <a href="http://www.creationsbyleslie.com" target="_blank"  ><a href="http://www.creationsbyleslie.com" target="_blank">www.creationsbyleslie.com</a></a>.<br /> <br /># # #</p><p>&mdash; WebWireID151838 &mdash;</p><div class="related" style="float:left; margin-right:10px; margin-bottom:10px;"><ul><li><a href="http://www.webwire.com/industry-news.asp?indu=ART">Art / Graphics / Photography</a></li><li><a href="http://www.webwire.com/industry-news.asp?indu=FAS">Fashion / Appeal</a></li><li><a href="http://www.webwire.com/industry-news.asp?indu=LSS">Lifestyle / Society</a></li><li><a href="http://www.webwire.com/industry-news.asp?indu=REA">Retail</a></li></ul></div><div class="terms" style="clear:both; float:left; margin-right:10px; margin-bottom:10px;"><a href="http://www.webwire.com">WebWire&reg;</a> | <a href="http://www.webwire.com/webwire-industries-rss-feeds.asp">More Feeds</a></div><br /><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/WebWire-News-Art-Graphics-Photography/~4/6CHutNiQtpU" height="1" width="1"/>]]></content:encoded>
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     <title>Valentines Savings</title>
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     <pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2012 10:24:51 EST</pubDate>
     <description><![CDATA[ Merrick, New York, United States, December 22, 2011 &#8211;  Creations by Leslie, industry leader in custom printed invitations announced a special coupon code. Love is in the air and in honor of that sentiment Creations by Leslie is offering 10% off...]]></description>
     <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Merrick, New York, United States, December 22, 2011 &#8211; </strong>Creations by Leslie, industry leader in custom printed invitations announced a special coupon code. Love is in the air and in honor of that sentiment Creations by Leslie is offering 10% off every order with coupon code Love10.  The Valentine&#39;s holiday presents an opportunity to celebrate love, friendship and romance. What better way to celebrate Valentine&#39;s Day then to have a party. Creations by Leslie has many design choices for family gatherings, adult get togethers, and children&#39;s parties. Creationsbyleslie.com has just released new designs for Valentine&#39;s Day 2012 <a href="http://www.creationsbyleslie.com/" target="_blank"  >party invitations</a> from Inviting Company. These heart-felt designs can be used for bridal showers, baby showers, rehearsal dinners, birthdays or simply a special Valentines luncheon or dinner party.<br /> <br />This time of year is a great time to have a party to celebrate an engagement that happened over the holidays.  A Valentines party gets people out and mingling to help the winter time pass more quickly. <a href="http://www.creationsbyleslie.com/party-invitations.html" target="_blank"  >Party invitations</a> from Creations by Leslie are personalized by an expert typesetter.  When ordering, the customer types the wording to accompany the order and the typesetter lays the lettering out to look professional. Then a proof is emailed to the customer the next business day. This ensures correct spelling and nothing is charged until the proof is approved. In addition to invitations for Valentines parties Creations by Leslie has party supplies including, decorations, tableware, and favors. Coupon code Love10 will take 10% off the entire order.<br /> <br /><strong>About Creations by Leslie</strong><br /> <br />Creations by Leslie has been a successful online retailer since 1999. Their commitment to personal attention, exceptional service and quality product has brought forth five star awards and a faithful clientele. Creations by Leslie carries the latest in trends and styles of designs including, Inviting Company, Picture Perfect, Bonnie Marcus Collection, Odd balls, Socially Yours, Bert &amp; Harry, and Kate Aspen. Each order is hand type set by a professional staff member. Combining the newest technology with unrivaled customer care, Creations by Leslie features hundreds of customizable invitations designs from the top manufacturers in the stationary industry,  specializing in invites for baby showers, weddings, holiday parties and birthdays. In addition, Creations by Leslie offers customizable thank you cards, moving announcements and place cards, as well as a wide variety of party and shower tableware and favors that are perfect for nearly every theme and location. Call us toll-free at 866-727-8999 or email us at info@creationsbyleslie.com. For more information, please visit <a href="http://www.creationsbyleslie.com" target="_blank"  ><a href="http://www.creationsbyleslie.com" target="_blank">www.creationsbyleslie.com</a></a>.<br /> <br /># # #</p><p>&mdash; WebWireID151900 &mdash;</p><div class="related" style="float:left; margin-right:10px; margin-bottom:10px;"><ul><li><a href="http://www.webwire.com/industry-news.asp?indu=ART">Art / Graphics / Photography</a></li><li><a href="http://www.webwire.com/industry-news.asp?indu=LSS">Lifestyle / Society</a></li><li><a href="http://www.webwire.com/industry-news.asp?indu=REA">Retail</a></li><li><a href="http://www.webwire.com/industry-news.asp?indu=CHI">Youth / Children</a></li></ul></div><div class="terms" style="clear:both; float:left; margin-right:10px; margin-bottom:10px;"><a href="http://www.webwire.com">WebWire&reg;</a> | <a href="http://www.webwire.com/webwire-industries-rss-feeds.asp">More Feeds</a></div><br /><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/WebWire-News-Art-Graphics-Photography/~4/R2_atThRkqw" height="1" width="1"/>]]></content:encoded>
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     <title>Mardi Gras Body Painters Expose Their Wild Side</title>
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     <pubDate>Mon, 30 Jan 2012 10:37:33 EST</pubDate>
     <description><![CDATA[ NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana (January 30, 2012)  - Mardi Gras Body Painters will be showcasing their unique brand of artwork during the final days of Mardi Gras. From February 17th - 21st the team will exhibit their talents on revelers at [url=htt...]]></description>
     <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana (January 30, 2012)</strong> - Mardi Gras Body Painters will be showcasing their unique brand of artwork during the final days of Mardi Gras. From February 17th - 21st the team will exhibit their talents on revelers at <strong><a href="http://711bourbonheat.com/" target="_blank"  >Bourbon Heat</a>,</strong> located in the middle of the action at 711 Bourbon Street. &#39;We have an all-star crew and are ready for the party!&#39; said Amy Milne, Artist and organizer for Mardi Gras Body Painters. &#39;Bourbon Heat is a prime venue in the heart of the French Quarter and we&#39;re excited to be back again this year&#39;</p>

<p>Face and body painting has been a part of the festive atmosphere in the French Quarter, since the very first Mardi Gras. It&#39;s a very versatile art form, from the &#39;essential&#39; eye mask or arm design, to a full body work of art.</p>

<p><a href="http://711bourbonheat.com/" target="_blank"  >Bourbon Heat</a> is one of Bourbon Street&#39;s newest and &#39;hottest&#39; hot spots. Complete with downstairs bar and courtyard, upstairs nightclub, and a fifty foot balcony overlooking Bourbon Street.</p>

<p><a href="http://mardigrasbodypainters.com/" target="_blank"  >Mardi Gras Body Painters</a> boast over 40 years combined experience in face and body art. They have been featured worldwide in major magazines, television and internet. For more information including photos, Artist bios, and contact information please visit <a href="http://mardigrasbodypainters.com/" target="_blank"  >Mardigrasbodypainters.com</a></p>

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     <title>Canon U.S.A. Continues The Tradition Of Sponsoring The New York Yankees And Madison Square Garden</title>
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     <pubDate>Mon, 30 Jan 2012 09:30:26 EST</pubDate>
     <description><![CDATA[ LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y.  &#8211; Continuing the tradition of sponsoring world-class sporting events and franchises, Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, today announced the Company ha...]]></description>
     <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y.</strong> &#8211; Continuing the tradition of sponsoring world-class sporting events and franchises, Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, today announced the Company has extended sponsorship deals with the New York Yankees through 2014, and Madison Square Garden. Additionally, Canon U.S.A. will sponsor the New Era Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium through 2013.</p>

<p>As part of the three-year renewed sponsorship with the Yankees, Canon will remain the &#34;Official Digital Camera, Copier, SLR Camera and Printer of the New York Yankees.&#34; The sponsorship will continue to include exposure on rotating signage behind home plate during each game, as well as an outfield wall sign located in left field.</p>

<p>The New Era Pinstripe Bowl, which started in 2010, marked the return of the college football bowl season to the Bronx for the first time since 1962. The annual match up features a school from the Big East and Big 12 conferences. Yankee Stadium hosted the 2011 New Era Pinstripe Bowl with Rutgers University of the Big East Conference defeating Iowa State University of the Big 12 Conference 27-13.</p>

<p>Canon sponsored the 2011 New Era Pinstripe Bowl as part of a three-year commitment, marking the first time Canon has sponsored a college football game. The sponsorship features LED animations, branding exposure on the general concourse televisions, and a print advertisement in the official game program.</p>

<p>Canon is also pleased to continue its long-standing sponsorship of Madison Square Garden. Under the terms of the agreement, the Canon logo will be displayed on a pair of dasher boards during all Rangers regular season games and the first round of the playoffs at Madison Square Garden.</p>

<p>&#34;Canon is proud to continue sponsorships of such iconic sports stadiums that are home to some of the most storied franchises in sports history,&#34; said Bunji Yano, senior director and general manager, Corporate Communications, Canon U.S.A. &#34;We look forward to continuing our relationships with the New York Yankees and Madison Square Garden, and are very excited about our newest sports endeavor, the New Era Pinstripe Bowl.&#34;</p>

<p><strong>About Canon U.S.A., Inc.</strong></p>

<p>Canon U.S.A., Inc., is a leading provider of consumer, business-to-business, and industrial digital imaging solutions. With more than $45 billion in global revenue, its parent company, Canon Inc. (<a href="http://finance.google.com/finance?q=CAJ" target="_blank">NYSE:CAJ</a>), ranks fourth overall in patent holdings in the U.S. in 2010†, and is one of Fortune Magazine&#39;s World&#39;s Most Admired Companies in 2011. Canon U.S.A. is committed to the highest levels of customer satisfaction and loyalty, providing 100 percent U.S.-based consumer service and support for all of the products it distributes. Canon U.S.A. is dedicated to its Kyosei philosophy of social and environmental responsibility. To keep apprised of the latest news from Canon U.S.A., sign up for the Company&#39;s RSS news feed by visiting <a href="http://www.usa.canon.com/rss" target="_blank">www.usa.canon.com/rss</a>.<br />###</p>

<p>† Based on weekly patent counts issued by United States Patent and Trademark Office.</p>

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     <title>Marlene Couri currently developing another series of her toy-like images</title>
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     <pubDate>Sat, 28 Jan 2012 00:19:22 EST</pubDate>
     <description><![CDATA[Marlene Couri, an American born artist, is currently developing another series of her toy-like images.   Marlene says these new works of art will feature a child-like viewpoint of serious world concerns.   Both Marlene&#39;s figurative sculptures and wor...]]></description>
     <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Marlene Couri, an American born artist, is currently developing another series of her toy-like images.   Marlene says these new works of art will feature a child-like viewpoint of serious world concerns.   Both Marlene&#39;s figurative sculptures and works on canvas tackle some of civilization&#39;s troubling issues by simplifying these difficult subjects through naïve interpretation.  Marlene has received strong interest in her &#39;back to basics&#39; imagery, which she explains is appreciated by young and old alike. </p>

<p><br />Many of Marlene&#39;s paintings and sculptures are owned by private collectors and are in corporate collections around the world.</p>

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     <title>Upcoming Recording Artist Sara Skinner Joins Monkeybars</title>
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     <pubDate>Fri, 27 Jan 2012 23:26:21 EST</pubDate>
     <description><![CDATA[ Monkeybars  ,  a social marketplace to discover, buy and share innovative content, today officially welcomes recording artist  Sara Skinnner  to t...]]></description>
     <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.monkeybars.net" target="_blank"  >Monkeybars</a><a href="http://www.monkeybars.net" target="_blank"  ></a>, a social marketplace to discover, buy and share innovative content, today officially welcomes recording artist <a href="http://saraskinner.com/" target="_blank"  >Sara Skinnner</a> to the new social community that enables artists and fans to earn meaningful royalties by recommending a song, film or book to their friends online &#8211; something most people already do daily. Ms. Skinner has three songs currently available for sale in Monkeybars, and will debut her first album on the site in late February.<br /> <br />As an independent artist, Skinner has personally experienced the pain associated with trying to distribute her music and show appreciation for her to her loyal fans. Prior to Monkeybars, to distribute her music, Skinner had to choose between giving it away for free, or pay the majority of her profits to various middlemen. (Some of the most popular internet music sites pay the original artist only a fraction of a penny.) Monkeybars introduces the first e- and m-commerce platform that enables artists to monetize and distribute content directly while rewarding their fans with a portion of the royalties for sharing and recommending it. On Monkeybars, Skinner will be able to directly control all aspects of her career. She is responsible for choosing what to make available; setting the price and rewards on her own, unique content; and interacting with her fans and getting their feedback all through the site.  <br /> <br />&#39;I love all of my fans, and it&#39;s really awesome that now I can actually reward them for promoting my music online instead of just saying &#39;thanks&#39;.&#39; said Skinner. &#39;Launching a music career is super stressful, but Monkeybars is the perfect avenue for me to promote my music to my fans while motivating them to want to share it as well. I also love how I can connect and interact personally with my fans on Monkeybars and receive all of their feedback that will make me a better artist.&#39;<br /> <br /><strong>How Monkeybars Works</strong><br />Monkeybars is not just a new social network or a new commerce site. Rather, it complements existing relationships on Facebook, Google+, Twitter, etc., to allow users to make more meaningful recommendations to their friends. After joining Monkeybars, content providers can grow their community and upload their own unique content&#8212;including music, film,  e-books, and art&#8212;for sale in the Monkeybars Market and set the price points for each piece of content, as well as the monetary amount of royalties the artist wishes to &#39;reward&#39; the community. Then, for each purchase through the Monkeybars Social Graph Royalty Program&#8482;, the network of fan recommendations that led to the purchase is financially rewarded. Consumers joining the Monkeybars community can tap their existing social networks to recommend the content they find most interesting. Artists who join Monkeybars can build their community, connect directly with fans like never before, upload and sell their content and reward their fans.<br /> <br />&#39;Sara&#39;s music is wonderful, and it&#39;s amazing that someone as talented as her still has trouble spreading her infectious voice,&#39; said Monkeybars Founder, Robert Hayden. &#39;Monkeybars was created exactly for people like her; she deserves all the credit for her work, and her fans should be able to share in the joy with her.&#39;<br /> <br /><strong>How to Join Monkeybars</strong><br />To join the Monkeybars community, please visit <a href="http://www.monkeybars.net" target="_blank">www.monkeybars.net</a>. Monkeybars values the feedback of its Beta community, will encourage engaged members to invite their friends and the Monkeybars development team may seek feedback to guide future releases.<br /><strong>About Sara Skinner</strong><br />Sara Skinner, a 17-year-old singer/songwriter from Texas, has already begun to make a splash in the contemporary music scene. Having taught herself how to play the guitar and piano at an early age, Sara is able to easily translate her thoughts and emotions into music that grabs and holds the attention of her audiences!<br />What separates Sara from her peers is her drive to succeed; not only in music, but in all areas of her life! Sara is among the top of her class and continues to remain purpose-driven and goal-oriented in both music and academics. Her &#39;can do&#39; attitude is not only responsible for her ability to pick up new instruments with ease, but also her ability to design her own marketing and promotional materials, record her own demos and produce her own videos! Sara&#39;s dynamic, powerful voice in combination with her songwriting ability and captivating performances on stage puts Sara among the upper echelon of young up-and-coming pop artists!<br /><span style="font-style: italic">&#39;Sara has incredible potential &#39; -Renee Grant Williams, Vocal Coach &#8211; Garth Brooks, Miley Cyrus, Carrie Underwood, Tim Mcgraw</span><br /><span style="font-style: italic">&#39;Sara is a rock show!&#39; -Michael Turner, Disney, Nascar, Broadway</span><br /><span style="font-style: italic">&#39;You have an amazing voice and such beautiful runs throughout the tract.&#39; -Music Clout, Los Angeles, CA</span><br /><span style="font-style: italic">&#39;The first few words you sang, you had it hands down.&#39; -Mike Turney, Michael Turney Agency, ArkLaTex&#39;s Got Talent Bossier City, LA</span><br /><span style="font-style: italic">&#39;You sound great, now get your Texas hustle on!&#39; -Aaron Accetta, Producer/Songwriter &#8211; Forever the Sickest Kids, Aaron Carter, Brooke Hogan</span><br /><span style="font-style: italic">&#39;Acoustic, Electric, Piano, a cover or live&#8230;Skinner&#39;s music is electrifying.&#39; -Four States Living Magazine</span><br /><strong>About Monkeybars</strong><br />Monkeybars is a social marketplace that connects artists and their fans like never before. Only Monkeybars rewards fans for discovering and sharing the content they love across their dynamic social networks through its unique Social Graph Royalty Program &#8482;. Monkeybars provides artists a channel that incentivizes fans to accelerate distribution of their content while artists maintain control of profits and rights. Artists can directly interact on Monkeybars with their fan base and reward their loyalty and support. Coming to the Monkeybars playground simplifies discovering content you&#39;ll love, while directly supporting artists and authors, rewarding fans&#39; loyalty and creating a self-sustaining community. 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     <title>The Wedding Secret Announces The Great Engagement Shoot Giveaway</title>
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     <pubDate>Wed, 25 Jan 2012 06:59:01 EST</pubDate>
     <description><![CDATA[Getting engaged to be wed is a special occasion that many couples choose to memorialise with a photographic album dedicated just to that moment.  Now one lucky couple may get the chance to have their engagement shoot with one of the UK&#39;s best wedding...]]></description>
     <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Getting engaged to be wed is a special occasion that many couples choose to memorialise with a photographic album dedicated just to that moment.  Now one lucky couple may get the chance to have their engagement shoot with one of the UK&#39;s best wedding photographers absolutely free as The Wedding Secret has teamed up with five of the top UK photographers to create &#39;The Great Engagement Shoot Give-away&#39; competition, where entrants have the chance to win a free engagement photo-shoot plus a &#163;100 voucher off of their wedding photography.</p>

<p>The Wedding Secret, <a href="http://www.theweddingsecret.co.uk/" target="_blank"  ><a href="http://www.theweddingsecret.co.uk" target="_blank">www.theweddingsecret.co.uk</a></a> , is a network of on-line magazines focused solely on wedding advice, guides, articles and news related to nuptials for all brides-to-be, their grooms, bridal parties and families.  It consists of the following web sites, dedicated to specific aspects of the wedding planing process:</p>

<p>&#8226; <a href="http://www.wedding-music-secret.com" target="_blank">http://www.wedding-music-secret.com</a><br />&#8226; <a href="http://www.wedding-photography-secret.com" target="_blank">http://www.wedding-photography-secret.com</a><br />&#8226; <a href="http://www.wedding-dress-secret.com" target="_blank">http://www.wedding-dress-secret.com</a><br />&#8226; <a href="http://www.wedding-planning-secret.com" target="_blank">http://www.wedding-planning-secret.com</a><br />&#8226; <a href="http://www.wedding-venue-secret.com" target="_blank">http://www.wedding-venue-secret.com</a></p>

<p>    <br />The photographers participating include the following top UK <a href="http://www.wedding-photography-secret.com" target="_blank"  >wedding photography</a> specialists:  Ian Bursill Photography, Documentary Image, Peartree Pictures, Cat Hepple Photography, and Ran White Photography.  All are award winning wedding photographers and recognized on the international scene for their work.  Each takes a contemporary approach to photographing the wedding subject that is unique and fresh and results in the couple having a beautiful documentary documenting their day of bliss, preserved for all time.</p>

<p>The competition was launched on January 3, 2012 and is open to engaged couples located within Mainland UK.  The cost of entry is free.  A total of five couples, one for each participating photographer, will be chosen as winners.  The contest will continue until March 12, 2012.  And no one loses in this competition as couples will be kept up to date with the latest in wedding news up until the winners are announced and beyond.</p>

<p>For more information, Visit the <a href="http://www.theweddingsecret.co.uk/competitions/the-great-engagement-shoot-giveaway.html" target="_blank"  >engagement competition</a> page:</p>

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     <title>UNIT A - Contemporary Art - Largest Cutting edge Art Space to open in Downtown Fort Myers Florida</title>
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     <pubDate>Tue, 24 Jan 2012 22:33:53 EST</pubDate>
     <description><![CDATA[Fort Myers, Florida (January 24, 2012) -   -  &#34;UNIT A&#34;, will be part of the downtown art scene with over 7000 sq. ft. of loft space, only three blocks from first street, right off Thompson and parallel to the Tax Collector&#39;s Building. The New York style ...]]></description>
     <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Fort Myers, Florida (January 24, 2012)</p>

<p>&#34;UNIT A&#34;, will be part of the downtown art scene with over 7000 sq. ft. of loft space, only three blocks from first street, right off Thompson and parallel to the Tax Collector&#39;s Building. The New York style urban loft space Unit, will house selected works from the Jansen collection on a permanent basis and serve as a hub for information regarding the artist and his career. It will also serve as a space that can be leased for functions and meetings during the month. The Unit&#39;s director is art columnist and curator Veron Ennis. Mrs. Ennis who also serves as an expert on Jansen works, will be overseeing the art space starting March 2012.</p>

<p>Marcus Jansen has been noted in the media alongside famous artists like Damien Hirst, Andy Warhol, Keith Haring and many other famous painters. All with works in major Museum collections around the world, and have produced exclusive works for companies like Warner Brothers and most recently Absolut Vodka. Art Historian and former Museum Director Jerome A. Donson called Jansen &#34;the Innovator of Modern Expressionism&#34;, in his first book written in 2005. Now Jansen while showing largely in big cities like New York, London, Paris, Berlin, and others, will contribute to the community by with UNIT A. </p>

<p>In light of the upcoming opening, the Unit is releasing exclusive rare limited edition signed and numbered prints of the original ABSOLUT BLANK bottle that will be running in the campaign for the next year as well as Jansen&#39;s award winning piece, &#34;Creeping obstacles in Kansas&#39;, that surfaced on the cover of New American Paintings, making Jansen the first Florida painter ever to make the cover according to Art dealer and writer Glenn Lori from Boca Raton. Both prints will be exclusively available at UNIT A.</p>

<p>Universities and Institutions are encouraged to schedule tours starting March 2012. The Unit, will largely serve for educational purposes and also host screenings of art documentaries, lectures and be available for business and corporate meetings. </p>

<p>For more information about UNIT A, and for photos, please contact: Bob Encarnacion,  Event Coordinator at <a href="tel:239.243.6253" target="_blank"  >239.243.6253</a> or Veron Ennis at 239. 849.7772 or via email at: <a href="&#109;&#97;&#105;&#108;&#116;&#111;:unitaspacedirector&#64;gmail.com">unitaspacedirector&#64;gmail.com</a> and visit our websites.<br /><a href="http://www.marcusjansen.com" target="_blank">www.marcusjansen.com</a>,<br /><a href="http://www.unitaspace.com" target="_blank">www.unitaspace.com</a><br /><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E1hzWsuKxHE" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E1hzWsuKxHE</a></p><p>&mdash; WebWireID151943 &mdash;</p><div class="related" style="float:left; margin-right:10px; margin-bottom:10px;"><ul><li><a href="http://www.webwire.com/industry-news.asp?indu=ART">Art / Graphics / Photography</a></li><li><a href="http://www.webwire.com/industry-news.asp?indu=ENT">Entertainment</a></li><li><a href="http://www.webwire.com/industry-news.asp?indu=LSS">Lifestyle / Society</a></li><li><a href="http://www.webwire.com/industry-news.asp?indu=MAG">Magazines</a></li><li><a href="http://www.webwire.com/industry-news.asp?indu=PUB">Publishing / Information Services</a></li></ul></div><div class="terms" style="clear:both; float:left; margin-right:10px; margin-bottom:10px;"><a href="http://www.webwire.com">WebWire&reg;</a> | <a href="http://www.webwire.com/webwire-industries-rss-feeds.asp">More Feeds</a></div><br /><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/WebWire-News-Art-Graphics-Photography/~4/sF6XZwtpacs" height="1" width="1"/>]]></content:encoded>
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     <title>LEDlightingnet.com Offers Large Variety of LED Light Bulb Solutions</title>
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     <pubDate>Mon, 23 Jan 2012 18:57:14 EST</pubDate>
     <description><![CDATA[LEDlightingnet.com offers the best LED light bulbs for a variety of home and business purposes. The company produces both professional and casual-use bulbs and lighting accessories. The website also offers a variety of pricing options ...]]></description>
     <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>LEDlightingnet.com offers the best LED light bulbs for a variety of home and business purposes. The company produces both professional and casual-use bulbs and lighting accessories. The website also offers a variety of pricing options and wholesale products. </p>

<p>LEDlightingnet offers home LED light bulbs for daily and specialized uses. One of the most common uses for these bulbs is in flood lighting, which is frequently used for safety or festivity purposes. They are also used in light bars, for lighting special areas and workspaces, and in home fixtures. Bulbs of different intensities can be used for ceiling and wall fixtures in bathrooms and kitchens. </p>

<p>More specialized LED ribbon lighting is also frequently used in the home for decorative or technical purposes. Ribbon lighting can be found in many different bulb intensities and colors, allowing for personalization for any project. This type of lighting is composed of a very thin &#39;ribbon&#39; of material to which small LED lights are attached. The ribbons can be cut to size and are highly flexible, so they can be wrapped or twisted for many different purposes. Many people use them in creative purposes, while others use them in automotive decoration and styling. </p>

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     <title>Blue Bend Photography announces joint venture with The Obsidian Collective to meet growing Wedding Photography and Video demand in Asheville Wedding Market</title>
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     <pubDate>Thu, 19 Jan 2012 13:26:12 EST</pubDate>
     <description><![CDATA[ASHEVILLE, NC &#8211; Blue Bend Photography Inc., a leader in providing  wedding photography services in and around Asheville, NC , today announces its intent to join forces with The Obsidian Collective, [url=ht...]]></description>
     <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>ASHEVILLE, NC &#8211; Blue Bend Photography Inc., a leader in providing <a href="http://www.bluebendphotography.com/" target="_blank"  >wedding photography services in and around Asheville, NC</a>, today announces its intent to join forces with The Obsidian Collective, <a href="http://obsidiancollective.com/" target="_blank"  >Asheville&#39;s top wedding video production company</a>, to create a joint venture in order to meet growing demand for wedding photography - videography services across the United States&#39; wedding market.<br /> <br />By combining the photographic creative talent of Blue Bend Photography with the significant film and editing talents of The Obsidian Collective, the anticipated joint venture would provide customers with a more efficient and customer friendly alternative to hiring two separate companies for the two services. The joint venture would also enable customers to receive a discounted price when booking both services at once in a combined &#34;package.&#34;   <br /> <br />&#39;As a leading provider of film and video services, The Obsidian Collective is the ideal partner to help spearhead our expansion into the hybrid photography-videography market,&#39; said Nick Gillespie, Owner at Blue Bend Photography. &#39;We look forward to working hand-in-hand with The Obsidian Collective to bring the economic and creative benefits of hybrid photo-video products to the Wedding industry.&#39;<br /> <br />&#34;We are now in a unique position to offer clients services that they would normally need, but have to obtain from two separate firms,&#34; said Gillespie. &#34;With the combined packages and marketing efforts, we are now able to provided both services to the client under one price - generally less than the competition is offering - and the client only has to deal with one contract and one invoice.&#34;<br />  <br /> <br /><strong>About Blue Bend Photography</strong><br />Blue Bend Photography is a team of photographers with exceptional talent who are passionate about their work and their clients. Considered by many to be the <a href="http://www.bluebendphotography.com/" target="_blank"  >best wedding photographers in Asheville and North Carolina</a>, Nick, Maddy, Kelly and Philip are available for weddings in Asheville and across the globe. They have experience at all the major venues in North Carolina, including the Biltmore Estate, Old Edward&#39;s Inn, The Fearrington House, and many others. Besides Asheville, the team has experience shooting weddings in Chicago, Detroit, Alaska, Ireland, Germany, France, Thailand and many more. The Blue Bend photographers are also portrait photographers serving Asheville, North Carolina.<br /> <br />Additional information about Blue Bend Photography is available at <a href="http://www.bluebendphotography.com/" target="_blank">http://www.bluebendphotography.com/</a><br /> <br />Owner Nick Gillespie has been operating as a professional photographer for nearly 10 years and has experience with individual clients as well as Advertising Firms and large corporations.<br /> <br /><strong>About The Obsidian Collective</strong><br />The Obsidian Collective is a creative media production company based in Western North Carolina. Our goal is simple: to bring top-level media production to our clients.<br /> <br />Their team is composed of film and television professionals with over 15 years combined industry experience working on major market projects from New York to LA.<br /> <br />From film and television to commercial advertising and promotional video, their members&#39; combined work falls across a range of media production. In addition to a growing body of regional commercial and promotional media, the company&#39;s recent work has included the feature film &#39;Sol&#39; (now being distributed internationally) as well as music videos, multinational corporation industrials, and company re-branding campaigns.<br /> <br />Obsidian Collective is focused on creating the highest quality content to meet the needs of each business and client. Additional information about The Obsidian Collective is available at <a href="http://obsidiancollective.com/" target="_blank"  ><a href="http://obsidiancollective.com" target="_blank">http://obsidiancollective.com</a></a><br /> <br />Owner Ben Carland returned to North Carolina in 2007 to found The Obsidian Collective and pursue bringing greater media production to his hometown area in the Appalachian Mountains. He is responsible for the overall operation of The Obsidian Collective and heads The Collective&#39;s film division. 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     <title>Marlene Carroll Couri, artist, expands her 'Bigger Than Life' series of oil and acrylic paintings</title>
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     <pubDate>Wed, 18 Jan 2012 21:39:05 EST</pubDate>
     <description><![CDATA[California (January 18, 2012) -- Inspired by the world&#39;s current issues, artist Marlene Carroll Couri (www.marlenecarrollcouri.com) has chosen to creatively interpret images of those people she feels have historically stood up for truth and justice. - ...]]></description>
     <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>California (January 18, 2012) -- Inspired by the world&#39;s current issues, artist Marlene Carroll Couri (<a href="http://www.marlenecarrollcouri.com" target="_blank">www.marlenecarrollcouri.com</a>) has chosen to creatively interpret images of those people she feels have historically stood up for truth and justice.</p>

<p>Leaders such as Abraham Lincoln, Martin Luther King and George Washington, as well as Sitting Bull and the Dalai Lama are the first of Marlene Couri&#39;s current selections.</p>

<p>She plans to increase the &#39;<a href="http://www.marlenecarrollcouri.com/life.html" target="_blank"  >Bigger Than Life</a>&#39; series due to the strong, positive reaction to these paintings and their underlying message of &#39;compassion&#39;.</p><p>&mdash; WebWireID151727 &mdash;</p><div class="related" style="float:left; margin-right:10px; margin-bottom:10px;"><ul><li><a href="http://www.webwire.com/industry-news.asp?indu=ART">Art / Graphics / Photography</a></li><li><a href="http://www.webwire.com/industry-news.asp?indu=MLM">Multimedia / Online / Internet</a></li><li><a href="http://www.webwire.com/industry-news.asp?indu=POL">Politics</a></li></ul></div><div class="terms" style="clear:both; float:left; margin-right:10px; margin-bottom:10px;"><a href="http://www.webwire.com">WebWire&reg;</a> | <a href="http://www.webwire.com/webwire-industries-rss-feeds.asp">More Feeds</a></div><br /><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/WebWire-News-Art-Graphics-Photography/~4/4wJdHGrMQMc" height="1" width="1"/>]]></content:encoded>
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     <title>Discount retailer of cutting and drafting supplies offers free shipping</title>
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     <pubDate>Wed, 18 Jan 2012 16:39:32 EST</pubDate>
     <description><![CDATA[ Mt. Juliet, Tennessee, United States,   December 2, 2011 -  Cutting-Mats.net, a leading online retailer of discount cutting mats, cutting tools, drafting supplies, drafting equipment, drawing supplies, scrapbooking supplies, craft supplies...]]></description>
     <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Mt. Juliet, Tennessee, United States, </strong><strong>December 2, 2011 - </strong>Cutting-Mats.net, a leading online retailer of discount cutting mats, cutting tools, drafting supplies, drafting equipment, drawing supplies, scrapbooking supplies, craft supplies, <a href="http://www.cutting-mats.net/craft-art-supplies-nav.html" target="_blank"  >drawing art supplies</a>, and more, is offering free shipping on all Brookside Design products to the lower 48 states. Brookside Design products manufacture many different storage options for storing blueprints and design plans with all the accessories necessary to make them work in any office space.<br /> <br />Brookside Design products offer many choices for storage of blueprints and plans. <a href="http://www.cutting-mats.net/blueprint-file-storage-racks.html" target="_blank"  >Blueprint stands</a> are available as mobile storage stands, rolling storage racks, file storage and hanging racks. Because cutting-mats.net offers a wide range of models of blue print stands with accessory options for hanging there is going to be a model which will fit into the space allowed. With the variety of blue print stands available, organization of workspace becomes simple with a <a href="http://www.cutting-mats.net/blueprint-file-storage-racks.html" target="_blank"  >blueprint stand</a>. For ease of transportation within the office and outside the office of blue prints the mobile storage options available from Cutting-mats.net are many. Mobile upright wire roll files and rolled document storage containers allow for portability and transportation of blue prints while protecting them at the same time. Cutting-mats.net also has document shipping tubes available.<br /> <br />Cutting-Mats.net features the newest in discount cutting mats, cutting tools, drafting supplies, measuring tools, drafting equipment, drawing supplies, scrapbooking supplies, craft supplies, art supplies, and more. The online retailer allows customers to skip browsing local craft stores by offering everything needed for projects from the comfort of the home computer. In addition to the newest options in the craft industry, Cutting-Mats.net also offers dozens of clearance, overstock and closeout specials which can save up to 50% on brand new products that feature full warranties. A favorite of Fortune 500 companies, as well as everyday craftsmen and designers, customers can find a full listing of products at [url]http://www.cutting-mats.net/[/url].<br /> <br /><strong>About Cutting-Mats.net</strong><br /> <br />Cutting-Mats.net is an American-owned and operated Internet retailer of discount cutting mats, cutting tools, drafting supplies, measuring tools, drafting equipment, drawing supplies, scrapbooking supplies, craft supplies, art supplies, and more. Founded in 2006, Cutting-Mats.net has over 50 years of combined experience in the graphic arts, craft, hobby, education and drafting industries, and prides itself on offering a wide variety of quality, name-brand products at discounted prices. An accredited member of the Better Business Bureau, Cutting-Mats.net is an authorized Alvin dealer and provides its services to a bevy of Fortune 500 companies, as well as thousands of contractors, artists, teachers and home craftsmen around the world. Call us toll free at 877-570-1776 or email us at <a href="&#109;&#97;&#105;&#108;&#116;&#111;:info&#64;cutting-mats.net">info&#64;cutting-mats.net</a>. For more information, please visit <a href="http://www.cutting-mats.net/" target="_blank"  ><a href="http://www.cutting-mats.net" target="_blank">www.cutting-mats.net</a></a>.<br /> <br /># # #</p><p>&mdash; WebWireID151724 &mdash;</p><div class="related" style="float:left; margin-right:10px; margin-bottom:10px;"><ul><li><a href="http://www.webwire.com/industry-news.asp?indu=ART">Art / Graphics / Photography</a></li><li><a href="http://www.webwire.com/industry-news.asp?indu=OFP">Office Products</a></li><li><a href="http://www.webwire.com/industry-news.asp?indu=REA">Retail</a></li></ul></div><div class="terms" style="clear:both; float:left; margin-right:10px; margin-bottom:10px;"><a href="http://www.webwire.com">WebWire&reg;</a> | <a href="http://www.webwire.com/webwire-industries-rss-feeds.asp">More Feeds</a></div><br /><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/WebWire-News-Art-Graphics-Photography/~4/1hKWOCF2eyM" height="1" width="1"/>]]></content:encoded>
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     <title>Propel Web Solutions Announces AddACover.com: The Free Facebook Covers Application for Customizing Facebook's New Timeline Profiles</title>
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     <pubDate>Wed, 18 Jan 2012 09:00:00 EST</pubDate>
     <description><![CDATA[Mt Laurel, NJ, Jan. 18th, 2012: -  Propel Web Solutions, a leading company in social networking applications and design, is pleased to announce the launch of their new site www.AddACover.com.  The new service will provide users the ability to customize...]]></description>
     <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Mt Laurel, NJ, Jan. 18th, 2012:<br />Propel Web Solutions, a leading company in social networking applications and design, is pleased to announce the launch of their new site <a href="http://www.AddACover.com. " target="_blank">www.AddACover.com. </a> The new service will provide users the ability to customize their new Facebook Timeline &#39;cover&#39; at no cost.</p>

<p>The Timeline interface was officially rolled out on last month, after it&#39;s much awaited worldwide release. For hardcore Facebook users, the new layout is just another way to showcase their life and also add a little bit of personalization. That&#39;s where AddACover comes in.  </p>

<p>With AddACover, users can personalize their Timeline cover photo with a simple click.   &#39;Since the official roll-out of Facebook&#39;s anticipated Timeline, we saw the opportunity to give our customers the best covers available in the industry. The best part of our product is that our users can upload their own designs and gain exposure to thousands of other users world-wide. With an easy upload and a few clicks, you&#39;ve gained a brand new look for your profile and also the ability to show off your unique style,&#39; said Ian McManus, Director of Product Development at Propel Web Solutions.</p>

<p>AddACovers&#39; management anticipates that their next step will be to offer customized <a href="http://www.addacover.com" target="_blank"  ><strong>Facebook covers</strong></a> for users who want that extra special touch. &#39;We already boast some of the best premade Facebook covers around from UGC (user generated content).  Our designers are from all over the world and they know what our users want. That&#39;s why [users] they keep coming back to us. Having the choice of creating your own customized <a href="http://www.addacover.com" target="_blank"  ><strong>Facebook cover</strong></a> with your photos and video will be a great added feature for the AddACover customer,&#39; added McManus.</p>

<p>AddACover has been able to gain impressive traffic to their site,  surpassing over 30K &#39;Likes&#39; on their Facebook page in little over a month.  Developers work continuously to improve and add new features to the site, with a continuously updating library of fresh <a href="http://www.addacover.com" target="_blank"  ><strong>covers for Facebook</strong></a>.  The company said it  expects their new product to surpass  competitors by end of February.</p><p>&mdash; WebWireID151672 &mdash;</p><div class="related" style="float:left; margin-right:10px; margin-bottom:10px;"><ul><li><a href="http://www.webwire.com/industry-news.asp?indu=ART">Art / Graphics / Photography</a></li><li><a href="http://www.webwire.com/industry-news.asp?indu=ENT">Entertainment</a></li><li><a href="http://www.webwire.com/industry-news.asp?indu=ITE">Internet Technology</a></li><li><a href="http://www.webwire.com/industry-news.asp?indu=LSS">Lifestyle / Society</a></li><li><a href="http://www.webwire.com/industry-news.asp?indu=MLM">Multimedia / Online / Internet</a></li></ul></div><div class="terms" style="clear:both; float:left; margin-right:10px; margin-bottom:10px;"><a href="http://www.webwire.com">WebWire&reg;</a> | <a href="http://www.webwire.com/webwire-industries-rss-feeds.asp">More Feeds</a></div><br /><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/WebWire-News-Art-Graphics-Photography/~4/uaAUeSAVQy8" height="1" width="1"/>]]></content:encoded>
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     <title>In Four Simple Steps, framous Creates a Personalized, Framed Collage Using Photos from Your Facebook Albums and Friends' Photos</title>
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     <pubDate>Tue, 17 Jan 2012 01:00:00 EST</pubDate>
     <description><![CDATA[  Massachusetts&#8212;January 17, 2012&#8212;  What are you  framous  for?  You&#39;ve spent years collecting memories from celebrations, family gatherings and laughs with friends;    framous    is a fun an...]]></description>
     <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong><span style="font-style: italic">Massachusetts&#8212;January 17, 2012&#8212;</span></strong>What are you <span style="font-style: italic">framous</span> for?  You&#39;ve spent years collecting memories from celebrations, family gatherings and laughs with friends; <a href="http://www.framousapp.com" target="_blank"  ><strong><span style="font-style: italic">framous</span></strong></a> is a fun and easy way to celebrate these milestones by showing them off as customized framed art. Using a specially designed application, <a href="http://www.framousapp.com" target="_blank"  ><span style="font-style: italic">framous</span></a> allows you to pull photos from your Facebook photo albums, as well as photos from friends&#39; pages.   With one simple click, <a href="http://www.framousapp.com" target="_blank"  ><span style="font-style: italic">framous</span></a> automatically designs a personalized collage using your most &#39;liked&#39; photos.  You can choose to further customize your collage by arranging any combination of photos from both your and your friends&#39; Facebook photo collections.</p>

<p><strong>Get <span style="font-style: italic">framous</span>!</strong><br /><span style="font-style: italic">framous</span> is simple and easy-to-use for any age or computer skill.  Simply visit our website, click Get Started and watch as <span style="font-style: italic">framous</span> assembles a collage of your most popular photos.  From there, you choose from three layouts and organize your collage to your liking.  Once you&#39;ve completed your masterpiece, we frame your collage in our stylish 12&#39; x 18&#39; frame and ship it directly to your door.  All of our collages are printed on a durable, professional photo quality paper and are assembled ready-to-hang on delivery.<br /> <br /> <br /><strong><span style="font-style: italic">framous</span></strong><strong> made easy </strong><br /><span style="font-style: italic">framous</span> is the first application of its kind! Users can produce a custom photo collage without the need to download or run Adobe Flash.   This breakthrough design is the first of its kind to allow for creation using the iPad.  Users can easily follow the four steps without having to download additional programs, making the process of creation, fulfillment and delivery seamless.  Additionally, the non-flash based editor lends the opportunity to create new and innovative features that operate at speeds the consumer market has yet to see in this type of application. </p>

<p><strong>Share your Frame!</strong><br /><span style="font-style: italic">framous</span> collages are a great way to preserve and display your memories for years to come.  They also make great gifts for those you love for a number of occasions, including birthdays, holidays, vacations, social groups, game days, parties and more!  Show your friends just how creative you can be.  Visit our site and create your custom collage today, <a href="http://www.framous.com/" target="_blank"  ><a href="http://www.framousapp.com" target="_blank">www.framousapp.com</a></a>. </p>

<p><strong>About <span style="font-style: italic">framous</span></strong><br /><span style="font-style: italic">framous launched in January 2012 as a means to create custom collages using photos uploaded through Facebook.  Frames retail for $39.99 plus shipping. Currently the company offers a selection of frames and layouts for customization and is continuously adding new features based on consumer feedback.  New features in development include portrait and landscape options, a drop down selector with up to 20 color options, a photo shuffle button, as well as additional layouts and frames.  The company is headquartered in Massachusetts. </span></p>

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     <title>Love Poems with An After-Bite For Bitter and Battered Lovers Released for Valentine's Day.</title>
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     <pubDate>Mon, 16 Jan 2012 22:50:18 EST</pubDate>
     <description><![CDATA[If you  don&#39;t  want your ex back, but are aching for that definitive last word in a relationship gone sour, Love Poems with an Aft...]]></description>
     <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you <span style="font-style: italic">don&#39;t </span>want your ex back, but are aching for that definitive last word in a relationship gone sour, <strong><span style="font-style: italic"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006CVFRC2/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;amp;amp;tag=antiagnatura-20" target="_blank"  >Love Poems with an After-Bite for Bitter and Battered Lovers</a></span></strong> may be just the thing to zing out Cupid&#39;s last barbed arrow and hit its mark this Valentine&#39;s Day.<br /> <br />Risqué, erotic, and, at times, painfully funny, &#39;Love Bites,&#39; is the new <a href="http://antiagingpress.org/" target="_blank"  >Anti-Aging Press, Inc</a>. kindle release that may be the perfect Unhappy Valentine&#39;s Day gift for those who are still steamed about, or languishing over, their recent breakup. It ranges from whimsy and trivia to searing gut-wrenchers. You can hear the gnashing of teeth in thorny quips, like &#39;Don&#39;t rip the lace ace!&#39; and feel the desperate resolution in soulful verses like &#39;Stop and Go.&#39;<br /> <br />Black and white sketches by two excellent artists illustrate the powerful one-two punches that run the gamut of reasons why the party may have ended. As one reader commented, &#39;My relationship ended thirty years ago. But every time I read <span style="font-style: italic">Love Poems with an After-Bite,</span> I laugh out more of the residual pain. If he was around now, I would send this in a heart beat.&#39;<br /> <br /><span style="font-style: italic"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006CVFRC2/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;amp;amp;tag=antiagnatura-20" target="_blank"  >Love Poems with an After-Bite for Bitter and Battered Lovers</a> </span>is a feast of nibbles and noshes that adjusts the perspective and lightens the heart. It is a great opportunity for lovers-in-recovery to cleanse their palettes with caustic laughter and to give the perfect gift of revenge. It&#39;s available on <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006CVFRC2/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;amp;tag=antiagnatura-20" target="_blank"  >Amazon.com</a>.</p><p>&mdash; WebWireID151611 &mdash;</p><div class="related" style="float:left; margin-right:10px; margin-bottom:10px;"><ul><li><a href="http://www.webwire.com/industry-news.asp?indu=ART">Art / Graphics / Photography</a></li><li><a href="http://www.webwire.com/industry-news.asp?indu=BKS">Books</a></li><li><a href="http://www.webwire.com/industry-news.asp?indu=ENT">Entertainment</a></li><li><a href="http://www.webwire.com/industry-news.asp?indu=LSS">Lifestyle / Society</a></li><li><a href="http://www.webwire.com/industry-news.asp?indu=REA">Retail</a></li></ul></div><div class="terms" style="clear:both; float:left; margin-right:10px; margin-bottom:10px;"><a href="http://www.webwire.com">WebWire&reg;</a> | <a href="http://www.webwire.com/webwire-industries-rss-feeds.asp">More Feeds</a></div><br /><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/WebWire-News-Art-Graphics-Photography/~4/Ts78poZ85ME" height="1" width="1"/>]]></content:encoded>
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     <title>Fujifilm X-Pro1 Digital Camera Wins Four Awards At CES 2012</title>
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     <pubDate>Mon, 16 Jan 2012 10:37:12 EST</pubDate>
     <description><![CDATA[ Valhalla  , N.Y., January 13, 2012  &#8211; Fujifilm North America Corporation Electronic Imaging Division today announced that the new, revolutionary FUJIFILM X-Pro1 Digital Camera has won four awards during the 2012 Consumer Electronics Show i...]]></description>
     <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Valhalla</strong><strong>, N.Y., January 13, 2012 </strong>&#8211; Fujifilm North America Corporation Electronic Imaging Division today announced that the new, revolutionary FUJIFILM X-Pro1 Digital Camera has won four awards during the 2012 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas this week: </p>

<p><strong>CNET &#39;Best of CES 2012&#39; - Best Camera</strong> CNET recognized the FUJIFILM X-Pro1 digital camera as <span style="font-style: italic">Best Camera</span> saying, &#39;The camera incorporates several innovations, including a promising new sensor and lovely hybrid viewfinder, all in a sleek, retro design.&#39;</p>

<p>The &#39;Best of CES&#39; Awards, which are produced and judged by CNET, recognize the hottest products at the 2012 CES, including a Best of Show and People&#39;s Voice award selected by the CNET online audience. The awards recognize the most innovative products that set the standard for all other products in the industry.</p>

<p><strong>Popular Science &#39;CES 2012 Product of the Future&#39;</strong> Popular Science magazine cited the FUJIFILM X&#8211;Pro1 digital camera saying, &#39;Now, the X-Pro1 brings the same sleek look and innovative hybrid digital/optical viewfinder [as the FUJIFILM X-100 digital camera] to an interchangeable lens system, which currently includes three fast primes, or non-zoom lenses.&#39;</p>

<p><strong>Popular Mechanics &#39;CES 2012 Editor&#39;s Choice Award&#39;</strong> Popular Mechanics magazine chose the FUJIFILM X-Pro1calling it, &#39;A stunner, a gorgeous slab of aluminum, synthetic leather, and precision-milled nobs and dials that manages to be featherlight, thanks to it magnesium build.&#39; </p>

<p><strong>Tom&#39;s Guide &#39;Best of CES 2012&#39;</strong> Tom&#39;s Guide also cited the FUJIFILM X-Pro1 saying, &#39;Each year, there are a special few products at CES that really wow us. Among them is the Fujifilm X-Pro1, Fujifilm&#39;s new interchangeable lens camera.&#39; </p>

<p>&#39;We are honored to receive these awards in recognition of the advanced technical innovation in our FUJIFILM X-Pro1 digital camera,&#39; said Go Miyazaki, division president, Imaging &amp; Electronic Imaging Division, Fujifilm North America Corporation. &#34;Professionals and consumers have enthusiastically recognized the FUJIFILM X100 and the FUJIFILM X10 as the new &#34;must have&#34; cameras. Now the X-Pro1 marks Fujifilm&#39;s re-entry into the interchangeable lens system camera category, with award winning design and technology that lives up to our legacy of supporting the culture of photography.&#39; </p>

<p>With unique technology designed to deliver unsurpassed image quality, the FUJIFILM X-Pro1 has three compact, bright, prime FUJINON lenses, a newly developed 16MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS sensorTM, incorporating a uniquely designed filter array to optimize image color and quality, and Fujifilm&#39;s proprietary EXR Processor technology. The FUJIFILM X-Pro1 is a worthy rival to the competitive cameras in the market. </p>

<p>To further expand its presence in the premium camera market, Fujifilm continues to focus on every detail, taking the X-Pro1 to the next level by featuring a new 2nd Generation Hybrid MultiViewfinder. The FUJIFILM X-Pro1 digital camera not only promises to deliver unsurpassed image quality and superb design, it also gives photographers a camera that looks and feels as good as the images it delivers. </p>

<p><strong>About Fujifilm</strong><br />FUJIFILM North America Corporation, a marketing subsidiary of FUJIFILM Holdings America Corporation, consists of five operating divisions and one subsidiary company. The Imaging Division sells consumer and commercial photographic products and services including film, one-time-use cameras, online photo services and fulfillment, digital printing equipment and service. The Electronic Imaging Division markets consumer digital cameras. The Motion Picture Division provides motion picture film, and the Graphic Systems Division supplies products and services to the printing industry. The Optical Devices Division provides binoculars, and optical lenses for closed circuit television, videography, cinematography, broadcast and industrial markets. FUJIFILM Canada Inc. markets a range of Fujifilm products and services. For more information, please visit <a href="http://www.fujifilm.com/northamerica" target="_blank"  ><a href="http://www.fujifilm.com" target="_blank">www.fujifilm.com</a></a><a href="http://www.fujifilm.com/northamerica" target="_blank"  >/northamerica</a>, or go to <a href="http://www.twitter.com/fujifilmus" target="_blank"  ><a href="http://www.twitter.com" target="_blank">www.twitter.com</a></a><a href="http://www.twitter.com/fujifilmus" target="_blank"  >/fujifilmus</a> to follow Fujifilm on Twitter. To receive news and information direct from Fujifilm via RSS, subscribe at <a href="http://www.fujifilmusa.com/rss" target="_blank"  ><a href="http://www.fujifilmusa.com" target="_blank">www.fujifilmusa.com</a></a>/rss. </p>

<p>FUJIFILM Holdings Corporation, Tokyo, Japan, brings continuous innovation and leading-edge products to a broad spectrum of industries, including electronic imaging, digital printing equipment, medical systems, life sciences, graphic arts, flat panel display materials, and office products, based on a vast portfolio of digital, optical, fine chemical and thin film coating technologies. The company was among the top 16 companies around the world granted U.S. patents in 2010, and in the year ended March 31, 2011, had global revenues of $25.8 billion*. Fujifilm is committed to environmental stewardship and good corporate citizenship. For more information, please visit <a href="http://www.fujifilmholdings.com" target="_blank">www.fujifilmholdings.com</a>.</p>

<p><span style="font-style: italic">* At an exchange rate of 86 yen to the dollar.</span></p>

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