Tech Talk With Craig Peterson

http://www.webkinz.com and http://www.myforce.com

Tamara Horowitz the VP Marketing Digital Brands for WebKinz joins Craig to discuss The original kids’ online world, Webkinz World introduced the concept of web-enabled toys. Webkinz pets come alive online in magical virtual world called Webkinz World. Webkinz pets combine the timeless fun of plush with the interactivity of the Internet. Members adopt pets, play games, go on quests, create rooms and keep their virtual pets happy and healthy. Immediately following this interview Craig is joined by Charlie Groves the Co-Founder and COO at MyForce. MyForce is the mobile bodyguard that arms users against danger with one touch sent from any iPhone, Android or BlackBerry smartphone, and works across all carrier networks. MyForce gives users confidence and security against threats and provides families with freedom from worry.  The MyForce service is available for a monthly fee of $14.99 or an annual membership of $149.99.

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Do you have young children? We don’t but we have a Granddaughter who absolutely loves the products from this next guest. Listen in to see if you agree with her—- oh she is 2…

Jurgen Korduletsch the President of Gummybear International joins Craig to discuss the number one international entertainment property and the most buzzed about animated figure in Europe and now the U.S. What started out as a German YouTube sensation, Gummibar grew internationally and has already received over 4 billion YouTube views to date, making it the most popular animated character on the Internet. Gummibar was created in 2006, and due to the success of several viral videos which spread solely by word of mouth, it has since gone on to become the most watched animated character on the internet. Since its inception, kids between the ages of 7 and 14, and their parents, have been purchasing everything from the Gummibar iPhone App, DVDs, CDs, toys, clothing, bedding and more! Families will also be able to enjoy more from the cool and hip singing bear, when he debuts his first ever Christmas DVD titled “The Yummy Gummy Search for Santa” Available now for Christmas.

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Vincent J. Doherty a Retired Captain with FDNY Hazmat and spokesperson for RDSL joins Craig to discuss the technologies that the US needs to adapt and the steps it needs to take in order to fully equip and prepare first responders if and when a terrorist or chemical weapon attack does occur.

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Why has America stopped Inventing? Listen in as Darin Gibby a Partner and Patent Attorney and Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP discusses with Craig the innovation drain caused by our burdensome patent system and the Six things that can fix the patent system.

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