Nicholas Cifuentes asked:


There is new kid in school, his name is CampusLIVE, and wants to act as every college kid’s 24/7 RA (Resident Assistant) by providing all the information you need to know as a student on campus.

The new social community website aggregates information a college kid needs to know. Besides the usual, like weather, there are customized news feeds (CNN, Boston Globe, Philly.com, Fox News, MSNBC, and even Playboy, and much more), customized search feeds; that include Google, YouTube, Wikipedia, Amazon, Flickr, Technorati and much more. In addition, each school’s page has ‘quick links’ that feature necessary housing and health information, local public transportation schedules, dining services, registrar information, library, academic calendars and more.

They also feature a great Food Finder feature that allows students to find local eateries, their contact information, whether they offer dine-in, delivery and take-out options, and they offer online menus for each in their system, as well as the ability to leave public reviews for each.

CampusLIVE also understands the need for a college kid to know what is on TV at all times - therefore implementing the ability to find TV listings using the TVGuide.com system.

One thing you might think after reading the above would be ‘another Facebook’, but they aren’t.  Actually, they have gone as far to integrate with Facebook so that students can actually see their live Facebook messages from their homepage.  They also have plans to tie in other social networks that are popular to students such as LinkedIn, MySpace, and I assume Twitter, Digg, and maybe a few others might join the force @ some point.

CampusLIVE started in UMass and has grown to cover 26 universities in nine states. They are doing well - in terms of providing useful information for students, and in a concise and clear manner. However, they need to focus their growth overall, in terms of adding more schools, and integrating more customizable features that will allow students not only have access to useful information, but also build a virtual dorm room. So for each school, they can go beyond just providing a portal for useful information, but access to teachers, other students, virtual blackboards, and so on.

CampusLIVE was started by a group of UMass students, and finished in the top 5 of Business Week’s Top 25 Entrepreneurs Under 25 in America 08?. CampusLIVE employs five full-time people, and interns, and had just over $100,000 in revenue during 2007. The company is currently negotiating a $1.25 million investment deal, according to Business Week. They are also looking to lease office space in Boston, moving themselves into an office and out of the dorms.

 

Thoughts.

I love their business model and opportunity to strike while the iron is hot, so to speak.  I just hope they do it now, and push aggressively - as you never know what the landscape for a model like this might look like in a year.

They need to build up their school database offering - at the same time, it opens up a huge door for advertising opportunities, which they must take advantage of - especially if they have angel investors now involved. You don’t want to have to carry their weight for too long, and obviously wish to become profitable in the next three years in a major way.

They have a great platform here to also explore partnerships of all kinds; building on all the above - sets themselves up nicely for an aggressive business build - before ’selling’ to a top organization, i.e. Google, Yahoo, etc…in five years or so.

 

For more information, email me @ nicholas.cifuentes@gmail.com

 

 

 



BRAD

Robert Edmonds asked:


How to Watch NBC, CBS, FOX, CNN, ABC TV Network Channels without Paying Monthly Fees

More and more people are switching from satellite dish TV and cable TV to the free online TV option. This is as a result of high installation costs and monthly subscription fees of satellite and cable TV. More over cable TV is particularly expensive and its prices have kept increasing for the last five years. Dish satellite TV, despite relatively lower cost as compared to cable, depends on the weather conditions.

Comparison between Satellite Dish TV, Cable TV and Online Free TV

Satellite dish TV is however superior in terms of quality since it transmits TV signals in digital mode. Satellite dish TV therefore enjoys one advantage over cable TV because of the digital clear sound and picture quality. Te only downside to dish TV is that it is also not a cheaper option when compared to the absolutely free online TV channels.

You may not be able to get the HDTV on online TV or even the pay-per-view privileges. But the fact is that when it comes to accessing Free-To- Air TV channels, online Free Television wins the contest.

Accessing all network TV channels through the cheaper free online TV alternative

It is now possible to access the free network channels on your computer at home or work. Watching the CBS, NBC, ABC, CNN, FOX and BBC news and movie network channels on your computer is an unbeatable advantage. In addition you can also access other world TV channels from over 70 countries and languages.

How does online TV software download work?

Online TV is free television that is provided over the internet all over the world. TV stations have realized the potential of the internet in transmitting video and audio signals and have started to offer their TV network services over the internet for free.

There are absolutely free TV websites that you can watch TV simply by logging in. these websites provide TV from the main networks for free but the problem is that they are usually heavily congested. The global traffic demanding free online TV simply overwhelms the servers.

You can read other reviews of one of the best network TV online softwares and watch a demo version by following the links below.

This is a good example of a pc TV software that I found highly recommended by most online reviews: WWWTV



TERENCE

Tv For Pc asked:


TV FOR PC:

TV for PC simply refers to a program that enables you to watch television on your computer. It is also referred to as Satellite TV for PC because this program gives you access to watch up to 12000+ TV channels on your desktop PC or laptop via the internet.

TV Shows:

At a one time registration fee of 44.95$ Only, you will download a simple software and TV viewers which will enable you access the satellite TV for PC site and watch over 12000+ free TV channels, videos and TV shows from all over the world, there are no monthly charges and no purchasing anything once you are registered. Click here for more details…

Some of the TV Channels you will access are:

CNN, CBS, ABC, NBC, FOX, PBS, UPN, PAX, Comedy Central, Discovery Channel, ESPA, BBC, MTV, CARTOON NETWORK, HBO, CW, Movie Stations, Animation TV, Al jazeera, Animal planet, TBN ….and thousands of other live TV channels from all over the world.

Some of the TV Categories available are:

News & Weather, Business, Finance, Cartoon TV, Classic Films, Full movies, WebTV, reality tv, Live shows, Soccer, Live Sports!, Cultural TV , Talk Shows, TV Trivia, Sci Fi TV, free old television shows, children shows, Action/Adventure, Animation, Children, Comedy, Drama, Science-Fiction, Soap, Talk Shows, Popular Shows, TV Listings …… and much, much more.

Never miss your favorite shows again, because when you watch Satellite TV for PC

You will get everything form Live TV, and VOD (video on demand), direct to your computer or laptop.

Advantages of Satellite PC TV:

- This PC TV program is perfect for you when traveling or on vacation

- When you do not have access to cable or satellite TV in your area.

- When you want to see some great TV programming your current TV provider doesn’t offer.

- You watch TV channels from all over the word in many different languages.

- Its an alternative to your cable or satellite TV service.

- You save money from the high cost of cable and satellite TV service.

- This service is perfect for those who would like to convert from ANALOG to DIGITAL TV.

 

Free Members Bonuses:

- Unlimited movie downloads

- DVD/CD burning software

- Video/DVD to ipod converter

- Web look TV

- Free internet security software

 

COMPUTER/ PC REQUIREMENTS:

At least 64M system memory — 128M system memory is recommended.

At least 10M hard disk space.

OPERATING SYSTEM:

Windows XP (Professional or Home edition), Windows 2000, Windows ME, Windows95, Windows98, or Vista Home or Professional Platforms. MAC users will need to have a current OS X version with .exe download abilities.

INTERNET CONNECTION:

Use Satellite TV for PC on a broadband cable/DSL connection with 128K minimum speed for optimum performance. However, this will work on a 56k dial up as well. You will just need to wait longer for the TV channels to buffer (download).

You can use satellite TV for PC on as many as six computers with one membership, provide everyone in your household with this service, or install at your work or business. You will be allowed to download and view on up to six computers or laptops with one membership.

NOTE: IN FEBRUARY 2009 YOU WILL NEED TO SWITCH FROM ANALOG TO DIGITAL TV….

You will have three primary choices:

1. Contact your local cable company to purchase a converter box and service.

2. Purchase a satellite TV service.

3. Purchase an Internet TV service such as Satellite TV for PC at a ONE-TIME price and get more channels than the others. Depending on your computer set up it is possible to transfer the TV signal from your computer to your TV set.

Satellite TV for PC will be uninterrupted by the transfer. As a matter of fact Satellite TV for PC is expecting more TV stations once the transfer takes place in February 2009. No need to wait. Click here to purchase Satellite TV for PC.

 

 



ALPHONSE

bruce tull asked:


…and Proves the Usefulness of 3D Photography!

The above CNN Headline News | Hotwired special report first aired back when Mission3D first introduced their 3D Digital Camera Kit, the first in the world.

I still remember being informed by our then PR agency PerkettPR that the folks at CNN really liked our product and that they will air a report on Hotwired about it.  We were coming off another great favorable review by Time Magazine who had earlier awarded our Photo3D Kit, Time Magazine Gadget of the Week.



I remember sitting across from the TV and waiting for the report to air in the USA market, I had my VCR ready to record the review.  Then with total excitement we began to watch it.  The report was really favorable and fun, but along the way when the Photo3-D Kit image was being broadcasted, Mr. Brian Cooley, Editor at Large at CNET.com, makes the following statement:  “…and even though 3D Photography is still basically a fun gimmick, there is no purpose to it, it’s kind of fun…”

Did I hear Mr. Brian Cooley right? I was stunned!, I quickly replayed the tape and sure thing, he said it.  Why was I stunned?  When Mr. Cooley made this statement the only thing that came to my mind was:

1st: 3D photography allows for depth perception which normal 2D photography does not.

2nd: One cannot perceive depth without having TWO eyes.



3rd: Did God create TWO eyes for us to see depth with without a purpose and just for the fun gimmick of it?

Now to be fair, my gut told me that Mr. Brian Cooley was wrong, but honestly, I did not have a concrete answer to respond with to Mr. Brian’s challenging statement.  I researched and researched, looking for concrete examples for the benefits of 3D photography and everywhere I looked, the mention of fun, gimmick, awesome and great, and real life-like, and on and on, but I could not find a concrete answer, so was Mr. Cooley right?

Little did Mr. Brian Cooley know that the challenge he posed on CNN would make Mission3D invest over a million dollars and 4 more years of research to discover that 3D photography, other than being lots of fun. is not only useful, but its use should revolutionize learning and advertising.  As it turns out: a 3D photograph can be as much as 8 times more memorable than its 2D counterpart.

Mission3D’s research was completed in 2008 and one of its fruits was the introduction of a new advertising medium “3-DiMedia” that has won, at the global level, the highest and most prestigious Premier Print Awards in 2008.  Click here to learn more.

In this post, and on behalf of all the folks at Mission3D, I would like to take the opportunity to thank Mr. Brian Cooley and CNN for presenting this challenge and ultimately for their contribution to the advancement and adoption of 3D photography.  Perhaps if CNN did not air the review and if Mr. Cooley did not make this statement, we would have not been compelled to find concrete answers to prove that contrary to existing beliefs, 3D photography is actually very useful and serves a great purpose.   Oh, one more thing: it would be nice if CNN now says “you’re welcome” by spreading the news about this most important discovery



CLAIR

virgilio vallecera asked:


The search landscape is changing so fast this half of what we knew a year ago regarding search engine optimization and re&wshyp;selling is now obsolete, reports Greg Jarboe in his SEO-PR Newsblog. Jarboe is a usual presenter at the Search Engine Strategies (SES) conference and web search engine versus vertical searching the web (in search areas desire news) was one of the new searching tendencies featured at the San Jose SES.

The growth of the shock search has only come something like in the last few years. According to Nielsen/Net ratings, in June 2004 CNN.com was still the #1 online news source through Yahoo not too far behind. By January 2005 Yahoo rose to #1 with 23 million readers a month and by June 2005 properties were pulling out in front with 29 million readers a month, dominating the online news ratings.

News search is playing a better and better role in online marketing. Google has a news search section, as does AOL, MSN and Alta Vista. Sites desire Topix are drawing viewers looking for astronomical local news. Recent polls show too 77 percent of Internet users get the news online and it’s the rate one choice for news in the 18 - 54 year old age group. People go online and searching the web the news engines by topic and keyword. The LA Times reported on the trend, saying the veteran journalists are looking to the PR field for work, now the present so many readers are reading their news online.

When there is a signficant and timely prediction in Google News, Google will serve you up that news item in the Google ‘One-Box’ above the #1 position when you do a web searching on a keyword or phrase. Yahoo News now indexes blog posts in response to the simple trend so early adopters seem to blogs for news. Getting your message out in the news search has emerged as an vital part of your search engine optimization and marketing strategy.

Optimizing press releases and news articles is no longer a ‘nice-to-do one day’ concept or ’something we should try.’ It’s a proven strategy you should be implementing properly now. Put these articles into an RSS feed and you will start to show up in the most unexpected places!



GABRIEL

brandon c asked:


Check CNN NEWS and you see the pictures Obama in IRAN, with the president. Don’t vote for Obama. VOTE FOR HILLARY 2008 VOTE FOR HILLARY 2008.

WESLEY

John Parks asked:


According to CNN news, two-thirds of Americans ages 25 through 34 are deciding first where they want to live, and then looking for employment in that place. This practice is in direct contrast to the previous generation’s custom of finding a job and then settling wherever was necessary for that job, even if it was less than ideal. Young Americans today seem to care more about quality of life issues, and with so many advances in technology many employees have the flexibility of choosing where they want to live. If you are one of these people, consider Brevard County Florida. Real Estate in the county makes these communities an attractive choice for anyone looking for a great place to settle.

More than seventy-two miles in length, with a frontage to the Atlantic Ocean for its entire length, this idealistic county is conveniently located only 35 miles from Orlando. The county includes the communities of Melbourne, Merritt Island, Melbourne Beach, Cocoa Beach, Cape Canaveral, Suntree, Viera, Patrick Air Force base, and some smaller communities, all of which form Brevard County Florida. Real Estate in this area makes Brevard County Florida an even more idyllic community to live. Unbelievably, Brevard County Florida boasts some of the most affordable harbour properties in Florida.

Waterfront condominiums are a growing craze, with a huge selection of high-rises and condominiums available. Cocoa Beach and Cape Canaveral are popular locations for settling into luxurious ocean view condominiums. Waterside properties offer stunning beachfront views, private beach side patios, and some include private fenced in pools. Whether you want to settle into a condominium for your home, a second vacation home or a rental property, Cocoa Beach and Cape Canaveral offer inviting and luxurious sea front properties.

Brevard County Florida real estate also features a range of appealing oceanfront townhouses. With the hopes of attracting investors, renters, and homeowners, many professional renovators in the area have refurbished and revamped a number of lavish town homes. Most of these seaside town homes can be found in Melbourne Beach and Cape Canaveral. Many of the homeowners in this area relish the peaceful atmosphere of living on the water, and private entrances to the beach are just one of the many perks these town homes offer homeowners.

There are so many things to do in Brevard County Florida, between the gorgeous beach fronts to relaxing activities like fishing, with some of the best redfish fishing in the world, you can find it all here. Visit the world famous Ron Jons surf shop in Cocoa beach, it spans over 52,000 square feet. It’s a multi-level store, which features its own waterfall, glass elevator, bands, school trips and surf stars dropping in to sign autographs. Explorers will enjoy a trip to NASAs Kennedy Space Center to watch a space shuttle launch or participate in some interesting classes they offer. Whether you are looking for a great place to put down roots, or a great place to buy a vacation property, Brevard County Florida Real Estate offers some of the best and most reasonable waterfront properties in America.

For more information on Florida real estate, visit http://brevardcountyrealestate.org.



ALVARO

Marcia Henin asked:


Fans can find latest sports News, such as football and basketball scores as well as current events on the sports web sites. There is a long list of sports news sites. Now, people or sport lovers do not have to press buttons of TV remote to find out the various sports news, scores, and events at various news channels.

With the arrival of Internet, it has become possible for the sport lovers to get all the required information at their fingertips and that too within a matter of seconds. Readers can find the truth and rumors about basketball players and games through basketball news. Below is a description of certain well-known basketball news sources:

CNN sports web site provides the latest basketball news and basketball coverage. Fans can find top NBA stories through this site. They can find basketball coverage and news from renowned writers such as Marty Burns, Steve Aschburner, and Ian Thomsen. The web site also includes videos of the crucial match winning moments.

Fox sports web site displays score of current basketball coverage. It covers news for the basketball clubs such as Kings, Tigers, Bullets, Wildcats, Crocs, Taipans, Breakers, Blaze, 36ers, Razorbacks, Hawks, Singers, and Dragons.

WNBA web site covers the News and coverage of women basketball. Readers can find schedules of different matches on this site. The web site also includes basketball coverage and information related to players. The history column provides information on how the women basketball has shaped over the years.

Top 25 Basketball Teams:

ESPN has displayed the NCAA men’s basketball rankings for the year 2008. The top 25 basketball teams are North Carolina, Memphis, UCLA, Kansas, Tennessee, Wisconsin, Texas, Georgetown, Duke, Stanford, Butler, Xavier, Louisville, Drake, Notre Dame, Connecticut, Pittsburgh, Michigan State, Vanderbilt, Purdue, Washington State, Clemson, Davidson, Gonzaga, and Marquette.

Basketball enthusiasts may find best coaching and instruction information on most basketball web sites. They provide sources for basketball coaching sessions, basketball books and videos, basketball camps, and basketball equipment. They cover topics such as basics of basketball and motivational guidelines. There are chat rooms, where fans can discuss their favorite basketball players and teams.



JESSIE