U-T San Diego Announces 2012 Person of the Year

U-T San Diego announced today that Tyrone Woods and Glen Doherty have been selected as the U-T San Diego 2012 Persons of the Year. The two San Diego residents are being honored for their heroic actions during the terrorist attack on the United States Consulate in Benghazi, Libya, on September 11&12. The former Seals turned CIA contractors were killed after hours of fighting heavily armed terrorists having first evacuated and saved as many as 30 people from the U.S. Consulate.
U-T San Diego’s Person of the Year Award honors the outstanding actions of San Diego residents who inspire courage, triumph, and selflessness. “Glen Doherty and Tyrone Woods represent the best of San Diego’s heroic Navy Seals Community,” stated Publisher Douglas F. Manchester. “Their heroic acts should be heralded and saluted throughout this land.”
Vice Chairman and CEO John T. Lynch further qualified, “The U-T in selecting Doherty and Woods not only underscores their bravery and sacrifice, but also communicates that they will not be forgotten. The tragedy of Benghazi must be addressed fully by the President, Secretary of State and others involved.”
U-T San Diego has published two editorials, one announcing the award and the other calling for justice. Both editorials can be read on the U-T’s website at: http://www.utsandiego.com/news/2012/dec/31/glen-doherty-and-tyrone-woods-u-ts-2012-persons/

http://www.utsandiego.com/news/2012/dec/31/benghazis-still-unanswered-questions/
For additional information or to schedule an interview with John Lynch, please contact George Bonaros at (619) 293-2916 or via email george.bonaros(at)utsandiego(dot)com
About U-T San Diego:

The San Diego Union-Tribune, LLC, owned by MLIM, LLC, is San Diego’s most dynamic media company and the region’s most trusted and comprehensive source of local news and information. U-T San Diego delivers more people in more places on more platforms than any other media company in San Diego. Every week, U-T San Diego reaches more than 96% of all San Diego County households by leveraging the combined strength of its integrated media portfolio: the Pulitzer Prize-winning    U-T San Diego newspaper, the North County Times, and The Californian serving southwest Riverside County; the region’s leading website, UTSanDiego.com; the Night+Day weekly entertainment guide and DiscoverSD.com; Spanish-language products Enlace and Vida Latina that serve the Latino community; an all-day local television station, U-T TV; and additional home-delivered products. Through its broad coverage of the community and its multiple media platforms serving all audiences across the region, U-T San Diego delivers news, information and ideas that improve the quality of life of San Diegans and help make San Diego a better place.
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Monster Jam Truck Tickets On Sale Today At Ticket Process

TicketProcess.com has built a reputation as being an online hub for tickets to everything from concerts to football games, and the popular site is thrilled to announce that they are offering 2013 Monster Jam Truck tickets available for purchase today.

(PRWEB) January 01, 2013
Ticket Process recently announced that monster truck tickets will be on sale at their online exchange site. Many large and comfortable stadiums will host monster truck shows the upcoming months, including Reliant Stadium in Houston, Cowboys Stadium in Arlington and the Florida Citrus Bowl in Orlando. A bevy of monster truck shows unfold across North America in any given week, and one of the most popular is the Monster Jam.
Witnessing a monster truck show is an incredible experience that makes hearts race and imaginations soar. Nowhere else on Earth can such an incredible collection of extreme automobiles be found, and the operators of the vehicles push them to their absolute limits over the course of several hours of fun.
Top 5 Selling Events on TP(Dec 22 - Jan 1)

1. NFL Playoffs

2. Monster Jam

3. College Football Bowl Games

4. Justin Bieber

5. George Strait
*TicketProcess is not associated with any of the teams, artists or venues listed. Names used in this release are for descriptive purposes only and do not imply endorsement or partnership.

About Ticket Process
Since 2010, TicketProcess secondary ticket exchange has been offering a large selection of live event inventory to some of the most exclusive sports, concert and theater events nationwide. With 7-day customer service, all backed by a 100% Guarantee, its simple design and ease of use allow anyone to purchase event tickets with confidence.
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Playboy Founder Hugh Hefner's Formal Wear Wedding Attire Designed By L.A. Celebrity Fashion Designer Rick Pallack For The New Years Eve Wedding At The Playboy Mansion

Award winning celebrity fashion designer Rick Pallack designed the formal wear wedding attire for Mr. Hugh Hefner and the wedding party.

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA (PRWEB) December 31, 2012
Celebrity fashion designer Rick Pallack designed the formal wear wedding attire for Playboy Magazine legendary founder Mr. Hugh Hefner and all of the men in the wedding party held at the Playboy Mansion on December 31st, 2012.
"The formal designs were very elegant and classic" said Pallack.
He has designed all of Mr. Hefner's formal evening wardrobe for the past 20 years. Pallack also designs "Hef's" world famous smoking jackets, elegant silk robes, and many of his trademark silk pajamas.
Pallack has designed the formal wear tuxedos and elegant evening suits for countless historical celebrity weddings including for Senator Edward "Ted" Kennedy, John F. Kennedy, Jr., and Carolyn Kennedy's wedding.
Rick Pallack World Class Elegant Formal Wear and Evening Wear Designs have been featured on the Academy Awards, the Olympic Games Opening Ceremonies, the Golden Globes, the Emmys, the Grammys, MTV Music Awards, and at the Cannes Film Festival.     
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$14 Billion in HSA & 2013 PPACA Healthcare Reimbursement Laws - PPACA Claim Specialist Programs Announced by ERISAclaim.com

ERISAclaim.com announced its 2013 HSA & PPACA Claim Specialist Programs for healthcare providers on 2013 new federal PPACA SBC (aka “Insurance Verification”) laws, PPACA internal and external appeal laws, overpayment laws, and how to get paid with $14 billion in patient HSA Account.

Hanover Park, IL (PRWEB) January 01, 2013
On Jan 01, 2013, ERISAclaim.com announced its 2013 HSA & PPACA Claim Specialist Programs to train both in-network and out-of-network healthcare providers on: (1) 2013 new federal PPACA SBC (aka “Insurance Verification”) laws, (2) PPACA internal and external appeal laws, (3) the latest health claim overpayment ERISA laws and (4) how to get paid with $14 billion in patient HSA (Health Saving Account) in 2013.
The two-day basic PPACA HSA Claim Specialist Program was designed to get paid even with high deductibles from most High Deductible Health Plans (HDHP), with HSA grown to $14.1 billion by June in 2012. The one-day basic PPACA SBC Claim Specialist program was designed to comply with new federal SBC laws in 2013 for every health plan to disclose health plan coverage information, commonly practiced as “insurance verification” procedure by every provider, as one of the federal health reform law’s milestone changes of standards for all healthcare claims. The eight-day advanced Certified PPACA & ERISA Claim Specialist programs were designed to comply with 2013 full implementation of PPACA Claims regulations for both internal and external appeals for all claims denials, and especially for sky-rocketing payer overpayment claims and newly approved claim withholding or offsetting denials, in accordance with the latest Court rulings and DOL legal guidance on the increasing overpayment or repayment disputes.
“Beginning in January 2013, new federal SBC law will mandate every health plan or insurance company to timely disclose patient insurance coverage information in a federally standardized form with Uniform Glossary of Coverage and Medical Terms, or willful failure to comply with SBC laws will be subject to a fine of $1,000 for each such failure,” said Dr. Jin Zhou, president of ERISAclaim.com, a national expert on PPACA and ERISA appeals and compliance.
“In 2013, most providers will be shocked by the unprecedented high prevalence of the high deductible health plans for both in-network and out-of-network patients, while Health Savings Accounts Grow to $14.1 Billion in June in 2012,” according to Dr. Zhou. http://www.devenir.com/2012/devenirmidyearhsasurvey
“On Oct 12, 2012 and Nov. 30, 2012, in connection with the increasing national provider overpayment ERISA class actions, the federal court and DOL, for the first time, finally made some new decisions and legal guidance on the No. 1 nightmare for all providers – overpayment demand and recoupment: a payer must comply with ERISA regulations in all overpayment demand due to the coverage dispute,” according to Dr. Zhou, who provided ERISA compliance assistance to th class rep. providers and litigation support to the leading class action law firms in seeking compliance guidance in all overpayment disputes.

http://www.chron.com/business/press-releases/article/ERISAclaim-com-Offers-Comments-on-Aetna-4101106.php
According to DOL Overpayment Amicus Brief on Nov. 30, 2012 in support of the plaintiff providers:
“The crux of the question at issue here is not whether the plaintiff or the defendant is correct in their views of the plan terms, but whether Aetna must comply with the procedures mandated by ERISA section 503 and its accompanying regulations in rendering a determination based on a plan interpretation that is adverse to the plan participants and beneficiaries.”

http://www.dol.gov/sol/media/briefs/tri3-enterprises(A)-11-30-2012.htm#.UMfi5z9MHFo
According To Houston Chronicle, November 7, 2012: “Federal Court Rules against BCBS in Overpayment ERISA Class Action: Providers Entitled to ERISA Appeal Rights”

http://www.chron.com/business/press-releases/article/Federal-Court-Rules-against-BCBS-in-Overpayment-3958959.php
“What really made these PPACA, ERISA, SBC and HSA programs timely important is that PPACA Claims Regulations are now in full implementation for all provisions of the health reform laws for all ERISA and non-ERISA health plans,” explained Dr. Zhou.
The followings are 2013 ERISAclaim.com New Year’s Resolution to Reimbursement by Compliance:
1.    DOL Affordable Care Act Regulations and Guidance: Internal Claims and Appeals and External Review: http://www.dol.gov/ebsa/healthreform/

2.    SBC Laws: Final Regulations

3.    SBC Laws: Summary of Benefits and Coverage and Uniform Glossary--Templates,Instructions, and Related Materials; and Guidance for Compliance

4.    Sample Completed SBC: http://www.dol.gov/ebsa/pdf/SBCSampleCompleted.pdf

5.    The IRS publication about HSAs, Pub 969 Health Savings Accounts and Other Tax-Favored Health Plans: http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p969.pdf

6.    PCA v. BCBSA et. al.: http://ww1.prweb.com/prfiles/2012/10/18/10028942/PCA%20v%20BCBSA.pdf
To find out more services and products from ERISAclaim.com:

http://www.erisaclaim.com/products.htm
Located in a Chicago suburb in Illinois, for over 12 years, ERISAclaim.com is the only ERISA & PPACA consulting, publishing and website resource for healthcare providers in the country. ERISAclaim.com offers free webinars, basic and advanced educational seminars and on-site claims specialist certification programs for doctors, hospitals and commercial companies, as well as numerous pending national ERISA class action litigation support. Dr. Jin Zhou is regarded as the industry “Godfather of ERISA claims” for healthcare providers.
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H&R Block 2Q loss narrows as revenue rises

 H&R Block's fiscal second-quarter loss narrowed, helped by cost-cutting efforts. Revenue climbed mostly because of a strong tax season in Australia.
The nation's largest tax preparation company typically turns in a loss in the August-to-October period because it takes in most of its revenue during the U.S. tax season. H&R Block's quarterly performance beat analysts' estimates and its stock hit the highest level in more than two years.
The company is optimistic and gearing up for its busy season.
"The U.S. tax season is right around the corner and we believe we're on pace to deliver significant earnings and margin expansion in fiscal 2013," President and CEO Bill Cobb said in a statement on Thursday.
For the three months ended Oct. 31, H&R Block Inc. lost $105.2 million, or 39 cents per share. A year earlier it lost $141.7 million, or 47 cents per share, for the quarter.
Its loss from continuing operations was 37 cents per share. Analysts surveyed by FactSet expected a bigger loss of 41 cents per share.
Selling, general and administrative expenses declined and the quarter was free of any impairment charges. The prior-year period included a $4.3 million impairment charge.
Revenue rose 6 percent to $137.3 million from $129.2 million. This topped Wall Street's forecast of $129.6 million.
Shares of H&R Block gained 89 cents, or 5.1 percent, to close at $18.26. Earlier in the session the stock reached $18.40, its highest point since May 2010.
Tax services revenue increased 7 percent primarily due to the strong Australian tax season. Corporate revenue fell because of lower interest income from H&R Block Bank's shrinking mortgage loan portfolio.
H&R Block disclosed in October that it hired Goldman Sachs to help it explore options for its banking arm, H&R Block Bank. Those options, Block said, could result in the company no longer being regulated as a savings and loan holding company by the Federal Reserve.
The Federal Reserve announced some proposed rules in June that would impose higher capital requirements on savings and loan holding companies. H&R Block contends that if the proposed rules are enacted it would have to hold on to significant additional capital.
H&R Block, based in Kansas City, Mo., prepared 25.6 million tax returns worldwide in fiscal 2012.
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Hurricane Sandy Victims Find Refuge on Timeshare Marketplace RedWeek.com

Timeshares are not only for fun vacation getaways, as evidenced by the story of RedWeek.com members Bob and Jody; left homeless by Hurricane Sandy last month. With the holidays approaching, Bob and Judy turned to leading timeshare marketplace RedWeek.com to secure a timeshare rental in New York City.

Seattle, WA (PRWEB) December 19, 2012
Timeshares are not only for fun vacation getaways, as evidenced by the story of RedWeek.com members Bob and Jody; left homeless by Hurricane Sandy last month.
Bob and Judy are one of the many families displaced by the devastation of Hurricane Sandy. With their Long Island home flooded and area hotels at capacity; the Bob and Judy began looking for a short-term rental property to no avail. Frustrated and exhausted, they began looking at every alternative for a place to live.
As timeshare owners, Bob and Judy knew the advantages of timesharing and had recently used leading timeshare marketplace RedWeek.com to rent out their own Aruba timeshare. Homeless and with the holidays approaching, they turned to RedWeek.com and began searching for timeshare rentals at The Manhattan Club resort in New York City.
“We decided to rent multiple units at the Manhattan Club so that we could spend the holiday all together in Manhattan,” said Jody. “When my husband and I checked in to the Manhattan Club, it was so luxurious that I actually began tearing up.”
Unlike standard hotels, timeshares offer home-like accommodations with multiple bedrooms, full kitchens or kitchenettes, and living and dining areas. Renting a timeshare directly from an owner is often cheaper than staying at a hotel, and the resorts offer the same hotel amenities such as pools, exercise facilities, reception areas, and concierge services.
“I have only good things to say about RedWeek and the Manhattan Club,” said Jody. “I plan to use RedWeek again when I need a vacation - the value and the superior accommodations were just more than I could have hoped for.”
To learn more about RedWeek.com or timesharing visit http://www.redweek.com.
About RedWeek.com:
RedWeek® is a registered trademark of RedWeek, Inc. RedWeek.com is a member-supported marketplace for timeshare rentals and resales, and also provides a full-service timeshare resale offering. You can find reviews, ratings, prices, availability, full-service exchange, and complete resort descriptions for all timeshare resorts to make vacation selection easier. Boasting an A+ Better Business Bureau rating, RedWeek has more than 1.5 million registered users and includes 5,000 timeshare resorts worldwide.
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Pure-Ecommerce.com Introduces Its New 2013 Premier Internet Business Site Collection Featuring Upgraded Designs, Larger Product Counts, and Video and Mobile Marketing

14 New Pure-Ecommerce.com Internet Businesses for Sale in the Most Popular Niche Markets in the Online Marketplace

CARY, NC (PRWEB) December 19, 2012
Pure-Ecommerce.com introduces its 2013 Premier Internet Business Site Collection. This incredible new collection of 14 internet businesses for sale has been created in some of the most popular niche markets in the online marketplace. The Collection includes: eBaseballOutlet.com, eBasketballOutlet.com, EverythingDogShop.com, BlueSkyBeachStore.com, EveryStyleGift.com, eSoccerOutlet.com, ShootandScoreSports.com, BlackandWhiteDecorShop.com, GroovyGreenToys.com, ClassActCat.com, StudioDecorBoutique.com, GlassofWinePlease.com, AllAmericanMadePets.com, and TheModernBabyNursery.com. Pure-Ecommerce.com will continuously be introducing new sites to the Collection throughout 2013. It will also be offering more “sister” sites (such as eBaseballOutlet.com, eBasketballOutlet.com and eSoccerOutlet.com) to help clients expand their brand presence in the online marketplace by owning multiple internet businesses.
All Pure-Ecommerce internet businesses for sale come with a high quality, professionally designed site, as well as a 10- step training program and 40 hours of consulting to help burgeoning ecommerce entrepreneurs each step of the way! Every product featured on this site is drop shipped so no inventory is needed. It also allows for less overhead and gives owners more flexibility in managing their business and schedule. These sites feature upgraded designs as well as the addition of larger product counts, as well as Video Marketing and a Marketing Application and Site!
Pure-Ecommerce strives to be at the forefront of technology and incorporate the latest applications in all its internet business offerings. Varner wants her small business ecommerce clients to have all the latest and greatest technologies available to large ecommerce retailers. Pure-Ecommerce CEO Jennifer Varner says, “Mobile and Video Marketing are vital to any ecommerce strategy and help the e-retailer stay competitive, increase sales, drive up SEO rankings, build customer loyalty, and much more.” According to digital marketing technology company Monetate the growth in traffic on leading ecommerce websites over the past year has grown 103% with nearly 86 million Americans now shopping on their smartphones. And Practical Ecommerce says “increasing numbers of online retailers will be using video in 2013 to increase sales, find new potential customers, and build brand relationships.” Through personalized consultation and 24/7 access to an E-Learning Library, Varner and her team help clients understand how to use mobile and video marketing and design strategies to be best positioned to capitalize on these shifting market dynamics.
Pure-Ecommerce.com celebrates its sixth anniversary in 2013 and has helped over 550 entrepreneurs in the U.S. and Canada start their own internet businesses. CEO Jennifer Varner founded Pure-Ecommerce after gaining experience and success through starting one of the largest online maternity clothing stores, BellaBluMaternity.com. After selling her company, she began helping others realize their dreams of owning a business.
Buying a business from Pure-Ecommerce.com allows a budding entrepreneur to step into the business of their dreams with minimal start-up costs and low monthly and have someone personally mentor them through all aspects of setting up, running, and then growing an online business. Best of all, it provides them the opportunity to have a flexible schedule and to work when they want, where they want. A Pure-Ecommerce business can be run on a part-time basis while someone is still working or as a full-time business, depending upon the time one puts into growing their business. Pure-Ecommerce’s turnkey sites are especially attractive to budding mompreneurs and entrepreneurs; boomers looking for additional income to supplement their retirement; people looking for work-life balance; and the unemployed wishing to be their own boss and create their own destiny.
Pure-Ecommerce has been featured in several national magazines and websites such as Entrepreneur, Forbes and WomenEntrepreneur.com, as well as in national newspapers and on TV news programs. Pure-Ecommerce has also been selected as one of the top 50 Women-Owned businesses by Start-up Nation.
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Escape Villas Offers Family Vacation Rentals for the Holidays

Trade the cold winter weather in North America for a tropical Christmas vacation in Costa Rica, where travelers can spend their holidays enjoying outdoor family adventures in the comfort of an Escape Villa family vacation rental.

Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica (PRWEB) December 19, 2012
As the holiday season approaches, more Americans are planning to travel for Christmas compared to 2011, according to a report by HomeAway, Inc. – an online vacation rental marketplace. The number of families traveling in December is expected to nearly double, rising from 22 percent in 2011 to 40 percent this year.
And while everyone looks forward to a “White Christmas,” some families are trading in blankets of fresh snow for the pristine white sands of a tropical beach. Costa Rica has long been a sun-kissed haven for vacationers seeking outdoor thrills and wildlife encounters, and its balmy weather is a welcome respite during the blustery winter season.
Escape Villas, Costa Rica’s leading vacation rental company, sees a ten-fold increase in reservations during the holiday season, with the majority of bookings made by large family groups. “One of the terrific features about vacation rentals is that extended families can stay together with all the creature comforts of home – but with a lot more space and privacy. They have their own swimming pool, kitchen, laundry facilities and an array of other amenities at no extra charge," says Escape Villas spokesperson, Sara Hopkins
With an impressive portfolio of villas and vacation rentals in some of Costa Rica’s most family-friendly locales, including Manuel Antonio, Tamarindo and Flamingo, Escape Villas caters to those seeking plenty of warm sunshine with easy access to national parks, beaches, nature tours and vibrant nightlife. According to Ms. Hopkins, most guests book their holiday beach vacation rentals at least six months in advance, sometimes even earlier.
On why families choose Escape Villas for their holiday plans, Sara Hopkins explains, “A Christmas vacation in Costa Rica takes the stress out of the holidays, as families can enjoy each other’s company in one of the most spectacular places in the world. The kids never forget the year Santa visited their beachfront home, where every day promised a new and exciting adventure.” Another built-in benefit to their vacation rentals: private chef services. No more slaving in the kitchen, as families can relax and spend time together while someone else prepares a home-cooked holiday feast.
When considering a holiday rental, timing is everything. Costa Rica has two tourism periods: a high season that lasts from December-April and corresponds with the country’s dry weather. And a low season, which runs from May-October, during Costa Rica’s rainy months. December and January are known for their fabulous climate, with cool breezes and average temperatures hovering around 82 F.
While prices may be steeper during this peak time, travelers are willing to shell out extra funds to reap the season’s many rewards, according to Escape Villas’ reservations manager. Recent statistics from a HomeAway, Inc. poll reveal that 31 percent of travelers are booking a vacation rental this December, and 21 percent say they’d pay more for more spacious accommodations, especially those that included a pool or spa tub, kitchen and laundry facilities.
Costa Rica has been a treasured vacation destination for many tourists during the festive holiday months. With its temperate climate, proximity to North America, and wealth of adventure activities, the perks of Christmas in paradise are many. And with more airlines offering direct flights into San Jose and Liberia, travelers have new budget-conscious options for booking their vacation. This past October, Canadian carrier WestJet announced non-stop seasonal service from Toronto to Guanacaste’s Liberia terminal. Other low-cost airlines including Spirit, JetBlue and Frontier also provide direct flights from major U.S. cities like New York, Denver and Orlando.
If the current travel trend continues, the team at Escape Villas anticipates another 10 percent increase in their Costa Rica vacation rental bookings for December 2013. Ms. Hopkins confirms “Our experienced concierge is committed to providing the tropical holiday vacation of a lifetime, with engaging activities for the whole family, from zip-line canopy tours and horseback rides to sunset sailing excursions.”
Families can celebrate the holidays in contemporary rainforest villas – where playful monkeys are regular visitors – to luxurious oceanfront homes with sublime views. Consider the many advantages of a Christmas vacation in Costa Rica with Escape Villas. Feliz Navidad!
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Shiny Reputation Highlights Airbnb for their Focus on Local Neighborhood Information

Shiny Reputation proclaims their opinion on the recent launch of Airbnb’s Neighborhoods program, in which they are looking to narrow the focus of their site to concentrate on services in local neighborhoods where rental properties are located.

San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) December 19, 2012
Shiny Reputation has issued an announcement about the launch of the Airbnb Neighborhood program, which seeks to give users of its online holiday lodging rental marketplace more information about the areas in which the lodging is located.
The editor of ShinyReputation.com stated, “Local businesses will benefit greatly from the launch of neighborhood ratings by Airbnb, in which local neighborhoods are rated based on transportation, services, quality of local restaurants and more. This will create an all in one service for renters. The service, which is in its trial stage in San Francisco, will lessen Airbnb’s members need to use services such as Yelp. We still see Yelp going strong and always tell businesses that improving your reputation online is key to developing the business relationship with patrons. The neighborhoods service is another resource.”
Airbnb is an online marketplace in which people can offer their homes, apartments, and other types of lodging for rent directly to travelers, bypassing hotels and apartment-finding services. Airbnb was founded in San Francisco in 2008, and has since grown to host more than 200,000 unique listings in 26,000 cities in 192 countries across the globe. On Airbnb, individuals can search for lodgings available in a certain city for a certain timeframe, and then choose from the listings on offer by private renters in that location. Payment is done through the website itself, while all interactions between renters and lodgers are done on a personal basis. The Neighborhoods program is an attempt to give travelers more information about specific local areas of cities they travel to and choose lodgings in the area of their choosing. Currently the program is for information purposes only, and is not yet a channel for marketing online. “That being said the photos used to highlight the local businesses on the neighborhoods tool are amazing. Most travel savvy individuals will seek out those businesses’ websites. It is always recommended that server uptime monitoring receive some attention as we are primarily connected via the internet.”
Airbnb has launched the Neighborhoods program in this city in which it is headquartered, San Francisco, California. San Francisco is the financial, cultural, and technological capital of the West Coast of the United States. With over 800,000 residents in the city itself and more than 7.5 million in the metropolitan San Francisco Bay Area, it is one of the largest and most important cities in the US. The San Francisco Bay Area is known for being the home of Silicon Valley, and the center of technological innovation in the US. Some of the tech companies with headquarters in the area include Apple Computers, Adobe, HP, Google, and Intel.
The launch of Airbnb’s local Neighborhood program will give local businesses further exposure within this large community of travelers, and possibly increase business. Additionally, it will position Airbnb as a rival to Yelp when looking at local businesses and determining where to stay, and what to do. It has yet to be determined if the program will be successful, but local businesses should be entranced by the thought of become visible to a new pool of potential customers.
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KSL Cars Adds Contact At Once! Live Chat in Ads

Utah Dealerships Can Integrate Chat to Connect with Potential Buyers

Atlanta (PRWEB) December 19, 2012
Contact At Once!, the leading live chat provider connecting online and mobile car shoppers to auto dealers, today announced that it has been selected by KSL Cars, Utah’s leading online marketplace, as its exclusive provider of live chat for automotive advertising. KSL Cars will bundle Contact At Once! in its auto dealer packages.
Contact At Once! live chat is used by over 10,000 automobile dealerships and the world’s busiest online automotive shopping sites. Dealers who use Contact At Once! say they typically experience a 25% increase in the number of connections with website visitors.
“Contact At Once! was the first to put live chat in online automotive classifieds and they have unique features that make the software especially well-suited for connecting thousands of shoppers with dealers through chat in ads,” says Eric Bright, KSL’s Vice-President of E-Commerce.
“More and more shoppers prefer text and chat to old-fashioned lead forms and they like the instant access, as well as the convenience,” says Lloyd Hecht, Contact At Once! Director, Business Development. Advertising with mobile and desktop text and chat options can draw more attention and appeal to shoppers who might be reluctant to call or email.”
KSL Cars is the leading provider of auto classifieds in Utah, serving more than 45,000 car shoppers per month. Another factor in choosing Contact At Once! was ease of use and implementation, says Bright. “Our advertisers can be chatting with potential car buyers in a matter of minutes.”
About Contact At Once!

Contact At Once! pioneered the use of website chat in automotive advertising, enabling instant connections between online shoppers and dealerships through search websites, dealership websites, social media and mobile sites. More than 10,000 customers rely on Contact At Once! chat to drive incremental sales opportunities and increase return on advertising investments. For more information, visit http://www.autodealerchat.com.
About KSL

KSL.com is owned and operated by Deseret Digital Media (DDM), and powers the largest online marketplace in Utah - including auto, real estate, deals and local search verticals. In total, Deseret Digital Media properties attract more than 5.5 million unique visitors and serve nearly 300 million page views per month. The DDM network of web sites includes KSL.com, Deseretnews.com, DeseretBook.com, MormonTimes.com, LDSChurchNews.com, FM100.com, OK.com and 1035TheArrow.com. Deseret Digital Media's two-part vision is to become the largest and most compelling regional commerce marketplace in the United States and to also become a world-leading, values-based digital content marketplace. Deseret Digital Media is a part of Deseret Media Companies.
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