TechCFO Continues its National Expansion by Establishing a New Research Triangle Park Practice

TechCFO Continues its National Expansion by Establishing a New Research Triangle Park Practice

TechCFO names Jennifer Gibson to head up new Mid-Atlantic office

Atlanta, GA, and Raleigh, NC (PRWEB) February 6, 2009

TechCFO, a leading provider of outsourced CFO-level financial and management services for emerging growth companies, today announces the opening of its Mid-Atlantic practice group in Raleigh, North Carolina and the appointment of Jennifer Gibson as the Managing Partner to head up the newly established office.

In 2008, Jennifer Gibson founded Office of the CFO, LLC, a financial consulting firm providing fractional CFO services to entrepreneurs and technology companies. "After being introduced to TechCFO late last year, I quickly identified the additional benefits and advantages I can provide to my clients with access to expanded services by combining my practice with TechCFO," said Jennifer Gibson, Managing Director of Office of the CFO. Ms. Gibson has over 20 years of experience with entrepreneurial and technology companies, including roles in Big 4 public accounting, CFO positions with venture-backed software companies, and as the Managing Director of international subsidiaries.

Prior to Office of the CFO, Jennifer was the Chief Financial Officer and Vice President, International of ChannelAdvisor Corporation and Managing Director of ChannelAdvisor's international subsidiaries in the UK, Germany, Australia and Ireland. She also served as the Chief Financial Officer of AuctionRover. com, and Director of Operations for GoTo Auctions. Jennifer began her professional career at Coopers & Lybrand (now PricewaterhouseCoopers), and holds a B. S.B. A from Western Carolina University.

"The immediate success of Office of the CFO confirms the rising demand for CFO services among a growing number of startup and established technology companies in the Carolinas," said J. Kent Elmer, Managing Director of TechCFO. "Establishing a new practice group in Research Triangle Park continues TechCFO's national expansion and complements our existing presence in Atlanta, Boston and Silicon Valley. TechCFO's growth plans focus on those areas of the country, like Research Triangle Park, with the greatest concentration of venture and private equity backed technology companies," added Mr. Elmer.

About TechCFO
TechCFO provides comprehensive business infrastructure services, including executive level financial management, project management and staffing, accounting systems and support, human resource and administrative services to emerging and established technology organizations. TechCFO professionals have extensive experience with critical business and financial issues in the software, technology, healthcare IT, and life sciences industries. TechCFO enables businesses nationwide to focus on core competencies by providing flexible, customized professional services. For more information, please call 866.962.4CFO or visit http://www. techcfo. com (http://www. techcfo. com).

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LushClick. com Helps Women Navigate Life with its "LUSHious" New Website

LushClick. com Helps Women Navigate Life with its "LUSHious" New Website

With the support of web design firm, Blue Water Media, LushClick. com launches a new website providing women expert advice and product reviews on topics such as health, fashion, and food.

Washington, DC (PRWEB) October 7, 2009

LushClick. com, an innovative website for women, launched a new website on October 1st 2009 to highlight its expert advice concerning women's everyday lives. Its unique perspective provides women support on everything from health and fitness to home life. One of Lushclick's core competencies is its expertise in women's products. Its team of experts takes the guesswork out of new product purchases by testing the newest products and fads to separate the gems from the clunkers. The great thing about Lushclick is that it is its target customer. Lushclick's management team consists of mothers, daughters, and sisters who can completely relate with American women.

The new website combines an engaging color scheme with a user friendly format thereby streamlining users to their area of interest. The site features a main toolbar directing users to: beauty, health and fitness, fashion, home life, money, living green, travel, family, and the mommy click blog. Each link leads users to product reviews and advice. For example, the health and fitness link leads to a review of the Power Plate, a new exercise machine taking Europe by storm. And, the living green link leads to a review of the Nature Mill, a machine that actually reduces the amount of waste put into a landfill. In addition to its product reviews and advice, Lushclick offers giveaways featuring some of its most recommended products. But perhaps its most interesting feature is its mommy click blog. This blog speaks to the newest trends and products on the market. Its witty yet practical advice leaves users wanting more. Overall this site provides the perfect intersection of women, products, and practical advice. 

Blue Water Media designed the website to provide an enjoyable user experience through appealing graphics and increased functionality. Blue Water Media also enhanced Lushclick's control over the website by installing Joomla, an award-winning content management system. Joomla empowers its clients with the ability to build and update their websites through a simple and easy to use format. This technology gives Lushclick the ability to provide its users the most up to date information concerning new products and trends.

About LushClick. Com
Lushclick was developed by Elizabeth Manresa, a former standup comedian and CNN correspondent. Manresa is married with one son and is expecting twins in 2010. Feeling the need of women for more informed decision making, Manresa established LushClick. com to test products so users wouldn't have to. It cuts through gimmicky advertising to discover the real worth of products. Lushclick aims to share great ideas, reveal destinations, and highlight entrepreneurial women. For more information, please visit: http://www. lushclick. com/  (http://www. lushclick. com/)

About Blue Water Media
Blue Water Media is a leading web design agency located in Washington DC. It offers clients a variety of design services including print, brand identity and web design. Blue Water Media has worked with businesses in a wide variety of industries in the Washington DC metro area and beyond. Blue Water Media's reputation for developing innovative yet functional websites and online marketing campaigns establishes it as a leader in the industry. For more information, please visit: http://www. bluewatermedia. com/ (http://www. bluewatermedia. com/)

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Latest Flooring Designs Take Inspiration From Fashion Runways

Latest Flooring Designs Take Inspiration From Fashion Runways

World Floor Covering Association (WFCA) Provides Trend Report from Premiere Floor Covering Show

Anaheim, CA (PRWEB) March 11, 2009

If the devil wears Prada, then the fashion-conscious demon must walk on animal prints, nude tones, layered looks and leather. For these are just some of the hottest trends in flooring uncovered by the World Floor Covering Association (http://www. wfca. org)'s fashion scouts at this year's Surfaces - one of the home market's top international trade shows - which took place in Las Vegas in February this year.

WOOD AND BAMBOO TRENDS
There were no limits at Surfaces when it came to treatments in wood. High-gloss piano-finish floors that reveal your reflection were seen. As were innovative wood tiles in a surprising variety of whimsical shapes and sizes, including Tetris patterns, puzzle pieces, bricks and even fish scales! New wood surface stains now offer 0% VOC, no off gassing, are non-toxic and of all things, are even edible. Another new process extends the lifespan of hardwood floors with stains that run throughout the wear layer resulting in a highly durable floor that offers everlasting beauty that can be enjoyed for a lifetime.

Bamboo floors were also a hit at the show with one company presenting an assortment of oil-finished "woven" bamboo floors infusing cork strands for added dimension, anti-bacterial properties, soundproofing and insulation.

CARPET TRENDS
Carpet and area rugs were all about texture this year -- from shag to loops to contemporary felt discs. Also fashionable are rugs and carpets bound with a hint of metallic fiber just to catch the eye. Animal and nature-inspired looks are also the rage, including panther and leopard skin, tropical leaf and flower patterns, tree textures and tribal designs.

In addition to eco-friendly products, manufacturers were paying close attention this year to allergen reducing products and manufacturing methods. One new line includes a broad selection of carpets that incorporates silver and zinc release, which offer the strongest anti-bacterial technology on the market. Another company debuted new friezes using dye-accented color choices achieved through an eco-friendly solution that saves water and is zero-effluent into streams.

One earth-friendly standout at the show was a new shag carpet made with 80% bamboo fiber yarn and 20% cotton. It has the look and feel of silk without the price tag.

TILE TRENDS
As in the wood and laminate categories, high sheen and transparent shine were the hot trends in the tile category. Long, thin rectangular tiles reminiscent of flowing streams were seen, as well as tiles made from authentic crystal and semi-precious stones. New heat slumped glass tiles impart a sculpted, embossed effect giving the illusion of raindrops on the surface, linen textures, crinkled fabric, sand and slate effects.

LAMINATE TRENDS
The hottest trend in laminates this year was highly reflective, glossy finishes in exotic wood formats, as well as stone looks with "natural" embossed patterns and beveled edging. A brand new introduction includes a hybrid product containing natural cork, leather and linoleum surface-treatments that are stabilized on planks.

RESILIENT TRENDS
New resilient products, including vinyl, cork, leather and linoleum, offered not only environmentally friendly introductions, but product launches that were also easy to clean and offered healthful benefits.

One new launch in the linoleum category achieved the Asthma and Allergy Friendly certification mark -- which has never been given to a flooring product before. Another debut was a cork and linoleum hybrid called Corkoleum. It is an eco-friendly alternative to vinyl and laminate flooring that is resilient, warm, scratch and abrasion resistant, and easy to clean and maintain. 100% recycled leather planks were also presented in a broad spectrum of natural shades and textures -- from glossy bright red crocodile to supple lizard.

"With today's economic challenges, people everywhere are focusing more on their home environments and creature comforts," said Christopher Davis, President and Chief Executive Officer of the WFCA. "Manufacturers across the globe have listened to customers and have delivered an array of introductions that are certain not to disappoint."

The WFCA's website - WFCA. org (http://www. wfca. org) -- offers detailed information about these flooring categories. In addition, the website provides answers to the most common floor covering questions. Visitors can also find detailed information and practical tips on every flooring category available, including carpet, hardwood, laminate, ceramic, porcelain, resilient, vinyl, cork, stone and area rugs. An overview of each category provides the pros and cons, a product catalog, manufacturing details, varieties and styles available, things to consider before purchase and how to prepare for installation.

When it's time to buy floors, WFCA. org offers a searchable database of reputable WFCA (http://www. wfca. org) retail members across the country. All a user needs to do is enter their zip code to receive a list of suppliers in their area.

The WFCA, official sponsor of Surfaces, is the floor covering (http://www. wfca. org) industry's largest advocacy organization, representing floor covering retailers (http://www. wfca. org), contractors and allied service providers throughout North America. For more information about the WFCA, visit WFCA. org (http://www. wfca. org) and WFCA-PRO. org.

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Solution to Behavior Problems Might be in Your Lunchbox - Author Presents, Autism-ADHD related, Food Intolerances

Solution to Behavior Problems Might be in Your Lunchbox - Author Presents, Autism-ADHD related, Food Intolerances

Children's problematic behaviors, including autism spectrum, adhd, and food intolerances, can be significantly improved with digestive enzyme therapy. Karen DeFelice, an independent author of two book titles on digestive health, enzymes, and behavior, to explain why and what to do.

(PRWEB) January 10, 2005

Frustrated parents may be surprised to learn their childÂ’s problematic behaviors can originate from their dinner plates. An internationally renowned author will talk about some answers for those wandering the chaotic maze of autism, ADHD, and related conditions. Karen DeFelice, an independent author of two book titles on digestive health, enzymes, and behavior, to present Jan 19-21 in Seattle, WA and Portland OR.

There is a physiological reason that certain foods may trigger various behaviors, often unwanted ones. “A young child doesn’t know how to say ‘I have a throbbing migraine with visual disturbances,’ explains DeFelice, who has a Master’s in Science and two boys with neurological conditions. “They just know they don’t feel well and act out. Maybe you will see poor sleep, maybe head-banging, maybe aggression, or an amazing variety of other behaviors or physical symptoms.”

Adults may be affected too and not even realize it. For adults, this translates to how productive they are at work and, often, how happy they are with themselves and their lives. Many adults suffer from unknown digestive problems that influence autoimmune conditions, migraines, chronic fatigue, colitis, and chronic digestive disorders. Why would digestive enzymes be dramatically improving behavior and learning abilities of children (and adults) over the past 4 years?

“The key is to understand exactly how digestion is structured and works. Once you grasp that, the rest of the issues – symptoms, nutrition, special diets, gut problems - fall into place.” says DeFelice. “A network of nerves runs right along the digestive tract. If digestion is interrupted at one point, it can lead to one set of problems. Disruptions at another point in the gut can lead to different issues.”

“Many people don’t realize that ‘good nutrition’ has 2 distinct parts. First, you need to put real, wholesome food into your body. You might be surprised what you are actually eating!” explains DeFelice. “But all the great food and vitamins won’t do you any good if they aren’t digested and absorbed properly – the second essential part. Nutrients will pass right on through.”

The presentations are free and open to the public at:

Tuesday January 18, 7-9 pm at The Drachen Foundation, 1905 Queen Anne Ave N. Rm #200,

Seattle, WA, 206-282-4349

Wednesday January 19, 7-9 pm at Marlene's Market & Deli, 2565 S. Gateway Center Place, Federal Way, WA, 253-839-0933

Thursday January 20, 7-9 pm at National College of Naturopathic Medicine(NCNM) 49 SW Porter, Portland, Oregon 503-552-1501

Digestive enzyme therapy is one of the fastest emerging successful alternatives for people on the autism or ADHD spectrum as well as other neurological and often related digestive conditions (such as sensory integration dysfunction, migraines, food and chemical intolerances, chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, autoimmune conditions, bowel dysfunctions, and leaky gut syndrome).

Enzymes for Autism and other Neurological Conditions: The Practical Guide to Digestive Enzymes by Karen DeFelice has received critical acclaim as an insightful and informative book that is amazingly readable and easily understood by both lay readers and professionals.

It intertwines the incredible adventure of hundreds of mothers, their autism spectrum children, and other individuals all over the world testing new digestive enzymes with practical explanations of how to incorporate digestive enzymes into everyday life. This is expertly balanced with a review of the extensive scientific research on the use of digestive enzymes for assisting with digestive disorders, arthritis, inflammations, cancer, and many other uses.

Karen L. DeFelice and her two boys deal with pervasive neurological and sensory integration dysfunctions, and have seen dramatic improvement in their conditions through the use of enzyme therapy. She has a Masters in Science, and works in education and the sciences. She moderates and researches for an online support group of around 3500 families interested in enzymes, nutrition, and health. More information at www. enzymestuff. com.

Specific times for presentations and book signings at www. enzymestuff. com/calendar. htm (http://www. enzymestuff. com/calendar. htm).

ISBN 0972591877, 367 pages, $18.95

Further information and availability at www. enzymestuff. com, www. amazon. com, most bookstores, and natural food stores.

Note to reporters and editors: A photograph of the book cover is available for digital transmission. Contact Karen DeFelice 515-254-9157.

Includes discussion of the digestive process, enzymes, getting the most out of the food you choose, and cover some real practical measures to improve digestive health with particular attention to children and how digestion and food impact them. Questions welcome.

Contacts:

888-918-1118 info@enzymedica. com

Karen DeFelice 515-254-9157

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True Luxury Wellness Hotels Shrug Off Recession Talk

True Luxury Wellness Hotels Shrug Off Recession Talk

The global financial recession is being widely ignored by travellers seeking top quality health facilities in excellent surroundings, according to a leading hotel and spa specialist. Fast-growing Healing Hotels of the World says its holistic commitment has paid off and it is recognised as setting the benchmark in this market.

Cologne, Germany (PRWEB) May 21, 2009

The global financial recession is being widely ignored by travellers seeking top quality health facilities in excellent surroundings.

This is the experience of Anne Biging, managing director of leading hotel and spa specialist, Healing Hotels of the World.

'We're getting calls from people around the world who are stressed and want a true wellbeing and health program not just a pampering,' Ms Biging explained.

'They call us as it is now recognised that Healing Hotels established the world benchmark for standards in our industry. And we're delighted to be able to help as we cover a comprehensive wealth of properties,' she said.

Healing Hotels is now one of the world's fastest growing hotel groups. Ms Biging put the group's success down to the clear and strict criteria for membership.

'Having strict criteria for what makes a healing hotel of excellence has paid off.

'We were prepared to grow slowly to get the right members--and this approach is now paying dividends. Our policy is not only great for guests who are happy to pay to get the best, but good for the all members as they know the Healing Hotel brand is not being diluted,' Ms Biging pointed out.

'Membership in Healing Hotels of the World is by invitation only and properties must meet strict criteria going well beyond spa treatments,' Ms Biging said. 'It certainly pays off for guests. Whether it is related to cuisine, meditation or yoga, health or lifestyle consultancy, our hotels offer high quality holistic health and healing services.'

Healing Hotels' members are frequently acknowledged as outstanding by experts. For example, the Karkloof Spa in South Africa recently received The Tatler Magazine's coveted "Most Exciting Discovery of 2009" award.

Healing Hotels has four platforms to assist hotels: a global marketing platform, a holistic health and spa consultancy; a training of excellence program for hotels wanting to develop an individual, state-of-the-art approach to holistic health; and a series of Retreats and Master Programs conducted by world-leaders in their fields. To join, hotels must meet a strict set of guidelines.

Anne Biging has more than 20 years experience in international tourism and destination marketing. For more information, see www. Healinghotelsoftheworld. com.

About Healing Hotels of the World
Healing Hotels of the World (HHW), based in Cologne, is an exclusive global partnership of currently 40 top class hotels, resorts and retreats offering holistic health in luxury surroundings. Partner hotels cover 21 countries across five continents and membership is by invitation only. Common characteristics of partners' properties include amazing locations in harmony with natural surroundings. Most have direct access to ocean, river or sea; two offer the same luxury healing modalities in city locations.

Contact:
Valerie McDougall 
Director 
Words Etcetera  
+61 (0) 755 349 360 (phone)
+61 (0) 400 824 700 (mobile)

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CME Outfitters to Deliver Acute Coronary Syndrome Symposium: "Using Evidence and Guidelines to Individualize Care for ACS: A Case-Based Symposium" on March 29 in Chicago

CME Outfitters to Deliver Acute Coronary Syndrome Symposium: "Using Evidence and Guidelines to Individualize Care for ACS: A Case-Based Symposium" on March 29 in Chicago

CME Outfitters announces an upcoming live and interactive symposium titled "Using Evidence and Guidelines to Individualize Care for ACS: A Case-Based Symposium." Offered as a simultaneous symposium and webcast premiering Saturday, March 29, 2008, from 7:00-9:30 p. m. CT, the activity will provide an overview of current and emerging treatment strategies for patients with acute coronary syndrome.

Rockville, MD (PRWEB) February 7, 2008

CME Outfitters, LLC, an independent accredited provider of multidisciplinary medical education programming and related healthcare communications services, announces an upcoming live and interactive symposium titled "Using Evidence and Guidelines to Individualize Care for ACS: A Case-Based Symposium." Offered as a live presentation with subsequent online archive and 3 live Q&A opportunities, this activity takes place on March 29, 2008, from 7:00-9:30 p. m., at the Hilton Chicago.

This live symposium is certified for CME credit and the archive will offer physician (CME), nursing (CNE), and pharmacy (CPE) credit. This symposium will provide an overview of current and emerging treatment strategies for patients with acute coronary syndrome.

There is no fee to participate or receive credit for this activity, however, advance registration is requested. You may register online at www. cmeoutfitters. com/symposia (http://www. cmeoutfitters. com/symposia), or call 877.CME. PROS for more information.

This event is not part of the official ACC Annual Scientific Session and/or the SCAI Annual Scientific Sessions in Partnership with ACC i2 Summit as planned by their Program Committees.

Statement of Need:
Acute coronary syndrome (ACS) affects more than 1.5 million people in the United States each year, and is associated with an increased risk of cardiac death. Prevention of cardiac events in patients with ACS and those with prior myocardial infarction (MI) or stroke is crucial to improving outcomes and preventing death. Yet, almost half of all patients are under-recognized and not adequately managed. The American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association (ACC/AHA) have recently published new treatment guidelines for ACS, yet even when guidelines are incorporated in practice, some issues remain controversial. For instance, dosing and timing of the administration of antithrombotic therapies is not consistent and these factors can impact outcome. Also, clinicians need to know the importance of risk stratification in the management of ACS. In addition, short-term and long-term management strategies for ACS may differ, and there is not yet consensus in the field regarding best practices. Although current antithrombotic agents are effective, there is room for improvement in outcomes. Promising new agents, including PY212 inhibitors, thrombin receptor antagonists, and Factor Xa inhibitors may play a key role in improving patient care. Faculty in this interactive, live, case-based symposium will translate the latest evidence on treatment guidelines and emerging management strategies to improve practice, individualize treatments, and optimize outcomes of patients with ACS.

Moderator:
Christopher P. Cannon, MD
Senior Investigator, TIMI Study Group
Brigham and Women's Hospital
Associate Professor of Medicine
Harvard Medical School
Boston, MA

Faculty:
Robert A. Harrington, MD
Professor of Medicine, Division of Cardiology
Duke University Medical Center
Director, Duke Clinical Research Institute
Durham, NC

Jeffrey L. Anderson, MD, FACC, FAHA, MACP
Associate Chief of Cardiology
Intermountain Medical Center
Co-Director of Cardiac Research
Professor of Internal Medicine
University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT

Agenda:
7:00-7:30 p. m. - Dinner
7:30-7:50 p. m. - Welcome/Interactive Case Presentation #1, Christopher P. Cannon, MD, Brigham and Women's Hospital
7:50-8:10 p. m. - Treatment Guidelines: Evidence and Application, Jeffrey L. Anderson, MD, LDS Hospital
8:10-8:30 p. m. - Interactive Case Presentation #2, Christopher P. Cannon, MD, Brigham and Women's Hospital
8:30-8:50 p. m. - New Discoveries in Prevention and Management: What is the Evidence?, Robert A. Harrington, MD, Duke Clinical Research Institute
8:50-9:10 p. m. - Interactive Case Presentation #3, Christopher P. Cannon, MD, Brigham and Women's Hospital
9:10-9:30 p. m. - Q&A Session

Learning Objectives:
At the end of this CE activity, participants should be able to:
Describe the impact of treatment selection, dosing, and timing of antiplatelet therapies on overall outcomes of patients with acute coronary syndrome Recognize the role of antithrombotic therapy in the prevention and management of acute coronary syndrome according to ACC/AHA guidelines Evaluate emerging therapies in the management of patients with acute coronary syndrome

Target Audience:
LIVE: Cardiologists and other clinicians who treat patients with acute coronary syndrome.
ARCHIVE: Cardiologists, physician assistants, nurses, pharmacists, and other clinicians who treat patients with acute coronary syndrome.

Commercial Support:
CME Outfitters, LLC, gratefully acknowledges an educational grant from Schering-Plough Corporation in support of this CE activity.

Credit Information:
CME Credit (Physicians; live and archive):
CME Outfitters, LLC, is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

CME Outfitters, LLC, designates this educational activity for a maximum of 2.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Note to Physician Assistants: AAPA accepts Category I credit from AOACCME, Prescribed credit from AAFP, and AMA Category I CME credit for the PRA from organizations accredited by ACCME.

CNE Credit (Nurses; archive):
CME Outfitters, LLC, is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the New York State Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

It has been assigned code 6WASUP-PRV-0629. 2.0 contact hours will be awarded upon successful completion.

Note to Nurse Practitioners: The content of this CNE activity pertains to Pharmacology.

CPE Credit (Pharmacists; archive):
CME Outfitters, LLC, is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. 2.0 contact hours (0.2 CEUs)
Universal Program Number: 376-000-08-005-H01-P (recorded programs)

CME certificates will be distributed to participants at the conclusion of the live symposium. Participants in the archive and Q&A sessions held after the live symposium may receive credit and print a certificate online at www. cmeoutfitters. com/test (http://www. cmeoutfitters. com/test).

About CME Outfitters:
CME Outfitters develops and distributes live, recorded, print, and web-based educational activities to thousands of clinicians each year and offers expert accreditation services for non-accredited organizations. For a complete catalog of certified activities, please visit www. cmeoutfitters. com or call 877.CME. PROS (877.263.7767).

To view all recent CME Outfitters press releases, visit http://www. cmeoutfitters. com (http://www. cmeoutfitters. com) and click on "News" or visit http://www. prweb. com (http://www. prweb. com) and search for "CME Outfitters."

For current information about this complimentary 2.0 hour CME activity, please visit www. cmeoutfitters. com/symposia (http://www. cmeoutfitters. com/symposia).

Contact: Christopher Perez
CME Outfitters, LLC
240.243.1303 direct
240.243.1033 fax

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California Offering Hope to the Millions of Children Afflicted with Neurological Disorders

California Offering Hope to the Millions of Children Afflicted with Neurological Disorders

Children's Neurobiological Solutions Foundation Sees Dramatic Hope for Treatments and Cures as Californians Approve Proposition 71, the $3 Billion California Stem Cell Research and Cures Initiative.

Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) November 14, 2004

Proposition 71, The California Stem Cell Research and Cures Initiative approved by voters November 2, will provide three billion dollars for research using stem cells.

"Stem cell research has the potential to eliminate the suffering of the 14 million children in the U. S. who are afflicted with any of a broad spectrum of debilitating neurological disorders for which there are currently no cures," said Fia Richmond, founder and president of Children's Neurobiological Solutions Foundation (CNS). "The California Stem Cell Research and Cures Initiative will provide the critical funding needed to make new treatments and cures possible."

Scientists believe that recent discoveries promise great hope for stem cells to provide the cure for disorders that have failed to respond to the best efforts of the medical and scientific communities so far, according to CNS's Richmond.

CNS is a non-profit organization dedicated to accelerating research for pediatric brain repair and regeneration, seeking treatments and cures for the nation's 14 million children suffering from neurological disorders. The most widely-known among these debilitating conditions are adrenoleukodystrophy, autism, Canavan disease, cerebral palsy, Down's syndrome, epilepsy, hydrocephalus, leukodystrophy, pediatric brain tumors, pediatric stroke, Rett syndrome, shaken baby syndrome, and Tay-Sachs disease. Hearing loss and vision impairments also contribute to this list.

The harsh reality in this day of medical miracles is that medical science does not currently understand the underlying causes of more than 90 percent of these devastating conditions. Treatments are limited and there are no known cures.

Children suffering from profound neurological disabilities, and their families, have never before had promise or hope for treatments or cures.

"My nine-year-old son Palmer has an undiagnosed brain injury," said Fia Richmond, founder and president of Children's Neurobiological Solutions Foundation. "He cannot walk, talk, or sit without help and he needs around-the-clock assistance and care. With no cures or therapies available, we have and continue to experience the disappointment of limited medical options."

By approving Proposition 71, Californians encourage and fund stem cell research to create a repair system for the body. They retain their potential to develop into different cell types within a body, replicating healthy new cells to replace damaged ones.

Beyond the dramatic needs of children suffering neurological damage, there are 128 million Americans suffering from diseases and injuries that could be treated or cured with stem cell therapies. These conditions include Alzheimer's disease, cancer, cystic fibrosis, diabetes, heart disease, HIV infection and AIDS, multiple sclerosis, osteoporosis, Parkinson's disease, severe burns, and spinal cord trauma.

The $3 billion earmarked by The California Stem Cell Research and Cures Initiative is significantly less than the $67 billion estimated lifetime cost nationwide of long-term care for America's disabled individuals.

Proposition 71 will make California the leader in what could ultimately be a huge new industry that creates jobs and brings California hundreds of millions of dollars in patent royalties.

"This is going to be the stem cell center of the world, not just the country," said CNS Board member Evan Snyder, director of the program in stem cell biology at the Burnham Institute in San Diego.

According to Nobel Prize winner Paul Berg, PhD, Professor of Cancer Research Emeritus, Stanford University, "Passage of The California Stem Cell Research and Cures Initiative will energize vitally needed research, not only for the use of stem cells to cure millions of children and adults, but also to reduce the state's burdensome health care costs and boost California's economy."

About CNS

Children's Neurobiological Solutions Foundation (CNS) is a national non-profit 501(c)(3) organization whose mission is to orchestrate collaborative research to expedite creation of effective treatments and therapies for children with neurodevelopmental abnormalities, birth injuries to the nervous system, and related neurological problems. CNS will transform the approach to pediatric neurological research by fostering partnerships among leading neuroscientists that deliver measurable improvements in the lives of afflicted children and their families.

In addition, CNS provides families and health care providers with current information and education supporting their decision-making processes.

Copyright © 2004 Children's Neurobiological Solutions Foundation. All rights reserved.

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La Cense Beef and Moonlight Basin Announce An Exciting New Partnership

La Cense Beef and Moonlight Basin Announce An Exciting New Partnership

Local Montana Producer La Cense Beef Selected by Moonlight Basin to Supply USDA Certified 100% All Natural Grass Fed Beef

Dillon, MT (PRWEB) December 9, 2010

La Cense Beef (“La Cense”), the leader in the grass fed beef industry and the only USDA Certified grass fed beef producer, is excited to announce an exciting new partnership with Moonlight Basin during the 2010 – 2011 Ski Season. Moonlight Basin will be serving exclusively La Cense Beef 100% All Natural Black Angus Steakburgers, Beef Frankfurters, Polish Kielbasa, and Rancher’s Chili at the Headwaters Grill.

Moonlight Basin (http://www. moonlightbasin. com) selected La Cense Beef (http://www. lacensebeef. com) as its grass fed beef provider given its exemplary grass fed production practices, the proximity of the local Montana-based La Cense Ranch, their desire to provide patrons with healthy food from local sources, and their shared concern for the environment.

“Moonlight Basin prides itself on working with local companies who share our passion for quality products and environmental stewardship. La Cense was a natural fit for us with their 100% grass fed beef and sustainable ranching practices. We knew when we sampled the product it was delicious, and after we visited the ranch we found out why. Their commitment to quality and compassion for their cattle is absolutely amazing,” said Greg Pack, General Manager of Moonlight Basin.

La Cense Beef is a pioneer in the grass fed beef industry. The first and only beef producer to receive the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) “Grass Fed Beef” certification, La Cense successfully endured a rigorous auditing process by third-party Verified Beef. The process included reviewing all ranching practices, its structure and management, training of employees, the inspection of all feeds, records and labels and the administration of all foods and drugs. The audit confirms La Cense cattle to be truly 100 percent grass fed, never exposed to antibiotics, animal by-products or growth promotants, never treated with hormones, and source and age verified. It is only with source and age verification that consumers can be assured that they know what they are buying and can trust specific marketing claims.

Grass fed beef has been recognized to be the best beef option for human health, the animal and the environment. According to numerous studies, grass fed beef is shown to be lower in total fat and calories than grain fed conventional beef. The higher Beta Carotene level in grass fed beef is helpful in reducing the risk of cancer and cardiovascular disease. Grass fed beef is also higher in Omega-3 fatty acids essential for enhancing heart health and reducing the risk of arthritis, obesity, insulin resistance, allergies and autoimmune diseases.

La Cense Beef’s sustainable ranching management and practices used to raise grass fed cows also help keep cattle, air, land, and water healthy, and lower the carbon footprint. This is in direct contrast to industrial grain-based feedlot operations that foul the environment, expose cattle to inhumane conditions, require intensive consumption of fossil fuels and produce higher levels of environmental pollutants.

“We are delighted to team up with Moonlight Basin to bring their resort’s patrons grass fed beef. La Cense Beef is proud to support Moonlight Basin’s commitment to providing its customers with a more healthful beef that brings the confidence in quality and process that only La Cense can offer. We are also thrilled that together we can bring very local product to Moonlight Basin guests,” said La Cense founder and owner William Kriegel.

About La Cense Beef:

The first company to meet the USDA’s “grass fed” standard, La Cense Beef is a leading, all-natural cattle ranch focused on raising top-grade Black Angus cattle for exclusive direct-to-consumer beef sale. La Cense’s 88,000-acre ranch in southwest Montana follows the principles of sustainable ranching, including free roaming and rotational grazing. The team of La Cense Beef ranchers with years of experience working on Montana land with cattle, help ensure that a humane, stress-free environment is maintained. The La Cense Beef ranch sits at an altitude of 5100 feet in a pristine, vast landscape where the cattle enjoy the most natural, unadulterated life possible. For more information, visit http://www. lacensebeef. com.

About Moonlight Basin

Moonlight Basin is an environmentally-sensitive, recreational resort and real estate development surrounded by world-class Rocky Mountain skiing, 250,000 acres of wilderness and miles of nature trails. Moonlight Basin offers: luxury accommodations, the Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf, a full-service spa, and a variety of dining options. With “The Biggest Skiing in America,” in combination with the Big Sky Resort, patrons are given the opportunity to participate in a variety of activities throughout the year, including: fishing, hunting, rafting, camping, skiing, and horseback riding. It’s the perfect balance of luxury and adventure. Located just one hour from Bozeman and 50 miles from Yellowstone National Park, this four-season paradise feels private and secluded, yet is easily accessible year-round.

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Taking a Scalpel to Health Insurance Prices ... Affordable Health Cuts to the Core of Medical Insurance

Taking a Scalpel to Health Insurance Prices... Affordable Health Cuts to the Core of Medical Insurance

New Zealanders are getting duped. Public waiting lists are getting longer and health insurance premiums are on the rise. Where does this leave the consumer? Kiwis can't afford to ignore their health needs any longer as the government cuts back even more on public healthcare. Your life may be at stake and now is the time to think about your health before you get landed with a large medical bill or worse yet a condition that could affect your future livelihood.

(PRWEB) August 27, 2008

New Zealanders are getting duped. Public waiting lists are getting longer and health insurance (http://www. affordablehealth. co. nz/Default. aspx) premiums are on the rise. Where does this leave the consumer? Kiwis can't afford to ignore their health needs any longer as the government cuts back even more on public health care. Your life may be at stake and now is the time to think about your health before you get landed with a large medical bill or worse yet a condition that could affect your future livelihood.

So how does the average New Zealand protect their future health needs while avoiding escalating health premiums? According to Affordable Health managing director, Peter Maynard, consumers want rock bottom health premiums with adequate cover and an easier claims service - all from the comfort of their armchair.

"Clients come to us for quick and fair health and life insurance (http://www. affordablehealth. co. nz/Default. aspx) cover. To make the process easy and hassle free, we wanted to provide quotes online for ease of use as well as offering the very best deal for consumers."

Affordable Health & Life Ltd has been involved in health, life and medical insurance in New Zealand (http://www. affordablehealth. co. nz/Medical-Insurance. aspx) for approximately 10 years and during this time we have seen what makes a good health and life insurance policy and more importantly what makes an inferior product.

Your health insurance in New Zealand (http://www. affordablehealth. co. nz/Medical-Insurance. aspx) needs to cover all recommended treatments whether surgical or non surgical. It should have a no limit cover to listed procedures or set payouts per procedure and the terms and conditions of your policy should be guaranteed for the life of your policy.

"A good health insurance policy will offer you the best cover available at an unbeatable price. It is important to be aware of what your policy covers and at Affordable Health and Life we can guarantee you great cover at a great price and no surprises at claim time."

We are aware that claims can be a very stressful time for clients. A good policy will cover you for all unexpected expenses and your claim should be processed in a fast and effective manner to minimize stress and expense for the client.

Affordable Health Insurance (http://www. affordablehealth. co. nz/Default. aspx) makes every effort to ensure that clients are handled in this timely manner. Unfortunately with health insurance there is a high probability that you may need to claim one day and it is nice to know that your broker will be there to help you every step of the way. Our motto is "it is better to have health insurance and never use it than to not have health insurance and need it!"

The aim of Affordable Health and Life's new website, therefore, is to provide consumers with the best price while not compromising on quality of insurance cover. We have therefore made every effort to keep premium prices down so you, the consumer, may benefit.

Please take a look around our new website today on www. affordablehealth. co. nz. You may be surprised with its ease of use and the quote supplied may be well within your budget.

Media contact:
Carolyn Marlowe, Communications Manager, Affordable Health and Life Limited.

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Five Star Results -- Combining Customer Reviews With Site Search Delivers Added Value to Online Stores

Five Star Results -- Combining Customer Reviews With Site Search Delivers Added Value to Online Stores

Celebros offers clients another revenue optimizing solution -- integrating customer reviews with Celebros Salesperson's powerful search, navigation & merchandising capabilities.

Santa Barbara, CA (PRWEB) April 29, 2008

Celebros (http://celebros. com/) is now able to deliver even further value to online stores, incorporating existing customer review tools with Celebros search & navigation solution.

Integration with any third-party customer review platform is a seamless procedure, demanding no active involvement or development from the side of the client.

Drawing on the data provided by the customer reviews provider, Celebros automatically incorporates customer ratings on all search results pages, according to the average numerical value rated by reviewers, and displays the rating results in an icon format, customized to match the look and feel of any online store. Only Natural Pet Store (http://onlynaturalpet. com/), for example, chose to display ratings with a paw print graphic.

Celebros also gives shoppers the option to sort by ratings in descending order, so that the highest rated items are shown first - an effective tool for increasing conversions. In fact, recent research has shown that 63% of consumers indicated that they are more likely to purchase from a site if it has product ratings and reviews.

Because Celebros is able to display near-exact graphics (showing increments of 0.1), product ranking is precise. This means that search results for top rated items are both accurate and relevant. Such precision ranking and results can be seen on Celebros client Avon (http://shop. avon. com/shopc/search. asp? find_spec=pink+lipstick&search. x=0&search. y=0&department=search)'s website.

"We are always looking to provide clients with added-value solutions," commented Celebros CEO, Ofer Alt. "Integrating clients' existing tools with Celebros solutions is yet another way to help our clients achieve their ROI goals".

"After the implementation of Celebros' customer rating feature on our website we received compliments from our customers that they appreciate the improved usability as well as the convenience of being able to search by customer rated products. This value-added feature has increased our sales and provided our customers with a beneficial tool," said Only Natural Pet Store President Marty Grosjean.

If you already have customer reviews on your website, and would like the added value of connecting customer reviews with site search & navigation, please contact (http://celebros. com/Contact. asp? menu=company) Celebros.

About Only Natural Pet Store

Only Natural Pet Store was created to offer healthy, natural pet care products that are consistent with a holistic approach to pet health. All of the products offered for sale at Only Natural Pet Store are of the highest quality and made of natural ingredients.

About Celebros

Founded in 2000, Celebros is an international leader in revenue optimizing solutions for online stores. The Celebros Salesperson suite includes incoming traffic generating tools, conversion rate optimizing tools and a powerful recommendation engine that increases average order size. It is available in seven different languages.

Copyright © 2008 Celebros Inc.; all rights reserved.

For more information contact:
Melody King, US VP Sales
Ph: (800) 428-0496
Fax: (505) 212-0610

Michael Shear, VP Sales Europe
Ph: (0870)366-5274
Mobile: (972) 54-219-6286

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Solving Condo Conflicts in a Fast, Efficient Way Using Mediation and other Conflict Resolution Techniques

Solving Condo Conflicts in a Fast, Efficient Way Using Mediation and other Conflict Resolution Techniques

The housing market is exploding with new construction projects, due to relentless population growth in the main cities in Florida. Newcomers are divided between recent immigrants and American-born from different states. This generates major number of conflicts among people who, being neighbors, have a positive, but frustrated expectation of cooperation. This web is providing a very needed service, by promoting the peaceful resolution of condo disputes, developing owners' capacity to organize, participate and manage their own associations, and offering affordable solutions to existing disputes, before they end in court generating grievous expenses.

Fort Lauderdale, FL (PRWEB) August 20, 2005

Millions of Florida citizens live in condominiums, home associationsd and other forms of community life, with few or any resources to manage inevitable conflicts that appear between owners, owners and the condo association Board, or among owners and lawyers.

This situation is becoming more complex due to recent immigration trends, which brings Latin Americans to live here without language or conflict resolution skills to manage their inclusion into community life with success.

Florida state has provided the institutional help designed by the creation of the Ombudsman, Dr Virgilio Rizzo, who receives complaints and helps people navigate their disagreements. But due to the extraordinary number of disputes, there is need for other kinds of interventions, like facilitation of meetings in a peaceful way, election supervision and mediation to resolve disputes among owners and boards.

Floridacondomediation. com has been created:

To offer a place where the issue of conflict situations between Boards and owners, and between neighbors can be addressed and solved.

Florida Condo mediation has been developed:

To provide information about affordable methods for conflict resolution, among them the Florida Ombudsman.

To offer interventions such as condo mediation

To educate owners and Board members in interpersonal relationships

To build up more healthy and supportive neighborsÂ’ communities

In the future, this company will provide a special form of recognition to any Condo Association that has demostrated to be Conflict-free, to raise the property value and give owners the satisfaction of being proposed as exemplary citizens.

Please, visit

Floridacondomediation. com

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DarPharma, Inc. Announces the Formation of a New Board of Directors - Company Also Appoints Vice President of Finance and Director of Business Development

DarPharma, Inc. Announces the Formation of a New Board of Directors -Company Also Appoints Vice President of Finance and Director of Business Development.

DarPharma, a biotech company developing novel drugs for schizophrenia and Parkinson's disease, announces new additions to its Board of Directors and Management team.

Chapel Hill, NC (PRWEB) April 27, 2004

DarPharma, Inc., a company that develops novel drugs for the treatment of neurological and psychiatric diseases, has announced the formation of its new Board of Directors and appointment of some key members of its management team. The company recently closed another round of bridge financing, and is currently raising its first institutional round to accelerate the clinical validation of its drug candidates.

“The formation of this strong, new Board and our key management hires will provide an essential foundation for DarPharma’s promising future,” said Dr. Prabhavathi Fernandes, President and CEO of DarPharma. “The expertise brought by our new Board members will be invaluable as DarPharma moves towards registration and commercialization of its first products for schizophrenia and Parkinson’s disease.”

Dr. Michael Knable, Mr. Louis Leeburg, and Mr. Robert Postlethwait have joined DarPharmaÂ’s Board of Directors. The new Directors bring extensive experience in the development and commercialization of CNS drugs and in the financial management of growing companies. Dr. Richard Mailman, scientific co-founder and Chairman of DarPharma, and Dr. Fernandes represent the company management on the Board.

In addition to the new Board members, DarPharma has hired Mr. Michael Dombeck, M. B.A., M. P.P., as Director of Business Development, and Mr. Brett Farabaugh as Vice President of Finance. Both of these new members of the DarPharma management team have previously worked with biotechnology companies in the vibrant life sciences community of North Carolina.

Dr. Michael Knable is Executive Director of the Stanley Medical Research Institute, the largest private agency providing funds for schizophrenia and bipolar disorder research. He is also an Assistant Clinical Professor of Psychiatry and Neurology at the George Washington University Medical School and serves on the Board of Directors or Scientific Advisory Boards of multiple biotechnology companies focused on central nervous system therapeutics.

Mr. Louis Leeburg is a business consultant for non-profit endowments as well as individuals. He is a director of LightPath Technologies, Inc., a small cap NASDAQ listed company, and serves in various capacities for numerous private and public charities.

Mr. Robert Postlethwait is a former President of Eli LillyÂ’s Neuroscience Product Group, where he oversaw numerous international launches and line extensions of the blockbuster antidepressant Prozac, and led final development, pre-launch planning and implementation, and global launching of the blockbuster antipsychotic, Zyprexa. Mr. Postlethwait most recently served as a Commissioner on the PresidentÂ’s New Freedom Commission on Mental Health.

About DarPharma, Inc.:

DarPharma, founded in October 2000, has licensed a large intellectual property portfolio of dopamine D1 agonists and other drug candidates from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and Purdue University. It aims to bring to market the first dopamine D1 receptor full agonists as therapeutics for the management of multiple CNS conditions, including first-ever drug treatments for late-stage ParkinsonÂ’s disease and the cognitive deficits and negative symptoms associated with schizophrenia. DarPharmaÂ’s lead compound, DAR-0100, is in an ongoing Phase I/IIa clinical trial in late-stage ParkinsonÂ’s disease patients and is soon to enter Phase II trials for psychiatric indications.

Currently, DarPharma has active clinical and preclinical programs for six indications, including ParkinsonÂ’s disease and schizophrenia.

For further information, please contact Mr. Michael Dombeck, Director of Business Development, at (919) 403-4348.

DarPharma, Inc.

215 Cloister Court

Chapel Hill, NC 27514

Voice: (919) 403-4348

Fax: (919) 403-4369

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

World Renowned Spiritual Leader and Humanitarian Sri Sri Ravi Shankar to Visit Milwaukee on April 23, 2010

World Renowned Spiritual Leader and Humanitarian Sri Sri Ravi Shankar to Visit Milwaukee on April 23, 2010

12 City Spring Tour Kicks off with Inauguration of The Art of Living Foundation’s new Center in Los Angeles; Milwaukee Visit will Feature Wisdom and Meditation & Sri Sri’s Message of Creating a Violence-free, Stress-Free America

Milwaukee, WI (PRWEB) March 22, 2010

Sri Sri Ravi Shankar (http://www. srisri. org/ (http://www. srisri. org/)), the internationally renowned spiritual leader and humanitarian, is bringing his timely message of peace and empowerment to Milwaukee on April 23, 2010, during a 12 city spring tour of the United States and Canada hosted by the Art of Living Foundation.

Recently named one of the five most powerful people in India by Forbes Magazine, Sri Sri has inspired a global phenomenon of compassion and service through his campaign to create a Violence-Free, Stress-Free world. His non-profit organizations provide aid and relief in many of the world’s most difficult regions, including quake-stricken Haiti. His initiatives in meditation and self-development, conflict resolution, disaster relief, business and social responsibility, prisoner rehabilitation programs, youth leadership, women’s empowerment and education have impacted the lives of more than 25 million people worldwide.

The evening of Wisdom, Music and Meditation with Sri Sri will begin at 6:30pm on April 23rd at the Midwest Airlines Center in downtown Milwaukee. Sri Sri makes life’s profound truths accessible to people of all backgrounds with inimitable wit, wisdom and simplicity of language.

“This is an extraordinary opportunity for people across the country to meet one of the world’s most revered spiritual leaders and humanitarians,” said Michael Fischman, President of the Art of Living Foundation. “In these times torn by strife and uncertainty, his teachings are more essential than ever.”

In Los Angeles, the first stop on his tour, Sri Sri will rededicate and inaugurate a new Center, a historic former church and architectural treasure, for the Art of Living Foundation on April 14. The Art of Living Foundation’s programs have benefited over a thousand people in the Milwaukee region over the last 3 years. These initiatives have included self-development programs for corporations, adults, and youth as well as community service initiatives.

Through the years, Sri Sri has conferred with many of the world’s major political, religious and business leaders, sharing the universality of the goals and values of the great spiritual traditions.

Sri Sri’s North American tour dates include:
 Honolulu, April 9  Los Angeles, April 14-17  Boise, April 18  Denver, April 20  Boulder, April 21  Minneapolis, April 22  Milwaukee, April 23  Cleveland, April 24  Cincinnati, April 25  Hollywood/Ft. Lauderdale, April 26  Washington, D. C., April 29  Quebec, Canada, April 30, May 1- 2

Founded in 1981, the Art of Living Foundation (www. artofliving. org) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) educational and humanitarian organization working in special consultative status with the United Nations Social and Economic Council on initiatives related to health, education, sustainable development, conflict resolution and disaster relief. One of the world’s largest volunteer-based organizations, the Foundation works to create a violence-free, stress-free world by strengthening the individual.

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Obsidian Capital Group Inc Announces Its New Subsidiary, Prospects 121

Obsidian Capital Group Inc Announces Its New Subsidiary, Prospects 121

Obsidian Capital Group Inc a venture capital and marketing company, announced the new marketing division of Prospects 121. Prospects 121 allows for the company to provide advertisers with a scientific approach to conversion rate marketing.

Newport, Beach, CA (PRWEB) July 5, 2006

Obsidian Capital Group Inc (www. obsidiancapital. com), a venture capital and marketing company, announced the new marketing division of Prospects 121. Obsidian Capital Group is a multi-facet company and with the addition of Prospects 121, this allows for the company to provide advertisers with a scientific approach to conversion rate marketing.

Prospect 121 is a direct response marketing company focusing on the production of high volume business opportunity leads, mortgage leads, insurance leads, debt service leads, B2B leads and B2B lead generation and B2C order generation. Prospects is able to deploy a variety of lead generation strategies depending on the specific needs of the client. Internet media, call centers, direct response TV, direct response radio and direct mail are apart of the hybrid marketing techniques used to produce a synergistic effect and the greatest ROI.

“Prospects is a great answer to those that are frustrated with trying to figure out what does and does not work. By combining all marketing forces you are able to truly reach the audience and ROI needs all at the same time.” Says Jessica Hughes Director of Marketing.

Prospects 121 works with any advertising client’s media who are challenged with achieving the end result. Prospects deploys advanced creative and copy multivariate testing solutions in order to ensure clients reach a healthy ROI, while increasing customer life-time value (LTV). Prospects121 acts as an implementation intermediary between you, as the advertiser or e-commerce merchant and high performance Internet Media, Direct Response Radio media, and DRTV media. The end result is profitable ROI-based lead and order conversions.

“Lead generation and order generation is an extremely complicated process when done correctly. "Correct" means generating the lead or order while maintaining a healthy ROI and increasing the customer life-time value (LTV).” Says Dean Shafer, Prospect 121’s Director. “With Prospects 121, that is what we hope to accomplish, ‘correct’ lead generation.”

Prospects121 can help navigate you through the complex and competitive lead and order generation process, by delivering custom and allowing for real, measurable results.

Obsidian Capital Group, Inc., a private capital investor strategically focused in acquiring and investing in marketing and technology. Obsidian Capital Group is a high-end web-based developer delivering powerful. NET eBusiness solutions: solid, usable, intuitive web applications, without the hype.

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Economy Causes Businesses to Consider Outsourcing for Cost Cutting

Economy Causes Businesses to Consider Outsourcing for Cost Cutting

Exploring the benefits of outsourcing graphic design work to decrease monthly expenses.

Coral Springs, FL (PRWEB) October 10, 2008

Everyone is concerned with the economic situation right now. Just look at the stock market and the loan bailout going on and you don;t have to be a genius to deduct that people are looking to consolidate their expenses. With rising gas prices, health care costs and more, business owners are turning toward outsourcing.

Medtronics, a medical device maker, is looking to reduce their cost of production by 25% over 5 years. They are shipping out jobs to Mexico in order to save money. (See article in commercialappeal. com - Tuesday, March 25, 2008 - Medtronic plays down outsourcing reports). Another large company looking to outsource is British Airways. They recently signed a multimillion pound application support and testing deal with NIIT Technologies as part of ongoing attempts to improve efficiency and cut costs. (See article in cio. co. uk - September 25, 2008 - BA to cut costs in multimillion outsourcing deal). Those are examples of million dollar businesses, but as a smaller business you want to save money too. At the same time, you don't necessarily want to send jobs overseas. Well, your company's advertising and marketing is a great place to look for those additional savings.

"We took a hard look at our costs associated with doing our advertising work and realized that it would be much more cost effective to farm out that work." stated Ronald Catronio, manager for a Harley-Davidson dealership. "With soaring health care costs and salaries, we have found that it is more cost effective to hire a freelancer to do the work for us."

When talking about "outsourcing" work, we are not talking about sending it overseas. You may be able to find a local artist to do the work. "The good thing about graphic design work is that you don't necessarily need to be local to do the job." says Mark Lewkowicz, President of Creation Network, Inc. and theaddesignguys. com. "The internet has allowed graphic designers the ability to communicate with clients and send proofs anywhere in the world. My company works with people all across the United States and never have any problems. When people tell me they would rather work with a local artist, I tell them that even if I was next door to you, I would still be emailing you the proof for approval." stated Lewkowicz. "What the client really wants is for the the job to be done right, for a reasonable prices in a timely manner. Those are their biggest concerns. If my clients need me, I am just a phone call or email away." said Mr. Lewkowicz.

There are several benefits to outsourcing graphic design work. You don't pay for health insurance, payroll, social security taxes, vacation pay, etc. A freelance designer works offsite and maintains their own technology at their own expense. There is no wasted down time waiting on the next project. You only contact the freelancer when you need something done for your business.

"I have clients I have worked with for years." stated Mark Lewkowicz. "After a while, you get to know what a client likes and need less and less guidance on projects. That speeds up production time and keeps the client very happy. A freelancer provides samples of their work and a quote before a job is done. You can then budget that cost into your monthly expenses without those extra in-house employee costs. In a lot of cases, our firm has been able to replace the work of two in-house artists and save our clients a lot of money." said Mark.

Times are changing and so is the way we conduct business. So, if you own a business and want to get expenses under control, you should strongly consider outsourcing your graphic design work. You may be surprised how that will improve your bottom line.

To get a free, no-obligation freelance price quotes go to: http://www. theaddesignguys. com (http://www. theaddesignguys. com) or call Mark Lewkowicz directly at (954) 345-0500.

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Winners Announced of World's Largest Survey of Vegetarian Food, People & Places

Winners Announced of World's Largest Survey of Vegetarian Food, People & Places

VegNews, America’s premier vegetarian lifestyle magazine, has announced the winners of the 2005 Veggie Awards. With over 10,000 readers voting for their favorite vegetarian products in over 70 categories, this annual survey is the largest of its kind in the world. The awards showcase the best of vegetarian in categories ranging from soymilk, veggie burger and restaurant to celebrity, website and even most veg-friendly city. Vegetarianism is hotter than ever, and with health-minded New Year’s resolutions right around the corner, there’s no better time to go veg. The Veggie Awards feature the "best of the best" and are the perfect resource to help Americans get healthy in 2006.

San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) November 1, 2005

VegNews, America’s premier vegetarian lifestyle magazine, has announced the winners of the 2005 Veggie Awards in their November/December edition. With over 10,000 readers voting for their favorite vegetarian products in over 70 categories, this annual survey is the largest of its kind in the world. The awards showcase the best of vegetarian in categories ranging from soy milk, veggie burger and restaurant to celebrity, website and even most veg-friendly city.

"These companies are leaders in the natural food industry and continue to develop high-quality vegetarian products. We are pleased to honor their accomplishments with a Veggie Award," said VegNews Magazine publisher Joseph Connelly.

Following are some stand outs:

Best Vegetarian Restaurant: Chicago Diner, Chicago

Best Vegan Restaurant: Millennium, San Francisco

Best Veg-Friendly Fast Food Restaurant: Subway

Best Veggie Burger: Boca Burger

Best Soy milk: Silk

Best Natural Foods Store: Whole Foods

Favorite Veg Celebrity: Woody Harrelson

Favorite Veg-Friendly City: San Francisco

Vegetarianism is hotter than ever, and with health-minded New Year’s resolutions right around the corner, there’s no better time to go veg. The Veggie Awards feature the "best of the best" and are the perfect resource to help Americans get healthy in 2006.

The VegNews Veggie Awards recognize excellence in the vegetarian food industry. VegNews’ readers submit their ballots over the course of 6 weeks, and winners are announced in the holiday edition of the magazine. The annual celebration of the best that veg living has to offer has become the most popular feature in the publication.

The issue is currently on the news-stands and is also available from the magazine’s award-winning website, http://www. vegnews. com (http://www. vegnews. com).

All Veggie Award winners can be viewed at: http://vegnews. com/veggieawards_2005.html (http://vegnews. com/veggieawards_2005.html).

VegNews, America's premier vegetarian lifestyle magazine, has a readership of over 150,000 and is read around the world. Each issue is filled with the latest in vegetarian news, events, recipes, nutrition information, restaurant and product reviews, celebrity buzz and even vegetarian weddings. The “Veggie Award” edition is published every year and demonstrates the growth and sophistication of the vegetarian industry. The magazine is headquartered in San Francisco.

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ChildLocate Offers Safer Alternative to Mobile Phone Use

ChildLocate Offers Safer Alternative to Mobile Phone Use

Parents are ignoring health concern and are buying mobile phones for their young children according to a new study. ChildLocate offers safer alternative to mobile phone use as it locates the child via mobile phone without relying on lengthy phone calls that might compromise the childÂ’s safety.

(PRWEB) April 22, 2005

Research just released by the international consultancy MobileYouth shows that British parents are ignoring the potential health risks that mobile phones pose to their children, and that mobile ownership by those under 10 has doubled in the last two years.

According to Jon Magnusson, Director of ChildLocate, the leading mobile location provider in the UK, parents that are anxious to know the whereabouts of their children are choosing to disregard concerns about mobile radiation just so they can maintain contact with their children.

‘More and more parents are buying mobile phones for children because they want to know where they are. However, while this helps ensure their child’s safety, it can also put them at risk from the possibility of radiation that these devices can emit,’ says Magnusson.

‘The answer is to use a passive service such as ChildLocate that enables parents to check on their child’s whereabouts, without having to rely on their children using or answering the phone. Whilst the phone is switched on, the parent can receive up to date location information, either on a map on their PC or via text message on their mobile phone. ChildLocate can also determine the child’s last position even if their phone is switched off depending on the mobile network used’ he adds.

‘This means that, by using ChildLocate, parents are gaining all the benefits of their children owning a mobile phone, but without the potential risks that phone use is perceived to cause. This makes ChildLocate a genuinely safe, discreet and cost effective alternative to ringing your children to check on their whereabouts,’ explains Magnusson.

The ChildLocate service uses the latest mobile phone technology to enable parents to locate their children's whereabouts in an instant. Parents can either access a webpage, which then shows the child's location on a map, or use a mobile phone, which indicates the area by text. The service can be used for mobile phones using the Vodafone, T-Mobile, Orange and O2 networks.

Michael Clarke, radiation expert at the Health Protection Agency states: ‘We feel we should discourage prolonged use of mobile phones. There isn't actually a proven health risk. What we are talking about is the possibility of one emerging after prolonged use.’

‘Our view is that it is sensible to take a precautionary approach to mobile use, especially in the very young, because it is such a new thing. I cannot predict what I might find out tomorrow. Parents are the best people to judge the needs of their children but they should have all the information,’ adds Clarke.

More information on the MobileYouth report is available at http://news. bbc. co. uk/1/hi/health/4459619.stm (http://news. bbc. co. uk/1/hi/health/4459619.stm)

Parents can try the innovative ChildLocate service FREE for 30 Days. Thereafter, ChildLocate’s low cost tariff offers parents the opportunity to locate their children for an annual fee of just £69.95. Up to five mobile phones can be registered on ChildLocate’s low cost tariff. The annual cost includes 25 location requests and unlimited text messages at only 10p. Additional location requests are charged at 50p.

Over 4000 parents and children have registered with the ChildLocate service since launch a year ago.

After having successfully completed extensive user trials with Vodafone UK during the summer of 2003, Vodafone's approval was gained to launch ChildLocate using Vodafone's UK mobile network. In October 2003, agreement was signed which enabled the ChildLocate service to be offered also on the O2 and T-Mobile mobile networks. In February 2004 ChildLocate also became available on the Orange network.

ChildLocate has also taken an active part in the development of a Privacy Management Code of Practice issued by the UK Mobile Operators, setting out guidelines on how personal tracking services should be operated and how safety and privacy of mobile phone users is to be protected.

The location service industry Code of Practice applies to all those who base their service on location data provided by the mobile network operators and will be enforced through contracts between the service providers and network operators.

For more information on ChildLocate, visit www. childlocate. co. uk or telephone 0870 44 500 55.

For pictures and logos go to www. childlocate. co. uk/media. htm (http://www. childlocate. co. uk/media. htm )

Press Information:

Chris Shaw

Pink Elephant PR

Telephone: 01484 341 001

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McCarter & English Names Joel E. Horowitz Managing Partner Of Philadelphia Office

McCarter & English Names Joel E. Horowitz Managing Partner Of Philadelphia Office

McCarter & English has appointed Joel E. Horowitz to the post of managing partner of the Firm's Philadelphia office. In addition to work in his own practice, Mr. Horowitz will now oversee the day-to-day operations of the office as well as coordinate business and practice development efforts. The Philadelphia office is involved in a variety of matters, with a particular focus on bankruptcy and creditor rights, insurance coverage, and business and securities litigation.

Philadelphia, PA (PRWEB) August 17, 2009

McCarter & English has appointed Joel E. Horowitz to the post of managing partner of the Firm's Philadelphia office. In addition to work in his own practice, Mr. Horowitz will now oversee the day-to-day operations of the office as well as coordinate business and practice development efforts. The Philadelphia office is involved in a variety of matters, with a particular focus on bankruptcy and creditor rights, insurance coverage, and business and securities litigation.

"As a skilled attorney familiar with the inner workings of a regional firm, Joel's legal and business development experience will serve him well as he embarks on this new endeavor," said Eric Watt Wiechmann, Firmwide Managing Partner of McCarter. "We are happy to have him serve the firm from this very important leadership post."

Mr. Horowitz is a partner at the firm who concentrates his practice in employee benefits and executive compensation. He has extensive experience in the design and operation of retirement plans, deferred compensation arrangements and other employee benefit plans. He counsels employers and executives on retention and severance, equity-based compensation and incentive pay. In addition, Mr. Horowitz works with venture capital funds, investment advisers and mutual funds on ERISA issues, including issues of fiduciary responsibility, prohibited transactions and regulatory compliance for tax-qualified plans and IRAs.

"It is an honor to serve in this position for McCarter," said Mr. Horowitz. "I look forward to continuing to enhance the firm's strong presence in Philadelphia."

Mr. Horowitz received his LL. M. from Georgetown University (1982), J. D. from New England School of Law (magna cum laude, 1978) and B. A. from George Washington University (1975). Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Massachusetts, he is a fellow of the American College of Employee Benefits Counsel, a member of the American Bar Association, and former chair of the Employee Benefits Committee for the New Jersey State Bar Association.

A frequent speaker in the area of employee compensation and benefits, particularly on the topics of executive retention and compensation, incentive and equity plans, and health plan design, Mr. Horowitz has been an Adjunct Professor in the Graduate Tax Program at the Villanova University School of Law for more than 25 years. He has been recognized as a New Jersey and Pennsylvania Super Lawyer and is listed in the 2008 and 2009 Edition of Best Lawyers in America.

The Philadelphia office of McCarter & English offers a variety of legal services in the areas of product liability defense, bankruptcy, commercial litigation, insurance coverage, employee benefits and executive compensation, private clients, tax and debtor-creditor services. The office has been recognized for its commitment to pro bono service, and received honors from the Philadelphia Volunteers for the Indigent with both the Brennan Award and the Chancellor's Award. The office is also a long-time supporter of numerous Philadelphia cultural institutions, including the Art Museum, the Free Library, the Mann Music Center, and the Philadelphia Theater Company.

About McCarter & English
McCarter & English, established more than 160 years ago, represents Fortune 500 and middle-market companies in their national, regional and local litigation and on important transactions. Its 400 attorneys are based in offices in Boston, Hartford, New York, Newark, Philadelphia, Stamford and Wilmington. www. mccarter. com

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Early Retirees Pave the Way for Others to "Get Out Early"

Early Retirees Pave the Way for Others to "Get Out Early"

If high stress and long hours on the job are something you could live without, then pick up the March 2004 issue of Kiplinger’s Personal Finance magazine and read “Get Out Early” by Catherine Siskos. Featured in her article are Larry and Kris Ferstenou who exited the full-time workforce over a decade ago at ages 40 and 42. They retired young without being rich and without having earned a six-digit income. You can read more about their story and how you, too, can leave behind the high stress and long hours of your job in Kiplinger’s March issue.

St. George, UT (PRWEB) February 18, 2004

If high stress and long hours on the job are something you could live without, then pick up the March 2004 issue of Kiplinger’s Personal Finance magazine and read “Get Out Early” by Associate Editor Catherine Siskos. Featured in her article are early retirees Larry and Kris Ferstenou who exited the full-time workforce over a decade ago at ages 40 and 42. Their story illustrates that it’s not only possible to retire young, but that it can be done without being rich and without having to earn a six-digit income.

The Ferstenous began their quest to retire early after Larry’s 52-year old father died suddenly of a heart attack. It was an incident that changed their lives in more ways than one. In their mid-twenties at the time, and determined not to work until the day they died, the couple set an ambitious goal of retiring with a million dollars when Larry turned 50. But sixteen years later the Ferstenous came to the conclusion that working six and often seven days a week in an effort to become “rich” would probably take its toll on their health and relationship long before they achieved their financial goal. Fortunately, they had come to realize something else: you don’t need a million dollars to retire early.

Having met only half their financial goal, the Ferstenous left their average 65-hour workweeks in 1993 to enjoy the freedom and control over their lives that early retirement allows. And eleven years later? According to Larry, “We retired in our early 40s without pensions, stock options, or an inheritance. Yet, more than a decade later (and even after the recent three-year bear market), our net worth is significantly higher than when we retired. With sufficient motivation and effective long-term strategies, others can do the same.” In addition to the Ferstenou’s story, Kiplinger’s article “Get Out Early” describes a major change taking place in retirement and suggests alternatives for leaving behind the high stress and long hours that many workers face today.

To inspire and empower others to achieve their early retirement dream, Larry Ferstenou has written “You CAN Retire Young: How to Retire in Your 40s or 50s Without Being Rich” (American Book Publishing, 2002). For more information, go to http://www. youcanretireyoung. com (http://www. youcanretireyoung. com)

Moffat's Remarkable New Servery Facility Helps Cardinal Wiseman School Return to Traditional Catering - Serving 1,400 Meals in 45 Minutes

Moffat's Remarkable New Servery Facility Helps Cardinal Wiseman School Return to Traditional Catering - Serving 1,400 Meals in 45 Minutes

E & R Moffat has been key to providing a new high-speed counter and servery system at Cardinal Wiseman School in West London, one of the UK's most prestigious Roman Catholic schools.

(PRWeb UK) July 2, 2009

The system, which now serves up to 1,400 pupils and staff in a single lunch hour, was built by Moffat and features a smart bespoke design and a state of the art cashless payment system.

In April 2008 Jacqueline Parks was appointed Head of Hospitality at Cardinal Wiseman School. Jacqueline was given an opportunity to take a completely fresh approach to the culture of eating at the school. With Cardinal Wiseman increasingly taking a 'holistic' approach to education, where a child's entire lifestyle is considered to influence his or her education, lunch is now a crucial part of the school day, and not simply a 'refuelling stop.'

The new facilities have helped to overturn more than a decade of conventional wisdom about cost sector catering, returning the school from several years of 'outsourcing' to a fully in-house catering system. Out has gone the old menu of pre-cooked, pre-prepared food. In has come fresh cooking - with almost everything prepared in the school's kitchens, and many of the ingredients coming from the school's own kitchen gardens, with some students taking a role in both growing and preparing food.

Echoing the high-street trend for healthy and fresh mixed fruit drinks, there is also a dedicated 'smoothie' bar, together with a new biometric cashless payment system at up to four pay stations, speeding throughput during lunch. 

The old facilities simply weren't up to it, Jacqueline Parks recalls. "We wanted all food to be prepared and cooked at the school, and we wanted to be able to feed everyone. The emphasis had be on healthy eating, but it couldn't be at the expense of serving speed – all 1,400 pupils and staff had to have the chance to eat in the new facility in a single lunch hour. This was impossible with the old servery system - so fresh design thinking was essential."

John Nelson of Nelson Catering Equipment, the primary catering contractor, said that when it came to selecting the manufacturer of the custom-designed servery area and smoothie bar, Moffat was a natural choice.

"I wanted to enlist the most experienced servery contractor we could find," he said. "I chose Moffat as the best people to realise our ideas, help us design the servery area and build it to our specifications," he adds.

Carefully studying the new menu proposals, the likely flow of food from the kitchen and of children and staff through the servery system, Moffat positioned, designed and built all equipment to maximise speed of service, locating the smoothie bar separately to ensure faster preparation and service of these increasingly popular drinks.

The new facilities are a long way away from what Jacqueline was faced with when she arrived in April 2008. The L-shaped bespoke servery and countering looks stunning, and includes ambient, heated dry and bain marie wells mounted over hot cupboards, a dedicated refrigerated blown-air inset coldwell section and a refrigerated merchandiser.

The four pay stations include the new biometric cashless system - working by thumbprint - that allows parents to pay for their children's meals online via the ParentPay scheme. This further speeds throughput, avoiding or minimising delays (especially those caused by children claiming to have lost cards or money, a frequent problem in school catering!)

The result is remarkable - a facility that can serve the entire school of over 1,400 children and staff in only 45 minutes, without sacrificing the ethos that Jacqueline brought to the school in 2008.

"It's the start of a new culinary era for us", says Jacqueline. "We are raising the profile of school meals at the school – not only as a food and beverage service, but also to encourage children to consider catering as a career choice.

"I want our students to have meals that meet their needs and help them to make healthy choices that will stay with them for life. And we are creating a quality food and beverage service that is sustainable."

E & R Moffat is one of the UK’s leading manufacturers of quality foodservice equipment, designing and manufacturing in-house. Based in Bonnybridge, Scotland, the company manufactures standard and bespoke servery, regeneration and storage equipment with a full nationwide after-sales engineering team. E & R Moffat is accredited to ISO 9001:2000 and many of the products have gas approvals and are EMC tested. For more information on E & R Moffat visit the website on http://www. ermoffat. co. uk

Cardinal Wiseman school servery. doc – Jul-09
Press Enquiries:
Toni Turner or Alison Haynes at The Publicity Works: 01263 761000 Email: moffat(at)publicityworks. biz
Gordon McIntosh at E & R Moffat: (01324) 812272

Separations charge enquiries: E & R Moffat does not have a budget for seps charges.

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Low Carb Luxury Teams With National Merchants to Bring a "Good Guy" Approach to the Low Carb Industry

Low Carb Luxury Teams With National Merchants to Bring a "Good Guy" Approach to the Low Carb Industry.

Low Carb Luxury, America's leading low carb consumer website, announced its partnership today with industry retail pioneers CarbSmart, Low Carb Connoisseur, and Low Carb Dieters. They've formed an alliance called FTB: Low Carb Partnership ("FTB" stands for "from the beginning"). Their goal is to bring integrity and truth to the marketing, release, and labeling of low carb specialty products.

(PRWEB) August 9, 2004

XENIA, OH (PRWEB) August 9, 2004 –– Low Carb Luxury, America's leading low carb consumer website, announced its partnership today with industry retail pioneers CarbSmart, Low Carb Connoisseur, and Low Carb Dieters. They've formed an alliance called FTB: Low Carb Partnership ("FTB" stands for "from the beginning"). Their goal is to bring integrity and truth to the marketing, release, and labeling of low carb specialty products.

Today, after a honeymoon between press and low carb product manufacturers, there are hard questions being asked: Where is the future of low carb? Is the trend dying down? Are products being scaled back? Are smaller merchants falling by the wayside?

Lora Ruffner, founder of Low Carb Luxury, says that "If the answer is yes to these questions, there's one reason more powerful than any others: the introduction of a landslide of products purporting to be low or zero carb that simply aren't. Many of these products are made up of exaggerated amounts of white flour, trans fats, sugar alcohols, and 'magical ingredients.' And while their slick marketing may cause these items to fly from the shelves at first, their lifespan should be short because regular consumption of these products will doom most dieters to certain failure."

Low Carb Luxury was created in 1999 as a way for Ruffner to help educate the public about the benefits of lowered carbohydrate eating plans –– a mission they continue to this day. Earlier this year, Low Carb Luxury incorporated, and long-time associate Neil Beaty became President of the company. Together, Beaty and Ruffner saw a need to bring greater visibility to the truths and myths about low carb diets, and to make companies specializing in this niche remain accountable for their marketing practices.

"As the low carb lifestyle receives more and more media exposure, the need for accountability has grown," stated Beaty. "Consumers who are reading labels, doing their research, and taking a more responsible look at their low carb approach will see through the 'extreme' labeling. The quick buck manufacturers will only serve to fuel the fad, not the long-term trend."

A number of merchants who make up the grassroots beginnings of this now thriving niche market are also taking a stand asking for across the board responsibility to the consumer and truth in marketing and labeling.

"We hope that other retailers and manufacturers will join with us as we strive to promote accountability for the products that are being marketed to the low carb consumer", said Elaine Payne of Low Carb Connoisseur. "We must realize that we have a duty to protect the bond of trust that we as responsible retailers have with our customers. If we simply put profits first, the dieter will suffer in the short term and the industry will most definitely suffer in the long run."

"In the last year, hundreds of companies have entered the low carb market looking to get rich" said Andrew DiMino, President of CarbSmart. "The problem is that many of the new products are being called "low carb" even though they contain sugar and white flour."

The founding retail members of the FTB Low Carb Partnership have been selling low carb products for at least five years. They offer their customers a sense of trust and reassurance that their products are good quality and truly support their low carb lifestyle.

According to Brett Railey, founder of Low Carb Dieters, "We entered this business first as successful low carb dieters who benefited from Dr. Atkins' life’s work. Unfortunately, there's been a flood of new products hitting the shelf designed only with the quick dollar in mind, rather than the consumer's real goals." Railey says he "...fears this means the uninformed dieter will not lose the weight they seek, and will see the low-carb diet as a failure, rather than placing the blame where it truly lies –– on misleading product claims."

It's the goal of the FTB Low Carb Partnership to enlist the support of other retailers and merchants who care about the future of low carb and want to "clean up" the problems that now plague the industry. FTB plans to be "The Good Guys." The FTB Low Carb Partnership website is located at http://www. lowcarbftb. com (http://www. lowcarbftb. com)

ABOUT LOW CARB LUXURY:

Http://www. lowcarbluxury. com (http://www. lowcarbluxury. com)
Founded in 1999, and based in Dayton, Ohio, Low Carb Luxury is a consumer-focused website that currently serves more than 1.7 million user sessions per day. Their popular online magazine boasts over 97,000 subscribers and continues to grow. Low Carb Luxury's most popular feature remains their Product Spotlight, where a team of reviewers rate low carb products to help readers make smarter buying decisions. On behalf of the audience they represent, they are an active voice in consumer affairs, and often act as a liaison between industry and the public.

Contact for Low Carb Luxury, Inc.:

Lora L. Ruffner, CEO

Neil E. Beaty, President

1209 East Dayton-Yellow Springs Rd.

Suite 213

Fairborn, OH 45324

937.376.3835

ABOUT CARBSMART:

Http://www. carbsmart. com (http://www. carbsmart. com)
Since 1999, CarbSmart has been providing a wide variety of products for those people following the low carb lifestyle. CarbSmart maintains both an online shopping store, and a retail location in Huntington Beach, California. They strive to be a consumer's one-stop shopping source for products for the low carb lifestyle and pride themselves on customer service. The "CarbSmart" name is currently licensed to Breyer's Ice Cream for their lower carb versions of ice cream products, and to Bayer Healthcare for a line of One-A-Day Multivitamin/Multimineral supplements, as well as to Monterey Pasta Company for a line of reduced carbohydrate refrigerated, fresh pastas and sauces.

Contact for CarbSmart, Inc.:

Andrew S. DiMino, President

1335 Greg Street, Suite 106

Sparks, NV 89431

775.356.1144

ABOUT LOW CARB CONNOISSEUR:

Http://www. low-carb. com (http://www. low-carb. com)
Founded in 1997, Low Carb Connoisseur was one of America's first low carb specialty stores online. In 1999, they opened their first Brick and Mortar store in Anderson, South Carolina –– Connoisseur Cafe & Market. It is a full service Low Carb store offering their complete line of products, as well as diet support. In 2000, they opened their second retail location in Greenville, South Carolina.

Contact for Low Carb Connoisseur, LLC:

Elaine Payne, President

1520 E. Greenville Street

Anderson, SC 29621

888.339.2477

ABOUT LOW CARB DIETERS:

Http://www. lowcarbdieters. com (http://www. lowcarbdieters. com)
The Low Carb Dieter's Page was founded in 1997 as a business dedicated to providing a varied selection of low carb products and the highest degree of customer service. Six years after becoming a successful online retailer, they took the step of becoming a full retail store in Orlando, Florida under the name “Low Carb Grocery” and offer a wide array of products to those visiting the store. They are the proud "parents" of the Low Carb Chef line of products and distribute The Low Carb Chef line to the industry out of their Orlando warehouse.

Contact for Low Carb Dieters:

Brett C. Railey, President

2806 Corrine Drive

Orlando, FL 32803

407.894.5070

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PuppyPurse Honored by Swiss Museum

PuppyPurse Honored by Swiss Museum

PuppyPurse has been invited to participate in an exhibit entitled “Bêtes de Style” at the Musée de Design et d’Arts Appliqués Contemporains (Museum of Design and Contemporary Applied Arts) in Lausanne, Switzerland. The exhibit, which will run from October 12, 2006 to February 11, 2007, explores the relationship between humans and their pets.

Oradell, NJ & Sarasota, FL (PRWEB) May 26, 2006

PuppyPurse will be featured in an exhibit entitled “Bêtes de Style” at the Musée de Design et d’Arts Appliqués Contemporains (Museum of Design and Contemporary Applied Arts) in Lausanne, Switzerland, Hedy Grant, the co-owner with Suzanne Sherman of PuppyPurse, announced today. Ms. Grant said, “We are extremely honored to be included in such a wonderful exhibit at this magnificent and innovative museum.” Three PuppyPurses will be on display. The exhibit, which will run from October 12, 2006 to February 11, 2007, explores the relationship between humans and their pets.

The museum’s exhibits focus on the area where the fields of design, applied arts, and contemporary art intersect and examine their interactions and influences on each other. The exhibit, whether thematic or monographic in nature, put commercial objects and objets d’art together to astonish, challenge, intellectually stimulate, and amuse the viewers.

PuppyPurse is a unique, innovative, open-air, hands-free pet carrier designed to be functional and practical as well as artistic and stylish. While reducing stress on a person’s arm, the PuppyPurse cocoons a small healthy pup or an arthritic one safely, comfortably, and elegantly by it’s person side heartbeat to heartbeat. PuppyPurse has been featured in The New York Times, Animal Fair, Pet Age, The Leader-Post (Canada), New York Dog, Scottsdale, Greenwich, and other media, and is sold in pet boutiques worldwide. PuppyPurse is available in more than fifty gorgeous fabrics and magnificent colors all of which can be seen at www. puppypurse. com.

“PuppyPurse makes it easier to take your dog with you whether you’re shopping, fly fishing, or just taking a walk,” said Ms. Sherman. “And nothing gets in the way of snuggling and kissing your baby whenever you want to.”

For additional information, please contact Hedy Grant or visit www. puppypurse. com. PuppyPurse is a registered trademark of The Original PuppyPurse Carrier System.

About the Company: Co-owners Suzanne Sherman (originally from Lexington, MA) and Hedy Grant (originally from Brooklyn, NY) met at law school in New Hampshire. They practiced law in adjoining counties in New Jersey for many years before inspiration struck in 2004 in the form of Sammy, Ms. Sherman’s baby Maltese, who wanted to be with her all the time and now, thanks to PuppyPurse, he is.

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Home Fitness Goes Virtual Reality

Home Fitness Goes Virtual Reality

(PRWEB) November 23, 2000

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CONTACT:

Paris Roussos

FitnessHeaven. com

(562) 427-1989 ext. 103

Proussos@fitnessheaven. com

Www. fitnessheaven. com

FitnessHeaven. com Launches High Tech Feature

In Health, Fitness and Wellness Portal

Long Beach, CA - Nov 21, 2000 - Maybe the virtual reality seen in the movie “The Matrix” isn’t really that far off. In a launch that shows us a glimmer of what can be done with the Internet to improve lives and gives us a glimpse into what the future might be like, is start-up FitnessHeaven. com. Now you can plug your exercise equipment into your computer, log on to FitnessHeaven. com and race your friends on the Web in a virtual 3D world. Virtual reality enthusiasts can also use immersion glasses if they want the full effect. Add all this to a site with more than 500 passionate experts covering the entire spectrum of health, fitness and wellness, a 10,000-page medical encyclopedia, personalized online diets, the most extensive online nutritional analysis, and even an electric guitar and drums so you and your officemates can play music with the mouse to relieve some stress. All this can be found at www. fitnessheaven. com

FitnessHeaven. com is located in Signal Hill, California. For additional information on FitnessHeaven. com visit their Web site at www. fitnessheaven. com

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