You've Got 8 Seconds, Do Something Interesting Or You Lose
Money
SEATTLE, March 19, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Studies show the average adult attention span is 8 seconds.
As a business owner, if you can't capture your customers attention in 8 seconds, you'll go out of business.
The problem is, most small business owners and entrepreneurs are so overwhelmed with all the new
marketing options and the changes in the distribution of information that they don't have any time left to
think about what they should do - let alone time enough to get creative while doing it.
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Invictus Foundation™ Receives Grant from Union Pacific
Railroad
SEATTLE, Feb. 20, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Invictus Foundation™, a national nonprofit organization providing
no cost, face to face individual and family behavioral health counseling services with licensed behavioral
health practitioners to military members and veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan, their loved ones, and their communities announces a grant from Union
Pacific to scale its Welcome Home Network program and services.
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Express Rail Intermodal Service from Port of Quincy Generates Smaller Carbon Footprint,
McKinstry Finds
Carbon analysis confirms BNSF estimation of reduced carbon emissions from/to the Port of Quincy Intermodal Terminal
SEATTLE, Feb. 7, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Seattle-based energy and facility services firm McKinstry has released a
carbon analysis study that confirms that the unique (Cold Train) refrigerated express intermodal service to/from
the Port of Quincy Intermodal Terminal produces a smaller carbon footprint than shipping by long-haul truck
to/from Quincy, Wash. The report validates a previous estimation of carbon emissions reported by the
Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) Railway's Carbon Estimator Tool.
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Payday Loans Online -- New Rapid Loan Checker Launched
SEATTLE, Jan. 28, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- PaydayLoansOnline.net has announced the launch of a brand new
rapid loan checker service which can help consumers find and compare short term loans. The free service
had been developed to service the needs of U.S. based applicants and is free to use.
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Invictus Foundation Selected by Discovery Communications as Creating Change Nonprofit
Partner
SEATTLE, Jan. 16, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Invictus Foundation today announced the nonprofit organization was
selected to take part in Discovery Communications' third annual pro bono initiative, Discovery Impact: Creating Change. Employees lent their creative
talents in marketing, communications, creative design services, social
media and video production to help the Invictus Foundation with its public awareness goals. The event was
held at Discovery's global headquarters in Silver Spring, MD on November 15th and 16th, 2012.
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Joe Doucet Studio Launches New Physics-Based Mobile Game, Piece Corps, Promoting
Diversity
and Inspiring Creativity With User Generated Levels
Create Levels, Share Experiences and Save The Universe with Friends in Piece Corps, Available for iOS and
Android
SEATTLE, Dec. 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Yesterday, Joe Doucet Studio, announced the launch of Piece Corps, a
new physics-based mobile game for casual gamers of all ages. Piece Corps is free to download in the iTunes App
Store and from Google Play.
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Preserving Your Family History Gets Easier, More Reliable with New Service from Gen-
Ark™
Cloud-based, Full-Service Gen-Ark Protects and Maintains the Sentimental Content of Digital Estates and Family Archives
SEATTLE, Nov. 15, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Every day, millions of pieces of family history are lost to a natural disaster
or just disintegrate as old film, tape, paper photos and documents fail to withstand the test of time. Meanwhile,
other memories created with yesterday's technology might no longer be able to be viewed as computers no longer have Floppy Disk Drives or SCSI ports,
and now even displaying popular Flash based content can be a challenge.
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release.
TWIST Adjustable Wine Aerator, New Innovative Wine Accessory, Gives Ultimate Control to
Aerate Wines Expertly
Easy Wine Gift, Holiday Gift and Hostess Gift TWIST Six-Setting Wine Aerator is Must-Have for Wine Lovers
SEATTLE, Nov. 15, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Each year the holidays overflow with wine gifts, either as hostess gifts
at holiday parties or gifts for the wine loving oenophile. Introduced in time for the season, the new TWIST
Adjustable Wine Aerator (patent pending) by HOST http://www.hoststudios.com/ is different from other
aerators available because it uses six different settings to allow a controlled rate of aeration to a wine poured
through it. This breakthrough allows any bottle of red wine – from young, highly tannic blends to more refined vintages that just need a little extra finesse
– to reach its full potential in seconds, with a simple twist.
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New Novel Provides Cure to the Chronically Heartbroken
"A Year Without April" by Seattle based author, Marcus Harrison Green
SEATTLE, Nov. 14, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Seattle based author, Marcus Harrison Green's debut novel "A Year
Without April" is available for sale at bookstores and on Amazon.com starting on Nov. 19th, 2012. He was
compelled by his experiences with chronic heartbreak to write his first work of fiction about a young man
whose surreal relationship with a woman named April, ends in heartbreak. In the story, Miles has a remarkable emotional journey, and in the end is able
to transform his devastation post break-up, into strength, redemption
and a powerful sense of self-acceptance. This book is comforting to anyone who can relate to the feeling of loss,
and is a fantastic example of perseverance. Those suffering from chronic heartbreak can soon have it remedied
with the arrival of A Year Without April, which uses humor and wit to relate the stark realities of all who have
ever felt the onslaught of pain, confusion and delirium that usually accompanies a break up.
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Invictus Foundation Announces the Development and Implementation of the Welcome
Home Network for Military Members, Veterans and Their Families
Network of volunteer behavioral health professionals will respond to growing crises including PTSD and
depression
SEATTLE, Nov. 14, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Responding to the call of a growing crisis — the unmet behavioral
health needs of returning soldiers, veterans, their families and families of the fallen in the Pacific Northwest,
the State of Washington and the Puget Sound Region — the Invictus Foundation announced today that it is
launching the Welcome Home Network. The Welcome Home Network will recruit and educate volunteer
behavioral health professionals, who will become part of a network whose goal is to bridge the gap in
behavioral health services for soldiers returning from service, veterans and their families. Among troops
returning from Iraq and Afghanistan, approximately 40 percent of soldiers, a third of Marines, and half of
the National Guard members report psychological problems, but behavioral health services are in short supply.
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Celebrated Etiquette Expert Mary M. Mitchell Appeals to Dog Lovers with New Book "Woofs
to the Wise"
SEATTLE, Oct. 15, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- "Woofs to the Wise" delightfully reveals what can happen when a trio of
divas confront career challenges, relationship issues, good manners, philosophies of happiness, and even death
and find the answers in a charismatic French bulldog's words of wisdom.
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Reality TV Has Gone to the Birds with New Parrot Training Program on
DVD
SEATTLE, Oct. 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Imagine if Extreme Makeover worked with parrots instead of houses.
A new reality TV program called "One Day Miracles" helps bird owners learn how to communicate properly with
their pets so they can earn their birds love and affection and live together without issues like biting and screaming that commonly accompany parrot
ownership.
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Free Stratford Retirement Report Helps People Make Affordable Assisted Living
Decisions
SEATTLE, Sept. 19, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Report published by Stratford Retirement informs caregivers and
elderly about financial options for assisted care.
While Americans continue to live longer than ever, often well past traditional retirement years, there is a
growing concern about the ability of Medicaid to cover long-term care cost. What has traditionally been a
safety net for middle-income people with assisted care needs, has now turned into a contested political
topic.
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TheFormTool Selected as Member Benefit by the Washington State Bar
Association
SEATTLE, Sept. 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- TheFormTool, LLC is pleased to announce that the Washington State
Bar Association (http://www.wsba.org) has chosen to sponsor TheFormTool as a new benefit for its 34,000
lawyer members. TheFormTool is user-friendly and powerful productivity software for lawyers seeking to
reduce document errors, improve client service and reduce costs.
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Invictus Foundation Fortifies its Efforts to Help Veterans by Partnering with Legal Advocate
Network NOVA
SEATTLE, Sept. 18, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Invictus Foundation is pleased to announce it has partnered with the National Organization for Veterans'
Advocates, Inc. NOVA is a national network of legal advocates whose mission
is to develop and encourage high standards of service and representation for all persons seeking benefits through
the federal veterans benefits system. It is NOVA's desire that all veterans and the families of those who served
and have fallen receive the best representation possible, thereby optimizing their opportunity to receive the maximum benefits allowed under the law.
"They deserve nothing less," states Michael Viterna, President of
NOVA.
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Covered in Bunnies for your Birthday? New Website Offers Events and Spaces to Let You
Party Like Royalty
SEATTLE, Sept. 12, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- A new website offers users the chance to say their wedding vows
under the watchful gaze of a gigantic Pacific Red Octopus or perhaps sip champagne while adorable Sea Otters
frolic next to an ice sculpture. Once, only a venue to be rented by Seattle's elite, the Seattle Aquarium can now
be rented by the hour with just a click of a button at PlaceFull.com.
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Presidential Pets: Infographic Shows First Dogs with Humorous Trivia, Insightful
Anecdotes
SEATTLE, Aug. 23, 2012 - Presidential pooches are in the news these days, but dogs in the White House have
always made for great trivia contests. A new infographic called "The First Dogs and Their Presidents" from
The Dog Training Secret shows all the President's pooches with insightful anecdotes and fascinating graphics.
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Invictus Foundation Partners with zuuzs.com to Fuse Philanthropy with
Consumerism
SEATTLE, Aug. 14, 2012 -- Invictus Foundation is pleased to announce it has partnered with zuuzs.com to offer
our members a grassroots option for being a part of our vision and mission: Shop & Support Invictus Foundation.
Our online shopping is fast, free, and easy.
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Award-Winning Children's Author Has Two New Enhanced ebook
Apps
SEATTLE, Aug. 15, 2012 -- Award-winning children's author Bonny Becker has two books now available as
enhanced ebook apps for iPad, iPhone and iPod touch. Working with artists Benrei Huang and Shari Halpern,
these two new read-aloud apps will appeal to children aged 2 to 7 years old. Both apps are available now in
the App Store for a promotional price of 99 cents.
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Ezell's Famous Southern Fried Chicken in Seattle Voted America's Favorite in Esquire
Poll
SEATTLE, July 23, 2012 -- Seattle-based Ezell's Famous Chicken is "The Most Life-Changing Fried Chicken"
(http://www.esquire.com/blogs/food-for-men/ezells-fried-chicken-winner-071112)
in America according to the nationwide Internet poll conducted by Esquire magazine's "Eat Like a Man"
(http://www.esquire.com/blogs/food-for-men/ezells-fried-chicken-winner-071112?click=main_sr)
blog. Ezell's walked away with nearly 50 percent of the vote among the eight competitors.
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Marketing Expert Shows How to Dramatically Increase Lead Generation, Social Media
Impact, Customer Action
and New Sales With Your Next Promotion
SEATTLE, July 12, 2012 -- Many businesses have responded to the economic challenges of the last few years by
slashing their marketing budgets and campaigns. However, savvier organizations understand that they are better
off accelerating their marketing efforts to take advantage of the challenging economy to expand market share like
one industry leader did 80 years ago.
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Local Dog Adoption: Helping 250 Dogs and Puppies Get Adopted This Year Is Goal of
TheDogTrainingSecret.com
SEATTLE, June 26, 2012 -- Every year animal shelters euthanize between 3 million and 4 million dogs. The Dog
Training Secret, a dog training program, wants to help end needless deaths and increase dog adoptions in all 50
states.
The company will partner with 50 local pet adoption centers in 50 states and will pay for five pets to be adopted
at each partner site.
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CKO Kickboxing Health Fitness Franchise Continues Rapid Growth with New Seattle Gym
Opening on July 1
Fitness Franchise Offers Opportunity for Retired Veterans, Military, Police and Fire Personnel Who Want to
Own Their Own Businesses
SEATTLE, June 25, 2012 -- CKO Kickboxing, one of the fastest-growing health fitness franchises, will open its
first cardio kickboxing gym on 15901 Westminster Way in Shoreline on Saturday, July 7. The high-quality,
cross-training gym provides a family-friendly setting to Seattle residents and northern suburban Seattle
residents who are looking for an alternative to Pilates, yoga, martial arts, cross-fit and spinning classes.
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Social Innovation Company Names Extraordinary Seattle Girl, Rachel Beckwith, Rainmaker
of the Year 2012
SEATTLE, June 12, 2012 -- In 2011, Rainworks Omnimedia LLC
(http://www.rainworksomnimedia.com/) -- a social impact innovation company that produces
traveling exhibitions for science museums and supports clean water and literacy programs --
launched its annual Rainmakers List to recognize impact initiatives addressing urgent social
problems.
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A New Spin on Online Advertising Puts College Communities in the
Spotlight
SEATTLE, April 27, 2012 -- Cadabra, LLC has launched a new website geared specifically for college
communities and campuses. "CampusWall" (http://mycampuswall.com) features a separate and
self-contained website for any college or university within the United States, wherein students
can buy, sell, swap, and share goods and services. Using the "Craigslist" model of a relatively
self-managed community, Cadabra has created a unique experience that is tailored to the typical
college student.
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Puppy Owners Can Have Perfect Pets with New Video Program From
TheDogTrainingSecret.com
SEATTLE, April 3, 2012 -- Puppies can be trained easily and quickly with instructions from a new training
course, complete with book and videos, produced by The Dog Training Secret, which is available at http://www.thedogtrainingsecret.com.
"We saw a lot of people messing up training their dogs," said Chet Womach, president of The Dog
Training Secret (http://www.thedogtrainingsecret.com). "They need their hands held."
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High Cost of Missing Information - Pitfalls of Just Too Much
Data!
SEATTLE, March 28, 2012 -- The Internet has made "Everyone a Publisher of Information" and as a result
the amount of new information produced every year is estimated to be between one and two Exabytes.
This is a very large amount of information to grasp let alone manage effectively - for example the entire
printed collection of the U.S. Library of Congress contains a total of 10 Terabytes of information (10^12 bytes)
in comparison to one Exabyte of data which equals a billion gigabytes (10^18 bytes).
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