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To enhance their web and domain hosting services, AF Web Hosting recently released a new design and enhanced features; Users can now use cPanel Web Hosting and host multiple domains

March 14, 2008 -- Lead web and domain hosting service provider AF Web Hosting recently released a new design and multiple improved features as part of their commitment to providing the most reliable and affordable web hosting services for personal, small business and professionals.

cPanel Web Hosting, Unlimited Domain Hosting (ability to host multiple domains) was newly introduced by Afhosting.com. All AF Web Hosting plans come with Fantastico De Luxe, 24/7/365 online technical support.

Fantastico is a commercial script library which automates the installation of web applications to a website. Fantastico scripts are executed from the administration area of the cPanel, which consists of 50 applications on an auto-install basis.

Kenny O, ICT for Afhosting.com, stated, "With Online Site Builder, which is included free with all our web hosting plans, you can build an informative, attractive web presence that you can update and maintain in-house, without contracting outside developers."

As a reliable, affordable Internet solutions provider, AF Web Hosting now offers customers the following benefits to choose from:
•    Starter Plan -- Now 30GB Disk Space -- Now 100 GB Bandwidth and also free domain name registration
•    Business Plan -- Now 60GB Disk Space -- Now 300 GB Bandwidth -- Host up to 6 domains
•    Premium Plan -- Now 300GB Disk Space -- Now Unlimited Bandwidth -- Host unlimited domains -- free -- Perl, PHP 5 & PHP 4 support -- Forums, Blogging, Photo Galleries and much more …

AF Web Hosting's range of shared Internet and Web site hosting service plans cover the following countries:

USA - UK - Canada - Australia - New Zealand - France - Gibraltar - Ireland - South Africa - Japan - Brazil - Argentina - Peru - England - Scotland - Wales

Additionally, Afhosting.com also wants to make clear that regardless of the city a user lives in, the company can provide a cheap Web site hosting service option from their shared plans to ensure that sites are live and ready across the world and in users' local areas, 24 hours a day.

This means that users in Alabama - Alaska - Arizona - Arkansas - California - Colorado - Connecticut - Delaware - District of Columbia - Florida - Georgia - Hawaii - Idaho - Illinois - Indiana - Iowa - Kansas - Kentucky - Louisiana - Maine - Pennsylvania - Rhode Island - South Carolina - South Dakota - Tennessee - Texas - Utah - Vermont - Virginia - Washington - West Virginia - Wisconsin - Wyoming … or elsewhere in the USA, can get an AF Web Hosting plan to meet Web site hosting and Internet eBusiness needs, seven days a week.

The new and improved hosting solutions provider offers an unmatched opportunity for any business to tap into the power of state of the art and advanced solution web hosting services. At only $5.95 per month, the cheap web hosting packages still offer unbeatable value for money.
For more information on AF Web Hosting's new domain hosting services and enhanced features, please visit www.afhosting.com.

Contact:
June Teo
AF Web Hosting
301-637-2425

Press Contact: June Teo
Company Name: AF Hosting
Phone: 3016372425
Website: http://www.afhosting.com

The increasing adoption of streamed video and video chat services, fuelled by a sharp rise in the adoption of 3G services, will push revenues derived from mobile adult services to nearly $3.5 billion by 2010, according to a new report by Juniper Research.

Hampshire, UK  -  November 27, 2007 -- The increasing adoption of streamed video and video chat services, fuelled by a sharp rise in the adoption of 3G services, will push revenues derived from mobile adult services to nearly $3.5 billion by 2010, according to a new report by Juniper Research.

The report also found that a significant proportion of new revenues were expected to hail from the relatively underdeveloped North American markets, despite the existing restrictions on on-portal content.

According to report author Dr Windsor Holden, "While operators in the US and Canada are still very reluctant to introduce age-verification systems and offer adult content, it is a completely different story off-portal with a number of service providers now offering D2C content and services aimed at those markets. Furthermore, as mobile subscribers become more comfortable and familiar with the off-portal environment, then the traffic to these sites is likely to mushroom."

The report also found that while new legislation in markets such as China and South Korea would depress growth in Asia, adoption in Eastern European markets was rising at a higher rate than previously anticipated, in part thanks to the greater willingness of operators in the region to offer a wide variety of explicit, white-label content on-portal.

"While in most forms of mobile entertainment, the brand is king. That truism does not apply in mobile adult content," said Holden. "The most popular genre amongst consumers is graphic, amateur content. If operators truly wish to maximise their revenues from adult content, then they should provide consumers with a mix of genres, in which white-label content is given equal prominence to that of major brands."

Other findings from the Juniper report include:
•    Western Europe will remain the largest regional market for mobile adult services throughout the period covered by the report, with revenues rising from $775m in 2007 to $1.5bn by 2012.
•    Global revenues from video chat services will rise from just $138m in 2007 to more than $1.5bn by 2012.
•    While users of adult services are far less price sensitive than consumers of other mobile entertainment services, service providers should be careful not to overprice content.

Juniper Research assesses the current and future status of mobile adult services based on interviews, case studies and analysis from representatives of some of the leading organisations in the growing mobile adult services industry.

White papers and further details of the study 'Mobile Adult Services (4th edition)' can be freely downloaded from http://www.juniperresearch.com Alternatively please contact John Levett at +44(0)1256 830002.

Juniper Research provides research and analytical services to the global hi-tech communications sector, providing consultancy, analyst reports and industry commentary.

Press Contact: John
Company Name: Juniper Research Ltd
Phone: +44(0)1256 830001
Website: http://www.juniperresearch.com

I thought I would share with you today a great resource.  You'll want to tell the PR people, marketers, publicists, editors, bloggers, writers, and journalists you work with about it too, because it's all about them and their needs. 

If you're not already using www.helpareporter.com, check it out.  It's a service much like that other one that connects PR people and journalists looking for sources, but this one is free.  It used to be on Facebook, but grew too large for it.  Once you subscribe, you receive about three (sometimes two, no more than four, ever) emails a day with reporter, editor and freelance writer queries, written so you can quickly and easily scan the topics for relevance. 

If the topics do not apply to you or your clients, just hit delete.  If they do, you may contact the reporter or editor directly, as instructed.

Note that Peter Shankman, the list facilitator, is very strict about helping out these reporters.  Respond only if your information (or your client's info) is relevant and on target.  If not,  and you send non-relevant emails more than once, you'll get bumped off the list. Quickly. I've heard it can happen. He's a big believer in good Karma, and he also thinks he's quite funny, and tends to also include a link to a fun site, or a funny story about his day in the emails. It's a nice refreshing change from the boring, non-funny emails we usually deal with.

Reporters can post queries at www.helpareporter.com/press, and sources can sign up at www.helpareporter.com - As I said, it's free. Peter asks that if you find it useful, then you make a donation to any animal rescue charity or animal hospital.

You can forward the queries to others who are a fit, but do not post any queries (or the editor/reporter contact info) on any blogs or public websites. I received permission from Peter to send you this note, since this is a private group and I'm helping to spread the word to both subscribers and media to sign up.

The more people who use it, the better it becomes. By the way, Peter wrote almost everything you see before this line with a few edits by me. All the links that don't go to helpareporter.com were added by me.

A1 Merchant Accounts, a provider of merchant account processing solutions, is recognized for its commitment to customer satisfaction and top performance in the industry.

Carlsbad, CA  -  December 6, 2007 -- A1 Merchant Accounts, a widely known solution provider for merchant account holders, has recently been recognized as a top performing solution company in providing innovative solutions and for its loyalty to customers. A1 has had a very successful year, adding new solutions to merchant account transactions and for introducing new solutions to make processing more efficient.

Since its first days as a solutions company, A1 has developed a successful process in assisting merchants with credit card solutions. In order to provide better service for clients, A1 continuously updates its processes and introduces new solutions to make merchant accounts and credit card processing run more smoothly. Receiving this type of recognition has been an honor to those in the company.

In the next few years, A1 Merchants plans to develop more wireless solutions for merchant accounts. With a growing clientele and new technology, A1 has every intention on staying ahead of the game. As growth continues, A1 will continue to guarantee top customer service.

About A1 Merchants
A1 Merchants, a leader in the payment processing industry, provides solutions and convenience for merchant clients. A1 has integrated payment processing services that help internet businesses run smoothly and efficiently. Payment solutions are available to small and medium sized retail businesses. A1 Merchants currently manages thousands of accounts, including wireless accounts, and provides solutions in making them more efficient.

For more information, visit www.a1-merchant-accounts.org.

Press Contact: Mike Cheslar
Company Name: A1 Mercant Accounts
Phone: 760 431 8594
Website: www.a1-merchant-accounts.org

Dispute resolution program boasts a legal process that is quick, inexpensive, neutral and expert.

Minneapolis  -  September 13, 2007 -- www.domains.adrforum.com -- The National Arbitration Forum recently issued decisions on the rights to Univision.tv, Webkinzz.com, Webkniz.com, Weblinz.com and ChocolateKiss.com.

"Domain names have irreplaceable value for trademark holders. Abusive practices like cybersquatting and typosquatting can lead to disputes," said Kristine Dorrain, Internet Legal Counsel. "The National Arbitration Forum domain name dispute resolution program boasts a legal process that is quick, inexpensive, neutral and expert."

The following three decisions were made in accordance with the Uniform Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy (UDRP) of the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) by independent and neutral arbitrators on the National Arbitration Forum's panel.

Univision.tv
On June 7, 2007, Univision Communications Inc., the premier Spanish-language media company in the United States, submitted a complaint electronically with the National Arbitration Forum asserting legal rights to the domain name Univision.tv. The Complainant requested the dispute be decided by a three-member panel.

The Panel concluded that the domain name is identical to the registered trademark UNIVISION with the addition of the .tv extension. Respondent and registered owner Edmundo Norte could not support his claim of an intent for future use as a parody site and did not demonstrate rights to or legitimate interests in Univision.tv. The Panel found that the Respondent offered to sell the domain name for an amount in excess of reasonable development expenses which supports findings of bad faith registration and use. The Complainant successfully established all three elements required under the ICANN Policy and defended its trademark in domain name dispute resolution. On August 16, 2007, Univision.tv was ordered to be transferred to Univision Communications Inc.

Webkinzz.com
Ganz, owner of Webkinz a popular line of real and virtual stuffed animals, submitted a complaint electronically on May 21, 2007. The National Arbitration Forum panelist found that the domain names Webkinzz.com, Webkniz.com, and Weblinz.com were registered by renowned cybersquatter Texas International Property Associates.

The Panel found that the three disputed domain names are confusingly similar to the WEBKINZ mark all with slight typographical variations. The Panel went on to find that erroneous variations of Complainant's WEBKINZ mark are typical of typosquatting -- using a website to profit from the mistyping of someone else's trademark -- and prove the Respondent's lack of rights and legitimate interests. Because the Respondent used the websites to generate revenue through pay-per-click advertisements it was found that the domain names were registered and used in bad faith. Ganz proved all three elements required of the ICANN Policy and was granted the rights to Webkinzz.com, Webkniz.com, and Weblinz.com on July 19, 2007.

ChocolateKiss.com
The Hershey Company, one of the largest chocolate production facilities in the world, filed a claim electronically on April 20, 2007 against Respondent R. Reaves. Complainant, the Hershey Company, requested that the dispute over ChocolateKiss.com be handled by a panel of three National Arbitration Forum arbitrators.

The Panel found that ChocolateKiss.com was confusingly similar to Complainant's KISSES mark, as the term "chocolate" was simply descriptive of Complainant's business and the combination of the terms was calculated to suggest the involvement of Complainant. The Panel also found that Respondent lacked rights or legitimate interests because the content displayed on Respondent's website gave the erroneous impression that it was affiliated with Complainant. Finally, the Panel found that Respondent registered and was using the domain name in bad faith because Respondent was using this implied affiliation with Complainant to attract users to its website for commercial gain. Accordingly, the Panel granted Complainant's request for a transfer of the domain name on June 8, 2007.

To file a claim, see www.domains.adrforum.com. Questions regarding domain name dispute resolution or e-commerce arbitration may be directed to domaindispute @ adrforum.com. Journalist inquiries may be directed to media @ adrforum.com.

About the National Arbitration Forum (FORUM)
The National Arbitration Forum (FORUM), a leader in arbitration and mediation services for over 20 years, is an expert in the resolution of Internet-based disputes. An innovator in the industry, the National Arbitration Forum serves as one of three primary providers of the ICANN domain name dispute resolution program, resolving issues involving disputed trademarks. Over 8,000 intellectual property cases have been filed through the National Arbitration Forum's state-of-the-art case management system. For more information, visit www.domains.adrforum.com.

Fact Sheet http://www.adrforum.com/users/naf/resources/FastFactsDomainNameDisputeResolution.pdf
Searchable Case Database http://domains.adrforum.com/decision.aspx
Univision Communications Inc. v. Edmundo Norte http://domains.adrforum.com/domains/decisions/1000079.htm
Ganz v. Texas International Property Associates http://domains.adrforum.com/domains/decisions/991778.htm
The Hershey Company v. R. Reaves http://domains.adrforum.com/domains/decisions/967818.htm

Press Contact: Jolina Pettice
Company Name: National Arbitration Forum
Phone: 952 400 0349
Website: www.domain-disputes.com

800response measures consumer recall rates of direct-response tools in advertising in new research study -- consumer recall rates of phone numbers in advertising.

BURLINGTON, VT  -  January 7, 2008 -- 800response (www.800response.com), the leading provider of vanity 800 numbers and web-based call tracking and recording services, is currently working with a third-party research firm to ascertain information on the American consumer's recall rates of vanity 800 phone numbers.

"Our day-to-day contact is with business owners, so we are looking forward to getting into the mind of consumers," says Laura Noonan, vice president of marketing and corporate communications at 800response. "We provide business owners with the necessary tools to track and analyze the results of their advertising campaigns. By executing this survey we will receive feedback directly from our customer's customers, and gain an in-depth knowledge of the recall rates when comparing numeric toll-free numbers to unforgettable vanity 800 numbers."

800response's goal is to ensure that Custom 800 numbers (also known as vanity 800 numbers) are readily available to small and mid-size businesses that otherwise do not have the means to obtain an unforgettable phone number that resonates with their brand and builds their business. These powerful direct-marketing tools enable businesses to optimize advertising budgets, build a database of leads, access demographic information on callers, allocate sales staff based on call patterns, and analyze advertising results.

The online survey is distributed via email to an opted-in panel of participants, with approximately 1,500 respondents. Results of the Consumer Recall Rates of Phone Numbers in Advertising: Vanity 800 vs. Numeric Toll-free Numbers survey are scheduled for release early 2008.

For more information on the survey please visit http://www.800response.com/news/pressreleases/800RTestsRecallRates_20071220.pdf or contact Jeanne Landau at 800-317-8060.

About 800response: 800response maintains the widest selection of Custom 800 numbers available today, and offers these dynamic lead tracking tools to optimize advertising expenditures for businesses nationwide. Custom 800 numbers are proven to increase response rates by 30-60%. Services include a sophisticated Call Routing platform, Web-based real-time Call Tracking reports, and Call Monitoring services like Call Recording and Missed Call Monitor. For more information, visit www.800response.com or call 1-800-NEW-SALES.

Press Contact: Jeanne Landau
Company Name: 800response
Phone: 800-317-8060
Website: www.800response.com