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Divelink Nitrox B.U.G. Available Online in North America

By Anonymous

Victoria, British Columbia - December 31, 2001-- Divelink International Technologies made the latest in dive computer technology available online this week. The Nitrox Bathymetric Underwater Gauge (B.U.G.) computer watch is already a bestseller in Asia, and Divelink, the exclusive distributor in North America, expects to see the same success here.

There are 4 million recreational divers in the world. Pierce Hoover, editor of Sport Diver Magazine, the official publication of the PADI Diving Society said "I had the opportunity test dive a working model, and the results were most impressive."

"This is the latest technology developed by Seiko," said Pete Devine, Vice President of Divelink. "They brought together a number of industry leaders in order to assemble the best components available."

The B.U.G. watch, which spent three years in development, was developed by Seiko Epson, Japan. It's a regular watch until the user is in the water. At the point of immersion the B.U.G. uses a combination of precision sensing hardware and sophisticated software to calculate and compensate for complex and demanding dive profiles. Critical information such as depth, time, nitrogen levels and water temperature is displayed every second; by comparison, the best competing watch is updated only every 20 seconds.

The screen was specially designed to be read underwater and information is displayed in a large format to account for conditions of poor visibility. Titanium was chosen for the casing for its strength and resistance to corrosion.

The Nitrox B.U.G. watch sells for $795 U.S. A complete list of specifications and an online order form are available at www.bugcomputerwatch.com. The B.U.G. is also available in North America through current Divelink dealers.

Divelink International Technologies, located in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, has been specializing in underwater communications for 10 years, supplying hands free underwater communications systems in almost 60 countries worldwide.

For further information on the company's products and services Contact: 800-348-7815 or visit www.divelink.net, www.bugcomputerwatch.com.




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Are You A Pelican Marketer?

By Willie Crawford

Watching the pelicans catch fish near my house reminded me of how some online marketers behave. These pelicans fly high over the water where the unknowing fish don't notice them. The pelicans spot a big fish and dive at high speed into the water. A few seconds later the pelican surfaces and gulps down the fish.

There's only one problem with the way this particular species of pelican fishes. Their method eventually leads to their demise. You see, as the pelican dives into the water at high speed, intensely focusing on the target fish, he is damaging his eyes. Eventually, these pelicans go blind, then they starve to death.

There are other water bird that slowly swim along, and when then spot a fish, they dive for it and seem to have just as much success as the pelicans at getting a meal. Their tried and true method provides them with a nice meal too. Swimming along looking for fish rather than flying above the water has other hazards, but they don't blind themselves in the process of getting a meal!

Many online marketers, are "pelican marketers." They fly high above the market place looking for an unaware victim or prospect. Then they swoop down forcefully and offer them a product or service that the marketer really doesn't even believe in. He eats that day, he makes a profit. However, in the process he often destroys all possibilities of repeat sales. He burns the bridge to future business, in effect "putting out his own eyes."

The non-pelican marketer knows that to enjoy a steady lifetime of fish, he needs to do 2 things:

1) He needs to make sure he offers his customers and prospects things that will really improve their lives. He needs to serve the customer rather than using him.

2) He needs to develop a marketing system, or plan that isn't centered around one-shot sales. Instead, he needs to develop a line of products that provide him with a steady stream of orders from the same customers. How do you do this? You develop a stream of products that all solve your target market's problems.

Using pelican marketing - not developing long-term relationships with your customers, means that you must constantly search for new customers. For long-term business success, it's much more profitable to focus most of your energy on serving existing customers. Then instead of seeking new customer full-time, you spend a small portion of your time prospecting. The majority of your customers will come from repeat business and referrals from your happy existing customers.

Examine your marketing efforts today. Ask yourself if you're a pelican marketer. If you are, open your eyes to the fact that this will likely lead to your ultimate demise. This is a fact of life for the pelican marketer. This is a fact of life for the pelican. The only really old pelicans I ever see are those that hang around fishing piers receiving handouts from sympathetic fishermen.

Willie Crawford is an expert on internet marketing, joint ventures, buying and selling reprint rights, and building business through networking. His directory of seminars, workshops, conferences, and tele-events is at: http://InternetMarketingSeminarSchedule.Com

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New York Gypsy Punk Rockers GOGOL BORDELLO to Headline 08/28 "ENAGEMENT" fundraiser!

By Anonymous

August 15, 2004 -- Gogol Bordello, New York City’s critically acclaimed underground gypsy punk rockers, will headline “Engagement” at the Atlanta Contemporary Art Center on August 28. The Rebelles Burlesque from Asheville, NC and DJ Icarus Diver of Atlanta will round out the bill. “Engagement” is a celebratory fundraiser to benefit the Contemporary and IMAGE.

The sound of New York’s Gogol Bordello is a combination of reckless fervor, foot-stomping rhythms, outlandish lyrics and a circus of surreal stimuli that leaves progressive minded music fans spinning in the their wake. Drawing upon Gypsy, Slavic and punk-rock traditions, Gogol Bordello is the genesis of a new aesthetic that bridges the gap between Eastern European and Gypsy influence with Western culture. This new direction in music is singer/lyricist/visionary Eugene Hutz’s passion; he uses the term “Ukrainian Gypsy Punk Cabaret” to describe their singular sound.

Soon after the band’s formation in 1999, an international fan base quickly grew through word of mouth -- it’s impossible not to tell 10 people about this band once you’ve seen them live.

Their show is rich with black-humored tales that describe the immigrant experience and features an unpredictable mix of barely controlled havoc. Hutz, who writhes Iggy Pop-style over lilting rhythms, often adds contortionists, animals, pyrotechnics, Mongolian throat singers, dancing maidens, and/or a full brass section to his show. This inevitably turns any night out with Gogol Bordello into a foot-stomping dance party.

Gogol Bordello is “a musical experience like none other and one that will have you clamoring for more,” according to Billboard. They’ve been critical lauded by the media including The New York Times, Rolling Stone, NPR, The Wall Street Journal, The New Yorker, Alternative Press – all based on the strength of their live performance and the movement toward Eastern European influence. Gogol Bordello have been spreading their punk rebellion to international venues and art establishments across the globe ranging from The Whitney Museum’s Biennial (their signature exhibition) to the Tate Modern in London and Eyedrum gallery in Atlanta. Their collaborations with an assortment of talented artist have also gained them notoriety. Website -- www.gogolbordello.com

The Rebelles Burlesque is on a mission; composed of 15 dames who don't care, they tease, titillate and rock their way through silly performances designed for a good old-fashioned time. Their multi-faceted performances create an experience for the audience, who is immediately brought to submission by the smart, cutting dishes these ladies serve up. Their plot vignettes and issues are presented with sexy, humorous perspectives.

“The Rebelles seem to have hit on the perfect combination of timely satire and titillating (but never tacky) nudity...” - The Critical Review, September / October 2003..........Amanda Leslie
Website -- www.therebelles.com

DJ Icarus Diver (Sakai Crew/Atlanta) will be spinning a contemporary dance mix of deep, soulful house and downtempo to keep your heart pumping and your feet moving throughout the night! Icarus Diver is a regular on the turntables at Azul on Sycamore Street in Decatur.

INDEPENDENT MEDIA ARTISTS OF GEORGIA, ETC. (IMAGE)
IMAGE (Independent Media Artists of Georgia, Etc.) Film & Video Center, Inc., a non-profit organization, is the only resource in Georgia, and one of the few in the Southeast, dedicated to the independent film community. IMAGE offers a year-round series of workshops; monthly screenings of new independent work; panels and training seminars; fiscal sponsorship for its members; a screenplay critiquing service; monthly MediaMaker salons for member and nonmember networking; a quarterly newsletter; weekly email newsletters; informative website and hosts the annual Atlanta Film Festival (the largest and most visible IMAGE program), as well Out On Film (Atlanta’s Lesbian and Gay Film Festival).

For information on all IMAGE programs visit: www.imagefv.org



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