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Santa Cruz, CA (PRWEB) September 23, 2008

Adventure Out, California’s leader in outdoor adventure, is now holding its Mountain Biking I Clinic at DeLaveaga Park in Santa Cruz. This course is geared towards people who want to learn the basics on their mountain bike — from bike maintenance, to proper riding technique, body position, and trail etiquette. On and off-bike instruction will ensure that all participants are hitting the trail safely and responsibly.

DeLaveaga is a City of Santa Cruz park offering miles of trails through the city’s greenbelt and a wide variety of terrain ranging from grass and Live Oak hillsides, to deep redwood forests. The new Mountain Biking program by Adventure Out marks the second collaboration with the City of Santa Cruz to offer high-quality, professional and legitimate outdoor guiding services on City controlled land.

Adventure Out CEO Cliff Hodges explains the importance of these guide-to-government relationships: “Several sectors of the outdoor guiding industry have been operating for decades now on public lands with little or no regulation. While this may have been convenient for many independent guides, it has led to a decrease in professionalism and safety standards. Adventure Out has been working with local, state, and federal governments for the past 5 years to clearly define permit standards for all commercial guide services and outdoor professionals in every location that we operate.”

To experience the difference of going outdoors with professional and certified instructors, and to learn more about the Beginner Mountain Biking Clinics in Santa Cruz, CA, visit Adventure Out on the web at http://www.adventureout.com/mountainBiking_l_Marin.html.

Who We Are:

Founded in 2002, Adventure Out is Northern California’s leader in Outdoor Adventure. From surf lessons, to rock climbing trips, mountain biking, backpacking, and wilderness survival, Adventure Out does it all. With a team of experienced, certified, and insured guides, Adventure Out is the ONLY way to experience Outdoor Adventure in the Bay Area. Visit us on the web at http://www.adventureout.com, and we look forward to adventuring with you soon!

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New Rochelle, NY (PRWEB) November 24, 2003

Symbio Technologies has added a complete line of pre-configured Linux terminal servers to their growing selection of Linux based thin-client products. Dubbed “The Symbiont Server Collection,” the servers are Intel based, come loaded with The Symbiont Management Suite, and are available in various sizes designed to support everything from small networks to large scale institutions. The Symbiont servers offer affordable, out-of-the-box networks that can be set up simply by answering several on-screen questions.

“Even with all of the excellent open source terminal server packages on the market today, it can still be a daunting task to install and administer a thin client network,” said Symbio Technologies’ founder Gideon Romm. “What makes our servers unique is the configuration utility we have added to them that allows the system to work right out of the box.”

“Simply plug any Symbiont server into a network switch, add your thin clients, and your network is ready to go,” continued co-founder Roger Del Russo. “There is no need to purchase, install, license, or manage software for any of your workstations.” Industry experts such as the Gartner Group estimate that a thin-client network can save thousands of dollars in total cost of ownership (TCO).

The Symbiont Server Collection is the latest in a number of products that Symbio Technologies is providing to the Linux thin-client community, all of which are available from their online store located at http://www.thesymbiont.com. The servers, combined with diskless workstations, offer users the power, reliability, and security of Linux-based systems at an affordable price.

The Symbiont Server Collection includes:

The Korora mini-towers and pedestals

The Humboldt 4U/Tower rackmounts

The Magellan 2U rackmounts

The Rockhopper 1U rackmounts

All of the servers come pre-configured with RedHat Linux, dozens of open source software titles, and Symbio Technologies’ unique management suite guaranteeing simple, out-of-the-box installation.

About Symbio Technologies

Symbio Technologies, with offices in New Rochelle, NY and Rockaway, NJ, was founded by Roger A. Del Russo and Gideon Z. Romm, who bring their years of expertise in networking and engineering to the design and deployment of Linux based thin-client products and services.

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For more information, contact Symbio Technologies at 134 North Avenue, Suites E & F, New Rochelle, NY 10801. Voice: (914) 576-1205. Fax: (914) 576-0944. Email: support@symbio-technologies.com. Company Website: http://www.symbio-technologies.com. Product Website: http://www.thesymbiont.com.

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New Rochelle, NY (PRWEB) November 24, 2003

Symbio Technologies has added a complete line of pre-configured Linux terminal servers to their growing selection of Linux based thin-client products. Dubbed “The Symbiont Server Collection,” the servers are Intel based, come loaded with The Symbiont Management Suite, and are available in various sizes designed to support everything from small networks to large scale institutions. The Symbiont servers offer affordable, out-of-the-box networks that can be set up simply by answering several on-screen questions.

“Even with all of the excellent open source terminal server packages on the market today, it can still be a daunting task to install and administer a thin client network,” said Symbio Technologies’ founder Gideon Romm. “What makes our servers unique is the configuration utility we have added to them that allows the system to work right out of the box.”

“Simply plug any Symbiont server into a network switch, add your thin clients, and your network is ready to go,” continued co-founder Roger Del Russo. “There is no need to purchase, install, license, or manage software for any of your workstations.” Industry experts such as the Gartner Group estimate that a thin-client network can save thousands of dollars in total cost of ownership (TCO).

The Symbiont Server Collection is the latest in a number of products that Symbio Technologies is providing to the Linux thin-client community, all of which are available from their online store located at http://www.thesymbiont.com. The servers, combined with diskless workstations, offer users the power, reliability, and security of Linux-based systems at an affordable price.

The Symbiont Server Collection includes:

The Korora mini-towers and pedestals

The Humboldt 4U/Tower rackmounts

The Magellan 2U rackmounts

The Rockhopper 1U rackmounts

All of the servers come pre-configured with RedHat Linux, dozens of open source software titles, and Symbio Technologies’ unique management suite guaranteeing simple, out-of-the-box installation.

About Symbio Technologies

Symbio Technologies, with offices in New Rochelle, NY and Rockaway, NJ, was founded by Roger A. Del Russo and Gideon Z. Romm, who bring their years of expertise in networking and engineering to the design and deployment of Linux based thin-client products and services.

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For more information, contact Symbio Technologies at 134 North Avenue, Suites E & F, New Rochelle, NY 10801. Voice: (914) 576-1205. Fax: (914) 576-0944. Email: support@symbio-technologies.com. Company Website: http://www.symbio-technologies.com. Product Website: http://www.thesymbiont.com.

(PRWEB) August 12, 2005

Carnivorous plants are plants that attract, capture and kill animal life forms. They must also digest and absorb what they kill. They also have many qualities that are possessed by other plants, such as the ability to carry out photosynthesis.

Many people are getting into the hobby of collected these exciting plants. There are a lot of different plants to choose from, such as the Venus flytrap, Cobra Lilies and the largest carnivorous plants – Nepenthes the tropical pitcher plant. There are many great places to purchase these plants to start your hobby. One such place is http://www.nathansjungle.com. They have a wide variety and some helpful information.

For those who are new to the hobby there are a few things that they should know. Many people make mistakes when starting out and often give up on the hobby altogether. If they would have only have a little information before starting out, it could have kept them in the hobby and reduced their frustration.

First off most carnivorous plants have the same needs. They need bright light, high humidity, and a proper mix of nutrient poor medium for growth. Traditional fertilizer or high nutrient soil that you purchase from garden stores is bad for these plants. They will grow better in a mix of about 60% peat moss and 40% pumice, or perlite.

Second, they need good water. They are very sensitive to chemicals in the water. Rain water is excellent for these plants. Also bottle water with no additives is great. If you must use tap water be sure to flush your plants from time to time to wash out harmful chemicals.

Third, there is never a need to fertilize your carnivorous plants. This will cause them unneeded stress. Experienced growers will use a little fertilizer at their own risk, but it is not recommended for beginners to use it at all.

Finally, know the particulars for the plant. Some species of carnivorous plants will enter a stage of dormancy. They may appear to be dead. They will stop growing and begin to brown. This is natural. They store energy deep inside, waiting for the following spring to resume growth. It is best to provide a period of 3-5 months for dormancy.

If proper care is taken for the plants it is a very rewarding hobby. Many of these plants have some dazzling floral displays. Hobbiests can create beautiful terrariums for their plants. It may take a few tries to get used to this hobby, but stick with it and it will be a lot of fun.

One more bit of advice. Make sure that wherever plants are purchased that they are NOT plants that were collected from the wild. Beginners will not be happy with them at all and most likely they will die.

From more information please visit our site at http://www.nathansjungle.com. Or contact us at rockhoppergifts @ sbcglobal.net . Nathan’s Jungle is owned by Rockhopper Enterprises. You can view their site at http://www.rockhopperenterprises.com

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Altamonte Springs, FL (PRWEB) November 10, 2005

PROactive Media, Inc., a media management corporation in Florida, and West Coast Style, an international production studio with offices in Florida and Vancouver, British Columbia, entered into an agreement with the purpose of developing new markets for a mountain biking video series.

The management agreement gives PROactive Media rights to market the mountain biking video series, produced by Chris Bremer. PROactive Media will develop licensing opportunities with the international broadcast media and mobile video distribution.

“This video series is beautifully produced and will be attractive content for media targeting the youth market,” states PROactive Media President, Tony Coolidge. “The Mountain Biking video and the Freeriding Fundamentals video are adaptable to television broadcast and are available in 30-minute segments.”

“From the onset of this project, we’ve been looking for alternate means of distribution,” says Chris Bremer, Producer of West Coast Style, “PROactive Media brought an international perspective to the table. They excel in outside-the-box thinking, and cutting edge web technologies. Now they can apply that to the mobile video market and beyond.”

Tony Coolidge concludes, “The high-energy mountain biking videos are perfect for the youth-driven mobile video markets. Short, downloadable video clips are available for the many mobile video channels available around the world seeking content for the young early adopters of the mobile video industry.”

West Coast Style (www.westcoaststyle.net), located in Vancouver, British Columbia, is the culmination of over 20 years of mountain bike training from world-class instructors Joan Jones and Damiann Skelton of the West Coast School of Mountain Biking. Partnering with Producer Chris Bremer and Director Michael Maguire, they assembled a team of world champion riders, instructors and video production professionals to create a comprehensive and easy-to-understand training series for beginning to advanced mountain bikers.

PROactive Media, Inc. (www.goproactive.com), located near Orlando, Florida, has been a media producer developing international projects since 1997. With its international media and government contacts, the company provides producers the opportunities to open doors to overseas markets. PROactive Media has developed working relationships in China and is well-positioned to establish clients in the world’s largest marketplace.

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Appleton, WI (PRWEB) October 22, 2004

When Wisconsin author Marty Love began writing his first book, he knew he couldn’t leave God out of it. “How can we forget God? He is the center of my life, and actually the center of all things whether we see Him or not,” he said. “We tend to ignore Him and act like He’s not there, but He’s the one who made all this incredible creation. We’re the ones who messed it up.”

His book, Fly Like a Penguin, tells the adventures of a Rockhopper penguin named Hopper who is trying to get to his home in the Falkland Islands. What should have been a short journey becomes a very long one because of a storm and some miscalculations on his part.

So what does God have to do with it? Hopper is shown as a young penguin who learns more and more about his Creator as he goes, and learns to hear his voice more clearly. He seems an unlikely and even reluctant hero throughout the story, even up to the exciting conclusion. At times he wonders why he is where he is, and why things aren’t going the way he thinks they should, but is reminded that even his mistakes are used in the master plan that is for his good.

Love calls the book a somewhat educational, humorous, adventure story for kids eight to 12 years old, and also for adults. He says there are some things in it only adults will get. “There are a lot of fun things hidden in it,” he said. “I’ve gotten a lot of positive feedback from people at church and others, too.”

When Love was a teenager growing up in Bremerton, WA, he saw a penguin float by on a log in front of his waterfront home on Puget Sound. After receiving his Bachelor’s degree in journalism from the University of Washington, he moved to Wisconsin. He got married and proceeded to have many children. During this time, he remembered the penguin and wondered, “How did he get there?” After much research and writing in his spare time, he emerged with the book that answers that question and many others as well.

Fly Like a Penguin is published by Authorhouse and is available online at flylikeapenguin.com and at most online bookstores. It can be ordered at any local bookstore or by calling the publisher at (888) 280-7715.

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Highlights of the full summary report – Consumer Electronics Shopping Trends.

Oregon City, OR (PRWEB) November 27, 2009

Rockhopper Research and Peanut Labs powered by the Market Research Global Alliance (MRGA) today announced the release of CEST 2009. The survey of 1,000+ holiday shoppers was conducted November 19 and 20 for release on Black Friday.

Highlights of the full summary report – Consumer Electronics Shopping Trends: Holidays 2009 – include:

Electronic gifts of various types are on the lists of 83% of holiday shoppers
Walmart and Best Buy are projected to sell 65% of all holiday electronics purchases
Amazon will sell more electronics than Sears and Kmart combined
Online shoppers plan to buy more electronic items per person than in-store shoppers
A free copy of the summary report is available for download on PR Web, http://www.mrgasn.com, or by visiting http://www.rockhopperresearch.com.

Rockhopper Research is also offering details on these and other findings, including projections for major brands, different types of electronic items, major retail outlets, and how they will intersect.

For more information on how brands will fare across electronics items and which retailers are favored for the hottest items, contact Rockhopper Research (rockhopperresearch.com on the web or contact Mary Samuelson msamuelson@rockhopperresearch.com or Bill Weylock bweylock(at)rockhopperresearch.com.

The Market Research Global Alliance (MRGA) is the first “by invitation only” social network for the Market Research industry with over 5,000+ members around the world Its goal is to help Market Researchers achieve their research goals through various means, including drawing attention to relevant topical news items and upcoming events

The MRGA is based in Oregon City, OR just outside of Portland, OR founded by Eric Bell in December of 2007. Visit www.mrgainvite.com and www.studybounty.com to learn more.

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Beverly Hills, CA (PRWEB) September 10, 2008

PeopleJar has launched a Mountain Biking Network(http://mountain-biking.peoplejar.com) for riders to connect on a local and global level. With PeopleJar, riders can easily find other riders in their local area or a place they are traveling to. “Mountain Biking is a diverse international sport with many different disciplines(Cross Country, Downhill and more) and a wide variety of unique individuals.” says Tommy Chheng of PeopleJar. Tommy Chheng is a former alumni of the UC San Diego Mountain Bike team and has always experienced the need for a tool to help find other riders. Mountain Bikers can search by location, type of riding, skill level or even personal attributes such as a particular spoken language or age group.

Free and easy sign-up

PeopleJar is completely free for anyone to sign up. With rising gas prices, millions are becoming interested in mountain biking and cycling for recreation and transportation purposes. PeopleJar is a free resource for all cyclists to find and be found.

PeopleJar Supports the Mountain Biking Community

In addition to providing a useful application for riders to connect, PeopleJar also supports the mountain bike community. PeopleJar sponsors Alfonso Garcia of San Diego for downhill mountain bike racing. Alfonso is a professional racer on the Sobe/Cannondale team. He has recently participated in the “National Mountain Bike Series Finals Presented by Trek VW” in Brian Head, Utah this past weekend. Next week, he will be racing in race #4 of the “California Golden State Downhill Championships Presented by Rockshox” series. We will wish him luck!

About PeopleJar

PeopleJar, is a free web application that allows you to search for people and be found in any category by any attribute and their combinations. It is a powerful tool with a goal to eliminate restrictions in searching and to help connect people globally as citizens of one planet. Additionally, users can contribute to expand PeopleJar’s content of networks and its relevant attributes. For more information, please visit http://www.peoplejar.com.

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Attention Specialized Bike Riders: Beware of Product Liability Defects!

If you are riding a Specialized bike, chances are you are an experienced rider, and you paid lots and lots of money for your bike. The last thing you need is to get tossed when the bike fails you! You need to be aware of the recalls Specialized Bikes has made on some of their handlebars and cable-stops before you harm yourself. If you have already been hurt due to one of these product defects, you need to talk to an attorney that can thoroughly tell you about your rights and claims.

The first Specialized recall relates to breaking handlebars.  This recall involves HL handlebars on the following 2009 Specialized bicycles: Cross Trail Comp, Myka HT Comp, Myka HT Elite, Rockhopper, Rockhopper Comp and Rockhopper Comp 29. The model number of the HL handlebar is ALR-13 NTFOV and is located underneath the right hand grip of the handlebar. One rider had the handlebars break, causing a crash and head trauma.  

Specialized Bikes did another recall in 2004 because of loosening cable stops. The following Specialized Bikes all fall under the recall: 2004 Roubaix Comp 18, 2004 Roubaix Comp 27, 2004 Roubaix Pro 18, and 2004 Roubaix Pro frame set models. The recall is only for bicycles having a single rivet fastening the cable stop, and not for those having a double rivet. These recalled bikes attach their cable stop using bonding materials and a single rivet at the front of the bicycle. The Specialized Bikes model names listed can be found on the top tube of the bicycles. Take this recall seriously, another rider had the cable stop loosen and he lost control, crashed, and ended up with serious fractures and getting surgery.

If you currently own or ride any Specialized Bike model listed, stop immediately. You should contact your bike dealer and have the parts replaced before you ride again. Do not worry about the cost, Specialized Bikes will pay the bills! Any unfortunate person who has suffered injury from these defected parts, there is hope for you. Contact a product liability attorney who will be able to make you aware of your rights and claims.

Nate Bjerke in the past defended giant manufacturing companies and is experienced in handling product liability cases. Now he fights on your side, against the same type of people he worked for. If you have recently been harmed and Specialized Bikes is at fault, learn what a personal injury lawyer can do for you.

The 2010 Specialized RockHopper Comp is now in stock and you can find it at www.montrosebike.com!! The Specialized RockHopper Comp is the very best entry level mountain bike on the market today! With it’s adjustable fork, state of the art thumb/thumb shifting, outstanding brake system and reasonable pricing, the RockHopper Comp can get you on the mountain and having the experience of a lifetime! Come in and check out the entire stock of Specialized, Trek and much more at the biggest and best bike shop in Los Angeles! Montrose Bike Shop has a huge selection of bikes and gear, a friendly and professional staff and everything you need to get out on the road on the best ride of your life! Montrose also offers pro fittings of bikes and gear to set you up with the very best arrangement for your body, ability level and choice of activity! Call 818-249-3993 to speak with one of our friendly, knowledgeable staff or visit us online at www.montrosebike.com! For the latest news and great deals,you can also follow us on Twitter, @montrosebike! Music for this video is “The Whip Theme”, used courtesy of Kevin MacCleod. Video produced by www.page1listings.com

Mountain Biking Accessories

When you first start out with mountain biking, it can be a bit overwhelming when you walk into a bike store to buy your first mountain bike and see all of the available accessories you’ll need when you first start riding.

There are several mountain biking accessories and related products that you can purchase. Although the sales staff will try to sell you anything they can, the real question for those on a budget isn’t what’s cool, but what accessories you need to make your rides more safe and enjoyable. By starting with these accessories, you’ll be just fine when you hit the trails.

Bike helmet
The bike helmet is the most important mountain biking accessory that you can buy. No one should ever be on a bike without a helmet. There have been many people who have experienced serious head injury, when it could have prevented by wearing a helmet. All mountain bike helmets are comfortable and stylish and everyone who rides on the trails wears one.

Mountain bike gloves
No matter what season you ride in, your hands can take a beating. Beginners will normally keep a death grip on the handle bars, which can be very brutal for their hands. When you crash, your hands will be the first thing to hit the ground – and everyone crashes at some point. Mountain bike gloves are a must have accessory, as they will take the beating for you. 

Mountain bike shorts
After the first few mountain bike rides you take, you’ll notice that your rear end will be quite uncomfortable. Even though your body will adjust, bike shorts are great to have as they will help keep it at a bare minimum. You can get shorts that are very comfortable, making them a great addition to your mountain bike ride.

Mountain bike shoes
Depending on the type of pedals you have and the type of riding you do, you’ll want to pick your mountain bike shoes accordingly. If your bike has clipless type pedals, you’ll want to get shoes to accept the special cleat for your pedals. Good mountain bike shoes are durable, comfortable, and also a stiff sole for better efficiency when pedaling. Also, you should make sure to get the right shoe for the terrain you’ll be riding in as well.

Eye protection
If you get something in your eye, you can run off the trail in a matter of seconds. Sunglasses or clear lensed glasses can help keep your eyes safe from debris, as well as protect them from the wind. When you buy your glasses, make sure they are non-breakable.

Hydration system
Bringing a water bottle or hydration backpack with you is always a great idea. It’s very easy to get dehydrated so you should always bring water with you and drink it on the trail to ensure that your body stays properly hydrated at all times.

Trail repair kit
It’s easy to get stuck in the woods or on the trail if you don’t bring the proper repair kit for your bike. To be on the safe side, bring a multi-tool designed for bike repair, tire levers, and a patch kit for fixing flat tires.

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