CAMPBELL, CA. July 07, 2014 (Marketwired via COMTEX) — Inventergy Global, Inc. (NASDAQ: INVT) (“Inventergy”), announced today that Joe Beyers, Chairman and CEO, and Wayne Sobon, Senior Vice President and General Counsel, have been selected for inclusion in the IAM Strategy 300 – The World’s Leading IP Strategists.

Designed for senior corporate executives, the IAM Strategy 300 serves as a guide to the industry’s top IP strategists and creators of IP value. Published since 2009 by Intellectual Asset Management (IAM) Magazine, the IAM Strategy 300 identifies individuals who are considered by their peers to offer world-class strategic IP advice and services related to the development and implementation of strategies which enable IP owners to maximize the value of their rights portfolios.

“I am very grateful to be included once again in the IAM Strategy 300 and recognized as a world-leading IP strategist,” said Joe Beyers, Chairman and CEO of Inventergy. “It is extremely rewarding to have been chosen by my peers to be considered amongst the elite in the field. My individual success is attributable to the great team that I am surrounded by and the invaluable support they have provided.”

“It is an honor to be selected for the IAM Strategy 300,” said Wayne Sobon, SVP and General Counsel of Inventergy. “It is a great feeling knowing that your hard work and dedication to the intellectual property profession are being recognized.”

Individuals selected for the IAM Strategy 300 were required to receive a minimum of three recommendations from outside their own organization. In addition, IAM undertook an extensive research process to ensure that only individuals who possess exceptional skill sets as well as profound insights into the development, creation and management of IP value were featured in the IAM Strategy 300.

“World-class IP strategists do not see IP from just one perspective; instead, they take a holistic approach to management and value creation, and focus on how both must be aligned to overall business strategy,” explained Joff Wild, Editor of IAM, about the IAM Strategy 300. “The best IP strategists look beyond monetization to understand the range of value creation options available to rights owners. In addition, world-class IP strategists know how to develop solutions based on the circumstances of the situation, create innovative plans and can deliver with great results.”

About Inventergy Global, Inc.

Inventergy Global, Inc. (NASDAQ: INVT) is a Silicon Valley-based intellectual property company dedicated to identifying, acquiring and licensing the patented technologies of market-significant technology leaders. Led by IP industry pioneer and veteran Joe Beyers, the Company leverages decades of corporate experience, market and technology expertise, and industry connections to assist Fortune 500 companies in leveraging the value of their innovations to achieve greater returns. For more information about Inventergy Global, visit www.inventergy.com.

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This is the next generation in Energy drinks We combine over 20 key ingredients in the energy shots formulation so it works to provide the consumer with Clean & Clear Energy that provides focus.

Git-R-Done-Energy will release on July 1. This is the official product of GIt-R-Done Productions and Larry The Cable Guy. Hangover Joe’s spent over 1 year developing and formulating this Healthy Energy Drink. The energy shot is all natural it has no added caffeine and no sugar. This is the next generation in Energy drinks We combine over 20 key ingredients in the energy shots formulation so it works to provide the consumer with Clean & Clear Energy that provides focus.

Git-R-Done Energy is the first energy drink of its type on the market to be powered with Astaxanthin in combination with D-Ribose, which acts in the body like a natural sugar. Astaxanthin, the world’s most powerful antioxidant, helps increase energy by protecting mitochondria, in which food is turned into energy. Astaxanthin is 550 times stronger than Vitamin E, and 6,000 times stronger than Vitamin C. Astaxanthin is a red pigment that occurs naturally in various marine animals, including shrimp, salmon, crabs and lobster. This antioxidant gives salmon the endurance needed to swim upstream. It helps to increase strength, stamina and endurance by removing free radicals from muscle tissue, lessening soreness and helping the body rebound from the stress of exercise and labor. The healthy energy shot will add in athletic performance as well and proved hours and hours of long lasting energy

Ribose is used to improve performance and the ability to exercise by boosting muscle energy. Ribose has also has been used to improve symptoms of chronic fatigue syndrome because it creates energy in the body. Overall this is a super energy shot. The product is Berry Blast (registered trademark) in flavor and uses the natural sweetener Stevia, which has gained national attention as an all-natural alternative to sugar and artificial sweeteners. Having used only the best all-natural ingredients, we are proud to have created a great tasting energy drink that is both effective and healthy for consumers. We have a lot of science behind this Energy Drink. We also have one of America leading celebrity backing the brand with Larry The Cable Guy. He has millions and millions of fans and they are going to want to try this drink. We call it Fuel For Working Folks. We believe this will GIT-R-Done for Hangover Joe’s we are also publicly traded and our stock ticker is HJOE.

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Etoro Gift Card/Coupon/ Sign up Bonus

Etoro a social network trading broker where you can copy other successful traders has been offering a coupon to attract would be traders to their platform.

Etoro are requiring people to sign up with their facebook accounts to retrieve the gift card’s bonus. This will be put in their accounts after they join. The reaction from people to this coupon has had a profound effect to those joining and getting their feet wet with the broker. 

Etoro has a variety of securities to trade from commodities,stocks and currencies. The amount of securities may not be as much as many brokers out there as they are only three commodities to trade and that is Silver, Gold and Oil. This also shows that Etoro also do need to step up their game in other areas in it’s platform. Etoro is a contracts for different broker and is the world’s largest social investment network with 3 million registered users.

Etoro marketing campaigns just as this enticing gift card have brought it above many brokers to win awards and peoples hearts. The fact you can copy highly profitable traders like Julio Rus Fernandez who has had 406 winning trades and 2 losing trades in the last year. You can see a traders stats and follow them as if it was facebook and get alerted everytime they open trades. This etoro gift card could possibly start you off on climbing to the top and have people copying your trades. Etoro pay their guru’s from the number of copiers they have. Etoro give you a option to earn from your copiers which has had droves trading to be the most copied. To get the gift card click here and go to create account you will receive your gift card and chance to trade your way up or copy top traders.

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Chris Carpenter has launched a system named as Info Cash 2. He has a staggering history of big launches and has already paid millions of dollars to affiliates. Info Cash 2 customers get to make big bucks online without a website, a product, an email list and cold calling of face to face selling. This course comprises of three phases. Info Cash 2 students learn the fundamentals of affiliate marketing first and then are induced to proceed further through 3 distinct learning phases.

In the first phase, students turn into well paid affiliates. This phase has been specifically created for novices, unrested affiliates and bloggers who are searching for a unique strategy to make bulk of dollars online. In this step, students are presented with direct linking maneuvers, tried and tested methods and advanced affiliate marketing strategies. In phase 2, students are demonstrated how to build their own email list and begin a WordPress blog.

This phase consists of training on copywriting, list building, conversion tracking along with online publishing. As students proceed, they get down to support their affiliate marketing crusades and bring forth a more dependable income through their blog. In the 3^rd and final phase, Info Cash students pick up how to construct a full blown information product from start to finish.

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The students incur full accession to the “Profit From Your Passion Blueprint”, which is an encompassing and extensive course on building information products. It was antecedently sold for $147. The students also learn how to make money using fan pages and how to tap into the viral nature of Facebook.

Moreover, students beget this system completely free as part of their scheduled Info Cash membership. This step makes students learn how to create their own informational product. The whole program includes hundreds of hours of video training modules along with written and downloadable materials. It is one training course which is undoubtedly the solution for anyone who has ever been interested in building their own business online or even for individuals who are prepared to get away from the 40-hour work week.

The man behind this revolutionary course, Chris Carpenter breaks down everything that people need to know to construct their online business successfully. This system is the most convenient and easiest way to generate money online. There is an enormous amount of content included inside this course which makes students work at their own pace while they earn monthly commissions. 

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This course demands little or no technical skills and experience. Their latest training video modules brings out a huge opportunity through Microsoft Bing and the brand new Facebook Graph search engine. 

For more information on Info Cash, please visit the official website here: www.chrisc.om/info-cash/

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Cash Cloud Commissons is built using a certain binary options brokerage in cognition because of which users can place trades from within the app itself, saving valued seconds when receiving signals. This program concentrates primarily on currencies and executes timescales of 15 current asset values as well as 30 minutes. The program revolves about binary options trading. What it does is looks at the trade options and renders a signal indicating what type of trade to place.

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Within no time, they would want people to sign up for their “cloud” hosting package which is affordable unlike most of the other hosting packages. If people’s website received a lot of traffic, Cash Cloud Commissions has the power to handle it properly.

It is a free signal generating software which scans the current et hinging upon specific factors, foretells what the final resultant of a trade would be and renders people with the out-turn, whether to place a “Call” or a “Put” on a specified trade and the time frame. This takes all the planning and analyzing out of trading for the users. In the opening feature to the program, it clearly specifies the off chance if people have had any experience at all with internet advertising then this system is not for them.

Cash Cloud Commissions is only setup and keyed for the naive internet marketing newbie and provides for them an exceptionally positive set system to follow along. People have to buy domain and hosting then fabricate keyword specific websites utilizing two diverse programming apparatuses. They then have to select the products to publicize and tack together an email listing. Then finally, drive traffic to their websites. This program contains potently set out features venturing through each one phase of the method.

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The program also enables people to choose their own industry niche but only from one they have pre-approved and confirmed as being able to generate the level of revenue they indicated. The entire process is laid out for people, full training offered in a way which makes any outcome except complete success beyond the bounds of possibility.

For more information, please visit the official website here. 

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Latitude 360 (LATX) (L360), an award-winning, premier upscale casual dining and state-of-the-art entertainment venue operator, today announced the signing of a lease whereby its construction build-out costs will be funded by Duke Realty (DRE), the owner and manager of The Shops at West End (1621 West End Boulevard in St. Louis Park, MN). Latitude 360’s brand new 43,000 square-foot venue is slated to open during Q1 2015 at this central location, easily accessible from two major thoroughfares, I-394 and Highway 100.

“We’re truly excited to announce Latitude 360 is coming to The West End. They have an exciting concept that expands entertainment options for people of all ages – kids, parents, and grandparents, in addition to those who frequent West End for its exceptional night life,” said Josh Budish, Vice President, Leasing and Development for Duke Realty’s Minneapolis-St. Paul operations, which owns and manages The Shops at West End. “Latitude 360 will add yet another dimension to our already eclectic mix of retail, dining and entertainment.”

CEO/Founder of Latitude 360 Brent Brown stated, “Our team is extremely excited to bring the one-of-a-kind Latitude 360 EXPERIENCE to The Shops at West End early next year. We believe this particular location in the affluent suburb of St. Louis Park – just minutes from the heart of the city – is a perfect spot to demonstrate the ‘ripple effect’ of our concept. As with other L360 locations, we will proactively target corporate and business customers from the region and provide a wide array of on-site options and facilities for hosting their outings and various events.

“As an anchor tenant we will focus on attracting families and singles of all ages from the city and suburbs. The L360 brand is renowned for its award-winning upscale casual dining/beverage service and many popular entertainment options, for your appetizer or dessert. This particular venue will feature 18 luxury bowling lanes, weekly stand-up comedy, live musical performances, dancing to top DJs and VJs, a Vegas-style sports bar with numerous HD screens, plus much, much more,” added Mr. Brown.

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ABOUT LATITUDE 360 (www.Latitude360.com)

An award-winning pioneer of combining premier upscale casual dining with state-of-the-art entertainment in its unique venues. The Company develops, constructs and operates cutting-edge Latitude 360s (from 35,000-85,000 sq. ft.) that appeal to a broad base of consumers and corporate clients. Its three current award-winning locations are based in Jacksonville, FL, Pittsburgh, PA and Indianapolis, IN, with a fourth slated for a fall 2014 (October 17) opening in Albany, NY at The Crossgates Mall. The Company has identified and expects to open a number of new locations in coming years including in The Shops at West End in Minneapolis during Q1 2015. Latitude 360 proudly employs 500 talented individuals and its unique “360 EXPERIENCE” fuses the magic of exceptional food and beverage with multiple entertainment options in upscale, contemporary-designed venues. At Latitude 360, visitors can enjoy the entertainment as their appetizer or dessert! The wide array of entertainment options include:

• The 360 Grille & Bar – A casual yet contemporary American restaurant.
• The Lanes – Luxury bowling lanes with leather couches and cutting-edge audio/visual systems on every lane, creating an upscale, lounge-like atmosphere.
• The Cinegrille – A dine-in movie theater featuring home theater-style seating.
• Game Room – The latest offering in hi-tech electronic video, redemption games and prizes.
• Latitude LIVE – A live performance theater with a full-stage, high-end theatrical sound and lighting systems and seating for 170-300+ guests. Features live comedy on Friday and Saturday.
• HD Sports Theater – A sports theater with multiple HD screens, similar to sports books in Vegas.
• The AXIS Bar & Stage – A unique bar, dance floor and stage with weekend performances by the hottest DJs and regional bands.
• Latitude LIT Cigar Lounge –comfortable leather furniture, cocktail-style seating and HD TVs playing your favorite sporting events. Amber cocktails and, of course, the finest cigars are also available.

For information about the Latitude 360X VIP Rewards Card and the Latitude 360X Club Membership Cards, visit the “360 VIP” section of the Company’s website at http://latitude360.com/rewards/

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It’s a race against the clock in a Catch-22 situation. In my view, Argentina “bet the farm” that the hedge funds would cave and, now has placed the country in the path of fiscal disorder. This potential default was 10 years in the making and is now a big “game of chicken.”
— Steve Picarillo

Another sovereign default may be just days away as Argentina works to dodge its second default in 13 years. While Argentina’s government remains hopeful, it repeated its unwillingness to move in negotiations with creditors. “Time is short and the stakes are large,” Steve Picarillo, President of Creative Advisory Group. Inc. said in a statement. 

“Indeed, the Argentinian government has until the end of Wednesday to reach an agreement with hedge funds whose refusal to accept a “hair cut” on the c. $1.5 billion of restructured debt,” added Mr. Picarillo. Argentina stated that it is unable to comply with court orders requiring that the hedge funds be paid if the majority of bondholders who swapped their bonds for lower-valued bonds in the past decade are paid. Argentina was due to make a $539-million payment on the restructured bonds on June 30. The 30-day grace period expires Wednesday.

Argentine President, Cristina Fernandez, has refused to negotiate with the hedge funds that have spent more than a decade litigating for payment in full. Now, officials are holding last-ditch talks with the US court-appointed mediator charged with resolving the stalemate.

“The US District court ruling has placed the Sovereign in a very difficult position, barring it from making payments on its restructured debt without also paying the holdouts the full $1.3 billion it owes the hedge funds,” Picarillo added. The concern is that Argentina’s 2005 and 2010 debt restructuring deals, which creditors accepted a 70-percent write-down, could unwind if it pays the hedge funds in full, as these creditors could seek equal treatment, under the “Rights Upon Future Offers” (RUFO) clause. According to the Argentine government, a trigger under this clause may lead the other creditors to file claims worth $120 billion. The RUFO clause expires at the end of the 2014.  Steve noted, “Argentina is likely looking for a way to bridge the gap between 30 July and year-end.”

A default would likely intensify the high-level of economic anxiety in Argentina, which is experiencing significant (15 percent) price inflation (year to 2014) and the potential of another devaluation of the peso.  While the country is in much better financial and political condition than it was in 2001, a default on government bonds could plunge the country into a recession.

Steve Picarillo added. “It’s a race against the clock in a Catch-22 situation. In my view, Argentina “bet the farm” that the hedge funds would cave and, now has placed the country in the path of fiscal disorder. This potential default was 10 years in the making and is now a big “game of chicken”.

“Looking at the larger picture, an Argentine default would further exacerbate the weakness in the global economy, which is under significant geopolitical and economic stress and may not only extend Argentina’s lockout of the capital markets, but could interrupt the international capital markets, especially for the weaker sovereigns,” concluded Mr. Picarillo.

Steve Picarillo is a global financial markets, risk, banking compliance and communications executive with exceptional experience in risk analysis of global banking systems and financial institutions. Mr. Picarillo provides analysis and commentary to the financial community, the media, investors and regulators.

For additional information on Steve, please visit his website at www.stevepicarillo.com.


The opinions in this article are the views/opinions of the author and Creative Advisory Group, Inc. (CAG), based on public information and the author’s experience. This is not a recommendation to buy, sell or trade any security, debt or any other financial instrument. The author and CAG do not hold any interest in any of entities mentioned in this posting, and have no plans of entering into any financial trade in the same in the next 72 hours.

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Unlike its previous default, the government has the money to can keep its economy going. This default is equivalent to about 7 percent of Argentina’s GDP, compared with 40 percent in 2001, when the country defaulted on $100 billion in debt. Yet many citizens are concerned about the prospect of reliving the past.
— Steve Picarillo

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Simon, a global leader in retail real estate, has announced the expansion of its agreement with Mobiquity Technologies, Inc., a leading technology company focusing on location-based mobile solutions, to create “smart malls” in 200+ Simon retail destinations in the U.S. using Bluetooth-enabled iBeacon technology.

Simon’s deployment of Mobiquity’s Mobi-Beacon network, already in place in 75 of its premier shopping destinations, provides a unique, opt-in opportunity for customers to engage with retailers, brands and mall apps for timely and contextually-relevant personalized offers, information and real-time experiences.

“We are constantly seeking ways to enhance the Simon shopping experience through relevant, leading-edge technology,” said Mikael Thygesen, Chief Marketing Officer of Simon. “We are pleased to help facilitate the growing adoption of iBeacon technology and believe it is an important new initiative that will provide Simon, its retailers and brands with interesting, new ways to reach and communicate with shoppers who choose to opt in to the program.”

“The relevant and personalized mobile engagement enabled by our iBeacon-compatible network delivers an entirely new mechanism for mall retailers and brands to provide value to their clientele, and more importantly, create compelling experiences for Simon shoppers,” said Michael Trepeta, co-CEO of Mobiquity Technologies. “The ground-breaking capabilities enabled by the network should inspire every retailer and mall-based brand to develop creative campaigns that engage prospective shoppers and drive traffic from the common areas to their desired location.”

The expansion of the program across a broader number of Simon’s malls, Premium Outlet and Mills centers is expected to be completed by spring of 2015.

About Mobiquity Technologies

Mobiquity Technologies, Inc. (OTCQB: MOBQ) is a technology company focusing on connecting Fans (consumers) and Brands through a single platform. Mobiquity Technologies is attempting to revolutionize the Location Based Mobile Ecosystem by maximizing “Fan Engagement” through its networks utilizing Beacon, Standard Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC and QR technologies. For more information, visit mobiquitynetworks.com and mobiquitytechnologies.com.

About SimonSimon is a global leader in retail real estate ownership, management and development and a S&P100 company (Simon Property Group, NYSE:SPG). Our industry-leading retail properties and investments across North America, Europe and Asia provide shopping experiences for millions of consumers every day and generate billions in annual retail sales. For more information, visit simon.com.

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Italy’s return to recession is further evidence that the euro-zone economy has yet to achieve sustained positive momentum in the first half of 2014. Indeed, country-by-country economic growth in the euro-zone appears to be slowing. An euro-zone recession is a real possibility” – Steve Picaillo

6 August- New York NY- The gross domestic product (GDP) in Italy, the euro zone’s third-largest economy, contracted 0.2% in the second quarter of 2014. This weak number follows a 0.1% contraction in the first quarter. “As a result, after two quarters of shrinking GDP, Italy is officially in recession“, Steve Picarillo, President of Creative Advisory Group, Inc said in a research article.

This is the country’s third recession since 2008. Italy’s economy contracted from 2008 to 2009 and from 2011 to 2013. “Although, the GDP grew by 0.1% in the final quarter of 2013, for the first time after a two-year contraction, the estimate for the second quarter reduces the likelihood of a recovery this year“, Picarillo continued. 

“Italy’s return to recession is further evidence that the euro-zone economy has not gained positive momentum in the first half of 2014″, Mr. Picarillo added. “Indeed, country-by-country economic growth appears to be slowing as the year progresses.” In the three months to June, the Belgium economy slowed. Meanwhile, Germany’s economy is showing signs of softness, and France’s economy appears to remain in stagnation for the second consecutive quarter. Official GDP numbers for France, Germany and the euro zone will be released on Aug. 14, but expectations are low. “Given the geopolitical stresses, the weakness in the banking sector, and early evidence of economic slowdown in the euro-zone’s key economies, a return to recession in the euro-zone is real possibility”, Steve Picarillo concluded. 

In addition to contributing to the weakness in the euro-zone, Italy’s economic slowdown is a major impediment to the government’s efforts to reduce its huge amount of debt and is a major setback to Prime Minister Matteo Renzi, who was installed in February promising to reform and revive the economy. Without GDP growth, the government may need to amend its budget to keep the deficit below the European Union’s ceiling of 3% of GDP, which will likely further stall recovery and debt elimination.

Steve Picarillo is a global financial markets, risk, banking compliance and communications executive with exceptional experience in risk analysis of global banking systems and financial institutions. Mr. Picarillo provides analysis and commentary to the financial community, the media, investors and regulators.

For additional information on Steve, please visit his website at www.stevepicarillo.com.


The opinions in this article are the views/opinions of the author and Creative Advisory Group, Inc. (CAG), based on public information and the author’s experience. This is not a recommendation to buy, sell or trade any security, debt or any other financial instrument. The author and CAG do not hold any interest in any of entities mentioned in this posting, and have no plans of entering into any financial trade in the same in the next 72 hours.

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Las Vegas, NV, USA (August 11, 2014) — The majority of consumers admit to credit problems, according to a new survey conducted by new online start-up CreditCardCamp.com. More than two out of three respondents or 76% admit to having credit problems. Credit Card Camp provides information for consumers to improve their credit, obtain credit cards and become more financially savvy.

The survey was taken amid mixed business reports on the U.S. economy and the housing market. Some sectors of the economy are doing better than others. Employment is improving and corporate profits are looking up. However, much of the corporate progess is due to efforts companies are making to restrict hiring in many areas as a result of sluggish retail sales.

More than 9-million homes have been foreclosed since the real estate market crashed more than seven years ago as a result of banks’ making mortgages to anyone across the U.S. Years later the economy is still struggling to recover from the impact of the worst downturn since the Great Depression.

CreditCardCamp.com surveys consumers on important issues related to the economy. Experts in the world of finance, credit, real estate, stocks, bonds, life styles of the rich and famous, money management and personal finance provide reports and analysis on financial news.

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Simons-Griffin-Financial (www.simons-griffin-financial.com) released today Perspectives on Progress, a report that reveals the experiences, expectations, and perceptions of 99 impact investors, as well as their plans for the future.

The survey indicates a growing market, with respondents planning to commit to impact investing. Additionally, the vast majority of surveyed investors report that their impact investment portfolio performance is meeting or exceeding social, environmental, and financial expectations, which is critical to impact investments as impact investors seek measurable social and environmental impact alongside financial returns. Two-thirds of respondents are principally pursuing market-rate financial returns. Investors surveyed for the report include fund managers, development finance institutions, foundations, diversified financial institutions, and other investors with at least USD 10 million committed to impact investment.

“At Simons Griffin Financial Social Finance, we are especially encouraged by the findings in this survey – that, despite the market’s early stage, investors’ portfolios are meeting financial expectations in addition to social and environmental expectations,” said Wilber Sheng, Director of Research for Simons Griffin Financial Social Finance and co-author of the report. “The findings from this report are insightful and we are optimistic for the continued growth in investments that have a positive social and environmental impact.”

Although investors have been making socially and environmentally motivated investments for quite some time, collaboration to develop a coherent and supportive market has increased significantly in the last five years. In the results of this survey, we see positive indication of a market growing in both size and sophistication, which we hope will encourage more activity and attract new investors to the impact investing field.

Though the impact investing market is relatively new, a majority of respondents report that some or many investments passed their initial screens in nearly all regions of the world.

About Simons Griffin Financial

Simons Griffin Financial (www.simons-griffin-financial.com) is an investment management and research firm specializing in portfolio management. Since its inception, the company has successfully invested money on behalf of institutional and private investors from around the world. Combining unparalleled experience, comprehensive market research and in-depth industry knowledge, Simons Griffin Financial works with clients to help them consistently achieve their return objectives. Currently, Simons Griffin Financial manages USD 2 billion in assets, serving clients through its offering of multi-strategy and strategy investments. The firm employs more than one hundred people and has offices throughout Asia Pacific region.

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The Simons Griffin Financial Foundation (www.simons-griffin-financial.com) announced that it will donate $50,000 to support hurricane relief efforts in Vietnam as the country begins to recover from destruction caused by Hurricanes.

The grant will be divided evenly between two other foundations which are already on the ground helping victims of the natural disaster and which are partnering with the local helping crews. Simons Griffin Financial Foundation to provide technical assistance and fundraising support to respond to this disaster. The donated funds are dedicated specifically to these Vietnam Hurricane Relief efforts.

Mr. Liu P. Yep, CEO and President of the Board of Simons Griffin Financial who worked at the firm Vietnam subsidiary said: “Simons Griffin Financial has supported Vietnam’s economic progress for the past years and has always been a partner in the community. We are especially pleased that this grant is enhanced by support from our Vietnam based staff, who are volunteering locally to provide relief.”

“These two global organizations are working tirelessly to respond to the devastation across Vietnam, and we are happy to lend support to these efforts,” said Mr. Liu P. Yep, CEO and President of the Board of Simons Griffin Financial. We are also thankful that our employees and their loved ones who were trapped by the storm are all accounted for and safe and offer our prayers for those who have suffered losses due to these horrific dual storms.”

About Simons Griffin Financial

Simons Griffin Financial (www.simons-griffin-financial.com) is an investment management and research firm specializing in portfolio management. Since its inception, the company has successfully invested money on behalf of institutional and private investors from around the world. Combining unparalleled experience, comprehensive market research and in-depth industry knowledge, Simons Griffin Financial works with clients to help them consistently achieve their return objectives. Currently, Simons Griffin Financial manages USD 2 billion in assets, serving clients through its offering of multi-strategy and strategy investments. The firm employs more than one hundred people and has offices throughout Asia Pacific region.

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Sydney, Australia – A new research study is underway to measure the effectiveness of crowdfunding pitch videos and their impact on online fundraising. Conducted by Jess Milne, a Masters student at the Australian Film Television and Radio School in Sydney, this study will use an online survey to collect quantitative data that will help inform creators as to how to make a compelling pitch video. 

“There is very little research in the crowdfunding arena. The pitch video is the most persuasive tool available to crowdfunders, I think more research insights are required to help crowdfunders make better and more effective videos.” – Jess Milne, Masters student. 

By some estimates, like the Indiegogo playbook, including a video with a crowdfunding campaign to demo the product and explain the project can increase fundraising by 115%. 

Kickstarter, another popular crowdfunding platform, reported that campaigns with a pitch video succeed at a much higher rate than others (50% vs 30%). Finally, MWPDigitaMmedia, a video production company, reports that projects that have a video are 85% more likely to achieve their funding goal.

“The aim of my research is to relate how the pitch video in a crowdfunding campaign can incite affective and emotional responses in the viewer and ultimately influence the decision to pledge to the campaign.” – Jess Milne, Masters student.

With an estimated 49,000 launched projects in 2013 on Kickstarter alone, this research has the opportunity to make a big impact for entrepreneurs and creative types. After data has been collected, the unbiased conclusions will be released in a guidebook for filmmakers and other individuals who want to lean how to create a compelling crowdfunding pitch video.

As an incentive, all participants of the study will have the chance to win a $200 iTunes voucher after completing the research survey. The study will be open to participants until October 1st 2014. You can participate in the study here.

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Revolutionize Customer Experience: Financial Services 2014 is a platform to bring technological advancements for financial services in Kenya and optimize the customer experience through process transformation and customer service delivery. The event aims to redefine customer service strategies and solutions, highlight the impact of changing consumer preferences and the best practices to reform customer service.

Ameyo, a customer interaction management software, today announced that it is organizing the first of its kind “Revolutionize Customer Experience: Financial Services 2014” in Kenya on 11th September, 2014 at Hotel Intercontinental, Nairobi. Ameyo has helped companies improve their customer service across various verticals in over 40 countries. Ameyo has already delivered several implementations across Africa and their launch in Kenya has been well received by experts in the contact center industry.

Through this event, professionals from the Kenyan Financial sector can get expert guidance and a wide exposure on customer interaction management technology that will provide opportunities to financial enterprises that aims to revolutionize their customer experience. Mr.Sachin Bhatia, Co-founder and Executive VP of Drishti-soft Solutions will hold a session on “Importance of Customer engagement, innovation and adaptability” and “How can customer experience be used to your competitive advantage”.

This event holds great opportunities to financial organizations that have been struggling to deliver impeccable customer service, thereby helping them gain an edge over its competition. The event will be followed by a cocktail and networking session where all the elite CIOs, CEOs, and industry experts will get a chance to interact with each other and discuss prevailing issues in Kenyan financial sector.

The complete event agenda and registration form can be accessed at:
http://www.drishti-soft.com/campaigns/kenya2014

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Address:B2/450, Spaze iTech Park, Sector-49, Sohna Road
City: Gurgaon
State: Haryana
Country: India
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JP Morgan Chase Hacked

Tampa Bay, FL — The Wall Street Journal reported today that J.P. Morgan was hacked and suffered a cyberheist called “a significant breach of corporate computer security.” Bloomberg reported that the FBI, the US Secret Service, and even the NSA are investigating the incident that seems to have occurred in mid-August. According Bloomberg, Russian hackers breached the bank’s defenses and compromised gigabytes of data, but exact nature of that data remains unknown. However, it was stated attackers “grabbed sensitive data from the files of bank employees, including executives.”

People familiar with the probe said the evidence at this moment points to malware that infected an employee’s personal computer and from there the hackers were able to move further into the bank’s network. “They then plowed through layers of elaborate security to steal the data, a feat security experts said appeared far beyond the capability of ordinary criminal hackers,” one source said.

According to KnowBe4 CEO Stu Sjouwerman, “The weak link in this case is an employee, as their personal computer got infected with malware, and we can guess how that happened. They clicked on a link or were social engineered to open up an attachment that carried a malicious payload. The human is the weak link in IT security, and this latest data breach again shows how true this is. The employee probably fell for a (spear-) phishing attack and clicked on something they should not have.”

The J.P. Morgan employee’s PC that was infected used VPN software to work remotely and the Journal said: “Such an attack would mark the latest instance in which a large corporate network was breached by a weak external link.”

The news of this data breach came just days after J.P. Morgan customers were targeted by a large wave of phishing emails trying to get their banking username and password. Proofpoint researchers, who discovered the campaign, said that victims were lead to a fake login portal, which delivered banking malware made to look like a Java update after their username and password are entered into the form.

When hackers broke into Target last year and stole 40 million card numbers, they originally infiltrated the retailer by stealing a ventilation contractor’s password, also using the same tactic.  J.P. Morgan reported in their annual report that they will spend more than $250 Million per year and have about 1,000 people focused on cybersecurity.

“All that time and money is wasted unless you also pay attention to the “human firewall” something companies need to create first and foremost. That can be accomplished  with effective security awareness training for all employees that have a PC and have access to the Internet,“ said Sjouwerman. KnowBe4 has a highly effective program to stay safe online, both for employees in the office and from any remote location.

For more information visit www.KnowBe4.com

About Stu Sjouwerman and KnowBe4

Stu Sjouwerman (pronounced “shower-man”) is the founder and CEO of KnowBe4, LLC, which provides web-based Security Awareness Training (employee security education and behavior management) to small and medium-sized enterprises. A data security expert with more than 30 years in the IT industry, Sjouwerman was the co-founder of Inc. 500 company Sunbelt Software, an award-winning anti-malware software company that he and his partner sold to GFI Software in 2010. Realizing that the human element of security was being seriously neglected, Sjouwerman decided to help entrepreneurs tackle cybercrime tactics through advanced security awareness training. KnowBe4 services hundreds of customers in a variety of industries, including highly-regulated fields such as healthcare, finance and insurance and is experiencing explosive growth with a surge of 427% in 2013 alone. Sjouwerman is the author of four books, with his latest being Cyberheist: The Biggest Financial Threat Facing American Businesses.

About Kevin Mitnick

Kevin Mitnick is an internationally recognized computer security expert with extensive experience in exposing the vulnerabilities of complex operating systems and telecommunications devices. He gained notoriety as a highly skilled hacker who penetrated some of the most resilient computer systems ever developed. Today, Mitnick is renowned as an information security consultant and speaker, and has authored three books, including The New York Times best seller Ghost in the Wires. His latest endeavor is a collaboration with KnowBe4, LLC.

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As more and more companies, hedge funds and other issuers learn about and begin to rely on the SEC’s Rule 506(c) exemption to raise capital, “Rule 506 Investor” is being launched as a new magazine for both companies seeking capital and the accredited investors qualified to provide it. The first issue is being distributed to 500,000 high net worth investors in the U.S. and is available online on a complimentary basis at rule506investor.com.

Rule 506 Investor features the latest investment opportunities from companies raising capital under Rule 506(c) in a variety of sectors across the U.S. The publication will also include updates on JOBS Act, capital raising and equity crowdfunding developments, and will present interesting articles and special offers, all accessible from any connected device. To subscribe, visit Rule506Investor.com/subscribe.

As part of the JOBS Act, the Securities & Exchange Commission enacted Rule 506(c) of Regulation D, which allows companies to use “general solicitation” for the first time ever to raise capital from accredited investors. Companies can now legally pursue various print, online, e-mail, social media and other advertising and marketing channels to seek accredited investors for their securities offerings.

Rule 506 Investor is a multimedia digital magazine that is accessible on any device and which provides a “real book” reading experience. For companies raising capital under Rule 506(c), Rule 506 Investor presents their securities offerings with impact in an efficient, cost-effective and highly-targeted fashion.

For advertisers, pages in Rule 506 Investor are customizable with rich media and allow for stunning photo galleries and slideshows. The publication is easy to share online and via e-mail and allows for simple integration with social media channels. Ads also include clickable hyperlinks to direct readers to company websites and landing pages and feature the ability to track and measure clicks, views and shares. For advertising information, visit rule506investor.com/advertise.

About Rule 506 Investor Magazine:

Rule 506 Investor Magazine is a fully-interactive digital magazine for companies seeking capital under the SEC’s Rule 506(c) exemption and the accredited investors qualified to provide it. To subscribe or advertise, visit www.Rule506Investor.com

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While, of late, I lean towards being a “pessimistic academic economist”, I believe the global economy is extremely fragile and weak, I expect that additional negative economic news will outweigh positive news and governments will find themselves in the position to take action sooner than later.
— Steve Picarillo

Steve Picarillo, President of Creative Advisory Group, Inc issued a report today warning that an economic recession may take hold across the globe. Link to the full report. 


The opinions in this article are the views/opinions of the author and Creative Advisory Group, Inc. (CAG), based on public information and the author’s experience. This is not a recommendation to buy, sell or trade any security, debt or any other financial instrument. The author and CAG do not hold any interest in any of entities mentioned in this posting, and have no plans of entering into any financial trade in the same in the next 72 hours.

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I was absolutely surprised and excited to receive a nomination for such a prestigious award. I am truly honored to be among so many noteworthy professionals, said Weklar.

Produced by Small Business Trends (a highly popular small business online magazine) and Small Biz Technology (a media company that educates growing businesses on how to strategically use technology to grow), the Small Business Influencer Awards honor those who are influential to small businesses in North America, through the products, services, knowledge, information or support they provide to the small business market.

The Awards are designed to recognize the unsung heroes of small business—those who support and encourage entrepreneurs and small business owners, and help them achieve success and stay successful.

Diane Weklar has been nominated in this year’s Expert category, which includes a list of impressive nominees such as Ebay expert Marsha Collier, Shark Tank’s Barbara Corcoran, creator of the Duct Tape Marketing System, John Jantsch, and CNBC on-air contributor Carol Roth, to name a few.

Diane Weklar, known as the Authority on Accelerating Business Growth, provides small business owners and entrepreneurs with online and onsite training on a variety of business success strategies. She recently published the Amazon bestseller, Mastering the Money Maze: 10 Secrets to Winning Business Financing, which provides practical insights for small business owners and managers who need to raise capital.  She is active with the National Association of Women Business Owners, the American Marketing Association and the Inland Empire Women’s Business Center, sponsored by the SBA where she is a mentor.

“Influencers are those who play crucial roles in the small business ecosystem, but who often are in the background,” said Anita Campbell, CEO of Small Business Trends and one of the co-founders of the Awards. “The Awards are intended to provide that added little boost in motivation and morale that can make a big difference in results.”

The Award process is two-fold. The community can vote online for Diane Weklar or its favorite influencer from August 29^th - September 15, 2014.  An expert panel of Judges with deep and wide knowledge of the small business market will choose the final 100 Small Business Influencers. The Awards gala event is October 21, 2014 in New York City.

About the Small Business Influencer Awards

The Small Business Influencer Awards, now in their third year, enable the small business community to nominate and show their support for those that influence and support them. The Awards have an open nomination period, with community voting, and then a judging period by a group of industry-knowledgeable judges.  

The Small Business Influencer Awards initiative is produced by Small Business Trends, an award-winning online publication, serving over 6,000,000 small business owners, stakeholders and entrepreneurs annually, and SmallBizTechnology.com, a media company that produces online content and live events educating small and mid-sized companies on how to strategically use technology as a tool to grow their businesses. The Awards can be found on the Web at: SMBInfluencers.com.

About Weklar Business Institute

The Weklar Business Institute (WBI) is the brainpower hub for accelerating small business growth. Its mission is to provide business owners and managers with all the strategies, tools and processes entrepreneurs need to achieve what they really want—a thriving business that runs like a well-oiled machine and produces substantial profits. Building a successful business today means synchronizing your goals with all business functions to create shared optimal performance throughout the firm. It also means continually adapting to a volatile economy, and targeting those great opportunities that put you at the top of your market. The Weklar Business Institute provides business training and coaching in a four-pronged approach: Strategy Execution, Integrated Marketing, Performance Optimization and Obtaining Capital. For more information go to www.WeklarBusinessInstitute.com

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AVENTURA. Fla., Sep. 4, 2014 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ — Technology Applications International Corporation, (OTCBB: NUUU) which trades under the symbol (NUUU) has two (2) wholly-owned subsidiaries, Renuell Int’l, lnc., and NueEarth, Inc. Our two subsidiaries harness scientifically advanced technology to provide advanced solutions to common problems.

NUUU’s Renuell Int’l, Inc. is launching its REJUVEL brand of technologically advanced breakthrough anti-aging skin care products that is made possible because of its exclusive license with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (“NASA”), and the administrators of the Tulane Educational Fund under U.S. patent no. 6,730,498. REJUVEL anti-aging products use three-dimensional biomolecules created in a simulated microgravity, in NASA developed bio-reactors, to create high quality skin care products that promote the bodies own healing mechanisms. All products are “Space Certified” and are recognized by the Space Foundation as technology that has been developed in outer space. The Space Foundation Seal will appear on all our products.

Charles J. Scimeca, NUUU’s CEO, stated, “We are very proud of our association with NASA, the Space Foundation, and to be members of the Coalition for Consumer Information on Cosmetics’ (CCIC) Leaping Bunny Program, which provides the best assurance that the company, its laboratories and suppliers use no animal testing in any phase of product development, as these associations, will go a long way toward establishing our brand in the marketplace.”

NUUU’s NueEarth, Inc., subsidiary is engaged in the development of environment solutions using electron particle beam technology (E-Beam). The E-Beam works by using an electron beam particle accelerator unit that creates high energy electrons which produce free radicals in the waste water leading to decomposition of organic compounds (pollutants). We plan to develop various applications to use the E-Beam technology for removal of pollutants from wastewater, drinking water, municipal sludge and fracking liquids.

We will update our shareholders and the public on company developments through additional press releases as events warrant.

For more information about NUUU please visit the corporate websites at: www.tapplic.com and www.rejuvel.com

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For more information contact:

Technology Applications International Corporation (NUUU)
Charles J. Scimeca, President and CEO 
(800) 670-0448
info@tapplic.com
www.rejuvel.com

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