WPBT2's Changing Seas Wins National Academies Award

Miami, FL (PRWEB) September 17, 2011

?Sentinels of the Seas,? an episode of WPBT2?s original production, Changing Seas, is a winner of the 2011 Communications Awards in the Film/Radio/TV category presented by the National Academy of Sciences, National Academy of Engineering and Institute of Medicine. Supported by the W.M. Keck Foundation since 2003 as part of the Keck Futures Initiative, these prestigious awards recognize excellence in reporting and communicating science, engineering and medicine to the general public.

?Sentinel of the Seas? focused on the impacts legacy contaminants are having on Florida?s bottlenose dolphins. ?This is a somewhat controversial topic, but we felt it was a very important story to be told,? says producer/writer Alexa Elliott, ?few people are aware of the impact high levels of contaminants in the oceans are having not just on marine mammals but on human health as well.?

The production team also included Kandra Velez and Veronique Koch, associate producers; Sean Hickey, editor and videographer; Jeremy Nicholson and Allan Farrell, videographers; and Ray Ratliff, graphic designer.

The winners were selected from more than 300 print, broadcast and Internet entries. Other winners include Rebecca Skloot for The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks in the Book category, Amy Harmon for her New York Times? article ?Target: Cancer? in the Magazine/Newspaper category, and Andrew Revkin for his New York Times? ?Dot Earth? Blog in the Online category. All recipients will be honored during a ceremony on October 14 at the National Academies? Keck Center in Washington, D.C.

?Our awards jury was particularly delighted to give this year?s television/radio award to a local public television station serving its viewers with a skillfully produced broadcast containing highly relevant science content,? says Bill Skane, Executive Director for News and Public Information at the National Academies.

?Sentinels of the Seas? can be screened online at: http://video.wpbt2.org/video/1513526384.

Major funding for Changing Seas was made possible by a generous grant from the Batchelor Foundation.

About Changing Seas

Currently in its fourth season, Changing Seas takes viewers on an exciting journey to the heart of our liquid planet. Narrated by renowned voice talent Peter Thomas, this documentary series lets viewers experience first-hand how oceanographers study earth's last frontier, and sheds light on how human activities are threatening ocean resources. http://changingseas.tv

About WPBT2

South Florida?s premier public broadcaster, WPBT2, is a community-licensed, not-for-profit media enterprise serving communities from the Treasure Coast to the Florida Keys. WPBT2 provides high quality content from PBS, independent acquisitions and its own original productions. WPBT2?s digital media platform, offers: 2HD, a 24-hour high definition channel; Digital 2.2, a mix of Science & Nature Channel, The Florida Channel and Create; Digital 2.3, V-me, a 24-hour national Spanish-language network; and http://www.wpbt2.org, the WPBT2 website including, Impromp2 (a community blog), the WPBT2 Video Player and uVu, a video sharing website.

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Arizona Resident Rex Maughan Presented 2009 Great Outdoors Award

Scottsdale, AZ (Vocus) October 28, 2009

One of the highest honors in the outdoor world, the most prestigious accolade in the recreation community, was given to an Arizonan this year --- a first among the 20 previous recipients of the Sheldon Coleman Great Outdoors Award. Rex Maughan, Chairman of the Scottsdale-based Forever Resorts and Forever Living Products International, received the 2009 annual award presented to "an individual whose personal efforts have contributed substantially to enhancing outdoor experiences across America."

The American Recreation Coalition called Mr. Maughan, "A visionary leader whose companies in the recreation and concession industries lead the way for others and show how business should be done to enhance recreation experiences for generations to come."

The nationally-known Arizona entrepreneur joins an elite list of previous winners including former President George H.W. Bush; former Interior Secretary Dirk Kempthorne; Gil Grosvenor, Chairman of the National Geographic Society and a number of Senators and Representatives.

Maughan has a lengthy business history of fostering responsible development and leadership involving environmental initiatives and corporate responsibility. President Reagan appointed him to the President's Commission on Americans Outdoors to help define public and private partnerships. He has served as Chairman of the National Park Hospitality Association representing 132 national parks. And for his role in producing the Outdoor Recreation Village during Super Bowl XLII in Glendale, he received a Get Outdoors USA! National Leadership Award.

Putting projects with promises, in 2002, every Forever Resort property in the United States became a part of an environmental management system certified to ISO 14001 called Forever Earth, formally acknowledging a corporate commitment to be honorable stewards of the environment.

"Each of us doing what we can to preserve nature's beauty for future generations to enjoy can be simple," stated Maughan. Since 1981, Forever Resorts has grown to include more than 75 locations world wide providing houseboat vacations, lodging, restaurants, retail, marinas, watercraft rentals, river rafting, mobile catering and conference services for visitors to national and state parks, regional recreation areas and destinations throughout the U.S., Hungary and South Africa.

In Arizona, Forever Resorts operates Mormon Lake Lodge, Temple Bar Marina on Lake Mead, Lake Powell Houseboat Rentals at Antelope Point Marina and Grand Canyon Lodge North Rim. Recently they were selected as the new concessioner at Bryce Canyon Lodge in Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah starting January 1, 2010. Details can be found at http://www.ForeverResorts.com.

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EnGenius Technologies Wireless-N Gaming Router Receives ?Approved Hardware? Award from Techware Labs

Costa Mesa, CA (PRWEB) October 18, 2011

EnGenius? Technologies, Inc., the leader in long-range Wireless-N networking solutions for homes and businesses, today announced TechwareLabs has awarded the ESR9855G Multimedia Enhanced Wireless N Gaming Router with Gigabit its Approved Hardware Award.

In a review published on the TechwareLabs website, product reviewer Ben Weber praised the ESR9855G for its features and speed. ?The EnGenius Wireless 300N Gaming Router has all of the features needed for a gaming setup or LAN party. From its gigabit switch to its speedy 300Mbps wireless N rate, this router stacks up with most high end media/gaming routers.? Weber continued, ?This router has both the wired and wireless speeds needed for a gaming hub or LAN party without sacrificing the software to support it.?

?We are particularly excited about this award because it validates our efforts to deliver to the market wireless infrastructure solutions that provide the performance and features of high-end products at a price point that makes it affordable for consumers and small businesses,? explained Carina Tsai, Product Manager at EnGenius Technologies. ?The ESR9855G is the ideal high-performance wireless network solution for today?s connected home. By delivering whole-home coverage with secure, reliable, high-speed wireless access, our products enable the growing array of network-connected applications in homes and small businesses to enhance productivity and efficiency, and maximize consumers? in-home entertainment options.?

About the EnGenius ESR9855G Multimedia Enhanced Wireless N Gaming Router

The EnGenius Technologies ESR9855G Multimedia Enhanced Wireless N Gaming Router with Gigabit is designed to provide superior range and fast wireless speeds. The ESR9855G incorporates wireless 802.11n technology to deliver the best range and speed, and a four-port Gigabit Ethernet switch to provide ultra-fast connectivity between wired devices and eliminate bottlenecks between wired and wireless devices.

To maximize the enjoyment of multimedia content and online gaming, the ESR9855G integrates StreamEngine? technology and 802.11e QoS (WMM) to detect and prioritize VoIP, gaming and video packets to optimize multimedia streaming for gaming consoles, HD TV, music, VoIP, and other home entertainment applications.

The ESR9855G offers a host of security features including: secure push-button connectivity, policy-based parental controls for safe browsing, Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA2/WPA), SPI firewall, and wireless MAC address filtering. For ease of management, the ESR9855G features a web-based GUI, power saving management and auto-firmware recovery.

An embedded 3dBi antenna provides superior coverage and range and an external connector enables users to upgrade the antenna to customize the range and radiation patterns to meet the unique requirements of the user.

The EnGenius Technologies ESR9855G Multimedia Enhanced Wireless N Gaming Router is available in North America via authorized EnGenius Technologies distributors and value-added resellers, at a list price of $ 99.99. Additional information on EnGenius Technologies and its products can be found at the company?s website at http://www.engeniustech.com or at http://www.facebook.com/EnGeniusTech.

About EnGenius Technologies

EnGenius Technologies, Inc. is an industry expert in wireless communications and radio frequency (RF) technology. The company pioneered ?Affordable Long-Range Wireless? communication solutions, and creates wireless voice and data products for home, SOHO and SMB use that are versatile, feature-rich, business-class and affordable. Our complete line of award-winning devices is designed to deliver long-range, fast speeds, robust security, and ease-of-use. Established in 1999, EnGenius Technologies, Inc. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Senao Networks, a Taiwan RF communications manufacturing company.

? 2011 EnGenius Technologies, Inc. EnGenius? and the EnGenius Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of EnGenius Technologies, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. Other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. Information is subject to change without notice. All rights reserved.

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Emmy Award Winner and Grammy Nominated Musician John Tesh to Appear on eQuest?s American Dream Radio Series

San Ramon, CA (PRWEB) November 14, 2011

eQuest, the world?s largest distributor of job postings on the Internet and Executive Producer of one of the most popular interview shows on the Armed Forces Radio Network, ?American Dream,? today announced that John Tesh has agreed to be a featured guest on the show.

Heard in over 177 countries, thousands of soldiers stationed around the globe tune in to hear the amazing stories of people who have taken incredible risks and somehow overcame tremendous obstacles needed to achieve success. John Tesh could be the poster boy for what ?American Dream? is all about.

In 1996, Tesh left his 10-year old, hugely lucrative career as co-host of Entertainment Tonight with Mary Hart to follow his lifelong dream of being a professional musician and composer. And it paid off. His 10-year-old 'Intelligence for Your Life Radio Show' reaches more than 14 million listeners weekly, and is syndicated to hundreds of stations in the US, Canada, and the UK. Tesh has won six music Emmys, has four gold albums, two Grammy nominations, and an Associated Press award for investigative journalism. Tesh has sold over 8 million records. His live concerts have raised more than $ 20 million for PBS.

?American Dream? host Kristin Best said, ?John has such an incredible story to tell. I?m looking forward to getting to know him through such a worthwhile venue.? The series is part of eQuest?s OFCCP Compliance Veterans Out-Reach program. John?s American Dream interview is set to air in January, 2012.

About eQuest

eQuest is the global leader in job-posting delivery and job board management services whose clients include the majority of the Global Fortune 500. eQuest?s Compliance Division ensures American businesses of its job posting obligations under the guidelines of the Department of Labor and the OFCCP. eQuest?s production of the American Dream series, helps provide its customers with employment channels to reach Veterans, disabled Veterans and Diversity organizations. eQuest can be reached at http://www.equest.com or at http://compliance.equest.com/armed-forces-network/

About Fascination Entertainment

Fascination Entertainment is a leading entertainment company that specializes in the acquisition, production and distribution of film and television content. The company?s comprehensive list of shows include High Tech Home, The Entrepreneurs, American Dream, Barn Find, Healthy Eating with Paulette, Designer Showcase House and Stark?s Reality in HD. The company is currently producing and developing programming for prime time and cable television with three new pilots and eight programs in development.

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Manfrotto Articulated Arm Wins Hot1 Award

Bassano del Grappa, Italia (PRWEB) December 7, 2005

Manfrotto, the world?s leading manufacturer of photographic support products, is proud to announce the Articulated Arm with Camera Bracket among the select group of 2005 Hot1 award winners from Professional Photographer Magazine.

The prestigious Hot1 Awards honors professional photographic products that are revolutionizing today?s imaging industry, and is given to a product for its exceptional quality, innovation, design and performance.

?The Professional Photographer magazine Hot1 Awards represent a must-have list of this year?s hottest, most sought-after new products,? said Jeff Kent, Special Hot1 Awards Editor and Editor at Large of Professional Photographer magazine. ?The awards are selected by a panel of working professional photographers, and are chosen based on innovation, overall quality and value for price.?

With the development of the inventive and multitalented two-section 196B-2 Articulate Arm with Camera Bracket, Manfrotto has provided photographers with a user-friendly lighting accessory to assist in their many projects. This adaptable arm supports 1.5 kg (3.3 lbs) at full extension, and weighs only 0.53 kg (1.17 lbs). Extra versatility is also given by the sliding extension system which allows for easier positioning of lighting fixtures even in awkward and tight spaces. The Articulated Arm has a maximum length of 60.5 cm (23.8 inches), and the bottom 16mm (5/8") spigot (compatible with the Superclamp), has a 1/4" thread.

Professional Photographer, the official magazine of the Professional Photographers of America, helps readers advance careers in the photographic industry. Each issue contains practical yet cutting edge lessons for both the business and artistic sides of professional photography.

Manfrotto is proud to be the recipient of the Hot1 Award for the Articulated Arm.????????

Manfrotto products are distributed exclusively by Bogen Imaging in the United States. For information, contact Bogen Imaging at info@bogenimaging.com or 565 East Crescent Avenue, Ramsey, NJ 07446-0506.

About Manfrotto

Gruppo Manfrotto are world leaders in the manufacture of professional camera and lighting supports for photography, video, broadcast and entertainment. For 35 years, Manfrotto has been building the world?s widest range of tripods, heads and dedicated accessories to support professional and semi-professional still cameras, from the traditional small, medium and large format to the latest digital camera. Every product in the Manfrotto range is designed to provide a perfect combination of important features such as: load capacity, size, stability, transportability, interchangeability and construction quality -- guaranteeing unique inimitable reliability and longevity.

About Bogen Imaging:

Since 1959, Bogen Imaging (formerly Bogen Photo) has been a leading source for photographic, cinematic and video lighting, supports, and accessories. Many of the most respected manufacturers of precision products for the photographic, video, Cine and lighting are distributed in the U.S. exclusively by Bogen. These include Manfrotto and Gitzo tripods and heads, Kata protective carrying systems and accessories, Avenger lighting grip, I.F.F. ceiling mounted lighting suspension, Metz on-camera flash systems, Gossen light meters, Elinchrom studio lighting systems and a wide host of additional product lines which round out the most complete range of exceptional accessories in the business.

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Gitzo Basalt Tripod Wins Hot1 Award

Nogent La Phaye, France (PRWEB) December 7, 2005

Gitzo, revered throughout the world for its precision, quality and innovation in bringing new products to market for both the professional photo and video markets, is proud to announce the Basalt Tripod among the select group of 2005 Hot1 award winners from Professional Photographer Magazine.

The Hot1 awards honors professional photographic products that are revolutionizing today?s imaging industry. This prestigious award is given to a product for its exceptional quality, innovation, design and performance.????

?The Professional Photographer magazine Hot1 Awards represent a must-have list of this year?s hottest, most sought-after new products,? said Jeff Kent, Special Hot1 Awards Editor and Editor at Large of Professional Photographer magazine. ?The awards are selected by a panel of working professional photographers, and are chosen based on innovation, overall quality and value for price.?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????

With the development of the new Basalt Tripod, Gitzo has modernized a new generation of tripods. The volcanic-based basalt materials used to develop them from the ground up provide photographers advanced performance and durability at affordable prices. Suited for all camera types, ranging from compact digital to medium format film, these new tripods are more durable and better at absorbing vibrations than aluminum models with similar dimensions. With Basalt fiber legs, this new tripod is tougher than aluminum, yet 20 percent lighter. It is also recyclable, provides stability and has easy-to-use features. Gitzo is the first and only manufacturer in the world to create basalt fiber tripods.

Basalt fiber tube fabrication capabilities were developed for the space program because of the material?s lightweight and fire-proof properties. Gitzo utilized these while creating a new way of producing tripods. The basalt, a black lightweight rock, is pulverized, then melted at extreme temperatures (1500 degrees Celsius) and combined with other materials and spun into a strong fiber which is used to create multi-layer composite tubing. The result is a non-rotating tube of exceptional performance that meets the demands of today?s professional photographers. The legs are assembled using Gitzo?s ?H.I.S,? a dual ?screw thread and glue? jointing technology that provides greater durability than alternative methods.

It only takes seconds to open and secure the tripod with the new Anti-Leg-Rotation (ALR) system. Just loosen all twist locks at the same time and pull down the leg before tightening the twist locks, making setup a mere 15 seconds.

Waterproof bushings were employed making it safer to use the tripod near and in fresh water. An added plus, basalt tubes won?t get hot and cold to your touch the way aluminum does.

Gitzo, as usual, left no detail overlooked. Even the stabilizing hooks that used to take up space and snag on clothing or equipment will no longer be problematic. A newly redesigned built-in, spring-loaded, retractable accessory hook provides a place to hang equipment, such as camera, sand, or water bags, on the bottom of the center column.

Professional Photographer, the official magazine of the Professional Photographers of America, helps readers advance careers in the photographic industry. Each issue contains practical yet cutting edge lessons for both the business and artistic sides of professional photography.

Gitzo is proud to be the recipient of the Hot1 Award for the Basalt Tripod.????????????

Gitzo products are distributed exclusively by Bogen Imaging in the United States. For information, contact Bogen Imaging at 565 East Crescent Avenue, Ramsey, NJ 07446-0506.

About Gitzo

Professionals the world over acknowledge Gitzo tripods, monopods, heads and accessories as setting the industry?s standards for excellence. Innovations such as the first uses of carbon and basalt fiber to make tripods and magnesium to make heads, matched with a design policy of ?no gimmicks and no compromise on quality,? put Gitzo products in a class of their own. Gitzo?s carefully crafted products form a comprehensive range of supports for large, medium and small format cameras, for film or digital technology, for still photography or dynamic video, for studio or location work. Precision assembly, high quality materials and fine control are all qualities that represent Gitzo products.

About Bogen Imaging:

Since 1959, Bogen Imaging (formerly Bogen Photo) has been a leading source for photographic, cinematic and video lighting, supports, and accessories. Many of the most respected manufacturers of precision products for the photographic, video, Cine and lighting are distributed in the U.S. exclusively by Bogen. These include Manfrotto and Gitzo tripods and heads, Kata protective carrying systems and accessories, Avenger lighting grip, I.F.F. ceiling mounted lighting suspension, Metz on-camera flash systems, Gossen light meters, Elinchrom studio lighting systems and a wide host of additional product lines which round out the most complete range of exceptional accessories in the business.

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Kata's Ergo-Tech Sensitivity V Backpack Wins CNET Editors' Choice Award

Ramsey, NJ (PRWEB) May 2, 2007

Bogen Imaging, a leading distributor of top-quality photographic support products and accessories in North America, is proud to announce that Kata has been presented with a CNET Editors' Choice award for its Sensitivity V backpack, part of its revolutionary new Ergo-Tech collection.

The coveted CNET Editors' Choice awards recognize outstanding consumer electronic products that represent the best available choice for quality, performance, design, service and value. The CNET Editors' Choice logo is a mark of excellence denoting the best possible investment for consumers.

CNET Editors' Choice winners are recognized as top products in their respective technology categories, and contribute to the standard by which all future products are judged. Not only must it be a quality product, but a key selection requirement is that it must also change the competitive landscape of its market, whether through innovative features, exceptional value for the price, remarkable ease of use, or a demonstrable boost to the lives of its users. By winning the CNET Editor's Choice award, Bogen Imaging and Kata have managed to satisfy all of these criteria.

"'It's like a James Bond backpack!' That was the reaction of the security folks searching my Kata Ergo-Tech Sensitivity V Backpack at the entrance to the American Museum of Natural History," wrote CNET Senior Editor, Lori Grunin. "More-restrained strangers simply offer 'Cool Backpack,' but I don't carry this camera backpack because it draws attention; I carry it because it's a durable, waterproof bag that manages to be both compact and roomy simultaneously. Coolness is just a gadget-girl bonus," added Grunin.

Developed with the mobile consumer in mind, the Sensitivity V complements lifestyles which are intertwined with electronics. In the design process Kata, took into account the various gadgets and gizmos that consumers interact with on a day-to-day basis and created the ultimate on-the-go carrying solution to meet their needs. The Sensitivity V was uniquely designed to accommodate a range of electronics, including digital cameras, cell phones, MP3 players, PDAs, laptops, and more, giving a new meaning to the word "versatility."

"The Ergo-Tech collection and the Sensitivity V backpack directly represent Kata's ability to innovate and to offer consumer electronics enthusiasts a high-tech bag to complement their high-tech gear," said Paul Wild, President of Bogen Imaging, USA. "This is a significant achievement for Bogen and Kata and we are proud to accept the Editors' Choice award for the Sensitivity V. When it comes to the CE industry, the CNET Editor's Choice award is one of the highest honors a manufacturer can receive."

Award-Winning Features

Setting it apart from the competition and other bags in the Kata line, the Ergo-Tech Collection is made from Kata's revolutionary Elasto-Guard material. Consisting of two layers, Elasto Guard is a flexible material that will adjust to the ever changing shapes and movements of the carrier's body, while also shifting in shape in order to fit the variable equipment within.????????????????????????????????????????

The external layer is made from a high-resistance stretchable knit/weave and the middle layer consists of a one-to three-millimeter, closed-cell, waterproof elastic foam padding. Like Kata's Global Digital Collection (GDC), the Ergo-Tech Collection features the same tried and trusted "yelloop" internal fabric. Vibrant, scratch and static resistant, yelloop enables the attachment of dividers and provides unmatched cushioning.

While the Ergo-Tech Collection offers consumers a futuristic design, it also offers a new level of protection. Each bag features designated safe guard zones, where extra internal, modular padding is added to protect the gear within. In addition, safe guard zones also feature Flexi-Shield, a technology specifically designed for the Ergo-Tech collection. Flexi-Shield, Kata's new, high-frequency, molded flexible reinforcement, appears in the form of ridges on the exterior of safe guard zones for ultimate protection.

To see the full CNET review of the Kata Sensitivity V backpack, you can visit the Web site at http://reviews.cnet.com/Kata_Ergo_Tech_Sensitivity_V_Backpack/4505-6510_7-32306136.html?tag=prod.txt.1

For information on the CNET Editors' Choice award, please visit http://reviews.cnet.com/4520-33_7-5448868-1.html?tag=bnav

For more information about Kata, please visit http://www.bogenimaging.us

About Bogen Imaging:

Bogen Imaging Inc.is a leading distributor of key accessories brands for the video, cine, lighting and photographic markets. Bogen is an international company within the Imaging Division of the Vitec Group, which owns the following leading, international brands: Manfrotto, Gitzo, Kata, National Geographic bags and tripods, Avenger, and I.F.F. As the exclusive U.S. distributor of Metz, Gossen, Elinchrom, Lastolite, Reflecmedia and Formatt Filters, Bogen offers the most complete range of exceptional camera and lighting accessories in the business. The Bogen Imaging international network covers the U.S., Germany, France, Italy, U.K. and Japan.

Media Contacts:

Kyle Kappmeier

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(908) 722-5757

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