Computerworld Honors Program Recognizes AmigoLatino As Finalist For Use Of Technology To Benefit Society

Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) September 28, 2007

AmigoLatino (http://www.amigolatino.com), a company that connects immigrants in the United States with their families in Latin America live and in real-time using video conferencing technology for face-to-face virtual family reunions, has been recognized as a Laureate Finalist by IDG's Computerworld Honors Program. For almost two decades, Computerworld Honors has acknowledged those individuals and organizations that have used information technology to benefit society. This year's honorees were commemorated during the 19th Annual Laureates Medal Ceremony & Gala Awards Evening on June 4, 2007 at the Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium in Washington, D.C.

"We are honored to have been nominated by Polycom for the award and selected as a 2007 Laureate Finalist by the Computerworld Honors Program." said Gabriel Biguria, Founder and CEO of AmigoLatino. AmigoLatino, through the Amigo Live communications channel, is a pioneer in addressing the needs of the migrant community in the United States. What makes Amigo Live exceptional is the premise behind it. Biguria's goal is the democratization of access to advanced technology, specifically bringing video conferencing and the benefits it holds for people separated by such great distances, to the masses.

From the beginning, Biguria's focus has been providing the highest quality of service, both in terms of technology and the customer experience. All of the AmigoLatino offices are set up to resemble living rooms and provide a relaxed, comfortable environment. Scheduling a video call is simple, once the participants in the United States have decided on a date and time, AmigoLatino makes all of the arrangements with the family in Latin America.

"All the families need to think about is enjoying their relatives," says Biguria. "Although I've been told that participants don't sleep for days in advance of a conference due to the anticipation."

At the cost of only $ 40 per half hour conference, AmigoLatino's Amigo Live service has connected more than 10,000 families. The video reunions have included everything from birthday celebrations - complete with cake and flowers arranged by AmigoLatino beforehand - to brides who go to an AmigoLatino office in Latin America on their wedding days so their fathers in the US can see them in their wedding dresses and give their blessings.

"Each Laureate selected for this honor understands the importance of using one's resources and technical prowess to benefit one's fellow man.", said Bob Carrigan, Chairman of the Computerworld Honors Program Chairmen's Committee and President, IDG Communications.

About AmigoLatino

AmigoLatino was launched by a passionate team of entrepreneurs with the goal of helping to democratize access to innovative channels that enhance cross-border communications and e-commerce initiatives in under-served markets. Our main channel, "AMIGO LIVE", leverages business quality video conferencing to help reunite distant families, community groups and organizations, in real-time and at a low cost, between the US and Latin America. Another channel, "AMIGO COMPRAS", provides families with new and efficient alternatives to the traditional cash remittance transfers, while allowing for control towards the final utilization of the funds. Very soon we will be expanding the depth and breadth of our services to the rest of the world! For more information visit http://www.amigolatino.com or call: (213) 380-4761

About Computerworld

Computerworld is the leading source of technology news and information for IT influencers worldwide. Computerworld's award-winning weekly publication, Computerworld.com Web site (http://www.computerworld.com), focused conference series and custom research form the hub of the world's largest (40 edition) global IT media network. In the past five years alone, Computerworld has won more than 100 awards, including Folio Magazine's 2006 Gold EDDIE Award for the best technology/computing magazine, the 2004 and 2006 Magazine of the Year Award, and 2006 Best Overall Web Publication from the American Society of Business Publication Editors (ASBPE). Computerworld leads the industry with a print audience of 1,252,000 readers each week (IntelliQuest CIMS Spring 2006) and an online audience of over 2 million unique monthly visitors (Omniture).

Computerworld is a business unit of International Data Group (IDG), the world's leading technology media, research and events company. A privately held company, IDG publishes more than 300 magazines and newspapers, including CIO, CSO, Computerworld, GamePro, InfoWorld, Network World and PC World. The company features the largest network of technology-specific Web sites, with more than 400 around the world. IDG is also a leading producer of more than 170 computer-related events worldwide, including Storage Networking World?, Premier 100?, LinuxWorld Conference & Expo?, Macworld Conference & Expo, DEMO? and IDC Directions. IDC provides global market research and advice through offices in 50 countries. Company information is available at http://www.idg.com.

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HAVE A NICE DAY, BY ORDER OF THE COURT: "Mean Martin Manning" Resists Social Workers Forced Self-Improvement Program In Scott Steins New Novel

New York, NY (PRWEB) July 11, 2006

Can a grumpy old man who hadnt left his apartment in 30 years and just wants to be left alone with his cold-cut sandwiches, his frog figurines, and his TV shows stand up to a relentlessly well-meaning social worker and her enforcers? He can. But to win this epic battle of wills, hell need to call on a lifetime of stubbornness and downright meanness, a patience rarely seen, and more than a little luck.

The curmudgeonly protagonist of Scott Steins new novel "Mean Martin Manning" faces a militant do-gooder in the form of Caseworker Alice Pitney. Pitney is starting a self-improvement program in Martins building and wont take no for an answer. If it takes a trial of absurd proportions and a ludicrous treatment program to make Martin into the man he could be and should have been, thats just fine with her. And if the satire and sarcasm fly fast and furious in the process, thats just fine with Scott Stein and the sacred cow tippers at his publisher, ENC Press.

Scott Stein is associate director of the Certificate Program in Writing and Publishing at Philadelphias Drexel University. The book Drexel University Off the Record, the unauthorized guide for prospective students, lists his Humor & Comedy Writing class as one of the Ten Best Things About Drexel. The Philadelphia Inquirer called his first novel, Lost, wonderfully comic and a page-turner. BookSense.com selected it as a daily pick, calling it hilarious and winning. Stein was the founding editor of the online magazine When Falls the Coliseum: a journal of American culture (or lack thereof), which New York magazine called hip, sardonic ... quirky.

Scheduled for release next winter, "Mean Martin Manning" has just been acquired by the boutique New York fiction house ENC Press, which has established itself as a specialist in sophisticated social satire. Its self-chosen boutique designation involves more than house size and the high level of attention given to the editing, design, and production of each release. It is a deliberately chosen business model as well. With the exception of a few independent bookstores, ENC Press bypasses the usual retail book industry channels, whether brick-and-mortar or online, in favor of selling books exclusively through its Web site. Publisher Olga Gardner Galvin says only her small run/direct sales model makes it possible for her to focus on the content of her books rather than fret about the bottom line. It also allows her to keep all her titles available indefinitely on the Web a practice recently adopted by industry giants Penguin and Random House.

I started out thinking we were alternative because our authors saw and discussed more than one side of any question and issue and did so with wit and humor, which is alternative in todays book industry, says Galvin. But then we realized that in pursuit of such novels we came up with some intelligent alternatives to limited editorial decisions, the hideous practice of printing books only to remainder and pulp them, and serfdom for writers in the form of miserly royalties. We certainly provide an intelligent alternative to the touchy-feely groupthink of the mainstream book scene, simply by publishing guilt-free, topical entertainment for independently thinking people. Mean Martin Manning is one more ENC Press offering for the steadily growing audience of readers who hunger for more sophisticated, nuanced, and original fiction than they can find in most bookstores.

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Canbet Affiliate Program Joins Income Access Affiliate Network

Montreal, QC (PRWEB) April 14, 2008

Income Access, a renowned gaming affiliate marketing network with a specialisation in growing affiliate programs through relationship building and personalisation, is proud to announce the launch of the Canbet affiliate program on its network.

As a publicly listed company licensed in the UK, Australia and other jurisdictions, Canbet is one of the Internet's distinguished global bookmaking and gaming operators, offering affiliates and players the assurance of complete security, reliability and fast payouts.

Canbet affiliates in Income Access will have the opportunity to promote a revolutionary football product where punters have access to Live 'In-Play' Football Betting on over 500 global games each week, as well as a the most comprehensive selection of live Asian Handicap markets in the world.

Powered by Microgaming, the Canbet gaming suite includes Poker, Casino and Live Dealer games giving players access to millions in progressive jackpots, over $ 1 million a week in tournament guarantees, the latest in live gaming entertainment and generous sign up bonuses - ?100 free for Casino and $ 200 free for Poker Canbet is also one of a handful of sites that currently offer the latest version of Microgaming's Viper casino software, where casino players benefit from a range of features, usability and visual improvements, the highlight being its highly popular Live Dealer Casino.

By joining Income Access, Canbet leverages Income Access' trusted affiliate relations, access to a robust reliable and multi-lingual affiliate software platform, and an international pool of experienced, professional affiliate marketers that develop marketing strategies to increase revenue.

"Income Access is established and respected in the European affiliate market, giving Canbet significant marketing leverage as we become a major player in the United Kingdom, Europe and Asia," stated Julia Van Heerden, Head of Marketing & Gaming at Canbet.

Canbet's superior football product and other innovative services help to strategically extend their footprint in the highly lucrative European and Asian markets. Punters also get to enjoy Canbet's global horse racing rebate bonus available on UK, European, South African and Hong Kong racing thereby providing players with great betting variety and value.

Canbet offers punters a choice of three Sportsbook sign up offers, with up to ?200 free on its Highroller option. "We are delighted to be partnering with Canbet and supporting the growth of their affiliate program pioneered by their world-leading Live 'In-Play' football betting service and unique products," says Nicky Senyard, CEO of Income Access. "Their innovation in the gaming market coupled with an established presence and aggressive expansion plans will be a welcomed addition to all our casino, poker and sportsbook affiliates."

Affiliates can expect to earn up to 35% commission on the net revenue generated by their referred players. Attractive benefits include no negative carry over and separate Poker calculation, ensuring Poker commission is always in the black. The affiliate program will also offer complete marketing tools including XML-datafeeds, themed landing pages, and special promotions to help maximize revenue for affiliates.

To join the Canbet affiliate program, visit http://www.incomeaccess.com/merchant_detail.asp?merch=46. For any questions or for more information, please send an email to canbetaffiliates @ incomeaccess.com.

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Can a grumpy old man who hadnt left his apartment in 30 years and just wants to be left alone with his cold-cut sandwiches, his frog figurines, and his TV shows stand up to a relentlessly well-meaning social worker and her enforcers? He can. But to win this epic battle of wills, hell need to call on a lifetime of stubbornness and downright meanness, a patience rarely seen, and more than a little luck.

The curmudgeonly protagonist of Scott Steins new novel "Mean Martin Manning" faces a militant do-gooder in the form of Caseworker Alice Pitney. Pitney is starting a self-improvement program in Martins building and wont take no for an answer. If it takes a trial of absurd proportions and a ludicrous treatment program to make Martin into the man he could be and should have been, thats just fine with her. And if the satire and sarcasm fly fast and furious in the process, thats just fine with Scott Stein and the sacred cow tippers at his publisher, ENC Press.

Scott Stein is associate director of the Certificate Program in Writing and Publishing at Philadelphias Drexel University. The book Drexel University Off the Record, the unauthorized guide for prospective students, lists his Humor & Comedy Writing class as one of the Ten Best Things About Drexel. The Philadelphia Inquirer called his first novel, Lost, wonderfully comic and a page-turner. BookSense.com selected it as a daily pick, calling it hilarious and winning. Stein was the founding editor of the online magazine When Falls the Coliseum: a journal of American culture (or lack thereof), which New York magazine called hip, sardonic ... quirky.

Scheduled for release next winter, "Mean Martin Manning" has just been acquired by the boutique New York fiction house ENC Press, which has established itself as a specialist in sophisticated social satire. Its self-chosen boutique designation involves more than house size and the high level of attention given to the editing, design, and production of each release. It is a deliberately chosen business model as well. With the exception of a few independent bookstores, ENC Press bypasses the usual retail book industry channels, whether brick-and-mortar or online, in favor of selling books exclusively through its Web site. Publisher Olga Gardner Galvin says only her small run/direct sales model makes it possible for her to focus on the content of her books rather than fret about the bottom line. It also allows her to keep all her titles available indefinitely on the Web a practice recently adopted by industry giants Penguin and Random House.

I started out thinking we were alternative because our authors saw and discussed more than one side of any question and issue and did so with wit and humor, which is alternative in todays book industry, says Galvin. But then we realized that in pursuit of such novels we came up with some intelligent alternatives to limited editorial decisions, the hideous practice of printing books only to remainder and pulp them, and serfdom for writers in the form of miserly royalties. We certainly provide an intelligent alternative to the touchy-feely groupthink of the mainstream book scene, simply by publishing guilt-free, topical entertainment for independently thinking people. Mean Martin Manning is one more ENC Press offering for the steadily growing audience of readers who hunger for more sophisticated, nuanced, and original fiction than they can find in most bookstores.

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