| Boomers Moving to Panama Continue Their Online Shopping Habits
(openPR) - With more baby boomers heading to this bustling little Central American country for a new life or even just for a few months out of the cold weather up north, questions arise as to how these expats accomplish simple tasks like getting mail and packages delivered to them from the US. While Panama has far more choices and shopping conveniences than most countries in the region, there are products that are simply not imported due to cost or limited demand. That leaves importation from the US as the only alternative for getting these products. Most expats are used to shopping online and look for books and products on amazon.com™ and other retailers. However, now that their address is no longer in the US, a problem arose. Getting their mail and packages to Panama in a timely and secure manner was the hurdle until a private P.O.
LivePerson Names Eli Campo EVP & General Manager for Technology ...
NEW YORK, April 24 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- LivePerson, Inc. , a provider of online conversion solutions, today announced the appointment of Eli Campo to the position of Executive Vice President and General Manager for the company's technology operations based in Tel Aviv, Israel. Mr. Campo is responsible for overseeing LivePerson's Israel-based customer support and R&D groups and ensuring that the company's infrastructure scales to meet the demands of future growth. "We're pleased to welcome Eli to the LivePerson family," said LivePerson CEO Robert LoCascio. "Eli has more than 15 years' experience in managing technology operations, supporting large, global clients and serving the needs of the online consumer. His depth of knowledge will serve LivePerson well as we continue to expand our business and offer new services to the online marketplace." Prior to joining LivePerson, Mr.
Kathleen: Beauty From Montreal
Where She's From: Kathleen Elie was born and raised in cold Montreal, Canada, but originally hails from sunny Haiti. The multi-linguist speaks French, English, Creole, Spanish and some Dutch. "I am the youngest of a family of four. I have three older brothers so guys look out. Your game better be on point before you step up to me," she tells The Black Star News, with a laugh. "I'm well protected. My family is very close knit. We love spending time together and we share everything. My brother David is like my best friend. He keeps me focused and supports me in everything I do. He's the first one I give all my news to and the first one I go cry to also." Kathleen adds: "I learned a lot from my family but the number one thing I've learned are perseverance, hard work and love for God.
'Tweens' tap into the Web
For a stuffed bulldog, Calvin has it pretty good. He lives a full, if virtual, life online and has a pad decked out to his tastes, which currently run sort of froggy style, says owner and decorator Jake Reynolds, a 9-year-old from Forest Hill.
Six months ago, the third-grader got sucked into Calvin's world and hasn't left it since. He can't. Once Jake used the secret code that came with his store-bought bulldog to create an online version at Webkinz.com, he committed to feeding and shopping for the pup regularly while interacting with other kids and their virtual pets on the Internet.
"You have to play it mostly every two days or every day, because if you don't, then their health meter goes all the way down and they'll get sick," Jake says matter-of-factly.
Fiat and Cappellini offer special edition 500 ahead of launch
Most special editions are offered to help manufacturers clear out the last run of an outgoing model before the replacement arrives. The smallest cars on the market, though, seem to have it backwards. When Smart introduced its new ForTwo city car, the special edition came not on the outgoing model, but on the incoming one. Now Fiat has revealed that, in advance of the introduction of the highly-anticipated 500, it will be offering a limited edition of its own. Think the 500 looks no bigger than a large arm chair? Well, you're not far off. The special Cinquecentos are being offered exclusively during the International Milan Furniture Fair (April 18-23), as part of a promotion staged in conjunction with the Italian design house Cappellini. Two special versions – one in light blue and one in pearl white – will be offered to visitors of the "500 Lounge" at the Cappellini Temporary Store at the Piazza San Babila in downtown Milan, who can sign a non-binding inquiry to have their name placed on the list, later to be contacted by Fiat with pricing information and the option to buy or withdraw.
Galileo boosts hotel programme
The three participating hotel chains include ANA Hotels International, Langham Hotels International and Sol Melia Hotels. Galileo was the first GDS to launch this type of BAR programme which offers the best available, unrestricted rates of approximately 30,000 hotels in 74 countries, over 93 chains and 100 brands. The programme also provides agents with the convenience of one-stop shopping, and currently has the largest number of participating hotels, representing one of Asias leading hotel programmes of its kind. Through Galileos exclusive BAR programme, travel agents have access to major hotel chains and their best available published, unrestricted rates either online or over the phone via the hotel chains reservation line. Galileo-connected travel agents can be confident that the hotel rates displayed on their desktops are the best available, thereby reducing the need to shop outside of the GDS.
LivePerson Launches LivePersonalShoppers.com
NEW YORK, April 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- LivePerson, Inc. (NASDAQ: LPSN) , a provider of real-time chat technology for customer support and sales, today announced the formal introduction of LivePersonalShoppers.com (http://www.livepersonalshoppers.com/), a destination site designed for online consumers in need of live shopping assistance. Powered by LivePerson's award-winning live chat technology, the site provides consumers with direct, one-click access to personal shoppers and companies that have a comprehensive, expert knowledge on a wide range of products and services. Currently in beta test as a free service, LivePersonalShoppers.com enables consumers to conduct an immediate, text-based conversation with their choice of personal shoppers. During each live chat interaction, personal shoppers guide consumers to recommended online retailers.
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