Meedio, the innovative developer of software for the digital home, today announced that its platform was chosen to demonstrate Cooper Wiring Devices' (CWD) new lighting control products at Electronic House Expo in Orlando, Florida. The two companies have worked together to create an integrated home entertainment and control solution based on the popular Z-Wave wireless technology. This solution will enable consumers, builders, and system integrators to combine sophisticated digital lifestyle environments with reliable remote control."We have been consistently impressed with both the depth and flexibility of Meedio's software platform," states David Byers, Cooper Wiring Devices VP of Engineering. "We are extremely happy to be using Meedio's applications to showcase the latest control capabilities of our hardware."Meedio develops a complete line of integrated software to manage and control the digital home. Its products include:- Meedio HouseBot, a home automation server that monitors and controls devices using X10, Z-Wave, infrared, RS/232, and other popular interfaces.
Meedio HouseBot includes a drag-and-drop designer to create custom graphical "software remotes" for touchscreens, PCs, and PDAs.- Meedio Essentials, which turns an existing PC into a customizable media center capable of organizing and playing music, movies, photo slideshows, and more, using a TV and remote control.- Meedio TV, a digital video recorder that allows consumers to watch and record their favorite TV shows to their PC's hard drives or home networks."Meedio is very excited to be working with a market leader as dynamic as Cooper Wiring Devices," says Alan Cheslow, Meedio's VP of Marketing. "Their leadership in the wiring device industry is clearly demonstrated by their aggressive pursuit of a new line of products that embrace the emerging standard of Z-Wave technology."Both Meedio and Cooper Wiring Devices are members of the Z-Wave Alliance. Z-Wave based systems are easy to install and use, and allow products from all members to interoperate seamlessly.About Meedio, LLCHeadquartered in Houston, Texas, Meedio develops innovative software for digital home entertainment and automation systems. Meedio provides a robust middleware platform, a suite of plug-in applications, a customizable user interface, and an extensible media library. Meedio sells direct to consumers, and through installers and OEM system builders who create complete digital home solutions built on Meedio software.About Cooper Wiring DevicesCooper Wiring Devices, a division of Cooper Industries, is headquartered in Peachtree City, Georgia.
It offers more than 10,000 quality electrical wiring device products for use in industrial, commercial and residential applications.Meedio press contact:e-mail protected from spam bots877-633-3461 x701http://www.meedio.com/pressCooper Wiring Devices press contact:A.J. Lazarus Associates, Inc.10 St. Marks Avenue, Unit 1Brooklyn, NY 11217718-789-1500e-mail protected from spam bots.
The Proper Tire Pressure
How important are tires? To you it may not be a great deal but you have to remember that tires are responsible for your car's grand performance. Tires must also have the right amount of pressure.
Automobile experts have proven that the right amount of pressure on your tires highly affects the performance of your car. Too much rattling and shaking may be experienced if you overinflate or underinflate your car tires. You'll also be experiencing this especially when hitting various forms of roads.
You may also experience a rough ride when your tires are inflated disproportionately. Plus, the tires wear down easily when not inflated just right. So, tires must be appropriately inflated to function well.
Underinflated or overinflated tires have also been found out to use up more gas compared to well inflated tires. So, you will not only save your hard-earned dollars for buying more tires, but you can also save your budget for gas.
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Winter Tire Myths Revealed
(NC) ?True or false ? your vehicle is only as good as the tires it sits on? While you may have your own opinion on this, Michelin believes that tires are an essential part of your vehicle's safety, handling and performance.Tire manufacturers like Michelin, as well as associations like Transport Canada and the Rubber Association of Canada, are working to increase awareness of the importance of tires as well as dispelling some common tire myths."The biggest tire myth is that they are a low-tech commodity," explains Tony Mougios, Michelin Brand Manager in Canada. "The reality is that advancements in tire technology have improved the quality and performance of today's tires. Few people seem to realize the additional safety obtained from installing four winter tires on their vehicles."The following is a basic example of a common winter tire myth.Myth: All-season tires are so good that winter tires are never needed.Reality: In some parts of the world, where temperatures and snowfalls are moderate,...
Winter Tire Myths Revealed
Popular Toyota Prius Now Runs on Goodyear Tires
North America's largest tire maker was selected to provide its Goodyear Integrity tires for the 2005 Prius.
The tires are designed to offer a smooth ride -- essential to the fuel efficiency targets of the vehicle.The Prius, which qualifies as a "hybrid" vehicle, powered by both an electric motor and a gasoline engine, has an EPA-estimated combined city/highway average rating of 55 miles per gallon. Driving the car at low speeds and by assisting the gas engine during acceleration the battery-powered motor helps save fuel and reduce emissions. No plug-in is required as coasting and decelerating recharge the motor's batteries. The Prius, now has a decent set of tires -- P185/65R15 Goodyear Integrity.
Built to favor fuel economy over luxurious touring or sporty auto crossing, the Goodyear tires roll quietly down the road and generate 0.76 g of sideways stick in the corners and 0.89 g in a straight line under braking.To draw attention to the increasing performance capabilities...
Popular Toyota Prius Now Runs on Goodyear Tires
EnTire is developing revolutionary self-inflating tire and offering investment opportunity.
(ContentDesk) October 2 2003--Tires commonly leak slowly and "unnoticeably" during their usage. Almost half of the vehicles on the road today have at least one tire under inflated by more then 20%. Although 85 % of drivers are concerned about maintaining proper tire pressure in their tires, only 25% of them use proper methods and 43% of them do not take an active role in maintaining their tire pressure. EnTire is a patented system, which responds to tire pressure related safety and economic issues in a simple and elegant manner ? tire equipped with the EnTire system keep itself properly inflated simply by tire use. Tires with the EnTire inflation system utilize the motion of the tire to maintain small "unnoticeable" leaks while driving.
The EnTire system is also able to eliminate the loss of air pressure caused by small perforations in the tire that may occur while driving and would otherwise cause rapid deflation of the tire. After the vehicle is safely parked, EnTire system...
EnTire is developing revolutionary self-inflating tire and offering investment opportunity.
Mini Mania, Inc. Updates Largest BMW Mini Cooper Website on the Internet
Nevada City, CA (ContentDesk) June 29, 2006 -- Mini Mania, Inc.(tm), the market leader in distributing and manufacturing lifestyle products and high quality performance aftermarket parts for the "classic" Mini(tm) and BMW MINI Cooper(tm) automobiles has further improved their already market leading Internet Website www.Minimania.com .
In recognition of the International nature of both the Mini Cooper business and the Internet itself, Mini Mania now offers its entire range of over 10,000 products in all the major currencies of the world.
Current, real time exchange rates now make it possible for everyone in the world to enjoy the great products and services.
And to insure that customer service continues to exceed expectations a new 'Live Help' feature has been added. This allows consumers throughout the selection and check out procedure to have easy and direct contact with a live person for technical and administrative needs.Mini Mania is celebrating all the...
SUV Tires
SUV tires are specially designed tires, which work well in both on- and off-road conditions. Most SUV tires are wider than a traditional car tire. Compared with standard passenger car tires, SUV tires tend to have shorter lives but are designed to handle bigger impacts. All-season tires designed for all situations are the most popular form of SUV tires.
The main considerations when purchasing SUV tires are traction, tread wear characteristics, and temperature resistance.
Traction stands for the tire's capability to stop on wet pavement. Tread wear depends on the fuel economy ratings of the tire. Temperature resistance represents the tire's ability to oppose the production of heat. Proper tire pressure is the most important aspect in maintaining SUV tires. Tire-pressure monitors identify the pressure variations.
Speed ratings let us know how fast a tire is rated to perform safely at suggested air pressures.
All-season SUV tires are the most cost...
Internet Pioneer Allan Cooper Breaks New Ground In Voice Marketing With CallCommand
CINCINNATI, OHIO (ContentDesk) January 4, 2006 -- CallCommand, a leading provider of web-based communication solutions to automotive retailers nationwide, today announced that VP of Strategic Partnerships, Allan Cooper, was recently honored by JD Power and Associates as a pioneer of the automotive Internet revolution. Cooper, a founding investor and board member, is now working with CallCommand to pioneer voice marketing, a new developing trend.Allan is one of a handful of people instrumental in leveraging the Internet within the automotive industry. I always appreciate being around Allan as he understands the leading edge of what is happening in the auto retailing business and sticks with it, commented Charlie Vogelheim, Vice President Automotive Development with JD Power & Associates.Cooper was recognized by JD Power and Associates for his pioneer efforts as Director of Internet and Fleet Operations at Barwick Chrysler Jeep Dodge, where in 1995 he established one of the first Internet...
Internet Pioneer Allan Cooper Breaks New Ground In Voice Marketing With CallCommand
Free Arabic Ringtones
The ringtone has become a remarkable cultural tool that is enjoying a great deal of popularity worldwide. Users in different parts of the world like to use their specific languages and music to personalize their mobile content. Today, Arabic ringtones have become a form of great entertainment and a way to show you ethnicity.
Normally, Arabic music that is popular all over the world is the favorite choice of many Arabic speaking mobile users. The favorite artists being Ya Tabtab by...
Chocolove Introduces Chocolatour - A Limited Production, Single Origin Chocolate Bar
Chocolatour is a new line of single origin, vintage chocolate bars from Chocolove, a premium chocolate manufacturer. Chocolatour offers a world tour of chocolate.Eating a Chocolatour is an experience like tasting a bottle of fine wine. You can choose a specific terroir and vintage and if you taste carefully, you'll be able to taste something of the country and the weather.Because Chocolatour is made from single origin cocoa beans and weather affects the quality of the cocoa bean from year to year,...
Chocolove Introduces Chocolatour - A Limited Production, Single Origin Chocolate Bar
The Right Way To Credit Repair
If you have a bad credit rating, then you might find that your ability to get financing, loans, and even some jobs is greatly diminished. Once you have a bad credit rating, it might seem like there's nothing that you can do about it? but you don't have to believe that. It's not as difficult as you might think to get by with a bad credit rating; with a little work and time you can even repair it! Of course, before you do that it's important to realize exactly what a credit rating is. Every time...
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Focus: A weight loss strategy
By: I just finished working my quads on a weight machine. My head races and my body hums all in an attempt to lose weight. Only moments ago, my legs worked so hard that they began to fail. They worked so hard that my muscle tissue cried out in pain and began to tear. Now having just finished, my body sweating with the effort, I can rest for a couple of minutes before doing it again.
Each day this week I will have targeted a different group of muscles. Each day I will work them, stretch...
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THE-WRITE-ONE ATTRACTS THE RIGHT ONE IN ONLINE SEARCHES FOR LOVE
(ContentDesk) December 19 2003--Writer Donna Gould has launched The Write One, a savvy new service designed to help singles improve their chances of finding love online."When U.S. News & World Report features a cover story about Internet dating, it's a sign that online matchmaking has gone mainstream!" says Gould, who writes polished online personal ads for those who want to stand out in the increasingly more crowded world of Internet dating.Once considered a refuge for the socially inept and...
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Commercial Photo Printing
With the increasing use of digital cameras in homes across the U.S., people widely experiment to get printouts of their photos. The most common option is to use a desk printer to address their printing needs. The above practice may prove economical for occasional use, but if you want to get more printouts from your desk printer it becomes an expensive affair. A lot of money will go toward producing low-quality photographs, considering the cost of ink cartridges and photo paper.
Commercial...