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> 1670 Las Plumas Ave,
>    Suite C, San Jose, CA
>          95133
>     Fax : 408 923-2258
> Contact us toll-free at 1-877-408-INFO (4636)
>  Pacific Standard Time 9.00am - 5.30pm
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> 
> ImportNow.com Brings Internet Economy to Remote, Unwired Villages
> 
> Papua New Guinea Artisans Sell Crafts On-line at ImportNow.com's World
> Market
> 
>  SAN JOSE, Calif., Nov. 9 /PRNewswire/ -- ImportNow.com today announced
> that its on-line world market of distinctive international products is
> enabling remote Papua New Guinea villages to benefit from e-commerce
> even in the absence of electricity and phone lines.
> 
> Seven days away from "civilization," traditional villages like Kambot
> dot the riverbanks of Papua New Guinea's remote wilderness.  Having
> never seen a computer, Kambot villagers live much like their ancestors
> did centuries ago, relying on the river for fish, washing, and drinking
> water.  Their only communications link to the outside world is a simple
> radio, but with the help of ImportNow.com, they are now tapping into the
> Internet economy.
> 
> ImportNow.com, an on-line international marketplace owned by
> Infostores.com in San Jose, Calif., scours the world to bring hundreds
> of unique, high-quality products to U.S. shoppers.  This month, the
> company will begin selling hand-carved crafts from Papua New Guinea
> villages, including storyboards from the village of Kambot.  Instead of
> traveling halfway around the world, U.S. consumers can shop like
> international travelers from the comfort of their homes simply by
> logging on to www.ImportNow.com.
> 
> "By enabling artisans worldwide to sell their crafts over the Internet,
> we can offer U.S. consumers extraordinary treasures while also
> benefiting the families and communities of the craftspeople," said John
> Chen, ImportNow.com's chief executive officer and co-founder.  "As
> today's Internet economy eliminates geographic boundaries, we bring the
> world to our customers while bringing our customers to the world."
> 
> Already offering items from 16 countries, ImportNow.com aims to be the
> premier source of quality, unique products from around the world.  Many
> of ImportNow.com's products are made in limited quantities and
> previously haven't been available outside of their country of origin,
> making them a collector's dream.
> 
> The Story Behind The Storyboards
> 
> In a land brimming with cultural diversity -- 800 languages are spoken
> nationwide -- the Papua New Guinea villages along the Sepik River and
> its tributaries are renowned for their fantastic carvings.  But due to
> their remote location, villagers are rarely able to sell their native
> crafts to art buyers and tourists.
> 
> The power of the Internet changes this dynamic.  ImportNow.com
> merchandisers travel directly to these villages, buying top-quality
> items that are then sold online at www.ImportNow.com.  The villagers
> gain a valuable income that lets them supplement their basic resources,
> while U.S. consumers gain access to their extraordinary craftsmanship.
> 
> In Kambot, art has been a part of village life for centuries. Three
> brothers -- Zacharias, Ignas, and Paulas Kramhave -- create storyboards
> based on ancient bark paintings.  The brothers carve and paint
> traditional legends and scenes of village life onto the boards in raised
> relief, creating artwork that shares both their culture and unique
> lifestyle.
> 
> "The Kambot artisans create world-class crafts," noted Jane Lim,
> ImportNow.com's Papua New Guinea buyer.  "In addition to storyboards,
> the villagers carve figurines that represent guardian angels, bringing
> good luck to hunting expeditions or to the people who buy them.
> ImportNow.com enables these remote craftspeople to share this beautiful
> artwork and fascinating culture with the world."
> 
> Bringing The World To You
> 
> ImportNow.com's mission is to bring the world to its customers with
> fascinating products and stories from each continent.  In addition to
> Kambot carvings, the company is also featuring this month products from
> other Papua New Guinea provinces, including decorative spirit masks,
> hand-carved bowls and ancestral totem poles.
> 
> ImportNow.com's dedicated merchandisers have traveled to numerous other
> remote locations as well.  From Malaysia, Mary Jeyakumar's exquisite,
> hand-painted plaster plaques will enchant American buyers, while
> colorful crafts from the northern hill tribes of Thailand and Burma will
> inspire imaginations later this month. ImportNow.com partners are
> working to deliver additional works from artisans worldwide, including
> handicrafts from the Runggus and Bajau tribesmen of North Borneo.
> 
> ImportNow.com isn't only looking to please its customers, however.  The
> company is also dedicated to providing a value proposition to its
> artisans. ImportNow.com pays competitive prices for the products it
> purchases, going out of its way to provide remote craftsmakers with
> access to the Internet economy. The company also assists communities
> with development projects with several resources, if requested.
> 
> "At ImportNow.com, there are people behind our products," explained
> Daniel Lu, ImportNow.com's chief operating officer and co-founder.  "Our
> strategy is to create a win-win situation for both our purchasers and
> suppliers."
> 
> About ImportNow.com
> 
> ImportNow.com is an online world market owned by Infostores.com, a
> privately held company headquartered in San Jose, Calif.  ImportNow.com
> lets U.S. consumers shop like international travelers from the comfort
> of their homes simply by logging on to www.ImportNow.com.  The company's
> merchandisers travel the continents seeking unique and beautiful items,
> including creative collectibles, decorative pieces, distinctive jewelry,
> and art prints from around the world.  To find out more about
> ImportNow.com, visit www.ImportNow.com or contact the company toll-free
> at 877-408-INFO.
> 
> SOURCE  ImportNow.com
> 
> CO:  ImportNow.com; Infostores.com
> 
> ST:  California, Papua New Guinea
> 
> IN:  MLM REA
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> SU:
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> 11/09/1999 16:37 EST http://www.prnewswire.com