Blekko Launches the First Web Grepper

(PRWEB) September 14, 2011

blekko, the spam-fighting search engine, announced today the launch of Web Grepper, a new tool that allows users to go beyond keyword search to also look at coded information embedded in webpages. Web Grepper does this by grepping or searching lines of code within Web files to identify relevant or matching domains based on specific topics and search terms. In doing so, the tool gives users access this valuable data and furthers the companys goal of an open and transparent web.

The Web contains an incredible amount of data that keywords cant access: How many sites have Facebook Like or a Google Plus +1 button? How many sites have embedded Lady Gagas Born this Way music video? With Web Grepper, users gain insight into useful, and often unseen, data about websites including advertising, AdWords, back links, cookies, and more information that is embedded within the Web domains file. By enabling users to leverage this data, marketers and consumers who are concerned with transparency can access a truly unique competitive analysis tool based on the coded information in blekkos index.

With Web Grepper, were offering our users unique access to the blekko index and embedded information that cannot be found on other search engines, said Rich Skrenta, CEO of blekko, This allows users to uncover incredibly useful data that was previously inaccessible through a keyword search.

blekko users submit questions to Web Grepper that they would like to see grepped, and the blekko community then votes each day to determine which of these questions will be analyzed, and have the results ultimately showcased in a report. Marketers can also use Web Grepper as a market analysis tool to see the top results.

To ensure that the Web Grepper is not being used as a hacking tool to obtain personal and private information, blekko will be manually reviewing greps and monitoring for malicious data mining behavior, such as collecting credit cards or social security numbers.

About blekko

blekko was founded in 2007 to pursue innovation in search. The company has raised $ 24 million since its founding in 2007 from US Venture Partners and CMEA Capital, as well as leading angel investors including Ron Conway, Mike Maples, Jeff Clavier, and Marc Andreessen. blekko has 25 employees, including former Google and Yahoo! Search engineers.

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Phitek First to Market With Active Noise Rejection Technology to Combat Ambient Noise In Monaural BT Wireless Headsetss

CES, Las Vegas (PRWEB) January 9, 2009

Phitek Systems Limited, the global leader in advanced active noise cancellation technologies, announced today the development of an effective Active Noise rejection solution to significantly improve the quality of voice received over a monaural BT wireless headset in a high noise environment.

Monaural BT headsets provide consumers with a convenient hands free connection to their mobile phones. These devices are typically used "on the go", often in environments compromised by high levels of ambient noise. This creates a significant challenge for the effective utility of the device as noise easily corrupts the intelligibility of the voice signal as received by the microphone as well as compromising the quality of sound delivered to the ear. This reduction in overall sound quality in a two way exchange severely undermines the value proposition in employing such equipment, slowing the rate of market penetration.

To date most solutions for reducing the influence of noise in monaural BT headset applications have focused on improving the quality of the transmitted signal, where a myriad of technologies now exist. Phitek has focused its efforts on developing solutions for enhancing the quality of sound experienced at the receive end of the communication exchange - solutions that directly benefit the user of the device.

Phitek is the first to market with an effective solution for reducing the influence of ambient noise on the quality of sound delivered to the ear. This solution is based on Phitek's proprietary Active Noise Rejection technology, already employed in many of the world's leading premium active noise cancellation headphones, earphones and commercial aviation systems. Phitek has now streamlined this technology in two easy to use components, offering a cost-effective route for customers to integrate ANRTM benefits into their products.

Phitek's ANR platform for monaural BT headsets combines a low power, low noise controller in a System-In-Package (SiP) format with a compact acoustic subsystem to deliver a complete, optimized ANR solution. The acoustic subsystem has been miniaturized and can be easily integrated to meet the customer's ergonomic requirements. The Phitek SiP is a single chip solution, which operates seamlessly with all BT wireless formats. The solution is plug'n'play, enabling any monaural BT device an effective Active Noise Rejection capability.

Mark Donaldson, CEO stated, "Phitek is very pleased to offer its partners with a unique technology to significantly improve the quality of sound delivered by monaural BT headsets in a high noise environment. We believe that this technology will become an important feature in the coming year as it provides such a compelling improvement over the status quo."

Phitek is demonstrating this latest innovation in active noise cancellation technology to selected customers at its suite at the Venetian hotel during the Consumer Electronics Show (CES), held in Las Vegas 8-11 January. For further information and appointments please contact Nicola Gray.

About Phitek Systems Limited

http://www.phitek.com

Phitek Systems is the world's leading supplier of audio enhancement and noise rejection technologies. Focused on innovation and invention, Phitek provides global customers with creative solutions for the effective reduction of ambient noise based on its patented Active Noise Rejection (ANR) technology.

Phitek ANR was originally developed for use in commercial passenger aircraft where background noise is insidious leading to hearing loss, fatigue and stress. Today, Phitek ANR is used by more than 50 airlines worldwide, servicing more than 15 million passengers each year. The technology works by measuring the noise field close to the ear and then calculating an "antinoise" response which is sent to the headphone speaker. The noise and antinoise signals combine to yield near silence. Phitek ANR is very effective at reducing background noise and unlike alternatives tunes its response to suit prevailing noise conditions.

Beyond aviation Phitek ANR technology is utilized by many of the biggest brands in audio and mobile music and has been recognised by leading publications including Wired Magazine, PC Magazine and Macworld as "best-in-class". Phitek's impressive portfolio of patented solutions spans commercial aviation, consumer audio and mobile telephone segments in both in-ear, and on-ear formats. The company recently joined CSR's Bluetooth eXtension partner programme and is active in developing world first solutions for Bluetooth monaural and binaural applications.

Phitek is headquartered in Auckland New Zealand with sales offices located in Hong Kong, San Jose - California, Ottawa, Canada, Tokyo, Japan, and Taipei, Taiwan.

For further information please contact:

Phitek media contacts:

Mark Donaldson, CEO and Founder.

Phone: +64 29 291 6550

Nicola Gray, Marketing Communications Manager

Phone: +64 21 593 331

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Los Angeles to Host the First Annual Kwanzaa Music & Cultural Festival in 2005

Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) June 3, 2004 -

Los Angeles based event production company, Retro88, Inc., announces “The First Annual Kwanzaa Music & Cultural Festival” to take place in Los Angeles December 26, 2005 thru January 1, 2006. The Festival will be the first Kwanzaa festival catering to a national audience and the largest event of its type in the country with plans to attract over 400,000 participants during the seven days of festivities.

The theme of the 2005 Kwanzaa Music & Cultural Festival is, “Love, Honor & Respect for All.” It will feature a formal opening night gala, music and comedy concerts, parties, a Carnival, Cultural Expo, Enrichment Seminars and Workshops, a Battle of the Bands, Fraternity & Sorority Step Show, and a New Year’s Day Concert.

The Kwanzaa Music & Cultural Festival’s Opening Night Gala will be a formal dinner, dance and concert with comments by the festival’s honorary master of ceremony and a key executive from select key sponsors.

The Kwanzaa Music & Cultural Festival will host a R&B/Neo Soul, Jazz/Blues, Gospel, Caribbean/African, Hip-Hop and comedy concert nightly, featuring internationally known recording artists and comedians, for five nights during the second through sixth day of the holiday.

The Kwanzaa Music & Cultural Festival will host five themed parties a night, including: a chaperoned teen party, a college party, a mature adult ole school style party, an international Mardi Gras styled party and a Poetry, Spoken Word and Open Mic lounge. The Festival’s five parties will assure that there is something fun and exciting for young and old to do nightly.

The Kwanzaa Music & Cultural Festival will host a fun filled five day carnival with a unique mix of rides, games, food and entertainment coming together just for the festival assuring nonstop excitement for the entire family.

The Kwanzaa Music & Cultural Festival’s Cultural Expo will truly be a first of its kind. It will feature a breath taking array of international arts & crafts vendors, major corporations, governmental agencies and nonprofit organizations selling and providing attendees a wide variety of goods, services and information. Cultural Expo vendors will be located in one of its six exhibit areas, including: the Experience Africa, Experience American, Experience the Caribbean, Kwanzaa Marketplace, Knowledge Village and the International Exchange exhibits.

The Kwanzaa Music & Cultural Festival will also offer attendees a choice of ten Enrichment Seminars & Workshops hosted by nationally recognized experts. A Battle of the Bands competition featuring marching bands from Historically Black Colleges & Universities competing for a year’s bragging rights. A Fraternity & Sorority step show featuring major Black fraternities and sororities competing for cash and prizes. The festival will culminate with a New Year’s Day Concert featuring performances by the biggest R&B, Neo Soul, Jazz, R&B, Blues, and Reggae acts of the year.

The Kwanzaa Music & Cultural Festival will only get bigger and better as time goes by, future events include: The Kwanzaa Invitational Basketball Tournament, The Kwanzaa Holiday Classic, The Kwanzaa Celebrity Golf Tournament, The Kwanzaa Film Festival and The Kwanzaa Achievement Awards. These events will be phased into the festival’s activities over the 2nd through 5th year of its production.

Lastly and definitely not least, the Kwanzaa Music & Cultural Festival will take place in Los Angeles, California. What better place? What better time? The city of Los Angeles holds many distinctions. L.A. is the entertainment capital of the world, a cultural mecca boasting over 300 museums and a paradise of good weather. From tourist attractions like the Walk of Fame's collection of stars (numbering 2,221 as of April 7, 2003 and growing by one or two a month) to career opportunities like those presented in the expanding biotech industry, Los Angeles is the place to be. It is the only city in the world to host the Summer Olympics twice. Downtown L.A. is the largest government center outside of Washington, D.C. Los Angeles has the only remaining wooden lighthouse in the world (it is located in Fermin Park in San Pedro). Los Angeles has the largest historical theater district on the National Register of Historic Places (located Downtown on Broadway). Southern California's climate has often been described as "perfect" and with good reason. It is mostly sunny and warm with gentle ocean breezes in the summer. The humidity is low with little rain. The last time it snowed in LA was on January 10, 1949, and even then, it was only 3/10 of an inch.

Retro88, Inc. is currently soliciting strategic marketing partners for the Kwanzaa Music & Cultural Festival. The Festival’s strategic marketing opportunities include: Festival Sponsorships, Event Sponsorships, Program Guide Book Advertising space and Booth rentals for the Cultural Expo. The company has a limited number of Festival and Event Sponsorship opportunities and plans to offer them to select corporations, government agencies and nonprofit organizations, on a first come first serve basis. The company will be offering Program Guide Book advertising space and Cultural Expo booth rentals also on a first come basis, with a cut off date expected during the 2nd or 3rd quarter of 2005. From creating brand awareness and entertaining key clients to expanding shelf space and increasing sales, The Kwanzaa Music & Cultural Festival’s strategic marketing opportunities are the ideal marketing platform for businesses large and small to reach the lucrative $ 631 billion African-American consumer market.

Retro88, Inc. is a Los Angeles, California based music, motion picture and live event production company that specializes in developing and producing world class content and events by, for and about African-American consumers.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Ahmad Abdullah

Retro88, Inc.

Phone: (323) 369-1959

FAX: (323) 290-5011

Web Site: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Kwanzaa_Festival_LA/

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First Official Guidebook for Poptropica Publishes Tomorrow

Boston, Mass. (PRWEB) October 12, 2011

Poptropica players can make the most of their adventures on the popular virtual world for kids with tomorrows publication of Poptropica: The Official Guide.

The 192-page official Poptropica guidebook offers Poptropica fans a detailed walkthrough of the site as well as background on the Islands, characters and behind-the-scenes content. The book features sections on popular Poptropica quests, such as Wimpy Wonderland and Steamworks Island. A full-color wall poster is included so fans can easily display their Poptropica pride.

Poptropica creator and author of the bestselling Diary of a Wimpy Kid series Jeff Kinney said, Im very excited that were releasing our first-ever guidebook. When playing on our site, a lot of kids get to a certain point in our quests where they cant figure out what to do next. The guidebook is going to help them get unstuck and to experience all of the great storytelling on Poptropica.

To celebrate the launch of the Poptropica guidebook, kids can participate in a series of scavenger hunts beginning Oct. 13. The book provides tips for decoding the clues in this online hunt to win exclusive prizes for a kids personalized Poptropica avatar.

Now kids can flip through the pages of this great new guidebook and see their favorite Poptropica characters on the printed page, discover more about their favorite Islands and use what they learn to delve more deeply into the virtual world, said Jess M. Brallier, publisher of Poptropica. The launch of this first print book is an exciting next step in the continual evolution of Poptropica.

The new guidebook, the first of many Poptropica books to be published, is part of the sites growing line of branded products designed to provide fans with both an online and offline Poptropica experience. Earlier this year, Poptropica announced a line of Poptropica toys manufactured by Jazwares, Inc. The sets of plush figures, three- and six- inch action figures, and playsets are now available at ToysRUs stores nationwide and online at http://www.Toysrus.com/Poptropica. In addition, beginning in November, fans will be able to find the toys at select Barnes & Noble stores.

Since the virtual worlds launch in 2007, more than 185 million kids worldwide have experienced the spirit of adventure and discovery found by exploring the many Poptropica Islands. Players come from more than 100 different countries and have their web browsers set to more than 70 different languages, ranging from Spanish and Sanskrit to Vietnamese and Croatian.

About Poptropica (http://www.poptropica.com)

Poptropica is a virtual world in which kids explore and play in complete safety. Every month, millions of kids from around the world are entertained and informed by Poptropicas engaging quests, stories and games.

Kids create a Poptropican character to travel the many Islands of Poptropica and use gaming literacy to enjoy a narrative that is often rooted in factual history. Problem-solving skills are honed as kids discover and solve mysteries unique to each Island.

There are always new areas to explore in this ever-expanding world where kids can collect objects, read digital books and comics, watch movies, and compete in head-to-head competition. Parents can always trust that their children are playing and learning in a safe online environment.

Poptropica is published by Family Education Network, a part of Pearson, the education, services and technology company. Pearsons other primary operations include the Financial Times Group and the Penguin Group.

POPTROPICA: The Official Guide

Poptropica (an imprint of Penguin Young Readers Group) / on sale October 13, 2011; $ 12.99 / ISBN: 978-0-448-45726-0 / Ages 8-12

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