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July 4th Fireworks set for Gatlinburg, Tennessee

noreply@blogger.com (The Smokies.TV) — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 20:31:00 +0000

Midnight parade and fireworks are set for July 4th celebration in Gatlinburg, Tennessee.

Black Bear spotted in the Great Smoky Mountains

noreply@blogger.com (The Smokies.TV) — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 12:32:00 +0000

To do this, they use Green Screen Technology which allows us to then take the “Green-Screened” video footage and produce just about any concept we want as Suzetta (Misty) leads the way.

“We struck gold when we found Evolution LA! Misty Black Bear (aka Suzette Parker) is a super hit with super talent. Combine her with the unsurpassed talent of Velton Ray Bunch (scoring), our RED ONE 4K production and editing crew and the majestic, lodge-like Park Grill Steakhouse, you have the perfect combination to achieve greatness”….Jacob Timmons, president S.D. Professionals, LLC.

“One of the greatest hidden treasures of the Great Smoky Mountains is the talent...and tops on that list is Jacob Timmons”, Emmy Award winner, Velton Ray Bunch.
For more information on the Park Grill Steakhouse, visit http://www.parkgrillgatlinburg.com/.For information on having a video concept produced for your company, contact Jacob Timmons at S.D. Professionals, LLC by clicking here: http://www.sdwebpros.com/ or call 865-774-9023.

Michael Jackson DEAD at 50

noreply@blogger.com (The Smokies.TV) — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 22:54:00 +0000

Fans around the world mourn the news that Michael Jackson is dead at age 50.

(CNN) -- Entertainer Michael Jackson has died after being taken to a hospital on Thursday after suffering cardiac arrest, according to multiple reports including the Los Angeles Times and the Associated Press. CNN has not confirmed his death.

A Los Angeles fire official told CNN that paramedics arrived at Michael Jackson's home after a 911 call.

Full CNN story here: http://www.cnn.com/2009/SHOWBIZ/Music/06/25/michael.jackson/index.html

The Park Grill Steakhouse introduces Suzetta “Black Bear” Parker to the Great Smoky Mountains!

noreply@blogger.com (The Smokies.TV) — Sat, 06 Jun 2009 11:58:00 +0000

As the Smoky Mountains celebrate 75 years, Geoffrey Wolpert and his Park Grill Steakhouse located next to the entrance of this great national treasure have their celebration in full swing!
Geoffrey has teamed up with Jacob Timmons of S.D. Professionals, LLC, a multimedia company located in Sevierville, TN, to add a new, fun twist to his restaurant’s image. To do that, they have introduced a new mascot, if you will, to represent the Park Grill Steakhouse. Her name is “Suzetta Parker” and she is a beautiful black bear with a heart touching story and a zany personality!
Suzetta “Black Bear” Parker was rescued as a cub in a deadly forest fire which proved tragic for the rest of her family. Now living in Los Angeles, California, she is quickly becoming famous around the world because of her zany attitude and impeccable taste for great dining! Evolution LA, Suzetta’s agent, ensures her happiness and comfort around the clock by having any production done at her home so she never has to be moved to any other location which could cause her to be stressed. To do this, they use Green Screen Technology which allows us to then take the “Green-Screened” video footage and produce just about any concept we want as Suzetta (Misty) leads the way.
“We struck gold when we found Evolution LA! Misty Black Bear (aka Suzette Parker) is a super hit with super talent. Combine her with the unsurpassed talent of Velton Ray Bunch (scoring), our RED ONE 4K production and editing crew and the majestic, lodge-like Park Grill Steakhouse, you have the perfect combination to achieve greatness”….Jacob Timmons, president S.D. Professionals, LLC.
For more information on the Park Grill Steakhouse, visit http://www.parkgrillgatlinburg.com/.
For information on having a video concept produced for your company, contact Jacob Timmons at S.D. Professionals, LLC by clicking here: http://www.sdwebpros.com/ or call 865-774-9023.

Troj/PHPMod-A - gumblar.cn Infects the world wide web

noreply@blogger.com (The Smokies.TV) — Sun, 17 May 2009 00:32:00 +0000

As of May 13, 2009 a huge online threat was revealed by the staff at Sohpho. This threat is a Trojan Virus which enters a user’s PC and lies dormant for weeks collecting usernames and passwords. After some time, the Trojan Virus then comes to life and begins using that users data to login to websites administrated by the users with the infected PC. Once they gain access, they infect the users websites with a Trojan Virus and suspicious Malware Code. Normally, the first files infected are index.html, index.php, main./php, home.php and then an image.php is inserted into the image folder.
As of now, it is believed that the only way this can spread is through FTP access and although most of you do not connect to your website using FTP access, you are still highly vulnerable because upon opening an account with us or any hosting company, you receive a welcome email which contains your login and ftp information. If your local PC is infected with this Trojan, it can seek out that FTP information and use it to plant this virus on your website.
As of yesterday morning, May 15, 2009 at around 8am eastern, our servers WERE attacked. We quickly responded and as of now our clients are safe although we are not letting our guard down. Within a matter of minutes, there were as many as 10,000 FTP login attempts to our server.
What steps are we taking to ensure the integrity of your website?
To make such FTP attempts unsuccessful, we have blocked ALL FTP access for EVERYONE except for a very limited team of technical staff that are being monitored around the clock all of which have had their computers scanned for 100% safety.
We are downloading every site of every client one at the time, scanning the entire site to ensure it is clean.
Changing ALL FTP user information for ALL clients. These changes are being recorded on paper ONLY. We will NOT email this information nor will we store it locally. As a matter of fact, we are not even typing it in case we find this Trojan can read keystrokes.
If you are a client that needs FTP access, then you are asked to first scan your computer using the following free software: http://www.newslettersforwebsites.com/mailer/redir.php?id=240&st_id=325&email=sales@sdwebpros.com . Once you are performed this test, we then ask you to email the report given to you by the software proving you are not infected by this Trojan. You will also need to email your IP address.
As of today, those users which do not have a static IP address will no longer be able to enter our system via FTP. If you do not have a static IP address, contact your ISP and ask for one..most of the time this is free.
We also ask that any user that does not enter the system via FTP but DOES enter their website through a CMS (content management system / admin area) take the following steps.
Run the software mentioned above to ensure you are clean
Restart your computer
Go to your browser and remove ALL saved usernames and passwords.
Run the software again to ensure nothing pops up on restart
Restart your computer again
Go to your login areas of your website and change your username and password immediately but DO NOT SAVE IT ON YOUR COMPUTER ANYWHERE….PLEASE WRITE IT DOWN or store it on a thumb drive that you then disconnect from your computer.
If we have found infections within your website you will receive a separate email stating this. If you do not receive a secondary email, it is not because it didn’t come through, it is because you are NOT infected.
You can go to this website: http://www.newslettersforwebsites.com/mailer/redir.php?id=241&st_id=325&email=sales@sdwebpros.com and enter the pages of your website and it will run a script and tell you if your website is clean, infected or contains suspicious code.
As of this morning, we have ran all websites through this and have cleaned any that had suspicious code within them..those sites administrators have already been contacted.
If you scan a page on your website with this link and you are given anything other than clean, we ask that you write an email which includes all EXACT urls in ONE email. We can NOT accept one email for every page.
Upon receiving that email, we will clean your site and upon confirming you have taken the proper steps mentioned above, we will replace any infected files….
**Please read this article so that you can better understand the severity of this infection: http://www.newslettersforwebsites.com/mailer/redir.php?id=242&st_id=325&email=sales@sdwebpros.com
*If we did not build your website and your site is infected have 3 hours from the time you receive this email to download any infected website you have and clean it or we will shut your site down and DELETE IT!

For webmasters here are the pieces of information we have about the hacker so far:

everydns.net
Domain Name: gumblar.cn[whois]ROID: 20090422s10001s30804494-cnDomain Status: okRegistrant Organization: NetworkProtectRegistrant Name: TiankaiCuiAdministrative Email: [whois]Sponsoring Registrar: åŽ¦é—¨åŽèžç››ä¸–ç½‘ç»œæœ‰é™å…¬å¸Name Server:ns1.everydns.net[whois]Name Server:ns2.everydns.net[whois]Registration Date: 2009-04-22 03:24Expiration Date: 2010-04-22 03:24

TheSmokies.TV proves big hit for S.D. Professionals, LLC

noreply@blogger.com (The Smokies.TV) — Tue, 12 May 2009 10:20:00 +0000

Weeks of preparation paid off Friday, May 8th, 2009 as S.D. Professionals, LLC and their new media “TheSmokies.TV” revealed their worldwide broadcast of Dolly Parton’s 24th Annual Parade in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. Pigeon Forge, TN, May 11, 2009 Although the there were a few technical snafus here and there such as clogged servers from time to time, once again they have a big hit on their hands. Stats reveal tens of thousands of viewers logging on from 20+ countries around the globe, all of which are potential new visitors to this area which is dependent upon tourism. “We truly strive to always think outside of the box. Not only did we bring the Smokies to the world during Dolly’s Parade but we actually streamed and recording for the first time ever with a RED ONE 4K Camera” said Jacob Timmons of S.D. Professionals, LLC For those who may have experience issues logging on during the heavy traffic period, TheSmokies.TV is now broadcasting an encore performance on TheSmokies.TV. TheSmokies.TV is an online broadcasting division of S.D. Professionals, LLC which covers live events and entertainment within the boundaries of the Great Smoky Mountains and immediate surrounding areas. For more information, contact Jacob Timmons at 865-774-9023.

24th Annual Dolly Parade

noreply@blogger.com (The Smokies.TV) — Sat, 09 May 2009 22:57:00 +0000

more to come.....

24th Annual Dolly Parton Parade goes worldwide!

noreply@blogger.com (The Smokies.TV) — Sat, 02 May 2009 22:48:00 +0000

The Dolly Parton Parade this Friday will be broadcast live via TheSmokies.TV, the new web media from S. D. Professionals. The live show hosted by radio personality, Tammy Kelly and Kate Phillips starts at 6pm eastern and can be viewed for free on http://www.thesmokies.tv/
The new media is sure to create major interest with visitors “clicking on” to the net to watch the parade along with a live interview with The Smokies Ambassador, Dolly Parton. Some high profile entertainers will also be featured throughout the broadcast.
“The live broadcast opens up an entirely new audience with millions of potential viewers and is breaking new ground in reaching the ever increasing internet savvy public, not only locally but worldwide” said Jacob Timmons of S. D. Professionals. “We feel it is the perfect opportunity to do our part to stimulate tourism in the Great Smoky Mountains because millions of potential viewers will convert into millions of potential new visitors to the area. “
TheSmokes.TV is a new media web broadcasting channel within S.D. Professionals, LLC that features events and entertainment exclusively within the Great Smoky Mountain area, covering Concerts, Craft Fairs, Rod Runs, Parades, Special Functions & Events, Sports, Festivals and more. Interested parties for either an event promotion or becoming a sponsor can contact Jacob Timmons on 865-774-9023.

The Smokies TV "Bringing the Smokies to the World!

noreply@blogger.com (The Smokies.TV) — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 20:47:00 +0000

TheSmokies.TV will be broadcasting the 24th Annual Dolly Parton Parade live on http://www.thesmokies.tv/ on Friday, May 8th, 2009 at 6pm Eastern. Tune in early for pre-show fun and live interview with Dolly Parton.

UPCOMING WEB TV SERIES NEEDS TALENT (GATLINBURG, TENNESSEE)

noreply@blogger.com (The Smokies.TV) — Sat, 21 Feb 2009 12:53:00 +0000

UPCOMING WEB TV SERIES NEEDS TALENT!

For upcoming Web TV Series 1. Actors/Comedian 2. Song Writers/Musicians 3. Screen Play Writers/Creative Writers 4. Investigative Reporters 5. Journalist 6. Camera/Audio Operators 7. Lighting Technician
We are currently accepting applications and resume’s for an upcoming Web TV series based in Gatlinburg, Tennessee which will broadcast via the web, live, worldwide. If you are an Actor, Songwriter, Comedian, Musician, Screen Play Writer, Investigative Reporter, Journalist, Lighting Technician or Camera/Audio Operator, please submit your résumé/portfolio to the following address:

S.D. Professionals, LLC

c/o Web TV Applications

112 Y Road, Sevierville, TN 37862

All information received will be reviewed completely. The show will broadcast once weekly so if you are not utilized for one broadcast, we will keep your file for each upcoming webisode. If you are an actor, comedian, screen play writer, investigative reporter or journalist who submits a resume and your resume is accepted you will then be required to submit an audition video/audio which must be based on a provided topic / synopsis. Come one, come all! *College students majoring in any of these fields should apply! *All applicants must be legal residents of the U.S.A.

Location: GATLINBURG, TENNESSEE
Compensation: According to position offered/applied for
This is a part-time job.
This is a contract job.
This is an internship job
OK to highlight this job opening for persons with disabilities
Principals only. Recruiters please don't contact this job poster.
Please, no phone calls about this job!
Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests.

Tennessee just went RED with S.D. Professionals, LLC and RED ONE 4k HD Digital Video!

noreply@blogger.com (The Smokies.TV) — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 15:39:00 +0000

As an innovative resource in a constantly developing market, S.D. Professionals, LLC has a guiding principle of using new and advanced technology that gives us the competitive edge.
Featuring mind blowing versatility and ready to conquer the industry, we are proud to announce our new RED ONE camera and MAC FINAL CUT PRO 2 HD STUDIO. Built like a tank, this ground-breaking camera shoots and records both 2K and 4K RAW Video with all of the distinctiveness of film.
Recent high-end movies including the Spiderman series and the new Star Wars episodes are prime examples of these cutting-edge cinematic tools. In terms of production value, the higher quality you start out with, the better it looks as it progresses through the video process. With a 4K capacity we actually have more pixels to work with, better resolution and upgraded color information. S.D. Professionals LLC will produce a noticeably better looking video product, all without the high cost or concerns of working with film. Superior RED ONE lenses achieve that wonderful, film style depth of field and improved focus capabilities.
S.D. Professionals, LLC is in the market for camera operators, as well as those skilled in FINAL CUT PRO 2 HD STUDIO to join our elite team and learn all about the RED ONE system. Encompassing all avenues of photography, video production, post editing and production, we plan to enjoy a stronger success rate based on this advancement in technology. Our work is local, national and international with focus on documentaries, small business and business-to-business production. With this new equipment to help us soar over the horizon of expectation, the RED ONE camera and MAC FINAL CUT PRO 2 HD STUDIO now provide our current customer base with a tremendous enhancement. For S.D. Professionals, LLC, these new ‘toys’ are not only worthy investments, but an inspiring shift of creative development and professional growth.
"Shooting with RED ONE is like hearing The Beatles for the first time. RED ONE sees the way I see. This is the camera I've been waiting for my whole career: jaw-dropping imagery recorded onboard a camera light enough to hold with one hand. ...RED ONE is going to change everything."”
- Academy Award winningDirector, Steven Soderbergh Director and Cinematographer of Ocean's Eleven, Traffic and Solaris

S.D. Professionals, LLC named in Top 100 Companies in Tennessee!

noreply@blogger.com (The Smokies.TV) — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 13:37:00 +0000

S.D. Professionals, LLC was thrilled to learn that the popular Business TN magazine had named them among the top one hundred companies in the state of Tennessee.

Business TN: The 2008 list of Tennessee companies that are fast-growing, emerging and brimming with promise.

This multimedia and Web development firm built the technology responsible for providing over 500,000 books to children each month through the Imagination Library, the literacy brainchild of fellow Sevier County native Dolly Parton. S.D. also created the graphic & Web site designs which graced Parton's latest world tour. Earlier this year, the firm created the visual animation for Parton's appearances on American Idol episodes. At press time, the company was working with the Boys & Girls Club on a project that included Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.

"We are honored to be named as one of Tennessee's Top 100 and we thank Business TN for recognizing our efforts!"...Jacob Timmons, Founder, S.D. Professionals, LLC.

See complete list of companies named in Top 100

Sevier County votes for Liquor by the Drink

noreply@blogger.com (The Smokies.TV) — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 12:18:00 +0000

Record voter turnout in Sevier County but not for Barrack or McCain?

Voters from across the Great Smoky Mountains already crowding polling stations this morning to cast their vote for liquor-by-the-drink. Many find it hard to believe that in the year 2008 Sevierville restaurants still cannot serve liquor-by-the-drink when their neighboring cities such as Knoxville and Gatlinburg are selling alcohol and turning all the profits to be had by the millions who visit the area each year!
There are many heated discussion about this topic ever since it was brought up. Here is a good article post with public comments I found: http://www.topix.com/forum/city/sevierville-tn/T1Q0V9F82T3MSHPLO#comments.
I will stay in the middle on this subject and only say, go to the poles and cast your vote!

East Tennessee Small Business owner holds tight as stock market plunges

noreply@blogger.com (The Smokies.TV) — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 18:20:00 +0000

As a small business owner, I have been watching CNN and the stock markets today as congress struggles to pass a bill to bailout Wall street. Now, here just about 1 minute after the bill has failed, the stock market is on a downward plunge that some say is unrecoverable. I remember when I was an employee and not a business owner, I would always think the stock markets didn’t really affect me. It is so strange how life’s journeys seem to change a person’s way of thinking.
I have not yet felt the financial pressure of this horrific financial issue our country is facing and I understand that simply means I am one of a lucky few as I see some of our clients beginning to feel this as their sales begin to drop in front of our eyes.
Several of our clients are in the real estate business and we have seen them struggle for some time now but today, I am truly afraid of what is yet to come for the entire financial market in the U.S.A.
I can only pray that we all stay together to get through this and that recovery comes swift and fruitful.

Read about it on CNN

Small Business Owner of East Tennessee

DOLLY PARTON PAYS TRIBUTE TO PORTER WAGONER AND DON WARDEN

noreply@blogger.com (The Smokies.TV) — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 12:33:00 +0000

Sevier County superstar Dolly Parton took some personal time off from her busy press schedule Saturday to celebrate the life and music of former television partner and mentor, Porter Wagoner. In her own Celebrity Theater, the singer spent an emotional and poignant afternoon singing the songs and sharing the stories of the time she and Porter spent together and the impact the legend had on all who surrounded him. Parton also took the opportunity to surprise manager, and original Wagon Master, Don Warden with an induction into the Missouri based Steel Guitar Hall of Fame. The Dollywood Theater was transformed with familiar sets from the long-running country music show and Dolly’s band, The Backwoods Boys, dressed in the signature costumes from the era. Dolly, herself, wore a Porter-inspired outfit to set the mood for the afternoon.
“This won’t be a sad time,” she assured the crowd. “This will be a happy time!” The private event was attended by Wagoner’s children and grand children and many of the Grand Ole Opry stars who had performed with him during his long and successful career. “The Porter Wagoner Show” debuted on syndicated television in 1960 and the flashy country star brought new talent Dolly Parton aboard in 1967. Parton credits his support and the popularity of their duets together, as the foundation of her own success. During the emotional memorial, Wagon Master steel guitar player Don Warden was surprised by Parton with a tribute of his own. Dressed in the original costume he wore on the famed show, Warden was gifted with a sculpture from Parton who described him as her “Angel on Earth” and told of his induction into the Steel Guitar Hall of Fame. When Dolly left the Porter Wagoner Show, Warden went with her as manager and has remained with her as an adviser through the years. This very special tribute marked the first time the two had performed together in 34 years.
Eyes glistening with tears, Parton closed the memorial with the original version of her 1974 musical farewell to their partnership, “I Will Always Love You”. “Not a dry eye in the house,” says Sevierville media artist Jacob Timmons, who designed and manages Parton’s web empire. “The whole first row of the theater was Porter’s family, the second row was legends from the Grand Ole Opry. It was a powerful and moving expression of love”. Porter Wagoner died on October 28, 2007, in Nashville Tennessee. His career spanned seven decades.This blog brought to you by S.D. Professionals, LLC :: Tennessee's Entertainment Bloggers!All content of this blog belongs exclusively to S.D. Professionals, LLC and may NOT be used, copied or rewritten in any form with out written consent.

East Tennessee welcomes home Smoky Mountain Songbird Dolly Parton

noreply@blogger.com (The Smokies.TV) — Sun, 13 Apr 2008 00:09:00 +0000

As thunder storms and funnel clouds ripped through East Tennessee yesterday, Pigeon Forge had their own special angel keeping skies sunny and dry! This area's favorite daughter, Dolly Parton, welcomed Spring with her annual parade down the city's main street, and even the weather seemed to be under her spell.From the Dollywood Foundation offices to Wears Valley Road, eager fans lined the streets to catch a glimpse of the Backwoods Barbie and, as usual, she didn't disappoint! Signature smile (and wig!) glowing, looking full of life and bursting with happiness, Dolly waved and chatted with the crowd from atop her new custom built float.Sharing time with her home town fans before jetting off to a year-long World Tour, Dolly has had a busy Spring already; appearing as a mentor on Fox Television's popular hit, American Idol and promoting her latest album. Not likely a few rain drops would dampen her enthusiasm or that of the crowds cheering her on.The yearly tradition celebrates the official Grand Opening weekend of the star's Dollywood Theme Park and has become an eagerly awaited kick-off for summer in the Smokey Mountains.

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S.D. Professionals, LLC Makes TV Debut On American Idol

noreply@blogger.com (The Smokies.TV) — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 15:58:00 +0000

S. D. Professionals, LLC owner Jacob Timmons isn’t appearing as a contestant on American Idol this week but, with the help of super star Dolly Parton, his work will be seen on the popular talent showcase just the same. Timmons, owner of the Sevierville based media design company, was contacted by representatives from American Idol to create the visual animation for Parton’s appearance on episodes airing this week. “It isn’t every day you see American Idol on caller ID!” Timmons laughed.On Tuesday night, Sevier county’s hometown celebrity is sharing her wisdom and years of performance experience with the Idol finalists celebrating her music. Parton will be performing her new hit “Jesus and Gravity” live during the elimination phase of the show Wednesday evening. No coincidence that the Fox network staff looked to Timmons for artistic visual interpretation when planning Dolly’s Idol debut. S. D. Professionals, LLC designed and maintains Parton’s new web site, http://www.dollyparton.com/ as well as her Imagination Library web site and book order system, DollysImaginationLibrary.com. The artist also recently produced the video content for Parton’s new 2008 Backwoods Barbie World Tour which kicks off this month. Timmons’ work opens the famous show tonight and he looks forward to seeing “S. D. Professionals, LLC” roll by on the credits.“We are thrilled to be part of the evening”, says Timmons, “and feel Dolly will have a little bit of Sevierville there with her”! Local residents can enjoy the same affordable services as the successful Fox network by contacting S. D. Professionals, LLC at http://www.sdwebpros.com/ or by calling 865-774-9023.

Advertising ideas just got a lot brigther!

noreply@blogger.com (The Smokies.TV) — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 20:59:00 +0000

Southern Balloon Works Inc., a division of Aerial Products Corporation,has announced the production of a new solution for the aerialadvertising industry. The company has rolled out an illuminatedpolyurethane balloon which is called a "NightLight."These illuminated balloons, or NightLights, are unique to the marketbecause they are mounted to a backpack and designed to allow theadvertiser to make an impact among crowds at night. The large balloon has ample surface area and excellent graphic reproduction qualitycoupled with the power of its illumination. As the NightLight travelsaround the advertiser's chosen venue, the lighted message simply cannotbe missed. An additional benefit of using this medium also resides inthe fact that the person wearing the backpack can interact with thecrowd, thus furthering the advertiser's message. NightLights are aperfect solution for a variety of locations: shopping centers, concerts,store fronts and political rallies. They can also be mounted to astationary base for use at trade shows and for displays in conventioncenters."NightLights provide a unique opportunity for capturing more eyeballs asthe balloon travels above the height of the crowd. We see this as aslam-dunk solution for the upcoming presidential election." said AerialProducts Corp. CEO Kevin M. Hess.Southern Balloon Works builds the highest-quality lighter than airproducts with offerings such as giant advertising balloons, advertisingblimps, and remote control blimps to serve the aerial advertisingindustry. The company also has a solid and growing customer base withits commercial aerial photography systems.For questions regarding the company please contact the Director of MediaRelations, Felicia Bonforte, at 386-734-0747 .http://www.southernballoonworks.com/This blog brought to you by S.D. Professionals, LLC :: Tennessee Web DesignPosted by iPhone Web Designers at 4:47 PM 0 comments Labels: Advertising Balloons, Advertising Blimps, Aerial Products, LLC, Marketing, SD PRofessionals, SD Web Pros, Southern Balloon WorksSunday, March 2, 2008 A little diddy about advertising blimps and balloons.We have always been fascinated by things that fly. In the past, anythingthat could break the binds of earth; birds, the moon, even the stars,would capture your attention. Today we are used to airplanes,helicopters and even space shuttles. But what still gets our attentionis movement in the sky. Airborne blimps and balloons can do what nobillboard, on wooden legs and driven into the ground, can do; captureyour attention!A blimp or a balloon in the air has motion and usually nothing betweenyou and the blimp to prevent you from seeing it. There is no better wayto get your message across to thousands of people, that happen to be inyour area and possibly looking for your product or service!Advertising is all about things that are unusual because commonality isboring and leaves no impression. Billboards, Yellowpage ads, even TV adsare common and boring. There are few things on earth more unusual thansomething that floats in the air, with no propellers and no propulsion.As advertising mediums go, you don't get more unusual than a bright,well-designed blimp or balloon defying gravity.Advertising blimps and balloons are a very cost-effective means ofreaching thousands of potential customers. Whether used outdoors nearyour place of business or at trade shows they float above thedistractions and get noticed. We typically recommend a special shapedballoon called a spheroid for use at trade shows because it has a largesurface area for digital printing. For outdoor use we recommend 8 ft. to10 ft. ball balloons or 15 ft. to 30 ft. blimps. For nighttime use youcan light up your balloon or blimp with one of our halogen lightingsystems.To really get noticed, a Remote Control (RC) blimp is amazinglyeffective. Southern Balloon Works and Aerial Products have a wideselection of models for indoor and outdoor events. From 6 ft. units fortrade shows to huge 22 ft. outdoor machines, including the world's onlyGoodYear authorized replica blimp, complete with a high-definition camera.Lastly, in the spirit of being unusual and innovative, we are pleased tooffer a cool product called the NightLight! These are portable, lightedballoons on a backpack. We can print pictures, logos and other artworkon any of our products. The NightLights! are awesome at trade shows,towne centers, large gatherings and political rallies.Blog brought to you by Tennessee Web:: http://www.sdwebpros.com/

Aerial Products offers discount Advertising Balloons and stomps the competition

noreply@blogger.com (The Smokies.TV) — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 03:49:00 +0000

A little diddy about advertising blimps and balloons.
We have always been fascinated by things that fly. In the past, anything
that could break the binds of earth; birds, the moon, even the stars,
would capture your attention. Today we are used to airplanes,
helicopters and even space shuttles. But what still gets our attention
is movement in the sky. Airborne blimps and balloons can do what no
billboard, on wooden legs and driven into the ground, can do; capture
your attention!
A blimp or a balloon in the air has motion and usually nothing between
you and the blimp to prevent you from seeing it. There is no better way
to get your message across to thousands of people, that happen to be in
your area and possibly looking for your product or service!
Advertising is all about things that are unusual because commonality is
boring and leaves no impression. Billboards, Yellowpage ads, even TV ads
are common and boring. There are few things on earth more unusual than
something that floats in the air, with no propellers and no propulsion.
As advertising mediums go, you don't get more unusual than a bright,
well-designed blimp or balloon defying gravity.
Advertising blimps and balloons are a very cost-effective means of
reaching thousands of potential customers. Whether used outdoors near
your place of business or at trade shows they float above the
distractions and get noticed. We typically recommend a special shaped
balloon called a spheroid for use at trade shows because it has a large
surface area for digital printing. For outdoor use we recommend 8 ft. to
10 ft. ball balloons or 15 ft. to 30 ft. blimps. For nighttime use you
can light up your balloon or blimp with one of our halogen lighting
systems.
To really get noticed, a Remote Control (RC) blimp is amazingly
effective. Southern Balloon Works and Aerial Products have a wide
selection of models for indoor and outdoor events. From 6 ft. units for
trade shows to huge 22 ft. outdoor machines, including the world's only
GoodYear authorized replica blimp, complete with a high-definition camera.
Lastly, in the spirit of being unusual and innovative, we are pleased to
offer a cool product called the NightLight! These are portable, lighted
balloons on a backpack. We can print pictures, logos and other artwork
on any of our products. The NightLights! are awesome at trade shows,
towne centers, large gatherings and political rallies.

East Tennessee takes cover from Massive Thunder Storm!

noreply@blogger.com (The Smokies.TV) — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 13:59:00 +0000

East Tennessee takes cover this morning as a deadly storm fronts rolls through the region. With over 40 people dead and at least 22 dead in Tennessee alone, East Tennessee braces to weather the storm this morning that our neighbors to the West faced last night.
Here are a few photos showing the storm blowing in across the Great Smoky Mountains this morning courtesy of http://www.sdwebpros.com/.

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S.D. Professionals, LLC proves huge hit with world's first small scale R/C HD Video Goodyear Blimp

noreply@blogger.com (The Smokies.TV) — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 00:30:00 +0000

S.D. Professionals, LLC proves huge hit with world's first small scale R/C HD Video Goodyear Blimp

S.D. Professionals, LLC and TNBLIMP.com prove a complete success for the 2008 Goodyear dealer tradeshow at the Gaylord Texan in Grapevine, Texas this past weekend! Jacob Timmons, managing member of S.D. Professionals, LLC along with Aerial Products, built the world’s first small scale remote controlled Goodyear Blimp with wireless HD Video transmission which totaled 22’ in length.
The flying wonder was seen all weekend flying through the Gaylord Texan’s tradeshow areas and then for the grand finale the crowd of thousands was amazed as S.D. Professionals, LLC debut the Goodyear Blimp by flying in the grand Atrium of the Gaylord Texan.
Mr. Timmons was asked for a photo with the famous Goodyear pilots where he was very happy to oblige! Stayed tuned to tonight’s Super Bowl 2008 to catch a glimpse of the Goodyear Pilots in action.
For more information about the Goodyear Blimp Event or to find out how you too can have TNBLIMP.com come to your next event, call S.D. Professionals, LLC at 865-774-9023.

A New Eagle In the Sky Over East Tennessee

noreply@blogger.com (The Smokies.TV) — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 16:38:00 +0000

Bird watchers in East Tennessee are sighting a new breed of Eagle in the skies. Not the feathered kind, but the latest pet of Sevierville based media company S.D. Professionals, LLC The local company has launched the first ever HD (high definition) video blimp. The nearly 5lb bird has been dubbed, affectionately, The EagleEye. S.D. Professionals, LLC already known in the industry for its cutting edge media tools and techniques, originally trusted Aerial Products, a Florida based business, to develop the new blimp as an additional advertising view for their Sevier County clients. “We surprised even ourselves,” says company owner and creative force Jacob Timmons, “with the overwhelming number of uses and level of interest!” Before the bird was even out of the cage, Timmons was contacted by the king of blimps, Goodyear tire & Rubber, Co., with an interesting proposition. S.D. Professionals, LLC & Aerial Products, are now in the process of building, for the Goodyear Company, a 22ft small scale replica of their famous flying logo complete with all wireless remote controls. “We have designed a wireless, high definition, video system that can send images from the flight to pre-selected television screens and stations on the ground. Goodyear is premiering this innovation at their yearly world wide vendor event at the "Gaylord Texan" in Grapevine, Texas" with Timmons and company piloting the flight! “It’s a VERY exciting time for us”, says Timmons. “But even more exciting is the possibilities this will open up for business in Sevier county!” Timmons plans to use his new toy not only for area advertisers and real estate interests, but as a promotional vehicle for local schools, events and sports. He is speaking with several interested groups, and delighted with plans for the future. Already affiliated with Dolly Parton and her Imagination Library, the company looks forward to giving back to the community. “Check out our EagleEyeinthesky.com website for more details or to find where we will be flying next. Meanwhile, keep looking UP!”

'Gossip Girl' actor familiar with struggles faced by show's teen characters

noreply@blogger.com (The Smokies.TV) — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 10:50:00 +0000

HOLLYWOOD - When "Gossip Girl" co-star Matthew Settle was a teenager growing up in Sevierville, he rebelled by cranking up the radio when he drove the church van.
"Part of that (driving) was to (give me the opportunity to) listen to rock music," says Settle, whose parents are conservative Christians who forbade him to listen to such songs. "The other reason was that I just wanted to drive the van."
Settle has come a long way since those days. He can be seen in the role of former rock star-turned-New York art dealer Rufus Humphrey in the CW hit series "Gossip Girl" (9 p.m. Wednesdays, WBXX, Channel 20).
The series, which premiered in September, has been a particular hit in the Knoxville area. Most weeks, its audience here rivals those in major cities such as Los Angeles, Chicago and New York.
The show centers on a group of high-school students attending a posh private school in Manhattan where reputation is everything. The lives of the students are highly dramatic and documented often on a Web site run by a shadowy figure simply known as Gossip Girl.
Rufus has two teenage children attending the private academy. They're middle-class kids and don't fit into this world filled with rich and privileged teenagers.
But Rufus makes sure his kids don't fall into their classmates' materialistic ways. There's none of that "do as I say, don't do as I do" stuff for Rufus. He is straight with his teenage children, Jenny (Taylor Momsen) and Dan (Penn Badgley), about what to expect out of life.
Like his character's kids facing class struggles in the school setting of "Gossip Girl," Settle has also been there and done that.
Reared in a household in which his father's meager salary as a minister kept the family fed, Settle attended Seymour Christian Academy, a private Christian school. His values may have melded with the other students', but he was surrounded by classmates whose families often had larger incomes.

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Tennessee Real Estate Notice :: Fed will Cut Interest Rates Today

noreply@blogger.com (The Smokies.TV) — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 10:40:00 +0000

The Federal Reserve will probably cut interest rates today and lay the ground for more to prevent the economy from sliding into recession.
The Federal Open Market Committee will be loath to repeat language from its last meeting that risks between inflation and growth are ``roughly'' balanced, economists said. Keeping the phrase would open officials to criticism they're oblivious to the credit squeeze that's threatening growth.
``They pretty much tried to draw a line in the sand by going to a balanced-risks statement at the last meeting, and now the world's changed,'' said Keith Hembre, who used to work at the Fed and is now chief economist in Minneapolis at FAF Advisors Inc., which manages $105 billion. Officials will ``leave themselves the opening'' for further cuts, he said.
Chairman Ben S. Bernanke is trying to steer through the housing recession that entered its third year and alleviate a jump in borrowing costs for companies and consumers. The FOMC will lower the benchmark rate by a quarter point to 4.25 percent, according to 113 of 123 economists surveyed by Bloomberg News. Seven anticipate a half-point move and three see no change.
Officials may also enhance their efforts at providing a backstop for bank funding amid a surge in demand for cash, some economists said. Options include reducing the charge for direct loans to banks by half a point, to 4.5 percent.
Most Since Recession
The Fed is scheduled to announce its decision at about 2:15 p.m. in Washington. A quarter point rate cut, after 0.75 percentage point of reductions in September and October, would mark the greatest easing of borrowing costs since the last recession in 2001.
Bernanke and Vice Chairman Donald Kohn recognized in speeches last month a deterioration in credit markets that jeopardizes lending to businesses and consumers, threatening spending. That was a shift from the Oct. 31 statement, when officials signaled they were reluctant to do more.
``The reality is, markets have gotten worse in a way they couldn't have expected, and they've gotten worse to a point where there are legitimate concerns that it will spill over to the macroeconomy,'' said Vincent Reinhart, who was Bernanke's chief staff adviser on monetary policy before leaving in September to join the American Enterprise Institute in Washington. ``Not acting would be too much of a surprise.''
Traders estimate a 26 percent chance of a half-point reduction today, with a quarter-point fully discounted, according to futures prices quoted on the Chicago Board of Trade.
Recession Calls
Economists including former Treasury Secretary Lawrence Summers and the chief U.S. economists of Morgan Stanley and Merrill Lynch & Co. predicted a recession in the past month as strains in credit markets increased.
The collapse of the U.S. subprime mortgage market has led Citigroup Inc., Merrill and other banks and securities firms around the world to write down about $76 billion of losses and markdowns this year.
Concern about the mounting losses diminished banks' willingness to lend cash to each other, sending funding costs higher. The three-month dollar London Interbank Offered Rate climbed to as high as 65 basis points more than the Fed's benchmark rate last week. That's the widest spread, except for on Sept. 18 when the Fed cut rates, in seven years.
Yields on two-year Treasury notes dropped as low as 2.79 percent on Dec. 4, the lowest since November 2004, as investors flocked to the perceived safety of government debt.
Demand for Cash
The scarcity of cash comes at a time when banks typically conserve funds to buttress balance sheets before closing their books for the year.
The Fed's New York branch said Nov. 26 it planned a series of repurchase agreements extending into 2008 to help fill cash shortages. Stephen Cecchetti, a former New York Fed research chief, said officials may consider further steps, such as extending discount-rate loan terms to 90 days, from 30. The outstanding loans rose to the highest since September last week.
``If I backed myself into this position, I would grit my teeth and just cut, big time,'' said Cecchetti, who is now a professor at Brandeis University in Waltham, Massachusetts.
Some Fed officials indicated heightened concern inflation would quicken, before Bernanke and Kohn spoke two weeks ago. Philadelphia Fed President Charles Plosser said Nov. 27 that price expectations may increase because of the rate cuts. Kansas City Fed Bank President Thomas Hoenig dissented in favor of unchanged rates at the Oct. 30-31 meeting.
U.K., Canada
Any attempt to signal that inflation and growth risks are similar would be out of step with the Bank of England and Bank of Canada, which highlighted concerns about financial markets when they cut rates last week. The U.K. central bank on Dec. 6 echoed its Canadian counterpart from two days before in citing ``downside'' risks to consumer prices.
``Inflation risks are present, but it is very hard to argue they are on par with growth risks,'' said Brian Sack, senior economist at Macroeconomic Advisers LLC in Washington and a former researcher at the Fed. ``We'll see a more flexible message, more attuned to the downside growth risks.''
To contact the reporter on this story: Scott Lanman in Washington at slanman@bloomberg.net

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Dolly' has UK Counselor screaming "Double D's"

noreply@blogger.com (The Smokies.TV) — Mon, 03 Dec 2007 12:23:00 +0000

Country and western superstar Dolly Parton has infuriated a group of English local councillors by forcing them to delay their regular meeting when she visits this week.Parton is travelling to Rotherham in South Yorkshire to launch her children's literacy program, Imagination Library, on Wednesday.But some independent and Conservative councillors are outraged that Parton's visit will mean they have to delay by one hour a full meeting of Rotherham borough council so civic leaders can meet her."I'm boycotting the lunch and I am outraged that democracy is being put on hold because of a celebrity," independent councillor Tony Mannion told The Times."I have nothing against Dolly Parton. Not that I know much about her except that she sang 9 to 5."That's about the top and bottom of my knowledge. And I think the literacy scheme is a good idea."My objection is over the timing. We have vital business to discuss, for example the siting of a power station in the middle of a nature reserve. And we have few enough council meetings as it is."Mr Mannion said he believed Parton was invited to the town because the Labour-led council leader Roger Stone was quite partial to her country and western charms."I suppose my complaints will fall on deaf ears and that some might say it's a storm in D-cup, or double D-cup," Mr Mannion said."But it's the principle."

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