(PRWEB) February 13, 2012

Zilla lets drivers track every aspect of their ride in style by using the iPhones GPS, accelerometer, compass and data connection to analyze the motion of their car, accurately plotting G-force, acceleration, braking and cornering forces across a series of stylish live graphs, dials and gauges.

Nathan Hamey, lead developer on Zilla says, We created Zilla because we loved the idea that it was possible to replicate the kinds of cool gadgets Japanese supercars have with an iPhone. We figured if a couple of fellow car enthusiasts downloaded it wed be pretty happy, but we massively underestimated how successful it would become and just how passionate people are about it. We even received a letter last week from a guy whod bought a dedicated iPhone 4S just to run Zilla on – its permanently hooked up through his headdeck. We were so stoked we added a new feature into this release just for him.

The code in this major release, Zilla 2.0, has essentially been stripped and re-built from the ground up to take full advantage of the capabilities of the iPhone 4S, offering improved accuracy, advanced customization and paves the way for a forthcoming feature to let users log, playback and export data on their runs.

Weve also had great feedback from users who wanted the ability to further customize Zilla, so we have added downloadable color schemes and other controls for users to match the appearance of the app to their car. We stripped out and re-built a ton of code, even tweaking some of it for extra accuracy with a couple of clever algorithms originally designed by the US military, to guide missiles down chimneys. Sounds a bit crazy, but it all helps makes this the slickest release yet, says Harney.

Dub Magazine say, “Nissans engineers built in a complex, multi-function monitoring computer in the GT-R that tracks g-forces, speed, weight transfer, air temperature and more. Well you dont have to spend $ 100 grand to get some cool readouts when you throw your car into a hard corner!”

Zilla 2.0 costs $ 2.99, and is available worldwide from the iPhone App Store or by visiting http://www.ZillaApp.com.

For a press kit, please visit http://www.ZillaApp.com/press for more information on Zilla, including an embeddable HD video of Zilla in action on the track, downloadable print quality photographs, logos and additional information.

About Bonobo:

Bonobo is an independent software development studio, formed in 2009 by a team of developers and designers with a passion for making attractive, creative applications that people love to use. Their most recent app, “PostSecret” topped Appstore charts around the world, whilst their other apps have been featured in the New York Times, CNN, TechCrunch and many other media outlets. Over a million people use Bonobo apps. Please see http://www.bonobolabs.com for more company information.

For further information on Zilla, or Bonobo, or to schedule an interview, please contact:

Pierre Wooldridge

email: press(at)bonobolabs(dot)com

For demo / trial copies of the app for review purposes, please contact: press(at)bonobolabs(dot)com.

External Links

International iTunes Link: http://bit.ly/getzilla

Zilla Website: http://www.ZillaApp.com

Bonobo: http://www.bonobolabs.com

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Danvers, MA (PRWEB) January 26, 2012

Carters Diamonds announces the launch of Hearts On Fire In Ice Presented by Carters Diamonds. Carters Diamonds has partnered with Boston based luxury diamond jewelry company Hearts On Fire for the promotion. The grand prize is a Transcend Dream diamond engagement ring valued at $ 20,000. Four runners up will receive a piece from Hearts On Fires fashion line of diamond jewelry valued at $ 1,750.

Carters Diamonds is currently accepting entries on their facebook page at facebook.com/CartersDiamondsAndFineJewelry. Entrants are asked to tell their love story in one hundred words or less, upload a photo and optional video. Twenty-four entries will be chosen to move forward to the semi-finals voting period in which the public can vote for their favorite entry on facebook. The top 5 finalists with the most votes will go head to head on February 18th and race to melt blocks of ice that contain replica diamond rings inside. The event will take place outside of Carters Diamonds on Rte 114 in Danvers and will be hosted by the one and only local radio legend Billy Costa of Kiss 108.

Carters Diamonds has been the North Shores premier destination for engagement and fine jewelry since 2001. And for those who desire the ultimate in luxury, Carters offers custom, one-of-a-kind jewelry.

Contact info:

Carters Diamonds

150 Andover Street

Route 114 (across the street from Lowes Home Improvement)

Danvers, Massachusetts 01923

978.646.8811

Press inquiries:

Jill DeCoste

Manager of Public Relations & Marketing

jilld(at)laws6(dot)com

978.767.9510

About Hearts On Fire Company

The Hearts On Fire Company (HOF) is successfully building the pre-eminent consumer brand in the fine diamond jewelry business, powered by the pulsating energy of its extraordinary diamonds. Founded in 1996, Hearts On Fire has established a new industry standard for diamond cutting perfection, enabling the Company to become the worlds fastest growing diamond brand. The Company continues to redefine the industry through its extraordinary diamonds, sophisticated marketing and training programs and unique retail relationships. Hearts On Fire, The Worlds Most Perfectly Cut Diamond?, is carried in 34 countries, including over 500 U.S. retail locations, as well as locations throughout the U.K., Asia, and the Caribbean. Hearts On Fire now also sells its entire collection online, including diamond engagement rings and wedding bands, necklaces, earrings, bracelets, right hand rings and diamond rings for men. For more information, please visit http://www.heartsonfire.com.

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(PRWEB) January 05, 2012

The Washington Times in conjunction with independent political analyst John Zogby and JZ Analytics today launches a new series of 2012 presidential election surveys that will track the primary and general election candidates, issues and public opinion.

The Washington Times/JZ Analytics surveys gauge favorability of Republican candidates throughout the 2012 campaign season based on a spectrum of demographics that includes party affiliation, race and religion–along with union membership, military affiliation, gun ownership, and support of the tea party, Wal-Mart and NASCAR.

Surveys will be released before significant primary voting events through the election in November.

Each poll includes five basic horse race questions that tally President Obamas approval ratings, opinions of the GOP field, and match-ups between the top two or three Republicans and the current president.

Washington Times editors and pollster John Zogby will also collaborate on creating Wildcard Questions to gauge hot button issues of keen interest to the voting public.

“We’re partnering with one of the best in the business in John Zogby. The beneficiaries of the relationship with him and his team in 2012 will be our audiences, both online and print,” said Washington Times Editor, Ed Kelley.

The combination of The Washington Times news gathering, analysis and an expanding national audience coupled with Mr. Zogby’s considerable expertise is focused on engaging voters and news consumers. Our aim is to enhance the American publics genuine understanding of the issues and political process through The Times digital, print and broadcast platforms, said Washington Times President, Thomas P. McDevitt.

Zogby is also the best-selling author of The Way Well Be, and a frequent lecturer and leading public opinion expert.

The Washington Times LLC is a newspaper and multi-media company headquartered in Washington, D.C. that publishes The Washington Times, Washington Times National Weekly and washingtontimes.com. It has gained a reputation for thorough news coverage, hard-hitting investigative reporting and exacting commentary. The company is also a partner in the fast growing morning radio program, America’s Morning News, heard on over 135 stations across the United States.

For more information, please contact:

Marana Moore, Director of Public Relations

maranamoore(at)washingtontimes(dot)com

202-636-2904

To read the results of the first The Washington Times/JZ Analytics Election Poll, go to http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2012/jan/5/santorum-gets-big-bounce-new-hampshire

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New York, New York (PRWEB) December 01, 2011

An attack in a Jewish neighborhood of Brooklyn is being investigated as a New York hate crime by the New York Police Department’s Hate Crimes Task Force, reported NY1 on November 12.

Vandals set three cars ablaze in Midwood on November 11. A sidewalk and park benches nearby also were spray-painted with anti-Semitic graffiti, including Nazi swastikas. “KKK” was painted on a van, according to the New York Daily News. (11/11)

Anti-Semitism has no place in todays world. Hate crimes are incompatible with the values of New York and the values of America, said New York civil rights violation lawyer David Perecman, founder of The Perecman Firm, one of New Yorks civil rights violation law firms.

The incident is among a number of other recent hate crimes in New York City targeting Jews. Two other swastikas were found in Brooklyn, reported the New York Daily News. One was etched into the lobby door of a building and another was painted on a parking meter. Also, reported the NYDN, a subway sign was defaced and a Jewish man recalled being threatened by two hate-spewing men in Midwood.

Earlier this month, six swastikas were painted on a synagogue and two library branches in Queens, reported the Queens Tribune. (11/10)

Recently, the Anti-Defamation League released a report of anti-Semitism statistics for New York City and New York State. In 2010, the ADL counted 133 anti-Semitic incidents citywide. This was one more recorded incident than the year before.

In New York City, the most anti-Semitic incidents were reported in Brooklyn, which had 53. Manhattan was next with 52, according to the ADL.

Hate crimes are absolutely unacceptable, said Perecman, a New York civil rights???????? violation lawyer for over 30 years. No one should have to fear for their safety in New York because of their religion, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender, or age.

For more information about New York civil rights violation lawyers at The Perecman Firm please visit http://www.perecman.com

About David Perecman and The Perecman Firm, PLLC:

For the past 30 years, the New York civil rights violation, medical malpractice, construction accident, and auto accident lawyers at The Perecman Firm, PLLC have handled all types of cases including civil rights violations. David Perecman, founder of the Firm, is a Board Director and the past Secretary and Treasurer of the New York State Trial Lawyers Association (NYSTLA) and a chair of its Labor Law Committee. Mr. Perecman’s achievements have brought him recognition as a Honoree in the National Law Journal’s Hall of Fame, in New York Magazine’s “The Best Lawyers in America” and The New York Times Magazine “New York Super Lawyers, Metro Edition” for the years 2007-2010.

The Firm has recovered millions of dollars for its clients. Among the more
recent victories, Mr. Perecman won a $ 15 million verdict* for a construction
accident, a $ 5.35 million dollar verdict** for an automobile accident, and a
and a $ 40 million dollar structured settlement for medical malpractice****.

*later settled while on appeal for $ 7.940 million????
** later settled for $ 3.5 million
*** later settling for $ 90,000.00
**** total potential payout

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Fairfax, VA (PRWEB) December 01, 2011

Fall is in full swing and the holiday season is already around the corner. As holiday lists begin to grow, and with many people spending the remainder of the year planning, shopping and celebrating, Elizabeth Werner is on hand and spoke with NewsWatch to share the latest toy industry trends.

This holiday season, here are the hot toys that kids will be excited to play with:

DaGeDar Supercharged Ball Bearing Toy Track Set
DaGeDar are ace charged and ready to race. Goblins, bandits, bounty hunters, fighters, and fire-starters, there’s a position for everyone. Send two balls hurtling mastered a near-vertical drop and into a high-speed loop. Launch over the gap and knock away opponents on the way to the finish gate. Powered through their emotional charge, DaGeDar break the veil from Dimension 33, which captures the DaGeDar spirits into a supercharged ball form.

Cabbage Patch Kids
Cabbage Patch Kids are back. Each 14″ Kids is in a detailed fashion that has been updated for today’s kids while the face and adorable sewn bodies still resemble the original Cabbage Patch Kids from yesterday. Each Kid comes in one of 12 fashionalities. Each with their own facial look and expression, fashion personality “fashionality”, bio card, birth certificate including name and adoption papers. Comes with a download code to access a 22 minute Cabbage Patch Kid cartoon.

Hexbug Nano Habitat Set
Hexbug Nano Habitat Set is a reconfigurable set that lets users make a variety of Nano homes. Go buggy with Hexbug Nano–the micro-robotic creature that act like a real bug! Habitat Set includes 2 extremely rare Nanos and everything needed to make them a happy home.

LEGO Heroica Board Games
Build the wooded scene with LEGO bricks, setting the stage for children’s heroes. Roll the buildable LEGO die to travel the course, battle monsters, seek treasure, and complete the mission. Play Waldurk Forest on its own or combine it with other HEROICA game locales for an epic experience.

Matchbox Smokey The Fire Truck
Get ready for hours of imaginative fun with Smokey the Fire Truck from Matchbox. With his ability to speak, sing, dance, and launch “water” balled, Smokey is a playmate that really interacts with childred during play. Whether putting out a fire together or acquired a new song-and-dance routine, Smokey and childred will form a fun friendship and be quick for anything together.

Elizabeth Werner is a renowned toy industry expert. She has composed numerous articles covering the industry, some of which have appeared in ivillage, MSNBC.com and Todaymoms.com. Werner also regularly appears on dozens of broadcast outlets to discoursed the latest industry trends (including The View). She was recognized by the Women in Toy Association as the woman to watch in the toy industry.

NewsWatch is a hebdomadally 30-minute consumer oriented television show that airs nationwide. NewsWatch regularly feature top celebrities, health tips, technology products, medical breakthroughs and entertainment news on the show. The show airs in 180 markets nationwide as well as all of the top 20 broadcast markets in the country, and is the preferred choice for Satellite Media Tour and Video News Release Distribution. For more information, head to newswatchtv.com

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Fairfax, VA (PRWEB) December 01, 2011

Fall is in full swing and the holiday season is already around the corner. As holiday lists begin to grow, and with many people spending the remainder of the year planning, shopping and celebrating, Elizabeth Werner is on hand and spoke with NewsWatch to share the latest toy industry trends.

This holiday season, here are the hot toys that kids will be excited to play with:

DaGeDar Supercharged Ball Bearing Toy Track Set

DaGeDar are super charged and ready to race. Goblins, bandits, bounty hunters, fighters, and fire-starters, there’s a set for everyone. Send two balls hurtling down a near-vertical drop and into a high-speed loop. Launch over the gap and knock away opponents on the way to the finish gate. Powered through their emotional charge, DaGeDar break the veil from Dimension 33, which captures the DaGeDar spirits into a supercharged ball form.

Cabbage Patch Kids

Cabbage Patch Kids are back. Each 14″ Kids is in a detailed fashion that has been updated for today’s kids while the face and adorable sewn bodies still resemble the original Cabbage Patch Kids from yesterday. Each Kid comes in one of 12 fashionalities. Each with their own facial look and expression, fashion personality “fashionality”, bio card, birth certificate including name and adoption papers. Comes with a download code to access a 22 minute Cabbage Patch Kid cartoon.

Hexbug Nano Habitat Set

Hexbug Nano Habitat Set is a reconfigurable set that lets users create a variety of Nano homes. Go buggy with Hexbug Nano–the micro-robotic creature that acts like a real bug! Habitat Set includes 2 extremely rare Nanos and everything needed to make them a happy home.

LEGO Heroica Board Games

Build the wooded scene with LEGO bricks, setting the stage for children’s heroes. Roll the buildable LEGO die to travel the course, battle monsters, seek treasure, and complete the mission. Play Waldurk Forest on its own or combine it with other HEROICA game locales for an epic experience.

Matchbox Smokey The Fire Truck

Get ready for hours of imaginative fun with Smokey the Fire Truck from Matchbox. With his ability to speak, sing, dance, and launch “water” balls, Smokey is a playmate that really interacts with childred during play. Whether putting out a fire together or learning a new song-and-dance routine, Smokey and childred will form a fun friendship and be ready for anything together.

Elizabeth Werner is a renowned toy industry expert. She has written numerous articles covering the industry, some of which have appeared in ivillage, MSNBC.com and Todaymoms.com. Werner also regularly appears on dozens of broadcast outlets to discuss the latest industry trends (including The View). She was recognized by the Women in Toy Association as the woman to watch in the toy industry.

NewsWatch is a weekly 30-minute consumer oriented television show that airs nationwide. NewsWatch regularly feature top celebrities, health tips, technology products, medical breakthroughs and entertainment news on the show. The show airs in 180 markets nationwide as well as all of the top 20 broadcast markets in the country, and is the preferred choice for Satellite Media Tour and Video News Release Distribution. For more information, head to newswatchtv.com

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East Hartford, CT (PRWEB) December 01, 2011

Last season brought renewed enthusiasm for ski travel thanks to a long season of natural snow after record snowfalls created a winter sports bonus. The onset of the 2011 year-end holiday season, combined with unusual pre-Thanksgiving storms in the Northeast, has inspired many winter sports fans to make plans soon to pick up their downhill momentum where they left off after last spring’s final runs. Travel Insured International?, a travel insurance leader in providing coverage for skiers since 1994, urges skiers to think safety first this winter season and to learn the terms and conditions of what may or may not be covered on their ski trips when they hit the slopes.

Think Ski Safety First to Prevent Injury, Save Money

Wear a helmet to reduce chance of injury: The National Ski Areas Association (NSAA) says 57 percent of skiers and snowboarders wore helmets in the 2009-2010 season compared to 25 percent in 2002-2003. NSAA estimates helmets reduce minor head injuries by 30 to 50 percent, but will not prevent major injuries often due to reckless ski behavior. You still need to ski sensibly when wearing a helmet! Check state laws mandating child and teen ski helmets. New Jersey has a new mandatory child and youth helmet law, effective Nov. 1, 2011, requiring children and teens age 17 and under to wear ski helmets. California has introduced, but not yet passed, a similar measure. Check the state where you ski to learn any child and teen ski safety regulations. Ski off trail or back country at your own risk. Most travel insurance plans do not include coverage if you are injured or worse during extreme skiing. Remember that many ski area Search and Rescue (SAR) organizations require off-trail skiers to reimburse costs when they must be rescued due to extreme skiing, an uninsured service that can cost in the thousands of dollars. Ski with a buddy. Have a meeting point and carry a mobile phone in case you are separated or lost. Ski goggles are highly advisable for maintaining visibility, especially in white fog conditions. Basic travel insurance may not cover you when you join a ski race or other winter sports speed event. Travel Insured International? offers its Sports Coverage option to cover these activities. When you check your ski gear to fly and the airline misdirects the bag, you may be forced to rent skis in order to ski before it belatedly arrives. Travel Insured’s Sports Coverage option can reimburse this rental. If your own arrival at the ski area is delayed due to a common carrier, including for weather, for a minimum number of hours specified in your coverage plan you can be reimbursed for prepaid, unused ski accommodations. With the Sports Coverage option you can also be reimbursed for prepaid, unused ski passes when they are non-refundable.

Snow Storms Are Only Great When You’ve Already Arrived

When your destination is ski country, remember that everyone will be partying and celebrating in the ski village when the big snow storm arrives to pile fresh powder onto your downhill slopes. However, if you are en route from home to the ski destination, a travel time when many overwinter storms occur, you may miss not only tonight’s party but tomorrow’s great skiing on newly covered trails as well. When weather prevents your arrival in ski country on schedule, only travel insurance will ease the pain of potentially losing the opening day or more of your holidaying by reimbursed your added expenses that may go with that loss. Travel Insured International urges you to remember safety first so that your great winter holiday can lead to many more, maybe even this season!

About Travel Insured International?

Travel Insured International?, based in E. Hartford, CT, was founded in 1994 by the foresight of insurance industry executive Peter Gehris when he acquired the travel protection division of the Travelers Insurance Company. Coverage is underwritten by Arch Insurance Company (a Missouri corporation, NAIC #11150) with executive offices located in Jersey City, NJ. Arch Insurance is rated A (Excellent) for financial strength by the insurance rating service A.M. Best. Not all insurance products or coverage is available in all jurisdictions. Coverage is subject to actual policy language

Travel Insured International?
52-S Oakland Ave.
E. Hartford, CT 06128-0568

Contact: John Stone
Media Relations Manager
http://www.travelinsured.com

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Bridgton, ME (PRWEB) December 01, 2011

Shawnee Peak will host Racing with the Moon, a nine week race series taking place early evening, starting on January 4th and 5th. Teams of 4 to 7 skiers will compete on Wednesday or Thursday nights for 9 weeks. Each week the top four race times of each team count towards the competition.The race welcomes riders and skiers of all abilities, and registration costs as little as $ 85.00 per person. Competitors must be 21 or older.

In addition to the race, Shawnee Peak will host an awards dinner at the end of the series, as well as hosting weekly entertainment during each night of the race, complete with prizes from sponsors, drink specials and food deals.

Shawnee Peak is working toward an opening date of December 17th. They will be firing up the snowmaking as soon as a cold weather pattern settles in. For more information on Racing with the Moon, including racing guidelines and fees, please click here.

About Shawnee Peak:

Shawnee Peak is a privately-owned, family ski resort in Maine. In its 74th year of operation, the resort is family-driven, affordable, and provides skiing and riding for all levels and abilities. Shawnee Peaks mountain is recognized as a Mountain of Distinction. Along with 17 other independent ski resorts in the Northeastern, Mid-Atlantic, Midwestern United States and Canada, they all work together to enhance the skiing experience. For more information, visit http://www.shawneepeak.com/ or follow the resort on Twitter @ShawneePeakME.

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