PokerAffiliatePrograms.com Announces V.I.P. Contest for Affiliates to Win an All Inclusive Trip to 2008 CAP Euro in London

Poker and casino webmasters are already familiar with the most popular affiliate convention, CAP Euro which takes place this January in London. Today PokerAffiliatePrograms.com has announced a contest where affiliates will be able to win an all inclusive V.I.P. trip to the largest casino/poker convention ever.

December 23 -- Greg Powell and Jeremy Enke are excited to announce the PAP V.I.P. Affiliate Challenge. Sponsored by one of the leading poker affiliate programs, Chipleader.com, this promotion is going to award one lucky affiliate the trip of a lifetime. This is the opportunity many aspiring webmasters have been looking to become involved in ever since the last CAP show in Barcelona.

The winner of this V.I.P. Challenge will be awarded the following:

•    Free roundtrip airfare to CAP Euro
•    Paid Hotel at the Olympia - Jan. 24th - 28th
•    A killer dinner and night on the town courtesy of PAP
•    Free Entry to CanAffco Boot Camp during CAP Euro
•    Entry to the prestigious 2008 CAP Awards Dinner

Any poker or casino affiliate is eligible to win this trip. To win, affiliates simply need to post on their websites or blogs why they are the most deserving affiliate of winning this free trip. More information on this exciting promotion can be found here, PAP V.I.P. Challenge.

On January 1st, the judges for this contest will choose (3) semi-finalists. The final winner will be chosen and announced on January 4th.

In a phone interview with Greg Powell, general manager of PokerAffiliatePrograms.com, he stated, "In the coming days PAP we will be making an announcement that will be THE most exciting announcement in the poker affiliate world this year. Launching this promotion will be a great lead in to many of the exciting things to come. We are looking forward to seeing all the creative entries that this promotion will undoubtedly bring."

For more information and to submit your entry into the PokerAffiliatePrograms.com V.I.P. Challenge, please visit the official website at PAP V.I.P. Challenge

Press Contact: Greg Powell
Company Name: Affiliate Programs
Phone: 714-596-9000
Website: http://www.pokeraffiliateprograms.com/

The following email was sent by a scammer to a potential buyer. The intent was to get the buyer to wire money to a person that would only take the money and offer nothing in return. We suggest that buyers CALL Escrow.com or other escrow services to verify any emails are valid. Do NOT use any contact information that is contained in the email itself. 

 From: Escrow.com Transactions [mailto:transactions@escrow.com]
Sent: Thursday, April 24, 2008 1:16 PM
To: fred 
 Subject: A secure online transaction is waiting for you at Escrow.com

 

	Dear Fred, My name is Marisella and I'm contacting you on behalf of Escrow, and Dana Sesoms as the seller. You should feel confident paying through Escrow. You do not have to worry about ensuring data: access to any confidential information will not be granted. All your personal information is encrypted and will be stored on one of our secure servers. Escrow quickly and securely tells you what you need to know: that your payment was received. We require MoneyGram Money Transfer service for payment at the Seller's request, in order to speed up the process.  Delivery The Seller is responsible for delivering the goods to the Buyer. The Buyer can cancel the transaction if 14 days have elapsed from escrow payment being deposited and if the seller has not entered a tracking ID within this period. Unless otherwise agreed, delivery shall be via DAS - Dependable Auto Shippers track and trace method to the Buyer's address specified in the notification within five (5) working days of receipt of the email confirmation that the funds have been placed in Escrow. The Seller is responsible for insuring the goods while in transit to at least their full purchase price.  Acceptance The Buyer shall sign for the goods when they are delivered. It is acknowledged and agreed that if any other person signs for the goods on the Buyer's behalf, whether authorized or not, then the goods shall be deemed to have been signed by the Buyer for the purposes of this Agreement. If the Buyer or someone acting on the Buyer's behalf fails to sign for the goods when they are delivered or within two (2) working days of attempted delivery, acceptance shall be deemed to have occurred and the purchase monies shall be released to the Seller.  Rejection of goods The Buyer shall inspect the goods and notify Escrow with any intention of rejecting the goods within the inspection period. If the Buyer has reasonable and just cause to wish to reject the goods, the Buyer shall: - notify Escrow via fax, before the expiry of the inspection period; - state the reason for the rejection of the goods; - return the goods to the Seller within seven (7) working days and in the same condition in which they were received by the Buyer; - seller is responsible for shipping back the goods. found by KoKo, made by s0R3ERER  To submit the payment, you have 2 options: 1. Pay for the transfer at a local MoneyGram agent. Click here to locate the agents in your area. Go to one of them and send the payment to the verified name of Escrow agent, available in United States. The payment is done by cash at any MoneyGram agent. 2. Or you can charge it to your Visa. Card or MasterCard. credit card or send money right from your bank account. There is a $500 per transfer limit on credit card payments. To make a MoneyGram eMoney Transfer please visit MoneyGram International website. MoneyGram Money Transfer is the only service that has ultimate authentication of the identity of the receiver of funds. Several IDs and utility bills are required before the funds are paid. Therefore, no one else but the Escrow agent can pick up the money. Your payments cannot be lost in the mail, like money orders or checks. Item Inforamtion Year: 2005 Manufacturer: Interpid Model: Tag Parilla Body Style: Go Kart Title: Clear   Payment Details Escrow Transaction   Number: 55872 Buyer: Fred Escrow Manager: Marisella Shipping: Paid by seller Total amount: US $ 1,250.00 Seller Information First Name: Dana Last Name: Sesoms Address: 14425 N Virginia St City/Town: Reno State: Nevada(NV) Zip code: 89506 Country: United States Escrow Manager Information First Name: Marisella Last Name: Martinez Address: 3612 Pama Ln   City/Town: Las Vegas State: Nevada(NV) Zip code: 89120 Country: United States Delivery Information First Name: Fred Last Name:  xxx  Address:  xxxxx  Drive City/Town:  xxxxxxxx  State:  xx  Zip code:  nnnnn  Country: United States How to make payment ? 1. Locate the nearest MoneyGram Agent. 2. Fill in the Money Order form and make the payment with cash using the above agent's name and address. 3. Confirm the payment by sending us the MoneyGram payment receipt to Fax#: 1 206-222-2914. The payment receipt must include:   - Reference Number - 8 digits number from the payment receipt - Sender's Name and Address - Receiver's Name and Address - Amount to be received   As soon as we will receive the fax from you that will include the payment details as explained above we will verify the payment status with MoneyGram. Once the payment is confirmed by MoneyGram we will instruct the seller to proceed with delivery to your address as shown above. We will hold the money until you will send us your confirmation that you have received and inspected the item and you agree to keep it. When we will have your confirmation we will release the money to the seller. Sincerely, Marisella Escrow Manager Escrow.Com Fax#: 1 206-222-2914.   Copyright ) 1999-2008 Escrow.com. All rights reserved.

 

Academic Financial Solutions Evaluates New Law to Overhaul College Student Loans

Leading student loan debt consolidation company, Academic Financial Solutions, weighs in on the ramifications of the new College Cost Reduction and Access Act.

Tampa, FL  -  October 9, 2007 -- Academic Financial Solutions, a leading student loan debt consolidation company based in Tampa, Florida, evaluates the repercussions of the new College Cost Reduction and Access Act that President Bush signed into law on September 27.

Michael Babb, President of Academic Financial Solutions believes the new law will alter the entire landscape of the college student loan industry. Federal subsidies to private student loan companies will likely be reduced while the number of federal grants increases. The new legislation states that student loan interest rates will gradually be reduced to 3.4 percent on federally subsidized student loans for low-income students over a five-year period.

The Act makes college student loan payments more manageable for borrowers by guaranteeing that they will not have to pay more than 15 percent of their discretionary income in loan repayments. Also, borrowers that experience economic hardship may have their loans forgiven after 25 years.

It is estimated that the new college student loan legislation will eliminate 80 percent of student loan companies' subsidies over the next five years. This would result in significant losses in student loan benefits for students, thus making it more expensive for students who have already graduated.

"The reality of the situation is that a vast majority of students will no longer be offered interest rate reductions for on-time payments and other attractive incentives by the lenders," stated Michael Babb. "Even the larger lending institutions will be affected because it virtually wipes out their profit margins. You can't operate a lender-based program without a fair and realistic profit margin."

"The important thing to remember is what is in the student and borrower's best interests," Babb continued. "With college costs increasing almost 40% over the past five years, educational funding resources need to increase as well. Hopefully, this student loan legislation will help keep pace with this demand."

From its inception, Academic Financial Solutions established a reputation of serving the best interests of students and borrowers and has saved FFELP borrowers millions of dollars by reducing their college student loan payments through consolidation. For more information on student loan debt consolidation, call toll-free, 1-866-523-1474 or visit www.AcademicFinancial.com.

For more information, contact:
David Atkinson
Academic Financial Solutions
813-830-7906 x224
david.atkinson @ academicfinancial.com

Press Contact: David Atkinson
Company Name: Academic Financial Solutions
Phone: 813-830-7906+224
Website: www.AcademicFinancial.com

Domain Hosting Service Provider Afhosting.com Releases New Design, Multiple New Features

To enhance their web and domain hosting services, AF Web Hosting recently released a new design and enhanced features; Users can now use cPanel Web Hosting and host multiple domains

March 14, 2008 -- Lead web and domain hosting service provider AF Web Hosting recently released a new design and multiple improved features as part of their commitment to providing the most reliable and affordable web hosting services for personal, small business and professionals.

cPanel Web Hosting, Unlimited Domain Hosting (ability to host multiple domains) was newly introduced by Afhosting.com. All AF Web Hosting plans come with Fantastico De Luxe, 24/7/365 online technical support.

Fantastico is a commercial script library which automates the installation of web applications to a website. Fantastico scripts are executed from the administration area of the cPanel, which consists of 50 applications on an auto-install basis.

Kenny O, ICT for Afhosting.com, stated, "With Online Site Builder, which is included free with all our web hosting plans, you can build an informative, attractive web presence that you can update and maintain in-house, without contracting outside developers."

As a reliable, affordable Internet solutions provider, AF Web Hosting now offers customers the following benefits to choose from:
•    Starter Plan -- Now 30GB Disk Space -- Now 100 GB Bandwidth and also free domain name registration
•    Business Plan -- Now 60GB Disk Space -- Now 300 GB Bandwidth -- Host up to 6 domains
•    Premium Plan -- Now 300GB Disk Space -- Now Unlimited Bandwidth -- Host unlimited domains -- free -- Perl, PHP 5 & PHP 4 support -- Forums, Blogging, Photo Galleries and much more …

AF Web Hosting's range of shared Internet and Web site hosting service plans cover the following countries:

USA - UK - Canada - Australia - New Zealand - France - Gibraltar - Ireland - South Africa - Japan - Brazil - Argentina - Peru - England - Scotland - Wales

Additionally, Afhosting.com also wants to make clear that regardless of the city a user lives in, the company can provide a cheap Web site hosting service option from their shared plans to ensure that sites are live and ready across the world and in users' local areas, 24 hours a day.

This means that users in Alabama - Alaska - Arizona - Arkansas - California - Colorado - Connecticut - Delaware - District of Columbia - Florida - Georgia - Hawaii - Idaho - Illinois - Indiana - Iowa - Kansas - Kentucky - Louisiana - Maine - Pennsylvania - Rhode Island - South Carolina - South Dakota - Tennessee - Texas - Utah - Vermont - Virginia - Washington - West Virginia - Wisconsin - Wyoming … or elsewhere in the USA, can get an AF Web Hosting plan to meet Web site hosting and Internet eBusiness needs, seven days a week.

The new and improved hosting solutions provider offers an unmatched opportunity for any business to tap into the power of state of the art and advanced solution web hosting services. At only $5.95 per month, the cheap web hosting packages still offer unbeatable value for money.
For more information on AF Web Hosting's new domain hosting services and enhanced features, please visit www.afhosting.com.

Contact:
June Teo
AF Web Hosting
301-637-2425

Press Contact: June Teo
Company Name: AF Hosting
Phone: 3016372425
Website: http://www.afhosting.com

Rock Out and Look Good with the Stylish New MOTO™ U9: The Latest Music Phone from Motorola

The sensuous and smart design of the new MOTO™ U9 combines Motorola's iconic style with the best mobile music experience.

Libertyville, IL  -  October 16, 2007 -- Motorola, Inc. is showing off the stylish side of music with the introduction of MOTO U9. Through unique advancements in mobile entertainment technology, U9 makes music a multi-sensory experience and lets consumers rock out and look good - with an elegant form factor, Stereo Bluetooth®, CrystalTalk™ Technology, external touch sensitive music controls and floating for the latest mobile music experience, and animated screensavers that appear on the external display.

MOTO U9 delivers cutting edge mobile music capabilities:

-- Easy transition from phone to music and back again, MOTO U9 allows one-touch access to your library and pauses music as calls come through.
-- Microsoft Windows Media® Player 11 makes the U9 ready to rock as soon as it's out of the box, with simple synching and automatic recognition of the device.
-- Integrated music player supports multiple audio files: Windows® WMAv10 plus Janus DRM, MP3, AAC, AAC+, AAC+ enhanced.
-- Ability to download the latest music hits from more than 200 music stores onto the device from a PC using USB 2.0 for speedy transfers and data access. (1,2)

Additional in-demand features round out a complete mobile experience:

-- Up to 25MB of on-board user memory (3) and an optional microSD memory card enables storage of 4GB of music, pictures and other media.
-- Innovative CrystalTalk technology for better call clarity
-- Stereo Bluetooth wireless technology enables users to enjoy a wireless mobile stereo experience (4).
-- Advanced "speaker independent" voice recognition dialing and talking phone features take "hands free" to the next level.
-- A 2.0 megapixel with 8x zoom camera, multi-shot feature, video capture and playback, and light and landscape viewfinder delivers quality, printable (5) and sharable images.
-- Impressive messaging capabilities via MMS, SMS, WVIM, Push Email.

"MOTO U9 combines the surprising with the familiar, the latest in premium design and inventive controls with the next popular spin on Motorola's classic clamshell design to deliver the most stylish and dynamic mobile music experience," said Rob Shaddock, senior vice president of Feature and Mass Market Phones, Mobile Devices, Motorola. "MOTO U9 embodies the stylish side of Motorola's music-enabled devices, further building on our strong portfolio of products for a diverse global audience."

Seamless, small and light weight, the curvaceous U9 has been designed to fit perfectly in the pocket or hand. Its metallic gloss finish comes to life with animated screen savers that appear to "float" across the borderless external display. The external display is not just for show, however, as touch sensitive, digital keys let users control their music player from the outside.

Additional Capabilities
Delivering on its commitment to provide the world's most compelling mobile music experience, Motorola has also created an ecosystem of additional products, accessories and services that make it easy to access, download and enjoy a wide array of digital music.

Through an exclusive arrangement with recording artist Fergie, in select markets Motorola will provide exclusive content on the phone, promotional activities, and TV and print campaigns.

"Fergie is a GRAMMY Award-winning, multi-platinum superstar artist as well as a woman on the cutting edge of modern style. She is the perfect icon to help us communicate to consumers that style and music are integral to people as a way to express themselves -- and that MOTO U9 embodies those qualities," said Joni Christensen, director of Global Music Marketing, Mobile Devices, Motorola. More information about these promotions will be available soon.

For more information, please visit http://direct.motorola.com/hellomoto/motoU9.

Availability
MOTO U9 is expected to be available for purchase in fourth quarter of 2007 in Asia, Latin America and Europe. For specific regional availability and pricing, contact your local Motorola representative.

About Motorola:
Motorola is known around the world for innovation and leadership in wireless and broadband communications. Inspired by our vision of seamless mobility, the people of Motorola are committed to helping you connect simply and seamlessly to the people, information and entertainment that you want and need. We do this by designing and delivering "must have" products, "must do" experiences and powerful networks -- along with a full complement of support services. A Fortune 100 company with global presence and impact, Motorola had sales of US $42.8 billion in 2006. For more information about our company, our people and our innovations, please visit http://www.motorola.com.

Certain mobile phone features may not be activated by your service provider, and/or their network settings may limit the feature's functionality. Contact your service provider for details. All features, functionality and other product specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation.

(1) Network and/or SIM card dependent feature, not available in all areas. Airtime, data charges, and/or additional charges may apply.
(2) The unauthorized copying of copyrighted materials is contrary to the provisions of the Copyright Laws of the United States and other countries. This device is intended solely for copying non-copyrighted materials, materials in which you own the copyright, or materials which you are authorized or legally permitted to copy. If you are uncertain about your right to copy any material, please contact your legal advisor.
(3) Available user memory varies due to the configuration of the phone, which varies by service provider.
(4) This device supports Bluetooth A2DP and AVRCP profiles. In order for Bluetooth devices to communicate with one another, they must utilize the same Bluetooth profile. To determine the profiles supported by other Motorola devices, visit www.hellomoto.com/bluetooth. For other devices, contact their respective manufacturer.
Certain Bluetooth features including those listed may not be supported by all compatible Bluetooth-enabled devices, and/or the functionality of such features may be limited in certain devices, or by certain wireless carriers. Contact your wireless carrier about feature availability and functionality.
(5) Optional printer required

MOTOROLA and the Stylized M Logo are registered in the US Patent & Trademark Office. The Bluetooth trademarks are owned by their proprietor and used by Motorola, Inc. under license. Microsoft and Windows Media are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. All other product or service names are the property of their respective owners. © Motorola, Inc. 2007. All rights reserved.

Press Contact: Haley Boruszak
Company Name: Motorola
Phone: 212-453-2405
Website: http://direct.motorola.com/hellomoto/motoU9

Mobile Adult Content Market to Approach $3.5 Billion by 2010, Driven by Streamed Video and Video Chat Services, Says Juniper Research

The increasing adoption of streamed video and video chat services, fuelled by a sharp rise in the adoption of 3G services, will push revenues derived from mobile adult services to nearly $3.5 billion by 2010, according to a new report by Juniper Research.

Hampshire, UK  -  November 27, 2007 -- The increasing adoption of streamed video and video chat services, fuelled by a sharp rise in the adoption of 3G services, will push revenues derived from mobile adult services to nearly $3.5 billion by 2010, according to a new report by Juniper Research.

The report also found that a significant proportion of new revenues were expected to hail from the relatively underdeveloped North American markets, despite the existing restrictions on on-portal content.

According to report author Dr Windsor Holden, "While operators in the US and Canada are still very reluctant to introduce age-verification systems and offer adult content, it is a completely different story off-portal with a number of service providers now offering D2C content and services aimed at those markets. Furthermore, as mobile subscribers become more comfortable and familiar with the off-portal environment, then the traffic to these sites is likely to mushroom."

The report also found that while new legislation in markets such as China and South Korea would depress growth in Asia, adoption in Eastern European markets was rising at a higher rate than previously anticipated, in part thanks to the greater willingness of operators in the region to offer a wide variety of explicit, white-label content on-portal.

"While in most forms of mobile entertainment, the brand is king. That truism does not apply in mobile adult content," said Holden. "The most popular genre amongst consumers is graphic, amateur content. If operators truly wish to maximise their revenues from adult content, then they should provide consumers with a mix of genres, in which white-label content is given equal prominence to that of major brands."

Other findings from the Juniper report include:
•    Western Europe will remain the largest regional market for mobile adult services throughout the period covered by the report, with revenues rising from $775m in 2007 to $1.5bn by 2012.
•    Global revenues from video chat services will rise from just $138m in 2007 to more than $1.5bn by 2012.
•    While users of adult services are far less price sensitive than consumers of other mobile entertainment services, service providers should be careful not to overprice content.

Juniper Research assesses the current and future status of mobile adult services based on interviews, case studies and analysis from representatives of some of the leading organisations in the growing mobile adult services industry.

White papers and further details of the study 'Mobile Adult Services (4th edition)' can be freely downloaded from http://www.juniperresearch.com Alternatively please contact John Levett at +44(0)1256 830002.

Juniper Research provides research and analytical services to the global hi-tech communications sector, providing consultancy, analyst reports and industry commentary.

Press Contact: John
Company Name: Juniper Research Ltd
Phone: +44(0)1256 830001
Website: http://www.juniperresearch.com

Student Loan Servicing Web Site Responds to Recent Survey on College Loans

StudentLoanCenter.biz, and online center for student loan information and assistance, is responding to the results of a new survey about how students are paying for college.

Carlsbad, CA  -  April 13, 2008 -- More undergraduates are turning to federal student loan funding to pay for college than in the past, according to a recent survey by the National Center for Educational Statistics. The student loan survey looked at college financial information over a 15 year period, and showed that the number of students taking out Stafford loans has increased across the board. StudentLoanCenter.biz, an online student loan servicing network, is available to help in a time when paying for college is more difficult than ever.

The student loan survey found that while 57 percent of undergraduates relied on a federal student loan in the 1995/1996 school year, 73 percent depended on subsidized and unsubsidized Stafford student loans in 2003/2004. Approximately 36 percent of financially independent undergraduates that used government student loan money in 2003/2004 took out the maximum subsidized and unsubsidized combined loan amount. This was an increase of 13 percent from the 1995/1996 school year.

This survey shows that student loan servicing is more important than ever for undergraduates, as the costs of getting an education continue to increase and many parents are unable to cover the costs for their children. The increased demand for government student loan funding also comes at a time when three large banks and dozens of other lenders have stopped their federal student loan offerings.

Student loan borrowing has increased the most for lower middle class, upper middle class and high income groups, according to the survey. Clearly, the increased demand for government student loan funding crosses socio-economic lines, and it is imperative that money is available to keep the number of college educated Americans high. The team at StudentLoanCenter.biz would like to remind students and parents that federal student loan money will remain available to anyone who qualifies. Some current students might have to use a different lender when they get their next student loan, but with a little assistance and information anyone can get the money they need to pay for college.

For more information about federal student loan funds, visit www.studentloancenter.biz.

About Student Loan Center:

The team at Student Loan Center has created a Web site to help students get through college without relying on help from parents or traditional loans. Students can get a large loan at a low interest rate while finishing college without worrying about money. Student Loan Center has the experience necessary to help students with any kind of information about repayments or interest rates.

StudentLoanCenter.biz was created by a team that is dedicated to making the whole process of getting a student loan much easier, and the most important part of this is accurate information. Students can learn everything they need to know about student loans, so they can easily pick the one that suits their situation. Anyone with questions or concerns about student loans can enter their Web site to get the answers they need.

Press Contact: Mike Cheslar
Company Name: Student Loan Center
Phone: 760-431-8594
Website: www.studentloancenter.biz

I thought I would share with you today a great resource.  You'll want to tell the PR people, marketers, publicists, editors, bloggers, writers, and journalists you work with about it too, because it's all about them and their needs. 

If you're not already using www.helpareporter.com, check it out.  It's a service much like that other one that connects PR people and journalists looking for sources, but this one is free.  It used to be on Facebook, but grew too large for it.  Once you subscribe, you receive about three (sometimes two, no more than four, ever) emails a day with reporter, editor and freelance writer queries, written so you can quickly and easily scan the topics for relevance. 

If the topics do not apply to you or your clients, just hit delete.  If they do, you may contact the reporter or editor directly, as instructed.

Note that Peter Shankman, the list facilitator, is very strict about helping out these reporters.  Respond only if your information (or your client's info) is relevant and on target.  If not,  and you send non-relevant emails more than once, you'll get bumped off the list. Quickly. I've heard it can happen. He's a big believer in good Karma, and he also thinks he's quite funny, and tends to also include a link to a fun site, or a funny story about his day in the emails. It's a nice refreshing change from the boring, non-funny emails we usually deal with.

Reporters can post queries at www.helpareporter.com/press, and sources can sign up at www.helpareporter.com - As I said, it's free. Peter asks that if you find it useful, then you make a donation to any animal rescue charity or animal hospital.

You can forward the queries to others who are a fit, but do not post any queries (or the editor/reporter contact info) on any blogs or public websites. I received permission from Peter to send you this note, since this is a private group and I'm helping to spread the word to both subscribers and media to sign up.

The more people who use it, the better it becomes. By the way, Peter wrote almost everything you see before this line with a few edits by me. All the links that don't go to helpareporter.com were added by me.

The National Arbitration Forum Resolves Univision, Webkinz and Hershey's Kisses Domain Name Disputes

Dispute resolution program boasts a legal process that is quick, inexpensive, neutral and expert.

Minneapolis  -  September 13, 2007 -- www.domains.adrforum.com -- The National Arbitration Forum recently issued decisions on the rights to Univision.tv, Webkinzz.com, Webkniz.com, Weblinz.com and ChocolateKiss.com.

"Domain names have irreplaceable value for trademark holders. Abusive practices like cybersquatting and typosquatting can lead to disputes," said Kristine Dorrain, Internet Legal Counsel. "The National Arbitration Forum domain name dispute resolution program boasts a legal process that is quick, inexpensive, neutral and expert."

The following three decisions were made in accordance with the Uniform Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy (UDRP) of the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) by independent and neutral arbitrators on the National Arbitration Forum's panel.

Univision.tv
On June 7, 2007, Univision Communications Inc., the premier Spanish-language media company in the United States, submitted a complaint electronically with the National Arbitration Forum asserting legal rights to the domain name Univision.tv. The Complainant requested the dispute be decided by a three-member panel.

The Panel concluded that the domain name is identical to the registered trademark UNIVISION with the addition of the .tv extension. Respondent and registered owner Edmundo Norte could not support his claim of an intent for future use as a parody site and did not demonstrate rights to or legitimate interests in Univision.tv. The Panel found that the Respondent offered to sell the domain name for an amount in excess of reasonable development expenses which supports findings of bad faith registration and use. The Complainant successfully established all three elements required under the ICANN Policy and defended its trademark in domain name dispute resolution. On August 16, 2007, Univision.tv was ordered to be transferred to Univision Communications Inc.

Webkinzz.com
Ganz, owner of Webkinz a popular line of real and virtual stuffed animals, submitted a complaint electronically on May 21, 2007. The National Arbitration Forum panelist found that the domain names Webkinzz.com, Webkniz.com, and Weblinz.com were registered by renowned cybersquatter Texas International Property Associates.

The Panel found that the three disputed domain names are confusingly similar to the WEBKINZ mark all with slight typographical variations. The Panel went on to find that erroneous variations of Complainant's WEBKINZ mark are typical of typosquatting -- using a website to profit from the mistyping of someone else's trademark -- and prove the Respondent's lack of rights and legitimate interests. Because the Respondent used the websites to generate revenue through pay-per-click advertisements it was found that the domain names were registered and used in bad faith. Ganz proved all three elements required of the ICANN Policy and was granted the rights to Webkinzz.com, Webkniz.com, and Weblinz.com on July 19, 2007.

ChocolateKiss.com
The Hershey Company, one of the largest chocolate production facilities in the world, filed a claim electronically on April 20, 2007 against Respondent R. Reaves. Complainant, the Hershey Company, requested that the dispute over ChocolateKiss.com be handled by a panel of three National Arbitration Forum arbitrators.

The Panel found that ChocolateKiss.com was confusingly similar to Complainant's KISSES mark, as the term "chocolate" was simply descriptive of Complainant's business and the combination of the terms was calculated to suggest the involvement of Complainant. The Panel also found that Respondent lacked rights or legitimate interests because the content displayed on Respondent's website gave the erroneous impression that it was affiliated with Complainant. Finally, the Panel found that Respondent registered and was using the domain name in bad faith because Respondent was using this implied affiliation with Complainant to attract users to its website for commercial gain. Accordingly, the Panel granted Complainant's request for a transfer of the domain name on June 8, 2007.

To file a claim, see www.domains.adrforum.com. Questions regarding domain name dispute resolution or e-commerce arbitration may be directed to domaindispute @ adrforum.com. Journalist inquiries may be directed to media @ adrforum.com.

About the National Arbitration Forum (FORUM)
The National Arbitration Forum (FORUM), a leader in arbitration and mediation services for over 20 years, is an expert in the resolution of Internet-based disputes. An innovator in the industry, the National Arbitration Forum serves as one of three primary providers of the ICANN domain name dispute resolution program, resolving issues involving disputed trademarks. Over 8,000 intellectual property cases have been filed through the National Arbitration Forum's state-of-the-art case management system. For more information, visit www.domains.adrforum.com.

Fact Sheet http://www.adrforum.com/users/naf/resources/FastFactsDomainNameDisputeResolution.pdf
Searchable Case Database http://domains.adrforum.com/decision.aspx
Univision Communications Inc. v. Edmundo Norte http://domains.adrforum.com/domains/decisions/1000079.htm
Ganz v. Texas International Property Associates http://domains.adrforum.com/domains/decisions/991778.htm
The Hershey Company v. R. Reaves http://domains.adrforum.com/domains/decisions/967818.htm

Press Contact: Jolina Pettice
Company Name: National Arbitration Forum
Phone: 952 400 0349
Website: www.domain-disputes.com

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With that kind of traffic, we will pay you up to $4,800/month
to advertise our links on your website.

If you're interested, read our terms from this page:
http:// www,contactthem,ws/hit.php?s=10&p=2&w=105312

Sincerely,

Angela
The ContactThem Network

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