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New Video Ecards Let’s UsendU To Friends, Family, Colleagues & Clients "It was an epiphany," says Bill Kurasz, the creator and owner of UsendU.com. "I was in Antarctica on a National Geographic exploration in December 2007, and it was perfect because I got away from everything. When I came home, it just hit me." Bill’s epiphany known as UsendU.com is an online interactive video greeting card service, featuring video eCards for every occasion, from birthday eCards to Christmas eCards. Read the full article » |
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The Greening Of Greeting Cards: How Usendu.com Takes It One Step Further! Americans purchase an estimated 7 billion paper greeting cards each year! Though some greeting card companies use recycled paper, by no means is it a widespread practice and most use toxic printer inks and fixing agents too. Add to that the energy required to transport greeting cards from your mailbox to loved ones all across the country (or around the world!) and you’re looking at a huge environmental impact. Read the full article » |
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From Singing Waiter To Ecard Entrepreneur: Bill Kurasz Shares His Story "I’ve always enjoyed making people laugh," says Bill Kurasz, creator of UsendU.com, an online interactive video greeting card website with all sorts of ecards to choose from, including funny ecards, love ecards, birthday ecards, Christmas ecards and more. "In Catholic school we had a day called Father Pastor Day," says Bill of his grade school days. "That’s when hundreds of students and faculty would gather in the auditorium for a show. "They would push this little guy out on the stage," says Bill. Read the full article » |
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Green Packaging Revolutionizing Packaging Industry One of the most exciting developments within the packaging industry in recent times is the push for and commitment to green products. From plastic bags to paper bags to boxes and beyond, there are ever increasing ways of "greening up" one’s packaging. Morgan Chaney has assumed a leadership position in the continuing evolution of environmentally viable packaging alternatives, and is committed to providing them for our customers. Read the full article » |
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Hugs For Troops Gift Baskets Reach Out To Troops Overseas Since founding their company, Scottsdale-based Business of Baskets, the mother and daughter team Deb and Heidi Jones have created many corporate gift baskets and executive gift baskets. Their beautiful baskets and unique gifts are perfect for client gifts, holiday events, and baby shower celebrations. To remember and support our military men and women in Iraq and Afghanistan, Business of Baskets offers special gifts called Hugs for Troops. Read the full article » |
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Picci Designs Brings Art To Life Blending Contemporary, Impressionistic & Primitive Styles Every piece of art is an experiment for Picci Designs, and its founders wouldn’t have it any other way. When artists Laszlo Tihany and Linda Colino formed Picci Designs in 1994, it was a collaboration built on innovation and supported by the artistic philosophy they share: “Strength in simplicity of design.” Blending contemporary, impressionistic and primitive styles, Picci Designs’ artwork comes alive in metal sculptures, abstract painting, African tribal masks, abstract photography, and art deco clocks and mirrors. Read the full article » |
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Valley Drummer In Demand In Studio And On Stage It’s no surprise that Arizona drummer David Bedell chose music for a career. David’s grandmother had 12 children, all of whom play an instrument or sing, and David himself began began playing the drums at the tender age of three. It’s a passion that has never left Bedell, who in addition to offering Arizona drum lessons has crafted a career as a sought after studio drummer, touring drummer, and drum consultant. Read the full article » |
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Gin Blossoms Frontman Turns Historical Landmark Into World-class Recording Studio No doubt the Muses were whispering to Gin Blossoms lead singer Robin Wilson when he founded Uranus Recording in Tempe, Arizona. Tempe is named after the Vale of Tempe near Mount Olympus in Greece – a mythological hotspot frequented by the Muses that inspire the creative process. Robin’s creativity was certainly working overtime when he was inspired to turn a local historical landmark into a world-class Arizona recording studio. Read the full article » |