BOISE, Idaho and Miami, Florida–

(PRWEB) February 01, 2012 — CradlePoint, a leader in enterprise connectivity, today announced its participation as an industry spokesperson at the 2012 M2M Evolution Conference. Hosted in Miami, M2M Evolution brings together a variety of industry stalwarts to help set the direction, address challenges, and discuss the application of Machine-to-Machine’s (M2M) growing pervasiveness. CradlePoint’s Vice President of Business Development, Ken Hosac, will speak about the impact of wireless broadband as a primary connection to ensure business continuity specifically within the healthcare and SmartGrid markets.

A leader in the 3G/4G market, CradlePoint developed its CradlePoint COR Series specifically to meet the space constraints and connectivity challenges of the M2M market. CradlePoint’s COR Series provides instant and reliable 3G primary connections for a multitude of applications, including retail, kiosks, digital signage, surveillance and monitoring. Unlike other embedded 3G routers in the market, the COR series provides multiple Ethernet ports and robust Modem Health Monitoring (MHM) to self-monitor and to maximize modem uptime. Large deployments of these devices can be managed using CradlePoint’s WiPipe Central management software to monitor, configure, and upgrade geographically-dispersed systems without requiring on-site technical resources.

“I am looking forward to both attending and speaking at this year’s M2M Conference,” said Hosac. “As wired and wireless network infrastructures converge, the M2M market has turned to CradlePoint to keep up with the growing need for reliable, high-bandwidth M2M networks that can be quickly integrated and deployed without the constraints typically associated with wired connectivity. CradlePoint’s suite of M2M solutions is deployed across a variety of applications and industries that require an affordable and highly reliable 24/7 connectivity solution. CradlePoint’s expanding footprint within the wireless market affords us a unique vantage point to see the industry’s evolution and growth.”

CradlePoint’s Ken Hosac is slotted to speak on two different panels:

Wednesday, February 1, 2012

2:30-3:15 p.m.

Remote Patient Care: No Longer Out of Sight or Out of Mind

Tracking Alzheimer’s patients is not about the diagnostics but about the location. Many Alzheimer’s patients live at home or at a facility where the grounds are designed for their comfort. However the patients’ disorientation can lead to roaming. Monitoring location is essential for the quality of life. This session covers the use of remote health care systems to track the whereabouts, and the status of patients.

Friday, February 3, 2012

10:00-10:45 a.m.

Smarter Solutions for the Smart Grid

Ironically, as most carriers talk about dumb networks, most utilities see the SmartGrid as being utility centric. The real question is: “What are the opportunities for really smart applications, and how can they be delivered?” Are the smarts really in the grid, or at the edge?

About CradlePoint

At CradlePoint, we believe in speed, reliability, and versatility. The cloud should always be accessible and highly secure. With support for over 350 modems on more than 70 different carriers, we define excellence in connectivity. Specializing in failover, machine-to-machine (M2M), and primary connections, our solutions are purpose built for PCI compliant networks and can increase system availability from 99% to 99.9%. As the first to pioneer and fully enable high-speed LTE in our solutions, we maximize the potential of the cloud for businesses worldwide. CradlePoint is a privately held company in Boise, Idaho. Learn more at CradlePoint.com.

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Greenville, MS (PRWEB) February 14, 2012

Tropicana Entertainment Inc. (the “Company”) announced today that Lighthouse Point Casino in Greenville, Mississippi, will be expanded and rebranded as Trop Casino Greenville.

Expected to debut in early May 2012, Trop Casino Greenville will feature a new land-side casino floor with new gaming machines, an improved dining experience at the new Big Waters Grille and other renovations to create a new and improved entertainment experience for customers in the Greenville region. The Company estimates that the expansion of Lighthouse Point Casino into Trop Casino Greenville will cost approximately $ 6.8 million and is expected to create approximately 120 construction jobs.

“We are excited to announce this project for the Delta region because we are confident that our newly expanded and rebranded property will help us provide an outstanding entertainment experience, attract new customers and serve as an important anchor for Greenville’s outstanding downtown revitalization efforts,” said Chris Strobbe, regional general manager of Lighthouse Point and Jubilee casinos.

As part of the project, the operations of Jubilee Casino, also located in Greenville, will be consolidated into Trop Casino Greenville and the current Jubilee Casino riverboat facility will be closed, currently expected to occur in mid-April. Strobbe continued, “We will transfer many of our dedicated employees from Jubilee to Trop Casino Greenville to accommodate the expanded operation, and employees not transferred will certainly be considered for future positions.”

The newly rebranded and expanded facility will feature approximately 550 slot machines and 7 table games, as well as an improved customer experience with convenient parking and easy access to the gaming floor. Trop Casino Greenville also includes the nearby Greenville Inn & Suites, a 41-room suite hotel owned and operated by the Company, which offers free shuttle service to and from the casino. Additionally, Trop Casino Greenville customers will benefit from the introduction of the Trop Advantage® customer rewards program, which will allow customers to redeem rewards at the Greenville facility or at other Tropicana properties located in Indiana, Louisiana, Nevada, New Jersey and Aruba.

“The introduction of Trop Casino Greenville will be a big win for downtown revitalization in Greenville,” said Betty Lynn Cameron, director of Main Street Greenville. “A more upscale entertainment facility will enhance a visitor’s experience and also our ability to attract new businesses and more people to Greenville… especially downtown.”

About Tropicana Entertainment, Inc.

Tropicana Entertainment Inc. is a publicly traded company that, along with its affiliates, owns or operates 9 casinos and resorts in Indiana, Louisiana, Mississippi, Nevada, New Jersey and Aruba including approximately 6,048 hotel rooms, 7,583 slot positions and 231 table games. The company is based in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements. This press release contains statements relating to the Company’s plans, objectives, expectations and intentions, events and plans that are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements represent the Company’s estimates and assumptions only as of the date of this press release. Such statements include, without limitation, statements regarding the Company’s plans to expand Lighthouse Point Casino and rebrand the property as Trop Casino Greenville, and the timing for such plans, the Company’s plans to consolidate the operations of its Jubilee Casino, anticipated benefits of the Company’s capital expenditures and marketing programs, statements regarding the Company’s current plans regarding its employees, and statements regarding any potential benefits to Greenville as a result of the Company’s expansion plans. These forward-looking statements are based upon assumptions made by the Company as of the date of this press release and are subject to known and unknown risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated. Such risks and uncertainties include, without limitation, any difficulties, delays, unanticipated costs or other challenges to consummating such expansion and consolidation efforts, in whole or in part, in a timely manner, and the additional risk factors described in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company expressly disclaims any duty to provide updates to any forward-looking statements made in this press release, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

CONTACT:

Chris Strobbe

Regional General Manager

(662) 379-4142

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Michael J. Broderick

Hollywood, FL (PRWEB) January 11, 2012

Seasoned casino and resort management professional, Michael J. Broderick has been selected as the new director of marketing and promotions, Seminole Casino Hollywood. He brings more than 20 years of casino marketing experience to the position, having recently relocated from Lac du Flambeau, Wisc., where he had served as director of marketing of Lake of the Torches Resort Casino since 2007.

The fully bilingual-in-Spanish executive will be responsible for the day-to-day management of all the casino’s advertising, marketing, public relations, entertainment, social media, and promotional programs. He reports to Adrian Fox, Seminole Casino Hollywood general manager. “With the breadth and depth of Michael’s casino marketing, promotional, and innovative entertainment experience, we expect great things from him for Seminole Casino Hollywood in the future,” remarked Fox. “We are excited to have Michael join our team.”

“I’m thrilled to relocate to South Florida and work for the historic Seminole Casino Hollywood, where the Native American Indian casino movement was born more than 30 years ago,” said Broderick. “It is a huge opportunity for me, both personally and professionally, to be part of such a nationally-renowned organization. I look forward to helping the company and the Tribe continue with its phenomenal growth and prestigious recognition.”

Prior to Lake of the Torches Resort Casino, Broderick served as the director of marketing for Twin River casino in Lincoln, Rhode Island, and Ute Mountain Casino – Hotel and Resort in Towaoc, Colo. He also was player development manager of The Mill Casino – Hotel in North Bend, Ore., and marketing operations manager of Trump 29 Casino (now Spotlight 29 Casino) in Coachella, Calif.

Harvard University Graduate School certified, Broderick received his bachelor’s degree and master’s degree in business management from California Coast University, and his associate in science degree in business administration from the Corporacion National de Education Professional, Chile.

About Seminole Casino Hollywood

Seminole Casino Hollywood pioneered Indian gaming when it opened as the country’s first large stakes bingo hall in 1979, eventually expanding with gaming machines and poker. It is now home to 1,150 state-of-the-art slot machines such as Diamond Lotto, the Seminole exclusive Super 6 Lotto, and hot titles like Sex & the City, Wizard of Oz, Lord of the Rings, Wheel of Fortune, and Monopoly; Florida’s only smoking-friendly poker room with 10 tables featuring free drinks and no limit high stakes games 24/7; table games including Three Card Poker, Spanish 21, Mini-Baccarat, War, Ultimate Texas Hold ’em and Pai Gow Poker; and a high stakes bingo room. Seminole Casino Hollywood also features a full service bar, two delis, and an all-you-can-eat buffet restaurant open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

The Seminole Casino Hollywood is located one block south of Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Hollywood at 4150 North State Road 7 (U.S. Highway 441) in Hollywood, Florida. For more information call 954-961-3220 or 1-866-2-CASINO or visit http://www.seminolehollywoodcasino.com

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(PRWEB) February 15, 2012

At the Business Forum held in Tel Aviv on 24th January 2012, entrepreneurs from Cyprus and Israel gathered to discuss business interests and the latest gas exploration developments. Meridian Trust Corporate & Fiduciary Services director Maria Saveriadou was one of the Cypriot delegates taking part: “the event was a genuine success. The enthusiasm and friendly atmosphere amongst the many professionals I met clearly indicated that previous satisfactory collaborations between our countries are set to escalate to impressive levels over the next few years”.

The event was co-organised by the Cyprus Ministry of Commerce, the Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and the Israeli Chamber, with focus being on the common and sizable prospects of the two communities since the discovery of gas in their respective Exclusive Economic Zones (EEZ). As a result of the latest developments, future business cooperation between the two territories is welcome and certain to solidify within that sector.

The importance of energy developments cannot be underestimated of course, and this is the obvious focus of growing dealings between the two regions. Saveriadou believes that within her area of legal expertise, namely Cyprus company formations, there will be significant growth so as to accommodate new trade and business that will derive as a result of these mutual co-operations.

However, progress and ties within the conventional sectors are also necessary for economic growth, and industries from both communities are encouraged to create suitable conditions for the expansion of trade relations between them in order to realize this growth.

In the trying economy in Europe, Cyprus’ ranking is 40th out of 183 in the World Bank’s “Doing Business Report 2012”, a rise from last year’s 49th. Significantly, a show of interest by Israeli businesspersons in Cyprus companies within corporate, real estate and the tourism industries was evident, as was the issue of establishing casinos on the island. Cooperation within the medical field was also indicated.

Growth in the number of Cyprus company formations will be substantial, with businesses being established island wide to accommodate the varied commerce surrounding gas exploration. Saveriadou continued: “We have been supporting clients with their offshore company businesses for over a decade now. Acting as trustees and fiduciary service providers to Cyprus companies is our forte, and the delivery of expert qualified counsel and services is our tradition. As for myself, my staff and my peers, we are really looking forward to this new and productive phase with our Israeli neighbours.”

The good trading communications between Cyprus and Israel will prove easy to maintain and enhance especially now that mutual work surrounding gas exploration are imminent. Apart of the realm of business however, are our ties on a more human level: we live barely 250 miles apart making travel extremely handy, and we share similarities in music, cuisine, climate and family values.

The Cyprus company formation process begins with choosing and receiving approval of a company name from the Registrar of Companies. A qualified legal representative must submit documents to the relevant authorities, the company is then registered with our local tax authority, and if required the company will be registered with the VAT office. For more information please call Meridian Trust on +357 24812050, or email us on info(at)meridian(hyphen)trust(dot)com.

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Knud Møller wins $ 2,000,000.00 Playing FreeLotto.com

New York, NY (PRWEB) February 01, 2012

Knud Møller, a 57 year old father of three from Greenland, became a $ 2,000,000.00 winner on October 25, 2011. Like many, Møller faced financial hardship over the past few years. When he came across FreeLotto.com ®, a website that offers players six daily games with a chance to win over $ 11,000,000.00, he was excited about the opportunity.

Møller played the free game initially but after two weeks decided to take advantage of the FreeLotto Automatic Subscription Ticket (F.A.S.T.) optional service that automatically plays a user’s lucky numbers for all six games every day, as well as, FreeLotto’s Prize Doubler option that doubles a player’s winnings automatically. He selected his numbers for all six games, a combination of his family’s birthdays, submitted his credit card to pay the small monthly service fee, and hoped for the best.

Over the first few months of his F.A.S.T. membership, Møller won a handful of small prizes including $ 5.00 which he donated to Child Welfare Fund International through FreeLotto’s Click2Give charity program. The Click2Give program enables prize winners to donate all or a portion of their prize winnings to one of 23 charities that participate in the program. FreeLotto’s Click2Give charity program was started in 2003 and to date players have donated a total of $ 1,139,445.18.

When Møller won the jackpot on October 25, 2011, he was totally surprised and didn’t quite believe it. The prize will be paid in annual installments of $ 80,000.00 over the course of twenty-five years. Møller has already decided to donate $ 10,000.00 to Child Welfare Fund International, saying, “I have always wanted to support welfare work for kids. It is a cause that is close to my heart.”

During the interview, Møller told the FreeLotto Prize Team, that he is “very thankful and very happy,” and said the win will make him “free from economic worries. My liberty will be much greater in relation to now – I will feel much more at ease with the daily expenses.” He plans to use the winnings to support his children, specifically their educations as well as save for a house in Nuuk, the capital city. He plans to keep his job with the Greenland government where he works as a translator because he loves it, but will take a few months off in the summertime to enjoy his win, take a trip to Denmark, and spend time on his hobbies – boating, fishing, and hiking along the fjords.

About FreeLotto.com®

Freelotto.com® is the largest online lottery-style sweepstakes website. Since 1999, FreeLotto® has awarded over $ 95 million in cash and prizes. FreeLotto.com is an advertising supported website that offers players the chance to win cash everyday with the following games: FreeLotto® $ 1 Million Cash Classic, $ 10K Fast Cash, $ 100K Pay Off Your Mortgage, $ 50K Win A Car, $ 100K Giveaway and $ 10 Million FreeLotto® Superbucks. To participate in FreeLotto®, players log onto http://www.FreeLotto.com, select their numbers on a gameboard and then click an advertising banner or answer a question to submit their bet for free. To learn more, visit: http://www.FreeLotto.com.

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ATLANTA (PRWEB) January 17, 2012

The Rainmaker Group, the leading provider of revenue management and profit optimization solutions to the multifamily and gaming/hospitality industries, today announces BRE Properties, a nationally recognized real estate investment trust and leading developer and manager of apartment communities in the major metropolitan markets of California and Seattle, Washington, has selected LRO for the portfolio’s revenue management solution. BRE Properties has initiated the platform implementation process across a portfolio of approximately 85 communities representing 24,000 units.

“BRE Properties’ decision to partner with Rainmaker is an enormous win for our organization,” said Andrew Rains, executive vice president for The Rainmaker Group. “The adoption of revenue management strategies among the leading multifamily companies has grown substantially in the last year thanks to the measurable impact the software can deliver to the bottom line. With the addition of this portfolio to our client roster, LRO now represents 9 of the 13 apartment REITS in the marketplace.”

BRE Properties conducted an extensive review process of the industry’s revenue management solutions before selecting a partner for its pricing and optimization strategies. Rainmaker’s unique corporate culture and business processes closely aligned with BRE Properties’ vision for revenue management and ultimately influenced the company’s decision.

“We’re excited to take this next step in the evolution of our revenue management practices; we believe the LRO product will integrate well with our core platform and supercharge our pricing discipline and strategies,” said Scott Reinert, Executive Vice President, Operations for BRE. BRE’s Vice President of Business Intelligence, Steve Snell added, “We are very pleased with the selection of Rainmaker LRO as our revenue management solution. We look forward to this partnership and the opportunity to further enhance our ability to maximize revenue growth.”

Rainmaker LRO™ is the leading multifamily lease rate optimization solution used to maximize revenue from apartment leases. The system calculates optimized pricing based on hundreds of factors that influence rate setting, including traffic and lease duration, move-in dates, competitive affects and other metrics. The system also produces enterprise-wide demand forecasts by measuring and analyzing historical and current market metrics and performing calculations necessary for occupancy predictions that are dynamically updated as market conditions change.

About BRE Properties

BRE Properties, based in San Francisco, California, focuses on the development, acquisition and management of apartment communities located primarily in the major metropolitan markets of Southern and Northern California and Seattle. BRE directly owns 78 multifamily communities (totaling 21,971 units) and has joint venture interests in an additional 12 apartment communities (totaling 3,856 units). BRE Properties is a real estate investment trust (REIT) listed in the S&P MidCap 400 Index. For more information on BRE Properties, please visit our website at http://www.breproperties.com.

About Rainmaker

The Rainmaker Group is a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner and industry-leading provider of revenue management and profit optimization solutions to owners/operators in the multifamily housing and gaming/hospitality industries. Rainmaker software, coupled with professional business consulting services, enables multifamily housing operators to maximize revenue from apartment leases and helps operators of casino hotels and other hospitality enterprises secure the most valuable customers to increase their profitability. Rainmaker software delivers real results for multifamily housing operators such as Archstone, AvalonBay Communities, Equity Residential, Post Properties, Simpson Housing, Mid-America Apartment Communities and many others. Gaming/Hospitality clients include casino/hotel organizations such as Atlantis The Palm Dubai, Caesars Entertainment, IP Casino Resort Biloxi, Isle of Capri Casinos, MGM Resorts International, Omni Hotels & Resorts, Wynn Las Vegas and other leading companies. Headquartered in northern Atlanta, GA, Rainmaker is a solid, profitable, rapidly growing, privately held company. For more information, visit http://www.LetItRain.com.

Media Contact:

Don Canfield

LinnellTaylor Marketing

(303) 682-3942

don(at)linnelltaylor(dot)com

Company Contact:

Nancy Nevins

The Rainmaker Group

(678) 578-5700

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Last opportunities to nominate a team to carry the Paralympic Flame

(PRWEB) January 11, 2012

The start of 2012 sees the last opportunities to nominate people to carry the Paralympic Flame during the London 2012 Paralympic Torch Relay.

     Sainsbury’s nomination campaign starts today in their stores across the UK
    BT’s campaign has received over 500 nominations to date and runs until Friday 20 January
    Lloyds TSB campaign received thousands of nominations

The three Presenting Partners for the London 2012 Paralympic Torch Relay, BT, Lloyds TSB and Sainsbury’s, are searching for inspirational Torchbearers, to work in teams of five, to carry the Paralympic Flame during an overnight Torch Relay from Stoke Mandeville to the Opening Ceremony of the Paralympic Games at the Stadium in Stratford, East London.

Today (11/1) Sainsbury’s will launch its public nomination process, the last of the three campaigns run by the Presenting Partners. The campaign will give customers in its stores across the UK an opportunity to nominate a team or individual from their local community who they feel has inspired them. The campaign will run until Tuesday 14 February.

Successful nominees will have displayed the Paralympic values of courage, determination, inspiration and equality to make a difference or push the boundaries of what is achievable.

Sebastian Coe, Chair of LOCOG, said: “All around the UK there are teams or individuals that embody the Paralympic values and make a difference to the lives of others. The London 2012 Paralympic Torch Relay aims to recognise the contribution of some of these amazing people.

“The Sainsbury’s nomination programme is the final opportunity to put people forward, so if there is a team or individual that you feel deserves recognition for their contribution, then I would encourage you to nominate them.”

BT launched its nomination campaign on Tuesday 13 December and has received over 500 nominations so far. The campaign will run until Friday 20 January.

Lloyds TSB ran its campaign from 18 October to 22 November 2011, during which it received thousands of nominations.

The London 2012 Paralympic Torch Relay programme will begin on Friday 24 August 2012 with the first Flame lighting event to be held in London. Over the Bank Holiday weekend, the greater Belfast area, Edinburgh and Cardiff will each host a Flame lighting moment and an evening Flame Festival.

BT, Lloyds TSB and Sainsbury’s will also select people to carry the Flames lit in Cardiff, Belfast, Edinburgh during their evening Flame Festivals.

A special ceremony and final Flame Festival will be held in Stoke Mandeville, spiritual home of the Paralympic Movement, during which all four flames will be brought together to create the Paralympic Flame .

The Torch Relay will also include nominations from the British Paralympic Association and the International Paralympic Committee.

Notes to editors

Paralympic Torch Relay dates and events:

24 August 2012 – London Flame lighting event

25 August 2012 – Greater Belfast area Flame lighting event and Flame Festival

26 August 2012 – Edinburgh Flame lighting event and Flame Festival

27 August 2012 – Cardiff Flame lighting event and Flame Festival

28 August 2012 – Stoke Mandeville special ceremony to bring together all four Flames to create the Paralympic Flame and 24 hour relay begins

29 August 2012 – Paralympic Flame arrives at the Stadium in time for the Opening Ceremony of the Paralympic Games

London 2012 Paralympic Torch Relay Presenting Partners

BT is one of the world’s leading providers of communications solutions and services, operating in more than 170 countries. Its principal activities include the provision of networked IT services globally; local, national and international telecommunications services to our customers for use at home, at work and on the move; broadband and internet products and services and converged fixed/mobile products and services. BT consists principally of four lines of business: BT Global Services, Openreach, BT Retail and BT Wholesale.

BT is the official communications services partner of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, and a Presenting Partner of the London 2012 Paralympic Torch Relay.

In the year ended 31 March 2011, BT Group’s revenue was £20,076 million with profit before taxation of £1,717 million.

British Telecommunications plc (BT) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of BT Group plc and encompasses virtually all businesses and assets of the BT Group. BT Group plc is listed on stock exchanges in London and New York. For more information, visit http://www.bt.com/aboutbt

Enquiries relating to BT’s nomination programme for Paralympic Torch Relay Torchbearers should be made to the BT Group Newsroom on its 24-hour number: 020 7356 5369. From outside the UK dial + 44 20 7356 5369.

Lloyds TSB is the exclusive Banking & Insurance Partner of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games and partner of the London 2012 ticketing programme and the Olympic and Paralympic Torch Relays. The Bank is committed to inspire and support young people, businesses and communities across Britain in the lead up to London 2012.

As a National Presenting Partner for the London 2012 Paralympic Torch Relay, Lloyds TSB/Bank of Scotland will be taking the spirit and inspiration of the Paralympic Flame right to the heart of communities across the UK/Scotland. Be the first to hear how to follow the Paralympic and Olympic Flames, through our customer-exclusive programme Trackside. For more information on how Lloyds TSB/Bank of Scotland is helping take the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games to all corners of Britain, visit: http://www.lloydstsb.com/london2012

Sainsbury’s is proud to be a Presenting Partner of the London 2012 Paralympic Torch Relay. Sainsbury’s is committed to promoting a healthier, more active lifestyle for all, regardless of ability, and supporting the values of courage, determination, inspiration and equality on which the Paralympic Movement was founded.

Sainsbury’s will be using its partnership of the London 2012 Paralympic Torch Relay to engage and celebrate those who make a lasting difference in attitudes towards disability in the UK and create opportunities for change in disabled people’s lives.

Sainsbury’s is the first ever Paralympic Games-only sponsor and this landmark commitment to the Paralympic Movement is the largest sponsorship ever of a Paralympic Games.

For further information please contact the London 2012 Press Office on +44 (0)203 2012 100

London 2012 Games partners:

The Worldwide Olympic Partners who support the London 2012 Olympic Games and the National Olympic Committees around the world are Coca-Cola, Acer, Atos, Dow, GE, McDonald’s, Omega, Panasonic, Procter and Gamble, Samsung and Visa.

LOCOG has seven domestic Tier One Partners – adidas, BMW, BP, British Airways, BT, EDF and Lloyds TSB. There are seven domestic Tier Two Supporters – Adecco, ArcelorMittal, Cadbury, Cisco, Deloitte, Thomas Cook and UPS. There are now twenty-eight domestic Tier Three Suppliers and Providers – Aggreko, Airwave, Atkins, Boston Consulting Group, CBS Outdoor, Crystal CG, Eurostar, Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP, G4S, GSK, Gymnova, Heathrow Airport, Heineken UK, Holiday Inn, John Lewis, McCann Worldgroup, Mondo, NATURE VALLEY, Next, Nielsen, Populous, Rapiscan Systems, Rio Tinto, Technogym, Thames Water, Ticketmaster, Trebor and Westfield.

There is one domestic Tier One Paralympic Games-only Partner, Sainsbury’s and one domestic Tier Three Paralympic Games-only Supplier, Otto Bock. The London 2012 Paralympic Games also acknowledges the support of the National Lottery.

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Make-A-Wish Foundation

Anaheim, California (PRWEB) August 30, 2011

SoCal Smackdown, Orange County’s premier non-electronic gaming convention, is proud to announce they will be hosting a “Casino Night,” with all proceeds benefiting the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Orange County and the Inland Empire, and the Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation on Saturday, September 3 at the Anaheim Marriott from 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.

Authentic blackjack tables, poker tables, a craps table and a roulette tables staffed by professionally trained dealers will be available at the event. Attendees will have the opportunity to win prizes in a big-ticket raffle. Please note, absolutely no cash prizes will be awarded.

Admission to the event is $ 25 and guests will receive $ 100 worth of playing chips. Additional chips will be available for purchase at the event. Chips can be exchanged for raffle tickets for a chance to win prizes such as: overnight stays at the Anaheim Marriott and Anaheim Hilton Hotels, as well as gift certificates to renowned Orange County restaurants, retail establishments and more.

To pre-register for the event, please click here, or guests can also register at the event.

“SoCal Smackdown is proud to be partnering with two amazing non-profits and we have set a fundraising goal of $ 5,000,” said Henry Tremblay, co-founder of SoCal Smackdown. “We are committed to this goal just like we are committed to being the best non-electronic gaming convention in Southern California. We are a family-friendly convention based on having fun and playing games with friends, Casino Night is just a natural extension of our convention’s desire to support the local community.”

The four-day convention is the home of hundreds of different non-electronic gaming events, including board, role-playing, collectible card and miniature games. SoCal Smackdown is a family-friendly convention that brings friends together (new and old) with the mutual goal of playing games in a social atmosphere. SoCal Smackdown offers both competitive and non-competitive games for all audiences.

SoCal Smackdown will be taking place September 2-5 at the Anaheim Marriott, 700 W. Convention Way, Anaheim, CA 92802. Convention hours are from 5:00 p.m. on Friday night and run through Monday night at 5:00 p.m. This is 72 straight hours of fun and gaming.

For more details, including a full list of available raffle items, and to register, visit http://www.SoCalSmackdown.com. Online registration will close at midnight on Wednesday, September 1.

Follow SoCal Smackdown on Facebook and on Twitter.

For additional information or to speak with Henry Tremblay, please contact Adam Rosenblum at 714-401-1362, or adam(at)SoCalComm(dot)com.

About the Make-A-Wish Foundation®

The Make-A-Wish Foundation grants the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength and joy. Born in 1980 when a group of caring individuals helped a young boy fulfill his dream of becoming a police officer, the Foundation is now the largest wish-granting charity in the world, with 65 chapters in the U.S. and its territories and 33 international affiliates on five continents. The Foundation has granted 200,000 wishes in the U.S. since its inception in 1980.

Locally, the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Orange County and the Inland Empire has granted more than 5,000 wishes to children in Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino counties. To refer a child or to learn how you can help, visit the organization’s Web site at: http://www.wishocie.org. Phone: (714) 573-WISH (9474).

About the Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation

The Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation (PCRF), a non-profit organization located in Irvine, was founded in 1982 to improve the care, quality of life and survival rate of children with malignant diseases. Since its inception, PCRF has raised over $ 22 million dollars to fund cutting edge research that leads to medically sound treatment protocols for childhood cancers. Much progress has been made – for example, childhood leukemia, once almost certainly fatal, now has a 70% survival rate. But the battle is far from over, as cancer continues to afflict more children under 18 years of age each year than any other disease. Visit PCRF online to learn more: http://www.PCRF-Kids.org. Phone: (949) 859-6312.

About SoCal Smackdown (http://www.SoCalSmackdown.com)

SoCal Smackdown, Orange County’s premier non-electronic gaming convention, will be taking place on Labor Weekend 2011 (Sept. 2-5), at the Anaheim Marriott. This four-day convention is the home of hundreds of different non-electronic gaming events, including board, role-playing, collectible card and miniature games. SoCal Smackdown is a family-friendly convention that brings friends together (new and old) with the mutual goal of playing games in a social atmosphere. SoCal Smackdown offers both competitive and non-competitive games for all audiences.

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Odawa Casino Resort

Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) February 08, 2012

InvoTech Systems, Inc. announced the Odawa Casino Resort (OCR) upgraded its GIMS™ Uniform System inventory software with UHF-RFID technology to automate the inventory tracking and control of thousands of valuable uniforms worn by Team Members at the property. GIMS™ was initially installed at OCR in 2007 with barcode labels attached to the uniforms which were manually scanned for real-time tracking of inventory. Uniforms now have UHF-RFID tags attached that automate the inventory process. Please click here for more information on InvoTech’s hotel systems for efficient operations.

The Odawa Casino Resort, owned and operated by the Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians, realizes the cost saving benefits provided by GIMS™ with less labor required. GIMS™ interfaces with the White Conveyors U-Pick-It System to provide 24-hour automated uniform distribution to approximately 600 Team Members.

Upgrade to RFID tracking tightens loss control; reduces costs in non-revenue producing department

“Odawa Casino Resort values the uniform product that we provide to our Team Members,” said Melissa Richards, Director of Human Resources for OCR. “Since our Wardrobe Department does not generate revenue and uniforms are often lost traveling to and from the laundry, tight inventory control is essential. The new InvoTech system is one of the tools that support our hard working Team Members who proudly represent our Enterprise.”

According to Richards, cost savings are important for many reasons, including the resort’s commitment to contribute to the growth and development of services to both the tribal community and the surrounding Northern Michigan communities.

Richards noted that her department’s loss control initiatives are a model for other property business units. InvoTech installed UHF-RFID readers near doors where uniform carts travel to and from the laundry trucks for hands-free accounting. InvoTech also placed readers over the doors of the property’s automated White Conveyors U-Pick-It System that delivers uniforms to employees. The system tracks when Team Members take delivery of their garments to maintain an accurate inventory of all uniforms.

InvoTech processes make life easier for Wardrobe Team

InvoTech Vice President Jeff Welles said, “InvoTech upgraded GIMS™ with UHF-RFID and developed efficient and effective processes that protect the casino’s uniform investment. The biggest benefit of the UHF-RFID upgrade is that it eliminates daily manual tasks and reduces the labor required to operate GIMS™ and realize its cost saving benefits. The UHF-RFID technology provides the ability to read entire carts of soiled uniforms and racks of clean uniforms at one time – automatically.”

About Odawa Casino Resort

Owned and operated by the Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians, the $ 140 million Odawa Casino Resort in Petoskey, Michigan opened in June 2007 and features 1,300 slot machines, 29 table games, a six-table Poker Room, several restaurants, gift stores, a nightclub, and a 137 room hotel.

About InvoTech Systems

InvoTech Systems, Inc. – a Microsoft Certified Partner – is a leading provider of high quality and innovative inventory control systems for hotels, casinos, resorts, theme parks, and sports arenas. The company’s GIMS™ asset management solution and tracking systems manage uniforms, linens, and laundries. Its SAMS™ systems manage security and guest services operations. Both GIMS™ and SAMS™ provide ultimate control and accountability, streamline operations, improve quality and loss control, and reduce labor. The GIMS™ ultra high frequency, radio frequency identification (UHF-RFID) system in particular, fully automates uniform and linen tracking. This allows managers to eliminate labor from cost centers and instead put staff to work enhancing revenues. The worldwide roster of more than 500 customers includes MGM Resorts International, Ritz-Carlton Hotels, Hyatt Hotels, Starwood Hotels and Resorts, Hilton Hotels, Universal Studios, and Madison Square Garden. InvoTech Systems is rooted in a culture that emphasizes long-term client relationships, superior customer service, and on-going technology innovation and integration. For more information, please visit http://www.invotech.com.

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Las Vegas, NV (PRWEB) January 13, 2012

LCDTVBUYINGGUIDE.COM and PLASMATVBUYINGGUIDE.COM Editors have written detailed features reviews and first impressions reviews and introductions about TVs from the CES 2012 show in Las Vegas. “We are surprised by the variety and quality of the Panasonic LED TV offerings,” states Jack Burden CEAG Contributing Editor. “It looks like there will be at least as many LED Televisions as plasma televisions in Panasonic’s lineup for 2012.” Editors also note that Panasonic will still likely focus most of their top end attention on the Plasma Television category. “One series we want to keep a close eye on this year is the Panasonic TC-L55WT50 which has very good picture quality, a super slim bezel width and depth and is also available in the 47” depth.” Editors note that in the past Panasonic’s larger TV offerings have been focused on the smaller HDTV sizes but this year that’s changed and the company is offering more large LED backlit LCD TVs due to advancements in technology and how well received they were last year.

According to the editors, LG will maintain its plasma television lineup with such high end models as its LG 60PM6700. LG won an Innovations award for its higher end PM9700 plasma TV from CES. “One thing we noticed about these plasma TVs from LG was their nice, deep black levels,” states Robert Wiley – editor and lead reviewer for the company. “They are going to be formidable competition for large LEDs and a great value.”

CEAG’s reviewers also had a good look at the Sharp offerings and commented via their web site review that a great value large LED backlit LCD TV will be the Sharp LC-70LE640U. “This huge 70” TV will join Sharp’s two 80” models in offering exceptional value per inch of viewing area even though its is a lower end line and does not have the best picture quality features. The price could be fantastic.” noted Wiley.

Samsung will continue its popular line of value oriented plasma TVs with for instance Samsung PN51E550 notes plasmatvbuyingguide.com. The company notes that this model will have, “The E550 includes 2 pairs of Samsung’s new and improved 3D glasses. The light weight glasses are far more comfortable and considerably less bulky than many active 3D glasses. The 3D performance on the PN51E550 is improved over previous years. There is plenty of depth in the highly detailed picture and there is less crosstalk an blurring when compared to older models.”

Consumer Electronics Advisory Group Inc. operates several premier buying guide websites, including plasmatvbuyingguide.com, and lcdtvbuyingguide.com, among others. Online since 1999, the company provides objective and thoroughly researched information through professional reviews performed by seasoned reviewers. Editors Robert Wiley and Jack Burden have been reviewing televisions since the first commercial plasma TVs hit the market in year 2000. ISF calibrator John Wirtz has been calibrating televisions professionally for 10 years. The company adheres to strict testing guidelines using the highest caliber equipment. Company web sites have more than 15 million unique visitors each year in the fast growth consumer electronics industry.

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