Epicure Digital Menu Boards with Nutritional Menu Labeling Featured at the NRA 2011 Restaurant Show

Beverly Hill, CA (PRWEB) May 17, 2011

Epicure Digital, a leader in digital menu boards, presents the Epicure Digital Menu System with special emphasis on nutritional labeling at the NRA 2011 National Restaurant Association show, McCormick Place, Chicago, IL, 21-24 May, 2011, Booth #1212.

Epicure Digital custom designs highly graphical digital menu board systems to solve your complex menu and point-of-sale marketing issues.

Epicure Digital specializes in developing nutritional menu labeling systems to educate and inform customers to make healthier meal choices. These nutritional labels display as nutritional data, nutritional scoring, and icons representing food groups, healthy choices, allergens, vegan, vegetarian, local and organic, whichever and whenever are applicable.

Epicure Digital menu boards help customers become aware of their choices, helping them make the right decision to achieve a balanced life by eating well. These systems provide tools to increase efficiency, revenues and profitability.

"The restaurant industry has an important journey along the road to improved health and customer satisfaction, according to Kim Blum, MS, RD, at KB Nutrition Consulting in Dallas, TX. Ms. Blum explained The FDA released proposed menu regulations on April 1, 2011, which detail how the restaurant industry must implement the new rules. Per the FDA, retail food establishments with 20 or more locations doing business under the same name and with substantially the same menu items, will be required to clearly list the calorie information on their menus. This is great news for nutrition educators and customers alike! Since 76% of adults said they are trying to eat healthier now at restaurants than they did two years ago (National Restaurant Association Top Ten Facts in 2011), this is the perfect opportunity for restaurants to highlight foods on their menu boards that meet certain calorie and nutrient guidelines. In addition, 54% of Americans polled for the American Dietetic Association Nutrition and You: Trends 2008 survey say it takes too much time to keep track of their diet. Since Americans now consume about one third of their total calories on foods prepared outside the home, it is critical for nutritional information to be available at restaurants in order to help consumers make informed decisions. This journey can be simple and rewarding. Once restaurants move forward to display nutritional information on their menu boards as well as identify healthier menu items, they will meet consumer needs and help Americans lead healthier lifestyles."

Kim Blum is a former USDA employee, owns a consulting company, KB Nutrition Consulting, dedicated to working with restaurants to provide the nutrition information of their recipes.

Epicure Digital Systems is a digital menu board company uniquely integrating its expertise in software technology and food service operations and marketing to create digital signage products and services for the food service industry. Its core product is the Epicure Digital Menu System. Its core services are menu engineering, nutritional menu labeling, and content creation.

The Epicure Digital Menu System lets operators control LCD menu boards and signage in any number of locations, easily and quickly, online, with customized configurable web templates using Epicure Digital LiveMenu and LiveText user interfaces. Operators can change prices and menus, schedule menus and promotions by day part and menu cycle, and display other information such as nutritional labeling and data, videos, photos, and live feeds from the Internet. Clients operate more efficiently and engage customers in powerful new ways.

Epicure Digital engineers and designs customized digital menu boards for each client that solve their complex menu engineering and point-of-sale marketing issues with multi-screen and multi-station digital menus, signage and greeter board systems.

In new construction, remodeling and renovation projects, Epicure Digital works closely with food service consultants and clients to determine the best digital menu system strategy and participates in the management of the projects from concept phase to full implementation.

Epicure Digitals clients include colleges and universities, hospitals, K-12 Schools, independent and chain restaurants, contract food service companies, business & industry, and cinemas and casinos among others.

The companys website (http://www.epicuredigital.com) has an extensive portfolio of its clients multi screen and multi station digital menu board projects.

Come and see the Epicure Digital Menu System at the following shows:

The National Restaurant Association (NRA) Show, McCormick Place, Chicago, IL, May 21-24, 2011, Booth #1212.
The Texas School Nutrition Association (TASN) Annual Conference, Fort Worth Convention Center, Fort Worth, TX, 19-22 June, 2011, Booth #125
The Association of Healthcare Foodservice (AHF) Annual Conference, Arizona Biltmore, Phoenix, AZ June 5-9, 2011, Booth #316
The School Nutrition Association (SNA) National Conference, Gaylord Opryland Convention Center, Nashville, TN, July 14-15, 2011, Booth #2330.
The National Association of College and University Food Services (NACUFS) National Conference, Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center, Grapevine, TX, July 14-15, 2011, Booth #115.
The National Association of College Auxiliary Services (NACAS) National Conference, Rosen Shingle Creek Resort & Club, Orlando, Florida, October 25-26, 2011, Booth # 228
CSNA California School Nutrition Association Annual Conference, Sacramento Convention Center, Sacramento, California, November 11-12, 2011, Booth #723

For more information, contact:

Tommy Orpaz, 310-652-8246

torpaz(at)epicuredigital(dot)com

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ASU, Caltech, UCLA and USC Showcase Top University Startups and Venture-Ready Technologies at Head Start(up) 2011 in Palo Alto

Palo Alto, CA (PRWEB) May 10, 2011

Arizona Technology Enterprises (AzTE), the exclusive intellectual property management and technology transfer organization of Arizona State University, today joined with the tech transfer offices of Caltech, UCLA and USC to host Head Start(up) 2011, a half-day conference in Palo Alto giving Silicon Valley investors a look at some of the universities most promising startups and venture-ready technologies.

The commercialization of university research generates new jobs, new companies and even entire new industries, said Augie Cheng, AzTEs managing director. The startups and technologies that ASU, Caltech, UCLA and USC are presenting have that same potential, and were excited to be doing this in a forum loaded with top venture capital firms and angel investors.

Universities continue to conduct the majority of basic research in the United States. In the last two decades, more than 75 percent of all industrial patents issued in the United States have cited academic research as a key source of new knowledge. Studies have also shown companies spun out of research universities have a far greater success rate than other startups.

Investors are always on the lookout for the next great university startup, said Steve Jurvetson, managing director of Draper Fisher Jurvetson. This event is a great way to see lots of technologies in a concentrated, efficient format. Im excited to see what the universities have to show us.

Approximately 60 invitation-only investors came from top Silicon Valley venture funds, including Draper Fisher Jurvetson, Intel Capital, Khosla Ventures, Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers, Redpoint Ventures, Scale Venture Partners, Sofinnova Ventures and many others.

A full list of presented technologies and startups can be found on the conference website: http://www.headstartup2011.com/technologies.

About Arizona Technology Enterprises (AzTE)

AzTE is a non-profit organization that operates as the exclusive intellectual property management and technology transfer organization for ASU and its research enterprise. Comprised of industry and university veterans, AzTE brings together ASUs researchers and industry partners to transform discoveries into marketable products and services, taking innovation out of the lab and into the commercial marketplace. AzTE currently offers for licensing more than 300 novel technologies in the life and physical sciences. For more information: http://www.azte.com/.

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Click Consult to Exhibit at eCommerce Expo 2011

(PRWEB) August 20, 2011

Click Consult, a leading UK agency offering a range of internet marketing services, have announced that they are set to be amongst the exhibitors at the eCommerce Expo 2011 in London. At their stand, Click Consult will be offering a free and comprehensive SEO analysis of existing websites to visitors so that they can maximise their online effectiveness and ROI.

As industry leaders in the digital marketing sector, the eCommerce Expo 2011 will allow Click Consult to exhibit their transparent and multifaceted approach to search marketing by offering an on-the-spot SEO health check. Their stand will be manned by a team of experienced internet marketers, using an ultramodern touchscreen display system that utilises Click Consult's in-house built tools and technology, offering visiting delegates a full and free assessment of the SEO proficiency of their current website.

Click Consult's expertise spans a range of internet marketing disciplines and they have specialist teams in fields such as web development, PPC and search engine optimisation. They are hoping the event will allow them to share their industry knowledge with businesses looking to achieve success in the digital arena.

The eCommerce Expo 2011, now considered to be the UK's number 1 event dedicated to eCommerce, will be held between the 11th and 12th of October 2011 at the Olympia in London, and Click Consult can be found at stand 308. Keynote speakers at the event will include representatives from eBay, PayPal and Google Mobile.

"The eCommerce Expo 2011 is the perfect platform for us to share our passion and search marketing expertise with a diverse range of potential clients. It's also a great opportunity to meet with our existing clients to discuss the progress that has been made in their various campaigns." said Matt Bullas, Managing Director of Click Consult. "With our in-house developed clickTELLIGENCE campaign monitoring suite and our range of bespoke optimisation tools, we offer delegates visiting the stall the chance to experience our transparent and ethical business approach. As an added incentive, the SEO health check is completely free."

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Smartphone App Earns The Kitchen & Bath Channel 2011 Innovation Award from the SEN Design Group

Chapel Hill, NC (PRWEB) October 28, 2011

The Kitchen & Bath Channel is proud to announce that Co-Founder and Partner Philip D. Zaleon has been awarded the 2011 Innovation Award by the SEN Design Group at their semi-annual conference.

The SEN Design Group, the kitchen and bath industrys first buying group, presents the award annually to the member or vendor who has made a uniquely positive contribution to the group, or the industry as a whole, through innovation.

The award was presented for the Kitchen & Bath Channels smartphone app. Leveraging the geo-location capabilities and a directory of over 15,000 kitchen and bath industry professionals, the app is designed to help consumers locate a local professional. The consumer also has the opportunity to view professional profiles including, videos, images and website without leaving the smartphone. Hyperlinks to automatically place phone calls, send emails and get step-by-step driving directions via Google Maps are also available for a number of the professionals.

Ken Peterson, CKD, President of the SEN Design Group said, "At a time when design firms are in desperate need of leads and showroom traffic, Phil Zaleon came through for them with the Kitchen & Bath Channel."

I was surprised by the award, and quite honored, said Mr. Zaleon. The new economy, coupled with technological advances makes it apparent that traditional marketing techniques need a boost. As a marketer for the kitchen & bath industry for over a dozen years, I went looking for a strategy that would allow the industry to easily and cost effectively take control of the latest marketing technologies and The Kitchen & Bath Channel was born!

The App is available for iPhone (iPad), Android and BlackBerry platforms:

Android Marketplace

iTunes

BlackBerry App World

The Kitchen & Bath Channel is a joint venture between 36-year veteran of the kitchen and bath industry, Max Isley, CMKBD of Hampton Kitchens (Raleigh, NC), and Z promotion & design (Chapel Hill, NC) founder and president, Philip D. Zaleon.

The Kitchen & Bath Channel gives the kitchen & bath professional access to the latest marketing tools and technology with ease and affordability, while providing homeowners with a buying experience that includes research, education and social interactions with professionals, as well as other homeowners.

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October 2011 Real Estate Market Analysis for Austin, TX

Austin, Texas (PRWEB) October 29, 2011

October brings more than just a welcome rush of cool air to Austin, Texas. It also ushers in a real estate market that has increased its muscle flex since this same time in 2010. Austin real estate experts at Regent Property Group have compiled an easy-to-read Austin real estate market update and statistics report for those interested in buying or selling a home in the Capital city. Following are highlights of the report:

Overall, the Austin housing market has improved, following a strong September that saw an 18% increase in the number of homes sold. Final prices rose 2%, which is good news for sellers and nominal for buyers. Buyers also will be happy to know that interest rates remain exceptionally low at an average of 3.94% for a 30-year conventional loan.

Available number of homes for rent have dropped, while prices to lease have escalated rapidly, creating a prime environment to consider purchasing a home as a long-term investment.

Since 2010, the number of homes sold has increased overall by 6.16%, despite an 11% increase in days on the market. The number of Austin homes on the market has decreased by 28.33%, lessening saturation of the market and potentially increasing competition and prices in the near future. By mid-October, over 650 homes had been sold in Austin, a dramatic jump from home sales in the early fall of 2010.

Austin continues to see a much stronger housing market than many other areas around the country, says REALTOR

MyMathLab Finalist in 2011 Software & Information Industry Association CODiE Awards

Boston, MA (PRWEB) May 18, 2011

MyMathLab Algebra I and II is a finalist in the prestigious 2011 Software & Information Industry Association (SIIA) CODiE Awards. Pearsons innovative online homework and assessment program is honored in the Best Mathematics Instructional Solution category.

Established in 1986, the CODiE Awards celebrate outstanding achievement across the software, digital information and education technology industries. Nominated products undergo an intensive review by subject matter experts, analysts, journalists and other respected authorities in education technology.

MyMathLab Algebra I and II features e-Courses by award-winning author Elayn Martin-Gay. Pearsons groundbreaking online math program provides a wealth of learning tools and resources for students of all levels, including personalized study plans; homework, quizzes and tests with immediate feedback; a fully interactive eText; more than 1,500 videos per course; and a Student Organizer for help with note-taking and practice.

We collaborated with Elayn Martin-Gay to develop MyMathLab Algebra I and II based on our shared belief that every student can succeed in mathematics, said Greg Tobin, President of Mathematics and Statistics at Pearson Higher Education. We are honored that the Software & Information Industry Association has recognized what college and universities around the country have been telling us: when students have personalized online learning, they are poised for success in college and careers.

MyMathLab is used by more than 3 million students and 60,000 educators at over 2,000 schools, colleges and universities. Last year alone, more than 97 million assignments were graded in MyMathLab. Colleges and universities using MyMathLab have improved student performance by up to 30 percent, while achieving cost savings of nearly 30 percent over traditional lecture courses. To watch a video about MyMathLab, click here.

For the second consecutive year, Pearson tops the list of companies with products named as CODiE finalists, with 15 innovative ed-tech and information management products earning recognition. All were developed based on the companys commitment to leveraging the power of technology and innovation to prepare todays students for success in college and careers. Pearson products earning finalist honors span the spectrum of todays breakthrough education and business technology products, such as mobile learning apps, educational games, technology-driven professional development and robust systems for managing information and data.

In addition to MyMathLab Algebra I and II, the companys products moving on to the next round of competition in this years CODiE Awards are Briggs/Cochran Calculus; enVisionMATH: Understanding Fractions; EQUELLA; Grammar Jammers Primary Edition; Hospitality and Tourism Interactive; MyLiteratureLab; MyMathTest; MyReadingLab; myWorld Geography; PowerSchool; PowerTeacher 2.0; SuccessMaker; SuccessMaker Collaborate; and Words Their Way Online Workshop.

MyMathLab Algebra I and II will be voted on by the entire SIIA membership, who determines the winner in each category. The CODiE Awards will be announced at the 2011 Ed Tech Industry Summit in San Francisco on May 23.

About Pearson

Pearson, the worlds leading learning company, has global reach and market leading businesses in education, business and consumer publishing (NYSE: PSO).

For more information, press only:

Lisa Wolfe, L. Wolfe Communications, 773-227-1049, lwolfe(at)lwolfe(dot)com

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Code 3 Collectibles Will Cease Production After 2011

Van Nuys, CA (PRWEB) August 19, 2011

Matrix Holdings Limited announces that 2011 will be the last year of production of Code 3 Collectible die-cast vehicles. The company, Code 3 Collectibles will continue to operate its online business in an effort to sell all remaining inventory until further notice.

Arnie Rubin, founder of Funrise Toy Corporation, launched Code 3 Collectibles in 1997, aiming to ignite the emotional chord between Funrise Toys and the little kid in big kids the adult toy collector. Code 3 Collectibles focused on producing high quality, limited edition die-cast replicas of emergency and firefighting vehicles, but also held licenses to create collectibles for Smithsonian Air and Space Products, Star Wars licensed products and a line of 3-D movie posters under the brand Legendary Casts.

We have been passionate about the Code 3 Collectibles brand since we launched in 1997. During that time, we have had an amazing connection with our collector base. We appreciated their passion and loyalty. Unfortunately, the recent economic downturn has made it extremely difficult to continue the high standards of manufacturing that has made Code 3 Collectibles who we are, said Arnie Rubin, CEO of Code 3 Collectibles.

Funrise Toy Corporation and Code 3 Collectibles are headquartered in Van Nuys, CA, and are wholly-owned subsidiaries of Matrix Holdings Limited. Arnie Rubin is both CEO of Funrise and Code 3 Collectibles, and Vice Chairman of Matrix.

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Flying Poodles Wins Prestigious Parents Choice Award Best Mobile App 2011

Emerald Hills, CA (PRWEB) October 29, 2011

Just in time for the holidays, an adventure, an emergency, a rescue, and the most adorable cast of characters to meet Christmas in ages. Flying Poodles is a new classic children's holiday tale. Karen Morss, author, commented, 'We are thrilled to receive this award. The magical world of the Flying Poodles comes alive on the iPad. To be able to share this story with children all over the world is our heart's delight.'

Flying Poodles - A Christmas Story is available in the iTunes App Store and as a hardcover book at http://www.Flying-Poodles.com. A portion of the proceeds support Smile Train, saving the world one smile at a time. View a trailer of the book at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p2uHSfsGhB0

Parents Choice Awards Committees identify the very best products for children of different ages and backgrounds, and of varied skill and interest levels. The Parents Choice Awards

2011 Holiday Season Must-Have Accessories for iPad

South Burlington, VT (PRWEB) October 29, 2011

iPad 2 will almost certainly be one of the most coveted gifts this holiday season, but you dont have to spring for the actual iPad to win some major points with the lucky recipient. Thats because most iPad users soon discover there are certain accessories that are indispensable, according to the experts at Small Dog Electronics, the third largest Apple Specialist in the U.S. The recommendations theyve compiled below, based on their sales statistics, represent the most popular and frequently purchased add-ons for new iPad users within a few months of ownership. And all make perfect, budget-friendly gifts and stocking stuffers.

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World Premiere of "Dark Girls" Set For 2011 Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF)

Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) August 22, 2011

The world premiere of the documentary Dark Girls (http://www.officialdarkgirlsmovie.com), will take place during the 2011 Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), September 8 18, 2011. The revealing documentary from Directors/Producers Bill Duke (Duke Media) and D. Channsin Berry (Urban Winter Entertainment) uncovers colorism bias toward women with darker skin and its multigenerational effect in cultures around the world. Women from Latin America, Asia, and the United States share their poignant stories. Until we heal women we cannot heal the world, Berry explains. Also featured in the film are interviews with Academy Award nominee Viola Davis, comedian Michael Colyar, and actress Anna Maria Horsford. Duke states, We are thankful for the support of TIFF and the opportunity to showcase our film on such an important worldwide stage.

TIFF Dark Girls Screening Times:

Sunday, September 11, 7:30 p.m. at the TIFF Bell Lightbox 5 (Press); Wednesday, September 14, 9:15 p.m. at the Ryerson; Thursday, September 15, 10:00 a.m. at the TIFF Bell Lightbox 5 (Press); Friday, September 16, 6:30 p.m. at the Scotiabank Theatre 1; Sunday, September 18, 4:00 p.m. at AMC 10.

About TIFF

TIFF is a charitable cultural organization whose mission is to transform the way people see the world through film. An international leader in film culture, TIFF projects include the annual Toronto International Film Festival