New Prices For Postage Mean New Stamps

New prices for postage mean new stamps
Indianapolis Star - Indianapolis,IN,USA
WASHINGTON -- Blooming flowers, Air Force One, wildlife, landscapes and famous women will grace new postage stamps this year as the price of mailing a ...

Star Wars Postage Stamps - Gets Yours Now Jedi Master
GeekSugar.com - San Francisco,CA,USA
Okay, so I stole that from the US Postal Service, but boy is it excited to be featuring 15 stamps in celebration of the Star Wars 30th Anniversary. ...

Politicians must leave stamp designers to do their job
Engineering News (press release) - Garden View,Eastern Cape,South Africa
I have had an interest in postage stamps ever since I was at primary school, and my father, who was a banker, would bring home interesting stamps that had ...

The Droid Delivers
Washington Post - Washington,DC,USA
The switcheroo, carried out March 16, was intended as a teaser until the new postage design was announced. The 41-cent stamps -- the rate is going up May 14 ...

USPS to offer Star Wars commemorative stamps
Geek.com - USA
15 new 41-cent postage stamps will be offered in all. The announcement regarding the new stamps took place at the Grauman's Chinese Theater in Los Angeles, ...

Postal rates going up two cents
Mount Vernon News - Mount Vernon,OH,USA
The new postage rates for catalogs, and priority mail flat rate boxes have not yet been finalized because board of governors has asked the Postal Regulatory ...

Letter of the day: 'Forever' stamp will bring its own problems
Minneapolis Star Tribune (subscription) - Minneapolis,MN,USA
... and they can just keep raising the postage rates while keeping us off their backs. What happens when the postal rates have gone sky-high, and you can't ...

News numbers
Cameron County Endeavor - Emporium,PA,USA
410 Remember -- the price of a first class postage stamp increases to 41 cents, effective May 14. New stamps will go on sale April 12. ...

How is the money from international postage shared between countries?
Sydney Morning Herald - Sydney,New South Wales,Australia
There is also an international reply coupon (IRC) that can be exchanged for one or more postage stamps representing the minimum postage for an unregistered ...

Postal rates go up May 14
South Bend Tribune - South Bend,IN,USA
Postage rates, which last went up in January 2006, will increase May 14. "Nobody's happy about it," said South Bend resident Jean Heston at the South Bend ...

Junk mail rates
Salt Lake Tribune - Salt Lake City,UT,USA
There is talk of First Class postal rates rising to 41 cents. Is this because US Postal Service costs are too high? If so, perhaps they should stop ...

Postage Rate Hike Expected
Write News - USA
The US Postal Service has received approval from the Postal Rate Commission to increase postage rates by 2 cents to 41 cents for a first class stamp. ...

Postal Rates Going Up
KLAS-TV - Las Vegas,NV,USA
Postage rates last went up in January 2006. Under new legislation the regulatory commission has been directed to devise a new, simplified system for setting ...

Proposed postal rate hikes leave mailers in shock
BtoB Magazine - New York,NY,USA
Mailers are expressing shock and outrage following the Postal Regulatory Commission's recommendation late last month of steep hikes in postal rates and ...

Postage Rates Going Up Again
KOMU-TV - Colombia,MO,USA
COLUMBIA - Postal rates are going up again by another 2 cents and the increase goes into effect May 14. The last time the postal service raised rates was on ...

Postal Rates for Charities Likely to Rise Soon; Nonprofit Groups ...
Chronicle of Philanthropy (subscription) - USA
Postage rates for charities are likely to increase as early as May, following a ruling announced last week by the Postal Regulatory Commission. ...

Mailers Council calls on USPS board to avoid another rate case
DM News - New York,NY,USA
... Bush signed into law HR 6407, now Public Law 109-435, postal reform legislation that created a new system for raising postage rates," Mr. McLean said. ...

Make a Postage Meter Part of Your Home Office

 

Make a Postage Meter Part of Your Home Office
Little Falls Evening Times - Little Falls,NY,USA
So, you'll want to invest in a postage meter that will allow you to print postage anytime you need it. Pitney Bowes, a market leader in postage meters, ...

Former Prosecutor Places Her Bets on Gaming Industry
Law.com (subscription) - San Francisco,CA,USA
"I was dealing with the accountants and personnel issues and making sure the postage meter had postage in it. I felt [that] if I was back at a larger firm I ...

Pitney Bowes demonstrates enterprise solution capability
BtoB Magazine - New York,NY,USA
However, the company is much more than simply a postage meter provider, said Stacy DeWalt, VP-vertical market development and strategic marketing at Pitney ...

Folder Inserter optimizes mailroom efficiency.
ThomasNet Industrial News Room (press release) - New York,NY,USA
Over its 80 year history, Neopost has consistently provided innovative mailing solutions, including the first electronic postage meter, the first ...

Go on Vacation with 'Turistas'
Zap2it.com - USA
... entries containing technical or electronic reproductions, e-mail entries containing attached files, mail entries stamped with a private postage meter, ...

A cache of omnibus meanings
Christian Science Monitor - Boston,MA,USA
A happier specialized use of cachet is a philatelic one – the little advertising message or other motto on a postmark or a postage meter impression, ...

Sizing mail to save
Berkshire Eagle - Pittsfield,MA,USA
Meanwhile, postage meter vendors such as Pitney Bowes are shipping new software and hardware for their meters that measure the envelope's dimensions as well ...

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Our profitable and growing Twin-Cities client seeks a key professional to provide leadership in strengthening internal controls and business systems. This strategic professional will manage and interface administrative functions in engineering services and report directly to the CEO – current projects, contract services, HR, IT, and finance. The ideal candidate is a change agent with a mentoring/coaching style, strong financial acumen, and is adept at helping professionals manage their projects.

Important initial initiatives would include:

·         Integrating new project management software.

·         Establishing benchmarks for measurable reviews.

·         Help the engineering staff and managers capture design/change orders to allow better-associated margins. This key person will drive change in a firm yet personable manner.

The ideal candidate will have integrated systems between engineering, accounting and HR. They will understand project management, costing and time tracking for engineering projects. They themselves seek a key role in an expanding pond. Could be the number-two position.

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·         Has led the initiative in deploying a new software system throughout a division or worked with Human Resources to develop position outlines, compensation plans, training guides, and recruiting plans.

·         Has been held accountable to formulate a plan, take action, and deliver to forecast. Can manage multiple office environments, help the team in pre-acquisition due diligence plus maintain a sense of camaraderie and the respect of the troops.

General:

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 PMI - Project Management Institute graduate would be ideal. College degree in engineering, finance, accounting, or IT preferred. MBA would be a bonus. Big consulting or engineering firm background will go a long way, as will additional experience in working for a smaller firm.

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How to Choose a Real Estate Agent

How to Choose a Real Estate Agent to Sell Your House

By Natalie Aranda
Published on 11/4/2006 - With hundreds of houses on the market, it is very difficult to sell a home. We all have been in the position where we fear that the "For Sale" sign will never leave our lawns. After all, it is a realistic fear since there are dozens of overpriced homes and too many real estate agents waiting to bite. Luckily there are many different ways you can make sure your house will sell.

Without a great real estate agent, you will never get an unbelievable deal. It is important to research the best agents in your area. There are many different ways to do this through the internet and magazines. Also checking local bulletin boards may provide you with a number of business cards. In order to sort out the good from the bad, you need to ask your friends about their experience. Many of your friends probably have been through the same situation and can recommend a favorite realtor to you. If they were happy about the end result when selling their home, chances are the realtor is great. It is also smart to see what your parents did when they sold their home, and to ask co-workers if they have heard any horror stories about local real estate agencies. No matter what, it is crucial to find a few of their business cards and look into them.

The next best thing to do is to meet with a few real estate agents. Without getting a proper price and more information about your home, you will have no idea where to look. Unfortunately there are real estate agents who are untruthful and may try their best to get as much money out of you as they can. Therefore, it is always best to get a second opinion from another realtor. You also need to see the amount of resources the agency has. If they are a start up business with limited contacts, then it may not be smart to go with them. You will need a real estate agency with a large marketing plan, in order to find a great family to buy your home.

It is also imperative to make sure you have a commission limit. Many realtors try to blind side you, resulting in thousands of dollars that you never had in the first place. Also be part of the process all of the way. If you are desperate to sell your home, you need to show the realtor the highlights of your house. For instance, if you have a beautiful bedroom and want to make sure that gets attention, you need to let the realtor know, and perhaps even take a few pictures.

The last thing you need to do is get a feel for the agent's attitude. They need to be excited and confident about selling your home. If they aren't happy, how are they supposed to convince other people to buy your house? It is extremely necessary to follow all of the tips above. After all, you will be spending a lot of time with this person and developing a good relationship will only benefit you more.

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Companies Choose Business Debt Settlement

Business Debt Settlement: The Solution More Companies Are Choosing As
Economy Gets Tougher

While debt is always a concern for closely held companies, the current
economy and competitive pressures make it even more so now. As a result,
business owners increasingly are looking beyond the traditional
solutions--commercial debt consolidation and bankruptcy--and discovering
that professional debt settlement can be a far less costly, less stressful
route to debt relief.

Highland Park, IL (PRWEB) March 14, 2007 -- Now more than ever, debt is a
double-edged sword for closely held companies, and requires special
attention, according to the president of a leading commercial-debt
settlement firm.

Wal-Mart's . . . low prices routinely reset our expectations about what all
kinds of things should cost--from clothing to furniture to fresh fish. Jim
Herst, founder and president of Performance Source Inc (PSI) notes that a
host of outside pressures is making it more difficult for small businesses
to maintain the steady cash flow needed to keep their debts under control.
Faced with these challenges, it's no wonder more of them are seeking outside
help to manage their debts.

Running Your Business Isn't Getting Easier
Herst cites several current factors which are making it harder for private
companies to manage their debts:

- In February, 4th-quarter 2006 GDP growth was revised downward--from an
initial estimate of 3.5% to a far weaker 2.2%. It was the largest downward
revision in the GDP in a decade. The lower growth rate suggests that more
businesses are seeing reduced demand for their goods and services, hampering
their ability to pay their debts.

- Raw material costs are rising. Higher gasoline prices are only part of the
story. Industry Week magazine reports that copper prices have doubled in the
past year, nickel prices are on the rise, and other material costs are as
volatile as they have ever been. In response, manufacturers who buy these
materials are raising their prices . . . which cuts into the cash flow of
the firms who buy their products.

- The U.S. economy is increasingly sensitive to global economic news. On
February 27 China's Shanghai Composite market dropped 8.8%, immediately
triggering significant declines in both U.S. and foreign markets. It was
another example of how fast global economic news can hit the stock
investments that closely held companies rely on for a variety of
needs--indirectly reducing their ability to make debt payments.

- Competition, both big and small. In his book "The Wal-Mart Effect," author
Charles Fishman says, "Wal-Mart's . . . low prices routinely reset our
expectations about what all kinds of things should cost--from clothing to
furniture to fresh fish." At the same time, tiny, low-cost online merchants
have made nearly every category of consumer and business goods more
competitive than ever.

As PSI's Herst points out, "Even closely held firms which have grown despite
these challenges are likely feeling a heavier debt burden now. Many business
owners rely on credit cards or mortgage loans--increasingly ones with
variable rates--to launch or expand their operations." Besides being more
costly to use as interest rates have risen, many credit cards' minimum
payments have recently jumped to 3 or 4% (from the typical 1.5%) of the
outstanding balance.

Options for the Business In Debt
What can a private-business owner do if his (or her) company's debt load has
become a problem?

Herst notes that most owners prefer to try to 'ride out' the rough patch.
"Unfortunately this approach often makes the situation worse," he says.
"Consolidating the debts with a new loan is another option, but in most
cases the owner will have to put up collateral such as a home or major
assets of the business. Plus, the long-term cost of the consolidation is
often greater than what is currently owed on the debts.

"Bankruptcy is a third way to go but not as attractive as it used to be: The
2005 Consumer Bankruptcy Reform Act has unintentionally made it harder for
small businesses to wipe away debts. Even when a credit card is opened in
the name of a business, the card's terms and conditions are likely to say
that the person opening the account is responsible for the debt."

What About Debt Settlement?
As a result, Herst explains, more business owners are looking for a better
solution--and discovering debt settlement. If an experienced, professional
negotiator is hired to deal with each creditor individually, he says, some
of the business' debts could shrink by as much as 70%. He advises business
owners to look for an experienced pro who will also handle all calls and
letters from their creditors--allowing the owner to focus on rebuilding
sales.

"A key question that any business owner should ask a debt-settlement firm is
how it earns and collects its fees. Ideally, the fees should be based solely
on the dollar amount of debt savings achieved for the client. This makes
debt settlement a virtually risk-free solution."

That's not to say that debt settlement is perfect, or appropriate for all
companies' financial situations, Herst acknowledges. It's primarily intended
for companies already behind on their payments and looking to make a fresh
start. Because they are "in arrears" on their debts, these firms' Dun &
Bradstreet ratings usually have already dropped. Debt settlement activity
may initially lower these ratings further, but in most cases it is also the
first step in rebuilding the client's rating--because payments are now being
made where they weren't before.

Herst concludes, "If your company is dealing with heavy debt, you're not
alone. Many companies are struggling against economic conditions beyond
their control. But don't assume your debt problem will take care of itself.
While debt consolidation or bankruptcy might seem like the most obvious
options, remember that debt settlement could get your business back on track
financially with far less cost and stress to you."

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Postal Service Rate Changes Shape The Postal Industry

Shape-based United States Postal Service proposed rate changes bring
distinct changes to the postal industry

New proposed postage rates based on shape, as well as weight, alter the way
postage is charged

ADDISON, IL- February 2007 –- FP Mailing Solutions, a world-class mailroom
solutions provider, announces the proposed United States Postal Service rate
change for 2007. In the past, rate changes have been predominately tied to
the weight of a given mail piece. With the new proposed rate changes from
the USPS, package shape and size have a large effect on the price of the
individual piece of mail. This part of the rate change will have little
effect on the average postage user. These users simply mailing bills and
correspondence in standard number 10 envelopes will see a rate adjustment of
.02¢ bringing the current rate for 1 st class mail to .41¢.

Where the newly proposed postage rates have a more dramatic effect on the
new calculation of postage is for the customer doing a great quantity of
large and varied shape mail on a daily basis. An item that is too thick or
large to be classified as a normal 1st class letter will fall into one of
two other defined categories. A "flat" falls between the height range of 6
1/8 to 12 inches in height and 11 1/2 to 15 inches in length and a thickness
between ¼ and ¾ inch. A "parcel" is any piece of mail falling outside of
these dimensions. New technologies and solutions from FP will directly
address the issues presented by the proposed changes. This new rating
structure will allow substantial savings to the mailing professionals who
take advantage of the specialist skills offered by FP dealers. Their
intimate knowledge of how to leverage the new rates for efficiency and
reduced costs is of value to businesses large and small.

The proposed rate changes from the USPS are still awaiting final approval
from the USPS board of governors, once they are passed, FP Mailing Solutions
will be providing comprehensive tools and guides to help make the most of
the proposed changes. Contact your local FP dealer to learn more about how
current FP technologies can make the most of your postal budget or call FP
Mailing Solutions direct at 1-(800) 341-6052.

About FP Mailing Solutions
With U.S. headquarters in Addison, IL, FP Mailing Solutions is a world-class
mailroom solutions provider, meeting the needs of small, mid-sized and large
organizations. FP Mailing Solutions is known for technologically advanced
equipment, the reputation of its dealer network, superior customer
experience and excellent value. For more information, visit www.fp-usa.com.

For more information contact:
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FP Mailing Solutions
Phone: 1-630-827-5728
Email: kpietras@fp-usa.com

Problem with AARP Marketing Program

Message Sent to: strategicalliances@aarp.org; adsales@aarp.org; bulletin@aarp.org; modernmaturity@aarp.org; PCMNationalOffice@aarp.org

Hello,

I'm sorry to bother most of you, but I want to make sure this message finds someone that can address my problem.

I have attached an email that was sent by someone that is doing some marketing for you. They are constantly spamming me for a number of offers and do not stop despite my efforts to get them to do so. I never signed up with them and never agreed to get mailings from them.

Since I doubt that an organization such as AARP wants to use marketing methods such as this, I am taking some time to alert you before I take action.

That action will be the construction of a web site devoted to the issue and provide documentation on all spam received that promotes generally respectable companies and organizations such as yours. There will be no rants, no slurs, or anything else other than a presentation of the materials received and my attempts to get it to stop which will include this email.

Since I see in this article here, http://www.cio.com/archive/030104/aarp.html that you are concerned about this issue, I'm sure you don't want others to send spam on your behalf.

No reply is needed. I just want those responsible to get the message that what they are doing is wrong and to stop. Please be advised that I am receiving these messages not only at the address in the attached email, but also many others. Removing that one email address from their list will not stop the problem. They must stop sending to ALL non-opted in email addresses.

Thank you,
Chris Nielsen
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Attached message contained:

From: AARPMembership <AARPMembership@sweetscales.net>
To: christian
Reply-To: christian
Subject: Walk Away with a Pedometer

Walk Away with a Pedometer

Take the steps to enroll. Then take some more. Join now. AARP.
Free pedometer with a new AARP membership purchase
 
Join AARP today. Anyone 50 or over can get all the great benefits of membership in AARP for only $12.50 a year. And complimentary membership for your spouse or partner!  
  
. Instant access to a wealth of information online 
. AARP magazine
. Access to AARP-sponsored health, auto and homeowners insurance plans
. Travel discounts on air, hotel, cruise and car rentals
. Information to help you live a healthy lifestyle
. Access to the AARP Legal Services Network
. Information to help with your retirement planning
  
Be heard.

At AARP, we work on the issues that matter to you. Get the latest information on Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, economic security, health care and health insurance. Our goal is to deliver value to our members through information, advocacy and service. 
  
Please do not reply to this email. If you have inquiries or comments, please write to us at AARP, 601 E Street NW, Washington, DC 20049.

If you no longer wish to receive promotional offers from AARP, please unsubscribe. 

Consumers Getting Too Much Junk Mail

Survey Shows Consumer Opinions on Junk Mail

BOULDER, COLO. - Mar. 7, 2007 - Consumers think they are getting too much
junk mail according to StopTheJunkMail.com's 2006 fourth quarter survey.
Results show that the majority of survey participants receive at least 6-10
catalogs per week, almost all of which are discarded immediately, leaving
many to question the impact of direct mail on their homes and businesses, as
well as the environment.

StopTheJunkMail.com releases their consumer opinion survey quarterly in an
effort to determine how best to control or eliminate the nuisance and
environmental impact of junk mail. The survey is given anonymously to a
nationwide sampling of consumers to accurately show attitudes toward
unwanted mail.

The survey also asks consumers what they believe are direct mail's "worst
offenders" with banks at the top of the list, followed by catalogs and
coupons. The top three cancelled catalogs during the last quarter were
Lands' End, Wine Country Gift Baskets and Herrington. Direct mail lists that
consumers most asked to be removed from included the Direct Marketing
Association, Experian and Equifax.

While the overall findings show that most people don't appreciate and
immediately throw away unwanted mail, they wouldn't mind the occasional
catalog or direct mail offer if they could control the frequency. One-third
of survey participants wouldn't mind getting catalogs once every three
months, while the majority still says they would rather get a catalog once
or twice a year with e-updates, or shop online exclusively.

Almost half of all survey participants claim to be concerned about the
environmental impact of junk mail - not a surprising statistic in light of
the "green awareness" sprouting up in more and more businesses everyday.
StopTheJunkMail.com's environmentally friendly opt-out service is a
hassle-free way for individuals to make a positive impact on the
environment, while lightening their mail load.

To view a copy of the survey results or get more information on
StopTheJunkMail.com, please contact Margot Brown at 866.769.5885 or
media@stopthejunkmail.com.

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StopTheJunkMail.com, a Boulder, Colo. based company, was founded in 2001 as
a convenient, cost-effective way for subscribers to opt out of receiving
unsolicited mail. For a nominal fee, StopTheJunkMail.com will remove
subscriber information from select mailing lists and plant a tree in an
effort to repopulate forests being depleted by junk mail production.

Margot Brown (media@stopthejunkmail.com)
Co-Founder
StopTheJunkMail.com
PO Box 7130
Boulder, CO 80306-7130
Phone : 866-769-5885

$250 Billion 'Mailstream' Marketplace Business Plan

Pitney Bowes Launches New Strategic Business Plan To Tap $250 Billion 'Mailstream' Marketplace

New Research Highlights Businesses' Missed Mailstream Opportunities

STAMFORD, Conn., Dec. 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Pitney Bowes Inc. (NYSE: PBI) today launched a new strategic business plan to tap a $250 billion market opportunity within a $900 billion global category called the mailstream. The company marked the event by ringing the closing bell at the New York Stock Exchange. The mailstream is the sum of all mail and documents, both physical and electronic, that flow into and out of a business, as well as the people and systems that enable this constant stream of information.

"Not long ago, innovative companies discovered the benefits of supply chain and customer relationship management to reduce costs and drive growth," said Pitney Bowes' Chairman and CEO Michael J. Critelli. "Today, while major corporations, from eBay to Aetna, are discovering the true value of the mailstream, many companies have yet to tap its true potential." Mr. Critelli added that Pitney Bowes is uniquely positioned to help customers of all sizes optimize their mailstream to better communicate with customers, improve operations and build profits.

The content of the mailstream includes everything from direct marketing collateral to bills and monthly statements, from catalogs and parcels to letters, invoices and magazines to Netflix DVD rentals, and just about everything sold and purchased through eBay. The mailstream stretches from document creation to delivery and response. It incorporates a wide array of elements, including database management, sorting, printing and distribution - each of which create value at different points of this constant flow of information.

Strengthening Customer Ties

A key component of the Pitney Bowes mailstream strategy is strengthening communications effectiveness between business and customers. Despite three straight years of growth in direct mail spending, recent indicators suggest that customer responses are down. A recent survey conducted by Harris Interactive® on behalf of Pitney Bowes highlights areas where businesses can improve customer communications through the mailstream. Most notably:

  * Nearly half of U.S. adults surveyed (49%) said they would be less likely
    to become or remain a solicitor's customer due to poorly targeted
    communications, such as addressing mistakes or inappropriate offers.

  * Nine in ten U.S. adults surveyed (92%) reported having received
    multiple copies of the same piece of mail.

  * Nine in ten U.S. adults surveyed (91%) have received offers or
    solicitations for a service or product they already subscribe to.

  * About three-quarters of U.S. adults surveyed (74%) have received
    inappropriate offers or solicitations from businesses in the mail, such
    as credit card offers for children.

However, the survey results also suggest there are a number of ways that businesses can use the mailstream to ensure business solicitations are more effective.

  * Seventy-three percent of respondents say they are much more or somewhat
    more likely to respond to solicitations that are timely.

  * Seventy-six percent of respondents say they are much more or somewhat
    more likely to respond to solicitations that are relevant to their interests.

"Spam filters, DVRs (digital video recorders) and do-not-call lists are making it more challenging for companies to effectively communicate with customers," said Murray Martin, COO and President of Pitney Bowes Inc. "By leveraging Pitney Bowes' expertise, our clients can optimize their mailstream to reach a highly targeted, receptive customer base with the right message, which in turn can help them gain a substantial edge over the competition."

With the help of Pitney Bowes, companies are cutting operating costs, maximizing customer acquisition and retention, optimizing cash flow and enhancing regulatory compliance -- all by changing the way they manage their mailstream.

To support the launch of its new business model, Pitney Bowes recently implemented a comprehensive advertisement and marketing campaign, targeting customers through television, print and online vehicles.

About the Survey
Harris Interactive® fielded the online survey on behalf of Pitney Bowes between November 10 and 14, 2005 among a nationwide sample of 2,403 U.S. adults ages 18 and over, of whom 2,369 have encountered problems with business communications. The data were weighted to be representative of the total U.S. adult population on the basis of region, age within gender, education, household income, race/ethnicity, and propensity to be online. In theory, with probability samples of this size, one can say with 95 percent certainty that the overall results, as well as the results for those who have encountered unsatisfactory experiences with business communications, have a sampling error of plus or minus 3 percentage points. This online sample is not a probability sample.

About Pitney Bowes
Pitney Bowes provides the world's most comprehensive suite of mailstream software, hardware, services and solutions to help companies manage their flow of mail, documents and packages to improve communication. Pitney Bowes, with $5.4 billion in annual revenue, takes an all-inclusive view of its customers' operations, helping organizations of all sizes enjoy the competitive advantage that comes from an optimized mailstream. The company's 85 years of technological leadership have produced many major mailstream innovations, and it is consistently on the Intellectual Property Owners Association's list of top U.S. patent holders. With approximately 35,000 employees worldwide, Pitney Bowes serves more than 2 million businesses through direct and dealer operations. More information about the company can be found at http://www.pb.com/.

About Harris Interactive®
Harris Interactive Inc. (http://www.harrisinteractive.com/), based in Rochester, New York, is the 13th largest and the fastest-growing market research firm in the world, most widely known for The Harris Poll® and for its pioneering leadership in the online market research industry. Long recognized by its clients for delivering insights that enable confident business decisions, the Company blends the science of innovative research with the art of strategic consulting to deliver knowledge that leads to measurable and enduring value.

Harris Interactive serves clients worldwide through its United States, Europe (http://www.harrisinteractive.com/europe) and Asia offices, its wholly-owned subsidiary Novatris in Paris, France (http://www.novatris.com/), and through an independent global network of affiliate market research companies. EOE M/F/D/V.

  Contacts:
  Caroline Dennis
  Pitney Bowes Public Relations
  Tel. 203-351-7210
  Email: caroline.dennis@pb.com

  Ojas Naik
  Ogilvy Public Relations
  Tel. 212-880-5243
  Email: ojas.naik@ogilvypr.com

SOURCE: Pitney Bowes Inc.

CONTACT: Caroline Dennis, Pitney Bowes Public Relations,
+1-203-351-7210, caroline.dennis@pb.com; Ojas Naik, Ogilvy Public Relations,
+1-212-880-5243, ojas.naik@ogilvypr.com

Web site: http://www.pb.com/
http://www.harrisinteractive.com/
http://www.harrisinteractive.com/europe
http://www.novatris.com/

Largest Vatican Direct Marketing Campaign to Date

Eternal Image Expands Vatican Marketing Program to Include Company's Largest Direct Marketing Campaign to Date

Direct Mail, Print Advertising, Website and PR Come Together to Reach Catholics Nationwide

FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Eternal Image, Inc. (OTC: ETIM.PK), a public company engaged in the design, manufacturing and marketing of brand image caskets and urns, today announced it is launching a direct marketing program designed to saturate the Catholic marketplace with information about its new line of Vatican Library Collection™ urns.

The direct mail program is directed at nearly 42,000 Catholic priests, parishes and diocese; as well as Catholic cemeteries, hospitals and nursing homes. It will begin mailing at the end of this month and reach the vast majority of U.S. outlet in these categories.

The direct mail piece is part of a coordinated launch program that includes print advertising in Catholic Digest Magazine and similar outlets. A public relations outreach program to Catholic media is resulting in interviews on radio programs and in print directed at these markets.

"Our goal is simple: if you are Catholic we want you to know about the Vatican Library Collection™ funerary products from Eternal Image," said Nick Popravsky, vice president of sales and marketing for EI. "The response to the line has been very strong, and we feel that as more core customers learn about it the volume can only continue to grow."

EI is currently seeking to expand its distribution overseas under its global licensing agreement. The agreement with Vatican Library Collection™ allows EI to market worldwide and the company is working to establish international distribution and expects to announce more details in the second quarter of this year.

In addition, EI's newly renovated website includes a complete section about the line. It can be found at www.eternalimage.net.

Proceeds of the sale of each urn (and, later this year, each casket) benefit the famed Vatican Library, a historical collection of more than two million printed works. Until very recently the special collection, established by Pope Nicholas in 1451 within the Vatican, was protected with such dedication that only a handful of scholars have had access. Today the collection, its artifacts spanning 2000 years, is becoming visible to a wider audience.

Eternal Image remains committed to growing its line of licensed-brand funeral products. For more information, visit http://www.eternalimage.net.

http://www.vatican.va/phome_en.htm

http://bav.vatican.va/en/v_home_bav/home_bav.shtml

http://www.eternalimage.net

SAFE HARBOR

Statements in this press release relating to plans, strategies, economic performance and trends, projections of results of specific activities or investments, and other statements that are not descriptions of historical facts may be forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

Forward-looking information is inherently subject to risks and uncertainties, and actual results could differ materially from those currently anticipated due to a number of factors, which include but are not limited to, risk factors inherent in doing business. Forward-looking statements may be identified by terms such as "may," "will," "should," "could," "expects," "plans," "intends," "anticipates," "believes," "estimates," "predicts," forecasts," potential," or "continue," or similar terms or the negative of these terms.

Although we believe that the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, we cannot guarantee future results, levels of activity, performance or achievements. The company has no obligation to update these forward-looking statements.

Contacts

Cambridge Investor Relations
Investor Relations:
Tony Fazio, 781-214-9038
or
a.s.a.p.r.
Media Relations:
Robbie Tarpley Raffish, 410-883-2000

Decentralized Online Identity with OpenID

 

DT Embraces Decentralized Online Identity with OpenID

digital-telepathy at the forefront of the single sign-in revolution. The San Diego based digital marketing agency announced today that they will support OpenID in all of their upcoming Web applications.

San Diego (PRWeb) March 5, 2007 -- digital-telepathy (DT), the San Diego based Agency, announced today that they will support OpenID in all of their upcoming Web applications. DT just completed the first OpenID development for a large Latin American social network and is poised to make the ambitious move toward a portable identity solution for any of their clients looking to build membership-based websites. At the forefront of the Identity 2.0 revolution, DT has been in support of the OpenID standard since its inception in 2005. With Technorati, Microsoft, AOL, digg and Netvibes all behind it, that foresight is coming to fruition as OpenID emerges as the industry standard for single sign-in solutions. DT believes that OpenID will play a major role in lowering the barrier to website entry by increasing membership conversions as well as the promoting of return visitors.

OpenID is a decentralized online identity verification which intends to provide Web users with a single sign-on for all applications. Any website can employ OpenID software as a way for users to sign in, replacing the traditional login name and password with a custom Uniform Resource Identifier (URI). Most importantly, the potential interaction with cross-site information sharing is limitless with OpenID. With users' permission, OpenID will allow the fusion of user profile data from multiple Web sites to create a richer, more customized experience.

Mike Arrington, founder of TechCrunch, confirmed at last week's Future of Web Apps conference in London, "It's definitely time to declare OpenID a winner and the hope for a single-sign on world a reality."

About digital-telepathy, Inc.
San Diego-based digital-telepathy, Inc. is a digital marketing agency with a unique approach to providing strategic marketing counsel for new companies. DT is a tight-knit collective of Internet specialists, brought together to create a team capable of transforming any business into a progressive and innovative source of revenue on the web. Its authentic, passion-driven focus sets it apart from the large impersonal advertising and marketing agencies that are just beginning to explore the Web 2.0 frontier. The company's six years of success on the Internet is directly tied to its love for the work it does.

If you would like more information about this topic, or to schedule an interview with DT CEO Chuck Longanecker, please call Kelly Cochran at 619/546-0519 or e-mail her at kelly (at) digitaltelepathy.com

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Free Hosted Service for SMB Call Centers

 

Aastra OnDemand™ Introduces Free Hosted Service for SMB Call Centers; CVCC Express™ Delivers Call Center Solutions for Small and Medium Businesses

Aastra announces a new hosted call center service offering designed for small to medium businesses. CVCC Express™ is available with no upfront cost and no monthly service charge.

Dallas, TX (PRWeb) March 5, 2007 -- Aastra announces a new hosted call center service offering designed for small to medium businesses. CVCC Express™ includes the most important incoming call center features of our flagship service, Centergy® Virtual Contact Center, including automated call routing, announcements, skills-based routing, real-time reporting and historical performance tracking. The product is entirely web-based, including training and provisioning, allowing agents to work from anywhere with only a phone and Internet connection. CVCC Express™ is available with no upfront cost and no monthly service charge.

"Excellent customer service should not be something only large companies can afford," said Dana Call, Executive Vice President and General Manager of Aastra USA Inc. "Our rich history of delivering contact center solutions to major enterprises has provided us with a distinct insight into the most critical needs of call center managers. Using web-based technology we are now able to provide cost-effective solutions for companies of all sizes." Our FREE Hosted Service offering is ideal for small to medium businesses and for small call centers within larger organizations that prefer not to invest their resources in a premises-based call center. This solution will support an unlimited number of agents and supervisors and, because the service is hosted, there is no hardware, software or infrastructure to purchase. For more information on CVCC Express visit www.aastraondemand.com/Express.

About Aastra OnDemand™
Aastra OnDemand™ is the new hosted service of Aastra USA Inc., a leader in IP communications products including IP-PBX systems, standards-based telephones, unified communications and contact center applications. Aastra OnDemand is dedicated to serving the needs of customers taking advantage of the dramatic shift toward the software as a service delivery model. With over 25 years of experience delivering PBX and contact center systems to some of the largest and most demanding companies in the world, Aastra OnDemand is now bringing that expertise to companies of all sizes.

For more information visit http://www.aastraondemand.com

Contact:
Robyn Thompson
Phone: +1.469.365.3249

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Company Name: Aastra
Email: email protected from spam bots
Phone: 469-365-3249
Website: www.aastraondemand.com

Tips for Getting More From a Tax Refund

Springboard Offers Tips for Getting More From a Tax Refund

There's a lot that can be done with a tax refund; the temptation to spend
the money unwisely is ever-present. Springboard Nonprofit Consumer Credit
Management offers tips on what to do to maximize returns on your refund.

Riverside, CA (PRWEV) March 3, 2007 -- Springboard, a non-profit consumer
credit management organization, wants consumers to stop for a minute and
think before spending their tax refund.

There is a lot that can be done with a tax refund, the temptation to spend
the money unwisely is ever-present
"There is a lot that can be done with a tax refund, the temptation to spend
the money unwisely is ever-present" said Todd Emerson, CEO of Springboard,
"Instead of putting their money to good use, some consumers will
unfortunately put themselves into further debt by purchasing high ticket
items."

Understanding how to better manage money is essential for consumers to
achieve long-term financial health. Springboard has compiled some easy tips
on how consumers can put their tax refunds to work. They are:

• Spread your wealth around. Consumers can get their income tax refund
faster with direct deposit. Take advantage of the new IRS Form 8888 and
"spend some and save some". This form allows consumers to split their refund
and electronically deposit their money in up to three accounts (savings,
checking, and IRA are all eligible). You can deposit however much you like
into each account.

• Repay existing debt. Use this money to pay off high interest credit
cards, or to pay down car loans. The sooner these obligations are taken care
of, the less interest you will pay on the money you borrowed.

• Open or add to your savings account for a rainy day. Nothing in this
world is predictable, we all have unexpected spending that occurs each year,
due to emergencies. It is wise to have an "emergency fund" and a good rule
of thumb is to save enough to cover three to six months of living expenses.
This may seem like a lot, but consumers can start saving a little at a time
and build up their nest egg slowly. A healthy savings account prevents you
from having to borrow money when emergencies happen.

• Invest your money. If you do not have much debt, and have disposable
income, you should consider investing in an IRA, mutual funds, or stocks.
The money you invest can increase over the years, and you can potentially
end up creating a sizeable investment for your future.

Remember, gaining ground on your finances and reducing debt can be far more
satisfying than unplanned purchases that may cause additional debt burdens.
Springboard offers free confidential counseling and education to consumers
nationwide. For more information on their services, or to talk to a
certified consumer credit counselor, call 800-WISE PLAN (800-947-3752).

About Springboard Nonprofit Consumer Credit Management
Springboard is a nonprofit credit education and financial counseling
organization founded in 1974. The agency offers personal financial education
and assistance with money, credit and debt management through confidential
counseling. Springboard is accredited by the Council on Accreditation,
signifying high standards for agency governance, fiscal integrity, counselor
certification and service delivery policies. The agency provides
pre-bankruptcy counseling and debtor education as mandated by the Bankruptcy
reform law. Springboard is a HUD approved housing counseling agency and a
member of the National Foundation for Credit Counseling, a national
organization of nonprofit credit counseling agencies. The agency has several
locations in California and offers face-to-face and nationwide phone
counseling services. For more information on Springboard, call 1-800 WISE
PLAN (1-800-947-3752) ext. 750 or visit their web site at www.credit.org

Bring out your dead! (Links, that is...)

Some of you may remember Traffic Power (www.trafficpower.com) and how bad they were and how they moved to a new domain, 1p.com? Well I just happend to spot something to day in the www.dailydomainer.com newsletter that I get (Highly recommended!).

 

Top Domain Sales Feb 19 - Feb 25

Refresh.com $115,000.00
PopupBlocker.com $75,000.00
Moka.com $72,223.00
FreePornMovie.com $59,750.00
Career.net $52,500.00
Office.de $50,540.00
Submission.com $42,000.00
SexVedio.com $42,000.00
SexVidoes.com $41,250.00
Buff.com $40,500.00
BloodTest.com $40,251.00
LatinoPorn.com $40,000.00
FreePornoVideo.com $39,638.00
Maklare.se $39,366.00
Villa.de $36,383.00
NudeBollywood.com $35,250.00
Dressy.com $34,501.00
Hentei.com $30,250.00
BollywoodNude.com $30,250.00
XXXCams.com $30,000.00

Other notable sales include FruitGiftBaskets.com ($26,250), 1P.com ($20,500), Behind.com ($13,000), Utoob.com ($10,000), ESD.net ($7,500), Rental.info ($7,000), CharlesDarwin.com ($6,766), and Spanish domain Yell.es ($13,230).

Did you catch it? 1P.com ($20,500)!

I have nothing against the new owners, whoever they are, but I'm going to pull all the old links that I have pointing to the domain. There is a reason that the domain, a 2 character or NL.com went for so little, and that's because it's TAINTED.

(hris