DPK Public Relations http://www.dpkpr.com/en/rss DPK Public Relations http://www.dpkpr.com Copyright 2010 DPK Public Relations Tendenci Association Software by Schipul - The Web Marketing Company en-us noemail@dpkpr.com Sun, 21 Mar 2010 18:31:19 GMT Release http://www.dpkpr.com/en/rel/503/ St. Patrick’s Donegal Beard Contestants Prepare to “Face Off” -- Literally What: The best St. Patrick’s Day photo op in Houston is the city’s hottest St. Patrick’s Day ticket: Saint Arnold Brewing Company’s annual Saint Patrick’s Day Party. Saint Arnold is the oldest craft brewery in Texas. The event at Saint Arnold’s new brewery on the northern fringe of downtown Houston sold out in just a few hours. The event will feature a terrific photo op: the finale of the 10-week St. Patrick’s Donegal Beard Contest. In previous years, the finalists faced off in jaw dropping competitions to see whose Donegal beard could absorb the most beer or carry the most clothespins. Where: Saint Arnold Brewing Company, 2000 Lyons Avenue, Houston, Texas 77020. When: 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 17, 2010. The St. Patrick’s Donegal Beard Contest judging will begin shortly after 7:00 p.m. Who: ... http://www.dpkpr.com/en/rel/503/ noemail@dpkpr.com Wed, 17 Mar 2010 15:00:00 GMT Release http://www.dpkpr.com/en/rel/502/ Schipul promotes Web marketing, social media for companies, nonprofits and government through comprehensive marketing initiative HOUSTON, March 16, 2010 – Schipul – The Web Marketing Company (www.schipul.com), a leading provider of Web marketing and social media consulting services, was recognized last night as the top Houston Tech Sector Marketer for 2009 by the American Marketing Association’s Houston Chapter. Schipul was an early adopter of social media tools that have dramatically changed the communication landscape and has been an outspoken advocate for strategically and ethically integrating social media into marketing strategies. Approximately 200 Houston-based companies, organizations and institutions were nominated by their industry peers, marketing leaders and chapter members for their innovative and effective marketing programs. As the winner in its Tech Sector Marketer category, Schipul was among the 40 Best of Category winners announced last night... http://www.dpkpr.com/en/rel/502/ noemail@dpkpr.com Tue, 16 Mar 2010 13:00:00 GMT Release http://www.dpkpr.com/en/rel/500/ HOUSTON, March 11, 2010 – ERHC Energy Inc. (OTCBB:ERHE), a publicly traded American company with oil and gas assets in the highly prospective Gulf of Guinea off the coast of West Africa, today announced that its Annual Shareholders Meeting will be held at 3:00 p.m. Central Time on April 27, 2010. The meeting will be held at The Renaissance Houston Hotel, 6 Greenway Plaza East in Houston, Texas. The Board of Directors fixed the close of business on March 10, 2010, as the record date for the determination of the stockholders entitled to notice of, and to vote at, the meeting. ERHC has issued its proxy materials (Proxy Statement, Annual Report in the form of the Company’s 10-K filing and voting materials) online at www.erhc.com/secfilings. The Proxy Statement and voting materials will be mailed to shareholders of record as of March 10, 2010. “In recent months we have made significant strides toward achieving major milestones in our business strategy and we look... http://www.dpkpr.com/en/rel/500/ noemail@dpkpr.com Thu, 11 Mar 2010 21:00:00 GMT Release http://www.dpkpr.com/en/rel/499/ Katie Laird to lead panel discussion at 2010 the SXSW® Interactive Festival HOUSTON, March 3, 2010 – Schipul – The Web Marketing Company (www.schipul.com), a leading provider of Web marketing and social media consulting services, today announced that Communications Manager Katie Laird will lead a panel discussion about company culture at the SXSW Interactive Festival. In the session, “Kicking Recession Ass with a Killer Company Culture,” Laird and business consultant Kelsey Ruger will examine the importance of finding and keeping the right people and creating an environment that breeds success. The SXSW Interactive Festival brings together approximately 11,000 Web developers, designers, bloggers, wireless innovators, content producers, programmers and social media experts. Laird’s session is scheduled for 12:30 p.m. Sunday, March 14th. “Company culture is often dismissed as wasteful during difficult times,” said Laird.... http://www.dpkpr.com/en/rel/499/ noemail@dpkpr.com Wed, 03 Mar 2010 16:00:00 GMT Release http://www.dpkpr.com/en/rel/497/ Data proliferation drives demand among businesses and individuals for scalable, secure and cost effective cloud storage solution HOUSTON, TX, March 1, 2010 – EdgeRoot (www.edgeroot.com), a leading Web hosting and IT solutions company located in Florida, today announced the launch of the EdgeRoot Cloud Storage solution, powered by the Mezeo Cloud Storage Platform. Developed by Mezeo Software™ (www.mezeo.com), the Mezeo Cloud Storage Platform is the leading Web Services API-based cloud storage platform. “We selected the Mezeo Cloud Storage Platform following a thorough evaluation of numerous cloud storage options, said EdgeRoot Chief Executive Officer Shoonold Jadis. “Mezeo has a proven track record in the market, and a complete solution that includes REST APIs that allow us to customize our offering to be more competitive. Cloud storage reduces complexity for our customers, providing an affordable, easy way to store and share their files. They can securely... http://www.dpkpr.com/en/rel/497/ noemail@dpkpr.com Tue, 02 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT Release http://www.dpkpr.com/en/rel/496/ HOUSTON, February 11, 2010 – ERHC Energy Inc. (OTCBB:ERHE), a publicly traded American company with oil and gas assets in the highly prospective Gulf of Guinea off the coast of West Africa, today announced that the National Petroleum Agency of São Tomé & Príncipe (ANP-STP) on behalf of the Government of São Tomé and Principe has confirmed the award to ERHC of 100 percent working interests in Blocks 4 and 11 of the São Tomé & Príncipe Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). The confirmation follows ERHC’s exercise of rights arising from prior agreements between ERHC and São Tomé & Príncipe. The ANP-STP has indicated that it expects to invite ERHC to negotiate Production Sharing Contracts (PSCs) on the two Blocks in due course. The São Tomé & Príncipe EEZ encompasses an area of approximately 160,000 square kilometers south and east of the Nigeria/São Tomé & Príncipe Joint Development Zone and... http://www.dpkpr.com/en/rel/496/ noemail@dpkpr.com Tue, 16 Feb 2010 14:00:00 GMT Release http://www.dpkpr.com/en/rel/495/ Web Marketing Strategies Help Provide Resources Students Need to Reach Their Full Potential HOUSTON, February 10, 2010 - Yellowstone Academy, Houston's only private faith-based elementary school serving children living in extreme poverty has launched www.yellowstoneacademy.org, a new Web site powered by Tendenci (www.tendenci.com) online management software. The Web plays a critical fundraising role for the school, which relies solely on donations from individuals, corporations, congregations, organizations and foundations to meet its operating budget. Yellowstone serves 288 students in pre-K through 6th grade from families whose median annual income is approximately $8,000. Designed by Schipul - The Web Marketing Company (www.schipul.com), Yellowstone Academy's Web site immerses visitors in the feel of walking down the halls of Yellowstone. It uses words, pictures, and video to show how Yellowstone is using education and intensive intervention to help children living in poverty... http://www.dpkpr.com/en/rel/495/ noemail@dpkpr.com Wed, 10 Feb 2010 15:30:00 GMT Release http://www.dpkpr.com/en/rel/493/ HOUSTON, February 10, 2010 - ERHC Energy Inc. (OTCBB: ERHE), a publicly traded American company with oil and gas assets in the highly prospective Gulf of Guinea off the coast of West Africa, today announced its results for the first quarter ended December 31, 2009. As of December 31, 2009, ERHC reported cash assets totaling $21,457,893. During the first quarter, ERHC's general and administrative expenses were $809,533. For ERHC, the quarter was a momentous one in which five exploratory wells were drilled in three Blocks in which the Company has interests in the Nigeria-Sao Tome and Principe Joint Development Zone, said ERHC Chief Operating Officer Peter Ntephe. As the lengthy process of analyzing drilling results continues, we are aggressively executing the Company's business strategy. In recent weeks, ERHC disclosed it is pursuing potential acquisitions in the West African oil and gas industry and firming up plans for listing a subsidiary on the AIM Market of the London Stock... http://www.dpkpr.com/en/rel/493/ noemail@dpkpr.com Wed, 10 Feb 2010 14:00:00 GMT Release http://www.dpkpr.com/en/rel/489/ American Homebrewers Association Membership Rally to bring together homebrewers, beer enthusiasts and professional brewers HOUSTON, February 8, 2010 Beer making equipment in Texas often has to compete with the family car for space in the garage. On Sunday, February 28th, Saint Arnold Brewing Company, the oldest craft brewery in Texas, will coax homebrewers from their cramped garages for a membership rally for the American Homebrewers Association (AHA). The celebration of brewing’s grassroots will connect homebrewers with other beer enthusiasts and professional brewers. Saint Arnold Brewing Company was the first to hold an AHA Rally, a concept that has since been adopted across the country. The event allows brewers and beer enthusiasts with varying levels of experience and knowledge about the brewing process to meet others in the local brewing community, share ideas and sample beer. Today, the AHA estimates that nearly 750,000 Americans brew beer at home at least once per... http://www.dpkpr.com/en/rel/489/ noemail@dpkpr.com Mon, 08 Feb 2010 14:00:00 GMT Release http://www.dpkpr.com/en/rel/485/ NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, February 5, 2010 – Furniture Nation, a leading independent home furniture retailer, today announced the launch of its new online furniture store, www.furniturenation.com. The new Web site went live just in time for the peak furniture buying season, which coincides with the arrival of income tax refunds. With plans to introduce nationwide shipping this spring, Furniture Nation will serve home furniture customers throughout North America. Established at 7245 Boulevard 26 in North Richland Hills in April 2008, Furniture Nation caters to the value shopper who is hunting for a great deal on quality furniture. The new emphasis on attracting furniture buyers who are searching online puts Furniture Nation on the leading edge of an industry in transition. “Customers are using brick and mortar furniture stores to choose what they want, but instead of buying immediately, they go online to search for the best price,” Zed Pirbhai, founder and... http://www.dpkpr.com/en/rel/485/ noemail@dpkpr.com Fri, 05 Feb 2010 14:00:00 GMT Release http://www.dpkpr.com/en/rel/484/ Only in Texas would a spring seasonal be released in January HOUSTON, January 29, 2010 – In Texas, if you blink you might miss the little bit of winter that Mother Nature brews up. The same can be said about Saint Arnold Winter Stout, which is already being replaced by Saint Arnold Spring Bock after a few short weeks. Saint Arnold Brewing Company (www.saintarnold.com), the oldest craft brewery in Texas, reports brisk sales of Winter Stout exhausted supplies, prompting the brewery to accelerate the schedule for releasing Spring Bock. The bock style, which originated in Germany, was historically brewed in the fall, in part because that was when barley and hops were at their peak. Before refrigeration, the beer was kept in cool caves all winter and then tapped in the spring. Saint Arnold Spring Bock is brewed in the German style, with a full two-month aging period. At 7% alcohol by volume, it is a big, deeply flavored lager. The aging creates a smooth, malty taste with a hint of... http://www.dpkpr.com/en/rel/484/ noemail@dpkpr.com Fri, 29 Jan 2010 14:00:00 GMT Release http://www.dpkpr.com/en/rel/483/ HOUSTON, January 27, 2010 – Mezeo Software (www.mezeo.com), the leading provider of a deployable cloud storage platform for service providers, today announced that Everything Channel's CRN has named the Mezeo Cloud Storage Platform one of the “100 Coolest Cloud Computing Products.” Mezeo helps channel partners quickly and cost-effectively enter the rapidly growing cloud storage market by deploying their own branded cloud storage solutions powered by the Mezeo Cloud Storage Platform, which is purpose-built for Service Providers. Mezeo is among the 20 infrastructure vendors included among the Top 100 Cloud Computing products. The list also included 20 storage vendors, 20 security vendors, 20 productivity vendors and 20 platform vendors. Mezeo’s Web Services API-based Cloud Storage Platform features secure file storage, advanced file sharing and collaboration, content tagging and true anywhere access from an integrated Windows desktop, rich Web 2.0 browsers and... http://www.dpkpr.com/en/rel/483/ noemail@dpkpr.com Wed, 27 Jan 2010 14:30:00 GMT Release http://www.dpkpr.com/en/rel/481/ Mezeo and Sten-Tel to present “Storing and Securing your Data in the Cloud” SPRINGFIELD, MASS. January 26, 2010 – Mezeo Software (www.mezeo.com), the leading provider of a deployable cloud storage platform for service providers, and Sten-Tel, a top-ranked legal and healthcare documentation service and technology provider, will jointly present at the Massachusetts Information Security Summit this week. Sten-Tel will also be launching their Total Compliance Solution, which is powered by the Mezeo Cloud Storage Platform, at the conference. Slated for Wednesday, January 27, 2010, the Massachusetts Information Security Summit is the premier information security event for Massachusetts and Northern Connecticut. Sten-Tel CIO, Blake Martin, will be joined by Mezeo Principal Consultant, Lane Pierce to discuss how cloud storage addresses the new security regulations and demonstrate the Mezeo-based Sten-Tel cloud storage solution. “Data protection is at the top of... http://www.dpkpr.com/en/rel/481/ noemail@dpkpr.com Tue, 26 Jan 2010 16:00:00 GMT Release http://www.dpkpr.com/en/rel/479/ HOUSTON, January 20, 2010 – ERHC Energy Inc. (OTCBB: ERHE), a publicly traded American company with oil and gas assets in the highly prospective Gulf of Guinea off the coast of West Africa, today announced that it has commenced the process of seeking a listing on the AIM Market of the London Stock Exchange. ERHC has appointed Strand Hanson Limited to act as its Nominated Adviser (Nomad) in connection with its proposed AIM listing. Strand Hanson has been engaged to manage ERHC’s flotation process and, after flotation, to act as Nomad and financial advisor to ERHC on compliance with AIM Rules, general corporate governance and broader corporate strategy relating to equity capital markets and mergers and acquisitions. Consistently ranked as a leading adviser to the FTSE AIM 100, Strand Hanson has acted on a significant number and range of transactions. In the past five years, it has been involved in numerous primary and secondary fund raisings and advised on M&A transactions... http://www.dpkpr.com/en/rel/479/ noemail@dpkpr.com Wed, 20 Jan 2010 14:00:00 GMT Release http://www.dpkpr.com/en/rel/478/ HOUSTON, January 19, 2010 – Brennan’s of Houston has taken another major step toward reopening, launching a new interactive Web site, www.brennanshouston.com, powered by Tendenci® online management software (www.tendenci.com). Designed by Schipul – The Web Marketing Company (www.schipul.com), the new Web site is building excitement and keeping customers informed during the final weeks of renovation. Brennan’s of Houston’s location at 3300 Smith Street has been closed since September 2008 when a two-alarm fire along with the whipping winds of Hurricane Ike left a brick shell of ashes. The launch of its new Web site is a way to stay connected and relevant despite the nearly 18 month closure. “We are in the memory business, so it is great to have this interactive platform that enables customers to submit personal notes that describe the great memories they have,” said Cecily Nichols, office manager for Brennan’s of Houston. “We... http://www.dpkpr.com/en/rel/478/ noemail@dpkpr.com Tue, 19 Jan 2010 19:00:00 GMT Release http://www.dpkpr.com/en/rel/476/ HOUSTON, January 12, 2010 – ERHC Energy Inc. (OTCBB:ERHE), a publicly traded American company with oil and gas assets in the highly prospective Gulf of Guinea off the coast of West Africa, today announced the return of all the documents taken by federal investigators from its corporate headquarters in May 2006. A total of 106 boxes containing original archival records from the Company’s inception until 2006 have been returned. “This is a positive start to a new year in which the Company will be targeting several benchmarks in its strategies toward corporate growth and the enhancement of shareholder value,” said Peter Ntephe, chief operating officer with ERHC. About ERHC Energy ERHC Energy Inc. is a Houston-based independent oil and gas company focused on growth through high impact exploration in the highly prospective Gulf of Guinea and the development of undeveloped and marginal oil and gas fields. ERHC is committed to creating and delivering significant... http://www.dpkpr.com/en/rel/476/ noemail@dpkpr.com Tue, 12 Jan 2010 21:00:00 GMT Release http://www.dpkpr.com/en/rel/475/ HOUSTON, Jan. 12, 2010 – Saint Arnold Brewing Company (www.saintarnold.com), the oldest craft brewery in Texas, today reported record production of nearly 26,000 barrels of beer in 2009. The increase of nearly 3,000 barrels over 2009’s production total represents a 13 percent boost for the year. According to the Brewers Association, Saint Arnold continues to outpace the craft brewing industry overall, which reported growth of five percent during the first six months of 2009. Overall US beer sales were down 1.3 percent in the first six months of 2009. Saint Arnold Brewing’s production has increased 135 percent during the past five years. Year Production % Growth 2009 25,710 barrels 13 percent 2008 22,749 barrels 28 percent 2007 17,811 barrels 30 percent 2006 13,638 barrels 25 percent 2005 10,946 barrels 20 percent Saint Arnold Brewing’s growth was suppressed due to operating at 100 percent capacity throughout much of 2009 at its original... http://www.dpkpr.com/en/rel/475/ noemail@dpkpr.com Tue, 12 Jan 2010 14:00:00 GMT Release http://www.dpkpr.com/en/rel/471/ Curious craft beer lovers and tourists can try latest seasonal as brewery introduces its first weekday tours HOUSTON, December 30, 2009 – Saint Arnold Brewing Company (www.saintarnold.com), the oldest craft brewery in Texas, is taking advantage of the holiday week to stock depleted store shelves with its latest seasonal brew, Saint Arnold Winter Stout. It replaces the diminishing supplies of Saint Arnold Christmas Ale. A limited supply of Saint Arnold Winter Stout is on tap and in 12-ounce bottles sold in six-packs and cases at grocery and liquor stores, bars and restaurants. It will be available until mid-February. The roll-out of Saint Arnold Winter Stout coincides with the introduction of Saint Arnold’s first-ever weekday tours. Everyone from beer lovers to sight seers are expected to visit Saint Arnold’s new home in a renovated historic building at 2000 Lyons Avenue on the northern edge of downtown Houston. Doors open to the public at 3 p.m. Monday through... http://www.dpkpr.com/en/rel/471/ noemail@dpkpr.com Wed, 30 Dec 2009 14:00:00 GMT Release http://www.dpkpr.com/en/rel/462/ Mezeo Cloud Storage Platform Offered as a Complementary Service for OpSource Cloud Users, Speeding Enterprise Adoption and Bringing Compelling New Services to ISVs HOUSTON, Texas and SANTA CLARA, Calif. December 16, 2009 – Mezeo Software (www.mezeo.com), the leading provider of a deployable platform for Cloud Storage, and OpSource™, the leader in Cloud operations, today announced that OpSource Cloud™ will offer the Mezeo Cloud Storage Platform, enabling OpSource Cloud users to enjoy online sign-up and immediate provisioning of cloud storage service, speeding enterprises’ cloud deployment and offering flexible, secure storage options to help ISVs differentiate themselves. OpSource Cloud, which combines the availability, flexibility and community of the public cloud with the security, performance and control that the enterprise demands, is in public Beta and available for on-line purchase by the hour from www.OpsourceCloud.net. The Mezeo Cloud Storage Platform... http://www.dpkpr.com/en/rel/462/ noemail@dpkpr.com Wed, 16 Dec 2009 13:00:00 GMT Release http://www.dpkpr.com/en/rel/465/ HOUSTON, December 14, 2009 – ERHC Energy Inc. (OTCBB: ERHE), a publicly traded American company with oil and gas assets in the highly prospective Gulf of Guinea off the coast of West Africa, today announced its results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended September 30, 2009. Access the full 10-K report here. “This has been a year of numerous significant accomplishments, including the implementation of a coordinated exploratory drilling strategy across three of the Blocks in the Nigeria-São Tomé & Príncipe Joint Development Zone in which we have interests,” said Chief Operating Officer Peter Ntephe. “We anticipate that the pace of progress will continue to accelerate as the São Tomé & Principe Exclusive Economic Zone moves closer to its first licensing round.” As of September 30, 2009, ERHC reported cash assets totaling $22,428,728. During the 2009 fiscal year, ERHC’s general and administrative expenses were... http://www.dpkpr.com/en/rel/465/ noemail@dpkpr.com Mon, 14 Dec 2009 14:00:00 GMT