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SAN DIEGO, Dec. 2, 2012 /PRNewswire-iReach/ — Many are searching for the top business ideas for 2013. However, there are a few things that must be considered before jumping on the bandwagon and starting a new business. A good thing to keep in mind when looking for business ideas, is that some of the newer business ideas may look promising but should be approached with caution.

Proper research must be done to ensure that the business opportunity is profitable, not only now, but in the long run as well. Some of the top business ideas for 2013 are based off of some of the best long standing business models, and thus have a tried and tested success rate even though there might be a new twist on the business.

Another thing to consider, for anyone looking to start a business in the coming year, is that they must first decide which of the two major business types would be best suited for them – online or offline business.

There are many great traditional businesses ideas that can be utilized to start a new business venture. Home businesses such as tutoring, cleaning, consulting and craft making are some of the easiest businesses to start, as they are based from home and do not require the costs involved in setting up an office or store space, and often the only employee is the business owner himself, so there are no salaries to pay.

If the person’s budget is bigger, business ideas like starting a franchise or running a restaurant can be considered. These types of businesses require more set up and planning, but, if successful, the profit earned from them can be substantial.

There are also online businesses to be considered. The advantages with these include a world wide market for the product or service being sold, as well as easier set up and low maintenance costs.

Some popular online business models will continue to be included in the top business ideas for 2013. These include businesses like affiliate marketing, website and graphic design, article writing, eCommerce and others. These have all been used successfully to earn a good monthly income. Also, while freelancing does not really count as a business in the traditional sense, an individual hiring out their skills online can also be very profitable.

Seeking training before investing in any of the new business ideas for 2013 can greatly increase the chances of the potential business owner’s success. There are countless training programs that can be found online, some better than others. Internet Income University is one of the top training courses, and teaches members how to successfully market any online or offline product or service.

The shift from working a 9 to 5 job to being one’s own boss can be very exciting and liberating. However, caution must always be exercised and research done before entering the ranks of the millions of established business owners in 2013. A full review on the top business ideas for 2013 gives more information on the many business opportunities available.

Media Contact: Amber Rose Internet Income University, 877-474-9344, mail@internetincomeuniversity.com

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SAN DIEGO, Dec. 2, 2012 /PRNewswire-iReach/ — Many are searching for the top business ideas for 2013. However, there are a few things that must be considered before jumping on the bandwagon and starting a new business. A good thing to keep in mind when looking for business ideas, is that some of the newer business ideas may look promising but should be approached with caution.

Proper research must be done to ensure that the business opportunity is profitable, not only now, but in the long run as well. Some of the top business ideas for 2013 are based off of some of the best long standing business models, and thus have a tried and tested success rate even though there might be a new twist on the business.

Another thing to consider, for anyone looking to start a business in the coming year, is that they must first decide which of the two major business types would be best suited for them – online or offline business.

There are many great traditional businesses ideas that can be utilized to start a new business venture. Home businesses such as tutoring, cleaning, consulting and craft making are some of the easiest businesses to start, as they are based from home and do not require the costs involved in setting up an office or store space, and often the only employee is the business owner himself, so there are no salaries to pay.

If the person’s budget is bigger, business ideas like starting a franchise or running a restaurant can be considered. These types of businesses require more set up and planning, but, if successful, the profit earned from them can be substantial.

There are also online businesses to be considered. The advantages with these include a world wide market for the product or service being sold, as well as easier set up and low maintenance costs.

Some popular online business models will continue to be included in the top business ideas for 2013. These include businesses like affiliate marketing, website and graphic design, article writing, eCommerce and others. These have all been used successfully to earn a good monthly income. Also, while freelancing does not really count as a business in the traditional sense, an individual hiring out their skills online can also be very profitable.

Seeking training before investing in any of the new business ideas for 2013 can greatly increase the chances of the potential business owner’s success. There are countless training programs that can be found online, some better than others. Internet Income University is one of the top training courses, and teaches members how to successfully market any online or offline product or service.

The shift from working a 9 to 5 job to being one’s own boss can be very exciting and liberating. However, caution must always be exercised and research done before entering the ranks of the millions of established business owners in 2013. A full review on the top business ideas for 2013 gives more information on the many business opportunities available.

Media Contact: Amber Rose Internet Income University, 877-474-9344, mail@internetincomeuniversity.com

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By Rodrigo Campos and Atossa Araxia Abrahamian

NEW YORK |
Wed Oct 31, 2012 5:30pm EDT

NEW YORK (Reuters) – The stock market slowly returned to life on Wednesday after two days in the dark, in the wake of the massive storm Sandy that caused the market’s first weather-related two-day closure since the late 19th century.

The Dow and the SP 500 closed little changed while the Nasdaq Composite edged lower in a session with slightly less than average volume.

Traders made it through the darkened streets of downtown Manhattan before sunrise to the New York Stock Exchange at 11 Wall Street, one of the only buildings with any electricity in that area after Sandy crippled power supply and disrupted mass transit throughout the New York metropolitan region.

“I was driving in at 5:45 this morning in the dark, but the red and blue lights of the exchange were on, and it was clear that ours was the only building down here that was functional,” said Jonathan Corpina, senior managing partner at Meridian Equity Partners.

The two-day weather-related break was the stock market’s first multi-day closure for weather since 1888. It was a rare occurrence that affected long-time floor traders, the small corner of human element still left in a market that has become mostly electronic. Floor traders have opened after adverse events in the past, with the last weather-related closure resulting from Hurricane Gloria in September 1985.

“Sometimes we closed early, and sometimes we opened late, but it’s always been open,” said Ted Weisberg, president and trader at Seaport Securities, a veteran of the trading floor for 43 years. “That’s the psyche that the people on the floor operate with.”

Trading volume was average, with about 6.3 billion shares exchanging hands on the NYSE, Nasdaq and NYSE MKT. Daily average for 2012 through last Friday was 6.51 billion shares.

“The open was a positive relief after four days of sitting on edge,” said Larry Leibowitz, the chief operating officer at NYSE operator NYSE/Euronext. “No matter how much planning you do, you can’t foresee that kind of flooding.”

Not everything was working as usual. Cell phone reception was sketchy on the floor of the NYSE, so traders were mulling around outside the exchange building making calls, texting and emailing on their phones.

Market participants on locations outside Manhattan also reported some normalcy, though the lack of electric power in the region was a hurdle, and forced many to rush to the pump to keep generators running.

“The biggest concern is getting gas. We were getting an extra bunch of gas to make sure our generator goes on,” said Joe Saluzzi, co-manager of trading at Themis Trading in Chatham, New Jersey, some 25 miles west of Wall Street.

“It’s like ‘Mad Max,’ the movie,” he said. “Everyone’s looking for gas, and protecting their gas when they buy it.”

Knight Capital, the nation’s largest market maker – which buys and sells stocks on behalf of clients – told clients to send orders to other brokerages due to power issues. The Jersey City-based company said its backup generators failed, hurting its ability to take orders and trade stocks and options. Its stock ended 1 penny higher at $2.63.

Unsurprisingly, investors made a knee-jerk move to buy companies that stand to benefit from home repairs. Dow component Home Depot climbed 2.2 percent to $61.38 while rival Lowe’s rose 3.3 percent to $32.38.

Generator manufacturer Generac Holdings shares surged 20 percent to $34, building on a rally that started before the storm hit. The company reported earnings Tuesday evening and said the rest of the year would be better than expected because of increased demand for home generators.

“We’re seeing reactions from Home Depot and the insurers. But I think these will be relatively short-lived,” Weisberg said.

The Dow Jones industrial average dropped 10.75 points, or 0.08 percent, to 13,096.46 at the close. The Standard Poor’s 500 Index gained just 0.22 of a point, or 0.02 percent, to finish at 1,412.16. The Nasdaq Composite Index fell 10.72 points, or 0.36 percent, to end at 2,977.23.

For the month of October, the Dow fell 2.5 percent, the SP 500 lost 2 percent and the Nasdaq dropped 4.5 percent.

Shares of Netflix Inc rose as much as 22 percent before closing up 13.9 percent at $79.24 after activist investor Carl Icahn reported a stake of nearly 10 percent in the company, which offers subscriptions to watch movies and TV shows over the Internet and on DVDs.

Ford Motor Co rallied 8.2 percent to $11.16 and was the NYSE’s most-active stock after the automaker reported strong results while the market was closed. General Motors reported earnings that beat expectations, driving its shares up 9.5 percent to $25.50.

Weakness in Apple Inc, which announced management changes earlier in the week, weighed on the Nasdaq. The stock fell 1.4 percent to $595.32.

Facebook shares slid 3.8 percent to $21.11 after the expiration of a lockup period that had prevented some employees from selling stock.

Walt Disney Co agreed to buy filmmaker George Lucas’s Lucas film Ltd and its “Star Wars” franchise for $4.05 billion in cash and stock, a blockbuster deal that includes the surprising promise of a new film in the series in 2015. Disney, a Dow component, fell 2 percent to $49.07.

(Additional reporting by Caroline Valetkevitch; Editing by Jan Paschal)

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All-new action-adventure app with characters, storyline and voice-over from the comic book icon is revealed at Stan Lee’s Comikaze Expo in LA

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LOS ANGELES, Sept. 15, 2012 /PRNewswire/ – COMIKAZE EXPO —– Known the world over for his thrilling and genre-defining comic book characters, Stan Lee and POW! Entertainment, Inc. (OTCQB: POWN) have partnered with mobile entertainment start-up Moonshark (www.moonshark.com) to create Verticus, an all-new action adventure mobile game. A sneak peek trailer of the game (http://bit.ly/R1FWvh) along with other information will be revealed exclusively today at Stan Lee’s Comikaze Expo at the Los Angeles Convention Center. The game will be available for download to mobile devices later this fall.

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“Working closely with Moonshark to build characters and storylines for a mobile game has been a new, and uniquely satisfying experience for me,” said Stan Lee, Founder, Chairman and Chief Creative Officer, POW! Entertainment, Inc. “Making Verticus is a new way for me to connect with my fans and reach a whole new group of people through their mobile devices.”

“Stan Lee brings an extraordinary level of style and charisma to Verticus, which, combined with the game’s addictive gameplay, make Verticus really special,” said Matt Kozlov, CEO of Moonshark. “Collaborating with Stan, a true legend and icon to millions, has been an incredibly creative experience, and we are confident fans will fall in love with the game we’ve made together.”

Developed by Dallas-based Controlled Chaos Media, Verticus will feature original characters, story, and voice-over by Lee. The game will put players in the role of Verticus a superhero charged with saving the Earth’s destruction from an evil alien race known as the Obliterators.

As Verticus players are equipped with a high-tech jumpsuit that lets them free fall through space while avoiding deadly obstacles and alien attacks. Along the way players can collect special materials to enhance their suits and weaponry with dozens of upgrades. 

Moonshark’s mission is to collaborate with the entertainment industry’s most creative talent – like Stan Lee – to create cutting-edge, engaging and original mobile content and experiences. With access to co-founder, Creative Artist Agency’s (CAA) vast resources and deep relationships in entertainment, Moonshark is able to bring ideas to life from high-profile artists by identifying and working with leading developers, and then funding, marketing and publishing the apps. Moonshark will continue to release a full catalog of original mobile gaming apps throughout 2012 and beyond.

About POW! Entertainment, Inc.

POW! Entertainment, Inc. (OTCQB: POWN), a multi-media entertainment company, was founded by noted comic book writer Stan Lee, together with award-winning producer Gill Champion and the late intellectual property specialist Arthur Lieberman. POW!’s principals have extensive backgrounds in the creation and production of original intellectual properties, including some of the most successful entertainment franchises of all time. POW! is utilizing Stan Lee’s historical background by perpetuating his legacy while creating and developing all new live-action films, television, digital games, merchandising, licensing and related ancillary markets, all of which contribute to global expansion. POW! partners with third parties and strategic alliances, including studios and networks, in the production and distribution of new POW! character franchises.

About Moonshark

Moonshark is a mobile game publisher start-up co-founded by Creative Artists Agency (CAA), the world’s leading entertainment and sports agency. Bringing to market original mobile entertainment properties by pairing the most creative minds in entertainment with leading mobile developers, Moonshark funds, produces, markets and publishes app concepts developed in partnership with high-profile talent, finding the best developers to bring these apps to life.

For more information on Moonshark and its upcoming apps, visit www.moonshark.com.

CONTACT: Jason Gerdon
Atomic for Moonshark
O: 714.558.7979
M: 714.423.5050
jason@atomicpr.com

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–un líder global en juegos online– en colaboración con Twentieth Century Fox Consumer Products, ha anunciado el lanzamiento de la beta abierta internacional de Ice Age Online. Según la franquicia de dibujos animados, Ice Age Online reúne a los populares personajes y entornos de cine en un juego de aventuras basado en navegador y gratuito con una serie de funciones sociales de moda. El título ofrece a los fans una nueva forma de disfrutar la apreciada franquicia junto con el lanzamiento global de Ice Age: Continental Drift, en cines en 3D en julio de 2012.

“Estamos encantados de que los fans de Ice Age salten a la beta abierta”, dijo Julia Salomon, productora de Bigpoint. “Nuestro equipo se dedica a ofrecer una experiencia de juego online auténtica que es esencial para las aventuras cinemáticas de Sid, Manny, Diego y Scrat, y confiamos en que los fans se divertirán con Ice Age Online“.

En Ice Age Online, los jugadores pueden asumir el papel de un perezoso que descubre el hogar perfecto para su manada, pero de pronto quedan separados por una erupción volcánica. Para sobrevivir, los jugadores deben rescatar a los miembros perdidos y construir campos para sus amigos animales prehistóricos mediante una combinación de misión y juego de saltos y carreras. Mediante múltiples modos de juego y el World Map, pueden explorarse una variedad de localizaciones –los témpanos de hielo, las llanuras de hierba, la jungla y el glacial – según los entornos familiares dentro de la franquicia de películas de gran éxito en taquilla.  

El juego de plataforma, basado en la plataforma Unity 3D, también incluirá una lista de amigos, gráficos de actividades, tablas de ganadores y la oportunidad para los amigos y familias de visitar los campamentos de otros y dejar regalos. Mientras los jugadores aprenden a utilizar destrezas especiales y programar la recogida de precisas bellotas y materiales necesarios para construir campamentos, desbloquearán nuevos logros y bonos, incluido un nivel donde los jugadores podrán tomar el control de Diego, el tigre dientes de sable, y avanzar por un circuito lleno de difíciles obstáculos.  

“Los videojuegos y la película tienen una conexión orgánica, y el espacio de juego online ofrece la oportunidad para los fans de todo el mundo de quedar inmersos en el mundo de Ice Age de un modo realmente nuevo”, dijo Jeffrey Godsick, director general de Fox Consumer Products. “Bigpoint, un líder global en desarrollo de juego online, fue un socio natural para lanzar este fenómeno de franquicia en una plataforma de juego online”.

Ice Age Online está ya disponible en 10 idiomas de todo el mundo, que se ampliarán en las próximas semanas. Los jugadores pueden acceder al juego gratis y jugar directamente en su navegador web.

Para más noticias de juegos y actualizaciones sobre Ice Age Online, visite el sitio web oficial en www.iceageonline.com

Acerca de Ice Age Film Franchise

Con más de 4.000 millones de dólares de taquilla, ocio para el hogar y ventas de productos de consumo, la franquicia de ICE AGE es un éxito perenne. La nueva película, Ice Age: Continental Drift, llega a los cines en 3D en julio de 2012. Los fans seguirán la búsqueda de Scrat de la bellota maldecida, de la que ha estado detrás desde el principio, con consecuencias que cambiarán el mundo: un cataclismo continental que desencadena las mayores aventuras para Manny, Diego y Sid. En medio de estas agitaciones, Sid vuelve a unirse con su cascarrabias Granny y la manada se encuentra con un grupo de desagradables piratas decididos a evitar que vuelvan a casa. La película incluye un reparto de voces de Ray Romano, John Leguizamo, Denis Leary, Seann William Scott, Josh Peck, y Queen Latifah, junto con nuevos personajes a los que ponen voz Jennifer Lopez, Nicki Minaj, Drake, Peter Dinklage, Wanda Sykes, Keke Palmer, Nick Frost y Aziz Ansari, entre otros.

Para más información sobre la nueva película, visite: http://www.iceagemovie.com/

Acerca deTwentieth Century Fox Consumer Products

Un reconocido líder en la industria, Twentieth Century Fox Consumer Products licencia y comercializa propiedades en todo el mundo en nombre de Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation, Twentieth Television y Fox Broadcasting Company, así como líneas de terceros. La división se alinea con Twentieth Century Fox Television, uno de los principales proveedores de programación de ocio en horario de máxima audiencia a las redes de emisión.  

Acerca de Fox Filmed Entertainment

Uno de los mayores productores y distribuidores de dibujos animados del mundo, Fox Filmed Entertainment produce, adquiere y distribuye dibujos animados en todo el mundo. Estos dibujos animados se producen o adquieren por las siguientes unidades de FFE: Twentieth Century Fox, Fox 2000 Pictures, Fox Searchlight Pictures, Fox International Productions y Twentieth Century Fox Animation.

Acerca de Bigpoint

Bigpoint es una empresa desarrolladora y editora de juegos online y proveedora de contenidos para más de 1000 distribuidores afiliados internacionales. Más de 270 millones de usuarios registrados disfrutan en más de 25 idiomas de los juegos gratuitos de Bigpoint. El catálogo de la empresa contiene juegos de todo tipo entre los que se incluyen Battlestar Galactica Online, Universal Monsters Online, y Drakensang Online.. Más de 900 trabajadores de más de 35 países trabajan en las oficinas de Bigpoint en Hamburgo, Berlín, San Francisco, Sao Paulo, París, Londres y Malta. Si desea más información, visite www.bigpoint.net.

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Bigpoint GmbH
Claas Paletta
PR Manager Games
Tel: +49-(0)40-881413-158
E-mail: c.paletta@bigpoint.net

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