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How to send free sms via mobile internet ?

actconferences — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 11:01:36 +0000

Question by : How to send free sms via mobile internet ?
is there any software or website to send free sms via mobile internet to abroad..??

Best answer:

Answer by Xabi Alonzo
Many Web sites allow a user to send free text messages, but these sites will not usually allow a person to receive messages. Send a text message over the Internet to any country with help

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Illinois Rural HealthNet Signs Construction Contract with G4S Technology LLC

actconferences — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 05:59:02 +0000

(PRWEB) February 01, 2012

The IRHN is a not-for profit corporation of health care providers who have come together to deploy and maintain a high-speed network to connect rural hospitals and health care clinics in Illinois.

More than 80 rural health care entities are being linked to each other and to urban medical centers, allowing the transmission of electro-cardiograms, CT scanner files, digital mammography files, and other diagnostic information that will facilitate consultation with specialists, faster medical treatment, and a reduced need to transport elderly citizens to distant hospitals.

Most of the hospitals currently working with the IRHN utilize T-1 circuits for data connectivity. T-1 circuits allow for 1.5 Mbps. The IRHN will provide a minimum of 100 Mbps upstream and downstream, and can provide 1 Gigabit/second.

The G4S Technology contract will provide construction services to connect hospitals and clinics to existing backbone fiber routes. These lateral construction builds are being deployed across the state of Illinois to provide the last mile connection. Bob Sommerfeld, President of G4S Technology LLC, said: G4S Technology is thrilled to be able to work with the IRHN and to be a part of constructing this network that will provide Illinois healthcare facilities the ability to access advanced medical care.

The NIU Broadband Development Group, a university unit that specializes in planning, implementing and optimizing broadband connectivity projects for municipalities and other large organizations, first conceived the state-wide network idea.

The IRHN network will speed the deployment of advanced medical technologies and vastly improve patient care and physician communication, said Alan Kraus, Director of the NIU Broadband Development Group.

Almost three years in the planning, the IRHN has utilized the Broadband Development Group to handle the functions necessary to make the project a reality.

A Voice Over Talent’s Guide To Voice Over Training

actconferences — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 01:14:14 +0000

Between a Hollywood superstar and a voice actor, the latter realistically works harder. It is quite difficult for a voice actor to put feelings and emotions to what he is reading, all the while knowing that he’s not seen on screen. The voice actor must be able to empathize with the persona that he portrays and make sure that he breathes life into the script. It is in this realm where voice over training is essential.

Voice over artists are able to learn the craft of voice acting and find good employment in this field by going through voice over training. There are 1000s of cartoon and animated TV shows, web shows, TV/radio advertisements, web videos, and movies being made regularly. Moreover, each movie/TV show has a cast of more than 20-30 characters. There are global opportunities galore for a voice actor.

Basic skills needed to join a voice over training course

Diction is one of the most vital tools of the trade. Perfect enunciation is required from the student, hence, it is necessary for him to go to speech classes to master his diction. A voice talent would always have two roles to perform – the “acting,” and the “lending voice.” So, fantastic diction is not enough to start voice over training – the student must also enroll in an acting course prior to joining the voice over course.

What does a voiceover training course teach?

The student learns how to evaluate and interpret commercial copy for announcer and real-person roles. He also comes to understand how to interpret narrative copy and gets the hang of technical copy as well. Students learn to coordinate the mind, mouth and voice efficiently, so that they may be able to sound really true to the personality they are playing. The student also learns how to take direction.

A great voice actor training course makes students read, record, play back, listen, and then do it repeatedly until they get it right. Students learn tactics such as inflection, timing and articulation. They perform warm-ups and vocal exercises as well. They understand how to maintain their vocal fitness. When students are already half-way into the voice over training program, they become competent at using and adjusting pitch, tone, volume and delivery speed to cater to numerous types of jobs.

After the main training is over, students learn how to promote their skills, tap the right contacts, and get voice over work. Instructors of the voice over course also assist them in creating a voice over demo, which would become part of their portfolio. An opportunity to experience working in a real studio is offered in a solid voice over training course for students. They also learn what the do’s and don’ts are whenever they are behind the microphone or in a sound booth.

Selecting a voice over training program

There are two facets to voice training. A commercial voice over course must be chosen by students who are interested in selling. Commercial voice talents are used for selling. TV advertisements, radio ads, phone and other media feature these voice overs. Selling skills are also covered by a voice over course considering that all commercial voice overs sell a service or a product. This course does not cover acting skills. If a student is interested in showbiz, then he should opt for dubbing and a movie or TV voice over course. Such courses require lip-synching, and so the voice over actor has to learn acting skillsets too.

To conclude, all the world’s a stage and we must play a part. So if you would like to be a voice actor, and you want to learn how to improve your voice, better enroll in a reputed voice actor training program.

A Voiceover Actor’s Guide To Voice Over Training

actconferences — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 01:14:07 +0000

Between a Hollywood superstar and a voice actor, the latter actually works harder. It’s real challenging for him to convey feelings and emotions while reading, fully knowing that he will not be seen on the screen. The voice actor must be able to empathize with the persona that he portrays and make sure that he breathes life into the script. It is in this realm where voice over training is essential.

Voice over artists are able to learn the craft of voice acting and find good employment in this field by undergoing voice over training. There are 1000s of cartoon and animated TV shows, web shows, TV/radio advertisements, web videos, and movies being made regularly. Moreover, each movie/TV show has a cast of more than 20-30 characters. There are worldwide opportunities galore for a voice actor.

Voice over training course – the basic skills that you ought to possess

Diction is one of the most important tools of the trade. The student must have perfect enunciation and for that reason must attend speech classes to get his diction right. Every voice over actor has two roles to fulfill – “lending voice” and “acting.” This means that getting a perfect diction is not adequate to be able to join a voice over training, enrolling in an acting course is also essential for the student.

What does a voiceover training program teach?

Assessing and interpreting commercial copy for announcer and real-person roles are learned by the student. Interpreting narrative copy, as well as technical copy, are learned as well. Students learn to coordinate the mind, mouth and voice efficiently, so that they may be able to sound really true to the personality they are playing. The student also learns how to take direction.

Reading, recording, play back, and listening are done over and over again in an excellent voice talent training course. This is done in order for students to get it correctly. Students warm-up and perform vocal exercises and learn techniques like timing, inflection, and articulation. They understand how to maintain their vocal fitness. When students are already half-way into the voice over training course, they become skilled at using and adjusting pitch, tone, volume and delivery speed to meet the needs of various types of jobs.

After the main training is over, students learn how to promote their skills, tap the appropriate contacts, and get voice over work. Instructors of the voice over course also assist them in creating a voice over demo, which would become part of their portfolio. A solid voice over training course provides students the opportunity to work in a real studio and fully grasp what they should and shouldn’t do in a sound booth and when behind the microphone.

Choosing a voice over training course

There are two aspects to voice training. A commercial voice over course must be chosen by students who are interested in selling. Commercial voice talents are employed for selling. Several of the areas that require this type of voice overs are radio ads, TV advertisements, phone and other media features. The voice over course also addresses selling skills because all commercial voice overs sell a product or a service. This course does not cover acting skills. If a student is fascinated in showbiz, then he should opt for dubbing and a movie or TV voice over course. Such courses require lip-synching, and so the voice over actor has to learn acting skillsets too.

To end, all the world’s a stage and we must play a part. So, if you wish to play your part as a voice actor, enroll for a reputed voice actor training program and learn how to raise your voice.

PubCon: The Premier Social Media and Search Conference – Las Vegas 2009

actconferences — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 00:59:00 +0000

PubCon is four days of leading edge education and networking in over 90 sessions featuring 200 expert speakers in Social Media, Affiliate Programs, Search, and SEO/SEM. In its 8th year, PubCon was founded out of the rich and diverse base of WebmasterWorld forums. The A-List alpha attendees to PubCon are among the most highly pursued demographic in the online marketing world. Highly educated and computer savvy, they’re early adopters of the latest web technologies and trends.
Video Rating: 4 / 5

NTC Texas Payment Processing New Sponsor Announcement

actconferences — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 20:03:55 +0000

Las Colinas, TX (PRWEB) January 31, 2012

NTC Texas, a payment processor representing Elavon Global Acquiring Solutions throughout the United States, is happy to announce the sponsorship of the North Texas Association of Medical Administrators 2012 Partnership Program.

The Association includes both clinical and non-clinical administrators of medical group practices in the North Texas area, including Dallas, Tarrant, Collin, Denton and surrounding counties. NTAMA provides a mechanism for group development, leadership enhancement, technological improvement and network opportunities.

“We are excited to be a partner with the North Texas Association of Medical Administrators,” remarked Linda Borek, President of NTC Texas. “As a merchant service provider with a long history of payment processing, with PaymentCare, in the healthcare sector we are proud to continue our tradition. We look forward to the opportunity of assisting medical group practices grow and prosper with our PaymentCare product.”

“Medical group practices face unique practice challenges, including cuts in Medicare/Medicaid, verifying insurance benefits in real-time and patients payment responsibility. In these difficult economic times, NTC Texas, with our PaymentCare product highlights dedication and continued commitment to improving the medical group practices revenue cycle for patient and payer payments.

Kim Zoller, founder of Image Dynamics, is the guest speaker at the first Quarterly North Texas Association of Medical Administrators Luncheon. This event will take place March 14 at the Las Colinas Country Club. Kim will be discussing her new book which she co-authored with Kerry Preston, “You Did What? The Biggest Mistakes Professionals Make.” Everyone who attends this meeting will get a free copy of the book.

About NTC Texas

Established in 2004, NTC Texas located in Las Colinas, Texas is a merchant service provider representing Elavon Global Acquiring Solutions throughout the United States and Canada. As a team, NTC Texas and Elavon deliver the most powerful transaction processing package in the industry with a proprietary network, fully redundant systems, 100% up time, superior customer service and a broad spectrum of products. Our credit card processing and other merchant services help increase revenues and decrease costs for businesses in healthcare, manufacturing, and many other industries.

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Cool Fibre Optic Systems images

actconferences — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 15:01:55 +0000

Check out these Fibre Optic Systems images:

Fiber Optic Cables & Shielding

Image by Global Marine Photos
Different types of fibre optic cable armoring.

As a leading international marine engineering business, Global Marine works for every major telco in the world.

We offer expert project management and our operations teams have unrivalled experience in the installation of subsea fibre optic cables. In addition, we have alliances and joint ventures with some of the largest cable and optical network manufacturers worldwide that further give us the ability to deliver fully installed submarine cable systems in any ocean, anywhere in the world.

ONT, Before Wiring

Image by Josh Bancroft
Shot of the ONT before any of the wire connections were done.

The ONT (Optical Network Terminal) is basically the heart of fiber optic broadband. It provides connection for the fiber optic line, your existing household phone system, and an Ethernet jack for internet access.

The ONT is mounted on the exterior of your house, near your existing telephone network interface. Behind the actual ONT you see here is a cable housing, where excess fiber optic line is coiled and stored. Since fiber optic line can’t be bent beyond a certain angle without breaking, and because it’s not easy to install a connector on the end, I guess Verizon just provides lots of extra line, and a big enough box to coil it in without bending it too far.

Click Asia Summit 2012 Three Days of Learning, Networking and Business

actconferences — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 10:06:55 +0000

Mumbai, Maharastra (PRWEB) February 06, 2012

Click Asia Summit 2012 turned the usual conference format on its head by dedicating the first evening entirely to networking. This networking gala was hosted at Mumbai’s The Comedy Store, where delegates mingled over delicious food, drinks and a healthy dose of rib-tickling stand-up comedy by hilarious national and international performers.

On Day 2, learning began in earnest. The keynote address was delivered by Former United Nations Under-Secretary General and sitting MP Dr. Shashi Tharoor. Dr.Tharoor is widely known for his prominent social media savvy and at Click Asia Summit 2012, he tackled the burning question of social media censorship head-on, making it clear that while freedom of speech does not give the right to spread hatred and panic, he was no fan of censorship and was willing to err on the side of generosity when it came to free speech.

It was great to see such a wide range of participants. The energy and enthusiasm the delegates brought to the conference reflects the opportunities for digital media in India. – Lucy McCabe

The other keynote speakers were Cyriel Kortleven from new shoes today and Lucy McCabe, from OgilvyOne. While Cyriel’s session was all about tapping the creative potential of the human mind and breaking fixed thinking patters, punctuated by heavy audience interaction and humor, Lucy concentrated on the present and future of digital marketing in India and Asia, stating that for the next generation, digital was the same as normal.

The digital is normal mantra would come up over and over again during the conference, as speakers from companies like Google, Star TV, Turner Broadcasting, Adobe, Saatchi and Saatchi, Taj Hotels and TripAdvisor reiterated similar sentiments. Post-lunch, the conference ran on three parallel tracks, focusing on Technology, Social Media and Search respectively, with delegates free to swap between sessions.

…the response was amazing , I guess the number of attendees were far more than what I had anticipated… – Mahesh Murthy

The overall positive buzz around the event naturally spilled over to the social web, where the official hashtag of the event, #CAS12, was soon trending throughout the country on Twitter. Delegates took to the microblogging site to congratulate speakers for powerful, engaging sessions and to tell the world about how much fun they were having even while they were learning.

Here are some of the things delegates had to say about the event on the social web:

BRANDedTRAY Takes Visa to Super Bowl XLVI

actconferences — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 05:04:21 +0000

Greenwich, CT (PRWEB) January 31, 2012

For the third consecutive year, BRANDedTRAY takes to the Super Bowl, and for the second consecutive year with VISA.

The Super Bowl is without a doubt, one of the premier sporting events in the world. Between its associated value and unique demographic profile, Super Bowl XLVI delivers the perfect opportunity for VISA to leverage its National Football League association via BRANDedTRAY. With over 70,000 fans in attendance, BRANDedTRAY(s) will be providing tens of thousands of VISA-sponsored BRANDedTRAYS to promote VISA and it’s association with the NFL and the Super Bowl.

According to the latest consumer research study conducted by Sponsorship Research International (SRi), BRANDedTRAY demonstrated more than a 15% greater net awareness than in-venue billboard signage, with almost 40% greater awareness than In-Game promotions. Simply stated, BRANDedTRAY(s) work, reports BRANDedTRAYs, Bob Zaccardo, President of BRANDedTRAY. “The SRi study proves more than 80% of fans recall the message our BRANDedTRAY delivers. You cant say the same about other in-venue media.

Logos of the NFL, Super Bowl XLVI and VISA on the BRANDedTRAY help reinforce fan association between the Super Bowl and VISA, all while delivering a better fan experience. With consumer research proving that 2 out of 3 people believe that BRANDedTRAY enhance the game-day experience for fans; Visa will not only be engaging fans and promoting greater fan association with VISA and the NFL, but delivering a better game-day experience to those in attendance for Super Bowl XLVI.

ABOUT BRANDedTRAY

BRANDedTRAY produces high-quality, sponsored food and beverage trays provided free during concessions stand purchases at sports and entertainment events in participating stadia, arenas and racetracks. BRANDedTRAY is the approved serving tray of MLB, NFL, NBA, NHL, MLS, MiLB, NCAA and NASCAR.

Get more information about BRANDedTRAY and their pioneering text-to-win contests, sweepstakes, couponing and 2D barcode promotions by downloading BRANDedTRAYs media kit at: http://brandedtray.com/resources/media-kit, and fan BRANDed on Facebook.

MEDIA CONTACT:

Mellissa Steffen

Public Relations

BRANDedTRAY, LLC

Phone: 203-861-7136

Email: msteffen(at)brandedtray(dot)com

Online: http://brandedtray.com/category/news/

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Can someone help me understand which companies (cable, teleco) use copper, coax or fiber optics?

actconferences — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 23:59:33 +0000

Question by Andrew A: Can someone help me understand which companies (cable, teleco) use copper, coax or fiber optics?
Trying to get a sense of what a common connection is:

Example: Cable company has coax connection from the hub, then copper wire in the “last mile” to my house.

And finally, what the ideal connection is…

Example: Fiber optic straight from the source into your house.

Seems oversimplified I know, but I want to get an understanding of how these materials are used today, and how the mix of materials can vary between my house and my internet provider, depending on the company I deal with.

Thanks!
Thanks J-Ray — we’re off to a good start.

So then what is “hard wiring” Is that copper or coax? Or are they the same thing?

Best answer:

Answer by JRay
The economics of operation define the network selected.

If the cable company gave every home an optic connection, then it would go bust trying to maintain it and repair it. And then so would your software and hardware requirement. The sheer speed is mind boggling.

So they do the optic connection till the most optimum point (i.e. the distance they can run the cable without a joint from the common hub in the area) and then do hard wiring.

Know better? Leave your own answer in the comments!