CollegeWeekLive Announces Return of University of Phoenix as Exhibitor at March 25-26 Event

CollegeWeekLive Announces Return of University of Phoenix as Exhibitor at March 25-26 Event

University of Phoenix Returns as Exhibitor to CollegeWeekLive Scheduled for March 25-26. Attendees of World's Biggest College Fair, CollegeWeekLive, Can Find Scholarships at Event. CollegeWeekLive Makes Admissions Easy With Hundreds of Colleges Available to Meet Online with Students. Tens of Thousands of High School Students Attend for FREE. To Sign-Up or Learn More, Visit CollegeWeekLive.com (http://www.CollegeWeekLive.com).

Needham, MA (PRWEB) January 28, 2009 -- CollegeWeekLive (http://www.CollegeWeekLive.com) (http://www.CollegeWeekLive.com), the world's biggest college fair which next meets March 25th and 26th, today announced the return of University of Phoenix (NYSE: APOL) as a featured exhibitor. University of Phoenix, which offers both campus and online degree programs, will be joining more than 250 schools participating in the Spring event. CollegeWeekLive makes college admissions easier and more convenient for high school students because it offers a wealth of information in one place, at the click of a mouse.

In addition to offering students the ability to meet live online with admissions and financial aid representatives from hundreds of colleges, CollegeWeekLive also features live presentations and Q & A with experts on college admissions topics, video chat with students on college campuses, and the opportunity to learn about scholarships, such as those awarded by University of Phoenix.

As a leader in higher education, University of Phoenix is unique in its ability to provide individuals with access to their academic goals through an array of scholarship programs. For more information about these scholarship programs, interested parties may visit Phoenix.edu/Scholarships (http://www.phoenix.edu/scholarships).

"University of Phoenix is committed to providing access to education, so participating in CollegeWeekLive with other schools to make it easier for future graduates to find a degree program that best suits them makes sense to our mission. Also, the University prides itself in innovation and this one-stop shop venue allows prospective students to easily download program collateral, learn about and apply for scholarships, and pose questions to a live representative via text and video chats during the fair," said Amy Stanar-Normann, a Vice-President at the University of Phoenix's online campus.

Spring is historically when high school juniors kick-off the college admissions search in earnest, so CollegeWeekLive March is expected to be the biggest CollegeWeekLive yet. To learn more and sign-up to attend for free, visit CollegeWeekLive.com (http://www.CollegeWeekLive.com).

About CollegeWeekLive

CollegeWeekLive (http://www.CollegeWeekLive.com) is the world's biggest college fair and it meets entirely online. With hundreds of colleges and universities exhibiting and more than 125,000 registrants, CollegeWeekLive events revolutionize college admissions, making the process easier and more cost-effective by bringing students, parents, counselors and colleges together online, transcending time and distance. CollegeWeekLive is free to attendees.

View coverage of CollegeWeekLive on ABC World News with Charles Gibson (http://abcnews.go.com/Video/playerIndex?id=6248624).

CollegeWeekLive is produced by PlatformQ (http://www.PlatformQ.com), whose mission is to connect people, companies, organizations and associations worldwide to meet, interact and learn from leading experts and thought leaders through proven interactive tools at online events.

CollegeWeekLive and PlatformQ are trademarks of PlatformQ, LLC. All other trademarks or service marks are property of their respective owners.

Contacts: Martha Collins, 617-938-6008

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Contact Information Martha Collins

PlatformqQ, LLC.

http://www.CollegeWeekLive.com

(617) 938-6008

Sal Gilberto

PlatformQ, LLC.

http://www.CollegeWeekLive.com

(617) 938-6006

DreamIt Ventures Opens Application Process for 2009

DreamIt Ventures Opens Application Process for 2009

DreamIt will provide pre-seed funding and guidance to aspiring technology entrepreneurs. Applications are open for Innovators, Strategists and Hackers. Each selected company/team receives a Dollarship™ of between $10,000 and $25,000, depending on the number of team members and other circumstances. In addition, each company will receive valuable service and counsel from top service providers, and priceless guidance from mentors, advisors and other participants at no charge to the team/company.

(PRWEB) January 26, 2009 -- DreamIt Ventures, a Philadelphia pre-seed venture firm, officially launched its 2009 program; opening applications for Innovators, Strategists and Hackers.

The 2009 program will mirror the success of its 2008 program; funding another 10-15 companies and offering selected startup companies pre-seed funding; guidance from a team of hand-selected mentors, counsel and services from leading legal and accounting firms; and a roster of nationally recognized speakers to provide insight into launching great companies. The culmination of the program is a Demo Day which is attended by strategic partners, angel investors and venture capitalists. The program will continue to focus on a strong collaborative atmosphere. "Working alongside 12 different startups last year in the open, communal atmosphere was one of the greatest features of the program," stated Peter Groverman, Founder and CEO of TapInko, a DreamIt 2008 company.

Applications are being accepted from entrepreneurs with big ideas that are committed to turning their ideas into a business. Applications are also being accepted for Strategists (highly skilled business executives) and Hackers (uber-developers), interested in partnering with startups over the summer. "Entrepreneurs provide the vision and the idea, and if they need help Hackers can provide the expertise to build it and Strategists can provide the market and operations knowledge to help the business succeed. These three disciplines come together to build strong companies," adds co-founder David Bookspan.

Applications for DreamIt 09 summer session are currently being accepted online at www.dreamitventures.com. Early acceptances will be offered to select teams in 2009, so applicants are encouraged to apply early.

For more information about DreamIt Ventures, visit www.dreamitventures.com.

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Contact Information KATRINA HAYDAY WESTER

DreamIt Ventures, LLC

http://www.DreamItVentures.com

610-721-9315

Steven Welch

DreamIt Ventures

http://www.dreamitventures.com

610-608-3188

Get a Job Without Leaving Home

Get a Job Without Leaving Home

VisualCV.com and eJobFairs.net Team Up to Connect Job Seekers and Employers

Reston, VA (PRWEB) January 26, 2009 -- VisualCV, Inc., the company reinventing the resume for the digital age, today announced a new collaboration with eJobFairs.net, a division of Complete Career Network Inc. whereby the two companies will bring together job seekers and employers in a hassle-free online venue. Combining their expertise, these career innovators will host the ultimate live job fair over the Internet on February 3rd --bringing together more than 20 employers and recruiters who will offer a range of positions within the high tech sector.

"Using their VisualCVs, job seekers can interview with hiring companies live from any computer, and demonstrate exactly why they should get the job by embedding standout work samples and career achievements," said CEO Jeff Hunter, CEO of VisualCV. "Working with eJobFairs, we're able to offer our VisualCV.com members direct access to VisualCV employers in a real-time virtual environment -- enabling them to gain a competitive advantage and further their job seeking and networking capabilities."

Unlike other approaches, VisualCV allows job seekers to embed work samples, testimonials, professional qualifications and more, in order stand out from the crowd when applying for jobs. Privacy settings ensure that VisualCVs can be shared selectively based on the sensitivity of their content or published widely as an Internet-based career biography.

"Uniting these innovative technology applications within the career marketplace, we are offering a new approach to searching for a job and attending career fairs," said Hunter.

To register for the online job fair visit www.visualcvjobfairs.com. Participation is free for job seekers however candidates are required to have a VisualCV, which is also free and easy to build at www.visualcv.com.

The eJobFair experience takes the frustration and the cost out of looking for a new job. There's no phone tag with the hiring manager, no travel to attend, and no standing in line for hours. Hiring Managers benefit from having easy access to potential candidate's VisualCVs and by having the ability to streamline the effort typically associated with background research.

"These live and fully interactive job fairs are not virtual, they are real events where job seekers and employers meet and interview one-on-one with each other in real time," said Jason Vrane, Vice President of Client Services for Complete Career Network Inc.

Leading IT and technology companies like Graham Staffing, Hoffman CFO, Mansonboro Partners, Motley Fool, Nextforce, Proxy Personnel, Rosetta, SportsPlex, The Heiden Group, and The Richmond Group are already signed up for the eJobFair, using their own company VisualCV as a way to communicate why they are a great place to work and list the vacant positions they are seeking to fill. The event will take place from 10am to 3pm EST on Tuesday 3rd February.

eJobFairs.net, has been developing and conducting the electronic job fair format since early 2005. Owned and operated by Complete Career Network Inc., eJobFairs.net offers employers "freedom from the booth™", their software and website allow employers and job seekers to meet online and interview live on specific dates and times for specific areas and industries or demographic interests

About VisualCV, Inc.

VisualCV, Inc. has reinvented the resume to make it more relevant for job searching, networking, business development and career progression within today's Web 2.0 environment. VisualCV, Inc. provides technology and support for the VisualCV, the VisualCV.com community and "Powered by VisualCV" private-label platform. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, the company has received investments from one of the world's leading executive search firms, Heidrick & Struggles (NASDAQ: HSII), and Valhalla Partners. For more information or to create a VisualCV, please visit www.visualcv.com.

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Contact Information Narda Shirley

Visualcv Inc.

http://www.visualcv.com

+44 7770 888318

Chris McCoin

508.429.5988

First Ever iPhone Application for Insurance Quotes Unveiled

First Ever iPhone Application for Insurance Quotes Unveiled

2insure4less.com is pleased to unveil a new and easier way to get insurance quotes on the go. Insurance Shopper iPhone application is the first ever mobile phone application of its kind. Now iPhone and iPod Touch owners can receive insurance quotes (http://www.2insure4less.com/) directly through their mobile device.

North Hollywood, CA (PRWEB) January 26, 2009 -- 2insure4less.com is pleased to unveil a new and easier way to get insurance quotes on the go. Insurance Shopper iPhone application is the first ever mobile phone application of its kind. Now iPhone and iPod Touch owners can receive insurance quotes (http://www.2insure4less.com/) directly through their mobile device.

This new application for iPhone and iPod Touch helps insurance shoppers in every part of the United States save money and find insurance quotes. Unlike many iPhone applications, Insurance Shopper is completely free. The Insurance Shopper application keeps consumers from having to conduct a time consuming search for affordable insurance quotes. Instead of tediously filling out online forms over and over again, the Insurance Shopper allows the consumer to input their information one time through the secure 2insure4less.com server and acquire the insurance quote (http://www.2insure4less.com/) they are looking for almost instantly.

The Insurance Shopper application accomplishes a thorough and meticulous search in a short amount of time. The Insurance Shopper is an unbiased insurance quotes finder that locates the most competitive insurance quote based on the information submitted through the application. Within minutes, the iPhone user has insurance quotes from multiple insurers to compare.

http://www.2insure4less.com

6400 Laurel Canyon Blvd, Ste 460

North Hollywood, CA 91606

Phone: 800.647.2164

Fax: 800.647.2142

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Contact Information Furkat Kasimov

2insure4less.com

http://www.2insure4less.com

800-647-2164

Affine Systems and TVbytheNumbers.com Launch YouTube Broadcast Statistics Page

Affine Systems and TVbytheNumbers.com Launch YouTube Broadcast Statistics Page

Affine systems and TVbytheNumbers.com have completed their Alpha testing of Affine's new broadcast measurement page, releasing analysis on relative viewership between the top 8 News networks, both broadcast and cable, for content on YouTube. The data is now available in Beta format on this url: TVbytheNumbers.com/category/new-technology/youtube.

Washington, DC (PRWEB) January 26, 2009 -- Affine systems and TVbytheNumbers.com have completed their Alpha testing of Affine's new broadcast measurement page, releasing analysis on relative viewership between the top 8 News networks, both broadcast and cable, for content on YouTube. The data is now available in Beta format on this url: http://TVbytheNumbers.com/category/new-technology/youtube. Bill Gorman, Editor of TVbytheNumbers.com says "This is great data the industry needs. We have been looking for a way to gather and report this data since we began tracking and analyzing TV numbers in 2007. Affine Systems has unique data and we are flattered to have early access to it. Take FOX News for example, Affine has been tracking the relative strengths of FOX vs CNN since the November sweeps and while they both have about the same amount of content uploaded consistently we see roughly twice as many views on Fox as CNN, but with more time per video over at CNN." Bill notes "This information will be very interesting to our readers as viewing of video shifts from the television to the computer screen."

Fox News    CNN

Total Videos detected    5,333    4,704

Total Minutes of all videos:    27,899    20,133

YouTube reported views of the videos:    108,596,334    57,679,264

Total reported Hours Viewed:    9,828,413    6,607,792

Table 1 Data from Affine Systems News segment analysis of YouTube videos as of 1/15/2009

Affine systems collects this information by examining videos on YouTube for Network logos, personalities or visually distinct objects to determine their probable owner outside of official channels. The period under analysis began November 1st 2008. In addition to the news cluster, a wide variety of analysis segments have been created ranging from cable networks such as SciFi and Discovery to broadcast networks such as ABC and FOX News. Statistics are also being collected now on personalities as well as brands and even Cartoon characters such as Stewie from The Family Guy.

John Palfrey, Vice Dean at Harvard Law School notes that "While most copyright enforcement technology to date has used Fingerprinting or Digital Watermarking to collect information about "escaped content", Affine Systems' technology is distinct from these approaches and could be effectively used by Portals to protect their sites from having content uploaded illegally." He says "Affine is free of the onerous requirements of uploading that we see with fingerprinting and the preprocessing costs and process that watermarking requires. This technology could have an interesting impact on how sites comply with the copyright law."

Tom Des Jardins,VP of Product Development for Affine and former Founder/CTO of Lightningcast, points out "Affine technology examines video the way humans do, inferring the origin of content by the visual clues we see in the content itself. If you see Oprah, it's a good chance it's the Oprah show. The timing for this product is great since we are solving metrics problems just as content demand has reached new highs. Broadcasters can track their content simply and make informed decisions prior to committing resources, while sites can lower their ingest costs and improve meta data accuracy. And while our initial applications are in metrics, with my Advertising background I'm certain this will quickly be used to provide value in Advertising."

About John Palfrey:

John is Henry N. Ess III Professor of Law and Vice Dean for Library and Information Resources at Harvard Law School. John's research and teaching focus on Internet law, intellectual property, and he is the co-author of Born Digital: Understanding the First Generation of Digital Natives and Access Denied: The Practice and Politics of Global Internet Filtering.

About TVbytheNumbers.com:

TVbytheNumbers.com is your online source for TV ratings and analysis of all your favorite television shows, as well as DVR time-shifted viewing, show renewal and cancellation predictions, network ratings, age and gender demographics and more. Contact: Bill Gorman, Editor bill(at)tvbythenumbers.com

About Affine Systems:

Affine Systems enhances video through deeper engagement, search and measurement. Our Patent Pending technology scans videos and performs scene analysis to enhance navigation, video engagement, advertising and measurement. We also use our technology to provide independent analysis of network programming posted to YouTube. Our solutions are highly scalable due to our use of GPU's. This information was not collected with the cooperation of the respective networks and no endorsement is implied. Contact: Tom Des Jardins, VP Product Development, tdj(at)affinesystems.com

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Contact Information Tom Des Jardins

Affine Systems

http://www.affinesystems.com

571-276-7426

Bill Gorman

www.TVbytheNumbers.com

http://www.TVbytheNumbers.com

415-310-2048