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Boater. com Acquired By Boating. com

2011-12-27T18:36:00.000-08:00

Boater. com Acquired By Boating. com

(PRWEB) May 20, 2000

Contact: Chris Benham

Boating. com

(713) 520-5050

Pr@boating. com

--Boating. com Leads Consolidation Of Online Marine Industry--

Houston, TX - May 16, 2000 - Boating. com, the most popular online destination for the marine industry and boating enthusiasts, has acquired Boater. com, one of the oldest web sites focused on aquatic activities. The previous owner sees this action as the first step in the creation of a single portal for the industry.

"Consolidation is inevitable, and Boating. com is the dominant marine brand online," said Hanno Ginn, founder of Boater. com. "Their momentum is testament to their demonstrated desire to partner and work with the existing infrastructure of the boating industry. Boating. com is clearly the best positioned boating brand to dominate the entire industry."

"We are pleased to add both Boater. com and Flying. com to the Boating. com family," said Tom King, Boating. com V. P. Internet Strategies and Chairman. "Leading the consolidation of the online recreational marine and travel industries reenforces Boating. com's position to meet the needs of marine manufacturers who sell business-to-business and to consumers."

Boating. com is the strategic partner of the majority of Top 25 boat shows in the industry and owns more than 350 marine and recreational domain names, including Flying. com. To discuss partnership opportunities with Boating. com or Flying. com, contact Tom King at tom. king@boating. com.

About Boating. com

Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Houston, Tx., Boating. com is the premier web site for the boating and fishing community. Through strategic partnerships and alliances, Boating. com provides visitors with the most relevant and up-to-date boating information, as well as the most comprehensive site for purchasing marine-related products and services. Boating. com is privately held. Boating. com is a registered trademark of Boating. com, Inc. All other product names referenced are the property of their respective owners and are hereby acknowledged. More information about Boating. comis available by visitng www. boating. com, e-mailing pr@boating. com or calling (713) 520-5050.

New Package Holiday Inspiration Site Launches

2011-12-25T15:55:00.000-08:00

New Package Holiday Inspiration Site Launches

Packageholiday. com is a new non-commercial website aiming to provide inspiration, tips and suggestions on booking vacations for travellers from around the world. Containing holiday reviews, integrated video clips of inspiring destinations and information on the top package holiday tour operators, packageholiday. com is aiming to become one of the top resources for finding great holiday destinations.

(PRWEB) September 18, 2008

Everyone knows that the Internet provides a plethora of websites offering great vacation packages (http://www. packageholiday. com/vacation-packages/) and travel bargains, but along the way, many fail to provide true holiday inspiration for travellers and real-world advice for travel to their chosen destinations. The new Package Holiday (http://www. packageholiday. com/) website at packageholiday. com is a non-commercial, unaffiliated and independent site aiming to fill a gap in the market, offering not only inspiration but important information on how and where to book your holiday for the best possible experience.

The website contains a growing selection of reviews from real experiences in hotels and holiday hotspots, aiming not only at inspiring the reader, but at informing the potential visitor of what to expect beyond the promotional brochure blurb. Visitors to the website who have visited the holiday destinations reviewed are also able to contribute their own comments to assist others in the decision making process.

In addition to the reviews, Package Holiday also scours the web for video clips of destinations, tours and trips by reviewers and brings them together into a Destination Videos (http://www. packageholiday. com/destination-videos/) section. Many of these holiday destination videos are short clips provided by travel journalists and show both commercial and more unusual locations, alternative types of holiday and often the culture of a specific location or holiday resort.

To accompany the reviews of holidays (http://www. packageholiday. com/holidays/) and video clips, packageholiday. com also aims to provide information relating to booking vacation packages and trips abroad on the Internet. While everyone knows there are hundreds of tour operators providing online holidays, many sites are confusing to use or offering deals that fall well short of being good deals. Packageholiday. com provides ongoing reviews of a selection of online travel booking sites and compares the features, deals and usability to assist travellers in finding the right site for their needs.

If you are looking for inspiration or information on booking your vacations, or if you're after real-world reviews of package holidays (http://www. packageholiday. com/packageholidays/) abroad, then stop by packageholiday. com and check out the wealth of information on offer.

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Bell Aquaculture Announces Breaded Yellow Perch Product Line & Launches Bell Perch Online Ordering System

2011-12-20T09:04:00.000-08:00

Bell Aquaculture Announces Breaded Yellow Perch Product Line & Launches Bell Perch Online Ordering System

Yellow perch - the sweet, mild tasting fish everyone loves, especially at Friday Night Fish Fries - is now officially back in time to kickoff the Lenten season. The rollout of Bell Aquaculture's breaded yellow perch products and launch of the Bell Perch™ Online Ordering System means ample supplies of yellow perch fillets will now be available year around. Bell Aquaculture owns and operates of the nation's largest yellow perch farm in Albany, IN, with corporate headquarters and production facilities nearby in Redkey, northeast of Indianapolis.

Redkey, IN (PRWEB) February 8, 2010

Bell Aquaculture, owner and operator of the nation's largest yellow perch (Perca flavescens) farm, is rolling out its breaded yellow perch line and concurrently launching the Bell Perch™ Online Ordering System. The announcement is made by Norman McCowan, President & CEO, who says for the past year, as the farm has been building out, Bell Perch has only been available through restaurant partners and various public sales and special events, such as the annual Purdue University Ag Alumni Fish Fry.

Bell will continue to form restaurant partnerships as it grows and participate in special events, but now consumers will be able to purchase both the breaded yellow perch fillets and Cajun nuggets online at http://www. bellperch. com (click the 'Order Online' tab). Here's more information about the Bell Perch breaded products, now available in orders of either five or 20 pounds (unbreaded fillets will be available in the near future):

Frozen Breaded Fillets

Bell's breaded yellow perch fillets, with a slightly lemon pepper taste, are just like what we used to have in the days of yesteryear - and maybe better, before overfishing of lakes and environmental perils. Further, Bell's panko breading is just the right balance of tangy and mild, and the fillets cook best in canola oil in just under 3 minutes. (see recipes at the Web site for specific cooking instructions - http://www. bellperch. com/gallery/?cid=6 ).

Cajun Nuggets

Yellow perch has always been a Cajun seafood favorite, and now a new southern dream come true: the spicy kick of Cajun seasoning paired with the sweet taste of Bell Perch. Perfect for appetizers or even as a whole meal, these Bell Perch Cajun Nuggets will be your favorite Bayou seafood.

The newly harvested fish only travel 5 miles to be processed and are quickly frozen to maintain flavor and freshness. It's unique that Bell processes its own harvested fish, thereby maintaining vertical integration and control over every step of the process from 'farm to fork.'

"The greatest difficulty in recent years has been the availability of yellow perch out of Lake Michigan and Lake Erie - the two predominant lakes for the supply of wild-caught yellow perch," explains McCowan. "Which means restaurants that were typically serving customers who enjoy the taste of yellow perch and individual consumers, just couldn't get the supply. Or, in some cases, they are getting lesser quality fish and selling it as yellow perch."

Further, according to McCowan: "The yellow perch we're raising, the Bell Perch, is a higher quality product from the standpoint there is no real possibility of contaminants entering into the food chain during their growth. We have absolute control over our water supply, since they are raised in-house there is no opportunity for bird predation, pesticides or herbicides to get into the flesh of the fish that you and I might sit down to eat."

Yellow perch is one of the most popular of all North American pan fish. It has a mild, sweet flavor with firm white flesh and low fat levels, making it a favorite in residential and commercial kitchens alike. There's no taste difference from wild-caught like some other farmed species. In years past, yellow perch was the fish typically served at Friday Night Fish Fries in the Great Lakes region, particularly during Lent (the period prior to Easter).

The vision for a yellow perch farm was born when Chairman & Founder Michael Miller became personally interested in aquaculture in 1994. After studying this science and becoming involved in the Indiana Aquaculture Association, Inc. (IAAI), he developed a dream to bring the local and personal favorite, yellow perch, back to the area. Miller has been involved with the IAAI for 12 years, including holding the position of secretary/treasurer until recently.

As Miller says, "What started out as an idea on a Post-it note, ended up being 17 file cabinets of information." So after more than 12 years of research, consulting fish experts and a lot of hard work, Bell Aquaculture was formed in 2005.

Bell Aquaculture is committed to these four guiding principles in producing its fish:

1) Controlled indoor environment
2) Toxin & mercury free - no hormones used
3) Healthy growth
4) Gentle to the environment

About Bell Aquaculture

Bell Aquaculture, headquartered in Redkey, IN, is a producer and processor of farm-raised fish for restaurants and consumer use. Initial production facilities, dedicated to yellow perch, are located in Albany, IN, and comprise the nation's largest yellow perch farm. Visit http://www. bellaquaculture. com

Direct link to online ordering: http://www. bellperch. peachhost. com

Direct link to Bell's restaurant partners: http://www. bellperch. com/index/Product/WhereToGetBellPerch. asp

Contacts:

Maggie Holben, Absolutely PR http://www. absolutelypr. com - 303-984-9801 or 303-669-3558

Jodi Bertram, Realistic Marketing http://www. realistic-marketing. com - 913-484-7361

Link to Norman McCowan's related interview on the Hoosier Ag Radio Network 2/10/10: http://ow. ly/1rosJ

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1-Forex. com Has Recently Added A Currency Conversion Tool To Its Forex Trading Information Homepage

2011-12-20T07:41:00.000-08:00

1-Forex. com Has Recently Added A Currency Conversion Tool To Its Forex Trading Information Homepage

The basic unit of Forex trading is the currency pair, and many times forex traders as well as people just traveling or doing business need to have the current exchange rate between currencies with a simple tool.

(PRWEB) December 16, 2005

Forex trading has recently become one of the favorite money making activities for many people around the world, and everyday there are more and more men and women from all walks of life that want to join this great financial opportunity.

Before the internet era, forex trading was an activity reserved only to the big players, banks, brokerage firms, in short; only wealthy people. But the arrival of the internet and the trading platforms available for downloading to the computers of regular citizens have come to transform the face of forex in a few years.

With the ever increasing amount of trade between countries together with the increase in traveling, either for business or pleasure, around the world there is always the need for many people of knowing what the exchange rate between the countries involved in the trading or travel plans is at the moment.

You usually can find some of the most important exchange rates between major currencies (USD, EUR, AUD, JPN, CAD) at the bank or even at the airport once you are there. But not all currencies are always listed in the bank and you may want to know the currency exchange rate at your destination before arriving to the airport.

Considering this issue and as an extra service to the forex trading community, 1-Forex. com has released a currency conversion tool the will help visitors in need to know what the exchange is between any currency in the world to convert this foreign currency to his particular local currency, no matter how big or small the country or local economy is.

This tool is easy to use, first choose the currencies you want to compare from the menu and then type the amount of currency in the corresponding window, click convert and you will have the equivalence in a few seconds.

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BISNAR | CHASE Named as Co-Counsel in Product Liability Lawsuit Against Isuzu

2011-12-18T02:09:00.000-08:00

BISNAR | CHASE Named as Co-Counsel in Product Liability Lawsuit Against Isuzu

The California auto defects lawyers of BISNAR | CHASE (http://www. BestAttorney. com) have been named as co-counsel in an auto defect product liability case against Isuzu.

Newport Beach, California (Vocus/PRWEB) November 16, 2010

The California auto defects lawyers of BISNAR | CHASE (http://www. BestAttorney. com) have been named as co-counsel in an auto defect product liability case against Isuzu.

The lawsuit was filed by Gilbert, Ollanik & Komyatte, P. C., a leading Colorado automotive product liability law firm, specializing in auto defects and product safety. The suit alleges the 2001 Isuzu Rodeo manufactured and sold by the defendant and its subsidiaries and affiliates was defective and failed to properly protect Idaho residents Stacey Schrock and Christina Monroe from severe personal injuries during an October 2008 rollover accident. The case is pending in the Orange County Superior Court of California, case # 30-2010-00419235.

The defendants listed in this case are the following:

Isuzu Motors Limited
Isuzu North American Corporation Isuzu Motors America, LLC (through its predecessor Isuzu Motors America, Inc.)
Subaru of Indiana Automotive, Inc. (through its predecessor Subaru-Isuzu Automotive, Inc.)
Isuzu Manufacturing Services of America, Inc.
Isuzu Motors America, Inc.
Isuzu Technical Center of America, Inc.
American Isuzu Motors Inc.
Fuji Heavy Industries, Ltd.
Takata Corporation
TK Holdings, Inc.
Takata Seat Belts, Inc.
TI Holdings, Inc.

Isuzu Rodeo Rollover Accident Severely Injures Two Women

According to court documents, Stacey Schrock and Christina Monroe, both residents of Idaho, were the properly-restrained occupants of a 2001 Isuzu Rodeo as it traveled westbound on Interstate 84 near Highway 27, close to the town of Burley, Idaho on October 24, 2008.

Even at legal highway speeds, the driver was unable to maintain control of the Isuzu Rodeo as it careened toward the center median. In an effort to regain control, the driver over-corrected the vehicle's steering upon which the SUV went into a non-recoverable broadside skid. It rotated clockwise and rolled over, causing the ejection of the plaintiffs who sustained severe and traumatic personal injuries, including massive brain injuries and paraplegia, in the crash.

Numerous Isuzu Rodeo Defects Alleged

The lawsuit alleges the 2001 Isuzu Rodeo was wrought with a variety of defects, including the following:

Insufficient lateral and roll stability to keep the vehicle upright during cornering and handling maneuvers by ordinary drivers within reasonably foreseeable roadway and traffic conditions.

Defective and unsafe seats and seat backs that failed during the crash sequence, not only allowing the plaintiffs to careen backwards, but also facilitating their ejection through the rear passenger window.

Defective and unsafe seat belts, which failed during the crash sequence, further facilitating the ejection of the plaintiffs through the rear passenger window.

The use of defective and unsafe glass and glass glazing in the side and rear windows which completely failed during the crash sequence, allowing the plaintiffs to be ejected from the vehicle through openings in the windows.

"Not only were the defendants aware the Isuzu Rodeo was defective and dangerous, they failed to fix the problems or warn the public about those problems," said Brian Chase, partner at BISNAR | CHASE and co-counsel in the case. "Despite the availability of simple solutions that would fix these problems, the defendants chose to cut costs at the expense of human safety."

According to Chase, these solutions include the following:

An electronic stability control system that uses electronic sensors to monitor steering commands, brake pressure and engine torque, to prevent rollover and side slip crashes.

The use of wider and stronger metal in the seats, seat backs and seat connectors, to prevent seat and seat back failure during crash sequences.

The use of laminated glass and protective glazing, to prevent the vehicle's windows from breaking and causing openings through which occupants could be ejected.

"For just a few hundred dollars, Isuzu could have corrected these problems yet it chose to advance its own pecuniary interests," said Brian Chase. "As a result, two innocent women will suffer for the rest of their lives."

The lawsuit seeks damages for severe personal injuries and pain and suffering; emotional and mental distress; disfigurement, loss of bodily function and impairment; past and future medical expenses; loss of past and future wages and earning ability; and court costs.

About Gilbert, Ollanik & Komyatte, P. C.

Gilbert, Ollanik & Komyatte, P. C. Colorado automotive product liability lawyers represent injured people and their families in lawsuits against some of the world's largest corporations. Since its inception in 1969, the firm's product safety lawyers have focused on litigation involving auto accidents and rollovers where people are seriously injured or killed because of automobile defects. The firm's attorneys have recovered more than $150 million dollars in verdicts & settlements on behalf of injured consumers in states across the country, including Colorado, Iowa, Missouri, California, Nebraska, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Florida, Texas, Utah, Washington, Georgia, West Virginia, New Mexico, Wyoming, and Illinois

About BISNAR | CHASE

The BISNAR | CHASE California personal injury attorneys of Newport Beach represent people who have been very seriously injured or lost a family member due to an accident, defective product or negligence throughout the country from their California headquarters. The auto defects law firm has won a wide variety of auto defect cases against most of the major auto manufacturers, including Ford, General Motors, Toyota, Nissan and Chrysler. Brian Chase is the author of the most up-to-date and comprehensive auto defect book available today, Still Unsafe at Any Speed: Auto Defects that Cause Wrongful Deaths and Catastrophic Injuries. For more information, visit Mr. Chase's blog at http://www. ProductDefectNews. com.

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Business Leaders Need Not be Under The Weather of Avian Flu

2011-12-15T15:56:00.000-08:00

Business Leaders Need Not be Under The Weather of Avian Flu

How will the out break of Avian Influenza effect our organization? CO2 Partners, LLC, an organizational leadership consulting business, in partnership with The Business Development Group, has released a free briefing for businesses and organization to become better informed about the Avian Flu and how they can prepare themselves.

Wayzata, MN (PRWEB) June 7, 2006

CO2 Partners, LLC, an organizational leadership consulting business, in partnership with The Business Development Group, has released a free briefing for businesses and organization to become better informed about the Avian Flu and how they can prepare themselves.

"Flu pandemics are like earthquakes, hurricanes, and tsunamis, they occur. There's going to be another one. There have been ten in the last 300 years. It's important to understand that when you’re preparing for pandemic influenza, you're preparing for something that will happen….(H5N1) is the most powerful influenza virus we've seen in modern human history." --Dr. Michael Osterholm

Dr. Osterholm is director of the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy (CIDRAP), associate director of the Department of Homeland Security's National Center for Food Protection and Defense (NCFPD), and professor in the School of Public Health, University of Minnesota. He is also a member of the Institute of Medicine (IOM) of the National Academy of Sciences. In June 2005 Dr. Osterholm was appointed by Michael Leavitt, Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), to the newly established National Science Advisory Board on Biosecurity.

It is estimated that only 18% of all U. S. companies have any plans in place to meet the issues of an outbreak of the Avian Flu as it relates to a human pandemic influenza or fear of a pandemic. If the Avian Flu gets to the U. S. it may well have only a minor impact to the stakeholders. If however, it mutates into a human pandemic influenza, the economy could easily become paralyzed. People would isolate themselves in their homes, thus stop going to work, school and public venues. Unemployment insurance and government support services would be difficult if not impossible to access. As time continued banking, food supplies, the Internet and phone services would become disrupted. It is estimated a pandemic could cause up to 30% of all small businesses to go into bankruptcy. Referring back to the nightmare results of Katrina, as an example, it is easy to predict that the number could easily go higher.

An AI outbreak in the U. S. will have little impact on most individuals. In contrast, however, a human epidemic in the U. S. or even overseas would impact a greater number and create fear and disruptions on a global basis. A pandemic could be biblical in global devastation. It would impact the U. S. military, police and other security aspects of daily life. Few if anyone would not be touched by death and sickness.

· 57% of Americans reported concern about the spread of Avian Flu.

· 15% said they were very concerned

· 20% believe they or a relative will get the Avian Flu.

· 75% said they would avoid travel.

· 71% said they would avoid public events

Current government recommendations for families and business suggest the stockpile of critical supplies before a human pandemic occurs. It is estimated that these supplies should last from 3 weeks to 3 months and depend on the impact to the logistics of a community. Companies should create work at home plans and provide key employees with “Flu Kits” as preparation for the contingency that the virus migrates into a human transmittable strain. A pandemic event could last 12 to 18 months.

At the time of this writing, no human AI-related pandemic virus has been identified. The U. S. food supply remains safe and world health agencies are working to control this aggressive bird-related disease that has been in existence for centuries if not longer. But that could all change if this virus mutates. And many elite scientists believe it's not just a matter of if, but when.

Peter Lytle's “Avian Influenza and Human Pandemic Influenza Briefing” is a terrific first step toward preparing yourself and your organization for an outbreak of Avian Flu. In this educational presentation, you will be given:

· A clear, simple primer about the Avian Flu (AI), its impact on animal populations, and the potential impact on humans

· A government/industry report card on preparedness—both for controlling AI in poultry and a potential human pandemic

To learn more about how to obtain this free 87 page PowerPoint brief and reference sources for statistical information visit us at http://www. co2partners. com/letter. htm (http://www. co2partners. com/letter. htm) and please send others to our site to benefit from this critical information.

Family and individual plans are available from the CDC and can be accessed on their website: www. pandemicflu. gov/ (http://www. pandemicflu. gov/).

Other planning support can be accessed through The Center for Infectious Disease, Research & Policy (CIDRAP) www. cidrap. umn. edu/ (http://www. cidrap. umn. edu/).

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Westmont Hospitality Group Awarded 2010 Passport to Prosperity Ontario Employer Designation

2011-12-13T12:02:00.000-08:00

Westmont Hospitality Group Awarded 2010 Passport to Prosperity Ontario Employer Designation

Westmont Hospitality Group was recognized by the Ontario Minister of Education as an elite employer for supporting experiential learning in the province of Ontario.

Toronto, ON (Vocus/PRWEB) January 11, 2011

Westmont Hospitality Group was the proud recipient of the 2010 Passport to Prosperity Ontario Employer designation on Nov. 22, 2010 at a special Queen’s Park event in Toronto that also marked the official launch of the first-ever Experiential Learning Week in Ontario. Westmont was recognized for its commitment to providing meaningful work opportunities through experiential learning for high school students in the province of Ontario.

“We recognize that our people are our greatest asset,” says Robert Pratt, chief operating officer, Westmont Hospitality Group. “Not only are we aware of the benefits received by students who participate in this program, but we also enjoy the fresh perspective and energy that students bring into the workplace. We believe this ultimately enhances the service extended to our hotel guests.”

The award was presented to Robert Pratt, chief operating officer, Westmont Hospitality Group and Kaval Verma, area director of human resources, Westmont Hospitality Group at the awards ceremony on Nov. 22, 2010 by the Honourable Leona Dombrowsky, Ontario Minister of Education.

“Valuable workplace experiences give students a genuine insight into the day-to-day realities of working in a hotel and help those considering a career in hospitality to make pivotal career decisions,” added Pratt.

Last year Westmont provided cooperative education placements for more than 50 students in 25 of its hotels across the province. The company also participates in career fairs and classroom presentations in addition to providing work placements at its hotels. Many students who have previously participated in these experiential learning programs now have full-time positions in a number of Westmont’s Ontario hotels.

Passport to Prosperity is an Ontario-wide initiative to promote the benefits of school-work partnerships, recruit partners to work with schools, and provide resources to facilitate these partnerships, for the benefit of employers and high school students.

About Westmont Hospitality Group
Westmont is one of the largest hotel operators and managers in Canada with over 170 hotels from many respected brand names in the hospitality industry including Best Western, Comfort Inn, Delta, Fairmont, Hilton, Holiday Inn, Holiday Inn Express, Quality, Radisson and Sheraton, Staybridge Suites and Travelodge, 143 of which are owned by InnVest REIT. With hotels conveniently located in or close to most major cities, airports, conference centres, universities and tourist attractions, it is the most versatile hotel company in Canada – perfect for sport travel, group travel, leisure travel and business travel.
For more information visit http://www. InnVestREIThotels. com.
© 2011 Westmont Hospitality Group. All rights reserved.

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South Florida Custom Publisher Promotes Senior Art Director

2011-12-08T15:30:00.000-08:00

South Florida Custom Publisher Promotes Senior Art Director

First Marketing, a custom communications firm, promotes Ms. Kimberly Ryan from Senior Art Director to Creative Director. Office headquarters located in Pompano Beach, Florida.

(PRWEB) August 9, 2002

Pompano Beach, FL, August 7, 2002

First Marketing recently promoted Kimberly Ryan to Creative Director of Marketing. In her new position, Kim Ryan will ensure the quality and brand-consistency of the companyÂs marketing materials.

Kim is a seven-year veteran of First MarketingÂs headquarters office. In her previous position of Senior Art Director, Kim was responsible for creating a new look for First Marketing when a re-branding took place in 1999. The corporate identity guide she created was recognized and published in the 30th Creativity Annual award competition. Kim also comes with experience as Senior Art Director for the telecommunications team at the company, where she successfully served external clients.

Kim holds a BachelorÂs Degree in Art Management from Barry University in Miami Shores, Florida, which she credits as giving her a good foundation for her career.

First Marketing is a national company based in Pompano Beach, Florida. The company specializes in developing and delivering ongoing customer communication programs for its clients. The custom marketing programs help build loyal customer relationships and integrate a variety of media in order to increase customer value and achieve critical business growth objectives. Examples of media used to achieve these goals include electronic newsletters called NetLetters(sm), interactive tools, print newsletters, e-mail broadcasts, postcards, new customer kits, calendars, and online ordering.

Established in 1972, First MarketingÂs dedicated teams of 163 professionals serve clients in the banking, investment, health, telecommunications, automotive, travel, grocery and retail industries.

First Marketing is a member of the Direct Marketing Association (DMA) and is owned by Taylor Corporation of Mankato, Minnesota. Its Web site is www. first-marketing. com.

For more information, contact Ellen Sagnard at 954.956.3239.

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Motorhome Association Welcomes All RVs to Georgia Family Reunion and Motorhome Showcase

2011-12-07T01:20:00.000-08:00

Motorhome Association Welcomes All RVs to Georgia Family Reunion and Motorhome Showcase

Family Motor Coach Association (FMCA), an international organization for motorhome owners, is inviting towable RVs to its gathering in Perry, Georgia, in March 2011.

Cincinnati, Ohio (Vocus/PRWEB) December 01, 2010

Family Motor Coach Association, based in Cincinnati, Ohio, has announced that it will welcome not only motorhome owners but also owners of other types of self-contained RVs when the group meets in Perry, Georgia, in March 2011.

While membership in the association is open only to motorhome owners, FMCA leaders recognize that this represents only one segment of the RV family, and during a recent meeting they made the decision to open the Georgia event to towable RVs as well.

FMCA’s 85th Family Reunion and Motorhome Showcase will take place March 14 through 17, 2011, at the Georgia National Fairgrounds & Agricenter. This represents the association’s seventh visit to Perry but the first time towable RVs have been included in the mix.

“The Georgia National Fairgrounds has become a popular place for RV rallies, and with its spacious parking facilities and convenient location just off Interstate 75, the FMCA Executive Board decided that this would be a great location to open our motorhome event to all RVs,” commented Judy Czarsty, FMCA national senior vice president/acting national president. “As our friends in Georgia would say, ‘Ya’ll come.’ Join us for some good-old-fashioned fun and RV fellowship and learn firsthand about the motorhome lifestyle.”

Owners of self-contained towable RVs will pay the non-member rate for attending the event. This fee will include a one-year subscription to Family Motor Coaching magazine, the association’s official monthly publication.

The early-bird non-member rate is $205; after February 7, 2011, the non-member rate becomes $235. For a space with electricity, the non-member early-bird rate is $380; $410 after February 7. These vehicles will be parked together in a zipper parking format for the owners’ convenience. Any motorhome owners who have friends with towable RVs may opt to park with them in these special lots.

Activities abound at FMCA’s international events. In fact, attendees often have a difficult time deciding how to divide their time. The choices are many. One of the important elements of these gatherings is an exhibition of motorhomes. Major manufacturers and dealers display hundreds of motorhomes, and RV components and accessories also are available for inspection.

Another important element will be a full complement of informative seminars. RV owners will be able to expand their knowledge with regard to a variety of topics, from motorhome maintenance to microwave-convection cooking.

Tours to explore local attractions will be offered. In addition, opportunities for taking part in various social events — including morning coffee hour and an ice cream social — present themselves to attendees.

Evenings are no less action-packed. Sunday evening, March 13, will be devoted to movie night, with refreshments and plenty of fun and fellowship. Monday evening will bring the “Motorhome Preview” event, with a sneak peek at the motorhome exhibits, capped off by a fireworks display. On Tuesday evening, pianist Mac Frampton and the Hollywood Hills Orchestra will treat audience members to his “rock-alternative” sound.

Country music star Lorrie Morgan will light up the stage on Wednesday evening as she performs many of her biggest hits, as well as her newer tunes. Professional speaker and humorist Jeanne Robertson will leave the audience in stitches on Thursday evening as she shares some of her amusing life experiences.

With exhibits, seminars, entertainment and plenty of fellowship, FMCA's Perry 2011 gathering promises something for everyone. And this time, all RVers are encouraged to join in on the fun.

For additional information about FMCA’s 85th Family Reunion and Motorhome Showcase or to register, visit FMCA. com or call (800) 543-3622 or (513) 474-3622.

About Family Motor Coach Association • Enhancing The Motorhome Lifestyle

Family Motor Coach Association (FMCA) is an international organization for families who own and enjoy the use of self-contained, motorized recreation vehicles known as motorhomes. The association maintains its national headquarters in Cincinnati, Ohio, and currently has approximately 100,000 active member families. FMCA offers its members a number of benefits, including a subscription to its monthly magazine, Family Motor Coaching; an emergency medical evacuation program; trip routing; mail forwarding; and group rates on an emergency roadside assistance program. Perhaps the most important benefit of FMCA membership is the camaraderie and friendships that develop among people enjoying the common interest of motorhome travel and recreation.

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Certified Aviation Services Wins Bid for Maintenance Services at 3 Airports for Virgin America

2011-12-04T11:56:00.000-08:00

Certified Aviation Services Wins Bid for Maintenance Services at 3 Airports for Virgin America

Certified Aviation Services (CAS) is pleased to announce a new contract for aircraft line maintenance services in support of Virgin America at 3 locations: Las Vegas, NV (LAS), San Diego, CA (SAN), Seattle, WA (SEA). Service starts October 1, 2009.

Ontario, California (PRWEB) October 9, 2009

"Virgin America's stellar reputation for reinventing the typical domestic travel experience is not lost on CAS. We have worked hard to reinvent maintenance services for our customers and our close partnership with Virgin America is as testament to that capability, giving them the tailored support they require when and where they need it." - John Landherr, President, CAS

Earlier this year, CAS was proud to be the team that installed Virgin America's new Gogo® In-flight Internet service on their entire Airbus fleet which gave them the distinction of being the first airline to offer all of their customers easy access to the internet on every single flight. CAS also took over performance of all heavy maintenance checks for the entire Virgin America fleet in May at CAS' hangar facility in San Bernardino, CA as well as several modification programs. Additionally, CAS has supported Virgin America's latest route expansion into Orange County / John Wayne Airport which began in May.

With 19 years of experience, CAS is a world-class provider of line and heavy maintenance, appearance services and aircraft modification services for commercial and military aircraft. CAS distinguishes itself by providing its customers with innovative, cost-effective solutions when and where they need it. Currently, CAS has 19 locations throughout the United States and holds two FAA 145 repair station licenses, servicing virtually every aircraft in operation. CAS provides services in ANC, ATL, BWI, DEN, IAH, LAS, LAX, LGA, LGB, ONT, ORD, PDX, PHX, SBD, SAN, SEA, SFB, SFO and SNA. For more information about CAS, visit the CAS website at www. CertifiedAviation. com.

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Puridiom Procurement “Tightens Up the Ship” for VSE Corporation

2011-10-05T09:05:00.000-07:00

Puridiom Procurement “Tightens Up the Ship” for VSE Corporation

Implementation of the Puridiom Enterprise Procurement solution results in dramatic savings for highly regarded customer, VSE Corporation. The top ranking government contractor recently purchased and implemented the procurement solution to automate a semi-manual purchasing process and has gained control and visibility of spend, automated approval workflows, and ensured corporate policy compliance. In addition, the ability to store, track, and view purchasing data has significantly eased the burden of federal audits.

Mechanicsburg, PA (Vocus) November 2, 2010

In a newly published case study, VSE Corporation’s procurement challenge and subsequent solution is profiled. The case study follows the process of defining the problem, the selection process, implementation, department buy-ins, and the end results. A section on lessons learned offers advice for other organizations thinking about or in the beginning stages of automating their processes. “Involve management and users in the requirements gathering, evaluation process, and implementation planning. This will get you buy-in,” offers VSE’s Chief Information Officer Dave Chivers. “Take time to think through all of the details.”

Puridiom continues to work with VSE to help them employ best practices to increase bottom line savings and assist with analysis of production data to forecast, track trends, and evaluate histories. To read the entire case study go the Puridiom website or the SDCE website.

About Puridiom

Puridiom is the most comprehensive Procure-to-Pay solution provider to offer Cloud and Licensed platforms for organizations of all sizes and industries. For over 27 years, Puridiom has streamlined function in the supply chain with innovative technologies, providing dynamic personalized services and extensive domain experience. The easy-to-use software and team strategies enable organizations to gain a competitive position and transform business into a strategic resource savings solution. Solutions include: Enterprise Procure-to-Pay, Puridiom Xpress, Strategic Sourcing, Catalog Content Management, Supplier Enablement, Invoice Automation, AP Outsourcing, and Travel Management. E-Procurement consulting services are also provided.

About VSE Corporation

VSE is a diversified Federal Services company of choice with over 50 years of experience in solving issues of global significance with integrity, agility, and value. VSE is dedicated to making their clients successful by delivering talented people and innovative solutions for logistics, engineering, IT services, construction management and consulting. For additional information on VSE services and products, please see the Company's website at or contact Randy Hollstein, VSE Vice President of Sales and Marketing, at (703) 329-3206.

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Unique Christmas Gift Idea from Lark Tours

2011-10-04T13:35:00.000-07:00

Unique Christmas Gift Idea from Lark Tours

Lark Tours has the perfect idea for a unique Christmas gift: its luxurious 12-day “Mists of Africa” vacation in South Africa. Best of all, when this trip is booked as a Christmas gift, Lark Tours is including an extra day of activities, meals, and accommodations for free.

Raleigh, NC (PRWEB) November 11, 2009

Looking for a unique Christmas gift to give loved ones this holiday? Tired of fighting traffic, perusing through magazines, and searching the web each holiday season for unique Christmas gift ideas? Lark Tours has the perfect idea: a luxurious, all-inclusive vacation in South Africa.

Lark Tours’ exotic 12-day “Mists of Africa” vacation in South Africa is the answer for those searching for a unique Christmas gift. “This vacation,” said Colin Camu, President of Lark Tours, “is one of our all-time most popular trips since it combines private travel, luxury, and southern Africa’s major highlights in a 12-day experience. It really is the perfect vacation in Africa."

Best of all, Lark Tours is offering a free night at MalaMala Game Reserve, inclusive of all meals and a full day of safaris, when this vacation is booked as a Christmas gift. Alternatively, choose a free night at Le Quartier Francais in the Cape Winelands, with a complimentary day of visiting the local vineyards and a 5-course gourmet dinner at the award-winning Tasting Room.

Lark Tours will take care of every detail and every arrangement, from beginning to end, including sending a beautifully wrapped box to each recipient of this unique Christmas gift. To learn more, visit Lark Tours’ Christmas promotion website today: http://holidays. larktours. com (http://holidays. larktours. com)

About the “Mists of Africa” luxury vacation in South Africa: On this trip, experience the best of Cape Town, including three nights at the award-winning Cape Grace Hotel located in the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront. Next spend two nights at The Victoria Falls Hotel where the views of Victoria Falls, considered to be one of the seven natural wonders of the world, are simply stunning. After a one-night layover in Johannesburg's stellar Grace in Rosebank, embark on world-class safaris in MalaMala Private Game Reserve, located adjacent to Kruger National Park. Learn more at http://www. larktours. com/mists-africa-trip (http://www. larktours. com/mists-africa-trip)

About Lark Tours: Based in the United States, Lark Tours is a full-service tour operator that takes an uncommon approach to travel, one that is unique to its industry: it focuses solely on private luxury vacations and safaris in Africa. By concentrating its efforts exclusively in South Africa, Namibia, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Mozambique, Botswana, Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, and other nearby countries, Lark Tours is able to continually deepen its knowledge of these regions and provide all its guests with magnificent vacation experiences. Learn more at http://www. larktours. com (http://www. larktours. com)

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Award Winning Screenwriters Receive Endorsement and Positive Feedback of the Script WLAC Nashville

2011-10-01T02:56:00.000-07:00

Award Winning Screenwriters Receive Endorsement and Positive Feedback of the Script WLAC Nashville

The Script WLAC Nashville has been endorsed by The Southern Legends Association and The Southern Legends Entertainment and Performing arts Hall of Fame.

(PRWEB) June 2, 2005

Award winning Independent Screenwriter/Director Nashvillian Don Boner and award winning Screenwriter Chera Federle today announced that they have received the endorsement and positive feedback about their new screenplay WLAC Nashville. Mr. Boner whoÂs prior feature Losers Lounge was winner of the best Film Noir 2004 Bare Bones International Independent Film Festival and his second feature Somewhere In Indiana is distributed by Echelon Entertainment.

WLAC Nashville is a fictional dramatization of the late night WLAC disc jockeys who played Rhythm and Blues during the 50Âs through the early 1970Âs. The 50,000-watt radio station beamed its signal to over 15 million listeners in 38 states and overseas. These deejays influenced a new generation of young men and women, black and white and launched the careers of many R & B legends, paving the way for Rock and Roll.

Hoss Allen, John R., Gene Nobles, and Herman Grizzard have all passed away. But as sound goes on forever, their words remain out there, traveling at 50,000 watts, as the music they played continues to inspire future generations.

The Script WLAC Nashville has been endorsed by The Southern Legends Association and The Southern Legends Entertainment and Performing arts Hall of Fame. Bobby Morris of the The Southern Legends Entertainment and Performing arts Hall of Fame is doing a story on how the screenplay was written.

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The script has been read by Michael Gray, curator, Country Music Hall of FameÂ® and Museum, Night Train to Nashville, http://www. countrymusichalloffame. com/programs/nttn_program_.html (http://www. countrymusichalloffame. com/programs/nttn_program_.html)

Terry Stewart of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum has read the script and is supportive of the project

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R&B songwriter and legendary R&B producer Ted Jarrett, of Nashville Tennessee, has read the screenplay and supports the project.

John Rhys, of BluePower plans on doing a web cast on WLAC and the WLAC Script. http://www. bluepower. com/ (http://www. bluepower. com/)

Rockabilly Hall of Fame inductee Matt Lucas has read the script and is very supportive of the project. Matt provided background material for the script. http://www. rockabilly. nl/artists/mattlucas. htm (http://www. rockabilly. nl/artists/mattlucas. htm)

Bob Timmers of the Rockabilly Hall of Fame has read the script and loves the story believing ÂThis story has to be toldÂ http://www. rockabillyhall. com (http://www. rockabillyhall. com)

Former Nashville Scene reporter Beverly Keel is reading the script.

Margaret Richbourg, John RÂs widow was thrilled that a script had been written about her late husband. Bebe Evans, Hoss AllenÂs daughter, was very happy to hear that a script about her father has been written. Both ladies are reading the screenplay.

Dawn Upshaw, three-time Grammy Award winner, and worldwide celebrity opera singer who is the granddaughter of the late Herman Grizzard is reading the script.

Don Boner attended the New York Film AcademyÂs four-week intensive workshop in 2002. Don wrote and directed the award winning feature Losers Lounge in 2003 ( best Film Noir 2004 Bare Bones International Independent Film Festival ). In 2004 Don wrote and Directed the feature Somewhere In Indiana that is distributed by Echelon Entertainment.

Chera Federle is an optioned screenwriter and her scripts have made it to the final round of the selection process for the 2002 Sundance Feature Film Program, as well as placing in the quarterfinals of the 5th Annual Fade In Screenwriting Awards. A dramatic short she wrote reached the top three in the American Zoetrope short script review process in June 2003.

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Top 10 Family Friendly Activities on Charleston's Resort Islands

2011-09-28T05:47:00.000-07:00

Top 10 Family Friendly Activities on Charleston's Resort Islands

Charleston's beach resorts have a reputation for easy access to family-friendly fun. ResortQuest offers visitors ways to enjoy lodging and special benefits while visiting on vacation or business.

Charleston, SC (PRWEB) September 15, 2008

The resort islands of Charleston, SC are fast gaining a reputation as a mecca for family-oriented fun. Kiawah has been voted the No.2 island to visit in the United States by Conde Nast Traveler and a Top 10 Winter Island Getaway by LIFE Magazine. Seabrook Island features one of the few Equestrian Beach Rides on the east coast and boasts one of the top 25 ranked tennis clubs worldwide, according to Tennis Resorts Online. Isle of Palms (http://www. resortquestisleofpalms. com) and Wild Dunes are continually cited as a top destination by Travel + Leisure, Tennis Magazine and Golf Digest. There are plenty of things to do, and a spectacularly preserved natural environment in which to enjoy them. Here are just a few:

1. Enjoy miles of sun swept Atlantic beachfront.
2. Rent bikes and ride the many miles of paved trails.
3. Play on one of 16 top resort and area golf courses.
4. Try a tennis clinic or round robin on soft composition courts.
5. Head to a marina and rent an outboard runabout or take a sail.
6. Take a kayak tour with a local nature outfitter.
7. Try an open air Lowcountry oyster roast or catch of the day.
8. Take a carriage or walking tour of Charleston's historic district.
9. Tour the plantations' beautiful gardens and preserved houses.
10. Take a harbor cruise or sunset nature cruise to watch the dolphin.

ResortQuest offers visitors to Kiawah Island, Seabrook Island, Isle of Palms (http://www. resortquestisleofpalms. com) and Wild Dunes exciting ways to save, while staying in fully-equipped private homes, villas and cottages. The area offers miles of pristine beach, championship golf, tennis, biking, nature tours, shopping, dining, water-related activities and more. A program called ResortQuest Privileges offers special rates and discounts on activities, tours, dining, and shopping from area venues. Historic downtown Charleston is just a short drive away from the beaches. Call 1-866-253-3633 to find out about special discounts on Isle of Palms (http://www. resortquestisleofpalms. com) and Wild Dunes vacation rentals or lodging on Kiawah and Seabrook.

About ResortQuest
ResortQuest, one of the nation's leading vacation rental and resort real estate companies, provides a one-stop resource in North America's premier resort destinations. ResortQuest Charleston (http://www. resortquestcharleston. com) is the largest vacation rental company serving Charleston and the beach resort islands of Kiawah, Seabrook, Isle of Palms, Wild Dunes and Sullivan's Island. ResortQuest has offices located on Kiawah Island, Seabrook Island and Isle of Palms, South Carolina.

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THE HEALTH ACTION NETWORK ANNOUNCES ÂRETHINKING MENTAL ILLNESSÂ PROCOVERY TRAINING CONFERENCE, OCTOBER 3-4, 2003 AT USC DAVIDSON CONFERENCE CENTER

2011-09-27T18:21:00.000-07:00

THE HEALTH ACTION NETWORK ANNOUNCES ÂRETHINKING MENTAL ILLNESSÂ PROCOVERY TRAINING CONFERENCE, OCTOBER 3-4, 2003 AT USC DAVIDSON CONFERENCE CENTER

On October 3 and 4, 2003 at the USC Davidson Conference Center, the Health Action Network, is holding a 2-day Procovery Training Conference, ÂRethinking Mental Illness: The Power of Procovery,Â co-sponsored by the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health and hosted by the USC School of Policy, Planning and Development. Procovery is an innovative healthcare-community empowerment model can transform the lives of those with serious mental illness.

Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) September 21, 2003 -

Day Procovery Training Conference, ÂRethinking Mental Illness: The Power of Procovery,Â co-sponsored by the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health and hosted by the USC School of Policy, Planning and Development.

The training will be conducted by Kathleen Crowley, Director of Procovery Training and Development for the Health Action Network and author of The Power of Procovery in Healing Mental Illness: Just Start Anywhere.

ÂIt is easy to feel paralyzed by what seems an overwhelming task of overcoming serious mental illness,Â said Crowley. ÂBy studying individuals who have succeeded in overcoming mental illness, we have identified basic inspirational principles and concrete, practical, proven strategies that donÂt cost more, donÂt take more time, but use the power that all individuals haveÂconsumers, family members and staffÂregardless of the limitations of symptoms and systems. Regardless of whether an individual can ÂrecoverÂ in the traditional sense of Âreturning to a prior state of healthÂ, all individuals can move forward to procover, to find and build new dreams and new purpose in life.Â

The Health Action Network is a 501(c)(3) non-profit (www. procovery. com) new to Los Angeles with the mission of empowering individuals in healthcare. Randy Stratt, Executive Director, said, ÂWe have identified a model of 8 principles and 12 strategies for overcoming mental illness that can change lives for consumers and families, and a Procovery Circle community empowerment model that we look forward to bringing to Los Angeles. Much of what makes a difference in overcoming mental illness revolves around finding inspiration and hope, and developing practical skills for life with illnessÂthese are paths that faith and community organizations travel better than anyone. The fact is that health care organizations can only do so much, and with health care costs continuing to spiral, community-healthcare collaborations will be central to preventing a crisis of mental health care. Procovery can serve as a bridge in building these collaborations.Â

Stratt continued, ÂThere is an entire industry aimed at teaching skills to maximize use of our educational systemÂfrom study skills to testing preparation to school selection to learning centers. ShouldnÂt there be a comparable industry to teach skills to navigate and maximize use of our much more complex mental healthcare system?Â

The Power of Procovery in Healing Mental Illness: Just Start Anywhere was written as a fundraiser with all profits going to support the Health Action Network. The book has a foreword by William Anthony, Ph. D., Executive Director and Professor, Boston University Center for Psychiatric Rehabilitation. The Power of Procovery is available online (http://www. procovery. com (http://www. procovery. com) and http://www. amazon. com (http://www. amazon. com)) and directly through the Health Action Network. Crowley served on Tommy ThompsonÂs Wisconsin Blue Ribbon Commission on Mental Health and speaks, trains and consults nationally on Procovery.

Stratt noted, ÂProcovery can positively impact the stigma of mental illness by helping individuals with mental illness to attain productive and fulfilling lives. At times of budget crises it is more important than ever to do something different. Procovery teaches us to do more with less by doing differently. Ironically, the stigma of mental illness touches funding as wellÂas we expand our work, the Health Action Network is actively seeking benefactors, philanthropists and foundations to help expand and disseminate this innovative and transformative work through a series of Pilot Procovery Partnering Projects.Â

Community Event Notice: Rethinking Mental Illness: The Power of Procovery. A 2-day Procovery Training Conference. October 3-4, 2003, USC Davidson Conference Center. Hosted by USC School of Policy, Planning and Development and co-sponsored by County of Los Angeles Department of Mental Health. Attendance is limited and pre-registration required. Information and registration at http://www. procovery. com (http://www. procovery. com) or by calling the Health Action Network at 323-571-0659.

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Cyndy Nordyke of Smart Price Travel will partner with Chef David McMillan for a Holland America European Cruise in September of 2007

2011-09-25T06:57:00.000-07:00

Cyndy Nordyke of Smart Price Travel will partner with Chef David McMillan for a Holland America European Cruise in September of 2007

(PRWEB) May 11, 2007

We are excited to announce that Cyndy Nordyke, of Smart Price Travel, located in Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex, is partnering with Celebrity Chef David McMillan for Holland AmericaÂs Mediterranean Enchantment Cruise in conjunction with Food & Wine magazine. The cruise will depart out of Rome, Italy on September 8th, 2007. Cyndy is an experienced travel agent and meeting planner who specializes in giving guests personal service. She has been planning meetings internationally for over 15 years and has been in the travel industry for over five years. One of her specialties is group cruises for conferences and meetings. She plans to be on the cruise to make sure her clients are well taken care of and will be accompanied by her husband, Spencer, who is a European Travel Specialist, also.

Chef David, a California native, studied fine arts and sculpture at Boston University before a stay in Europe set him on a culinary course which has taken him to Atlanta, Beverly Hills and LA as well as the wine country in France and California. David has been chef, owner and caterer for top-rated restaurants, hotels, Hollywood celebrities and world dignitaries. At the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta, David served as executive chef for the World Broadcasters division of the Atlanta Committee of the Olympic Games, where he was responsible for creating and preparing cuisine at seven dining facilities.

David is now chef and owner of 62 Main in Colleyville (www.62mainrestaurant. com). He has created a neighborhood restaurant that he would like to hang out in. The food is shaped from McMillan's Northern California roots and times that he spent working in Bordeaux, Burgundy and Napa. Fresh products play off of each other and are entwined together enticingly in a way that shows off wines, as well as creating great food.

Plush Creations is one of the sponsors of the cruise, which carries a line of Lifestyle & Travel Luxuries. Denise McMillan, the chefÂs wife and designer of all things Plush, has designed some very special gifts for the guests in Chef DavidÂs exclusive group going on this European Cruise. You can read more about David & Denise in the May issue of Southern Living Magazine in the Texas Living Section.

Chef David will be doing demonstrations for all the guests in the new state-of-the art Âshow kitchen at seaÂ, which is a part of a $13 million renovation to create the new Culinary Arts Center facilities. His specialty is food and wine parings, and you will be amazed at his personal touch and connection to the audience, plus suggesting what to eat while in the ports of call. The 10-day cruise is departing out of Rome and going to Monte Carlo, Pisa, Naples, Barcelona and other great ports of call.

Cyndy Nordyke specializes in group cruises for small - to medium-size corporations that desire to have their Âconferences at seaÂ, bringing a fresh new approach to help network and make connections to all those attending the cruise. She takes care of all of the details of working with the cruise lines, registering the clients, taking care of payments and even oversees the silk-screen printing of gifts for the cruise. It is like adding a new employee to handle a specialty conference. She limits the number of individual clients that she takes because she desires to give them personal service and expertise in planning their unique experience at sea. Cyndy uses the internet to her advantage and has online registration available to groups, therefore, clients can register directly for the event. You can find all the details of this Culinary Cruise, with prices starting at $1859.00 for the 10 days, along with more information and online registration at www. culinarywinecruises. com

Contacts:

Cyndy Nordyke

Smart Price Travel. com

Travel Agent

817-715-9283

Http://www. smartpricetravel. com (http://www. smartpricetravel. com)

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Best Hotel & Lodging Web site of 2008 to be Named by Web Marketing Association in Annual WebAward Competition

2011-09-24T07:02:00.000-07:00

Best Hotel & Lodging Web site of 2008 to be Named by Web Marketing Association in Annual WebAward Competition

The Web Marketing Association announces the call for entries for its 12th annual international WebAward Competition for Web site development at www. webaward08.org. The Web Marketing Association will once again name the Best Hotel & Lodging Web site of 2008.

West Simsbury, CT (PRWEB) April 17, 2008

The Web Marketing Association announces the call for entries for its 12th annual international WebAward Competition for Web site development at Web Award Web site. The WebAwards is the standards-defining competition that sets benchmarks for 96 industries, including hotel & lodging web sites, based on the seven criteria of a successful Web site. The deadline for hotel & lodging web sites to enter to be judged is May 31, 2008.

"The hotel and lodging industries are very competitive when it comes to Web development and companies can benefit from the independent evaluation of their online efforts," said William Rice, President of the Web Marketing Association. "Hotel & lodging web sites are especially strong in design and interactivity. Not only do they talk about the specific establishment, but many offer visitors a complete travel experience while generating additional revenue for the hotels."

Web sites are judged on seven criteria including design, innovation, content, technology, interactivity, copy writing and ease of use. Each WebAward entry is judged against other entries in its industry category and then against an overall standard of excellence.

All entrants benefit from receiving valuable feedback in terms of their specific scores compared against the average scores for their industry. They also may receive specific comments from the WebAward's professional judging panel on their Web site development efforts.

Winners of a WebAward in the hotel & lodging categories will also receive:

Image plaque or certificate of achievement
Increased visibility for their company
Marketing opportunity to promote the company website to the media
Links to your site from the highly ranked WebAward site to help SEO
Admiration of peers, friends and co-workers

Each year the Web Marketing Association names the Best Hotel and Best Lodging Website based on the scores submitted by the competition judges. Recent winners of the Best Hotel & Lodging Web site include:

2007 - Cendyn for Stonewall Resort
2006 - T3 (The Think Tank) for ExperienceMarriott. com
2005 - Open World, LTD for WARWICK International Hotels
2004 - Interactive Sites for The New York Palace web site
2003 - Open World Limited for Le Meridien Hotels & Resorts
2002 - FreeRun Technologies for Simpson House Inn

A complete list of past winners and the entry form for companies who wish to compete for 2008 honors can be found at the Best Hotel & Lodging Web site page (http://hotel. webaward. org).

Using the quantifiable data collected from more than 15,000 Web site evaluations over the past decade, the WebAwards has defined and recognized industry-specific benchmarks for successful Web sites in each of the seven judging criteria and released an Internet Standards Assessment Report to detail the findings of the study. A copy of the 2009 Internet Standards Assessment Report, including details regarding the hotel & lodging industry, will be provided to all participants.

Judging for the 2008 WebAwards will take place in June through August and winners will be announced in September. Judges will consist of a select group of Internet professionals who have direct experience designing and managing Web sites,-including members of the media, interactive creative directors, site designers, content providers and webmasters - with an in-depth understanding of the current state-of-the-art in Web site development and technology. Past judges have included top executives from leading organizations such as A&E Television Networks, Agency. com, Blattner Brunner, Bridge Worldwide, The Cincinnati Enquirer, Comedy Central, Disney, Euro RSCG, Ion Global, J. Walter Thompson, John Deere Company, New York Post Interactive, Organic, Inc., Refinery, R/GA, Saatchi & Saatchi, SAP, Starwood Hotels, Sun Microsystems, Warner Bros. Online, Xerox and Zugara.

The 2008 WebAwards are sponsored by the following leading organizations: Burst Media, PRWeb, AllBusiness, Misukanis & Odden, Small Army, ExactTarget, ad:tech conferences, NewsUSA, MediaPost's OMMA conference, TopRank Online Marketing, Creative Chocolate Printing Company, PhizzPop, Internet World UK, Search Engine Strategies, Webmaster Radio, Rovion's InPerson, Snap Shots and Website Magazine.

About the WebAwards
Now in its 12th year, the annual international WebAwards competition sets the standard of excellence in 96 industry categories by evaluating Web sites and defining benchmarks based on the seven essential criteria of successful Web site development. The goal of the Web Marketing Association, sponsor of the WebAwards, is to provide a forum to recognize the people and organizations responsible for developing some of the most effective Web sites on the Internet today. Entrants benefit from a Web site assessment by a professional judging panel and the marketing opportunities presented to an award-winning Web site. For more information, visit www. webaward08.org.

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Lose A Ring? TreasureTroop Finds Your Lost Valuables and Even Gold

2011-09-23T20:22:00.000-07:00

Lose A Ring? TreasureTroop Finds Your Lost Valuables and Even Gold

TreasureTroop is a leading provider of lost and found and gold prospecting services based in the USA. The management team is comprised of qualified explorationists credited with a high percentage of successful recovery. Using resourceful and sophisticated techniques with the latest in technology, tools and methods in its industry, TreasureTroop has expanded its client base to many individuals and organizations across the country, offering its confidential services to potential gold field landowners, and finding lost treasure for persons worldwide.

(PRWEB) August 17, 2005

ÂIf you think you might have gold on your land, just give us a call,Â said Phil Maher, CEO and founder of TreasureTroop, at a press briefing detailing the companyÂs services last week. It is not as unusual as it sounds. TreasureTroop has helped many people find untold riches in gold and other precious metals on their land in the past years of their operations, and holds an impressive record in successful recovery. Putting it down to its experienced and professional team of explorationists, a meticulous approach and using the latest in gold recovery methods, Mr. Maher adds Âwe employ careful research methods, immaculate planning, and the most modern and sophisticated techniques to achieve high rates of recovery success. We assure the highest degree of privacy in our dealings with our clients Â all our findings are strictly confidential.Â

TreasureTroopÂs methods include metal detecting, dredging, sluicing, high banking, panning, dry washing, vibration techniques, and trammels, as well as the incorporation of other cutting-edge technological tools in the field of gold prospecting. Based in San Francisco, California, the company extends its services to any part of the world. ÂWe travel nearly anywhere to offer consultation services, help with research, decipher the legal modalities for our clients and find the gold. We recover everything, from the finest of flour gold to the largest of gold nuggets seen by man. We deliver the most troy ounces of gold for every dollar our client spends than anyone else in the market,Â Mr. Maher added. TreasureTroop also offers free quotes for its gold prospecting service.

Additionally, the company helps its clients find valuables like jewelry, priceless heirlooms, and other expensive or sentimental objects of value that they might have lost. ÂWe offer creative solutions to our clientsÂ needs and problems, often going to great lengths, using metal detectors and other innovative methods to recover their valuable possessions for them,Â Mr. Maher continued. It is an important service that clients value, especially when reunited with a presumed lost priceless object.

TreasureTroopÂs client base covers many organizations around the globe. The companyÂs clients are deeply satisfied with their services, and can get free quotes before the treasure hunt commences. TreasureTroopÂs services are much sought after, usually filling their recovery calendar months in advance. ÂWe do advice our clients to make allowances so can schedule the work in a reasonable time frame,Â he clarified. ÂOf course, the more complex the project more lead time is required.Â With TreasureTroopÂs established reputation as one of the finest gold prospectors and lost and found services worldwide, most clients donÂt mind and feel TreasureTroopÂs services are worth waiting for.

For more information, please contact www. TreasureTroop. com

Contact:

Name: Phil Maher

E-mail: pr-81705@treasuretroop. com

Telephone no: (866) WILL-FIND / (866) 945-5346

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Kids Eat Free Package Now at Lake Buena Vista Hotel

2011-09-23T01:51:00.000-07:00

Kids Eat Free Package Now at Lake Buena Vista Hotel

Kids 12 Years Old and Younger Can Now Eat Free at the Courtyard Orlando Lake Buena Vista in the Marriott Village

Orlando, FL (PRWEB) April 30, 2008

With the price of food up almost five percent across the nation, Courtyard Orlando Lake Buena Vista in the Marriott Village is helping families keep costs down while on vacation. Their brand new Kids Eat Free Orlando Vacation Package lets kids 12 years old and younger eat free off of the children's menu for breakfast, lunch and dinner daily.

Keep your family's vacation affordable with the Kids Eat Free package at the Courtyard and enjoy quality time with the entire family. Make lasting memories with theme park trips, a refreshing indoor/outdoor swimming pools, video arcades and so much more at the Courtyard Orlando Lake Buena Vista Hotel in the Marriott Village.

The Kids Eat Free Orlando Hotel Package includes:

Deluxe guest room with one King bed and a sofa bed or two Queen beds
Kids 12 years and under eat free from the children's menu for breakfast, lunch and dinner

With a close proximity to Walt Disney World Theme Parks, SeaWorld, Universal Orlando Resort and other local attractions, this Orlando, Florida family hotel is perfectly positioned for days of endless fun.

About Courtyard Orlando Lake Buena Vista in the Marriott Village
The Courtyard Lake Buena Vista, Florida Hotel features a variety of unique amenities combined with an exceptional location, to produce a hotel that is perfect for both business and leisure travelers. This Orlando hotel near Disney World in Florida is situated only one mile from Walt Disney World Resort® and in close proximity to other top Orlando attractions, and boasts the ease of purchasing attraction tickets in the lobby and a convenient shuttle service. Start your day by enjoying a generous breakfast buffet with cooked-to-order items and then stop by the Food Court in the evening for ice cream, pizza, deli items, and coffee. Enjoy your getaway at the Courtyard Orlando, the premier Lake Buena Vista, FL hotel. For more information or to make a reservation, call (407) 938-9001 or visit http://www. marriott. com/hotels/travel/mcoly-courtyard-orlando-lake-buena-vista-in-the-marriott-village/ (http://www. marriott. com/hotels/travel/mcoly-courtyard-orlando-lake-buena-vista-in-the-marriott-village/).

For complete package details visit http://www. marriott. com/hotels/hotel-deals/mcoly (http://www. marriott. com/hotels/hotel-deals/mcoly)

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RV Travelers Promote Eco-Friendly Outdoor Recreational Equipment and Accessories via New Blog

2011-09-21T11:07:00.000-07:00

RV Travelers Promote Eco-Friendly Outdoor Recreational Equipment and Accessories via New Blog

Founders of RVFunExtras. com, Lee and Angie Olmstead developed an online business to distribute affordable recreational equipment and accessories, which are all ideally compatible with RVs. From inflatable boats, foldable electric bikes and cargo carriers to metal detectors and solar panels, their selection ensures excitement and adventure. Visit the site and its new blog to learn more about the merchandise.

Sandpoint, ID (PRWEB) February 26, 2010

Lee and Angie Olmstead are hooked on RV living and travel; as recreational vehicle owners for several years now, they have voyaged throughout the continental U. S. exploring new cities and enjoying new experiences. Currently, they are stationed in Arizona - residing in their RV, of course - for the winter months.

Fittingly, the couple launched a Web site, www. RVFunExtras. com, a year ago to spread the joy of RV travel to a nationwide audience through the distribution of affordable, outdoor recreational equipment and accessories. Of course, their product line is also an attractive option for non-RV owners. The brilliance behind their environmentally friendly merchandise is that it's foldable, inflatable and easy to store - ideal for travel, indeed.

To highlight a few of the remarkable products available, a diverse collection of inflatable boats make a trip to a lake or stream practically effortless; shoppers may choose from motor-mount boats, catamarans, kayaks, yacht tenders and essential accessories like life vests, electric air pumps and foldable electric outboard motors. Additionally, the Web site's collection of electric-powered bikes, mopeds and scooters is a standout feature; also available in foldable and lithium-powered options.

Shoppers are invited to visit the Web site's newly formulated blog, which will be used to describe outstanding features and functionality of their merchandise. This interactive tool, www. RecreationalEquipmentAdvice. com, will also host various video clips to demonstrate the benefits and durability of the products.

As a parting note, the Olmsteads would like to leave you with this message:

"Our mission is to offer unique products of the best value and quality that will be fun to use, providing our customers with many years of enjoyment and assurance of our continued, superior customer service. We are dedicated to the green movement, for our powered products use clean, quiet, electrical power."

About the Company:
RVFunExtras. com is owned and operated by Web entrepreneurs, Lee and Angie Olmstead.

Lee and Angie Olmstead
Www. RVFunExtras. com
(866) 916-1799

IePlexus, Inc.
Www. iePlexus. com

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'Sip 'n Slide' at South Boston Restaurant

2011-09-18T16:46:00.000-07:00

'Sip 'n Slide' at South Boston Restaurant

Guests Celebrate Summer with Specialty Sliders and Seasonal Sippers at 606 Congress Restaurant at the Renaissance Boston Waterfront Hotel

Boston, MA (PRWEB) May 31, 2008

Beginning May 28th, 606 Congress Restaurant at the Renaissance Boston Waterfront Hotel will launch "Sip 'n Slide," a new menu featuring savory sliders paired with specialty "mocktails" of fresh non-alcoholic beverages. Chef Toby T. Hill has created a mini sandwich and beverage trio perfect for a light bite for one, or to sample and share with a group of friends while dining in this Boston Seafood restaurant or the newly-opened terrace.

Sip 'n Slide at 606 Congress Restaurant is available beginning Wednesday, May 28 for lunch only for a mere $15 plus tax and gratuity. The special will include one choice of any "mocktail" beverage and a selection of three sliders from the following options:

"The Sliders"

Spicy Crab Cake BLT
A tangy twist on a comfort food favorite

606 Burger
Juicy mini burger with cheddar and onions

Shrimp Salad
Classic picnic fare with a New England nuance

"The Sippers"

Sun-Ripened Sour
A cooling combination of fresh lemonade and strawberries

606 Congress SpecialTea
Vanilla-infused iced tea served with citrus slices

Cherry Bomb
A faux fizz made with cherry juice and club soda

Chef Toby T. Hill, together with the creative direction of acclaimed chef and restaurateur Michael Schlow, opened 606 Congress at the new Renaissance oceanfront hotel in Boston, located in the vibrant Seaport District. 606 Congress features modern American cuisine with regional influences and is open for lunch Monday - Friday, 11:00 a. m. - 2:00 p. m. and for dinner Sunday - Thursday, 5:30 p. m. - 10:00 p. m. and Friday and Saturday from 5:30 p. m. - 11:00 p. m. For more information or reservations, please call 617-476-5606. For media information about 606 Congress, please contact Chloe Mata (cmata@baltzco. com) or Vanessa Vega (vvega@baltzco. com) at Baltz & Company-212-982-8300.

About Renaissance Boston Waterfront Hotel
The Renaissance Boston Waterfront Hotel is the newest addition to the Boston Harbor, and is a sophisticated downtown Boston hotel that stylishly reflects the vibrancy and aqua-elegance of the ocean. Blending contemporary design with state-of-the-art technological enhancements, this newly acclaimed Boston Harbor hotel is setting a new industry standard in innovation. Inspired by the sea, the Renaissance boasts luxurious guestrooms with lush amenities and breathtaking ocean vistas. Guests will experience exquisite service in creative spaces at this dynamic South Boston hotel, which blends a unique style with advanced technology for fluid business engagements and stunning social events. Conveniently situated as a flagship Boston Seaport District hotel, the Renaissance Waterfront offers easy access to Quincy Market, Faneuil Hall, Logan Airport, and the Financial District. With stylishly subtle aquatic influences and sophisticated accommodations, this magnificent Boston, MA hotel is a modern treasure in the city's changing tide. For more information or to make a reservation, call 617-338-4111 or visit www. renaissanceboston. com.

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American Airlines Improves Customer and Employee Feedback with Key Survey Enterprise Data Management Solution

2011-09-16T15:58:00.000-07:00

American Airlines Improves Customer and Employee Feedback with Key Survey Enterprise Data Management Solution

American Airlines, the world’s largest airline, renews Key Survey Enterprise Data Management License to improve service quality and company efficiency by gathering better customer and employee feedback.

Braintree, MA (PRWEB) February 26, 2007

The world’s largest airline – flying 98 million passengers in 2006 – American Airlines has incorporated Key Survey Enterprise Data Management Solution to compete in its heavily service-oriented industry. American Airlines leverages Key Survey’s main strengths such as ease of use and enterprise-wide scalability, to provide data collection throughout the entire company. Beyond deploying the Enterprise Data Management solution to collect customer feedback, American Airlines – with about 82,000 employees – has significant HR needs. With Key Survey, they can efficiently conduct employee performance management processes.

Key Survey’s ease of use and advanced set of features allows AA to rapidly create diverse and detailed surveys. In addition to American Airlines’ biweekly customer satisfaction surveys, the company conducts about eighty custom surveys a year for various departments that want specific customer information – anything from security to ticketing to in-flight service and meals. These surveys are quick to create and deploy, and provide the company with valuable feedback on specific areas.

“The great bulk of our general high-volume satisfaction tracking is done with Key Survey, along with about 75% of our specific research projects” said William Mitchell, American Airlines’ Managing Director of Customer Research. “We do custom surveys for almost every group in the company. Virtually every group in the company, from pricing to the people who schedule the airline to the flight attendant group, the airport group and the reservation groups – we basically do all their marketing research for them and for the most part we use Key Survey.”

“As a result of Key Survey information,” said HR Specialist Janice Chan, “we’ve changed the distribution ranges on the calibration process that we use for our performance management. “We’ve also changed some of the information that we have on our internal website so that the information is more easily accessible and transparent for our users. We’ve added computer-based learning resources and offered some additional training on how to have effective discussions regarding performance.”

Key Survey has enabled American Airlines to, enterprise-wide, gather actionable customer information. It’s also been a flexible data collection utility for other people and departments within the company – improving the flow of data and making AA more internally efficient and more responsive to customer needs.

About Key Survey

Key Survey, based in Boston, is the technology leader in online forms and survey software (http://www. keysurvey. com). The company provides web-hosted subscriptions for professionals who need to build and deploy sophisticated forms and surveys online. Key Survey’s core technology is an information collection utility designed to help companies gather data from any point, through any medium, and disseminate this information across the enterprise.

For more information visit www. KeySurvey. com

About American Airlines

American Airlines is the world's largest airline. American, American Eagle and the AmericanConnection ® airlines serve 250 cities in over 40 countries with more than 4,000 daily flights. The combined network fleet numbers more than 1,000 aircraft. American's award-winning Web site, AA. com, provides users with easy access to check and book fares, plus personalized news, information and travel offers. American Airlines is a founding member of the oneworld ® Alliance. Together, its members serve more than 600 destinations in over 135 countries and territories. American Airlines, Inc. and American Eagle Airlines, Inc. are subsidiaries of AMR Corporation. AmericanAirlines, American Eagle, AmericanConnection, AA. com and AAdvantage are registered trademarks of American Airlines, Inc.

For more information visit www. AA. com

Contact:

Olga Kurilenko

Key Survey

+380444869284

Www. KeySurvey. com

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TravelCLICK Ranks 35 on Crain's Fast Fifty

2011-09-16T02:54:00.000-07:00

TravelCLICK Ranks 35 on Crain's Fast Fifty

14,000 customers worldwide leverage award-winning solutions; hotels get major ROI lift when combining strategies.

Chicago, IL (PRWEB) July 8, 2009

TravelCLICK Inc. (http://www. travelclick. net/?utm_id=504), the leading provider of ecommerce solutions for the global hotel industry, has placed 35th in Crain's 2009 Fast Fifty list, published in Crain's Chicago Business. This is the third consecutive year Crain's has ranked TravelCLICK on its list, which highlights the Chicago region's best and most innovative public and private companies.

Crain's notes that "amid losses in the hospitality industry, TravelCLICK's revenue grew 15.7% in 2008 by helping clients outperform rivals by as much as 5%." Specifically, in the first quarter of 2009, TravelCLICK iHotelier® (http://www. travelclick. net/reservation-solutions/index. cfm? utm_id=504) Reservation Solutions customers collectively outperformed the market in revenue growth 78% of the time. While working with the industry's large chains, TravelCLICK also caters to independent hotels, helping them build award-winning websites (http://www. travelclick. net/internet-marketing-solutions/website-design/index. cfm? utm_id=504), optimize search marketing results, and advertise to travel agents. With annual revenue in excess of $175 million, TravelCLICK has been profitable from operations since 2003, with a steady growth in operating profit (EBITDA).

"We are pleased to again be recognized on the Fast Fifty," said Robert Post, president and chief executive officer of TravelCLICK. "With the global hospitality industry challenged this past year by a general downturn in travel, our top priority has been maintaining high visibility for our hotel customers." Post explains, "When times get tough, the temptation for many hotels frozen by fear is to withdraw. Nothing could be more damaging. Slashing rates, dumping inventory to third parties to buy occupancy, or cutting back on your marketing spend--these actions can destroy your pricing power, devalue your property in the eyes of consumers, and create downward pressure on your profits."

TravelCLICK advises its clients to combine strategies instead of cutting back. The more proven marketing tactics that are used together, the greater the ROI. TravelCLICK's study of over 300 PPC clients in 2008 shows as much as a 180% lift from a layered approach of pay-per-click advertising (http://www. travelclick. net/internet-marketing-solutions/pay-per-click/index. cfm? utm_id=504) (PPC), search engine optimization (http://www. travelclick. net/internet-marketing-solutions/search-engine-optimization/index. cfm? utm_id=504), and an interactive booking engine (http://www. travelclick. net/reservation-solutions/istay/index. cfm? utm_id=504) when compared to using PPC alone.

"Hotels should invest in strategies that have long-term value, are measurable, and help drive direct demand. Now is the time to focus on tactics that deliver higher ROI and are flexible in a fluctuating marketplace," adds Post.

Today, TravelCLICK serves over 14,000 hotel customers worldwide. Its comprehensive hotel ecommerce and revenue management solution, featuring distribution, intelligence, and a digital marketing agency--backed by industry insight and personalized service--enables hotels to drive consumer demand through the most effective channels, with focus on direct demand through their own websites. With TravelCLICK's award-winning iHotelier online reservations solution, guests book directly to the hotel through an easy-to-use, award-winning interactive booking screen, iStay®, that improves the online booking experience, brings higher online conversion rates, and creates incremental revenue opportunities for hoteliers. TravelCLICK is a global company, with international headquarters in Barcelona and over 45% of revenue generated outside the Americas.

About TravelCLICK Inc (www. travelclick. net):
TravelCLICK, the leader in hotel ecommerce solutions, provides a continuous flow of high-value online bookings to hotels worldwide. A uniquely comprehensive one-stop solution, TravelCLICK offers market intelligence, distribution, electronic marketing, and media solutions delivered with personal attention and local market expertise. With revenue optimization experts in every global market, we help our clients make better business decisions, generate greater demand from the right mix of channels, convert more shoppers to high-value guests, and increase revenue and profitability. Serving the hospitality industry since 1999, TravelCLICK has more than 14,000 customers in 140 countries with offices in Barcelona, Chicago, Dubai, Houston, Phoenix, Melbourne, Shanghai, and Tokyo.

Contact:
TravelCLICK, Inc
Katrina Pruitt-Andrews, Director of Marketing
Phone: +1 410 257 9154
Email: kpandrews(at)travelclick. net
300 North Martingale
Suite 500
Schaumburg, IL 60173
USA
Http://www. travelclick. net/?utm_id=504 (http://www. travelclick. net/?utm_id=504)

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XY7.com and Rapid Response Marketing, LLC. Launch a New Brand for 2007, Top Brand Rewards

2011-09-14T21:55:00.000-07:00

XY7.com and Rapid Response Marketing, LLC. Launch a New Brand for 2007, Top Brand Rewards

Many exciting things are happening in the world of online advertising and XY7.com continues to grow by leaps and bounds. In order to stay up to date with all the new trends and legal issues, XY7 has two announcements, one concerning new business development, and the other focusing on compliance.

Las Vegas, NV (PRWEB) February 7, 2007

XY7.com and Rapid Response Marketing, LLC. would like to introduce a new brand for 2007, Top Brand Rewards. By collaborating with an exclusive advertiser, XY7 will be delivering countless new exclusive one field submit offers in the near future. We have already launched 8 new deals including email address and zip code submit versions of "Top Brand Rewards -- Romantic Valentine's Day Package Email only", "Top Brand Rewards -- Apple MacBook or Gateway Laptop", and "Top Brand Rewards $750 gift card" in the past couple weeks. Get to the source of the deal, sign up as an affiliate with XY7.com and grab these offers today. We will pay 1.50 for every email lead and 1.25 for every zip code lead. As a consumer, visiting any one of the Top Brand Sites can qualify you for a number of free gifts ranging from gift cards to laptops and other merchandise. Qualification for gifts is based on satisfactory completion of a requisite number of various sponsor offers.

As XY7 grows, and takes on more projects, one major concern is to make sure we stay up to date with and adhere to all FTC Legal Guidelines. We want to take charge of all our business relationships and not only make sure that we are compliant in our practices but that our advertisers and affiliates are also 100% compliant. To further our knowledge on the subject XY7.com traveled to our nation's capital, Washington, DC. where on Thursday, January 25, 2007 we attended a public seminar held by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). This workshop was designed to help advertisers and marketers understand the legal issues surrounding both negative option plans and advertising on the internet in general. Some esteemed industry representatives spoke at this event including, but not limited to, Robert Sherman and Jerry Cerasale of the Direct Marketing Association (DMA), Susannah Fox of the Pew Internet and American Life Project, Linda Goldstein of the Electronic Retailing Association (ERA), Beau Brendler of Consumer Reports Web Watch, and David Mallen of the Council of Better Business Bureaus. Two main resources that were often the topic of discussion were the Dot Com Disclosures and the Advertising and Marketing on the Internet: Rules of the Road, both published by the FTC. Ultimately, what every marketer should keep in mind is that we do not want to mislead the consumer. We need to make sure all disclaimers are clear and conspicuous and that nothing is misrepresented. By operating in a moral and honest manner we can help increase the trust not only in our dealings with consumers but also the trust consumers have purchasing on the internet in general. Selling and advertising on the internet allows us so many choices and opportunities let us use this tool responsibly.

Please visit XY7.com often to see and read about all the new and exciting things that are happening! And if you are an advertiser please email ads at xy7.com.

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Sebastian, Florida Resort, Capt Hiram’s, Announces Redesigned Website

2011-09-14T01:27:00.000-07:00

Sebastian, Florida Resort, Capt Hiram’s, Announces Redesigned Website

Capt Hiram’s Waterfront Resort in Sebastian, FL, is excited to announce its new website. After going live, Capt Hiram’s has proven to be the one website locals, vacationers and businessmen can go to get the whole scoop on this relaxing and fun-filled Resort. Visit today to book a room or suite, grab a bite, see a live concert, boat, fish, or just kick back and enjoy the islandsphere on Sebastian’s waterfront.

Sebastian, FL (PRWEB) October 27, 2010

Capt Hiram’s newly redesigned website, http://www. hirams. com], is providing Sebastian, Florida, locals and nearby fun seekers with plenty to talk about. The new site’s features include a music-packed Events Calendar so you can plan to join the Capt at all of his upcoming concerts, details of the hotel, marina, fishing, boating, and other activities the Resort has to offer, extensive photo galleries featuring the property’s island flare including the onsite Boatique, and a revamped Things to Do in the Area page with details about all that the Sebastian, FL, area has to offer.

Capt Hiram’s has been offering Sebastian a taste of the islands since 1986 – offering a little something for everyone depending on mood or taste. For those seeking a raucous and hopping night out the SandBar is the perfect place to enjoy cocktails, fantastic food, and live entertainment every night of the week. Don’t feel like letting the fun end? Book a stay at the full-service hotel. Need to plan a more elaborate get together? Capt Hiram’s banquet and facility team can help you arrange the perfect private party, including weddings, birthdays, showers, and more; from luxurious to laidback, to suit every occasion. If your travels bring you by water, stop on over at marina Marker 66 along the Intracoastal Waterway and take advantage of the expert fishing tour guides, or simply stop in for a great meal at the waterfront restaurant. Water sports and other activities are also popular favorites. From family fun to romantic getaways to friendly parties, happy hour, girls’ night out, etc., Capt Hiram’s has it all.

Owner and founder of Hirams. com, Tom Collins, said, “We are so excited about the new site. We think the site reflects the fun and islandsphere that Capt Hiram’s offers to its patrons.”

The newly redesigned Capt Hiram’s website serves as a resource for anyone living in or traveling to the Sebastian, Florida area. It highlights everything this one-of-a-kind property has to offer with an imagery-rich aesthetic that lets the Capt’s charm shine through. News and updates on Capt Hiram’s are also available via Twitter, MySpace, YouTube and Facebook.

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Art Poly Sees Spike In Weather, Green Product Sales Due To Climate Change

2011-09-12T21:36:00.000-07:00

Art Poly Sees Spike In Weather, Green Product Sales Due To Climate Change

Promotional Product Usage Shifts To Accommodate New Demands Of Weather, Environment Change.

Brooklyn, NY (PRWEB) April 23, 2008

With global warming gaining more and more mainstream awareness, the business world is moving to accommodate this new sensibility with a re-focused approach for various organizational needs. Corporate marketing professionals are noticing a significant shift in the world of branding and promotional products; more specifically, because of global warming and an increasing eco-centric mentality, product giveaways at trade shows, conventions, and job fairs have changed from the standard to something more relevant to the times.

While promotional products have often followed several standards -- pens, polo shirts, business-card holders -- the staff at Art Poly have noticed a difference in what businesses have targeted. "At Art Poly, we've seen an increase in demands for weather-related products, such as branded umbrellas and rain ponchos," says Ruth Kay of Art Poly (http://www. artpromos. com). "This seems to coincide with the fact that global climate change has made rainfall more erratic. Businesses see value in giving people branded products that can help them out at the moment."

Art Poly offers a number of branding possibilities through giveaway and promotional products designed to help people through inclement weather. From a wide range of colors and sizes for umbrellas to branded sunglasses and rain ponchos, Art Poly's options and customizability gives businesses the flexibility to create a key takeaway item from a promotional event or a trade show that offers practical, everyday usage.

"The most effective promotional product is the one that will be remembered and used for practical purposes," says Yoel Katz, Marketing Consultant (http://www. ykatzmarketing. com) to Art Poly. "Little trinkets get thrown in drawers and forgotten about. With seasons and weather becoming increasingly unpredictable from climate change, rain protection is becoming quite popular. After all, at some time or another, everyone will need an umbrella."

While umbrellas and other weather-related products (http://www. artpromos. com/dept. asp? ID=39) are increasing in popularity due to climate change, the surge in green-friendly products and ideals is something else that Art Poly addresses. Green items, such as multi-functional beach bags, totes, and safe Polycarbonate bottles, are seeing higher consumer demand as the public shifts towards a more environmentally friendly attitude. By providing green promotional products, businesses are giving clients and trade-show attendees useful branded items while promoting a forward-thinking image.

"Green products as a whole are growing in market share. The next logical step is for this to filter into the business promotional world," says Kay. "The best thing about something like a Leisure bag (http://www. artpromos. com/dept. asp? ID=4), besides the fact that it helps the environment, is that it produces promotional possibilities of almost every kind. Anywhere someone will need a handle bag -- at the beach, boating, golfing, or shopping at a local store -- a business can have its logo and brand out in the public."

Art Poly has a full catalog of both weather-related and eco-friendly items that can be customized and branded for any business or organization. Visit www. artpromos. com to view Art Poly's complete online catalog.

About Art Poly
For more than 30 years, Art Poly Co. has sold high-quality branded products to businesses of all shapes and sizes. With a diverse catalog featuring everything from wearables to electronics to travel items and more, Art Poly performs in-house printing and embroidery to ensure that business branding and identity strategies can be optimally executed. Learn more at www. artpromos. com.

About Y. Katz Marketing (http://www. ykatzmarketing. com)
Based out of Brooklyn, New York, Y. Katz Marketing provides online and traditional marketing solutions for companies across a diverse range of industries. With a creative and talented staff, Y. Katz Marketing has earned the reputation of producing dynamic results that combine the best of skill set, technology, and innovation. Learn more at www. ykatzmarketing. com.

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Philadelphia Marriott Downtown Announces Modern Technological Renovations to Business Hotel Lobby

2011-09-10T21:32:00.000-07:00

Philadelphia Marriott Downtown Announces Modern Technological Renovations to Business Hotel Lobby

The Philadelphia Marriott Downtown hotel in Pennsylvania appeals to the modern business traveler with renovations and technology updates to the lobby space and hotel's restaurant.

Philadelphia, PA (PRWEB) June 18, 2008

Business travelers in 2008 use a hotel differently than they did in prior years according to research conducted by Marriott International. As a result, the Philadelphia Marriott Downtown has spent $6.3 million in modern renovations and technology upgrades to its lobby and restaurant to appeal to the needs of today's hotel guest.

The high-tech hotel Lobby (Reinvented) concept featured at the Philadelphia Marriott Downtown is a bold new way of activating the public space with innovative design, state-of-the-art-technology, and creative food and beverage concepts catering to the 24/7 work patterns of today's traveler.

The Downtown Philadelphia hotel's restaurant, called "13," features timeless American classics with a contemporary twist.

According to Bill Walsh, General Manager, "The layout and design of our new lobby allowed us to transform our under-utilized public space into differentiated experiences and comfortable zones where guests want to linger for working, socializing or relaxing. We have three zones: Social, Individual, and At Your Service."

HOW THE LOBBY (REINVENTED) CONCEPT WORKS
The Lobby (Reinvented) Concept knocks down traditional architectural barriers in the hotel lobby; thereby creating zones.

The "Individual Zone" is uniquely purposed to serve as a place of refuge and solitude. The renovated hotel lobby allows guests can indulge in work, recreation, or relaxation without being disturbed. The staging is upscale and residential - guests are surrounded with well-designed furniture, current newspapers and magazines, and other activities. Whether in search of secluded comfort or productivity, guests of this modern business hotel in Philadelphia will be able to enjoy current periodicals and wireless connectivity for their business or recreational activities.

The "Social Business Zone" enables groups of business travelers to relax in a lounge atmosphere, offering intimate tables for two where guests can converse with a glass of wine or gourmet treat, as well as other areas for impromptu meetings or breakout discussions. Throughout the day, the changing menu of food and beverages is complemented with a change in music and lighting.

The "At Your Service Zone" welcomes guests of this modern Philadelphia Marriott hotel throughout the day with a well-orchestrated choice of personalized, high-touch and efficient high-tech services. The one-stop service experience includes access to a personal assistant as well as a retail area that caters to guests' personal and business needs.

RENOVATION DETAILS
The concept renovation of the Downtown Philadelphia business hotel's Lobby (Reinvented) took a total of 4.5 months at a cost of $6.3 million dollars.

ABOUT THE PHILADELPHIA MARRIOTT DOWNTOWN
The Philadelphia Marriott Downtown hotel commands a towering presence in the heart of America's original capital. Surrounded by rich revolutionary history and culture, this Center City hotel exceeds the expectations of both business and leisure travelers. Business guests will enjoy the modern hotel in Downtown Philadelphia's close proximity to the Pennsylvania Convention Center and vacationers can take in the sights of Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell located within eight blocks. A collection of Philadelphia's finest restaurants are located on-site or within walking distance of the hotel in addition to the city's best shopping and entertainment venues. This business hotel in downtown Philadelphia, PA is easy to reach by any mode of transportation. Ideal for commuters, the Philadelphia Marriott Downtown is just one mile from the 30th Street Train Station and nine miles from Philadelphia International Airport. In addition to the desirable location, the hotel offers a variety of venues for wedding receptions, meetings, and conferences.

For more information about the newly renovated Philadelphia Marriott Downtown, visit: www. philadelphiamarriott. com.

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Spa Index, Guide to Day Spas and Stay SpasÂ, reviews The Phoenician, flagship property of the Starwood Hotels & Resorts Luxury CollectionÂ®, in Scottsdale, Arizona

2011-09-10T18:59:00.000-07:00

Spa Index, Guide to Day Spas and Stay SpasÂ, reviews The Phoenician, flagship property of the Starwood Hotels & Resorts Luxury CollectionÂ®, in Scottsdale, Arizona

The beautiful Sonora desert, spectacular grounds of this five-star resort, and its expert team of spa, wellness and sports professionals makes for an ideal setting to exercise the body and replenish the spirit

(PRWEB) July 21, 2004

Spa Index, a prominent online guide to day spas and stay spas, toured one of the United States most-respected wellness destinations this Spring. The Phoenician and the Center for Well-Being is part of Starwood Hotels & Resorts Luxury CollectionÂ®, and is spread over 250 picturesque acres located at the base of Camelback Mountain in Scottsdale, Arizona's Valley of the Sun.

"Many of our readers have remarked on not only their appreciation for the Centre for Well-Being Spa and the reasons for their yearly visits, but also the Centre's approach to spa treatments in the desert" said Kevin McClain, the founder and co-director of SpaIndex. Com. "After searching for a destination resort which caters to the luxury-minded discriminating traveler, the sportsman, and the spa enthusiast, I listened to reader recommendations, and noted the Centre is often cited as one of the ten best spa centers in the United States. I planned my visit see if I could really 'find it all' in this desert outside of Scottsdale."

"Just arriving at the Phoenician tells you that you will soon be enveloped in breathtaking beauty" said McClain. "From the landscaped circular driveway, to the view of Camelback mountain and the Sonoran desert, to the grand water fountain, each announces that you have reached a true destination resort."

The Centre for Well-Being, the centerpiece of The Phoenician, is a two-level, 22,000 square-foot spa with 24 private treatment rooms, a full-service salon, and retail boutique and fitness center offering state-of-the-art weight equipment. The Centre is also a peaceful sanctuary showcasing a serene Meditation Atrium.

McClain interviewed the Spa Director of the Centre for Well-Being, John DeFontes. Having interviewed dozens of spa directors and owners over the years, DeFontes was by far the most impressive, demonstrating a clear and simple vision for what a spa destination should and should not be.

When asked if the reputation of The Phoenician, one of the premier destination spas in the country, influences the menu of treatments offered spa guests, DeFontes answered that he is a spa purist, and believes all spa treatments should be tailored for the individual client so as to provide a mind-body experience. The Centre does take advantage of its ideal location, as well as the rich culture and history of its desert surroundings, by incorporating many native indigenous ingredients and ancient native American healing techniques into its spa treatments and therapies, but you won't find trendy treatments and gimmicks on the menu.

DeFontes added that spa clients would be better served in the long run by beginning a holistic program which permits them to establish a lifelong path, rather than indulging in a fad treatment which may sound enticing, but will not provide either an appropriate spa experience or any long-lasting value.

As a testament to DeFontes' vision and management style, over his seven year tenure with the Centre, many of his staff have flourished and done on to become prominent directors and specialists throughout the spa community, sharing his particular style of wellness.

One such employee is Joan Laubach, who created and has perfected one of the Centre's signature treatments, the AcussageÂ. Laubach is a registered massage therapist and licensed acupuncturist. She created the 80 minute combination acupuncture and massage to treat acute and chronic pain, enhance energy and regulate body functions, and has clients regularly returning to The Phoenician from all over the world. Laubach shared that she actually receives fan mail from those who claim their lives have been enhanced by her technique.

In addition to the well-regarded Centre for Well-Being, The Phoenician offers its guests world-class facilities for golf and tennis, most notably, the Tennis Garden. The Phoenician's tennis facility is steered by Director Yaz Tavatli. The Tennis Garden is simply outstanding. The garden offers twelve courts on site. Eleven are lighted playing courts with eight hard surface courts, one Wimbledon grass court, a Prestige Plexicushion surface on the Center court with true spectator seating, and, a rebound ace surface.

"I have been fortunate to play on three of the four surfaces of the grand slam events but I had not played on the Australian surface" said McClain. "The Phoenician is the only place in Southwest that has four different surfaces for the tennis aficionado."

All of the tennis pros for The Phoenician are either former satellite or tour pros with extensive collegiate team tennis experience.

"At the Phoenician's tennis garden, I discovered something about a good tennis pro" said McClain. "If they are professional, talented, and passionate about the game, they not only detect your flaws, they make you appreciate that they have done so. Instead of becoming chagrined or defensive, you actually want to plug through and improve your game."

"I came away from The Phoenician with a restored passion for many things" concluded McClain. "Good health. Wellbeing. Fitness. The Phoenician defines what a destination resort is all about, and sports and spa enthusiasts alike will find everything they need and desire on these grounds."

The 654-room Phoenician offers elegant accommodations, six restaurants, nine swimming pools, 12 tennis courts, championship golf (The Phoenician's Golf Club includes a championship 27-hole golf course, driving range, putting green, and pro shop, as well as daily clinics and private instruction), shopping, an extensive art collection, a Funician Club and the full service spa, salon and fitness center.

To read a detailed review about McClain's experiences on the The Phoenician's tennis courts, in the spa, and touring the grounds, visit the website for SpaIndex. Com: Guide to Day Spas and Stay Spas and visit the Featured Spas section.

Starwood Hotels & Resorts (NYSE: HOT) is one of the leading hotel and leisure companies in the world with more than 740 properties in more than 80 countries and 105,000 employees at its owned and managed properties. With internationally renowned brands, Starwood is a fully integrated owner, operator and franchisor of hotels and resorts including: St. Regis, The Luxury Collection, Sheraton, Westin, Four Points by Sheraton, W brands, as well as Starwood Vacation Ownership, Inc., one of the premier developers and operators of high quality vacation interval ownership resorts. For more information, please visit http://www. starwood. com (http://www. starwood. com).

SpaIndex. Com is a comprehensive online guide to day spas and stay spas, offering spa listings in 39 countries, tips for the spa enthusiast, online specials and promotions, recipes for spa cuisine and at-home spa treatments, and reader and staff reviews of some of the best spas in the world. Kevin McClain is the founder and co-director of the San Francisco Bay Area based SpaIndex. Com. He regularly tours and reviews spa resorts and destination spas for SpaIndex. Com, while additional executive staff tour and review day spas and urban hotel spas. SpaIndex. Com also operates SpaWireÂ, a spa, salon and wellness industry newsletter and forum. SpaIndex. Com is a member of the International Spa Association (ISPA) and The Spa Association (SPAA).

Conrad Hotels & Resorts Winning Brand Reaps Global Rewards

2011-09-10T16:21:00.000-07:00

Conrad Hotels & Resorts Winning Brand Reaps Global Rewards

Conrad Hotels & Resorts reveals a string of new awards and accolades from around the globe.

(PRWEB) November 18, 2007

The global contemporary luxury hotel brand, Conrad Hotels & Resorts, continues to go from strength to strength. Following the brand's announcements earlier this year of eight hotels under development or conversion, it has also revealed a string of new awards and accolades from across the globe.

Expedia's Insiders Select List has ranked the Conrad Indianapolis (http://conradhotels1.hilton. com/en/ch/hotels/index. do? ctyhocn=INDCICI (http://conradhotels1.hilton. com/en/ch/hotels/index. do? ctyhocn=INDCICI)) as seventh in its ratings of the top US hotels with spas. Hotels that make the Insiders' Select List are so exclusive they represent the top one per cent of more than 70,000 hotels on expedia. com. Hotels are judged using Expedia's 300,000 Traveller Opinions in addition to data and insight from hundreds of employees in destinations throughout the world.

The Conrad Bangkok (http://conradhotels1.hilton. com/en/ch/hotels/index. do? ctyhocn=BKKCICI (http://conradhotels1.hilton. com/en/ch/hotels/index. do? ctyhocn=BKKCICI)) has been named Best Business Hotel in Bangkok and was recently placed fourth in a poll of the best Asian business hotels by smarttravelasia. com. However, not content with just impressing the business traveller, the Conrad Bangkok's luxurious Seasons Spa, complete with ozone-treated swimming pool, whirlpool and jogging track, was ranked joint 10th in the Best Spa Hotel in the same poll. The hotel also received a glowing review from Travel + Leisure magazine which awarded an impressive 86.76 out of 100 points, ranking 24th in the list of the top Asian hotels. The same survey ranked the Conrad Hong Kong (http://conradhotels1.hilton. com/en/ch/hotels/index. do? ctyhocn=HKGHCCI (http://conradhotels1.hilton. com/en/ch/hotels/index. do? ctyhocn=HKGHCCI)) 10th in the Conference Hotel category. The Conrad Hong Kong was also this month announced as China's top hotel by readers of Travel + Leisure magazine, China.

In Singapore, the Conrad Centennial Singapore (http://conradhotels1.hilton. com/en/ch/hotels/index. do? ctyhocn=SINCICI (http://conradhotels1.hilton. com/en/ch/hotels/index. do? ctyhocn=SINCICI)) has been presented with the coveted 2007 Singapore Quality Award (SQA) and Service Excellence Award (SE) by SPRING Singapore (Standards, Productivity and Innovation Board), a statutory board under the Ministry of Trade and Industry, the first in SPRING Singapore's history to award two major accolades to an organisation at the same time.

Richard Blamey, Senior Vice President, Brand Management, said of the awards, "Our guests are the most discerning world travellers. To receive recognition for our quality of service from both guests and the luxury travel industry is testament to our team and the passion and distinction for which they constantly strive."

Conrad Hotels & Resorts (http://www. conradhotels. com (http://www. conradhotels. com)) is continuously growing and strengthening its global portfolio and currently has 17 luxury properties in leading urban and resort destinations globally. These include the recently announced Conrad Buenos Aires and the newest signing of the Conrad in Portugal, adjacent to the exclusive Quinta do Lago. This year will also see the exciting addition of the Conrad Maldives Rangali Island to the Conrad portfolio, effective 18 December.

For additional information, images or an interview with Richard Blamey please contact:
Oshy Phillips
Brand PR/Communications Manager
Conrad Hotels & Resorts
Maple Court
Reeds Crescent
Watford
UK
WD24 4QQ
Tel: +44 (0)20 7856 8261
Fax: +44 207 856 8418

Notes To Editors:

About Conrad Hotels & Resorts
Conrad Hotels & Resorts is the contemporary luxury brand of the Hilton Family of Hotels, with 17 hotels and resorts in key destinations across the globe. Conrad offers unique and personalized services for the discerning traveller, creating a world that celebrates individuality in every sense. Another eight Conrad projects are under development and conversion in Europe, the Bahamas, South America, the UAE, Thailand, the Maldives and China. All Conrad hotels and resorts participate in the acclaimed Hilton HHonors reward programme. HHonors membership, earning of points and miles and redemption of points are subject to HHonors terms and conditions.

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TrainingPeaks. com and PitFit Training Prepare Sam Hornish Jr. for the Poll Position at the Indy 500

2011-09-04T00:53:00.000-07:00

TrainingPeaks. com and PitFit Training Prepare Sam Hornish Jr. for the Poll Position at the Indy 500

PitFit Training helps tune the engines of IRL drivers through TrainingPeaks. com online training software.

Boulder, CO (PRWEB) May 24, 2006

TrainingPeaks. com (http://www. trainingpeaks. com (http://www. trainingpeaks. com)), the leading provider of online training technology is helping tune the internal engine of Indy Racing League’s Sam Hornish Jr. as he secures the poll position at the Indianapolis 500.

Hornish was introduced to TrainingPeaks. com by his coach Jim Leo of PitFit Training, http://www. pitfit. com (http://www. pitfit. com). Leo uses TrainingPeaks to monitor, analyze and plan Hornish’s physical training and Hornish loves having the web-software accessible 24hrs a day. Hornish explains “I am a bit of a data nut so I like looking at my training results. Obviously, that's what PitFit does for me as well, but having that information available keeps me motivated.”

Leo also said it makes sense that today’s top drivers take advantage of the latest technology in fitness training.

“Drivers in the Indy Racing League are used to analyzing tire pressure, gear ratios, wing configurations, and a host of other technical aspects of their race car,” Leo stated. “Why wouldn’t they put the same thought pattern into their fitness?”

Hornish said he and Leo communicate daily regarding his workout routine. “Jim will get on me if I am not logging my workouts because he knows that for me to be at 100%, I need to stick with my program.”

Besides monitoring his physiological data Hornish also relies on TrainingPeaks. com and PitFit Training to keep him on schedule, “Our schedules outside of the car can be very hectic, with sponsor appearances and travel. Having PitFit custom design my workouts to fit my sport and my schedule is the reason I am so fit. Waking up and knowing what specifically my workout is going to be that day eliminates the guesswork.”

The software programs provided by TrainingPeaks. com in conjunction with the training schedules provided by the PitFit Training staff have already proved to be a winning combination for PitFit clients. Hornish qualified for the poll position by setting a four-lap average of 228.9 mph and survived, with no injuries, a crash into the wall during Sunday's training session.

Training Peaks, LLC develops and maintains http://www. TrainingPeaks. com (http://www. TrainingPeaks. com) The Endurance Operating System for Athletes, Coaches and Active Lifestyle Participants.

PitFit Training http://www. PitFit. com (http://www. PitFit. com), develops driver-specific fitness, nutrition and human-performance programs to expressly address the physical and mental demands of the motorsports industry. Contact: Jim Leo, President, 317-388-1000.

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How Far Will Golfers go for a Luxury Holiday?

2011-09-04T00:51:00.000-07:00

How Far Will Golfers go for a Luxury Holiday?

WorldGolf. com explores the rising use of private jets and the many options available for those looking to add a little luxury to their golf getaway.

TORONTO, Ontario (PRWEB) April 1, 2004 -

ÂHow Far Will Golfers Go for a Luxury Holiday? Private Planes Put the Fairway Beside the Runway. Just as special occasions call for chauffeured livery around town, golfers can splurge on a private air charter to garnish a special holiday.

This week on WorldGolf. com, Staff Writer, Chris Traber explores the rising use of private jets and the many options available for those looking to add a little luxury to their golf getaway.

With the new age of security alerts and screening procedures, traditional air travel is arduous and time consuming. For those fatigued of having to hurry up and wait, there is an alternative in the sleek form of private air charters Â the winged equivalent of a limousine with all the luxurious perks, pleasures and price premiums.

If you dream large and have the budget to match, Traber suggests GolfahoyÂs Wednesday to Sunday luxury package to golfÂs Valhalla. For $22, 400 (U. S) each, based on 12 travelers, their Gulfstream IV jet takes golfers from JFK in New York to an all-inclusive, helicopter-linked playing tour of the most hallowed courses in the British Isles, including the Old Course of Ballybunion, the Old Course of St. Andrews, Kingsbarns Golf Links, Royal Dornoch Golf Club and the Ailsa Course at Turnberry.

To learn more about hiring a private plane for your next golf getaway, go to www. worldgolf. com.

WorldGolf. com is one of 35 regional golf and travel publications under the umbrella of TravelGolf. com.

About TravelGolf. com

Publishing since 1995, TravelGolf. com is a debt-free, profitable dot-com chain that has successfully generated revenues through advertising, lead generation, tee times and private label golf packaging. The company's online publications have garnered international awards, including Forbes 'Best of the Web' Award for the past four years, and have received national recognition in Sports Illustrated, Golf Digest, Golf Magazine and GolfWeek.

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LinkValu Affiliate Network Announces it Will Attend eComXpo as a Gold Sponsor October 9th - 11th, 2007

2011-08-31T19:05:00.000-07:00

LinkValu Affiliate Network Announces it Will Attend eComXpo as a Gold Sponsor October 9th - 11th, 2007

LinkValu Affiliate Network will be joining a select group of internet companies as a Gold Sponsor at eComXpo, the first online virtual tradeshow for eCommerce Marketers October 9th - 11th, 2007.

Mission Viejo, CA (PRWEB) September 26, 2007

Today LinkValu Affiliate Network, www. LinkValu. com, recently named to the INC Magazine 5,000 for 2007 announced that they will be exhibiting at eComXpo's October 9th - 11th virtual tradeshow, and will also be a Gold Level sponsor of this widely attended event. This event is 100% online, virtual and free. eComXpo features all the benefits of a top traditional tradeshow without the cost, travel or hassle associated with traditional events. Attendees and exhibitors will be able to interact with an expected attendance of 8,000 people via chat or email, and attend educational presentations by top industry experts. The best part is that attendance can be done without leaving the comfort of your own home or office.

Shawn Schaefer, Director of Marketing for LinkValu Affiliate Network noted that the network has attended and exhibited at this event several times in recent years "Our association with eComXpo began in April, 2006, and we've attended or exhibited at each of their semi-annual events. We've found that being a part of this virtual tradeshow has really helped us to expand our business." He continued "Each time we've attended eComXpo events we've come away with new business opportunities and relationships that have helped us build our business."

The LinkValu. com booth will highlight LinkValu's recently added affiliate offers, including www. eLifePolicy. com and www. WebHealthPolicy. com. "We attend this event and others in the eCommerce marketplace, like Affiliate Summit and Ad:Tech seeking quality affiliates to drive traffic to our CPA offers" Schaefer said. "eComXpo allows us to attend an important industry event and yet still be at our desks, continuing to be productive and in touch with our affiliates and clients; it's truly amazing what you can accomplish while being an exhibitor and Gold Sponsor at eComXpo."

Plan on visiting eComXpo during the event - registration is free at http://ecomxpo. com/SponsorOct07List. htm (http://ecomxpo. com/SponsorOct07List. htm). In addition to meeting companies like LinkValu. com, visitors will be able to visit all 400 booths, network in the lounge and seek out partners for affiliate marketing opportunities.

About LinkValu. com Affiliate Network
LinkValu. com is a performance based Affiliate Network providing proven expertise to Affiliates and Merchants alike. LinkValu. com is home to exclusive life, health and auto insurance offers, and its Spectrum Direct Insurance Services Co. is licensed in all 50 states. LinkValu. com Network promotes these offers whose products are entirely internet-based and designed to enable the purchase and management of policies online.

For further information please contact
Shawn Schaefer, Marketing Director
949-600-7904
Shawn(at)linkvalu. com

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Assist America Partners With Managed Care 2000+ To Help Employees Navigate through the Health Care Delivery System

2011-08-28T20:20:00.000-07:00

Assist America Partners With Managed Care 2000+ To Help Employees Navigate through the Health Care Delivery System

Assist America, a provider of global emergency medical assistance through employee benefit plans, has teamed with health care management services firm Managed Care 2000+ to offer private health care benefits to foreign employees in the U. S., while effectively controlling overall claims costs for patients and insurance companies.

(PRWEB) December 21, 2002

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: NEWS

Contact: Barbara A. Bauer

Bauer Marketing & Communications 845-294-3550

845-294-8791 fax

Barbarabauer@pioneeris. net

Princeton, New Jersey, December 17, 2002 Â Assist America, the nationÂs largest provider of global emergency medical assistance through employee benefit plans, today announced a strategic partnership with health care management services leader, Managed Care 2000+. This new alliance is the first to deliver private health care benefits to employees of foreign companies who are in the U. S., on a routine or continuous basis, and need medical treatment or experience an accident while traveling.

Insurance typically covers medical care for these employees, but not the follow-up. Managed Care 2000+ goes the extra step by providing total health care management that includes hospital admission review, pre-certification, utilization management, prospective claims negotiation, and intervention prior to, during, and after an event. It serves as a link that connects patient, insurance company and health care provider. This leading edge approach navigates through the U. S. health care delivery system to determine what is best for the patient, while effectively controlling overall claims costs for both the patient and the insurance company.

ÂOur goal is to provide a comprehensive managed care program for employees who come to the U. S. from a different culture and totally different health care delivery model,Â said Deborah Ault, Vice President of Care Management for Managed Care 2000 +. ÂWhen a medical emergency occurs, these travelers perceive that they are stranded in a foreign country. We can make a difference by helping them understand what resources are available and what avenues they can follow to obtain optimum health care.Â

ÂThis partnership has taken us one step closer to helping our international clients manage medical claims here in the U. S., while at the same time achieving significant cost savings,Â said George W. Howard III, President of Assist America. ÂManaged Care 2000+ is one of only 11 companies across the nation to be accredited by the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (URAC) for both utilization management and case management. They have an extensive network of professional registered nurses and board certified peer review physicians throughout the country to ensure that the highest quality care is always accessible.Â

Managed Care 2000+ complements the global emergency medical assistance services that Assist America provides to over 16 million employees and their dependents whenever they travel more than 100 miles from home or abroad. Assist America guarantees 100% U. S. case management wherever it intervenes. A state-of-the-art Operations Center provides global operational capabilities that are accessible 24 hours a day, 365 days a year via telephone (toll-free/collect) or e-mail.

About Managed Care 2000+

Managed Care 2000+, headquartered in Tampa, Florida, is a Dual URAC Accredited Company specializing in proactive care management solutions to significantly improve the quality of patient health care. Comprehensive utilization, care and disease management programs effectively reduce claims costs (both specific and aggregate penetrations), while increasing revenues to partner companies. For more information, call toll free 1-877-710-0278 or visit www. managedcare2k. com

About Assist America

Assist America, based in Princeton, New Jersey, is the nationÂs largest provider of global emergency medical travel assistance services through employee benefit plans, protecting more than 150,000 American companies and enterprises and over 16 million people worldwide. Coverage applies for people traveling 100 miles or more away from home, and includes a global network of over 600,000 pre-qualified medical providers. For more information call Assist America at (800) 304-4585 or visit www. assistamerica. com

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Ford College Road Trip 2007 Kicks off with HBCU Grads as Community Ambassadors -- Ford Announces Opal T. Mabry and Jamal Wallace as "Roadies" for the 2007 Ford Black College Road Trip Introducing the New 2008 Ford Expedition EL Customized by Funkmaster Flex

2011-08-26T21:09:00.000-07:00

Ford College Road Trip 2007 Kicks off with HBCU Grads as Community Ambassadors -- Ford Announces Opal T. Mabry and Jamal Wallace as "Roadies" for the 2007 Ford Black College Road Trip Introducing the New 2008 Ford Expedition EL Customized by Funkmaster Flex

After an extensive search for two successful Historically Black College and University (HBCU) graduates, Ford announced the selection of Opal T. Mabry and Jamal Wallace to participate in the 2007 Ford Black College Road Trip community outreach adventure.

Dearborn, MI (PRWEB) September 7, 2007

Let the games begin! On Aug. 21, after an extensive search for two successful Historically Black College and University (HBCU) graduates, Ford announced the selection of Opal T. Mabry and Jamal Wallace to participate in the 2007 Ford Black College Road Trip community outreach adventure.

Dubbed "Roadies", Mabry and Wallace will travel more than 8,000 miles across the U. S. for 13 weeks, in an all-new 2008 Ford Expedition EL customized by Funkmaster Flex. They will visit 10 HBCU Football Classic games in cities like Atlanta, New Orleans, Baltimore and Memphis. While on the road, they will serve as Ford community ambassadors as they meet with young people throughout the country and talk with them about the importance of higher education and share stories about their own HBCU experience. They will also visit various African American historical landmarks and partner with key community organizations like Big Brothers & Big Sisters and the Susan G. Komen Foundation. At the games, the "Roadies" will participate in on and off field activities like pre-game parades, step-shows and halftime updates. Each week, they will tell their stories of good deeds and provide commentaries on the football games during the syndicated television show "Inside the Game."

"The 2007 Ford Black College Football Road Trip continues to serve as a key community relations initiative for Ford Motor Company," said Marc Perry, multicultural marketing manager for the Ford brand. "This marks the seventh year that we've selected "Roadies" to go on tour and we're excited to have both Opal and Jamal onboard. They embody the Ford personality with their positive, can-do attitudes and commitment to servicing the community."

2007 Black College Road Trip "Roadies"

Opal T. Mabry

Opal T. Mabry is a 24-year-old Oakland native and recent graduate of Southern University, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Mass Communication. Her experience with Southern University's campus life includes working as a news writer with the Southern University DIGEST, completing a three week program with the Southern University foreign language department, where she had the opportunity to attend the University of Orizaba, Vera Cruz, Mexico, all while interning at Max 94.1 in Baton Rouge. She also served in a leadership role as president of the Southern Broadcast Association, a newly formed organization within the Mass Communications Department. Mabry is currently working as a Traffic Producer at Clear Channel in San Francisco.

"The football games, the exposure to southern living and the overall HBCU experience," are things that I will never forget about my years at Southern University," said Mabry. "The 2007 Ford Black College Road Trip is like a dream come true for me. Being able to participate in a variety of community activities and getting the chance to show that it's possible to go to an HBCU and be successful is very important to me. I am just so thankful that Ford has given me this opportunity."

Jamal Wallace

Jamal Wallace is a 25-year-old Bronx native and recent graduate of Livingstone College. He received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Criminal Justice and is currently working as a counselor for troubled children in North Carolina. While at Livingstone, Wallace was inducted into Alpha Phi Sigma, a Criminal Justice Honor Society and Alpha Kappa Mu, a National Academic Honor Society. He is also a member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Incorporated, whose fundamental purpose is achievement.

"My time at Livingstone College was really an eye-opening experience for me," said Wallace. "At Livingstone I was immersed in my culture on a daily basis and really came out of the HBCU experience feeling like I could do anything. I am excited about being able to interact with the people at every classic and of course, taking the 2008 Expedition EL out on a cross-country test drive as a community ambassador for the Ford brand."

For additional information on the adventure of the "Roadies," including tour stops and video coverage from the various events, log onto www. fordroadtrip. com.

2008 Ford Expedition EL Black College Road Trip Custom Vehicle

The vehicle of choice for the Black College Road Trip is a customized all-new 2008 Ford Expedition EL, which combines bold Ford truck design, functionality and toughness with high levels of interior refinement for consumers who need the flexibility of a full-size SUV. It's powered by Ford's tough truck-proven 5.4-liter Triton™ V-8 engine, and features First-in-class PowerFold™ third-row seats and a class-exclusive second-row CenterSlide™, which allows the interior to be configured to the owners needs. It's an SUV ready to handle the adventures of the "Roadies" and the Road Trip. Ford's customization guru Funkmaster Flex also has added his tuning talents to help prepare the Expedition EL for the trip.

"I have customized this 2008 Expedition as a true head-turner," said Funkmaster Flex. "From the battle of the bands to the game-winning touchdown, this custom Ford Expedition will stop traffic while the Roadies are on the tour."

More information on the all-new Ford Expedition and other Ford vehicles can be found at: www. fordvehicles. com.

2007 Black College Road Trip Tour Stops:

Labor Day Classic Sept.1
Southern Heritage Classic Sept. 8
Southern Homecoming Oct. 6
Morgan State Homecoming Oct. 13
Howard Homecoming Oct. 20
Magic City Classic Oct. 27
Tennessee State Homecoming Nov. 3
Capitol City Classic Nov. 17
Bayou Classic Nov. 24

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TODO Urban Action Guide: In Your Next Taxi Ride

2011-08-21T21:27:00.000-07:00

TODO Urban Action Guide: In Your Next Taxi Ride

San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) November 17, 2005

TODO Urban Action Guide is coming to your next cab ride beginning November 17, 2005. Distributed in taxicabs by approximately 500 of San Francisco’s best cab drivers, TODO will meet 100,000 locals and visitors beginning November 17, 2005.

Inspired by TimeOut and the Virgin Atlantic Guide and designed to fit into a pocket or purse, TODO is a pocket-sized, fun, and informative monthly reference guide.

TODO was born and raised in the city, and this native has sniffed out San Francisco’s best. Breaking the city down into 16 easily digestible (and navigable) neighborhoods, TODO offers specific recommendations for any interest. It is a local’s look at what to eat and drink, where to shop and play, and where to take kids. Every month TODO hunts down and draws attention to the city’s most intriguing events. TODO is the best companion to help the everyday commuter, busy local, or the savvy traveler. TODO’s first issue will combine the best winter holidays.

TODO’s premier, holiday issue will cover all that’s bright and festive in SF from Thanksgiving through the New Year. Thereafter, find TODO monthly from your cab driver or at participating hotel concierge.

TODO’s launch partners (and new best friends) include Live 105, Om Records, and Yelp!

For more information, contact publisher Kiri Henderson by phone at 415-252-7059, or by email at kiri@freemediagroup. com

Websites: www. freemediagroup. com

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Online Monterey Visitors Guide Wins Gold Web Award for Content and Design

2011-08-21T14:39:00.000-07:00

Online Monterey Visitors Guide Wins Gold Web Award for Content and Design

City Itinerary Monterey Peninsula has won the prestigious Gold Web Award from the American Association of Web Masters. This content rich, locally owned site features every thing to see and do on the Monterey Peninsula. The site offers unbiased opinions and a travel packet with hundreds of dollars worth of local discount offers.

Monterey, CA (PRWEB) May 18, 2006

A locally owned, online visitors guide, cityitinerary. com, has won the gold award for design and content from the American Association of Web Masters. City Itinerary Monterey Peninsula was first launched in the summer of 2000.

The site was created by Brian Borgia, founder and former owner of Monterey Peninsula Reservations. The site offers an easy to navigate system of links to activities and dining choices offered on the Monterey Peninsula. Currently, the web site receives about 200,000 hits per month on pages ranging from hiking and biking trails to children’s activities and scenic tours. Discounts and special offers can be obtained by mail.

The site is unique in that it offers unbiased opinions on every thing to see and do on the Monterey Peninsula. Aside from ads generated by the Google Network, there is no paid advertising from businesses that are listed. There are also quite a few unusual listings include romantic marriage proposal ideas, karaoke bars, wi-fi hot spots, extreme adventures and listings for the cheapest places to find gas on the Monterey Peninsula.

For more information, please contact Brian Borgia at 831-601-1650.

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More People are Going on Long Haul Breaks to Escape a Miserable British Summer

2011-08-21T14:19:00.000-07:00

More People are Going on Long Haul Breaks to Escape a Miserable British Summer

A week in the Costa del Sol is not enough for increasing numbers of British holidaymakers as 2008 holiday bookings show that destinations traditionally associated with luxury holidays are proving more and more popular. A study of sales through www. holidays-direct. co. uk reveals Britons want something special if they are going to spend money on a holiday this year.

(PRWEB) August 22, 2008

As falling house prices and rising fuel costs begin to bite, British holidaymakers are making sure they get a holiday to remember this year. An analysis of holiday bookings made through online travel agency www. holidays-direct. co. uk reveals an increase in the number of people booking holidays in destinations more traditionally associated with the luxury end of the market.

This is in contrast to an overall caution by holidaymakers and strongly suggests that if people are investing in a holiday, they are making sure it is a memorable one.

The poor weather in Britain has certainly been a good thing for the travel industry as thousands each week jet off to the sun.

This summer has seen higher than average sales for holidays in the Caribbean, Dubai, Thailand and Tunisia.

Holidays in Spain and Egypt are once again the top selling summer holiday destinations.

Jon Pearce of www. holidays-direct. co. uk explains how their holiday sales patterns have differed from last year: "Each year the number of people booking their summer holidays two months or more ahead of the departure date has grown. Following this trend we've seen an uptake in bookings for holidays in the Caribbean and Thailand, along with other long haul destinations."

"This suggests to us that a lot more people are planning ahead and saving up for their holidays somewhere special."

"With the lousy weather here, people cannot consider getting away from the sun - despite the cost. We all need cheering up, so a holiday is a luxury that has become a necessity for many!"

About www. holidays-direct. co. uk

Online travel agency www. holidays-direct. co. uk is part of the Midlands Co-operative Society Group and is a member of ABTA. They specialize in providing affordable flights and accommodation in the top holiday destinations around the world.

Midlands Co-op Travel, incorporating Ilkeston Co-op Travel, is the No 1 independent travel agent in the Midlands.

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Leisure Living Expects Increased Sales of Backyard Hockey Rinks Due to NHL Winter Classic Game

2011-08-17T01:28:00.000-07:00

Leisure Living Expects Increased Sales of Backyard Hockey Rinks Due to NHL Winter Classic Game

The National Hockey League’s Winter Classic outdoor hockey game and the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver will both take center stage in January and February, while backyards across the United States and Canada are transformed into home ice skating rinks. Buffalo-based Leisure Living expects marked increase in sales of Backyard Hockey Rinks this winter.

Buffalo, NY (PRWEB) December 26, 2009

In just three short years the National Hockey League’s Winter Classic game has become a mainstay for hockey fans across the United States. This January and February will be dominated by professional ice-skating, as all eyes turn to the NHL’s outdoor hockey game followed shortly thereafter by the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. While the world-class competition takes center stage, working-class backyards across the country will be transformed into home ice skating rinks.

In 2010 the ice is going to heat up between the Boston Bruins and the Philadelphia Flyers playing at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts on January 1, 2010. Due to the 2010 Winter Olympics forcing the NHL to cancel their All-Star Game for the 2009 - 2010 season, the Winter Classic will serve as the league's premier showcase game. Bridgestone has signed on as the official corporate sponsor, and the game will be aired on NBC TV outlets across the US.

The first NHL Winter Classic hockey game was played on January 1, 2008 between the Pittsburgh Penguins and Buffalo Sabres at Ralph Wilson Stadium on the outskirts of Buffalo, New York. According to ESPN this game had an NHL-record crowd of over 71,000 fans, and was the first regular-season outdoor NHL hockey game ever played in the US. The success of the 2008 Winter Classic led to the second-ever NHL outdoor hockey game in 2009 at Wrigley Field in Chicago, Illinois. The 2nd Winter Classic game was held on January 1, 2009 matching the Detroit Red Wings against the Chicago Blackhawks. The NHL reported that this hockey game made its own record with the highest television ratings of any hockey game in 33 years.

Also on the outskirts of Buffalo, NY lies one of the leading Backyard, Home, & Patio online retailers in the United States, a company spanning multiple warehouses. Leisure Living has been a leading reseller of Backyard Hockey Rinks since 2006 with their BackyardHockeyRink. com website. Leisure Living has made Home Ice Skating Rinks more readily available than ever before, and homes across the country are turning their backyards into home ice skating rinks for the winter.

Every child involved in a winter sport has dreamt of having their own sheet of ice right in their own backyard, rather than having to travel day after day to the nearest indoor skating rink. The winter sport enthusiast as well as the casual ice skater can enjoy hours of wintertime fun. Home ice skating rinks provide for backyard training for both figure skating and ice hockey at an affordable price.

“Each year we go out and find the best pricing on the most popular sizes manufactured to the highest quality standards,” said Sean Corrigan, Sales Director with Leisure Living. “This year is no different, as our Arctic Ice Backyard Hockey Rinks are made with heavy duty rails and tubes and are fabricated to a commercial standard. Plus each rink comes with an easy-to-follow instructional DVD.”

Installing a backyard ice rink is not very difficult, however for someone setting up a rink for the very first time it can feel like a daunting task. Arctic Ice realized this and to remedy this anxiety they created an easy to follow instructional guide with a corresponding DVD video, both of which are included with every purchase of an Arctic Ice Backyard Hockey Rink.

"Our job is to provide an easy-to-use order processing method for online shoppers,” said Colin Chase, eCommerce Manager with Leisure Living. “Our website accepts credit cards, and even PayPal on PoolSupplies. com where these rinks are also available 24-7. We receive our customers’ online orders in a secure fashion, and then the ice rink kits are shipped from the warehouse usually within one business day.”

Leisure Living has a large quantity of backyard ice rinks in stock and on hand for fast delivery anywhere in the continental United States. Visit their website at www. BackyardHockeyRink. com for more details, with prices starting at only $199.99. Also, on PoolSupplies. com at: http://www. poolsupplies. com/outdoor/ice-n-go-rinks. asp (http://www. poolsupplies. com/outdoor/ice-n-go-rinks. asp).

About Leisure Living:
Leisure Living is a leading online Pool Supplies company based in Buffalo, New York with over 100 employees spanning multiple warehouses. Offering over 4,000 pool products with the guaranteed lowest prices online. Leisure Living has the most knowledgeable pool people on the web as well as over the phone, with our highly visited website and fully staffed Call Center. Leisure Living provides swimming pool supplies at discounted "bargain" prices, and carries everything from pool opening chemical kits to winter closing pool chemicals, from swimming pool solar covers to pool winter covers, from automatic pool cleaners to pool floats and toys. All items come with a price match guarantee, and most items ship the same day or within one business day. “There’s only one PoolSupplies. com!”

Contact:
Colin Chase, eCommerce Manager
Leisure Living
716-773-7500
Http://www. PoolSupplies. com (http://www. PoolSupplies. com)

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Buy, Download and Customize India Legal Quality Documents and Save Time and Solicitor’s Fees

2011-08-16T13:15:00.000-07:00

Buy, Download and Customize India Legal Quality Documents and Save Time and Solicitor’s Fees

The concept of providing legal services online is as new as the Internet, but is growing at a very fast rate. More and more people are realising that they do not have to spend INR one lac to obtain simple advice or a legal document. A new website Netlawman. co. in has now been set up as a partnership between Net Lawman Ltd, an established UK legal services provider, and Taneja Associates, a family owned legal practice in New Delhi. Net Lawman India now provides both an Internet service and a full personal service to those who seek a lawyer in the New Delhi area.

(PRWEB) May 24, 2006

A new website has now been set up as a partnership between Net Lawman Ltd, an established UK legal services provider, and Taneja Associates, a family owned legal practice in New Delhi. Net Lawman India now provides both an Internet service and a full personal service to those who seek a lawyer in the New Delhi area.

Www. netlawman. co. in was launched in February 2006 to provide a wide range of legal documents and legal advice at very reasonable prices. The “target” clients are all business managers and individuals.

While legal services are required when one buys a house, sets up a business, acquires an office, incorporates a company, intends to marry or divorce in India, has a property dispute in India or problem with tenants in the residential or commercial property, in need of a special or general power of attorney - the lay person often finds it a difficult task to engage a lawyer in India while sitting thousands of miles away. As long as you have a computer, you no longer need to travel miles or pay vast fees for a consultation.

The system is such that making frequent trips to pursue or defend an ongoing prolonged litigation can be highly expensive and tiresome. The objective behind creation of www. netlawman. co. in is to make this look simplified and actionable without having to travel or incur unnecessary expense. The intention is to facilitate the process of investing, doing business or safeguarding property in India through provision of suitable legal services or engaging a lawyer online at www. netlawman. co. in.

When intending to start litigation in India or facing a court action initiated by an adversary, it might not be very easy to decide about engaging a lawyer unless you already know one and a hurried decision could land you and your case in a mess. The Court representation service offered by www. netlawman. co. in can come in handy and save you from worries on the contrary.

To get a legal expert answer any question of law and facts in respect of Indian laws has been made extremely easy through www. netlawman. co. in.

The proprietary content created by a team of English speaking, qualified and experienced Indian lawyers is extensive and goes on to guiding the user from setting up a general or special power of attorney to other more complex issues such as starting or dissolving a partnership business besides creating a lease arrangement on residential or commercial property.

All the prominent Acts and legislation of Indian parliament have been provided free online for the user to easily refer without having to look around for such information in the law book stores or in the office of a lawyer.

Four service products are on offer against online payment in Indian rupees:

Authoritative legal documents in plain English;
Preparation of customized documents to specific needs;
Online legal advice and opinion;
Court representation service;

The prices have been kept at nominal levels estimating the need for affordable legal services that come without overheads. Detailed legal opinions and customized creation of legal documents are charged at prices, which are cheaper than visiting the office of a solicitor for the purpose. The prices for ready to use documents have been fixed at 1/10th of what anyone would have to pay to a solicitor for drawing them.

Another service in the pipeline and awaiting an early launch is providing answers at Rs. 500 per question, when in need of a minor clarification or legal information from an attorney.

With the deployment of World Pay, a secure payment gateway, the portal guarantees easy navigation, privacy and security to its visitors, users, customers and clients.

The portal plans to culminate into a one stop shop for all Indians, businesses and individuals around the globe looking for legal services and document products in the Indian jurisdiction.

In the long run, the portal intends to offer subscriptions to individual and business clients for availing legal services in a retainer arrangement. The modalities are being worked out and the announcements will be made in the coming months.

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Travelers Discover Vacation Treasures At the End of the Rainbow in Ireland

2011-08-16T07:35:00.000-07:00

Travelers Discover Vacation Treasures At the End of the Rainbow in Ireland

Frosch Travel ("FROSCH") reveals that the stressed economy has led companies to offer some of the best travel deals to Ireland, Europe and beyond (e. g., $479 for 5 nights in Dublin).

Houston, TX (Vocus) March 16, 2009

While the current economy may be discouraging, for those dreaming of celebrating St. Patrick's Day in Ireland, unprecedented travel deals abound. Frosch Travel (http://www. froschvacations. com/) ("FROSCH") reveals that the stressed economy has led companies to offer some of the best travel deals to Ireland, Europe and beyond (e. g., $479 for 5 nights in Dublin).

Statistics from the Dublin Regional Tourism Authority show 21% of Dublin's tourism traffic in January-March and a significant increase in travel to Ireland in March compared with other months. Survey responses from FROSCH customers further show that trips to celebrate St. Patrick's Day in Ireland remain a popular vacation choice.

Brendan, a FROSCH preferred vendor partner, has extensive experience with planning trips to Ireland and Europe. Brendan President Gary Murphy says, "Even if you're not Irish, you may get some of their luck -- especially if you're thinking about traveling to Ireland for St. Patrick's Day. The cost of fuel is going down, and because of the economy, fewer people are traveling. As a result, travel providers, including Brendan, are offering wonderful deals to Ireland and Europe. There is great value out there right now, especially for travelers interested in vacationing overseas."

Irish enthusiasts can visit http://www. froschvacations. com (http://www. froschvacations. com)] for more information on travel to Ireland. Clearly, this is a great time to celebrate St. Patrick's Day on the Emerald Isle. Call 1-866-961-6496 for more information on Ireland travel offers.

FROSCH is a thirty-seven year old travel company based in Houston, Texas. FROSCH is an industry leader, generating over $500 million in annual sales, through its corporate, leisure, incentive, meeting, and group divisions. FROSCH has been owned and managed by the Leibman family since 1977. Today, FROSCH has locations in twelve different states. For more information regarding FROSCH, please go to www. frosch. com] or contact Lara Leibman at lara. leibman(at)frosch. com.

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Katrina Survivors to Rally for Early Voting

2011-08-16T07:28:00.000-07:00

Katrina Survivors to Rally for Early Voting

Displaced Residents Will Travel by Bus to LA to Cast Ballots

New Orleans, LA (PRWEB) April 6, 2006

On April 10th, displaced Katrina survivors who are living in Houston and San Antonio will travel by bus to Lake Charles to cast their ballots on the first day of Early Voting. Displaced residents living in Atlanta and Jackson will travel to New Orleans to do the same. The ACORN Katrina Survivors Association is organizing these bus trips and others to ensure that New Orleans residents have the opportunity to take part in this important election. Many people do not trust the absentee ballot process, which can be confusing and unreliable. New Orleans residents want to return home to vote to show they are committed to returning and having a voice in the rebuilding process.

“Although typically 80,000 New Orleanians vote in the mayoral election, ACORN is very concerned that the lack of contact with the displaced electorate, both about news concerning the election as well as voting information. More effort needs to be made to notify voters in the diaspora that there IS an election and that ACORN is willing to help provide voter information and help with absentee balloting or rides to the polls,” stated Beulah Labostrie, President of Louisiana ACORN.

After casting their ballots on April 10th, New Orleans residents who traveled by bus to Lake Charles will hold a rally at 1:30 PM on the Courthouse steps to celebrate their participation in the election and send the message that they will not let their voices be left out of the rebuilding of their city. Those traveling to New Orleans will gather in front of City Hall, also at 1:30 PM.

Members of the ACORN Katrina Survivors Association in Houston, San Antonio, Dallas, Little Rock, and Atlanta are carrying out a massive voter outreach, education, and mobilization campaign. Active Katrina survivors as well as staff are going door to door in apartment buildings, setting up tables at locations where numbers of New Orleans Katrina survivors are expected, phone banking our ever-growing database of survivors out of New Orleans, and hitting the airwaves to remind people to request an absentee ballot and/or get on the ACORN buses to Early Vote in Louisiana.

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Hollywood Beauty Secrets: Eyevive Helps Celebrity Stars Shine

2011-08-15T20:06:00.000-07:00

Hollywood Beauty Secrets: Eyevive Helps Celebrity Stars Shine

Amongst the many secretive beautifying methods that are commonly embraced by the best known and most famous celebrities, one that you will not often hear of is their high demand for eye creams like Eyevive. The challenging schedules that most celebrities must embrace in order to further their careers often leaves them with a great lack of available time to frequent five star spas, and or to receive medical skin care treatments. So instead, many carry around bottles of clinically proven Eyevive eye cream to keep their eyes void of common skin dilemmas like crow's feet, or dark under eye circles. This way when they find themselves traveling abroad, or short on time, they need not worry about how their skin will look the next day--they simply dab a bit of the eye cream on the night before and wake up with glowing, gorgeous skin that is ready for the camera.

Manalapan, NJ (PRWEB) March 1, 2009

Celebrities are constantly thrust into the limelight. When they go out to eat with their family or friends, or when they go about running their daily errands; the camera lenses are always rolling. Amongst the many popular beauty trends and fads that are seemingly always pervading the world of movie stars--many of those recent trends being facial injections, pricey spa treatments and costly cosmetic surgical procedures--the reality of the equation is as such: most celebrities do not have the time to make several spa trips per week, nor do they wish to subject themselves to painful injections, or risky plastic surgeries just to keep their skin looking young, vibrant and youthful.

In enters one of the best kept Hollywood beauty secrets to-date: the most notorious celebrities are able to keep their skin young, wrinkle-free, lustrous and supple by using clinically proven eye creams like Eyevive. Such eye creams have become so technologically advanced that they are able to offer a spa treatment, surgical procedure, and similar and desirable effects that facial injections offer, all contained within a small bottle, and that offers a more private and easier, pain-free method of application. A means that--unlike the aforementioned beauty treatments--does not have any known adverse side effects and will net them similar results in the same amount of time. Those results being: beautiful, younger, suppler and wrinkle-free skin that is void of the plaguing of noticeable dark under eye circles (raccoon eyes), or wrinkles near the tear ducts (crow's feet).

"Our popular eye cream, Eyevive, has since its inception been frequently ordered by numerous celebrities who greatly value its many anti-aging and skin rejuvenating benefits," states Josh Winters, spokesperson for Dermestetics--the creators of Eyevive-- a leading cosmeceutical company.

"For years famous celebrities, inclusive of actors and actresses, models, filmmakers and musicians, have relied upon the proprietary technology that is offered by Eyevive to keep their eyes sexy, glowing and attractive," says Winters.

"The reality is that many celebrities live a very demanding lifestyle, one that does not afford them the luxuries of spending hours upon hours at medical or day spas receiving skin care treatments," Winters says. "So instead they rely upon eye creams like Eyevive. It's one of the best kept beauty secrets in Hollywood!"

Eyevive eye cream is lightly dabbed around the eyes one time per day, after cleansing the area prior to application. Eyevive has been clinically proven to minimize the appearances of fine lines and wrinkles around the eyes, and to get rid of dark under eye circles, puffy eyes and baggy eyes by using a proprietary technology--which normalizes drainage and circulation around the eyes, resuscitating the capillaries.

For more information on Eyevive eye cream please visit them online at: http://www. eyevive. com (http://www. eyevive. com).

About Eyevive:

Created by Dermestetics--a leading cosmeceutical company
Incorporates a revolutionary proprietary technology, which normalizes drainage and circulation around the eyes, resuscitating the capillaries and eliminating dark eye circles, fine lines, crow's feet, puffy eyes, smile lines and wrinkles
Promotes the production of collagen near the eyes, which thickens the skin and naturally restores suppleness, elasticity and vitality
Contains a signature blend of clinically-proven, age-fighting ingredients like Palmitoyl Oligopeptide, and Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7--which hydrates the skin and minimizes the appearances of wrinkles, puffy eyes, fine lines and dark eye circles
Works quickly to neutralize harmful free-radicals that contribute to damaging and the aging of the skin
Eyevive eye cream is 100% safe, effective and all-natural
This eye cream has no known adverse side effects
Can be purchased online for a generous discount on their secured online store at: http://www. eyevive. com (http://www. eyevive. com)

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A New Book for the Father of the Bride

2011-08-15T12:35:00.000-07:00

A New Book for the Father of the Bride

The Father of the Bride Wedding Guide by Ken York is now available. This book provides a fresh, witty look at weddings from the Father of the Bride perspective. It was written for guys by a guy. With weddings averaging over $27,000 each, no prospective Father of the Bride can afford to be without a copy.

Falls Church, VA, (PRWEB) July 31, 2009

Rum Runner Publishing releases the Father of the Bride Wedding Guide a homerun hitting guide for the father. Written by Ken York who is an acclaimed travel writer and author of Men of the Wedding - The Final Week. This guide is a must read for any father who wants to give his little girl the wedding of her dreams while avoiding bankruptcy afterwards.

This fact-filled handbook is a comprehensive guide to the duties and responsibilities of the father of the bride. Included is a detailed guide to giving wedding speeches with sample speeches for fathers of the bride. This is a grand occasion and joyous event. For many, this is going to be the ONLY such event in their lifetime. This is your opportunity to make a grand success of your daughter's wedding and this guide will get you there.

When author Ken York started planning his daughter's wedding, he was clear about one thing: he did not want to limit himself to writing checks and just being supportive. He realized that he would be spending more money on the wedding than he did when buying his first house and car combined. So, he wanted to enjoy, participate and assist wherever he could with his daughter's wedding. So, if your daughter is getting married or if your father is clueless about what he needs to do on your big day, help is just a book away. Take it from a father who has given his daughter the best gift ever - the wedding of the season!

Purchase this key how to guide from: RumRunnerPubs. com (Print and Ebook Versions available), Amazon. com, or BarnesAndNoble. com.

For a review or sample copy, contact Jared York at (270) 779-3193.

Http://www. rumrunnerpubs. com (http://www. rumrunnerpubs. com)

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ProgeCAD 2010 Professional Supports AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT 2010 Users

2011-08-13T02:37:00.000-07:00

ProgeCAD 2010 Professional Supports AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT 2010 Users

ProgeSOFT and their international distribution partners announce the availability of progeCAD 2010 Professional DWG CAD software, now running on Windows 7. progeCAD 2010 now reads and writes DWG files directly to the latest version of Autodesk AutoCAD 2010. New features also include brand new properties and boundary hatch palettes, polygon layout viewports, dynamic selection, improved 2D and 3D performance.

Como, Italy (PRWEB) February 8, 2010

Architects, tradesmen, engineers, designers and drafters considering AutoCAD, Auto CAD LT, or IntelliCAD will be impressed with progeCAD 2010's unique value proposition: AutoCAD 2010 software compatibility for under USD$400 with online support. Unlike most AutoCAD compatible CAD programs, progeCAD 2010 Professional goes far beyond mere DWG file read/write with dozens of in-depth AutoCAD-like features like gradient hatch pattern and orientation control, an upgraded "fly-out" properties palette, 3D Studio Max 3DS file export, advanced CTB and PDF layer support. Nevertheless, progeCAD's most inviting feature continues to be its incredibly low price compared to AutoCAD or AutoCAD LT.

More and more engineering and architectural drawings are being saved, archived and distributed on the Adobe PDF format due to its small size, portable secure nature, and free tools available to display with great accuracy the files produced. In recent years the format has been improved with the addition of support for layers within the files produced. ProgeCAD has in the past been able to not only print to PDF, but has the unique ability to import PDF files and convert those files to drawings fully editable from within progeCAD Professional. progeCAD 2010 has improved support for the more recent enhancements of Adobe PDF providing the ability to import, convert, and print to the multilayer PDF format. A designer can receive a PDF from a collaborating partner on a project and is able to import the drawing to progeCAD for editing and additions.

ProgeCAD 2009 offers powerful interface updates like right-mouse click context menus, improved speed and reliability. AutoCAD LT users should be especially interested in true ACIS 3D modeling, AutoLISP, VBA, and SDS (C++) program extensions - features not supported by AutoCAD LT. The release of progeCAD 2010 Professional will bring the addition of the ability to profile solid models allowing you to display 2d representations of your 3d models.

The Network version of progeCAD 2010 Professional features a new network license manager (NLM) which allows users to check out their licenses and take them with them keeping the software available to them until they return and release the license back to the NLM. This allows users to travel to and from work sites without losing the function of their network licenses while on the trip.

ProgeCAD's compatibility with DWG 2010 and earlier drawings, easy-to-use, no learning curve, "AutoCAD Like" user interface, and wealth of features make progeCAD 2010 Professional a truly "professional" platform that is still unbelievably affordable - less than USD $400.00 suggested retail price. The release of progeCAD 2010 Professional comes at a time when just such an affordable, yet robust AutoCAD-compatible drawing program is really needed.

ProgeCAD 2010 Professional will be available in the following languages: English, German, Italian, Russian, French, Polish, Chinese (Traditional and Simplified), Serbian, Spanish

Current progeCAD users are reminded that they can upgrade to the latest version at a significant discount to the already-low price of the full version. progeSOFT has improved the progeCAD software registration and activation interface making licensing progeCAD 2010 simple and reliable. Network NLM, USB mobile, and corporate licensing options for the 2010 version are available.

Users are encouraged to download or buy progeCAD from the closest of over 220 local authorized progeSOFT resellers world wide. Refer to progeSOFT North America (http://www. progesoft. us) for local resellers in United States, Canada or Mexico. CADDIT ( http://www. caddit. net/ ) serves Australia, New Zealand and Asia Pacific. Others may refer to http://www. progesoft. com/en/list.

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Why Expats need Health Insurance

2011-08-10T14:07:00.000-07:00

Why Expats need Health Insurance

Why expats need health insurance!

(PRWEB) November 25, 2003

Moving overseas to work or already working overseas?

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When moving abroad it is vital that an expat is properly advised

Concerning the selection of medical insurance plans, income protection

Cover, term life or critical illness cover, personal accident, travel,

Dental or maternity plans offshore by a professional independent

Advisor.

Health Insurance Quote and Medibroker International works on the basis

Of a choice of Healthcare Insurance Plans, and gives you Best Advice

On both benefits and premiums as well as area of cover needed.

At the Health Insurance Awards 2001, held at the London Hilton,

Medibroker International won "Best in Class" as an Independent

International Private Medical Insurance (PMI) Intermediary.

Our consultants handle health insurance enquiries from all over the

World and work across the Internet responding to your requests. We

Will not 'cold call' you. The prices you pay are the same as you going

Direct to an insurer but, via our service, you reap the benefit of

Independent Impartial Advice. Health Insurance Quote

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Remunerated from insurers by commissions when introducing your

Business with them.

Healthcare Insurance can be one of the most difficult types of cover

For people to understand and arrange. Within the classification of

Medical Insurance, there are many different types of cover that you

May wish to buy.

If possible, we strongly recommend that you use the services of an

Independent brokerage which is able to analyse your particular

Circumstances and any pre-existing medical conditions that you may

Have, and then to offer you a range of quotes from a wide choice of

Health insurance companies.

Kind regards

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Romance in the Volunteer State: Love from Memphis to the Mountains

2011-08-06T13:58:00.000-07:00

Romance in the Volunteer State: Love from Memphis to the Mountains

"Romantic Tennessee: More Than 300 Things To Do For Southern Lovers" by Dan and Carol Thalimer will be published in April 2002 by John F. Blair, Publisher. This book is part of the Romantic South series that includes Kentucky, North Carolina and Georgia.

(PRWEB) March 17, 2002

An excursion to a cemetery may not conjure up a romantic image for you, but after you read the way Dan and Carol Thalimer describe such an outing in their book, Romantic Tennessee, you may change your mind.

In 1804, PÃ¨re LaChaise cemetery opened in Paris, France. It quickly became the spearhead of the Rural Cemetery Movement. This movement encouraged cemetery design that used rural settings, large stands of trees, and beautiful grounds. With its vast spaces, a young America quickly embraced this revolutionary approach to cemetery design. In Victorian times, families would pack a picnic, go to the cemetery to tend the graves of loved ones, and then enjoy the rest of the day with food, long walks, reading, or games.

The Thalimers suggest that the beauty of the sculptures, the fascinating inscriptions, and the serenity of the landscaped surroundings provide a perfect place for a couple to spend a romantic afternoon. They recommend taking a picnic to either the Historic Elmwood Cemetery in Memphis or Old Gray Cemetery in Knoxville. If you want to add a little history to your afternoon in the cemetery, they suggest Fort Donelson National Cemetery, Rose Hill Cemetery in Columbia, Chattanooga National Cemetery, and Bethel Civil War Cemetery in Knoxville.

If youÂre still not convinced that an interlude in a cemetery constitutes a romantic outing, Romantic Tennessee offers over 300 recommendations for jump-starting or enhancing a relationship. According to the Thalimers, ÂJust about anything enjoyed by both members of a couple could be considered romantic, whether itÂs the ballet or bowling.Â

But the offerings in Romantic Tennessee go far beyond ballet and bowling. Along with descriptions of recognizable tourist attractions such as Dollywood, the Grand Ole Opry, and Beale Street, you can find outdoor adventures, riverboat cruises, excursion railroads, a variety of visual - and performing-arts venues, elegant restaurants, restful country inns, and offbeat attractions. There is something here for every lifestyle, interest, age, and income. So leaf through the book, select something youÂre passionate about, and see where love leads.

Carol and Dan Thalimer, freelance writers and longtime visitors to Tennessee, have been writing about travel for 15 years. In addition to more than 500 articles for 50 magazines and newspapers, theyÂve written 13 travel guidebooksÂmany of which include Tennessee. This is their second guidebook that focuses on romance.

Other volumes in The Romantic SouthÂ Series:

Romantic Kentucky by Laura E. Sutton and Leila W. Salisbury

Romantic North Carolina by Lisa Dellwo and Jessica Philyaw

Romantic Georgia by Patrick Allen

Title: Romantic Tennessee

Authors: Carol and Dan Thalimer

Publication date: April 2002

ISBN: 0-89587-253-6

Price: $12.95 paperback

Specifications: 7 x 5, 256 pages

Subject: Travel

E-CarTransport. com Explains the Benefits of Exotic Car Transport

2011-08-05T13:32:00.000-07:00

E-CarTransport. com Explains the Benefits of Exotic Car Transport

Mount Kisco, NY (PRWEB) October 14, 2005

According to e-CarTransport. com, exotic car transport is a growing branch of the car transport industry, a specialized field that includes auto transporters of custom-built automobiles, luxury cars, antique autos, exotic cars, and prototypes.

Exotic car transport companies utilize state of the art satellite tracking and mobile phones to keep track of your vehicle every mile of the way. Secure and safe loading on custom built covered trailers with full lift gates and unique tie-down systems provide security without damage to your vehicle. Airtight sanitary environments and full air equipment for smooth and even travel are just some of the many special options available for shipping an exotic or special car.

As e-CarTransport. com explains, custom equipment designed to meet your specific needs is a standard in the exotic car transport business. When investigating exotic car transport companies check to see whether they maintain fleet of opened and enclosed transports at their facility, and whether they employ a professional crew of mechanics and maintenance people to serve your needs. To protect your interests, also make sure they carry the finest insurance coverage available.

Some popular trailer options for secure exotic car transport are: six-car enclosed trailers, four-car enclosed trailers, and two-car non-stacking enclosed trailers. Most auto transporters of exotic vehicles will offer delivery from door to door or delivery to the customer wherever they choose. Most exotic car companies will accept non-running vehicles. Many exotic car transport companies will design an itinerary according, solely, to your car transport requirements.

About e-cartransport. com

Car Transport provides detailed information about car transport services and trailers, as well as advice on locating an cheap, domestic and international car transport company for your standard, classic, or exotic car. For more information go to http://www. e-cartransport. com (http://www. e-cartransport. com) and/or visit our affiliate site at http://www. original-content. net (http://www. original-content. net).

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Join Sam & Harry's for Brunch or Dinner in Newport Beach!

2011-08-03T15:19:00.000-07:00

Join Sam & Harry's for Brunch or Dinner in Newport Beach!

Newport Beach Hotel Welcomes Families for Easter and Mother's Day

Newport Beach, CA (PRWEB) March 17, 2010

Create a special spring holiday event with an Easter and/or Mother's Day outing to one of the most exquisite restaurants in Newport Beach, CA (http://www. marriott. com/hotels/hotel-information/restaurant/laxnb-newport-beach-marriott-hotel-and-spa/) for a unique Sunday Champagne Brunch. Sam & Harry's, the nationally acclaimed restaurant recognized as a traditional steakhouse, but known for its exquisite seafood entrees, welcomes families to enjoy their casual fine dining atmosphere and delicious menu to celebrate their own family holiday or occasion and take a break from the traditional family gathering.

Sam & Harry's, located inside the stylish Newport Beach Marriott Hotel and Spa, offers a unique combination of breakfast and lunch entrees to create a champagne brunch buffet second to none. From seasonal fruits and tantalizing pastries to breakfast omelets and waffles made to order, this extensive smorgasbord is sure to satisfy even the most discriminating tastes. And, don't forget the smoked Atlantic salmon, prime rib and unlimited champagne to make this meal the highlight of an event to remember.

Regardless the occasion, Sam & Harry's restaurant in Newport Beach, California provides a fashionable dining experience offering outstanding USDA prime steaks, seafood flown in fresh daily and an extensive wine list. To meet the needs of every occasion, and provide an unparalleled dining experience among Newport Beach restaurants (http://www. marriott. com/hotels/hotel-information/restaurant/laxnb-newport-beach-marriott-hotel-and-spa/), Sam & Harry's is equipped with fire pits for a warm outdoor California dining atmosphere on the terrace and private dining rooms for special events. Sam & Harry's is open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner and offers personalized service for an unforgettable dining experience. With extensive breakfast, lunch and dinner menus that include fresh seafood flown in daily, hand cut and aged Midwestern corn fed steaks and seasonal fresh vegetables this Newport Beach restaurant is also committed to supporting producers who grow and create sustainable and organic products.

This highly ranked restaurant is joined by The Lounge at Sam & Harry's, which is a perfect after work or weekend gathering place offering fine cocktails, friendly bartenders and a delicious sushi bar. The lounge is open daily for lunch and dinner.

The dramatically renovated Marriott Newport Beach Hotel and Spa offers luxurious amenities amid a vibrant décor and elegant guest rooms and suites to provide an escape destination near many of California's finest beaches and attractions. The hotel also features two heated swimming pools, a whirlpool, an onsite fitness center and is home to Pure Blu, the Spa at Newport Beach. Book your next trip at Marriott. com (http://www. marriott. com/hotels/travel/laxnb-newport-beach-marriott-hotel-and-spa/).

About the Newport Beach Marriott Hotel & Spa:
The Newport Beach Marriott Hotel & Spa is a luxury hotel that focuses on comfort and style. With a modern décor and prime location only two miles from the beach and adjacent to world-class shopping at Fashion Island Mall, this is the hotel of choice for travelers. Guests enjoy 11" mattresses with featherbeds, soft sheets and spacious guestrooms. They can also take advantage of the onsite restaurants, spa and fitness center.

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Carnival/MardiGras inspired Fashion Show Replayed

2011-08-01T18:10:00.000-07:00

Carnival/MardiGras inspired Fashion Show Replayed

Susan Di Staulo and SommerChristine have been invited to re-show their Carnival in Rio Fashion Designs in Phoenix. This time, joined by designers Lisa Jacobs for Sticker Club, and Lacie Murphy for Laciebug Designs.

(PRWEB) March 13, 2005

Phoenix based fashion designers Susan Di Staulo, SommerChristine, Lisa Jacobs, and Lacie Murphy, along with wig artist Anna from DeviousWigs have joined forces to have yet another Rio/Carnival/MardiGras inspired fashion show. The show is to take place at the Four White Walls Gallery owned by photographer Sheila Bocchine.

Susan Di Staulo, who works closely with LABELHORDE'S Angela Johnson and Rhonda Zayas, designs womenswear of every genre, including eveningwear, sportswear, and swimwear. She loves the idea of swimming away as a mermaid when life gets tough, and became fixated with Brazil during the past year. The signature mermaid tail she infuses into many of her designs, coupled with her fascination for Ipanema, carried her into a Carnival inspired collection that made it's debut in February 2005. Her clothes may be purchased at The Lilypad Shop on Fifth Ave in Scottsdale.

SommerChristine, who is making quite a name for herself in the local swimwear market, adores anything that has to do with her motto "Peace, Love, and Surf". Her designs are modern, fun, and, casual-yet-sexy.

Lacie Murphy, who designs a line called "Laciebug Fashions", incorporates political staements, current events, and sometimes just plain old sex appeal into her creations for women of all shapes and sizes. Her designs are both intellectual and imaginative, and she is developing a a fan base among the Fashion followers of Phoenix.

Lisa Jacobs, who designs under the label "Sticker Club Girl" invents kitschy, retro, fun, and groovy fashions for women. Her work may be viewed on her website www. stickerclubgirl. com

All four have joined with wig designer Anna of DeviousWigs. Anna has traveled extensively and her wig designs are meritorious of sculptural recognition. Colorful, exotic, unusual, and artistic, her wigs are works of art. Some of her work may been seen on her website www. deviouswigs. com

The fashion carnival date is set for March 26th, 2005 at:

Four White Walls

1023 Grand Ave.

Phoenix, AZ 85007

Doors open at 7 p. m.

Local celebrity model Daynalyn Wain will be part of the show, and that alone is worth the trip. Daynalyn is an active member of the Phoenix fashion community and recently organized and produced a fashion and music fundraiser for Tsunami relief. She is known as the model who is beautiful both on the outside and inside, and understands that it is who one is and what one does that makes one "beautiful". She is a favorite model among many of the designers in the area.

Sheila Bocchine is a recent transplant to Phoenix from New York City. She owns and operates an art gallery called Four White Walls and is ardent in her quest to foster intellectual and creative growth in Phoenix. She promotes artistic awareness by hosting art and design related events at her gallery each month, with the community encouraged to participate.

There will be a trunk show featuring the designs from this event at the Red Door Gallery, owned by designer Lisa Jacobs, on the following "First Friday Art Walk" in Phoenix.

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Top Ten Tips on How to Travel (in Peace!) with Your Baby or Toddler

2011-07-30T23:11:00.000-07:00

Top Ten Tips on How to Travel (in Peace!) with Your Baby or Toddler

With summer just around the corner you are probably looking forward to your holiday - but travelling with young children can be a bit of a mission. That's where gurgle jumps in to lend a helping hand with our features on how to make travelling with a baby or toddler not only bearable but - shock, horror - enjoyable!

London (PRWEB) July 6, 2009

It's holiday season - the time of year that everyone looks forward to. But however excited you are about your impending trip, there is probably one aspect that you are less enthusiastic about - getting there. That's why gurgle has written a range of features with helpful tips on travelling with a baby, toddler or during pregnancy.

How to beat boredom on long-haul flights (http://www. gurgle. co. uk/articles/Travel/36751/Top_tips_for_beating_boredom_on_long_flights. aspx):

With young children, it's fair to say that boredom is the enemy! Toddlers have very short attention spans, so it's important to bring lots of activities to keep them entertained when you're embarking on a long-haul flight. Boredom buster essentials include colouring and sticker books, pens and paper, a favourite book (or ten), healthy snacks and perhaps even a portable DVD player. There are also other ways in which you can help to prevent tantrums or hearing the inevitable 'Are we nearly there yet?' wail every 5 minutes:

Fly direct when possible; this will help to reduce your total travel time and means that you won't risk missing a connecting flight.
Potty-training your toddler? Try to get a seat near to the toilet! Yes, we know this isn't a boredom buster but it is essential if you want to have a peaceful flight.
If you can fly overnight, do it; during the day try to tire your toddler out with a runaround in the local park, then put her in her pyjamas on the way to the airport. With any luck she will sleep for much of the flight!
Even if your toddler is under the age of two it's probably worth getting her a seat of her own as she is likely to become frustrated and wriggle if she has to sit on your lap for the whole flight.
Be prepared! Bring something for every eventuality - at least two changes of clothes, a snack, bottles, formula and nappies. You don't want to be caught short and you will feel far more relaxed knowing you have everything you need.
Be realistic with your expectations: a long-haul flight with a young baby or toddler is unlikely to be an incredibly relaxing experience. Try to keep your sense of humour and remember that the flight won't go on forever. If you sense your child is getting upset, why not talk to her about the holiday you are going on - what you will be doing, what you will see, who you are visiting etc. This will give her something to look forward to.
Remember that there are other passengers who may be trying to sleep or have some quiet time. If your toddler is old enough to understand a few rules it might be worth going through do's and don't's before you get on the flight eg 'Do be polite to the air hostess', 'Do tell Mummy when you need the toilet and 'Don't shout' or 'Don't kick the chair in front.'

Top ten tips on travelling with your baby (http://www. gurgle. co. uk/articles/Travel/22850/Top_tips_for_travelling_with_a_baby. aspx)

But what if you're travelling with a young baby? She won't be interested in colouring books, in-flight movies or chats about how exciting your holiday is going to be. Here gurgle gives some tips on how to travel with a baby:

The most important thing is to be prepared! For your journey, whether it's by plane, car or boat buy a baby-bag (preferably one which has waterproof lining) and pack plenty of bottles, formula, nappies, nappy sacks (for dirty nappies), baby wipes, a foldaway changing mat, some bibs, water/juice, food jars with spoons and several changes of clothes.
In case your baby is sick on you or her nappy leaks, it's worth also packing a change of clothes for yourself.
For the holiday itself, remember to pack a first aid kit and if you're travelling to a hot destination - suncream and a sunhat.
If you're breastfeeding you may also need a breast pump.
As well as bringing food jars, pack some healthy snacks in case your baby gets hungry in between meals.
If your baby is teething it's worth bringing a teething ring to give her some respite.
Take along a favourite book to read to your baby and a favourite teddy for her to play with and cuddle when she goes to sleep
If you are flying, breast or bottle feed your baby on take-off and landing; this will help to prevent her ears from popping or hurting.
Similarly, so that your baby feels that she has something familiar with her, bring a pair of pyjamas to put her in on the journey and a grobag too in case she gets cold
If you're going by plane, try to book an overnight flight so that (with any luck) your baby will sleep on the flight. Also, if your baby is young, she may still be able to fit into a bassinet or fold-out cot provided by the airline. When you make your booking check if they have one available.
Travelling by car? Listening to a story tape, nursery rhymes or music will help to prevent your little one from getting bored. If you want her to nap, why not pack a tape of lullabies?
If you're going by car, factor in several stops during your journey, so that your baby can have some fresh air and a crawl/walk around (depending on her age).
Most importantly of all - if you are travelling by car, make sure that your baby is in the correct car seat for her age and weight and that her seatbelt is tightly fastened while you are on your journey.

Top tips for pregnant travellers (http://www. gurgle. co. uk/articles/Travel/22848/Top_tips_for_pregnant_travellers. aspx):

Have bump, will travel! Just because you're pregnant, it doesn't mean you can't go on holiday. This isn't to say that you should take part in any extreme sports or go on a long-haul flight, but you can still travel. Most airlines will let you fly until you are 34 weeks pregnant, but you should check this with the airline before you book your holiday. You may also need a note or certificate from your midwife if you are over 28 weeks pregnant; again, check this before booking your flight. If you are travelling by boat there may also be certain restrictions, so investigate these prior to booking your journey.

Here are gurgle's top tips for travelling mum-to-be's:

Manage long journeys - try not to travel long-haul, but if you have to, break the journey into manageable chunks. If you are travelling by car or train, take short stops where you can get some fresh air and stretch your legs. If you're travelling by plane, make sure you have a walkaround the plane at regular intervals. This will help to improve your circulation.
Aim to travel in your second trimester, when you won't be overwhelmed by fatigue or bouts of morning sickness.
Carry your maternity notes with you so that people are aware of any medical conditions you may have.
Make sure you have up-to-date travel insurance.
Get the go-ahead from your doctor before flying.
Have a healthy supply of snacks with you at all times to maintain your blood sugar levels; dried apricots, carrots and bananas are great choices.
It's easy to become dehydrated when you're travelling - especially by plane - so regularly sip on water and carry a facial spray to give yourself a spritz now and then!
If you are flying, buy a good support cushion or pillow for the flight. This will help to support your back and generally make your journey more comfortable.
Buy a relaxing cd to calm you on long car journeys, or listen to some favourite music on your iPod if you are travelling by plane (remember that you won't be allowed to listen to it on take-off or landing).
Do your research before travelling! Some countries will have vaccine requirements and in pregnancy there are certain vaccinations that you cannot have, so make sure that you check this out before you go. Talk to your GP about this if you have any concerns.
It's not only you that is at risk of dehydration during a flight, but also your skin. Carry a moisturiser with you and regularly apply it to your skin throughout the flight so that when you arrive you feel fresh, energised and ready to start your holiday!

As well as these features, gurgle also has many other articles on fertility, pregnancy and parenting-related topics. So for all your parenting needs, head to gurgle. co. uk (http://www. gurgle. co. uk (http://www. gurgle. co. uk))

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The Bride Crusade to Russia is Gaining Strength

2011-07-27T21:31:00.000-07:00

The Bride Crusade to Russia is Gaining Strength

Over 400 American men have traveled to Russia in 2005 with Anastasia Web to find a bride.

(PRWEB) November 29, 2005

Anastasia Web, (www. anastasiaweb. com) one of the leading online dating and romance tours companies specializing in Russian/American introductions, reports that over 400 American men have used its services to go on a Bride Tour to Russia and Ukraine in 2005.

During the Cold War, Russia was associated mainly with three things: communism, vodka and snow. Many American people felt fear and distrust of Russia and its people. A common Russian female portrait in the eyes of Americans was a “babushka” (an old lady with a scarf on her head) with a wrinkled face and sad look, carrying heavy bags.

Now more and more men if asked, “What is the first thing which comes to your mind when speaking about Russia?,” would answer without hesitation, “The beauty of the Russian women.”

American men who have traveled to Russia have often said, a beauty contest could be held in public transportation.

The Russian mail-order bride descriptions can be surprising. The most common profile of a Russian mail order bride: 20 to 25-years-old who has never married with a college degree and advanced knowledge of English; quite the opposite of the babushka.

The desire of a young Russian woman to find a marriage partner abroad is so large that major services have to restrict the number of women featured on their sites. For Instance, Anastasia Web features only one lady out of six. Only 10,000 of the 60,000 applicants from all over Russia get a profile on Anastasia Web.

There is a common misconception that all these girls want to leave Russia because they want to live in luxury and they are looking for the American lifestyle, not American men.

Russia has a great demographic disproportion between men and women. It has more women than men and the difference can be up to 7 percent, according to Russia’s State Statistical Committee. The causes for this are the effects of numerous wars in the past, and in a way, the result of male alcoholism. The chances of a woman staying single after she hits the age of 25 increase dramatically. Many suitable men are already married by that time, and those that are left likely drink or are inappropriate for some other reasons. Russia is a huge country that simply lacks men, according to Anastasia Web.

Most Anastasia Web clients have confessed that that it is a great pleasure to be able to pay signs of affection to a woman without being afraid that it would offend her. A visit to Russia is a trip back to the times when chivalry was in fashion.

Anastasia Web success stories prove that the age difference of 10, 15 or 20 years between international couples is a norm rather than an exception. Most Russian women, tired of the infantilism of their male compatriots, are more likely to be attracted to a mature man, capable of taking care of the family rather than being attracted to a young man who is still learning how to take care of himself.

Many happy couples who have found each other with Anastasia Web have shared their experiences. Take a look http://www. anastasiaweb. com/success_stories (http://www. anastasiaweb. com/success_stories).

Contact:

Anna Klokova

PR Manager

Anastasia Intl Inc.

Tel: 877-240-75-95

Www. anastasiaweb. com

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Senate clears Smith's suicide-prevention bill

2011-07-26T09:57:00.000-07:00

Senate clears Smith's suicide-prevention bill

What is it about death that fascinates so many people?

HENDERSON, NV (PRWEB) July 21, 2004

Experts say that when death approaches, your entire life flashes before your eyes. There is often a light at the end of a long tunnel and a feeling of warmth. But what happens when you come back? After having two near-death experiences, Matthew D. Dovel explains that it is not the near-death experience itself, but what happens afterward that is so incredible.

After his second near-death experience, Dovel was mysteriously endowed with an immense amount of knowledge about computers. He now owns a successful computer consulting business for which he has no training. He also possesses psychic abilities that allow him to sense when someone is thinking about him. Sound unbelievable? For Dovel, his psychic ability and conversations with God are a part of his daily life.

After coming back from the brink of both heaven and hell, Dovel also found a new understanding of how time works. "We are all time travelers and, believe it or not, we are all traveling at different speeds." In a vision since his return from heaven, God explained to Dovel how time works. "The speed peddle of your life is directly linked to good and evil," Dovel writes.

Dovel drowned at the age of 12 and clinically died for a short time. During this time he stood in the presence of Jesus, but was abruptly ripped from the peace and love that pervades heaven and dropped back to the harsh reality of earth. This sudden jolt caused him to spend his teenage years filled with angst and disgust over the ugliness in the world. Dovel eventually attempted suicide to spur his reentry into heaven. To his shock, he spent three days in hell, but eventually returned to tell about the horrendous experience. Dovel was told by God to write his autobiography, My Last Breath, in hopes that he may divert at least one person from committing suicide.

Dovel has worked in many professions including retail, home building, door-to-door sales, insurance agent, business owner, roofing and recycling. Currently, he works in the computer industry and as a writer. He is a recovering alcoholic and drug addict who has spent the last 17 years volunteering his spare time to help other recovering addicts. For more information about Dovel and his book, My Last Breath, please contact Phenix & Phenix Literary Publicists.

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British Health Tourists Rushing to the Costa del Sol

2011-07-23T06:47:00.000-07:00

British Health Tourists Rushing to the Costa del Sol

A revolutionary triple therapy treatment to help people stop smoking is now available on the Costa del Sol Southern Spain. Ex-pats and tourists alike are queing for treatment.

(PRWEB) March 25, 2005

On the Luton - Malaga Easyjet flight last Friday were six ‘desperate to quit smokers’ They were following in the footsteps of nine others that had flown back to Gatwick as ex smokers the previous evening.

They had arrived for a long weekend, which was to include two stop smoking sessions with the award winning Elite Clinics based in Fuengirola. This year they pioneered a new triple therapy treatment for those wishing to kick the smoking habit once and for all.

The treatment, which involves no drugs, uses a combination of psychology, NLP (Neuro Linguistic Programming) and mild hypnotherapy, to produce amazing results. As is covered in an article in the “New Scientist Magazine” (below) the results from these types of therapy are the overall winners in the race to quit the smoking habit.

The interest from the UK sector has been unexpected and has included not only individuals and couples but also recently enquiries from corporate groups wishing to travel over for the treatment.

A spokesperson for Elite says that “undertaking the treatment whilst away from all the normal pressures and associations of home and the working environment places the individual in a greatly improved mental and physical state of mind for success, and what better way can there be to stop smoking than to take a break in the beautiful winter sunshine of the Costa del Sol”

Additional information about Elite clinics can be obtained at

Http://www. eliteclinics. com (http://www. eliteclinics. com) or contact Martin & Marion Shirran on Tel (0034) 951 311 591

Hypnosis is the most effective way of giving up smoking,

According to the largest ever-scientific comparison of ways of breaking the habit. Willpower, it turns out, counts for very little.

Smokers are coming under increasing pressure to quit.

Earlier this month the Institute of Actuaries published the results of a study it commissioned which showed that the mortality rate for smokers is twice as high as for non-smokers, and that on average, a smoker dies 6 years earlier than a non-smoker. Surveys suggest that three in four smokers would like to give up, according to the anti-smoking campaign Action on Smoking and Health (ASH).

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To find the most effective way to give up smoking, Frank Schmidt and research student Chockalingam Viswesvaran of the University of Iowa carried out a meta-analysis, statistically combining the results of more than 600 studies covering almost 72 000 people from America, Scandinavia and elsewhere in Europe.