Oregon Publishing» Business

Professional Photography? Look no futher than EugenePhotographer.com

Brian — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 21:30:18 +0000

For those in and around Eugene Oregon….A Testimonial for Peggy IIleen Johnson

Peggy enticed me with the idea of professional photos of myself. I figured I had been getting out into the business community so much I should have some photos that capture more than what I get with my cell’s camera. Little did I know how much goes into a pro-photo-shoot!

I arrived on time and with several outfits that Peggy suggested I bring. Then we did a little prep work and talked about what kind of look and feel I wanted to get out of this. Unsure I place my complete trust in the professionals hands, or eyes in this case.
Not only did the photos turn out wonderful, but Peggy made the whole experience fun. Nothing stuffy here. She even pulled out sample pics she had on file and had me try to strike some of those poses. That’s exactly what I thought the shoot should be like when I pictured it the previous few days before.

Peggy didn’t just take pictures, she pulled me into the camera and made me feel like a star the whole time.
If you are looking for more than just pictures, be sure to check out the www.EugenePhotographer.com Peggy IIleen Johnson
Trust the professional to take care of you when you go to a professional…Peggy is all that and more!
Thank you for the memories I will have for ever and the prints that I can share with friends, family, and business colleagues.

Brian Kitching
Owner
Oregon Publishing
www.oregonpublishing.com

Pre-Paid Legal in $650 Million Buyout

Brian — Mon, 31 Jan 2011 20:58:15 +0000

Pre-Paid Legal Services, which underwrites and sells legal service plans through a network of law firms, said on Monday that it had agreed to be bought out for $650 million by MidOcean Partners, a private equity firm based in New York.

MidOcean is acquiring all the outstanding shares of Pre-Paid for $66.50 a share, a premium of more than 10 percent over Pre-Paid’s closing price on Friday.

Read the Source

Facebook Places : Mobile app

Brian — Thu, 04 Nov 2010 23:44:19 +0000

I would like to thank Thomas Price of S.H.E Works for pointing out what appears as a new breakthough for Facebook on the mobile platform. Just filmed yesterday so this is hot off the Digital presses!
Thomas is active in the Eugene/Lane County Area and is one of my goto people when it comes to mobile and social networking.
If you have the hour to learn what great breakthoughs are happening at FB and mobile watch the video below.
And shoot a Thank you over to Thomas on Facebook.

Watch live streaming video from facebookinnovations at livestream.com

Free Phone Calls To Facebook Friends

Brian — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 21:39:35 +0000

Have you heard the news about calling your facebook friends for “free”?
Well that is now a possibility if you have 2 of 3 elements, which are common place in todays 1st world countries
1) An iPhone
or
2) An Android based phone
And
3) A Facebook account (with friends)

Next head on over to your iStore or Android Marketplace and look for the Vontage application.
The app is a mobile client allowing iPhone and Android users to make VoIP calls for free, as long as they’re calling a Facebook friend.

Here’s where I learned this -_-

Wal-Mart Radio Tags to Track Clothing

Brian — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 17:04:07 +0000

Wal-Mart Stores Inc. plans to roll out sophisticated electronic ID tags to track individual pairs of jeans and underwear, the first step in a system that advocates say better controls inventory but some critics say raises privacy concerns.

Read Full Article Here

I wonder how much people think their lives are private. We openly post our information on the web, speak of them in circles of friends, pay with digital monies, pay bills and file taxes…our whole lives are scattered all over the place…but yeah..my pants?

Side Note: I am not a wal-mart shopper. It’s been years since I stepped foot in one, but this issue goes deeper than Wally-World. They are merely an excellent distribution outlet.

ASA to take over Facebook, Twitter regulation

Brian — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 16:39:28 +0000

ASA to take over Facebook, Twitter regulation

Remit to include social media

By OUT-LAW.COM • Get more from this author

Posted in Music and Media, 8th March 2010 16:13 GMT

Free whitepaper – IT infrastructure for midsized companies

Advertising regulator the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) will take over the regulation of companies' social networking pages by the end of the year, according to advertising industry proposals.

The ASA hopes that the move will plug a regulatory gap that has resulted in two thirds of the complaints it receives relating to activity over which it has no authority.

Trade body the Advertising Association has recommended that the ASA regulate companies' activity on sites such as Facebook and Twitter.

"This landmark move for advertising self-regulation seeks to address societal concerns and will increase…..

Read full Article.
Just found this interesting, regulation beyond a company's website itself…Telling companies online how they may behave on social media sites.
It does seem some sort of oversight is needed as they are getting complaints and have no influence in this media-sphere.

Goog 411 : Say it and find it

Brian — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 19:28:37 +0000

Have you heard about Google new phone directory service?
I just got a call for my listing and they wanted me to update/ confirm my listing with them.
So I did.

Watch the video to learn about this new free service from Google
1-8000goog-411

You don’t need a computer, an Internet connection, or even the keypad on your phone or mobile device. GOOG-411 is voice-activated, so you can access it from any phone (mobile or land line), in any location, at any time. For free. (*)

Dial (1-800) GOOG-411. Say where. Say what you’re looking for. GOOG-411 will connect you with the business you choose.

If you are calling from a mobile device, GOOG-411 can even send you a text message with more details and a map. Simply say “Text message” or “Map it.”

Old and New, Friends and Thank You-s

Brian — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 20:28:40 +0000

This blog posting goes out to everyone who has made it such a wonderful year for me, my business, and my family.
I found myself in downward economy last January, along with many other people.
I reached out to my family and they were there for me. I cherish that.
I reached out to my community and they recived me with welcoming arms and positive motivation.
I found new friends and colleagues that I knew were out there, but had yet to show themselves.

At this point, just 12 months later, I am in new place mentally, surrounded with new people and new opportunities.
I have even fulfilled or am in the process of fulfilling several lifelong dreams, like finally doing the Motorcycle Thing, rain or shine I'm riding baby!

A few people who have helped me out, made a difference, offered support, taught me something and offer so much back to our community here in Eugene Oregon.
Bernie Kitching of DoughCo.
Julianne Harris of Pre-Paid-Legal
Craig Tomlinson Eugene Real Estate
Patricia Rollins of EFI Printers Alliance
Thomas Price of TLP-Local to You & Green Lane
Amie Chaudoir of Reiki Results and Common Good Bank
Kerrie L. Harrigan of Zonta and Jus
Denise Vendley of Friday's at Five
Roka Walsh of Roka Walsh
Kim Crieger Goodwin:Crieger *Goodwin Real Estate Sales
Alison Kelly: Delano Designs
David and Michelle Reid of Elegant Sports Jewelry
Cally Duncan of Photography by Cally
Jamie Congedo: Voice Talent
Bree McKenzie LCC Consulting
Josh Dunn The Money Coach
Cindy Ingram: Booking & Promoting
Karen Rainsong of Rainsong Designs
Doug James of Bourland Printing Bradee Millon for choosing to Live Life!
Cliff Etzel of BluProjekt
Joan Gross: NS-Spa
Dale De Roos The Gentleman Coach
Denise Beins of CEO Systems
Eric Beins of Tradia
Kathleen Hogan Luxury Lap Desks
Sonja Frigaard: Events By Sonja
Jeannie Marr: River Road Health Mart
Stephanie Lichtenstein: Affiliate Marketing
Jason Burke my Acupuncturist (thank you)
Jack Stephens Natural Builder Network and Life Coach
Gail Taylor for connecting me with old friends via Facebook
Pamela Cournoyer: Communicate with Class
Michael Clement: Communicate with Class
and of course My Mother for always being there, being strong, supportive, loving unconditionally, and being an excellent roll model.

You all have made a difference in my life whether you know it or not. I thank you all for being the people you are and hope you will keep being the people you are in 2010 and beyond. May your personal lives and businesses continue to grow and be successful. May the community show you praise for your commitment to shopping local and sporting local small businesses. May you all have a Happy, Safe, and Successful New Year!…….And for all your mixed drinking be sure to check out over 9,000 mixed drink recipes at Pure Liquor

(shameless plug for one of my own sites)

Disc Golf : Selling a complete line of discs, clothing & accessories

Brian — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 16:52:09 +0000

Have you heard of the sport of Disc Golf? This recent website development is geared to that market. Pure Disc Golf is a business created by, run by, and sport played by Andrew Rich. In his own words, "I always dreamed of running my own pro-shop, helping new players develop their skills, and fostering growth in the sport. "

Andrew came to me with his old website, that was using some sort of yahoo store template, that was in need of a whole new design and shopping cart system. Andrew has inventory stocked and ready to sell; Golf Discs, Branded Clothing, and disc golf accessories. I offered a shopping cart solution installed and set up ready for him to start selling, it even has live USPS shipping pricing. The cart is easily manageable by himself to add products and categories, create specials and coupons, create invoices, track sales via report,, add product images, cross sell related products, allow customers to give product reviews and personal accounts and more. Andrew can handle everything from a backend administration panel.

Along with his Disc Golf Shopping Cart Website he needed business cards and a nice twitter background to complete the branding package to restart his business with an online component. All work and designs were complete and delivered within 30 days.

Learn more about Andrew Rich
Visit Pure Disc Golf
Contact Andrew via his website

Are you Paid To Blog? You need to Read This

Brian — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 15:40:17 +0000

Since so many people have come to rely on the Internet for much of their information gathering and looking for product reviews to base their buying decisions on the act of being paid to write a review, very much like the act of being paid to do a endorsement on television, now must be disclosed.

You see those those late night infomercials that have the very tiny print at the bottom of the screen claiming this is a paid advertisement. Bloggers who are giving paid testimonials need to do a MUCH better job of letting their readers know that they are being compensated for their endorsements of the products and services they are reviewing. The advertisiers are not off the hook all together. They need to make it known to the bloggers that a disclosure is required now.

Who dares claim this needs to happen? Well none other than the FTC.
Some noteworthy quotes:

"For bloggers, the FTC stopped short of specifying how they must disclose conflicts of interest. Rich Cleland, assistant director of the FTC’s advertising practices division, said the disclosure must be "clear and conspicuous," no matter what form it will take."

"To placate such fears, Cleland said the FTC will more likely go after an advertiser instead of a blogger for violations. The exception would be a blogger who runs a "substantial" operation that violates FTC rules and already received a warning, he said."

Start of article:

FTC: Bloggers, testimonials need better disclosure

FTC: Bloggers must disclose freebies or payments; testimonials to reflect typical results

The Federal Trade Commission on Monday took steps to make product information and online reviews more accurate for consumers, regulating blogging for the first time and mandating that testimonials reflect typical results.

The FTC will require that writers on the Web clearly disclose any freebies or payments they get from companies for reviewing their products. The commission also said advertisers featuring testimonials that claim dramatic results cannot hide behind disclaimers that the results aren’t typical.

Go to the original article _