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K-12 Schools Turn to StrandVision Digital Signs to Keep Students Informed

Eau Claire, WI (ContentDesk) May 23, 2006 -- StrandVision LLC (http://www.strandvision.com), a provider of hosted digital signage services, has introduced low-cost, easy-to-administer digital signs for K-12 schools that use existing televisions to distribute daily announcements and other information. Designed to supplement traditional communications, such as daily announcements and postings, the digital signs are timely and efficient.Installations can include displays in hallways, at entrances and in cafeterias, the library and other areas where students and/or faculty congregate. The digital signs can provide constant updates and reminders of daily announcements using text, photos and video.Recommended signage topics include: "School announcements "Upcoming sporting events and meetings"Sports and club competition scores"Special events"Guest speakers/presentations"Cafeteria menus"Student and faculty recognition"Parent/teacher conference information"Internships"Community information"Local weather and weather advisories "Breaking newsStudents are oriented towards televisions and other high tech electronic media, explained Mike Strand, StrandVision founder and CEO. That makes digital signs a natural for bringing them up-to-date information in an attention-getting way. Couple the television medium with the ability to make quick updates without a lot of technical knowledge and it becomes a current information source that students can rely on. Easy to set up Simple to administerStrandVision digital signage takes an innovative approach by delivering information over the Internet.

The network is easy to set up and maintain. It requires a personal computer with Internet access to act as a server that distributes information to televisions over the schools existing cable or local area network. Typically, a schools computer or technical instructors and/or support staff handle the installation in less than an hour.The day-to-day administration does not require any technical expertise. Administrative staff is able to log onto the password-protected StrandVision server over the Internet to type in the latest announcements or upload photos and graphics. The entire digital signage system is updated at the next refresh (within minutes).

Commented Strand, With our fill-in-the-form entry system, if you know how to browse the Web, you can do the daily updates on a StrandVision digital signage network. Students are presented with a constantly scrolling text and graphics message loop throughout the school. It enables them to check locations and times of their activities throughout the day, cutting down on confusion. Schedule and room changes can also be broadcast throughout the day. The StrandVision digital signage system can also be configured to send different messages to different locations and at different times of the day. For instance, a separate feed can be sent to teacher and administrator break rooms with messages targeted to administrative matters.StrandVision digital signage for school communications is available immediately from StrandVision and through a national network of resellers and installers.

Pricing begins at $54.95/month (annual subscription rate). Installations require a high-speed Internet connection and a personal computer with Web access to develop and/or receive content. A free trial is available at: http://www.strandvision.com/?adduser.About StrandVisionStrandVision LLC uses a Web services model to provide low-cost, high-availability hosted digital signage services for educators and businesses. It is also ideal for medical and dental offices (patient education), banks (video merchandising), industrial distributors (vendor-sponsored advertising), employee break rooms (events and benefits) and other business applications. StrandVision eliminates the need for complex and expensive onsite hardware since it hosts the digital signage service on its servers and delivers content directly over the Internet via standard Web browser technology to televisions and computer displays in subscribers offices and businesses.

StrandVisions easy-to-setup and easy-to-update Web-based service enables administrators to maintain and quickly distribute text messages and graphics, including advertisements and video content. StrandVision enhances each companys customized content with national and local weather and news, stocks and other information of interest. Additional information about StrandVision and a free trial subscription are available at http://www.strandvision.com or by calling 715-833-9501.All trademarks are the property of their respective owners.EDITORS - For further information: Mike StrandStrandVisionStrand Building1529 Continental Dr.Eau Claire, WI 54701715-833-9501 x100Sandy McLaughlinSoucy Communications Group465 Pine St.Lowell, MA 01851781-898-7305.

Satellite TV vs. Cable TV -- Which is Best?

The move is on. Last year millions of Americans switched from cable TV to satellite TV.Why? When you compare satellite TV to cable TV you'll discover the main reasons are cost, picture quality, program choices, and customer satisfaction.Let's check out the differences ... Cable vs. Satellite TV Fees<> Cable TV fees across the country average $39.99 per month. In our area the cost for cable TV is $37.30 a month for 64 channels, plus $10.95 a month to add digital channels.

Installation in one room is $39.95, plus $9.95 for each additional room.<> Satellite TV fees from Dish Network are $31.99 per month for 60 channels, while DirecTV charges $41.99 per month for 115 channels. Both satellite TV providers currently offer free satellite TV equipment and free installation in up to four rooms. Cable vs. Satellite TV Programming<> Cable TV in most areas offers almost as many channels as satellite TV, and is broadcast in analog (over-the-air) format. If you want to have digital picture...

Satellite TV vs. Cable TV -- Which is Best?

Televisions > Satellite TV vs. Cable TV -- Which is Best?

Satellite TV vs. Cable TV -- Which is Best?

Satellite TV vs. Cable TV -- Which is Best?

Televisions > Satellite TV vs. Cable TV -- Which is Best?

Video Fitness Podcasts Exercise Muscles with What I Want

Miami, Fl. (ContentDesk) January 11, 2006 -- Personal training sessions are now available on your time frame, at your convenience, without ever having to leave home.
Video Fitness Podcasts merge personal training, with the ability to access on-demand fitness content. These workouts provide the user with the power to access health and fitness training information at anytime, for use anywhere, and at their convenience.What I Want Podcasting (http://www.whatiwantpodcasting.com/Fitness.html), a firm that specializes in developing podcasts for commercial use in society, has developed What I Want Fitness.
This podcast show, features two or three new episodes every week with strength training exercises, personal health information, healthy meal recipes, and overall fitness advice.

We have developed this show as a model to illustrate the use of podcasting in the fitness community, Says Martin...

Video Fitness Podcasts Exercise Muscles with What I Want

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The Importance of Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is the most important holiday of the year.Oh, sure, Christmas is grand, and I know it has many, many fans.
I'm not knocking Christmas, but Thanksgiving is more important.
And Easter has its fans, too.
Rebirth is a wonderful thing, but I still say Thanksgiving is more important.
Yes, the kids might put in a good word for Halloween.

I am sure they enjoy the costumes and the sugar overdose, but Thanksgiving is more important.Why?Because the two most important words in the English language are "Thank You".
This is true for business success, for social pleasure, even for self-actualization.For business success, a thank you tells a prospect or partner that you are appreciative of what she has just done.
It shows you have a genuine interest in that person and the business relationship.For social interaction, expressing gratitude is equally important to show how you value the other person and the social relationship you...

The Importance of Thanksgiving

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