Chefs Mary Sue Milliken and Susan Feniger, also known as Food Networks Too Hot Tamales, have once again contacted Crooked Brook, makers of the “World’s Highest Quality Chef Jackets”, to help design, cut and sew their custom made chef jackets that will continue to promote their long running partnership with the California Avocado Commission.

Both chefs have their own custom chef coat patterns on file with Crooked Brook.

Chef Milliken opted for chef coat style BSM100, in Mango colored 100% cotton Honeycomb Pique fabric with a Velcro closure, left chest tailored welt pocket and natural Awabi shell buttons.

The embroidery placement for Chef Millikens jacket is as follows:

Left chest above pocket: Black thread, Border Grill logo.

Left chest below logo: Black thread, Lydian Font – Susan Feniger.

Center front facing: California Avocado Commission logo.

Chef Fenigers chef jacket is made in Copen Blue, 100% cotton Honeycomb Pique fabric with natural Abalone buttons.

The embroidery placement for Chef Fenigers jacket is as follows:

Left chest above pocket: Black thread, Border Grill logo.

Left chest below logo: Black thread, Lydian Font – Susan Feniger.

Center front facing: California Avocado Commission logo.

Right shoulder sleeve: Street logo (the name of Chef Fenigers first solo venture).

About Mary Sue and Susan

Mary Sue Milliken and Susan Feniger are co-chef/owners of the popular, critically acclaimed Border Grill restaurants, serving modern Mexican food in Las Vegas at Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino, as well as in Downtown Los Angeles and Santa Monica, California. The Border Grill Truck, their latest endeavor, is a gourmet taco truck sensation on the cutting edge of the street food scene in Los Angeles. Pioneers of world cuisine since the creation of City Caf? and CITY Restaurant in Los Angeles in the 1980s, Mary Sue and Susan are also well known as Food Network’s dynamic “Too Hot Tamales”, and most recently from Bravo’s “Top Chef Masters”. Mary Sue and Susan are preeminent ambassadors of authentic Mexican cuisine, setting the standard for gourmet Mexican fare for over two decades and authoring five cookbooks, including Cooking with Too Hot Tamales, Mesa Mexicana, and City Cuisine. Active members of the community, Mary Sue and Susan play leading roles in many charities, notably Share Our Strength and the Scleroderma Research Foundation. In addition, they are passionate about the environment and lead the culinary industry with eco-friendly policies at the Border Grill restaurants and Truck, including serving only sustainable seafood as part of the Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch program.

About the California Avocado Commission

Created in 1978, the California Avocado Commission strives to increase demand for California Avocados through advertising, promotion and public relations, and engages in related industry activities that benefit the state’s nearly 5,000 avocado growers. The California Avocado Commission serves as the official information source for California Avocados and the California Avocado industry.

About Crooked Brook

Crooked Brook is part of the atelier division of an art studio that offers full service apparel design, pattern making, sample making, private-label small lot production and embroidery. Since 1989, theyve built a strong reputation of providing top-notch apparel designs, patterns, fit and production samples for many brand name catalogs and retailers, as well as wardrobe and costumes for movies, television and theater.

All Crooked Brook branded garments and accessories are proudly made to order in the U.S.A.

Because of their unparalleled attention to detail in tailoring, they were awarded a Supima? licensing agreement. These contracts are not awarded lightly. The applicants must meet requirements insuring the highest level of quality and integrity for any products bearing the Supima? brand.

In addition, Crooked Brook designs and manufactures:

Uniforms, mens and women’s chef coats for the worlds most recognized chefs, hotels, casinos, spas and resorts as well as alumni chef jackets for the Culinary Institute of America. Each garment can be personalized with the customers choice of fabric, pockets, buttons, piping and embroidery. With a design studio in New York City, (the fashion and gastronomic capital of the world) and a production facility in Utica, New York, theyve garnered international brand name recognition as the maker of the “World’s Highest Quality Chef Jackets.

Promotional products, items, decorated apparel and accessories, such as jackets, hats, sweatshirts, hoodies, polo shirts, fleece blankets, sweatshirt blankets, button down shirts, fleece jackets, golf shirts, t-shirts, tote bags, and aprons that can be customized with the following apparel decorating methods:

Embroidery

Tackle Twill

Appliqu?

Direct to Garment Printing (DTG)

Sublimation

Custom lab coats, uniforms and scrubs for nursing, medical, dental, scientific, engineering, technology & healthcare professionals.

Custom made apparel and accessories for men and women, including but not limited to: suits, shirts, Hawaiian shirts, pants, vests, dresses, skirts, gowns, jeans, boxer shorts, martial arts and yoga outfits.

Crooked Brook ships worldwide. Hours of operations are 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. EST, seven days a week. Reach them at (315) 733-1992 or visit http://www.crookedbrook.com/ to learn more.

Crooked Brook Chef Coat Giveaway 5 is under way at Master Sugar Artist Ruth Rickey’s blog SugarZen.

This one is a womens chef coat:

BSW101

Size 10

Blue, 100% Organic Cotton Twill fabric

Left shoulder sleeve tailored welt pocket

Pink Troca buttons

Pink Sham piping; collar, cuffs and both fronts

Irregularities; None

Value: $ 178.00 including shipping

Terms & Conditions:

You must be 18 years or older to win.

Contest ends midnight (Eastern Standard Time) 05/23/12.

Winner will be chosen by sugarzen.wordpress.com and contacted by email.

Winner will have 48 hours to reply or a new winner will be chosen.

Crooked Brook will ship the prize to the winner within 30 days of contest end.

Physical address required for shipping; no PO boxes, US recipients only residing in one of the 48 contiguous states.

Go to Crooked Brook Chef Coat Giveaway 5 at SugarZen to find out how to enter.

About Ruth Rickey

Ruth Rickey is a Certified Master Sugar Artist, former lawyer, administrative law judge and bakery owner. Ruth was named the top Bakery Manager in the world for the IGA stores (3200 stores in 31 countries) in 1999, and then opened Ruths Sweete Justice Bakery in 2000. Ruth closed the bakery at the end of 2011, so that she could focus strictly on teaching and judging. Ruth began a custom product line of cutters, veneers and dusting powders and has started an educational blog called SugarZen where she gives advice and information to people in the sugar art field on subjects ranging from owning a cake business, attending cake shows, products and so much more.

Ruth has been seen on all 3 networks that have cake programming. She won WE TVs Wedding Cake Wars, she assisted Pat Jacobys team twice in their victories on TLCs Ultimate Cake Off and she has been featured in 3 different Food Network specials about the Oklahoma State Sugar Art Show. Her cakes have graced the pages of national and international publications for years.

Ruth was given The Sweet Life Hall of Fame award at the National Capital Area Cake Show in Virginia. She is also one of only a few dozen ICES Certified Master Sugar Artists in the world! Ruth is a member of the Advisory Board for American Cake Decorating Magazine.

Ruth regularly teaches and conducts demonstrations internationally.

About SugarZen Coat Giveaways

All Crooked Brook chef jackets are made to order in the USA, however, they have various styles and sizes that were not made according to the customers specifications, or have slight imperfections. These are the mens and womens chef coats Ruth is giving away.

Crooked Brook chef jacket prices start at $ 85 and go up to well over $ 200, and with some of the ones that Ruth is giving away, there is absolutely nothing wrong other than it is not what the customer ordered. For example: a size 16 chef jacket was made instead of a size 6, pocket placement on the left chest instead of the left shoulder sleeve or a red jacket with black piping was made instead of a black jacket with red piping.

By sponsoring giveaways; Crooked Brook moves inventory that would otherwise sit on a shelf while increasing brand awareness, Ruths followers get a chance to win high quality chef coats, and SugarZen gets increased traffic as the word spreads and more people enter the contest.

About Crooked Brook

Crooked Brook is part of the atelier division of an art studio that offers full service apparel design, pattern making, sample making, private-label small lot production and embroidery. Since 1989, theyve built a strong reputation of providing top-notch apparel designs, patterns, fit and production samples for many brand name catalogs and retailers, as well as wardrobe and costumes for movies, television and theater.

All Crooked Brook branded garments and accessories are proudly made to order in the U.S.A.

Because of their unparalleled attention to detail in tailoring, they were awarded a Supima? licensing agreement. These contracts are not awarded lightly. The applicants must meet requirements insuring the highest level of quality and integrity for any products bearing the Supima? brand.

In addition, Crooked Brook designs and manufactures:

Uniforms, mens and women’s chef coats for the worlds most recognized chefs, hotels, casinos, spas and resorts as well as alumni chef jackets for the Culinary Institute of America. Each garment can be personalized with the customers choice of fabric, pockets, buttons, piping and embroidery. With a design studio in New York City, (the fashion and gastronomic capital of the world) and a production facility in Utica, New York, theyve garnered international brand name recognition as the maker of the “World’s Highest Quality Chef Jackets.

Promotional products, items, decorated apparel and accessories, such as jackets, hats, sweatshirts, hoodies, polo shirts, fleece blankets, sweatshirt blankets, button down shirts, fleece jackets, golf shirts, t-shirts, tote bags, and aprons that can be customized with the following apparel decorating methods:

Embroidery

Tackle Twill

Appliqu?

Direct to Garment Printing (DTG)

Sublimation

Custom lab coats, uniforms and scrubs for nursing, medical, dental, scientific, engineering, technology & healthcare professionals.

Custom made apparel and accessories for men and women, including but not limited to: suits, shirts, Hawaiian shirts, pants, vests, dresses, skirts, gowns, jeans, boxer shorts, martial arts and yoga outfits.

Crooked Brook ships worldwide. Hours of operations are 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. EST, seven days a week. Reach them at (315) 733-1992 or visit http://www.crookedbrook.com/ to learn more.

ETF series auto-feeding laser cutting machine is newly designed for cutting fabric, leather and paper in rolls, which largely enhances the working efficiency and saves time.

ETF-1610 auto feeding laser cutting machine is equipped with double cutting heads and auto feeding system, two cutting heads working at the same time. The feeding system can load materials by itself which can save the labor force and cut the cost. This machine is especially suitable for the mass processing of textile and garment.

ETF -1610 laser cutting machine can cut any curve fast and consecutively. This machine can also save more than 128 files so that users can complete the mass production without the connection to the computer.

Eastern Laser also has other machines of the same type but in different sizes, such as ETF-1810 auto feeding laser machine and ETF-1910 auto feeding laser cutting machine.

Main features of ETF -1610 laser cutting machine:

1) The auto-feeding system and the rotating work table ensure that the machine can cut soft materials such as fabric, PU, leather and paper in rolls automatically.

2) Accessories included: water chiller, air pump, exhaust blower, training DVD and User Manual.

3) Being integrated with more concise frame, this machine is more economical but still has the same excellent cutting and engraving effects.

4) Three unique protection functions, i.e. anti-interference function, water-protective function and power cut-off function ensure longer working life, stability.

5) Original Singapore imported lens with molybdenum base makes the equipment produce smaller facular and stronger cutting force, greatly improving working efficiency and reducing cost.

6) This machine uses USB port and USB flash disk to transmit data, equipped with large-capacity internal memory (64MB), improving working speed and efficiency greatly.

Applicable Materials

ETF series auto-feeding laser cutting machine is suitable for laser cutting on wood, paper, leather, cloth, Plexiglas, resin, acrylic, wool, plastic, rubber, ceramic tile, crystal, bolder, bamboo and other non-metal material.

Applicable Industry

These models apply to cloth, leather, fabric toy, computerized embroidery cutting, electric product…

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Silver Bullet Productions biannual fundraiser, a Featured Event on the SantaFe.com May calendar, will be held at the beautiful Inn and Spa at Loretto in Santa Fe. The banter of Award-winning author Michael McGarrity and actor, director and activist Wes Studi, moderated by Kirk Ellis, will engage you in the evenings theme, Native Americans in Film & Fiction. You are invited to participate in this lively discussion. Simply send your question by May 10 to pampierce@silverbulletproductions.com.

The evening will begin with a silent auction of more than 50 high-quality items plus cocktails and appetizers. Following the silent auction, you will be mesmerized by McGarrity, Studi and Ellis before a seated dinner and then a live auction of 10 wonderful and unique items, led by Paul Margetson and Ali MacGraw. If you have followed the rave revues of the Luminaria Restaurant, you know the quality of the food and atmosphere to expect from the Inn and Spa at Loretto. Those attending will receive either a gift certificate for Michael McGarritys newest book Hard Country to be released in June 2012, or a Wes Studi film DVD.

Tickets are $ 150 per person ($ 90 is tax deductible). Tables of eight are available. Seating is limited. Money raised by this event will fund projects that fulfill the goal of engaging rural and Pueblo students in hands-on filmmaking which empowers them, enhances their academic and economic opportunities, and preserves community, culture and heritage. Such projects include suicide prevention workshops in Pueblo communities as well as the development of documentaries such as “Canes of Power.”

Ticket Info Purchase Tickets Online or by phone at 505-820-0552 Individual ticket: $ 150; Table of 8: $ 1200

About Silver Bullet Productions:

Silver Bullet Productions mission is to encourage educational achievement through a hands-on approach to filmmaking projects that empower students, enhance academic and economic opportunities and preserve community culture and heritage. Silver Bullet Productions is a non-profit 501(c)(3) educational film production company, incorporated in New Mexico.

About SantaFe.com

SantaFe.com provides locals and visitors to Santa Fe alike the most current interactive platform for events, music, arts, business, dining and lifestyle. SantaFe.com is a division of Hutton Broadcasting, located at 2502 C. Camino Entrada, Santa Fe, NM 87507

Contact Information:

Scott Hutton

SantaFe.com / Hutton Broadcasting

http://www.santafe.com

(505) 471-1067 (Media inquiries only, please)

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Recently, two award-winning products of Digiarty Software, WinX DVD Copy Pro and WinX DVD Ripper Platinum, were both upgraded. Upon this, Digiarty warmly reminds all existing users to download the latest version with new features and cordially welcomes new users to try these two to copy DVD to DVD/ISO and rip DVD to iPhone, iPad, Android, AVI, MP4, etc for personal backup.

Digiarty, a dedicated multimedia software company, made several improvements on its DVD ripper and cloner software to support backing up more movies with higher quality and at faster speed. The upgrade mainly includes:

????A new way to analyze DVD IFO file was added such that Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol DVD can be cloned to DVD disc at 1:1 ratio or ripped to other video formats successfully.
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The ability to rip the latest encrypted DVD Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol released by Paramount Pictures was a breakthrough and also the highlight of this upgrade. As of year 2009, Paramount has adopted new DVD copy protections generation after generation to prevent illegal DVD dissemination. The DVD Mission Impossible 4 is a new challenge for almost all DVD backup software. On the other hand however, many people are in need of backing up this popular movie DVD for personal collection and family enjoyment.

To meet users’ needs, Digiarty development team immediately updated WinX DVD Copy Pro and DVD Ripper Platinum such that more people can copy Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol DVD to DVD, ISO, DVD folder and rip DVD to AVI, MP4, H.264, MPEG, WMV, MOV, 3GP, etc faster and better. In addition, the company promised to make frequent upgrades on their products no matter charged or free to meet more audio/video/DVD/Blu-ray backup requirements of users.

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About Digiarty Software, Inc.

Digiarty Software, Inc. is specialized in multimedia software based on Windows, Mac OS and iOS5, which provides personal and home used video audio software across Apple iPhone, iPad, Sony PSP, PS3, Xbox, Droid platforms and devices, including DVD Ripper, Blu-ray Decrypter, HD Video Converter, DVD Author, and DVD Copy, etc.

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Mooklet Project announced a sneak preview website presenting several compilations created with “Mooklet”, the new way to create dynamic photo books on your iPhone/iPad.

“Mooklet for iPhone” is a new and unique application due to be released mid-May. Just choose your favorite pictures from a photo library, and you can create and publish your Mooklet, including a unique layout and design as well as beautiful animations, in just a few minutes.

Your published Mooklet is a HTML5-based web application, so users can view it via their browser or by installing it as an app on their iPhone or iPad.You can launch your Mooklet in full-screen mode and interact with it just like a native photo book application built with Objective-C.You can give out your Mooklet URL to family and friends, and they can easily view or add it on their iPhone/iPad. In addition to being a great tool for photo sharing, Mooklets can also be used as a picture book, a company portfolio, a pamphlet, and other forms of publication, and can be quickly distributed to the audience or customers.

Toru Kobayashi, the founder of Mooklet, commented, “We’re very excited to introduce this creative application. It can transform your favorite photos from your iPhone photo library into a wonderful photo collection – a Mooklet – and we believe this app makes a user’s photo experience more fulfilling and fun.

One beta tester said: “This application has become one of my favorites. It surprised me how fast it can create dynamic photo books after choosing some photos from my library. My friend was very pleased with the Mooklet I made from her wedding photos and installed it on her iPad immediately.”

Beta testers’ powerful sample works can be seen by here. Please access it with your iPhone/iPad.

http://mooklet.in

And sneak peek snapshots are here.

http://mooklet.in/static/snapshots/

Follow us on Twitter http://twitter.com/mooklet_in and on Facebook at http://facebook.com/mooklet .

About Mooklet Project:

Mooklet Project was founded by a professional programmer with a career of more than 16 years in Kyoto, Japan, in 2012. The UI was designed by the professional design team “3FLab” from Tokyo, who have worked on applications, product packaging, movies and more.The server side is supported by a professional engineer from a mobile back-end. He is working in cooperation with a small but established organization managing the co-working space “Kowaki” in Kyoto.

Sweethaven Resort, in the heart of Southwest Michigans Harbor Country gives guests a truly sweet getaway with all the modern conveniences of home minus the work.

Its a place where memorable moments are made. Chuck and Liz Garasic have owned the Lake Michigan resort for more than 20 years and have built a solid reputation for customer service, with many repeat visitors.

The newly renovated resort features five unique cottages that can accommodate singles, couples and parties of up to 10. And family pets are welcome to join in the fun. Each cottage has recently been updated to include a wireless Internet connection, cable TV, and DVD and CD players. Interiors have open floor plans, fireplaces and galley kitchens. Individual cottages are distinguished by color, distinctive d?cor and bird names the Wren, Robin, Cardinal, Dove and Martin.

A favorite cottage feature is the private deck, with a grill and a hot tub guaranteed to loosen tight muscles and melt away stress.

Situated on nine wooded acres, the resort is an ideal place to take a leisurely walk. Bikes are available for a short ride to the beach. After a day of assorted activities, guests can relax around a bonfire and indulge in a summer favorite smores. At days end, slip into a comfortable bed with crisp, fresh linens and get a good nights sleep filled with sweet dreams.

Guests can take advantage of the many amenities in the vicinity of Harbor Country, such as wineries, casinos, golf courses, boat rentals, movie and live theaters, museums, water parks, spas, boutique shops and high-end outlet mall stores.

The Garasics operate Sweethaven Resort year-round, hosting countless family reunions, some weddings and quite a few corporate retreats. The resort has provided a beautiful backdrop for celebrations, including birthdays, holidays, retirements, commencements and engagements.

Sweethaven Resort is located in Union Pier, Mich., a drive less than two hours from Chicago, three hours from Detroit and four hours from Indianapolis.

For more information, visit http://www.sweethavenresort.com or call the office at 269-469-0332.

Now through mid August TripShock.com is offering low rates for high-end quality condos in Panama City Beach, Florida. With pristine white beaches and a beautiful emerald coast, Panama City Beach is the prime destination for families to gather over summer vacation.

TripShock has narrowed down some of the Top 3 (in no chronological order) most popular resorts to stay when visiting Panama City Beach. Also, when a guest books a minimum of 3 nights, TripShock will give away the 4th Night Free. Plus Two Free Dolphin Cruise Tickets, a $ 25 McGuire’s Restaurant Certificate, DVD rentals and Free Wi-Fi. (Please visit TripShock.com for dates and restrictions on select condos and resorts)

1) Splash Resort, located on the west end of Panama City Beach is highly known for it’s beautiful beach front location and the indoor kid friendly water playground. Splash is a fun and upscale condo that tends to be an equal favorite for both adults and children.

2) Another quality condo located in the heart of Panama City Beach is the LakeTowne Wharf. Also known for its prime location just 300 ft. from the beach and right across the street from the famous Pineapple Willy’s and Pineapple Willy’s Pier Bar. A restaurant fitting for adults and children. With fresh Gulf Coast sea food, ‘Fat Tuesday’ cocktails, and dining right on the pier.

3) When booking at the Calypso, guests are able to enjoy the exceptional amenities that come along with this beautiful resort. Including two beachfront resort style pools, a parking facility, unlimited complimentary DVD rentals and complimentary high speed Internet access. Also take advantage of the complimentary seasonal beach service consisting of the use of two chairs and an umbrella for each day of your stay.

To view both nightly and weekly rates for condos in Panama City Beach, Florida, visit TripShock.com. Book now to reserve a spot and take full advantage of these summer offers.

About TripShock.com

TripShock! ? is the one and only online travel agency in the Northern Gulf Coast that enables travelers to book tours and activities directly. TripShock! offers trusted reviews from real travelers, photos, videos and other planning tools to help create the perfect Gulf Coast vacation. TripShock! attracts more than 500,000 visitors annually and partners with over 100 activity and lodging providers from Florida to Louisiana.

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Reconciliation a documentary directed and co-produced by Pine Crest High School Student Lance Oppenheim, makes its screen debut this Thursday at the 4th Annual Wallabout Film Festival.

Reconciliation recounts the tragedy of September 11th, 2001, through the eyes of three people at Pine Crest, a teacher, a parent, and an alumni, who each share a personal connection to the fall of the Twin Towers.

Michael Testa, now a teacher, was a performer at the New York City Opera, which was about to open its season. Pine Crest parent Janet Roys brother was a celebrated captain in the FDNY who was called to duty that morning.

Charlie Cobb, an alumnus, lived and worked close to Ground Zero and found himself thrust into the center of the chaos. Each recounted their 9/11 memories to Oppenheim and his film class, and how they choose to remain hopeful despite the events of that day.

The short film, which has already garnered the attention of thousands after debuting online earlier this year, will be screened for the first time at Wallabout, a student-run film festival produced by The Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, New York.

Wallabout is a forum for supporting student filmmaking and screens student films for peers, artists and industry professionals.

Reconciliation will be shown this Thursday at 6:30 p.m. at IndieScreen, an independent theater located at 289 Kent Avenue in Williamsburg, Brooklyn.

Oppenheim, a budding young filmmaker who will be interning for a major Hollywood studio this summer, is proud to have his film debut alongside nearly two dozen other shorts produced by other high school, college and graduate students.

Making this movie was a visceral experience and Im looking forward to sharing it with a live audience of my peers, Oppenheim said. This was my way of transforming what was for many of us a historical event into a living, breathing memory.

Lance Oppenheim will be on-hand for the screening and will answer questions following the screening at 7:45 p.m.

Reconciliation has been recognized with an honorable mention by the Suncoast Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, which administers the Emmy Awards, and will also be screened at the Seattle True Independent Film Festival in May.

It was originally accepted into the East Coast Film Festival but had to be disqualified because the festival is open to college students only.

The Hands On Network, one of the largest volunteer networks in the country, provided Oppenheim with a grant to make the film. It was also supported by GenernationOn, a global youth service organization.

Watch Reconciliation: http://vimeo.com/34647517

For more information or to arrange an interview with Lance, please call Chad Cookler, PR Manager for the Opp-Guide, at 954-384-6114 or email chad(at)oplaw(dot)net.

About Lance Oppenheim

Oppenheim, 15, is a sophomore at the Pine Crest School and a budding filmmaker. He serves as the president for the Opp-Guide, and is a member of the national youth advisory board for GenerationOn. In addition, he is currently the president of his class at Pinecrest.

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Nearly three years before Steve Harvey’s book, “Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Man”, and the newly released movie, “Think Like a Man,” national bestselling author, Daniel Whyte III, wrote a chapter titled “How To Think Like a Man Yet Be All Woman”, from a biblical perspective, in his bestselling book titled “Letters to Young Black Women”, along with his wife of 25 years and his college age daughter. In the chapter, Whyte touches on some key things that will help women get along better with the men in their lives. Thousands of copies of “Letters to Young Black Women” have been sold and many young women’s lives have been changed.

Whyte says, “The women that men like to be around the most are those dear women who have the uncanny ability to think like a man, yet be all woman. These women have the special ability to appreciate a man as he is, without trying to change that man to be more like them. They can relish in a man’s world without feeling slighted or ignored.”

He goes on to briefly discuss the topics of respect, how men think and how women should express their feelings and emotions to a man.

The entire letter titled “How To Think Like a Man Yet Be All Woman” can be viewed at the following link: http://bit.ly/JAld85. Readers are encouraged to share it with their daughters, wives, sisters, and girlfriends. The book, “Letters to Young Black Women”, may be purchased as an e-book on Amazon Kindle for the sale price of 99 cents (http://amzn.to/JsVAe9) or as a paperback for $ 10.25 on Amazon.com (http://amzn.to/Ikck6o) and wherever fine books are sold. The e-book can be downloaded and read on iPhone, Android, iPad, BlackBerry and Windows Phone devices as well as PCs and Macs

Other chapter titles in this book include: “Let God Make You Beautiful from the Inside Out,” “Beware of the Dawgs,” “10 Things Some Women Do That Absolutely Turn Men Off,” “The Marks of a Truly Educated Woman,” and “The Kind of Man You Should Not Marry.”

Here is what other people are saying about “Letters to Young Black Women”:

“Next to the Bible, Letters to Young Black Women, is a must read for young women.”

Dr. Barbara Fishburne, Columbia, SC

“I was looking for a Christian book to give to some young black teens that are lacking emotional support and guidance. This is the perfect book. I even bought one for my own (white)teen daughter. It’s a very easy read and full of practical and wise guidance. I recommend it for women (black or white) of all ages.”

L. Loeb, Grapevine, TX

Daniel Whyte III has spoken in meetings across the United States and in over twenty-five foreign countries. He is the author of over twenty books. He is also the president of Gospel Light Society International, a worldwide evangelistic ministry that reaches thousands with the Gospel each week, as well as president of Torch Ministries International, a Christian literature ministry which publishes a monthly magazine called The Torch Leader. He is heard by thousands each week on his radio broadcasts, The Prayer Motivator Devotional and the Prayer Motivator Minute, as well as Gospel Light Minute X, the Gospel Light Minute, and the Sunday Evening Evangelistic Message. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Theology from Bethany Divinity College, a Bachelor’s degree in Religion from Texas Wesleyan University, and a Master’s degree in Religion from Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary. He has been married to the former Meriqua Althea Dixon, of Christiana, Jamaica for twenty-five years. God has blessed their union with seven children.

Meriqua Whyte is the wife of national bestselling author, Daniel Whyte III. They have been married for twenty-five years. Mrs. Whyte is a stay-at-home mom who homeschools their seven children. She holds a Bachelors degree in Christian Education from Bethany Divinity College in Dothan, Alabama. She is the author and/or co-author of eight books.

Daniella Whyte is the daughter of national bestselling author, Daniel Whyte III. She is the author of the books, The Girl God Wants and 365 Days of Thanking God. She is the editor of Girls 4 God Magazine and she assists her father in the work of the ministry. She is also a college student, studying psychology and religion at Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia. She is a member of the American Association of Christian Counselors. Her main mission in life is to tell everyone she can about the grace and love of God, and to help everyone she can be all they can be for God’s glory. Her passion is helping families and children mature and flourish in life. Her favorite verse is Matthew 6:33.

Visit http://www.LetterstoYoungBlackWomen.com or http://www.DanielWhyte3.com for more information.

Latest cool listing on http://www.bobzio.com is a Miami Condo. The condo is very sheik. There is a cinema room for viewing films. The pool is very luxurious. The condo is found on the first page of the bobzio.com search.

Bobzio.com is a co-op of vacation rental owners, home exchanges and area services. A comparable website with thousands of listings will charge up to a $ 1000 for such perks and listing benefits that bobzio.com offers for no cost.

Each owner will get unlimited photos, video upload, interactive reservation calender, Google map and email contact form. Soon all owners will be able to accept credit card payments without fees. Travelers will also have insurance against loss of deposits. All of this is without fee for a lifetime property listing.

Bobzio.com is only several months old but is growing fast. More users are discovering the advantages of searching for rentals based on activities such as golf, theme parks, scuba diving and any activity imaginable including surfing. http://www.Bobzio.com being a co-op is owned by the members. The ownership role will be determined when the first 20,000 have joined. There will not be a better time to get in on an opportunity like this that could save up to $ 1000 each year in subscription costs. The website also offers training on techniques to increase internet marketing exposure for individual listings and tips to get photos and videos to show up in some of the major internet search engines. Jump on board. The sooner the better.

Here is a link to a YouTube video showing how easy it is to start a listing: http://youtu.be/qOwKNH0c7Gg.

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Owned and operated by destination wedding photographers, Jeff and Amber Janke of Lake Havasu City, Arizona, together the talented husband and wife wedding photography team does more than just capture amazing fine-art and photo-journalistic photographs of art, they also write, produce and direct cinematic wedding films, music videos and much more. One of Amber and Jeff Janke Photographys most recent claims to fame is their combined effort of Writing, Directing and Producing a music video for Universal Records Band; Hollywood Undead titled; Been To Hell and a music video titled; Do You Know by new, up and coming pop artist; Nyssa Rae.

Amber Janke quotes; We are passionate about what we do and we love to build relationships with new couples, as well as take on new, exciting challenges, which seem to always present themselves. Developing a strong personal relationship with each client, we aim to exceed their every expectation, by providing the most fun, hip and exciting couples or professional wedding photography experience possible!

Jeff Janke Photography is not just a team of husband and wife talented photographers; they are also comprised of a group of talented associate photographers. Together Jeff and Amber Janke formed two different production companies; AMP Creative to showcase their music videos, commercials and passion projects, as well as; Serendipity Films to showcase their cinematic wedding videos.

Jeff and Amber love to travel to different destinations all over the globe to work with their clients, so if you are in need of a great wedding photography team that will capture your special day in a new and fresh way, check our Jeff Janke Photography.com.

To learn more about these multi-talented individuals and to view samples of their amazing work, please visit; http://www.jeffjankephotography.com.

On Saturday, April 21, 15-year-old actress and certified child safety advocate, Cassandra Perkins, will be participating in an informative national conversation on Internet safety as part of the National Day of Cyberbullying Awareness. This free live event will be held from 1:00-3:00 pm (MST) in Parker, CO, at the Parker Recreation Center, 17301 Lincoln Ave, Parker Colorado 80134, and will be streamed live nationally at events in eight others cities and online.

Perkins, who is starring in the upcoming movie, Bully Girls, and is a spokesmodel for the girls self-esteem company BYOU Be Your Own You will be the first of nine panelists of core leaders in the community who are assembled to bring awareness of the dangers children face today on the Internet and offer expert tips to empower them to keep safe. The panel, titled 9 Lights in a Childs Life, also includes Mayor of Parker (CO) David Casiano, KHOW Talk Radio Host Tom Martino, Author/Self-Esteem Expert & CEO of BYOU Be Your Own You Debra Gano, Bureau Chief of Douglas County Law Enforcement Tim Moore, Wiz B.A.C.A Bikers Against Child Abuse, PTO President Barbara Chase, Good4Bizness Rolynda Tienda, and parent Babs Canacari.

Following the panel, Perkins will host Keeping Kids Safe: An Internet & Mobile Safety Workshop for adults & children addressing cyber-safety issues impacting todays youth and strategies for effectively dealing with these challenges to make safer & smarter decisions online. Complimentary parent packs provided for all who attend.33% of children have been cyberbullied, and most have not told a parent. Sexting, sending promiscuous sexual messages and photos via text, is another major issue on the rise. One in five U.S. teenagers have already received unwanted sexual solicitation online. According to a Cox Communications Teen Online & Wireless Safety Survey, 38% of teens have experience with cyberbullying and 20% have engaged in some form of sexting.

This event is hosted by BeanStalk and free to attend and ideal for teens, tweens, parents, caregivers, community leaders, and businesses. It is also streaming live at events in Kansas, Nevada, Tennessee, Idaho, Washington, Oregon, and Texas, and is available to watch via Web by registering at http://www.aBeanStalk.org.

About — BYOU-Be Your Own You is a self-esteem apparel line, with a mission to improve girls’ self-esteem worldwide by encouraging them to embrace the unique and authentic self they came to this world to be. Our goal is to diminish the need for girls to seek external validation and approval, and rather rely on their own inner strength in full awareness of their worth and inner beauty. Through our products and education, we empower girls to make positive choices for their health, safety, well-being, personal happiness, and contribution to community. Because every girl deserves a healthy self-esteem. For more information visit http://beyourownyou.com

Villa del Palmar at the Islands of Loreto, Baja California South, Mexico the newest luxury resort from the Villa Group, has partnered with Cal Jet Air to provide additional flights to meet travel demand. Beginning on April 21, 2012, the privately held airline will begin non-stop, round trip service from Los Angeles International (LAX) to the Islands of Loreto, Baja California South, Mexico (LTO). Meals will be offered in both its First Class and Comfort Class aboard CalJets spacious Boeing 737-400 fleet.

Were excited about this new direct flight from LAX to the Islands of Loreto, because it will give our guests an additional air service option in a larger plane that offers meal service, said Owen Perry, one of the partners of The Villa Group. Adding the Saturday flight will help meet the increasing travel demand to the Islands of Loreto, Mexico, a New York Times Top-10 travel destination.

The departure time of 2 p.m. also allows easy transfers with enough time for those connecting in to Los Angeles from other feeder cities throughout the West Coast up through Canada, plus Arizona, Nevada and Texas. The first three flights offer incredibly low introductory pricing. Rates for roundtrip airfare from LAX-Islands of Loreto (LTO) -LAX have been set as follows:

April 21st & 28th and May 5th travelers will get a Special Introductory Price of USD $ 399.00 for Comfort Class and $ 599.00 first class (plus fees and taxes), with a reduction of $ 100 for an additional person.

May 12th forward, travelers will get the Villa del Palmar at the Islands of Loreto Grand Opening Price of $ 499.00 for Comfort and $ 699.00 First Class (plus fees and taxes)

Flights are on Saturdays only:

LAX – Islands of Loreto (LTO), depart 2 p.m., arrive 5:15 p.m.
Islands of Loreto (LTO) LAX, depart 6:15 p.m., arrive 7:15 p.m.

Cal Jet will maintain a visible ticketing and check-in counter at all airports. Travelers can book their flights and travel packages by visiting the Villa del Palmar at The Islands of Loreto website, http://www.villadelpalmarloreto.com, or the Cal Jet website, http://www.caljetair.com.

Bajas First Million Star Resort

Villa del Palmar at The Islands of Loreto is a secluded resort on the Sea of Cortez, off the eastern coast of the Baja peninsula overlooking Danzante Island (one of five in the region). It features 171 new, spacious, beautifully appointed one, two and three bedroom villas with balconies, stunning ocean views, mountain views, outstanding restaurants, an attentive English-speaking staff, four swimming pools, beautiful beaches and a mild and warm climate year-round.

Guests can enjoy scuba and snorkeling tours in the protected Marine Park within the five prominent Loreto Islands (Coronado island is a must), horseback riding, swimming, world-class fishing (catch a Dorado and bring it home to have a Villa del Palmar at The Islands of Loreto chef prepare it for you), surfing, kayaking, clam digging, whale watching and baking. With the free shuttle service, guests can explore the historic town at the Islands of Loreto; visit the 1697 mission that made the town famous. The area is also known for its wildlife, including the 900 species of fish off the coast and in an area that has been declared a World Heritage Site. Hotel perks include a spa and fitness center, massages, salsa dance lessons and movie nights for children.

In the summer of 2012, a summer camp is being introduced. For more information, please contact the resort directly.

For additional information on Villa del Palmar at The Islands of Loreto, visit http://www.villadelpalmarloreto.com or call toll free USA 866-209-0726, toll free CAN 855-440-5590.

The New York Times lists Loreto in its Top Ten Places to go in 2011. The travel article featuring The Islands of Loreto, Baja California South, Mexico ranked first among readers. The Villa Group offers high-end, family-oriented resort vacations in idyllic settings along the Mexican coastline. Its first property of eight was Villa del Palmar Puerto Vallarta. Villa del Palmar at The Islands of Loreto opened in March 2011; Paul Moreno serves as the Vice President of Operations. Website: http://www.villadelpalmarloreto.com or our toll free number (888) 844-8169.

The Islands of Loreto is known as a safe vacation destination for travel.

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The Entertainment Industries Council, Inc. (EIC) has announced the talk show nominees for the 16th Annual PRISM Awards. The PRISM Awards honor TV, movie, music, DVD and comic book entertainment that accurately depicts drug, alcohol and tobacco use and addiction, as well as mental health issues. The Nomination Review Committee of over 80 representatives of both the entertainment industry and health field, selected nominees for accurately portraying and discussing relevant health and social issues, according to Brian Dyak, President and CEO of EIC.

Talk Show nominees Anderson (Telepictures), The Doctors (CBS), Dr. Drews Lifechangers (CW/Telepictures), Dr. Phil (CBS), and The Steve Wilkos Show (NBC Universal) displayed unparalleled attention to accuracy in depiction and discussion of topics related to mental health and substance use.

The episode of Anderson, Intervention of a Mother Addicted to Prescription Pills, was produced by Telepictures Productions and StrongChild Productions, and distributed by Warner Bros. Domestic Television Distribution. Executive Producers were Jim Murphy, Cathy Chermol, Lisa Morin, Anderson Cooper, and Terence Noonan. Anderson explores the epidemic of prescription drug addiction, and, with an expert, stages an intervention with an addicted mother.

The Doctors is nominated for its episode entitled The Doctors Intervention Hour, produced by CBS Television Distribution and Stage 29 Productions. Executive Producers were Jay McGraw, Carla Pennington, and Dr. Phillip C. McGraw. This episode focuses on addictions, from drugs to social media, and discusses altering an addictive personality and overcoming dependency.

Dr. Drews Lifechangers is nominated for Pill Popping, an episode produced by Telepictures Productions and airing on the CW Television Network. Executive Producers were Lisa Gregorisch-Dempsey and Rachel Misokwiec. In this episode, Dr. Drew helps a mother overcome her addiction to pain medication.

The episode of Dr. Phil that has received a nomination is titled Can This Family Be Saved? An Intervention. It was produced by CBS Television Distribution and Peteski Productions. Executive Producers were Carla Pennington and Dr. Phillip C. McGraw. The episode hosts a 16 year old addict and his parents as they discuss the struggle of addiction.

The Steve Wilkos Show is nominated for the episode Heroin: Shot Up By Mom at 13. It was produced by NBC Universal Television and Stamford Media Center Productions. Rachelle Wilkos was Executive Producer. The episode helps a young girl who was introduced to heroin by her mother at the age of 13.

Winners will be announced during a ceremony on April 19, 2012 at the Beverly Hills Hotel. The 16th Annual PRISM Awards Showcase is set to be nationally televised on September 16, 2012 through flagship airing partner FX Network, as well as other cable networks, broadcast stations, video on demand, and online.

About Entertainment Industries Council

EIC, a non-profit organization, was founded in 1983 by leaders of the entertainment industry to bring the power and influence of the industry to bear on communication about health and social issues. The organization is considered to be the chief pioneer of entertainment outreach and one of the premiere success stories in the field of entertainment education. EIC provides information resources for entertainment creators through innovative and time-proven services and methods of “encouraging the art of making a difference” from within the entertainment industry. EIC produces the simulcast national television special PRISM Awards Showcase which addresses accurate portrayals of prevention, treatment and recovery from drug, alcohol and tobacco use, and mental health concerns. The organization also produces the S.E.T Awards, honoring positive and non-stereotypical portrayals of science, engineering and technology.

EIC also addresses issues such as diabetes, ADHD, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, foster care, women’s health, firearm safety and injury prevention, sun safety and skin cancer prevention, human trafficking, terrorism and homeland security, eating disorders and obesity, seat belt use and traffic safety, and HIV/AIDS prevention. The organization has also launched an initiative to increase the public profile and interest in science, engineering and technology. EICs web site is http://www.eiconline.org. The PRISM Awards web site is http://www.prismawards.com.

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Dr. Samuel Hess, Orthopedic Surgeon at The Advanced Orthopedic Center, Port Charlotte, Fl., was frustrated of limited solutions available to his patients who did not have health insurance for physical therapy treatments. He grew less enthused by the standard archaic drawings of exercises for at home therapy because he knew most of his patients struggled understanding how to perform the exercises. Frustrated, he developed a solution called Rehab In Motion. Rehab In Motion offers 3 DVDs that provide detailed instruction on over 75 stretches and exercises for people suffering from pain. Pain associated with the back and neck, hip and knee, shoulder, elbow and hand are addressed. Each exercise is demonstrated by a licensed physical therapist in a one-on-one format to ensure the exercises are executed properly and effectively for maximum benefit.

Rehab In Motion DVDs are used in the privacy, comfort and convenience of ones home and saves time and money associated with ongoing physical therapy treatments. The DVDs are not a replacement for traditional hands-on therapy; rather, they fill the void of a convenient and cost-effective alternative for patients who will benefit from additional physical therapy or need an alternative to clinic-based rehabilitation due to insufficient insurance.

Recently, Dr. Bernard Nau, Orthopedic Surgeon, Porte Prince, Haiti, became the first International physician to offer Rehab in Motion for his patients. According to Dr. Nau, “The Rehab In Motion series will be extremely beneficial to all of my patients who have difficulty obtaining physical therapy.”

Rehab In Motion DVDs are available online at http://www.rehabinmotiononline.com. The cost of the DVDs are the equivalent of one co-pay for “hands on” PT treatments.

Rehab In Motion will change the way in which physical therapy is available to anyone who suffers from pain.

About Rehab In Motion

Rehab In Motion was developed to deliver comprehensive, professionally produced and inexpensive instructional DVDs for consumers needing continued or desired rehabilitation. With Physical Therapy coverage being decreased by insurance companies, the DVDs available from Rehab In Motion help those with limited insurance policies receive the help they need in the comfort of their own home.

THREE OF A KIND, portrays a woman who tries to break free from her abusive marriage to a powerful, dangerous man. Victor (Tom Adams) is the man of Annas (Jodi Russell) dreams, but in reality Victor becomes the man of her nightmares. He must also confront his own nightmares haunting childhood memories that he relives with his disabled sister (Margot Kidder).

Margot Kidder gives a riveting, heartfelt performance in THREE OF A KIND, says writer and director Gregory James Green. This is one of those cannot miss performances. Everyone should see it. Idaho-made film THREE OF A KIND will enjoy its world premiere Saturday, April 14th at 7:00pm at the WorldFest-Houston Independent International Film Festival.

THREE OF A KIND became reality in a unique way. Green made a nine minute film entitled THE PAYOFF for his college senior thesis. After a cinema studies student saw the film over three decades later, he urged Green to make the short into a full-length motion picture. And he did.

After finishing the script, Green originally planned to produce a micro-budget movie. After casting in Los Angeles however, he changed his mind. The actors did such an amazing job in bringing his script to life that he raised the budget considerably and produced the motion picture his screenplay demanded and deserved.

Life can be painful and messy, yet funny and euphoric. Annas story is all that and more, says Green. I wanted to tell a unique, exciting, multi-dimensional story that keeps you on the edge of your seat. This film has characters you can deeply relate to and empathize with.

People think that acting is about lying – in fact its quite the opposite. An actor is telling really deep truths, explains Margot Kidder. I mesh something in me with my character in the script.

According to the producers, many women shared they were going to make changes in their lives after watching THREE OF A KIND. Every filmmaker hopes for a positive impact like this and were seeing it with THREE OF A KIND, Green says.????

WorldFest-Houston is a big deal, says Green. This prestigious festival discovered Steven Spielberg, George Lucas, the Coen brothers, Ridley Scott, Oliver Stone, Brian DePalma, David Lynch, Jonathan Demme and others who continued with great success after WorldFest, says Green. Very few festivals can claim such a track record.

THREE OF A KIND is currently available for domestic and foreign distribution.

For more information, to arrange an interview or to request a DVD of THREE OF A KIND, please contact Gregory Green at (760) 641-3059, greg@cinemapartners.com or visit these websites: http://www.facebook.com/THREEOFAKINDthemovie

http://www.ThreeofaKind-TheMovie.com

Social media research specialist DigitalMR releases latest findings on what customers are saying about tablet PCs on the internet.

The overwhelming majority of customers are highly positive in their views on tablet PCs as expressed on the internet. DigitalMR measured thousands of comments for slate devices across Dec 2011 to Jan 2012. 71% of all views measured were positive with only 29% negative. Apple recorded a 32% share of all positive comments and 35% of the smaller pool of negative ones. Hot on its heels is Amazon with 30% of positive mentions and a 33% share of negative.

Results are based on comments posted by consumers on the major tablet brands made by: Apple, Motorola, Samsung, Blackberry, HTC, LG, HP, ASUS, Amazon and Sony across Dec 2011 to Jan 2012.

DigitalMRs analysis (powered by SocialNuggets) is based on comments posted via a range of relevant websites and open access social media platforms. It measures, not only the number of comments posted by consumers on the internet, but also their sentiment whether posts are positive or negative in nature.

Managing Director of DigitalMR, Michalis Michael commented: Can Apple maintain its dominant position among tablet PCs? It will be interesting to see if Amazons Kindle Fire tablet can continue to convert its positive online sentiment into sales.

All the brands measured, achieve a positive Net Sentiment Score (NSS) for Dec-Jan. NSS provides an overall percentage score of net positive posts. A positive score means a tablet attracts a higher proportion of positive than negative posts.

The average NSS taken across all brands measured is 42% which is high compared with other industry sectors, although slightly down on the average NSS for Jul-Aug 2011 (50%). Customers are still generally satisfied with tablet products and services and are happy to spread the word online.

Apple and Amazon both achieved a below average NSS score of 38%, but given their relative dominance in the market, customer expectations are likely to be higher. Tablet brands that achieve the highest NSS are Sony 72% and HP with 56%. The lowest performing tablet was Motorola with an NSS of 33%

Click here for Summary of positive and negative posts and overall NSS

In their words Customer comments for models with the highest and lowest Net Sentiment Scores

Sony

The Sony tablet (I own one)…you have the play station store and the Sony can play downloaded movies easily The design of Sony tablet s makes the tablet easy to hold, and the tablet is extremely light.

http://androidforums.com/sony-tablet-s/450543-sony-tablet-s-vs-galaxy-10-1-vs-asus.html

HP

The best case is without a doubt is the one made by Stilgut~ purpose made so fits perfectly, access to all ports, holds the HP tablet at various angles and looks very classy… not cheap but well worth every penny..

http://androidforums.com/asus-eee-pad-transformer/455314-case-transformer.html

Amazon

Nerds who like to tweak shouldn’t be buying such a device. They should buy something that’s designed to be more tweakable. The Fire is not designed to be a tablet period. Amazon never markets it as such and the word Android can’t even be found on the product page. It’s designed as a device to facilitate consumption of Amazon content. Anything you get out of it beyond that is just a bonus.

http://androidforums.com/amazon-kindle-fire/446579-why-spend-tablet-no-sd-card-like-fire-when-there-so-many-tablets-sd-cards.html

Motorola:

Yeah, kind of disappointed at the book reading support of Motorola Xoom,out of the box, day 1. The google books app is nice and responsive but there is no way to use it to read your own pdfs, epubs etc. that I can find. I downloaded Adobe Reader and Aldiko but neither are completely stable and as smooth and responsive.

http://androidforums.com/motorola-xoom/286897-pdf-xoom.html

Further customer comments and more about the report here

Contact

For regular reports and more information:

Michalis A. Michael

mmichael(at)digital-mr(dot)com,

tel: +44 751 571 0370

http://www.digital-mr.com

About DigitalMR

DigitalMR understands what people think and feel when they share views online. It is a specialist agency which provides a holistic approach to web based market research. It specialises in utilising social media research, especially active web-listening, and online communities to enhance its business consulting approach. The agency has pioneered new methods in online focus groups alongside tools such as video diaries, bulletin boards and online ethnography. DigitalMR is headed by founder and MD, Michalis Michael and has offices in London UK, Nicosia Cyprus, and Columbus Ohio, in the US.

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Either-Or Productions announced today that the film adaptation of Ayn Rands Atlas Shrugged, Part 2, Either Or has been fully cast and principal photography has begun.

Based on Ayn Rands (Feb. 2 1905 – Mar. 6 1982) 1957 novel, ATLAS SHRUGGED PART II: EITHER OR is set in a near future dystopian United States with a global economy on the brink of collapse and brilliant creators, from artists to industrialists, mysteriously disappearing at the hands of the unknown.

Starring in the film are Samantha Mathis as the heroine Dagny Taggart, Jason Baghe as the industrialist Henry Hank Rearden, and Esai Morales as the playboy Francisco Frisco dAnconia.

Producer Harmon Kaslow said Were thrilled to have such a wonderful group of actors on board. In green-lighting part two, John and I decided to take a fresh look at everything and we couldnt be happier with the results so far. The new cast are simply fantastic and bring a tremendous amount of experience and enthusiasm to the project.

Filling out the cast are Patrick Fabian as James Taggart, Kim Rhodes as Lillian, Richard T. Jones as Eddie, Paul McCrane as Wesley Mouch, John Rubenstein as Dr. Ferris, Robert Picardo as Dr. Robert Stadler, Ray Wise as Head of State Thompson, Ary Gross as Ken Danager and Rex Linn as Kip Chalmers. A complete cast list is forthcoming on IMDB.

Duncan Scott, a screenwriter on the project and four time Emmy? award-winner, who worked extensively with Rand on the restoration of her film classic We the Living stated Its very exciting to have a cast that projects the sense of life that one would hope to see when bringing Rands iconic characters to the screen.

About Either-Or Productions

Either Productions, LLC. was formed by John Aglialoro as a motion picture studio to produce and distribute Part 2 of the Atlas Shrugged movie trilogy based on Ayn Rands epic novel. For more information, visit http://www.AtlasShruggedMovie.com.

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Sven Michael Davison has completed Dreams, Faith & Ammunition, a historical fiction/memoir, which will debut in late spring of 2012. Although predominantly a science fiction author, Sven Michael Davison has been working on Dreams since 1997. Davison notes: This book was 80% complete when I started writing State of Mind, it simply needed some finessing.

Davison will reveal more about Dreams, Faith & Ammunition in the weeks to come, but for now he will simply say its about Strangite Mormons and the obstacles we must all face when pursuing our own versions of the American Dream. Look for a full synopsis and the book cover sometime in the next six to eight weeks.

Sate of Union, the sequel to State of Mind is still on track for release in late fall of this year. The third installment of the God Head Trilogy will be released in the early spring of 2013. That title will be announced around the time State of Union is published.

State of Mind is a cautionary tale that examines the loss of freedom in a classic post-industrial dystopia. Jake Travissi, a fallen hero, is given a rare second chance at redemption. The price? Volunteer to have a computer chip implanted in his brain and join Homeland Securitys experimental Enhanced Unit.

Davison wrestles with many of the most compelling themes of cyberpunk genre today: Should we embrace every technological advance without question? Should humankind blend itself physically with machines? What does freedom really mean? All of these questions are answered within a vivid tapestry where the boundaries between the virtual world and the real world have dissolved.

Sven Davison is a full time husband, father, and manager in a creative design agency in Los Angeles. He has written screenplays, trailers and special feature content for DVD and Blu-ray. This is his second novel.

State of Mind is a finalist and winner of two Dan Poynters Global eBook Awards.

A thoughtfully composed piece of cyberpunk that will please readers of both science fiction and noir. Kirkus Reviews

Davisons Los Angeles is pulpy- vibrant, an unforgettable wasteland. State of Mind is the world of the near future, the horrible synthesis of human desire and the technology to make it a reality. ForeWord Reviews

An intelligent, thought provoking, cinematic post-cyberpunk thriller and a great read.

Antony Jones, sfbook.com

This book deserves to go directly to the Top Ten Best Sellers List. Deb Shunamon, Reader Views.

There are some crazy twists and turns in this novel and the end? One word WOW. It totally blew me away. There are plenty of shocking, hanging on the edge of my seats moments. Alice Bola, girls just reading

State of Mind is a tense, thoughtful and well-paced sci-fi tale drawn from Davisons life, imagination and his experiences with technological innovation. Pod Cast Interview by Bryan Reesman???? http://www.bryanreesman.com/blog/tag/sven-davison-state-of-mind/

For more information visit http://www.stateofmindbook.com

STATE OF MIND

By Sven Michael Davison

Published by Bedouin Press

$ 25.95 (389 pages) 6 x 9

Hardcover with dust jacket ISBN: 978-0-9666149-2-3

eBook $ 2.99

Publication date: 2011

http://www.stateofmindbook.com


To schedule an interview contact: Jeannine Patton

info(at)bedouinpress(dot)com

(310) 748-8731

Accor Hotels in India proudly introduce the newest ibis hotel in Bengaluru. ibis Bengaluru Hosur Road is the second ibis hotel in Bengaluru, following the successful launch of ibis Bengaluru Techpark. ibis is well known globally for the modern yet affordable hotels that are key part of the Accor group. ibis now aims to expand their brand across the South Asia region and especially in India.

ibis Bengaluru Hosur Road is situated on Hosur Road, the business suburb of Electronics City, Bannerghatta and the Koramangala Business Districts. It is currently the only worldwide hotel brand in South Bangalore serving the economy segment. The 185-room hotel offers a convenient and comfortable stay for guests inclusive of fully equipped in-room facilities and amenities. These modern and well-designed standard rooms are available with a queen size bed, or alternatively 2 single beds which can also be converted into a king size bed. Rooms are complete with a large work station, LCD TV plus satellite international channels, in-room Wi-Fi access, tea-coffee maker, digital safe and multi-pressure shower units.

The city of IT has never been more accessible. While guests may come for business, they will soon discover a world of gastronomy at ibis Hosur Road. The freshest ibis in Bengaluru prepares traditional and continental all-you-can-eat breakfast to serve from 6.30 a.m. to 10 a.m. For the early birds, a selection of pastries, cookies and drinks will be available from 4.00 a.m. while the late risers can enjoy fruit and snacks from 10.00 a.m. until midday, ensuring guests dont miss the chance to enjoy an ibis exclusive breakfast. No matter where guests travel in the world, they get to explore the local delicacies from ibiss kitchens. At Spice It Restaurant, the concept of You Create, We Cook is born. The interactive cooking environment lets guests explore their culinary skills whilst dining in one of the most vibrant and energetic restaurants in town. Spice It opens for breakfast at 6 a.m. until midnight late supper daily. To wind down and relax for the day, visit The Hub bar for refreshment and chit-chat with loved ones, friends and colleagues. A wide selection of beers, wines, spirits, and cocktails are available to pair with exotic snacks served from 11.00 23.30 hrs Monday Sunday.

Bengaluru, or Bangalore as it is also known, is the capital of Karnataka and is the fifth largest city in India. Due to its culture and traditions Bengaluru has many aliases such as the Garden City of India, the Silicon Valley of India, Pub City, the IT Capital of India and even Pensioners Paradise. Parks and gardens can be found everywhere in this green city, offering a pleasant respite from the vibrant IT industry that thrives there. Entertainment is never far away as the city offers almost everything imaginable from parks, movie theatres and shopping complexes to historical monuments. It currently ranks as India’s most developed city and one of the world’s fastest growing urban areas.

As part of its launch promotion, ibis Bengaluru Hosur Road has on offer a special price of INR3500 plus tax, inclusive of Breakfast and internet. Discover the new ibis Bengaluru Hosur Road from April 2012. Visit ibis Bengaluru Hosur Road website for more information and special offers.

About ibis

ibis, the worldwide economy hotel brand of the Accor group, offers consistent quality accommodation and services in all its hotels, for the best local value: a well-designed and fully-equipped bedroom, major hotel services available 24/7 and a wide choice of on-site food and beverage options. The quality of the ibis standard has been recognised by the International Organization for Standardization certification ISO 9001 since 1997. ibis is also the worlds first hotel chain to demonstrate its environmental commitment through securing the ISO 14001 certification, which has already been awarded to one third of its hotels.

Established in 1974, ibis is the European leader and one of the first economy hotel chains in the world, with more than 107,000 rooms and 900 hotels in 48 countries, including four in India.

For additional information, please visit http://www.ibishotel.com.

About Accor

Accor, a major global group and the European leader in hotels, as well as the global leader in services to corporate clients and public institutions, operates in nearly 100 countries with 150,000 employees. It offers to its clients over 40 years of expertise in two core businesses:

Hotels, with the Sofitel, Pullman, MGallery, Novotel, Mercure, Suitehotel, Ibis, all seasons, Etap Hotel, Formule 1 and Motel 6 brands, representing 4,000 hotels and nearly 500,000 rooms in 90 countries, as well as strategically related activities, such as Len?tre;
Services, with 30 million people in 40 countries benefiting from Accor Services products in employee and public benefits, rewards and loyalty, and expense management.

Movie worksheets for lesson plans based on television shows are the latest curriculum innovation offered by the educational resource provider, TeachWithMovies.com. (TWM). TV Program Worksheets for Homework features six separate worksheets, including:

1) Fiction — soaps, dramas, and reality/survival shows;

2) Reality Show Competitions — good reality shows are structured like any other story;

3) Historical Fiction — when most students become adults they will learn history through historical fiction in books, in movies or on TV;

4) Informational Documentaries nature shows, science shows, history shows;

5) Documentaries Designed to Persuade on a Matter of Political or Social Significance; and

6) News and Current Events Programming.

Recent surveys show that teenagers watch, on average, four hours of television per day. Lesson plans based on TV programming are an opportunity for assignments in which students will analyze something that they often do at home and express their conclusions in writing. TWMs TV Program Worksheets for Homework allow teachers to capitalize on their students interest in watching television.

TeachWithMovies.com co-founder James Frieden states, Kids will be interested in completing these assignments. They will gain perspective about what they watch and they will also write. This initiative will help teachers make their lessons relevant to the lives of their students. Its a win-win situation. The TV program worksheets are the next step in TWMs mission to help teachers develop lesson plans involving the media that students love, i.e. stories and information presented on screens.

Modeled after TWMs successful and innovative movie worksheets, the TV Program Worksheets for Homework can serve as the centerpiece for lesson plans that make homework less of a chore and elicit strong efforts from most students.

While they will be useful to English Language Arts teachers, the worksheets can also be important time-savers for teachers in other classes. The 2010 Common Core State Standards require that teachers in history/social studies, science, and technical subjects join the effort to assist students in learning how to read, write, and listen. Assignments that use TWMs TV show worksheets for homework will help teachers fulfill these requirements.

Programming on television provides information on most subjects in the k-12 curriculum. There are many shows that are essentially documentary films on history, nature, society, and discoveries in science. There are also news and current events shows on television. In addition, there is programming about sports, a perennial favorite with kids, as well as reality competitions in dance, music, and cooking. The most popular TV programs, with varying degrees of quality, are watched by millions, including, students. Television programming is therefore a useful resource for writing and listening assignments for students in most classes.

TWMs TV Program Worksheets for Homework while providing valuable resources for English Language Arts instructors, will also assist teachers in other subjects in creating lesson plans through which they can fulfill the new responsibilities imposed by the Common Core State Standards. This can be done without taking up a lot of class time, already crowded with other lessons. In addition, the assignments will answer student complaints that school and its activities are far removed from their daily reality.

TeachWithMovies.com is the premier site on the Internet showing teachers how to use media shown on screens to enhance the educational process. The site offers thousands of pages of lesson plans and curriculum materials on more than 350 movies. The price for access to all TWM curriculum materials is $ 11.99 per year per teacher. Discounts are available for bulk purchases.

Recently at the Moscone Convention Center in San Francisco Professional Images Photography was busy with a new photography service for Tradeshow Photography and Exhibitor Photography. During the medical convention on the tradeshow floor, Joseph Rodriguez owner of Professional Images Photography was busy going from one exhibit to the next getting the different angles of the customers booth.

Convention Photography, Event Photography and Onsite Printing Photography is what Professional Images Photography is known around the country but fast becoming known is the new Tradeshow Photography and Exhibitor photography service that sets his company apart.

Tradeshow photography is not simply taking a photo of a booth and printing out a picture. There is a lot to prepare and having the right equipment and more importantly knowledge and a unique style keeps the business opportunities coming. The new service blends digital photography with architectural photography and wireless technology. Many photographers use just a tripod and camera with a flash or two. Professional Images now goes beyond the norm to offer tethered shooting of each booth with real time upload of images going back to the studio. This allows for faster turnaround of digital images to be edited and delivered via Dropbox to client. If the client ordered photos, they are edited and printed same day for overnight delivery.

Professional Images Photography realizes the important of customer service and knows the client satisfaction is key to keeping customers coming back. In addition to the this service many groups also seek Group Photography and Professional Images offers onsite printing up to 8x10s for any size groups with logo and text added at no additional charge. This is a must have for many companies that meet once a year. Prints come out as fast as 7 seconds for a 4×6 or 30 seconds for an 8×10. Another service is Professional headshots, which is a complete turnkey service that provides professional studio lights, choice of color background and onsite laptop to view images to approve and even created a DVD onsite.

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CASTO, one of the countrys leading real estate organizations, announced today that Phase II construction of the mixed-use lifestyle center, Park West Village, will begin. Park West Village is located at the southwest corner of Cary Parkway and NC-54/Chapel Hill Road.

Another 200,000 square feet of retail space will commence this month, stated Shannon Dixon, VP of Development, Leasing & Asset Management for CASTOs Southeast operations.

Joining Park West Village is a 55,000 square foot, state-of-the-art 14-screen cinema, operated by Stone Theatres, formerly Consolidated Theatres. This location will be one of several new theatres opened by the founder of Consolidated Theatres, Herman Stone. Mr. Stone commented on his choice of this location by saying, The Raleigh market has always been a strong market and when it came time to choose one of our first locations after the sale of Consolidated, it was key for us to find the best site with great demographics, upward movement in population and a strong developer. Park West hit on all three for us. The architecture of the project will lend itself to unique design for the theatre with a prominent water feature at the entrance; a signature item consistent with Stone Theatres throughout the eastern United States.

Additionally joining the project includes Gander Mountain and The Wine Guy Bistro. Gander Mountain, the outdoor superstore, will occupy 52,000 square feet. The Wine Guy Bistro, based out of Columbus, Ohio, will be 6,000 square feet and plans to offer wine samplings with a retail wine shop and great, savory food selections.

About Park West Village

Ideally situated at the heart of one of the most desirable locations in the country, Park West Village is a new 100-acre mixed-use development that includes a town center district, a community center with sought-after major retail anchors, upscale casual restaurants and a movie theater, all of which will be mixed with residential, office and hospitality. For more information, please visit http://www.parkwestvillage.net.

About CASTO

CASTO, a fully integrated real estate organization since 1926, is a recognized leader in the ownership, management, acquisition and development of commercial shopping centers and multi-family residences, office buildings and corporate parks. CASTOs growing portfolio currently includes over 23 million square feet of commercial property and nearly 4,000 residential units located primarily throughout the Midwestern and southeastern United States and Puerto Rico. CASTO currently has more than three million square feet of retail in development. To learn more about CASTO call (888) 400-0878 or visit http://www.castoinfo.com.

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“Living a Life of Significance” is a new book by Joseph W. Jordan, senior vice president, Behavioral Finance Strategies, MetLife, which describes the authors personal journey of discovery as a financial services professional. Jordan will share excerpts of his book and talk about his passion for helping others achieve financial security as part of a presentation entitled “Get Inspired” at the national LAMP conference sponsored by GAMA International in Orlando, on March 19, 2012.

Being in the audience during a Joe Jordan presentation is an electrifying experience, says GAMA International CEO Jeffrey R. Hughes. Joes ability to engage fellow professionals is truly inspiring. He has always been one of LAMPs most dynamic and popular speakers, packing the room with an enthusiastic crowd.

After reading “Living a Life of Significance,” American College President and Chief Executive Officer Larry Barton stated: This book is a must-read for every financial services professional. “Living a Life of Significance” provided me with a renewed appreciation for the dedicated men and women of our industry who create financial security and protect families dreams.

All LAMP 12 attendees will have the opportunity to purchase a copy of Jordans book and a DVD featuring his presentations from two previous LAMP conferences. (A Spanish-language version of “Living a Life of Significance” will also be available.) Proceeds from the DVD and book sales benefit GAMA and The American College, both non-profit organizations.

There will be three opportunities for LAMP 12 attendees to purchase books and DVDs and to have their copies of “Living a Life of Significance” signed by Joe Jordan. On Monday, March 19, Jordan will be at the GAMA Satellite Bookstore outside of the general session between 11:30 a.m. and 12 noon. Later that day, from 1:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m., he will be signing copies of his book at The American Colleges booth (#206) in the Resource Center. The following day, from 1:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m., Jordan will be signing books at the GAMA Galleria (booth #307).

Jordan is an industry-renowned thought leader and celebrated speaker in the areas of behavioral finance, client-centric tools, ethical selling and client advocacy. He helps financial professionals around the world recognize and celebrate the intrinsic value that they deliver to their clients. Jordan started his career with Home Life in 1974, and was named Rookie of the Year and became a member of the Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT) the following year. He ran insurance sales at Paine Webber from 1981 to 1988. He joined MetLife in 1988 to manage annuity, and later life, sales and product development. He is currently responsible for MetLifes Behavioral Finance Strategies.

This is the first book written for The American College Press by an industry professional outside of the institutions own faculty members. The books inspirational message was one of the important factors that led to its publication.

Individuals who cannot attend LAMP 12 will be able to order a copy of the book for $ 14.99, plus shipping, by contacting The American College Alumni Association at 610-526-1477 or Alumni(at)TheAmericanCollege(dot)edu.

MetLife, Inc., is a leading global provider of insurance, annuities and employee benefit programs, serving 90 million customers in more than 60 countries. Through its subsidiaries and affiliates, MetLife holds leading market positions in the United States, Japan, Latin America, Asia Pacific, Europe and the Middle East. For more information, visit http://www.metlife.com.

The American College is the nations largest non-profit educational institution devoted to financial services. Holding the highest level of academic accreditation, The College has served as a valued business partner to banks, brokerage firms, insurance companies and others for over 85 years. The American Colleges faculty represents some of the financial services industrys foremost thought leaders. For more information, visit http://www.TheAmericanCollege.edu

GAMA International is a worldwide association serving the professional development needs of 5,500 field leaders in the insurance, investment and financial services industry. Its members recognize their critical role in finding, building and inspiring the next generation of top performers who will, in their turn, lead the industry into the future. To help build these leaders, GAMA provides its members with educational, networking and leadership resources and opportunities. GAMA Internationals website is located at http://www.gamaweb.com.

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Swiss Premium has announced the Make Friday Night Family Night sweepstakes to encourage consumers to spend time with family enjoying movie nights, game nights and fun together. Entrants will have the opportunity to win the grand prize of a home entertainment center valued at $ 3,500, or one of eight weekly prizes of a Nintendo Wii.

To enter, purchase any specially marked packages of Swiss Premium Iced Tea or Lemonade, while supplies last. Peel the cap to reveal a unique code, and then visit http://www.swisssweeps.com to register and enter the code. Residents of New York and Pennsylvania may register by scanning the QR code on in-store Point of Sale materials (the POS Code), which will bring up the online entry form. To enter without purchase or QR code, obtain a free code online at the sweepstakes website (limit one free online code per week per valid email address) and follow instructions provided. The Make Friday Night Family Night promotion will run February 13 to April 15, 2012. The contest is open to residents of Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and Vermont. Entries may be submitted weekly.

Were encouraging consumers to make Friday night family night with the refreshing taste of Swiss Premium Teas and Lemonade, said Amy Godin, Field Marketing Manager – Northeast. We hope that this promotion serves as a reminder to make the time for family and were excited to be providing several lucky families with some fun gear to enjoy on their Friday night family nights.

In addition, the company is also offering downloadable coupons for Swiss Premium tea or lemonade on the sweepstakes website. Consumers may also connect with the brand in social media and be the first to hear about news, contest announcements and special promotions on Facebook.

For more information and to view official rules, please visit http://www.swisssweeps.com.

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Swiss Premium Iced Teas and Lemonade are available at retailers throughout the Northeast. Sizes and flavors may vary. They are made with no high fructose corn syrup and no preservatives for a refreshing homemade taste. Look for these delicious drinks in Gallon, Half Gallon and Pint sizes.

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Follow us on LinkedIn Theme parks are outdoor locations, which offer specialized amusement along a preconceived theme. Traditional theme parks comprise various themed lands containing rides (roller coasters, etc), games, concerts and themed events originating from specific subjects such as countries, myths, fairy tales and movies, among others. Theme parks are usually planned to serve as a fun outing for the entire family, and they are considered a form of leisure activity as they offer an opportunity for entertainment during an individual’s discretionary free time.

North America and Europe represent mature markets for theme parks with growth in visitor attendance stabilizing. Increasing competition from other modes of entertainment, continuing economic woes such as high levels of unemployment, and widening deficits will continue to challenge growth in these markets. Future growth in the world theme parks market will stem from developing countries in Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Middle East. Asia represents one of the fastest growing regional markets worldwide largely as a result of strong economic growth, rising standards of living, income levels, discretionary income, and increased per capita spends on entertainment/leisure. China, which houses few of Asias largest theme parks, is witnessing healthy growth.

A key noteworthy trend in the theme parks market is the park within a park concept. Most of the parks are adding second-gate attractions and a number of hotel rooms as part of attempts to restructure parks into integrated resorts, capable of operating throughout the year. Investments in park upgradation such as installation of new rides, creation of new zones in the park, deployment of interactive and wireless technologies including Wii, RFID badges, and kiosks, to make the park more interactive and lively, are all expected to help bolster attendance in the upcoming years. Another key technology trend, is the move towards adoption of simulation technologies, and virtual reality to replicate natural scenarios. High-end visual imagery with sophisticated special effects designed to optimize visitor experience is forecast to result in magnetizing greater crowds to the parks.

World market for theme parks, which witnessed growth sag in the year 2009 as a result of the recessions downward pressure on consumer spending, staged a recovery in the years 2010 & 2011. In Europe despite the concerns over the debt crisis, international attendance at European theme parks continues to hold up. The depreciation of the Euro amidst the pressures exerted by the eurozone debt drama is positively benefiting tourism in Europe with the number of middle class Asian tourists increasing in the region. In the event of the Greek crisis further pulling down the Euro, luxury goods in Europe is expected to become cheaper. This thereby will result in increased number of travelers from Asia, especially China, for cheaper luxury shopping. The strengthening RMB and a weakening Euro is making travelling to Europe cheaper for the Chinese. This higher influx of outbound tourists into Europe is expected to help theme parks in the region withstand the debt crisis.

As stated by the new market research report on Theme Parks, the United States dominates the world market. Strong growth is however expected to stem from Asia-Pacific, with the region projected to grow at a CAGR of 6.3% over the analysis period. Focused promotion of entertainment and tourism by governments in Asia is expected to improve per capita spending and attendance in theme parks in countries such as China, India, Korea, Taiwan, and Hong Kong.

Major players in the marketplace include Cedar Fair Entertainment Company, Disneyland, Disneyland Paris, Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Islands of Adventure, Lotte World, Magic Kingdom, Samsung Everland Inc., Six Flags Inc., The Adventuredome, Tokyo Disneyland, Tokyo DisneySea, Universal Studios, Universal Studios Hollywood, Yokohama Hakkeijima Sea Paradise, among others.

The research report titled Theme Parks: A Global Strategic Business Report announced by Global Industry Analysts Inc., provides a comprehensive review of market trends, drivers, issues, competitive scenario, strategic corporate developments, and profiles of major/niche global as well as regional market participants. The report provides annual revenue estimates and projections for theme parks for the following geographic markets US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East/Africa, and Latin America.

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After years of teaching boot camp classes, Remix Workouts delivers a training app that guides the users with over 25,200 different exercise combinations featuring real-time video and audio instructions.

Exercisers often get discouraged because they dont see the expected results. Not losing weight, not getting in shape, simply being bored with their workout routines. They give up. The Remix Workouts Fitness App unlocks new moves as users progress, providing variety and keeping the workouts challenging. For beginners, the app includes exercise modifications to adapt to their fitness level. The 3 circuit workouts are complete, always different, short, portable, ideal for small spaces and do not require a gym or specialized equipment.

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The Remix Workouts Fitness App generates a unique session each time and plays video clips and audio instructions non-stop as users work out. A preview of the circuits is displayed in the Todays Workout screen. The circuit format keeps heart rates up for a challenging session. Simple buttons allow users to select different moves to fit their needs and the interval settings let them change the timers to adapt the workouts intensity to their fitness level. The Coming Up feature announces the next move in the circuit. Each combination targets multiple muscle groups giving exercisers a complete workout. The timers and progression bar show users how much time is left. To keep it interesting, the app unlocks new moves as rewards and expands the workout choices. Users also hear motivational words of encouragement and fitness wisdom, some fun, some serious, to inspire them in between circuits. To keep the workouts safe and efficient, the app gives good form reminders and modifications to let users adapt the moves to their skill level. A warm-up and cool down are also included in the app as they are always part of a complete workout. Users can opt out if they prefer to perform their own pre and post workout routines.

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An article in the New York Times (http://nyti.ms/A32lVs) has people wondering if it’s necessary to have a therapist at all. If “three’s a crowd” as the article states, can people simply work on their relationship themselves, without the help of a third party? “After I wrote my book, Make Up Don’t Break Up,” says Dr. Bonnie Eaker Weil, “my patients that read it said the same thing – ‘it’s not that hard to stay in love and be a team’ – the problem is, most people don’t have the road map for how to get there.”

Working on a relationship isn’t about being right – which is how things often fall apart with out someone to help couples through the rocky parts – but it’s about what works, it’s about learning the tools, skills, and dialogues that will get couples through those rocky parts says Dr. Bonnie. She does agree with the article on some points – people wait six years struggling with an unmanageable problem before they see a therapist, and they often come to her about six months prior to a divorce.

Dr. Bonnie tells her patients: “You don’t want to pay me to do what you could do at home – yelling and arguing -so let’s learn how to fight fair so you can get rid of me and do it without me.” This is very important, because refusing to walk in each others’ shoes, or invalidation, is the main reason couples divorce.

Fortunately, Dr. Bonnie notes, most couples do marry for the right reasons, but they often come to a point where they’ve lost their way and don’t have the tools to get back on track. “What I teach is how to find that path back to each other again, back to the reasons they first got married,” she says. While they’re learning to do this, Dr. Bonnie explains that couples need accountability – even after they’ve completed therapy, as well as in between sessions – which is why she recommends “tune ups” every three months, six months, or a year after therapy to stay on the straight and narrow. “When couples don’t come back for these check-ups, I usually see them again in about two years,” she says.

To make these sessions – both check-ups and regular meetings – work, Dr. Bonnie says therapists need to be action oriented and structured: “I say to patients ‘I want you to get rid of me as soon as you can and do it without me!’ I use the strength of the couple to work as a team, so they learn how to manage the issues they face on their own.” If couples are committed they can do almost anything as long as they don’t have one foot out the door.

For therapists, they often see two parts of one person – the wounded child that needs nurturing and the mature adult who wants behavior changes. To move past the wounded child, couples must commit to using Dr. Bonnie’s Smart Heart Skills and Dialogue, not destructive blame and shame. “It’s very important to hold a partner with warmth and respect,” points out Dr. Bonnie, “instead of with anger, contempt, revenge, and retaliation. Couples need to learn how to cherish each other.”

To get couples on the road to working on their relationships independently, Dr. Bonnie says she has each part of the couple play out the therapist’s role in their relationship, with the permission of the other person. This “keeps in what they learned in between sessions.”

As the article says, Dr. Bonnie believes in using structure and action as couples that seek therapy are often out of control. “And it’s important for therapists to remember, they can only take patients as far as they themselves have gone. Like I mention in Make Up Don’t Break Up, this is why family of origin work is crucial not just for patients but for therapist to have gone through. Then the therapist can deal with the couple without taking sides and both therapist and couple can be the best they can be!

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Dr. Bonnie Eaker Weil’s best-selling book, Adultery the Forgivable Sin is being re-released under a new distributor and making its appearance available in eBook format and print on Amazon.com (http://www.amazon.com/Adultery-Forgivable-Bonnie-Eaker-Weil/dp/1587768151/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1321019076&sr=8-1). Adultery the Forgivable Sin was also made into a Lifetime Original Movie starring Kate Jackson.

Dr. Bonnie Eaker Weil, PhD, is also author of the 2010 New York Times Readers Choice Award-winning book Make Up Dont Break Up with accompanying DVD. Dr. Bonnie counsels couples, singles, and step families. She works with those considering breaking up, people who have committed adultery, and couples who want to strengthen their relationships damaged by resentment or unresolved anger, teaching people to fight to increase passion, bring back magic and restore the sizzle. Dr. Bonnie teaches Smart Heart Dialogue along with communication and connection tools, and counsels families and children.

Named the Best Local Therapist in 2011 by the US Commerce Association and known as The Adultery Buster and the No. 1 Love Expert, she is the best-selling author of other books like Can We Cure and Forgive Adultery?, How Not to (S)mother Your Man and Keep a Woman Happy, and Financial Infidelity: Making Money Sexy.

Dr. Bonnie was named by Psychology Today and NY Magazine as one of America’s Best Therapists and is presently featured and available now on the Discovery Health/Oprah Winfrey Network documentary titled “Unfaithful” and A&E on addictions. Find her on Good Morning America’s three-day series on NBCs The Today Show, The Oprah Winfrey Show five times, and a four day series on Fox TV regarding dating. She appears frequently on ABC, Fox, CBS and NBC News, The View, 20/20, and CNN; and is often featured in USA Today and the New York Times. Visit Dr. Bonnie at http://www.DoctorBonnie.com.

It is Sandhill Crane migration time in Nebraska. In Japan, the crane is the symbol of long life and fidelity. During March, artist Linda Stephen presents four events for lovers of origami, cranes and Japanese paper arts. All events are free and open to the public.

March 8 4:30-5:15 Origami Workshop, Japan Festival, University of Nebraska

WHERE:Heritage Room, Nebraska Union, 14th & R, Lincoln. Sponsored by the Japanese Program of the University of NebraskaLincoln and the Consulate General of Japan-Chicago, the Japan Festival 2012 also includes a Japanese calligraphy workshop and Japanese movie.

March 1-April 15 CraneFest Solo Exhibit, Minden Opera House, Minden, NE.

DIRECTIONS: Exit 279 off I-80, 13 miles south on Highway 10 at 322 E. Fifth St. on the historic town square. The 120-year-old restored opera house is just 10 miles from the Rowe Audubon Center (great area for seeing cranes any time of day). Combine nature, art, culture and history in one day trip.

WHAT: 20 origami collage landscapes by Linda Stephen; origami crane earrings, framed prints and greeting cards.

March 6-April 1 CraneStorm at Museum of Nebraska Art, Kearney

WHERE: 2401 Central Ave. Kearney, NE.

WHAT: Group exhibit of crane art in support of the Brain Injury Association of Nebraska includes Linda Stephens Origami Dancing Cranes: A study in color

March 31 4:30-6:30 Artist Reception and Installation of Our Band

WHERE: Minden Opera House Art Gallery. Exit 279 off I-80, 13 miles south on Highway 10 at 322 E. Fifth St. The historic town square and 120-year-old restored opera house is just 10 miles from the Rowe Audubon Center. Phone: (308) 832-0588

WHAT: Public reception to celebrate the installation of Our Band in the Minden Opera House collection. Featuring the Minden Opera House, 1891, and the historic Kearney County Courthouse square, Our Band is an original artwork honoring community and is on permanent display in the Minden Opera House lobby. This 3 foot by 4 foot framed art incorporates hundreds of 3-D paper sculptures from trumpets and trombones in a marching band to trees and parade watchers folded from handmade Japanese papers.

Nebraska artist Linda Stephen is the Artist in Residence at the Art Gallery of the historic Minden Opera House during CraneFest 2012 March 1 to April 15. Her solo art show includes 20 framed origami landscapes inspired by the Sandhill Crane migration, rural Nebraska and the sense of community found in small towns. The exhibit also includes small gift items such as Linda Stephens origami crane earrings and note cards.

Origami is the Japanese art of paper folding.

The art gallery at the Minden Opera House is open daily 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to Friday and before theater shows. Tours of the historic opera house are at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. daily. All artwork is available for purchase.

About the Artist

Linda Stephens 3-D paper collage works are a fusion of Japanese and modern aesthetics and incorporate an array of colors, paper textures and intricate origami details. Fluent in Japanese and passionate about Japanese paper, Stephen lived and worked in rural Japan for six years. She first studied Japanese art and culture in Japan in 1990 through a scholarship from the State of Michigan.

Her commissioned origami art landscapes are now part of public and private collections in hotels, schools, city halls, opera houses, and corporations in Japan and the U.S. Her commercial art projects range from an origami dollar bill commercial for Tobacco Free Nebraska to the JW Marriott Hotels sister city collection in Grand Rapids, Mich.

Stephen also works with communities and schools to produce collaborative public artworks combining workshops with art creation.

See more at http://www.lindastephen.com.

Mugen Power Batteries (http://www.mugen-power-batteries.com) the manufacturer of high-capacity batteries for handheld devices, today announces the new HLI-i927XL Mugen Power 3600mAh Extended Battery for AT&T Captivate Glide which extends the time consumers can use this popular device. The battery is immediately available from Mugen Power Batteries with free shipping worldwide.

Designed to provide maximum mobile freedom, Mugen Power 3600mAh (milliamp hour) Lithium-Ion battery extends the life of the AT&T Captivate Glide by 2.18 times delivering more power than the stock 1650mAh battery. This impressive battery performance allows consumers, especially those who are often on the move, to use the device longer. The new battery is fully compatible with the AT&T Captivate Glide and fits well into AT&T Captivate Glide.

As well as delivering longer life, the new battery is also exceptionally reliable. Like other Mugen batteries, the Mugen 3600mAh Extended Battery for AT&T Captivate Glide has undergone vigorous QA testing to ensure the highest quality and lowest return rate. The battery is also in compliance with the CE requirements.

“AT&T Captivate Glide owners are often reported to complain about short battery life of the device. We worked hard on this project and managed to fit additional 1950mAh capacity into that new battery. Our solution gives customers added battery life to stay connected longer without recharges and make more with the smartphone than ever before,” says Nikolai Lebedovsky, marketing manager at eTrade Asia Ltd.

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Mugen Power 3600mAh Extended Battery for AT&T Captivate Glide is available for US$ 98.95 direct from Mugen Power Batteries at http://www.mugen-power-batteries.com/mugen-power-3600mah-extended-battery-for-atandt-captivate-glide-with-battery-door.html

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Mugen Power batteries have better performance (higher capacity) and reliability (longevity & safety) than other brands. The superior performance improves run time, often doubling that provided by the original brand replacement. The superior quality results in longer battery life and better protection of the powered device.

All Mugen Power batteries also undergo vigorous QA procedure, resulting in Mugen Power achieving the lowest return rate in the market. All Mugen Power batteries are CE and RoHS Certified.

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Ansca Mobile is proud to announce that Blockdot, an award-winning digital studio, developed the mobile game for Universal Pictures upcoming movie Dr. Seuss The Lorax with Corona SDK. Corona is the industrys leading cross-platform mobile development framework, allowing developers to build rich mobile experiences with unmatched speed. Blockdot, based out of Dallas, TX, has worked with some of the best brands in the country, having developed apps, games and interactive experiences for companies like American Airlines, Microsoft, LEGO and Kraft Foods. When it came to build Truffula Shuffula, the official mobile game of “The Lorax,” Blockdot chose Corona SDK because of its strengths.

Universal Pictures wanted us to create a game for all the major mobile devices, explains Jay Rutherford, Blockdots Director of Application Development. However, having two development teams concurrently building the game for both Android and iOS wasnt the best approach since it would have increased the budget very significantly.

Rutherford decided to use Ansca Mobiles Corona SDK to develop the game in time while meeting Universals budget. By using Corona to build the game once and manage a single code base, we kept costs down and actually gained more time to work on game details, polish and lots of extras. This made our client extremely happy!

The result is Truffula Shuffula for iOS and Android, a fun companion to the classic childrens book and the upcoming Universal Pictures movie, “Dr. Seuss The Lorax,” which will be released on March 2, 2012. Truffula Shuffula is a fast-paced pattern-matching mobile game featuring imagery and sound effects from the movie, including a few gems from actors like Danny DeVito.

Ansca Mobile co-founder Carlos Icaza says such a well-rounded app, built simultaneously for multiple mobile devices, is a prime example of Corona SDKs value for companies, studios and agencies. Not only was Blockdot able to build a top-notch app for a prime client like Universal Pictures, but they were able to do it with utmost efficiency of cost and effort, says Icaza. In the business and entertainment world, those characteristics are of prime importance and you can achieve them best with Corona SDK.

Truffula Shuffula is now available for download in the Apple App Store and Android Market. “Dr. Seuss The Lorax,” starring Danny DeVito, Zac Efron, and Taylor Swift, is set for release on March 2.

About Ansca Mobile

Ansca, Inc. (http://www.anscamobile.com) is a venture-backed Palo Alto, CA-based mobile development company founded by two former Adobe mobile engineers who previously led the Adobe Flash Lite engineering team. Their Corona SDK mobile development platform empowers developers of all backgrounds to create games and applications for Apples iOS and Googles Android mobile operating systems. In 2011, apps created with Corona SDK were downloaded over 35 million times across iOS, Android, Amazons Kindle Fire and the NOOK Color.

About Blockdot

Since 2001, Blockdot (http://www.blockdot.com) has built hundreds of entertaining experiences and online promotional strategies for the world’s most recognizable brands. Blockdots mobile work has been featured in Apple commercials and they are recognized as industry leaders by the New York Times, Washington Post, and Adweek. Blockdots extensive list of mobile clients includes American Airlines, ConAgra, LEGO, Microsoft, Kraft Foods, and Universal Pictures.

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Oceanhouse Media, Inc. today announced that it will drop the price of The Lorax omBook (Oceanhouse Media digital book) to 99 cents and offer the Lorax Garden game for free from March 2nd through 8th in honor of Dr. Seusss birthday and Read Across America Day. In addition, 25 Dr. Seuss omBooks will be on sale ranging in price from 99 cents to $ 2.99 on iOS and Android markets.

The National Education Associations Read Across America is an annual reading motivation and awareness program that calls for every child in every community to celebrate reading on March 2, the birthday of beloved childrens author Dr. Seuss.

This is a great time to stock up on classic titles such as The Lorax, The Cat in the Hat, Green Eggs and Ham and Dr. Seusss ABC for your mobile devices, said Michel Kripalani, President of Oceanhouse Media. All Dr. Seuss omBooks include the original content and illustrations by Dr. Seuss and are enhanced with professional narration, background audio and features that promote reading and word recognition.

The omBooks feature three options: Auto Play (geared toward younger readers), which plays like a movie by automatically reading and turning pages; Read To Me, which allows users to listen to the narrated story with words highlighted as they are read; and Read It Myself, which lets users read the book in its traditional format.

Dr. Seuss omBooks are consistently ranked at the top of the app charts, with nine reaching the number one spot in the Books category on Apples App Store. Recent releases include If I Ran the Zoo and And to Think That I Saw It on Mulberry Street, Dr. Seusss first childrens book.

For a list of Dr. Seuss omBooks on sale for the birthday celebration, visit the Oceanhouse Media website starting March 2 at http://www.oceanhousemedia.com/products/type/sale/drseuss/. In addition to Lorax Garden, Dr. Seuss Band, the Dr. Seuss musical instrument game, is also available for free.

About Oceanhouse Media, Inc.

Creators of the award-winning Dr. Seuss book apps, Oceanhouse Media, Inc. is a leading publisher of more than 300 mobile apps for iOS (iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch), Android, NOOK Color, NOOK Tablet, Kindle Fire and HP TouchPad devices. The company was founded in early 2009 by Michel Kripalani, a veteran of the video gaming industry. Seventeen of the companys apps have reached the number one spot within their categories on Apples App Store. In addition, Google has selected the company as one of its Top Developers, a designation granted to only 150 groups worldwide.

Oceanhouse Media’s corporate focus is to uplift, educate and inspire through technology. For more information, visit http://www.oceanhousemedia.com. Follow the company at http://www.facebook.com/OceanhouseMedia and http://twitter.com/OceanhouseMedia.

About Dr. Seuss Enterprise, L.P.

Dr. Seuss Enterprises was founded in 1993 following the death of Theodor S. Geisel, Dr. Seuss, to conserve and nurture the works of Dr. Seuss by protecting the integrity of the Dr. Seuss books while expanding beyond books into licensed merchandise. The licensing effort is a strategic part of the overall effort to strengthen and protect the relationship consumers have with Dr. Seuss characters. Theodor Geisel said he never wanted to license his characters to anyone who would round out the edges. That is one of the guiding philosophies of Dr. Seuss Enterprises.

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During the first weeks of 2012, representatives of Egypts Muslim Brotherhood were quoted as saying: (we) will not recognize Israel under any circumstances. and will put the peace treaty with the Jewish State up to a referendum. The film: “Back Door Channels” highlights the necessity of using ‘back door channels’ to avoid further deterioration of the current crisis in the Middle East. And now the full Directors cut is available on DVD.

Tracing the confluence of factors that led to the Camp David Accords and ensuing peace treaty of 1979, the film examines not only the powerful personalities – Menachem Begin, Anwar El-Sadat, and Jimmy Carter – that drove the peace process, but also the secret liaisons, communications, and third-party world leaders who played important yet seldom understood roles in forging the peace agreement that has become the cornerstone of stability in the Middle East.

In its review of the film, Variety called Back Door Channels “riveting” and “enthralling.” The New York Times said “The film reminds us what it takes to resolve the seemingly unresolvable. Back Channel Leon Charney practically jump-started the final round of talks. The film was produced by multi-Emmy award-winning team Matthew Tollin, Arick Wierson and director, Harry Hunkele.

Billionaire businessman Leon Charney, featured in the film as a back channel says, We now live in a world where Wikileaks and the internet make it nearly impossible to negotiate using secret diplomacy. Back Door Channels is an important reminder that peace can be achieved not through guns and bombs but through the lost art of diplomacy and the necessary secrecy involved.

In the film, Jimmy Carter reveals the basis for a comprehensive peace is there. He further relays that if President Barack Obama takes his personal back channel advice, then we can have peace.

Matthew Tollin, the films producer, said It is a dream fulfilled getting Back Door Channels to the big screen and to have the Directors cut released on DVD. Its beautiful that an artist like Madonna is making a statement about World Peace during the Super Bowl. What would be even more beautiful is obtaining world peace and thats possible today for the first real time in thirty years.

Danny Fisher, former CEO of City Lights Media and now CEO of distributor Fisher Klingenstein Films said, We are pleased to make Back Door Channels the first theatrical release of our new company and one of our most important DVD releases. The film is incredibly timely given the current upheavals in Egypt, Libya, Syria and literally all over the Middle East and delivers a powerful message about the value of diplomacy.

Back Door Channels was released in theaters Fall 2011 and is currently screening on PBS stations around the nation. Insiders praised Back Door Channels as likely to make the short list for an Academy Award nomination.

About Fisher Klingenstein Films

Fisher Klingenstein Films is a new film acquisition and distribution company led by veteran producer/financiers Danny Fisher, Jack Fisher and Alan Klingenstein. The company has been actively acquiring films and television series for distribution in all media. Danny and Jack Fisher were the founders of noted film and television company City Lights Media. Alan Klingenstein, formerly head of Filbert Steps, has produced award-winning films such as the acclaimed Trumbo. http://www.fisherklingenstein.com

About Channel Production Films

Channel Production Films is an independent production company, founded by the Emmy award-winning team, Matthew Tollin and Arick Wierson, that built NYC Media Group in New York for Michael Bloomberg, leading it to a record 160 Emmy? nominations and 42 Emmy? awards in six years. The company is centered on the documentary film and television space and focuses on poignant and impactful stories of people and events, which have far-reaching, global repercussions yet relay an intimate human dimension. http://www.channelproductionfilms.com

Media Contact:

Limei Wang: limei(at)channelproductionfilms(dot)com | Channel Production Films

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Californias network of fairs today announced plans to introduce legislation that will allow them to continue generating jobs and millions of dollars in tax revenue for state and local governments, according to the Western Fairs Association (WFA).

Based on a sampling of performance at fairs statewide, WFA reported that 2011 was as a banner year with record attendance and a $ 165-million tax contribution to state and local governments. Yet the future success of California fairs and related revenue benefits are in jeopardy because state fair funding is slated for a total elimination.

As of January 1, Californias network of 78 fairs will see its annual state allocation of $ 32 million cut to zero, according to WFA. That $ 32 million has traditionally functioned as seed money that kick starts annual operations. Citing California Department of Food & Agriculture statistics, WFA officials said that cutting that support could result in a significant reduction of the following economic benefits to the state:

????$ 2.65 billion in total economic impact to California;
????30,000 jobs;
????$ 66 million in states sales tax;
????$ 99 million in sales taxes for cities and counties.

We are working with legislators who understand the absurdity of killing a goose that lays golden eggs for government, said Stephen Chambers, executive director for WFA. Fairs are an entirely different animal than any other state funded enterprise because we more than pay for ourselves. Seed money for fairs results in a 5-to-1 return on investment.

Chambers noted that despite Californias deep recession, fairs proved a source of economic growth and stability for the state.

Fairs outperformed such other major entertainment venues as movie theaters and theme parks, he said. Theres an endless list of reasons to preserve fairs.

According to WFA:

????Total annual attendance to fairgrounds was more than 30 million almost matching the states entire population;

????While there have been cuts to fair-related jobs, the industry still employs an estimated 30,000 Californians who work as fair staff, vendors or in related businesses;

????Volunteer and social services provided at the fairgrounds were believed to be at an all time high in many communities. For example, in Fresno, a food drive for the needy set a national record for single-day contributions;

????Attendance just during the 2011 fair season rose to an estimated 14 million about a 6 percent increase from the previous year.

Fair officials said the decision to eliminate state funding could very well cost the state far more than it would be saving and send more Californians into the unemployment lines.

Our industry is being financially responsible and have positioned ourselves to weather the storm, said Sandy Woods, the CEO for the Nevada County Fairgrounds. But the reality is that the elimination of state funding creates a very precarious financial basis for the fair industry and has potentially serious ramifications to Californias economy.

WFA has been exploring ways to either reinstate some level of funding or develop a transition plan to ensure fairgrounds can remain on solid footing, Chambers said. While the lost revenue is measurable, there exists an unknown cost to taxpayers associated with shutting down fairgrounds.

There was very little, if any, thought given to the consequences of these cuts and what they truly mean, said Chambers, who noted that the cost of closure alone could reach into the millions of dollars necessary to cover insurance, security, employee transition costs and utilities.

Said Chambers: I dont think anyone wants to eliminate a growing source of tax revenue, job stability or community centers that are critical to public safety during emergencies and are hubs for volunteer activity that assists those suffering from cuts in social services.

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The recent Absolute Wealth newsletter talks about how the prices of Rare Earth mining companies stocks are increasing, because of consumer dependency upon high tech products. Products that consumers purchase and use every day require rare earth metals in their production, reveals the recent Absolute Wealth newsletter, like cell phones, computers, DVDs, rechargeable batteries, the catalytic converter on your car, fluorescent lights, and much more. These high tech products, the recent Absolute Wealth newsletter explains, and their demand have made the entire world heavily dependent on China, which produces over 90% of the low value Rare Earth Metals, and up to 99% of the high value Rare Earth Metals for world consumption.

Since there are currently no active Rare Earth Metal mines in the United States or North America, obviously the current state of affairs has become a cause for concern, reveals the recent Absolute Wealth newsletter. There are currently only two permitted world class Rare Earth Metal mines in the United States, consequently the Absolute Wealth newsletter explains, in the event that if Rare Earth Metals mining were to occur in the United States, the mined Rare Earth Metals would be sold to overseas refineries for further elemental or alloy processing. As the price of a modern Rare Earth Metals refinery is estimated at $ 1 billion, adds the recent Absolute Wealth newsletter, the willingness to enter this market has been limited and reluctant.

By 2009, world production increased 45%, and Chinese production increased 77% to 129,000 metric tons, the Absolute Wealth newsletter explains. Production from other countries decreased to about 3,000 metric tons in 2009, the recent newsletter adds. In other words, over the span of twenty years, China has gone from being the dominant player to the only game in town, reveals the recent Absolute Wealth newsletter. In the second half of 2010, the newsletter adds, China sharply cut exports by 72% causing a global price spike of over 500%.

These developments suggest that Chinas Rare Earth Mining Companies stocks will skyrocket during the next few years, predicts the recent Absolute Wealth newsletter. So now is the time to investigate the best Rare Earth stocks, explains the recent Absolute Wealth newsletter. In the second half of 2010, the recent newsletter reveals, China sharply cut exports by 72% causing a global price spike of over 500%, that is why savvy investors are learning how to buy Rare Earth Metals.

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KNEX Brands, the only US construction toy company focused on Building Worlds Kids Love, is pleased to announce the launch of KNEXS Top Gear DVD Bundle Sweepstakes. From February 15, 2012 at 8:00am EST through February 29, 2012 at 3:59pm EST, KNEX fans can enter for their chance to win a Top Gear DVD Bundle, comprised of Top Gear Seasons 10-16 and the complete first season of the hit U.S. show, Top Gear. Top Gears popularity continues to grow stateside; the original version of the program airs on BBC AMERICA and the U.S. version debuted in 2010 on the HISTORY channel, and is now in its second season.

Entrants can enter once per day either through the K’NEX Facebook page (which links to the KNEX 20th Anniversary Celebration page of the Knex.com website), or directly through KNEX.com. Contestants must be 18 years or older to enter. Please see official rules for details. http://www.knex.com/20thanniversary/20BigPrizes/topgear.php

KNEX President and CEO Michael Araten said, We are happy to give back to our KNEX and Top Gear fans who have shown such great support for us over the past few years.

For more information, to view official rules and to enter the sweepstakes visit http://www.knex.com/20thanniversary/20BigPrizes/topgear.php. No purchase necessary.

About KNEX Brands

Founded in 1992, KNEX Brands, the worlds most innovative construction toy company, was established to make and sell what has become one of the worlds leading integrated construction systems for children. Winner of over 200 international awards and recognitions, KNEX is Americas building toy company focused on Building Worlds Kids Love, and encourages youngsters to imagine, build and play. Since 1992, The Rodon Group, a subsidiary of K’NEX Brands, L.P., has manufactured over 30 billion parts for the K’NEX building toy system. For more information, please visit http://www.knex.com or http://www.rodongroup.com.

About Top Gear

Top Gear, which premiered in the UK in 1977, is consistently BBC TWO’s most-watched program in the UK. Top Gear also reaches over 150 million households globally and made its stateside debut on BBC America in 2007. One of the BBCs premiere brands, Top Gear, the magazine, is the leading car publication in the UK, and the global road tour, Top Gear Live, continues to be a global success.

About BBC Worldwide Americas:

BBC Worldwide is the main commercial arm and a wholly-owned subsidiary of the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). BBC Worldwide Americas brings together all of BBC Worldwide businesses across North and South America. The company exists to maximize the value of the BBCs assets for the benefit of the UK license payer, and invests in public service programming in return for rights. The company has seven core businesses: Channels, Sales and Distribution, Content and Production, Consumer Products, Digital Media, Magazines, and recently formed Brands, Consumers & New Ventures. Under these businesses fall two key brands in the U.S. digital cable channel BBC America and a bi-coastal production arm responsible for the smash hit Dancing with the Stars for ABC.

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According to The NPD Group, a leading market research company, the current video-on-demand (VOD) market for paid movie rentals is ruled by pay-TV services, with revenues that reached $ 1.3 billion last year. The emerging Internet video-on-demand (iVOD) movie market reached $ 204 million and is growing quickly, which may already be leading to consumers reducing their use of pay-TV VOD a-la-carte movie services. In fact, there were 4 million fewer pay-TV VOD users who paid additional fees to watch movies in August of 2011 compared to August 2010.

According to information from NPDs VideoWatch VOD tracking service, 15 percent of U.S. consumers ages 13 and older used pay-TV VOD movie services from a cable, satellite, or fiber-optic provider in the twelve months ending August 2011, which translates to 40 million users. By contrast the iVOD channel, which includes movie offerings from iTunes, Amazon, Vudu, and others, has already reached seven million users. One out of every six (16 percent) paid VOD movie-rental transactions were attributed to iVOD in 2011.

With consumers being exposed to more paid on-demand viewing options, pay-TV operators still have a window of opportunity to take advantage of their relationship with customers, said Russ Crupnick, senior vice president, industry analysis for The NPD Group. The home TV is by far the leading way consumers pay for movies via VOD and pay-TV companies currently control both the billing relationships and the remote controls associated with those TVs.

The challenge for pay-TV operators is that there is significant overlap between iVOD and pay-TV VOD movie usage, Crupnick said. “This overlap is expected to increase — possibly cutting deeply into pay-TV VOD movie revenues — as growth in consumers use of Apples iTunes, Vudu, and other services expands to new connected devices in the home, and as iVOD interfaces become easier to use.”

iVOD users reduced their time spent watching TV shows, news and sports via pay-TV companies by 12 percent between August 2010 and August 2011; so pay-TV operators now must not only defend their movie VOD revenues, but also counter an emerging threat to the basic programming served to consumers,” Crupnick said.

According to NPD users perceive watching iVOD movies to be a better value, than watching movies on pay-TV VOD. Users also have a more favorable perception of iVOD, when it comes to available movie-title selections.

iVOD distributors are effectively using CRM, free trials, and other promotions to gain trial usage of their services by new customers, Crupnick said. With this new competition eating away at revenues, pay-TV operators need to be equally aggressive with promotions, in order to instill a habit of movie buying among their subscribers.

Information in this press release is based on NPDs VideoWatch VOD tracking service, which reports on a-la-carte paid movie rentals only. This data does not include free or paid viewings of television shows or series; nor does it include Netflix Streaming movie subscriptions or free movies from pay-TV providers that are included in their subscriptions. All findings are based on information compiled from more than 22,000 members of NPDs online consumer panel. All data has been weighted and projected to reflect the U.S. population (age 13 and older).

About The NPD Group, Inc.

The NPD Group is the leading provider of reliable and comprehensive consumer and retail information for a wide range of industries. Today, more than 2,000 manufacturers, retailers, and service companies rely on NPD to help them drive critical business decisions at the global, national, and local market levels. NPD helps our clients to identify new business opportunities and guide product development, marketing, sales, merchandising, and other functions. Information is available for the following industry sectors: automotive, beauty, entertainment, fashion, food, home and office, sports, technology, toys, video games, and wireless. For more information, contact us, visit http://www.npd.com/, or follow us Twitter at https://twitter.com/npdgroup.

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Video training developer InfiniteSkills Inc has released a new SolidWorks 2012 video course emphasizing commercial drafting skills and component design. The multi-chapter training has been created as a cost effective alternative to expensive seminars and workshops as a way for beginners to learn the program’s powerful tools in a self-paced learning environment, according to Colin Boyd, sales director for InfiniteSkills.

“After the success of our SolidWorks 2011 tutorial, we saw that there’s a clear demand for user-friendly training,” Boyd said. “Our courses stay very close to skills and techniques that have direct practical application, so there’s no gap between learning the software tools and then putting them to use.”

Learning SolidWorks 2012 Tutorial Video – Training on DVD

The InfiniteSkills SolidWorks 2012 Tutorial features 12 chapters that begin with basic program settings and tools and gradually increase in complexity. After giving tips on customizing the program’s user interface for different workflows, the training shows how to use SolidWorks sketching tools and settings, first creating basic lines and shapes and then a basic part, an alternator cover. To teach the program’s extensive modeling features, the following chapters show how to model a functional bracket and a plastic housing. Viewers learn how to work with fillets, chamfers and ribs to shape and refine functional objects within a 3D space.

Next, the course shows how to build a sheet metal enclosure, using the program’s extended sheet metal toolset, creating flanges and tabs and using bends and cornering tools. From there, the training moves on to sweeps, 3D part drawings and full assemblies, with a dual emphasis on design innovation and technical precision, including the creation of a usable bill of materials detailing project requirements.

“SolidWorks is an essential tool for people involved in many different aspects of engineering and manufacturing, so we’ve been careful in creating a course that covers a broad range of needs,” said Chris Johns, content coordinator for InfiniteSkills. “It’s the perfect starting point for anyone who wants to get hands on with the program in a short amount of time, and quickly expand their knowledge from there.”

Each of the 106 SolidWorks 2012 tutorials pairs onscreen real-time examples with studio quality audio narration. In addition, the training series includes usable project files that correspond to the examples used by the author throughout the course. While the training is organized to increase in complexity with each chapter, viewers are free to browse and review the SolidWorks training in any order they want, providing extended options to customers with different levels of expertise.

The full SolidWorks 2012 Tutorial Video Course can be ordered from the InfiniteSkills website on a cross-platform compatible DVD-ROM or as a direct download. Both versions retail for $ 99.95 USD, with custom ordering options for customers worldwide. Further information and free demos can be found on the tutorial page:

http://www.infiniteskills.com/training/learning-solidworks-2012.html

About InfiniteSkills Inc

InfiniteSkills is a leading provider of video training on popular software, programming languages and technical skills featuring the best teachers and tutors in the world. In addition to training on DVD-ROM, the company has actively pushed to publish its tutorials to eLearning and mobile app formats.

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Witney-based Luxury Cotswold Cottage agent Jigsaw Holidays announced the new addition of “The High Room” to its portfolio of premium Cotswold Cottages, available for short and medium term rental.

One bedroom contemporary apartment “The High Room” is located in the historic Cotswold picturesque village of Tetbury, and is close to local butchers, Hobbs Bakery, classic boutique shops and tearooms.

The apartment itself has a fully equipped kitchen, the bedroom has a 6′ double bed with a fitted wardrobes. The apartment also has an LCD TV with freeview, DVD player and 3 large ceiling windows.

Jigsaw Holidays representative Anna Phillips explained, “The High Room, is a welcome addition to our portfolio. It is a perfect getaway for couples that want to get back to the country lifestyle. The location of the apartment, gives the tenants a beautiful view across the countryside.”

“The rise in ‘Stay-Cations’ is set to continue for the foreseeable future,” added Ms Phillips. “The rise in taxes, fuel duty and decrease in exchange rate has prompted people to look for the perfect holiday in the UK and The High Room has all the charm and luxury for a romantic break.”

“The High Room” is also a short distance from the Roman town of Cirencester, the home of the Prince of Wales, Highgrove, the Westonbirt Arboretum and the Cotswold Water Park.

In addition to the facilities offered by the property itself, Jigsaw Holidays can also provide additional services to guests of all properties, including catering, daily housekeeping, concierge, childcare and taxi services.

The cost for one week rental at The High Room starts at ?395 and shorter breaks from ?262. More information about this property can be found on the Jigsaw Holiday website.

About Jigsaw Holidays

Jigsaw Holidays is a holiday booking agent specialising in the provision of superior quality Cotswolds Cottages and character properties for rental in Gloucestershire and Oxfordshire, UK.

Each property is personally inspected before being offered for rental and the company has extensive local knowledge to draw from when helping to plan holidays for their clients.

Jigsaw Holidays was established in 2007 and is based in Witney, Oxfordshire – UK.

More information about Jigsaw Holidays and The High Room property can be found on the Jigsaw Holidays website: http://www.JigsawHolidays.co.uk

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More than 800 churches have enrolled in the Good Samaritan Program financial course since its official debut in April 2011. During that time, Christian Credit Counselors was able to help more than 100 church members take control of their finances and enroll in the Debt Management Plan, saving them each an average of $ 10,000 in interest payments and getting them out of debt years sooner.

In an interview aired on Good Samaritan Program TV on Tuesday, Samantha Rios, Good Samaritan Program Administrator, gave viewers several program updates and shared advice for running a successful course at one’s church.

Rios shared the fresh, new look of the program materials, with featured speaker Pastor Miles McPherson front and center. McPherson is the senior pastor of the Rock Church in San Diego, one of the largest and fastest growing churches in the United States. The facilitator access area on the Good Samaritan Program website also had a facelift to allow for better visibility and usability.

“That’s what we’re trying to do,” Rios said. “To make this as easy as possible to run and to participate.”

Although the program has only been available for 10 months, many church members are already using the practical teaching provided to get their financial lives on track.

Every week youre getting little tid-bits of information, Daniel Justman, a member of C3 San Diego, said. On their own theyre great tips that you can apply to life, but when you put it all together it is just a wealth of knowledge that really makes a difference.

As an added benefit of the program, church members have the opportunity to call Christian Credit Counselors to find out if they can have their interest rates and monthly payments lowered on their credit cards, allowing them to eliminate their debt and begin saving sooner.

The Good Samaritan Program will also be a sponsor of the C3 Global Conference in Dallas February 15-17 with Pastor Ed Young and Fellowship Church. The team will be attending the conference to further spread the word about their free financial course for churches.

To watch the full interview with Samantha Rios, visit the GSP TV ministry page on FaithChannel.com.

About Good Samaritan Program:

The Good Samaritan Program is a free Bible-based financial education DVD series created by Christian Credit Counselors to help every Christian in every church get out of debt in less time. The series covers Gods purpose for ones finances, budgeting, saving, investing and giving and tithing. For more information about running the Good Samaritan Program at your church, visit http://www.goodsamaritanprogram.org or call 866.907.5030.

About Christian Credit Counselors:

Christian Credit Counselors is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that was created in order to help individuals and families regain control of their finances through the use of educational tools, credit counseling and other resources. Christian Credit Counselors is headquartered in Carlsbad, CA. For more information, call toll free 800.557.1985 or visit http://christiancreditcounselors.org

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Rockler Woodworking and Hardware and Woodworker’s Journal have launched an original, multi-media DVD series, The Way to Woodwork,that teaches woodworking using a “critical path” approach. The Way to Woodwork provides woodworkers of any skill level with the confidence and techniques to build virtually any project. Using DVD video and the Internet, and featuring Master woodworker Ian Kirby, this effort is unmatched in its comprehensive approach and methodology.

Woodworking is an ancient craft and, as such, has many traditions. The workers of the British Arts & Crafts movement took woodworking methodology specifically the working and machining of solid wood to its most refined state. Ian Kirby, a former professor at London University, who holds degrees in furniture design and wood science, has been codifying that methodology for many years. He has also further refined those methods within the outline of a Critical Path. It’s this Critical Path which sets The Way to Woodwork apart from other instructional DVD/video products.

“Although Ian, without a doubt, is one of the very best woodworkers alive today, it’s his ability and method of teaching that differentiates these DVDs from other efforts I’ve seen,” said Rob Johnstone, Editor in Chief of the Woodworker’s Journal. “The system of woodworking explained here called the critical path of woodworking gives woodworkers the confidence to build any project, not just a specific table or stool.”

Kirby is joined on-screen by LiLi Jackson, a seasoned woodworker in her own right. She brings an accessible “every-person” persona to the videos. Of the DVD series, she said, “It’s really comprehensive… I think watching it myself, and rewatching, I’ll learn even more.” Together, Ian and LiLi form a perfect teaching team.

“The content in these DVDs and the associated, detailed online lessons are so strong that they will have reach far beyond the individual woodworker,” said Scott Ekman, Vice President of Marketing for Rockler Woodworking and Hardware. “The DVD series is ideal for beginners, but valuable for all skill levels. The way that Ian lays out his method of work opened my eyes to and put woodworking in an entirely new perspective.”

The 3-DVD series is available through all Rockler Woodworking and Hardware channels, and at woodworkersjournal.com. They can be purchased individually for $ 29.99 or as a complete set for

$ 59.95 in an introductory offer (regular set price is $ 79.95).

Note: Hi-resolution images and text to go along with this news release are available for download at http://www.rockler.com/news.

About Rockler Woodworking and Hardware:

Celebrating its 58th year as a family-run business, Rockler Woodworking and Hardware is the nations premier supplier of specialty hardware, tools, lumber and other high quality woodworking products. Rockler has 29 retail locations in AZ, CA, CO, GA, IL, IN, MA, MI, MN, MO, NH, NY, OH, OR, PA, TX, WA, and WI plus 60 independent reseller locations nationwide, as well as extensive catalog and internet operations.

To learn more about Rockler, please visit http://www.rockler.com or call 1-877-ROCKLER.

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His hometown residents should be kissing his ass, not threatening him, said Del Weston, CEO of the Action On Film International Festival in Los Angeles where the movie My Hometown placed second, worldwide, for Outstanding Cast Performance, and was also nominated for Best Produced Screenplay. Not only did Jomar Entertainment allow over 300 local residents, city workers, and businesses the chance to be in this movie, but it offers a shot to put Peabody on the tourists map. Revenue to the city could skyrocket. Look what The Perfect Storm did for nearby Gloucester.

In just 6 days on youtube, the views of the films trailer have climbed to almost 20,000 and continue to grow. And while most people find the trailer amusing, a few did not. Everyones entitled to their opinion, said Bash Naran, Head Producer. But none of us expected threats. Its pretty ridiculous.

At this point, weve simply noted where the threat came from. Im not going to comment on what we will do about it just yet because honestly, I just dont know, said Joel Greenberg. The threat was posted on the youtube page and it said: If this is what you think of Peabody, then stay the F out…. And dont ever come back… if you know whats good for you.

We couldnt believe what we were reading, said Naran. Were talking about a fictional film, but Joel and I dont believe that comment was geared towards our fictional characters.

I think there were a lot of misconceptions about what this film really is, and what its not, said Joel Greenberg, the films director. First of all, its NOT about the real Peabody, Massachusetts. It was just set there. And secondly, although Peabody is my real hometown, the title is not referring to me. Its referring to Richard Dickson and Reese Bieber, and all the fictional characters in the movie. It was their hometown. And if Peabody didnt approve and sign off on it, we would have shot the script elsewhere, using other locals instead. Bottom line is were filmmakers and were gonna make the movie wherever.

Before the city signed off, they asked for a synopsis, and thats what we gave them, said Bash Naran, Head Producer. No one ever read – or asked for – the whole script. We just paid the fees for the use of the school, did what we were told we needed to do, and we made an award winning film. Peabody should be proud to be part of that process – especially with the attention its getting in Hollywood.

Shooting a movie in the city I grew up in was the best filmmaking experience Ive ever had. Everyone in Peabody was just great to work with, and we had some incredible times together on set. Anyone who thinks that whats in this movie is what I really think of Peabody, and anyone who thinks this is the least bit true must be as dumb as our characters – plain and simple, said Greenberg.

If you enjoy raunchy comedies, My Hometown, starring Ryan Merriman, Mark Munford, Casey Margolis, and Pinky, will take you on a hilarious wild ride that you wont soon forget. Mixing real locals with professional Hollywood actors all throughout, My Hometown tells the story of three local high school buddies who team up to help Richard Dickson graduate by completing an assignment. Richards assignment – make a movie about his hometown and why its such a great place to live. Richards problem – he doesnt believe it is. While completing this assignment to graduate, he accidentally stumbles upon a sinister plot by a high school janitor to get revenge on the mayor of the city for ruining his reputation and unjustly firing him.

The filmmakers have since removed all the comments on youtube, and changed their settings so that anyone who comments now must be a contact of theirs on youtube.

You can see the trailer at:????http://www.myhometown-themovie.com or

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The ten-piece Either/Orchestra performs twice in February with the New England premieres of The Collected Unconscious, a new suite composed by band founder Russ Gershon and based on the pentatonic modes of and triple rhythms of Ethiopian music. The language of the suite goes far beyond those parameters, recalling Ellington, Mingus, Tito Puente, Sun Ra and others in its broad scope. Audiences will find it moving and nostalgic as well as hot, exotic and exciting.

February 3 finds the group at F?te in Providence RI. Doors open at 7, music at 8. Tickets are $ 10 in advance, $ 12 at the door. F?te website

February 24 the E/O brings the music back to its home base of Boston, with an appearance at the Institute of Contemporary Arts, in the New Music Now series. Music begins at 7:30. Tickets are $ 18, $ 16 for ICA members. ICA website

Greg Haymes reviewed The Collected Unconscious in the Albany Times-Union: “Slinky and sensual one moment, nostalgic and bluesy the next, Gershon led the band through the complex and constantly shifting time signatures while remaining undeniably swinging throughout.” He added, “[the E/O] wrapped up the concert with Gershon’s tasty slab of New Orleans street funk, ‘Somethin’ for NOLA,’ proving without a doubt that a band of eclectic, esoteric jazzbos could get down and get funky, too.”

The program will also include musical highlights from the E/O’s May 2011 tour of Ethiopia. Sponsored by the US, French and Spanish governments, the E/O restored and revived music written by Nerses Nalbandian, an Armenian expatriate who shaped modern Ethiopian music from his position as music director of the Haile Selassie National Theater during the 1950s and 60s.

Founded in 1985 by Gershon, the ten-piece Either/Orchestra (E/O) is New England’s premier jazz ensemble, Grammy nominees and perennial poll-winners. Their live show is a dazzling blend of Afro-Caribbean rhythms, precision big-band ensemble work and exotic Ethiopian sounds. A colorful six-piece horn section is matched by a rhythm section of piano, bass, drums and congas, including musicians from the Dominican Republic, Venezuela and Brazil. Their performances are fun and broadly appealing, sophisticated and uplifting.

Critics and audiences worldwide have savored the E/O’s music through over 1000 performances, 11 CDs and a DVD. “Dependably marvelous,” writes Richard Gehr in the Village Voice; “the best little big band ever,” according to the editor of Down Beat, Frank Alkyer; “serious chops and courageous experimentation with a strong sense of entertainment and subtle humor” is how Jeff Tamarkin described the EO in JazzTimes earlier this year.

The E/O has played at Lincoln Center, the Glastonbury (UK) Pop Festival, the Chicago, Monterey, Toronto, North Sea, Vancouver and many other major jazz festivals, theaters in Milan, Stockholm, Helsinki, Paris, Rome, Germany, Portugal, Uganda, Russia and clubs everywhere. They are known for crossing over to non-jazz audiences with their fiery and exciting show. Hard-core jazz fans appreciate the great playing and arrangements, general audiences connect instantly with the personalities, deep grooves and memorable melodies.

The E/O has a 14 year relationship with the music of Ethiopia, and have become the jazz world’s leading non-Ethiopian players of this music. May 2011 was their second visit to that country; the first, in 2004, yielded the Ethiopiques 20: Live in Addis CD, which received rave reviews: “Astonishing…monumental…the best live album of the yearin any genre” Paul Olson, AllAboutJazz.com; “a total triumph” Budd Kopman, AllAboutJazz.com; “Incredible” Tim Perlich, Now Magazine, Toronto; “[A] completely remarkable recording.” Norman Weinstein, AllAboutJazz.com; “Sends the senses into the very heart and soul of communal human love…A force that dares to break barriers.” Lofton A. Emenari III, WHPK, Chicago

Composition and presentation of The Collected Unconscious has been made possible with support from Chamber Music America. In 2010, Gershon received this New York-based organization’s prestigious Jazz New Works and Ensemble Development grant, tailored toward the needs of a composer working with a specific ensemble.

Over the past year, in celebration of its 25th anniversary, the E/O convened spectacular alumni reunion concerts in Boston and NYC which featured 28 musicians including such luminaries as Miguel Zenon, John Medeski, Josh Roseman and Matt Wilson.

Either/Orchestra personnel:

Tom Halter – trumpet

Dan Rosenthal – trumpet

Joel Yennior – trombone

Hailey Niswanger – alto saxophone, flute

Russ Gershon – tenor, soprano saxophone

Charlie Kohlhase – baritone saxophone

Gilson Schachnik – piano, organ

Rick McLaughlin – bass

Pablo Bencid – drums

Vicente Lebron – congas, percussion

special guest:

Josiah Reibenstein – tuba

“Warmth and good humor that makes the music immediately accessible…fabulous musicians, performing terrific music with great creative skill.” Bruce Lindsay, allaboutjazz.com

“Serious chops and courageous experimentation with a strong sense of entertainment and subtle humor…for 25 years the Either/Orchestra has given much both to audiences and [the musicians] who’ve passed through its ranks.” Jeff Tamarkin, JazzTimes

“Boston’s ten-piece Either/Orchestra makes its own rules.” Brad Farberman, Time Out New York

“One of the few bands around equally at home at the Vision Festival, the Roseland Ballroom or CBGB.” Will Friedwald, Wall Street Journal

“…Individual virtuosity, a devotion to strong melodic lines, a wry wit, a love of excitement and surprise, a genuine fellow-feeling on the bandstand, and feedback from audience regulars that makes performances feel something like family reunions.” Steve Elman, artsfuse.org

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Jerry McTaggart believes he is more blessed than the children he helps. As a man who dropped out of school after the tenth grade, he has not only excelled as a businessman, but has also thrived as a philanthropist who seems to be working even more in his retirement years.

In an interview shown Monday on Good Samaritan Program TV, McTaggart gave viewers some insight into his involvement with Catherine’s Children’s Home and how essential and rewarding his work with the organization really is.

Catherine’s Children’s Home was founded in 2005 to promote the health and well-being of special needs children, orphans and the most impoverished sections of the population. Catherine’s works to support the population of Mexico by reducing their vulnerability caused by inadequate healthcare services and the absence of suitable services and care – primarily through providing better access to healthcare services, promoting healthcare awareness and mobilizing communities to make sustainable changes.

McTaggart heads up the board of directors for Catherine’s and after retiring as CEO of Christian Credit Counselors in 2006, was able to devote his full attention to expanding the organization and helping as many special-needs kids as possible.

In the interview, he spoke about a boy he and Catherine’s was able to help who had spina bifida, a club foot and a brain tumor. After several procedures and hospitals, the boy beat the odds and would not be needing to learn to live as a quadriplegic.

“You’d never know he’d had all those problems today,” McTaggart said.

The children McTaggart has dedicated his retirement years to helping are many times abandoned, special-needs kids who have had a tough go at life so far. McTaggart lived in a children’s home for five years in the United States during his childhood, so he understands a portion of what these kids are going through.

“These aren’t bad kids,” McTaggart said. “These are kids who need a home.”

McTaggart is currently establishing a new Catherine’s home in Rosarito, Mexico. To view the full interview and episode with Jerry McTaggart, visit the Good Samaritan Program TV ministry page on Faith Channel.

About Good Samaritan Program:

The Good Samaritan Program is a free Bible-based financial education DVD series created by Christian Credit Counselors to help every Christian in every church get out of debt in less time. The series covers Gods purpose for ones finances, budgeting, saving, investing and giving and tithing. For more information about running the Good Samaritan Program at your church, visit http://www.goodsamaritanprogram.org or call 866.907.5030.

About Christian Credit Counselors:

Christian Credit Counselors is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that was created in order to help individuals and families regain control of their finances through the use of educational tools, credit counseling and other resources. Christian Credit Counselors is headquartered in Carlsbad, CA. For more information, call toll free 800.557.1985 or visit http://christiancreditcounselors.org.

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Follow us on LinkedIn Music recording industry is witnessing a transition phase with the advent of digital technologies. Popularity of digital music is steadily growing with online songs, including mobile music spreading fast across the globe. Physical album sales have declined over the years, as a result of increasing adoption of digital music. Global music recording industry although saddled by issues such as music piracy, and illegal content sharing, continues to live on with players in this traditional media industry befriending the much feared digital technology in their efforts to change and remain relevant in a changing marketplace. Interestingly, new recording studios have been established in recent years as a result of companies leveraging the digital technology. Traditional recording companies have embraced digital music recording in a big way, and today digital recording accounts for a major portion of revenues generated by the recording industry, followed by physical recording on CD & DVD, and other physical formats. In line with the trend, online music licensing by the record companies is also shooting up.

Music industry has always been plagued by piracy issues. Violation of intellectual property rights in the form of music piracy is especially a major issue with digital music. Music piracy runs amok in the industry with numerous fly by night hackers, armed with fast optical drives, large and cost-effective storages in PCs, powerful microprocessors, and wide spread access to broadband Internet, illegally downloading copyrighted music tracks. Increase in peer-to-peer network services, which allow surfers to copy songs, and movies without having to pay for legally obtaining such content only compounded the problem of illegal downloads further. Even the most stringent copyright protection regulations and anti-piracy laws that the music industry has initiated for addressing challenges posed by these services have not been able to completely eliminate piracy in this marketplace.

However, innovations in technology and online distribution strategies have to some extent helped reduce the instances of illegal copying and sharing of files thus helping drive legitimate music sales over the last few years. iTunes, Apples online distribution format for instance, presents optimum defenses against illegal downloading of music through peer-to-peer networks. Apples first defense against attempted piracy is the configuration of the service in a manner that disallows transfer of songs from the internet onto CD-ROM, and other playback devices, and simultaneously puts a spoke in piracy through a speed bump. Astute pricing strategy established by the company offers single tracks, and a complete album for almost the same price. Apples iTunes additionally allows users to create unencrypted MP3 versions of music tracks, thereby enhancing the online music download experience of legitimate users. This, thereby, reinforces the importance of curbing piracy in order to elevate the industrys legitimate sales. To stem the evil of illegal downloading of digital content establishment of a foolproof legal system is a must.

Cloud technology is also making its mark in the music industry, allowing music lovers to store and access their own collection of tracks or even access a catalogue of music tracks owned by a service provider from a dedicated online space over the Internet. In addition, cloud services reduce the users worries of interoperability of files, as the service providers ensure the universal playability of the tracks. Introduction of several licensed cloud based music services will help boost market prospects for the recording industry over the next few years.

The research report titled Recording Industry: A Global Outlook announced by Global Industry Analysts, Inc., provides a collection of statistical anecdotes, market briefs, and concise summaries of research findings. The report offers a rudimentary overview of the industry, highlights latest trends and demand drivers, in addition to providing statistical insights. Regional markets briefly abstracted and covered include US, Canada, Europe (Germany, Spain and the UK), Asia-Pacific (Japan, Australia, China, India, Indonesia, and Korea among others), Latin America (Brazil, Mexico and Paraguay), Israel and Egypt. The report offers a compilation of recent mergers, acquisitions, and strategic corporate developments. Also included is an indexed, easy-to-refer, fact-finder directory listing the addresses, and contact details of companies worldwide.

For more details about this comprehensive industry report, please visit

http://www.strategyr.com/Recording_Industry_Market_Report.asp

About Global Industry Analysts, Inc.

Global Industry Analysts, Inc., (GIA) is a leading publisher of off-the-shelf market research. Founded in 1987, the company currently employs over 800 people worldwide. Annually, GIA publishes more than 1300 full-scale research reports and analyzes 40,000+ market and technology trends while monitoring more than 126,000 Companies worldwide. Serving over 9500 clients in 27 countries, GIA is recognized today, as one of the world’s largest and reputed market research firms.

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Red Heart is excited to introduce The Crochet Fashionista Workshop the latest stylish inspirational Workbook-DVD-Kit from Erika and Monika Simmons, aka The Double Stitch Twins, crochet fashionistas and award winning designers.

The Double Stitch Twins new kit, The Crochet Fashionista Workshop, is a reflection of who they are as people, as well as designers. Erika and Monikas goal for The Crochet Fashionista Workshop is not only to share crochet pattern designs, but to provide a new reference that changes the way crocheters look at crochet from the very beginning of the creative process.

Our perspective on color, shape and versatility is something that we are honored to share with others, because we feel that it will continue to keep the beautiful craft of crochet moving to the next level, all over the world! said Monika Simmons.

The Crochet Fashionista Workshop Kit includes a 64-page book that is actually purse-shaped with a stylish printed wood-grain handle, setting the stage for a fun crochet experience. Learn how to develop your crochet skills the fashionista way, with attractive color illustrations that relate to each of the projects. There are 14 projects that are not only designed by, but also modeled by the twins, 2 Susan Bates crochet hooks, a heart-shaped stitch gauge and needle/hook sizing tool. Plus, a DVD that features the Double Stitch Twins as they take on Chicago and present two video workshops. Preview the video online at the Red Heart yarns YouTube Channel.

“As we grow as designers, we appreciate each opportunity we get to share our design evolution with past, present and future crocheters. We learn more about crochet each day, and it feels good to know that crochet fashionista’s will explore the joy of the wonderful craft along with us, through our The Crochet Fashionista Workbook, said Erika Simmons.

About Susan Bates?

The Susan Bates? line of hand crochet and knitting implements and accessories is known for quality at affordable prices. We make your crochet and knitting experience easy and enjoyable, whether you are a beginner or an experienced crafter. Dont forget to like us on Facebook.

About Red Heart?

Red Heart? is one of the most trusted brands in yarn. For over 75 years, more people have chosen to make heirlooms using Red Heart yarn than any other yarn. Red Heart yarns stand for quality, largest color selection, fashion and above all else, crafted with love. Whatever your creativity calls for, youll find it in the Red Heart family. Explore our vast selection of yarns, booklets and free patterns for all skill levels. A little bit of love woven into every strand.

Together we find inspiration. Red Heart and You. Two Hearts, One Passion.

For more information on Red Heart? please visit, http://www.redheart.com.

About Coats & Clark

Coats & Clark is one of the most recognized names in yarn, sewing and needlecraft products in America. First marketed in 1936, the Red Heart? brand today continues to exude its founding principles; quality, value and inspiration for the knitting and crochet enthusiast.

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Intrepid blogger Lane Weinberg is at it again, announcing new milestones this week in his burgeoning blogging career.

Weinberg the voice behind popular blogs on HubPages, Suite 101 and elsewhere this week celebrated the second anniversary of his popular science fiction/fantasy-themed blog A Goblin, a Unicorn and a Dragon: A World of Fantasy by posting his 5,000th reader comment. The blog turned two years old on Jan. 20, and the plateau-busting 5,000th comment came on the post Grimurl, Part 1 Weinbergs 250th on his World of Fantasy blog.

There are other blogs, obviously, that have more posts and more comments, Lane Weinberg noted. But as busy as I am in this medium, as a professional blogger, Im just getting started.

Grimurl, Part 1 is the beginning of a series of short stories Weinberg, an author and candidate for a Masters Degree in creative writing at Harvard University. Previous posts on the World of Fantasy blog have combined the writers personal work with comments on (and links to) subjects as diverse as astronomy, freelance writing, character development and his favorite works by other authors.

It is extremely gratifying to know that my blogs strike a chord with readers and other writers, Lane Weinberg said. For a writer, theres nothing more satisfying than producing something that connects with an audience, whether its a book, a magazine article or a blog post. The fact that so many people have not only taken the time to read the posts Ive shared but to comment and continue these discussions is very inspiring, and at the same time truly humbling.

The 5,000th reader comment, posted by mitchray409, praised the opening Grimurl paragraphs and urged Weinberg to keep on posting: Im already hooked to find out what happens next! Plz write quickly.

In addition to the milestone post and response, Weinberg a Reading, Pennsylvania native also announced this week the release of his newest blog, a self-titled profile page on BrightHub.com. Weinbergs first post included tips on how amateur astronomers can help NASA and other scientists locate exoplanets outside of the Solar System.

Finding exoplanets has become the hot new craze amongst both amateur and professional astronomers, Lane Weinberg wrote in the post, which covers such topics as selecting the right telescope for your particular astronomical interests and the best techniques for employing the photometric transit method, which detects exoplanets based on light shifts caused when these distant worlds pass in front of their hosts stars.

Astronomy is a common theme on Weinbergs many blogs, including the BlogSpot titles Lane Weinberg Presents Space Exploration and Thoughts on Astronomy and other sites gracing the Suite 101, AbsoluteWrite and Triod hosting services. Under the name Lane W. Heymont, which combines his own name with his paternal grandfathers, Weinberg also maintains a well-followed Twitter account.

These subject matters are very near and dear to me, Lane Weinberg said. Not only is science fiction the ultimate writers canvas a genre where you can literally do anything, and where the best works have always applied futuristic creativity to the most critical and relevant real-life social issues of the time but actual science is such a breeding ground for great storytelling. The adventures of space shuttle pilots, astronomers involved in (the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence) and those who are right now conducting the actual exploration of other worlds are just as exciting as anything see in the movies. And theyre inherently more human, because theyre real.

Just like theres no end of the possibilities when it comes to science and fantasy literature, I dont think theres any end to the number of blogs I might create, or the topics they might cover, the writer added. As long as the human mind is capable of imagining new frontiers and then finding ways to explore them, there will be interesting stories to tell.

About Lane Weinberg

Lane Weinberg, 27, is an author and blogger in Wilbraham, Massachusetts. Born in Reading, Pennsylvania, he currently attends creative writing classes at Harvard University and has been writing for almost two decades. An avid fan of astronomy and philosophy, Lane Weinberg enjoys spending time with his two nephews, his niece and his four dogs.

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Hallmark introduces the first-of-its-kind Blooming Expressions a fabric flower that blooms to reveal a message for a special person. Blooming Expressions blossom repeatedly with the touch of a button, letting a consumer express love, appreciation or friendship again and again, while allowing the person receiving the gift to relive those warm feelings any day of the year.

With the ability to last forever and bloom multiple times, Blooming Expressions enhance the tradition of giving a loved one flowers, said Dan Woodall, Product Manager at Hallmark. Were excited to offer consumers another innovative and tangible way to express whats in their hearts.

Retailing for $ 14.95, Blooming Expressions reveal one of the following messages: I Love You, You are the heart of our family, Theres only one you! or Love you lots! They currently are available in red or pink shades, but additional colors and messages will be available in February.

Whether given from a child to a parent, spouse to spouse, friend to friend, as a teacher-appreciation gift or just because, Blooming Expressions will serve as a daily reminder of someones appreciation or love, said Dan Woodall, Product Manager at Hallmark.

The full garden of Blooming Expressions is available at Hallmark Gold Crown stores, as well as Walgreens, CVS and other stores where Hallmark products are sold. For more information or to watch Blooming Expressions in action, visit http://www.Hallmark.com/bloomingexpressions.

About Hallmark Cards, Inc.

Hallmark makes the world a more caring place by helping people express whats in their hearts and spend time together a privilege few other companies in the world enjoy. Hallmark greeting cards and other products are found in more than 40,000 retail outlets in the U.S., including the network of flagship Hallmark Gold Crown? stores. The brand also reaches people online at Hallmark.com and on television through Hallmark Hall of Fame original movies and cables top-rated Hallmark Channel. Worldwide, Hallmark offers products in more than 30 languages available in 100 countries. This privately held company is based in Kansas City, Mo., and is led by the third generation of the founding Hall family. Visit http://corporate.hallmark.com for more details.

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The vibrancy of the bright yellow box of film has faded. The iconic Eastman Kodak Co., once a giant in the film industry, has filed for protection from its creditors under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code. Founded in 1881 under the helm of inventor George Eastman, the company was a trailblazer in photographic equipment and cameras until the shift to digital technology.

Its no longer a Kodak moment, say experts from Rochester Institute of Technologywho discuss the decline, struggles and opportunities for the global industrial and commercial technology giant based in Rochester, N.Y.

The following are insights from experts at RITs E. Philip Saunders College of Business and RITs College of Imaging Arts and Sciences:

The business perspective

Daniel Tessoni, assistant professor of accounting in RITs E. Philip Saunders College of Business:

???? The Eastman Kodak Chapter 11 filing was not unexpected. The filing indicates that the companys ability to generate cash from its continuing operations is simply not sufficient to meet its creditors obligations.
???? The good news is that this will buy time for management to deliver on a business plan that, if successfully executed, would allow it to emerge from Chapter 11 a more financially sound organization. The fact that the company has secured a $ 950 million line of credit and is seeking a stalking horse bidder for the patent portfolio that it is attempting to monetize can provide time for the company to deliver on a more sustainable business model.
???? Ultimately that remains the big question. Is there a viable business model underlying Eastman Kodaks financial troubles? Companies have emerged successfully from Chapter 11 filings because they have been able to deliver on a financially viable business plan.
???? While Eastman Kodaks management continues to express confidence in its ability to be a successful company, it has not provided any observable or tangible evidence to support that position. Until Kodaks financial performance improves, its employees, retirees, creditors and other stakeholders remain at high risk.

John Ward, former Kodak employee and lecturer in RITs E. Philip Saunders College of Business:

???? Kodak has many strong assets to carry forward post bankruptcy. While the brand value has dropped over the years, it is still very strong on a global basis. They have an excellent portfolio of intellectual property in the imaging space that can be the core of new solutions. They have excellent employees around the world. They have strong product lines in the commercial printing areas. These assets are significant and will likely provide the basis for successful go-forward model post bankruptcy.
???? You push the button we do the rest was the tagline for one of the most unique business models in history. The model provided people with a highly valued way to capture and preserve their cherished memories for over 100 years. There is still an opportunity for some company or companies to provide a similar, simple solution for the entire systemfrom capture to storage and access in the digital space. The opportunity is large.
???? The photography market that Kodak dominated was a uniquely profitable model. Every picture taken used a piece of high profit margin film, and one or sometimes two, pieces of high profit margin paper. Add to this profit on the sale of film, frames and processing, there was tremendous value created. With digital there is profit made on the sale of the camera but after that there is little else. The pie shrank rapidly, and as Kodak had the biggest portion of the pie they felt the most pain.
???? One of the things that probably hurt Kodaks transition plans the most is the lack of consumer printing. Kodak was well positioned to grab a share of this printing market with their photographic, thermal and ink jet solutions.
???? In the late 1990s and early 2000, it was clear that digital photography would replace traditional photography. What was uncertain was the rate at which the change would take place. In the short-termed-focused world of the U.S. business it would have been very difficult for a CEO at Kodak to bias towards a more rapid decline of their film and paper business. So the incentive was to always bias toward a slower substitution rate and this led to the slow bleed that the company has undergone for the past decade.
???? Even if Kodak had made a faster move to focus on digital imaging, the net impact on Rochester, N.Y., would have been very similar. The reality is that digital cameras and other imaging devices would likely be manufactured offshore. Kodak would need to be a much leaner company to compete in the lower profit margin world of digital, regardless.

The historical and photographic perspective

Therese Mulligan, professor and administrative chair of RITs School of Photographic Arts and Sciences in the College of Imaging Arts and Sciences:

???? Eastman Kodaks bankruptcy filing marks the end of one era in the larger-than-life legacy of a photographic industry giant, and the beginning of another. For much of its history, the company has been a sustaining force in Rochester, especially in its support of educational institutions, such as George Eastman House, International Museum of Photography and Film, and Rochester Institute of Technology and its School of Photographic Arts and Sciences.
???? In an intertwining history of ambition and innovation, legions of Kodak personnel received their educational degrees at RIT, pursuing such diverse areas as professional photographic illustration, photographic sciences and technology, and engineering, to name but a few.
???? At RIT today, there is not one student who is not touched by the legacy built by the companywhether walking through the quad or hall that bears George Eastmans name, being taught by a professor who worked at Kodak, attending an annual photo educational panel supported each fall by the company, working in one of the company-named photo or digital labs, or using the products the company donates to current students for their educational experience.

Andrew Davidhazy, professor of imaging and photographic technology at RITs School of Photographic Arts and Sciences in the College of Imaging Arts and Sciences:

???? Lets not forget that Kodak is not alone in this quandary. Film giants like Agfa and Ilford and these days also Fuji are feeling the effects of the digital revolution.
???? Kodak led the industry in helping set photographic standards. Their research and development division was, in my opinion, second to none in terms of advancing the industry and setting the highest standards that others benefited from.
???? Kodak helped RIT in general, and the School of Photographic Arts and Sciences in particular, with significant support through the yearsmore so than any other corporation. It contributed, to some extent, to establishing a symbiotic relationship. Many RIT grads went on to contribute to Kodak particularly in the areas of chemical engineering, mathematics, electrical engineering, business, etc.
???? While some assume that Kodak was in the business of camera making, they were not. They are a chemistry based, film production corporation. They essentially provided the expendable material (film) to the masses much like Mobil, Chevron and others provide gasoline. Once the demand for gasoline dwindles, what will these companies engage in to stay afloat? Build cars? Sell electricity? I dont think so. One item that others also consider a poor move was to sell off Eastman Chemical.

Malcolm Spaull, chair of RITs School of Film and Animation in the College of Imaging Arts and Sciences:

???? Im somewhat surprised that it has come to this because the sale of motion picture film stock and processing chemicals, while declining slowly, is still very profitable.

Dale Shea, a Pilates professional for 12 years, has just choreographed and produced her first Pilates DVD. She currently owns Pilates at Body Reformers in Long Island, NY where she teaches prenatal classes. Dale is certified through the Physical Mind Institute.

Prenatal Pilates with Dale Shea is a complete workout series. It includes four inventive, 20-minute-long workouts with an equally generous warm-up and cool-down. Ab work is possible during pregnancy along with a total body workout. Her own pregnancy inspired her to film this DVD while in her 31st week of pregnancy. This DVD is great for those who are fit and want to remain that way through their pregnancy.

Dale Shea holds a bachelors degree in Exercise Science from The George Washington University. She also has two years experience as a physical therapy assistant. For the past 12 years she has utilized her education, hands on experiences and dance background to build her own Pilates studio. She believes that Pilates is essential to truly be strong in body and in mind. Most recently her pregnancy inspired her to choreograph and produce her own DVD. She felt that there was a need for a DVD that allowed you to stay fit while pregnant. Over the years Dale had worked with many pregnant students and has attended specific Pilates for pregnancy workshops. Having her own child allowed her to be truly familiar with a Pilates pregnancy inside and out. More information can be found on her website http://www.pilatesformoms.com.

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Slideshow tool provider, Photodex, today announced the addition of both Flickr and 500px support to its popular ProShow Web video slideshow tool. Photos can now be pulled from both sites directly into ProShow Web to create a video slideshow online, saving valuable uploading time.

ProShow Web is an award-winning online tool for creating video slideshows. It instantly transforms a users photos, video clips and music into a polished video that can be shared online in HD or downloaded to burn to DVD or Blu-ray disc. By adding Flickr and 500px support, ProShow Web users can now pull images directly from these popular photo sharing sites to create professional-grade slideshows seamlessly. In addition to Flickr and 500px, users can also pull images from an array of popular online sharing sites including Facebook, SmugMug and Zenfolio.

500px has quickly become my favorite way to display and share my photography online. The ability to easily pull images from my 500px stream to create a video in ProShow Web saves me loads of time and makes the process easy. I love the videos Im able to create in just a few clicks with ProShow Web and the HD output really shows off the quality of my work, said Steve Skinner, 500px user and photographer.

To view a video slideshow created in ProShow Web from photographer Steve Skinners 500px stream click here.

Users can create a free, 15-photo slideshow by visiting http://www.ProShowWeb.com and signing up for a free account. For unlimited video creation, more options and higher quality downloads, users can opt for a Plus ($ 30/year) or Premium ($ 150/year) ProShow Web account.

About Photodex

Photodex helps consumers and professional photographers create unique slideshows that transform their digital memories into something special. The ProShow family of HD slideshow tools is used by millions of people to turn their photos and videos into amazing stories for any screen at home, online and on-the-go. With more than 20 years of digital imaging experience, we’re serious about slideshows and dedicated to delivering exceptional products, support and service to our customers.

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Witney-based Luxury Cotswolds Cottages agent Jigsaw Holidays today announces the addition of “Holly Cottage” to its portfolio of premium Cotswold properties, available for short and medium term rental.

“Holly Cottage,” is located in Childswickham, a twenty minute walk Cotswold village of Broadway.

The cottage itself has a fully equipped kitchen, a continental double bed, an LCD TV with Freeview and a DVD player, Wireless broadband and a small private garden. The cottage also offers a sofa bed which can be used for an additional charge.

Jigsaw Holidays representative Anna Phillips explained “Holly Cottage, is a fabulous addition to our portfolio. Its a perfect getaway for couples that want to get back to the country lifestyle.

“The rise in Stay-Cations looks set to continue for the foreseeable future,” added Ms Phillips. “The increase in taxes, fuel duty and decrease in exchange rate has prompted people to look at their own back garden for the perfect holiday, and Holly Cottage has all the charm and luxury required for a peaceful getaway.”

Holly Cottage has a local pub in the village and also has access to many walkways and cycle paths. Just a short drive away is popular attractions such as Broadway Tower, Sezincote House and Gardens, Batsford Falconry Centre and the Cotswold Quad and Outdoor Activity Centre.

In addition to the facilities offered by the property itself, Jigsaw Holidays can also provide guests of Holly Cottage a catering and concierge service.

The cost for one week rental at Holly Cottage starts at ?320 and shorter breaks from ?213. More information about this property can be found on the Jigsaw Holiday website.

About Jigsaw Holidays

Jigsaw Holidays is a holiday booking agent specialising in the provision of superior quality Cotswolds Cottages and character properties for rental in Gloucestershire and Oxfordshire, UK.

Each property is personally inspected before being offered for rental and the company has extensive local knowledge to draw from when helping to plan holidays for their clients.

Jigsaw Holidays was established in 2007 and is based in Witney, Oxfordshire – UK.

More information about Jigsaw Holidays and Holly Cottage property can be found on the Jigsaw Holidays website: http://www.JigsawHolidays.co.uk

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What began as a difficult year in the consumer electronics business ended the same way, according to leading market research company The NPD Groups Weekly Tracking Service*. Total consumer technology sales (excluding cell phones, tablets, e-readers, and video games) fell 5.9 percent to around $ 9.5 billion for the 5 weeks ending December 24**, a slight improvement over the 6.2 percent decline in 2010.

Despite the gloom over the PC and TV marketplaces, sales for those two core categories dipped just 4 percent in dollars over 2010, and unit volumes were essentially flat on a year-over-year basis.

2010 was the first year in quite awhile where the real drags on the core CE marketplace were not TVs and PCs, said Stephen Baker, vice president of industry analysis at NPD. Revenue for those two segments outperformed while the rest of the market dropped by more than 7 percent. The accelerated rate of decline in older technology categories such as DVD, GPS and MP3 players put a ceiling on how well the industry could perform during the holiday.

Desktop PCs posted a 2 percent unit volume increase but it wasnt enough to offset the 5 percent decline in notebook sales which brought overall PC sales down 4 percent. ASPs jumped $ 9 year-over-year to $ 575 continuing last years trend of increasing holiday pricing levels. Windows-based all-in-one (AIO) PCs increased 135 percent and accounted for almost 20 percent of all Windows desktop unit sales volume.

Big screen TVs gave a big boost to the flat-panel TV market, thanks to unit sales of TVs with screen sizes 50 inches and higher increasing by 32 percent. Approximately one-in-six flat-panel TVs sold were above 50 inches and the share of flat-panel TVs greater than 60 inches more than tripled. Meanwhile 32 inch TVs, the markets largest single size segment, saw revenue drop almost 9 percent and average prices fall below $ 300, to $ 277. 3D TVs, the industrys most maligned segment, saw unit volumes soar by more than 100 percent and TVs with 3D capability accounted for more than one in every five dollars spent on TVs during the holiday.

Under the TV devices was another bright spot for the industry. Sales revenue for home theater systems increased 10 percent, receiver revenue increased by 3.5 percent and stand-alone streaming devices saw a 65 percent increase in revenue while stand-alone speaker systems for portable devices saw revenue increase almost 10 percent.

It was truly a mixed bag this year, said Baker. Many newer technologies posted strong gains, although most of those products, such as streaming devices, still generate volumes too small to impact the overall market trend. These newer technologies are likely to be the ones to watch in 2012 as the industry continues to search for high growth opportunities to replace aging product segments.

*NPDs weekly POS information is derived from a subset panel of retailers that also contribute to NPDs projected monthly POS panel.

**Holiday sales include sales from November 20 December 24, 2011

About The NPD Group, Inc.

The NPD Group is the leading provider of reliable and comprehensive consumer and retail information for a wide range of industries. Today, more than 2,000 manufacturers, retailers, and service companies rely on NPD to help them drive critical business decisions at the global, national, and local market levels. NPD helps our clients to identify new business opportunities and guide product development, marketing, sales, merchandising, and other functions. Information is available for the following industry sectors: automotive, beauty, entertainment, fashion, food, home and office, sports, technology, toys, video games, and wireless. For more information, contact us, visit http://www.npd.com/, or follow us on Twitter: @npdtech and @npdgroup.

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Developments in the entertainment sector have largely been a scheme of simplified access, multi application and usage, centralization of system, instant activation and up gradation, social interactivity, and knowledge sharing. The need of the present and focus on the future is the driving factor for the global smart TV market.

The overall smart TV market was worth $ 86 billion in 2010 and is expected to reach $ 265 billion by the end of 2016 with a CAGR of 17%. By 2016, smart TV unit shipment is expected to reach 153.2 million units with a CAGR of 19%.

New market research report “Global Smart/Connected/Hybrid TV Market Forecast by Accessories, Platforms, Middleware, Application & Geography Analysis 2011 – 2016″ designed by MarketsandMarkets has been recently published by Market Publishers Ltd.

Report Details:

Title: Global Smart/Connected/Hybrid TV Market Forecast by Accessories, Platforms, Middleware, Application & Geography Analysis 2011 – 2016

Published: January, 2012

Pages: 311

Price: US$ 4,650

http://marketpublishers.com/report/technologies_electronics/semiconductors/global_smartconnectedhybrid_tv_market_forecast_by_accessories_platforms_middleware_application_geography_analysis_2011_2016.html

The report examines the current market of smart TVs that provide consumers with the possibility to search, chat, browser, share, update, download, etc. in face of the emphasis of experience design over the next five years. The study also offers an insight into the following issues:

????changing psychological consumer behavior and its impact on the commercial sector;
????feasibility of potential applications for smart TV in the consumer electronics market;
????integration of smart TV platforms with IC technology solutions.
In-depth information on the market statistics, market drivers, trends and opportunities, key players, and competitive outlook is in the focus of the study.

Report Contents:

1 Introduction

1.1 Key Take-Aways

1.2 Report Description

1.3 Markets Covered

1.4 Stakeholders

1.5 Research Methodology

2 Summary

3 Market Overview

3.1 Evolution Of Television

3.1.1 Pictorial Representation

3.1.2 Introduction Of Internet To TV

3.1.3 Overview Of Global TV Market

3.2 Overview Of Smart TV Industry

3.3 Overview Of Connected Devices Market, 2010 16

3.4 Industry Life Cycle

3.5 Value Chain Analysis

3.5.1 Content Creators

3.5.2 Aggregators

3.5.3 Distributors

3.5.4 Integrator

3.6 Market Dynamics

3.6.1 Market Drivers

????3.6.1.1 Expected high demand in future

????3.6.1.2 Industry leaders investing high on technology

????3.6.1.3 Industry leaders joining together

????3.6.1.4 Growing pool of internet users

3.6.2 Market Restraints

????3.6.2.1 Fear, uncertainty, and doubt of customer

????3.6.2.2 TV vs PC

3.6.3 Opportunities

????3.6.3.1 Wide open Western Europe, U.S. & China markets

????3.6.3.2 Technology shift from internet TV to smart TV

????3.6.3.3 Opening advertising platform

3.7 Accessories Market Analysis For Smart TV

3.7.1 Keypads

????3.7.1.1 Comparison matrix

3.7.2 3D Glasses

????3.7.2.1 Comparison matrix

3.7.3 Gaming Devices/Play Stations

????3.7.3.1 Comparison matrix

3.7.4 TV Camera

????3.7.4.1 Comparison matrix

3.7.5 Wireless Lan Adaptor

????3.7.5.1 Comparison matrix

3.8 Market Share Analysis

3.8.1 Market Share Of Key Players In Smart TV Market

3.9 Winning Imperative

3.1 Burning Issue

3.11 Patent Analysis

4 CRITICAL CAPABILITIES OF SMART TV

4.1 Critical Capabilities

4.1.1 Normal TV Broadcasting

4.1.2 Internet Connectable & WEB Browsing

4.1.3 Online Video

4.1.4 Social Networking

4.1.5 Video On Demand(VOD)

4.1.6 Program Recording

4.1.7 Online Movies & Music

4.1.8 Built In Applications With Ability For Enhancement

4.2 USE Cases

5 SMART TV PLATFORMS DEVELOPED, BY TV VENDORS

5.1 Platforms

5.1.1 LG Netcast

5.1.2 Panasonic Viera Cast

5.1.3 Philips Nettv

5.1.4 Samsung Smart TV

5.1.5 Sharp Aquos NET+

5.1.6 Toshiba Places

5.2 Comparison Matrix

6 MIDDLEWARE PROVIDERS FOR TV SETS

6.1 Middleware Providers

6.1.1 GOOGLE TV

6.1.2 APPLE TV

6.1.3 YAHOO CONNECTED TV

6.1.4 BOXEE

6.1.5 HYBRID BROADCAST BROADBAND TV (HBBTV)

6.1.6 MEDIAROOM

6.1.7 MEEGO

6.1.8 TRU2WAY

6.1.9 TVBLOB

6.1.10 XBMC Media Center

6.2 Comparison Matrix

7 SMART TV MARKET

7.1 By Application

7.1.1 Home Entertainment

7.1.2 Office Purpose

7.1.3 Educational Purpose

7.2 By Products

7.2.1 TV Vendor Platform

7.2.2 Applications

7.3 By Technology

7.3.1 Operating System

7.3.2 Interface Design

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Following his highly popular one man show format, director/writer/podcaster Kevin Smith will discuss anything and everything when he takes over the big screen with Kevin Smith: Live From Behind Featuring Jay and Silent Bob Get Old, a one-night-only in-theater event on Thursday, February 2 at 9:30 p.m. ET / 8:30 p. m. CT / 7:30 p.m. MT / 6:30 p.m. PT / 9:30 p.m. Alaska & Hawaii. Broadcast to select movie theaters nationwide live from the Scotiabank Theatre in Toronto, Ontario, this special three-hour event will begin with Smith and frequent co-star and long-time friend, Jason Jay Mewes, hosting their highly rated podcast, Jay and Silent Bob Get Old. The evening will then switch gears as Smith takes the stage to tackle a wide variety of topics and issues during a live interactive, fan-generated Q&A with theater audiences across the country. For the first time, fans will have the opportunity to drive the conversation as they submit their questions and interact simultaneously with Smith live via social media networks throughout his unique tell it like it is stage show.

Presented by NCM Fathom and AK27 Productions, tickets for Kevin Smith: Live From Behind Featuring Jay and Silent Bob Get Old are available at participating theater box offices and online at http://www.FathomEvents.com and http://www.ak27productions.com. For a complete list of theater locations and prices, visit the NCM Fathom website (theaters and participants are subject to change). The event will be broadcast to more than 300 select movie theaters across the country through NCMs exclusive Digital Broadcast Network.

Doing something like this means you can get the event into a theater in a very small town. We may have never been to that small town, but we can be with this Q&A event, said Smith. I can be like Hey man, Im going to be on the screen soon, pop into a theater and check it out. Thats kind of magical. The very ability to do that on a wider level now, instead of just doing it one night only in this city, in this theater, I look forward to it!

Smith is a screenwriter, actor, film producer and director, as well as a popular comic book writer, author, comedian/raconteur, and Internet radio personality best recognized by viewers as Silent Bob. He is most famous for his cult film catalogue including Clerks, Mallrats,Chasing Amy, Dogma, Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back, Jersey Girl, Clerks II, Zack and Miri Make a Porno, and his newest film Red State, which premiered at the 2011 Sundance Film Festival. Smith also sports three DVD releases of his various college Q&A’s (An Evening With Kevin Smith, An Evening With Kevin Smith 2: Evening Harder, A Threevening with Kevin Smith, as well as an EPIX Original Q&A special Kevin Smith: Too Fat For 40). Smith has also published two books full of essays and blog postings, Silent Bob Speaks and the New York Times Best Selling, My Boring Ass Life, as well as Shootin’ the Sh*t with KevinSmith a collection of the best material from SModcast, Smith and producer Scott Mosier’s weekly podcast at http://www.smodcast.com.

Since the release of his debut film in 1994, Kevin Smith has been a veritable force in the entertainment industry, said Dan Diamond, senior vice president of NCM Fathom. Fans wont want to miss this unique stage show, as well as their chance to interact with him live from the comfort of their local theater.

About National CineMedia (NCM)

NCM operates NCM Media Networks, a leading integrated media company reaching U.S. consumers in movie theaters, online and through mobile technology. The NCM Cinema Network and NCM Fathom present cinema advertising and events across the nations largest digital in-theater network, comprised of theaters owned by AMC Entertainment Inc., Cinemark Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CNK), Regal Entertainment Group (NYSE: RGC) and other leading regional theater circuits. NCMs theater advertising network covers 176 Designated Market Areas? (49 of the top 50) and includes over 18,300 screens (17,300 digital). During 2010, approximately 700 million patrons attended movies shown in theaters in which NCM currently has exclusive, cinema advertising agreements in place. The NCM Fathom Events broadcast network is comprised of nearly 700 locations in 165 Designated Market Areas? (all of the top 50). The NCM Interactive Network offers 360-degree integrated marketing opportunities in combination with cinema, encompassing 42 entertainment-related websites, online widgets and mobile applications. National CineMedia, Inc. (NASDAQ: NCMI) owns a 48.7% interest in and is the managing member of National CineMedia LLC. For more information, visit http://www.ncm.com.

About AK27 Productions

Toronto-based AK27 Productions is the combined effort of Adam Kreeft, of Kreeft Booking and Katie Clark formerly of Underground Operations. Formed in spring 2011, AK27 specializes in live events and production on the ground and online. For more information, visit http://www.ak27productions.com.

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While you cant wave a magic wand and make your New Years resolutions come true, there are easy steps to take that will make it easier to fulfill your promise to yourself to transform your health, energy and body.

Topical BioMedics, Inc., the maker of Topricin? Pain Relief and Healing Cream, encourages wellness and has teamed with Alexandra Jamieson–celebrity health and nutrition counselor, chef and author of The Great American Detox Diet, Living Vegan Cooking for Dummies and Vegan Cooking for Dummies–to provide 9 health tips for a delicious and vital 2012.

1. Get Clear

In order to transform your health, energy and body, you need to take stock of where you are now, what youre eating and what you want to change.

Write down everything. How you feel when you wake up, what cravings you have, what your diet is like, your exercise routine (if any), and what you would like to feel and look like.

2. Get Support

Talk with someone who has been there before: read the blogs of experts, watch inspiring movies online or listen to radio shows on the area of health that interests you the most. Find a tribe of people who are dedicated to making the same changes you want to accomplish.

There is power in joining forces theyll pull you along, and youll help them at the same time.

3. Make a Plan

Do you want to eat more vegetables? Less sugar? Kick your caffeine habit completely? Do you want to lose 20 pounds, or clear up your skin?

What is the first step towards your goal? If its eating less sugar, maybe its time to learn about natural foods that give you the sweet sensation youre looking for without robbing your energy (more on that in a minute).

Or maybe you need to throw away the sweets or chocolates lingering from the holidays. Or maybe theres something in your lifestyle that triggers your sugar cravings that you can address in a non-food-way.

Whatever the issue is, there are steps you can take to make it a non-issue: start brain-storming on what to do first, then what you can do tomorrow, and in no time youll be free and clear.

4. Be Seasonal

Use seasonal, local produce as much as possible.

When you eat veggies from a nearby farm, they offer you the energy and nutrients that support you where you are and when you are.

For example, eating iceberg lettuce and watermelon north of the 45th parallel in winter does not support your body in the cold, sunless months. Instead, choose winter squash, cabbage, other hearty wintergreens, and apples and pears that winter over well. These fruits and veggies give you great, fresh nutrition rather than arriving depleted from half way across the world.

5. Sleep More

The human body is built to follow natural rhythms. Our inner body clock, called circadian rhythm, triggers the natural impulses to wake up with the sun, sleep when its dark, as well as a host of other natural body processes.

When your natural circadian rhythm is thrown off, due to jet lag or just staying up too late night after night, your body and brain work at half-speed, and your body feels off balance. Years of staying up late and not getting enough sleep during the darker, winter months, makes caffeine necessary, and cravings for sugar more intense.

This winter, try an experiment: go to bed early and wake up early. Get into bed by 9pm and wake up at 4 or 5am. Even a few days a week of this pattern will help you feel more refreshed, healthier, and those intense food cravings will release their hold on you just a bit more.

6. Make Breakfast a Priority

Now that youre sleeping better, you can wake up earlier and get a good breakfast in your body. Everyone is different and you might need something that your partner or child doesnt like or desire. Experiment with different types of food for your morning meal, alternating savory, sweet, liquid or combination breakfasts.

You might notice that a protein rich meal keeps you filled longer. Or perhaps you find that a light meal of fruit and herbal tea is perfect.

Try it out and notice what happens during the day with your cravings. Your first meal can determine your energy for the rest of the day.

7. Skip the White Foods

Any white, refined food is going to steal nutrients and energy from your body. This includes white flour, white sugar, white table salt.

All of these foods are stripped of nutrition, vitamins and minerals, and offer only the jolt of carbohydrate or sodium. Without any supportive nutrients, your body must draw on its own precious stores to metabolize the refined food, leading to depleted energy over time.

8. Sweeten the Deal

Use more naturally sweet foods instead of relying on white foods, candy, and soda for energy.

Include sweet root veggies, fruits and even whole grains to satisfy your sweet cravings.

Sweet potatoes offer carotenoid antioxidants, and help your body respond to insulin better. Parsnips are high in silicon and fiber, and are high in calcium. Beets are high in boron, a mineral critical for the production of human sex hormones.

Adding daily doses of sweet veggies, youll crave less sugary treats, and youll be giving your body necessary nutrients for long-term health.

9. Move Your Body Like Your Life Depends On It Because it Does

Whatever form of exercise you choose–running, walking, swimming, biking, dancing, weight lifting or machines just move. Daily. As if it were your last day on earth.

If you incorporate anything from the list above you will be on your way to preserving or regaining your health and vitality in the new year.

To learn more about Topricin, go to http://www.topricin.com.

About Topical BioMedics, Inc.

Topical BioMedics is the research and development leader in topical regulated natural biomedicines for pain relief. The companys flagship product, Topricin Pain Relief and Healing Cream, was introduced in 1994 and is now a leading natural therapeutic brand. A combination homeopathic formula, Topricin was awarded a patent for the treatment of pain associated with fibromyalgia and neuropathy.

The Topricin family of natural healing products also includes Topricin Foot Therapy Cream, specially formulated to treat painful foot and ankle issues and conditions, and Topricin Junior for children, which received the Parent Tested Parent Approved Seal of Approval and is a designated Trusted Partner with Healthy Child Healthy World, with 5% of all sales donated to pediatric cancer care.

Topricin products are formulated with approved medicines as found in the HPUS (Homeopathic Pharmacopoeia of the United States) and are in compliance with FDA rules for homeopathic over-the-counter medicines. The products contain: no parabens, petroleum or harsh chemicals, are odorless, greaseless and non-irritating, and produce no known side effects, making them the ideal pain relief treatment thats safe for diabetics and pregnant and nursing women. For more information, visit http://www.topricin.com.

About Alexandra Jamieson

Chef, Celebrity Health & Nutrition Counselor Alexandra Jamieson has been seen on Oprah, CNN and MSN.Com and is the author of The Great American Detox Diet, Living Vegan for Dummies and Vegan Cooking for Dummies. Alexandra helped film maker Morgan Spurlock get healthy after he got ill eating a steady diet of fast food during the movie Super Size Me.

If you want support and guidance in 2012 to create a whole new transformed body and relationship with food, join Alexs 8-Week Delicious Detox Tele-Series beginning Thursday, January 5th at 2pm EST. Details and sign-up are here: http://deliciousvitality.com/.

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Air Critical Care Medlink, headquartered in Port Charlotte, Florida, announced today the companys expansion of its current ground medical transport fleet of service vans with the purchase of a new 2012 Mercedes Benz Sprinter Passenger 2500 van further strengthening the companys commitment to long distance medical transport services.

The Sprinters interior is custom configured with a stretcher and a bed, allowing the option to transport up to three patients. With its spacious design, the van allows plenty of room for the companys highly-qualified team of medical professionals, as well as additional space for a minimum of two stretcher patients.

Our decision to use high-end vans as opposed to the standard minivan was based primarily on safety, said Michael Peat, Managing Partner of Air Critical Care LLC. As a leader in long distance medical transport services, we strongly believe that the minivan is too small to safely transport patients any distance. In addition to highly-experienced drivers, we also provide a dedicated care giver to assist the patient ensuring access to the patient on all sides all of the time to provide proper care, that you cant do in a minivan.

According to Peat, the new van is configured to meet or exceed the stringent regulations set forth by the Department of Transportation [DOT], as well as the American Ambulance Association Standards. The Sprinter will be outfitted with built-in beds, along with the industrys preferred Stryker Power PRO XT ambulance cots which support the standards for ergonomics and superior performance expected of a professional medical transport service company.

We will receive our new van in January of 2012 starting the New Year with a greater commitment to patient safety as well as patient comfort, said Peat. The van also includes a full size TV/DVD system while offering the patient the same level of comfort as a hospital room.

According to Peat, ACC Medlink will maintain its fleet of large Ford extended vans which will be dedicated to the local, shorter medical transports.

In November, Air Critical Care announced the addition of new ultrasound equipment for high-risk obstetric patients further expanding its HROB services after the recent appointment of Blane M. Crandall, MD, who leads the ACC Obstetric Emergency Transport team. As the leader in medical transportation and air ambulance services, Air Critical Care [ACC] offers worldwide service 24/7 throughout the U.S., as well as worldwide air medical transportation with the support of a network of offices throughout the United States, including Michigan, New York, Arizona and Florida. In addition to air ambulance, ACC provides medical escort services and commercial stretcher services on international flights.

For more information about Air Critical Care Worldwide Air Ambualnce or ACC Medlinks click here: medical transportation services or call toll free at 800-550-1025.

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Focus28 is announcing a new addition to their line of diet products in honor of the fast approaching New Year. The 2012 Sexy Skinny Fit Diet Mini-Kit is a sampler combination of several of their more popular products, offered at discounted price inspired by those committed to making weight loss their resolution in the upcoming New Year.

Mitch Suss, CEO of Focus28, says This new mini-kit is a great way to give people a simple and non-threatening way to accomplish their New Years goals, and not charge them an arm and a leg! It gives you all of the essentials you need to start a healthy high protein diet and begin a simple 10-minute per day exercise routine.

According to CNN.com, over 50% of Americans will make a New Years diet resolution. One of the most popular New Years resolutions in recent years has been to lose weight. Statistics show that 75% of people who make a resolution will be successful for one week. After one week, the success rate drops to 40%-50% over six months. After six months, the success rate for those who stay committed to their New Years resolution plummets to 12% through the end of the year.

The Sexy Skinny Fit Diet Mini-Kit comes with 7 servings of high protein breakfasts, snack bars,

dinners and desserts; 28 servings of food total. For first time purchasers, the kit also includes the Iso-Towel 10-minute workout DVD, a shaker cup, the Focud28 Recipe E-Book, and the Focus28 Meal Plan Manual E-Book at no additional cost.

The creator of the Iso-Towel workout and co-founder of Focus28 Lisa A. explains, The Sexy Skinny Fit Diet Mini Kit is easy and effective! The new Mini-Kit gives people a perfect opportunity to start and stick to your weight loss New Years resolution in 2012.

The Sexy Skinny Diet Mini-Kit is available with enrollment in Focus28s new auto-ship program for $ 39.00 plus shipping. For more information about Focus28 and their high protein weight loss products click here.

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The holidays are a good time to get great laptop deals from SavingsDaily.com. Members of the site can find deals on laptops from many major brands including Apple, Dell, Gateway, HP and Toshiba for a fraction of the cost. Furthermore, SavingsDaily.com allows its members to compare prices from a variety of sources so that they can get the best deal possible on the laptops they truly want. Members can find both brand new items as well as refurbished laptops.

For instance, browsing the site for holidays deals can lead to the Toshiba Satellite Laptop with the 500 GB hard drive that allows storage of documents, music, photos and much more. This laptop operates on an Intel Pentium processor that is ideal for multitaskers who tend to use computers for multiple functions at one time. This includes boosting the productivity of the computer while also enhancing its entertainment qualities and Internet browsing capabilities. The Toshiba Satellite comes with a Windows 7 Home Premium operating system and is available for less than $ 450.

Those who prefer Gateway can also find holiday computer deals like the satin black model that also runs on an Intel Pentium processor. However, this laptop includes a DVD RW/CD-RW drive, which is ideal for those who still need to create their own DVDs and CDs. It also has the features multitaskers can use such as enhanced Internet browsing and entertainment abilities. The Windows 7 Home Premium operating system is already installed in this $ 500 laptop.

Not only does SavingsDaily.com help its users compare and contrast the available laptop deals, but the site also tells its members where to find these deals. For instance, the aforementioned laptops are both available through Best Buy. Other outlets included here are CowBoom Compuvest and Newegg among others. However, one of the other advantages of looking for deals through the site is that members get special rewards such as cash back on purchases that may not be available elsewhere.

It is always a good idea to shop around when looking for laptop deals and coupons, so using SavingsDaily.com helps its users find the resources they need to compare prices and features on laptops as well as an array of other items. In addition to the deals they find on the site, members are also able to get further deals to lower prices even more. Members can maximize their holiday savings while still getting quality laptops.

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Family and friends are gathered. The magic is happening. Whether youre shooting video or stills, be ready to capture the memories with these photography tips from Nanofilm.

1. Step one: is your camera lens clean? A smudge of cookie icing or a wayward fingerprint can ruin the moment. Remember, that smear may not show up on the display screen and you wont know you have a problem until its too late. Clarity Lens Care is preferred by many professional videographers and photographers for safe, effective cleaning.

2. Closer, closer, closer. Wide shots capture the scene, but not the moment. Move in close to see faces and eyes, and you have something unforgettable. Even if youre shooting scenery like greener or snowmen, the details of a close-up will be more compelling.

3. Change your perspective. Normally, its best to be on eye level with a subject. (Yes, get down on your hands and knees to shoot children and animals.) But for a different effect, think about a new angle: a tiny child peering up, a friend gazing off, a peek out the window to a gathering below.

4. Shoot candid, shoot often. Portraits can be wonderful, but trying to get a whole gang to stand still and smile can sacrifice personality. Try strolling through the kitchen while the chefs are making cookies. Snap the kids playing with new toys instead of holding them up for the camera. Shooting video? Carol singing is a movie with its own beautiful soundtrack.

5. Go outside and play. Sledding and snowmen or walk in the woods is the beginning of great memories. Dont worry about cold weather fogging your camera lens. Just apply an anti fog treatment like Defog It anti fog, the one professionals use.

6. Watch the background. A cluttered background takes away from your main subject. You dont want a decorated tree growing out of someones head or the muddle of the family room furniture overwhelming your heroes.

Clarity lens care products and Defog It anti fog are specially formulated for precision optics by Nanofilm and are proven safe and effective on all lens types. Theyre available in liquid and convenient towelettes.

Nanofilm(http://www.nanofilmproducts.com), founded in 1985, is a global optical leader in lens care and coatings. Millions of people around the world use Nanofilm products, including Clarity Clean It, Clarity Defog It anti fog and other lens care products, as well as nanotechnology-enabled coatings.

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Mugen Power (http://www.mugen-power-batteries.com) the manufacturer of high-capacity batteries for handheld devices, today announces the new HLI-SGPT211SL Mugen Power 3400mAh Extended Battery for Sony Tablet P which extends the time consumers can use this popular device. The battery is immediately available from Mugen Power Batteries with free shipping worldwide.

Designed to provide maximum mobile freedom, Mugen Power 3400mAh (milliamp hour) Lithium-Ion battery extends the life of the Sony Tablet P by 10% delivering more power than the stock 3080mAh battery. This impressive battery performance allows consumers, especially those who are often on the move, to use the device longer. The new battery is fully compatible with the Sony Tablet P and fits well into Sony Tablet P.

As well as delivering longer life, the new battery is also exceptionally reliable. Like other Mugen batteries, the Mugen 3400mAh Extended Battery for Sony Tablet P has undergone vigorous QA testing to ensure the highest quality and lowest return rate. The battery is also in compliance with the CE requirements.

“Sony Tablet P owners are often reported to complain about short battery life of the device. We worked hard on this project and managed to fit additional 320mAh capacity into same size as original battery. Our solution gives customers added battery life to stay connected longer without recharges and make more with the smartphone than ever before,” says Nikolai Lebedovsky, marketing manager at eTrade Asia Ltd.

Pricing and Availability

Mugen Power 3400mAh Extended Battery for Sony Tablet P is available for US$ 69.95 direct from Mugen Power Batteries at http://www.mugen-power-batteries.com/mugen-power-3400mah-extended-battery-for-sony-tablet-p.html#

More information on the product: http://www.mugen-power-batteries.com

Connect with Mugen Power Batteries on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/MugenPowerBatteries

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About Mugen Power Batteries

Mugen Power is the worldwide leading brand of high performance batteries for portable electronic devices. Mugen Power means Performance and Quality and delivers a full spectrum of high quality products for PDAs, smartphones, digital cameras, camcorders, MP3 players, portable DVD players, notebooks, UMPCs and Personal Media Devices.

Mugen Power batteries have better performance (higher capacity) and reliability (longevity & safety) than other brands. The superior performance improves run time, often doubling that provided by the original brand replacement. The superior quality results in longer battery life and better protection of the powered device.

All Mugen Power batteries also undergo vigorous QA procedure, resulting in Mugen Power achieving the lowest return rate in the market. All Mugen Power batteries are CE and RoHS Certified.

NOTE FOR EDITORS: Mugen Power 3400mAh Extended Battery for Sony Tablet P is available on request to editors of computer magazines and bloggers who will to write a review of the battery.

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Swakker lets a user personalize their mobile messaging. Now users can communicate in creative ways, like drawing in a chat and writing messages in the sky. Swakker is powerful, allowing users to text with all their friends, and it’s special, giving them the ability to create and share pictures and messages that no other service provides.

Features

Write 3D messages in the sky and send them to friends on Swakker, Facebook, email, SMS and IM.

Draw in chats in an ongoing stream on new and album photos.

See where friends are on a live GPS map. Choose whether to share location.

Text for free with any mobile.

Chat with friends and sync status and availability across all IM services.

Swipe from chat to chat.

Combine Swakker, Facebook, Address Book and IM friends into one buddy list.

Tap a song, artist, album or movie in a friend’s list of Faves to download in iTunes.

Decorate a friend’s Swakker Wall with stamps and doodles.

Receive an alert from Swakker Seatbelt when a user may be texting and driving.

Receive an alert from Swakker Goggles when a user texts after midnight.

So, wanna swak?

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Whether for use in a small office/home office, IT management, or industrial testing environment, extenders for electronic devices have become a necessary part of many work spaces. From the USB Extender for connecting and sharing USB peripherals, to the VGA Extender, DVI Extender and HDMI Extender for connecting high definition displays, and KVM Extenders for remote system management; many companies are finding that extenders are vital to their operations. KVMSwitchTech understands these diverse and changing needs and is constantly updating their product line to match the times.

As the steady march of progress brings fiber optic connectivity to a larger sector of the population, remote connectivity and control is becoming a more feasible option. KVMSwitchTechs new Fiber Optic KVM Extender products bring the ability to control systems at unbelievable distances using a single multi-mode fiber optic cable. These extenders allow for the direct remote monitoring and control of servers and systems with DVI interfaces and either PS/2 or USB keyboard and mouse along with audio and RS232 at distances up to 15 kilometers (approximately 9.3 miles).

Not every situation requires that much power. With that in mind, KVMSwitchTech has also updated their Cat5 USB Extender product line to include a larger number of USB 2.0 Extender solutions. The product line includes entire range of Icron USB 2.0 Extender products and a four port USB 2.0 over IP server. The available options are Icron USB Ranger 2201, Icron USB Ranger 2101, Icron USB Ranger 2104, Icron USB Ranger 2212, Icron USB Ranger 2204, Icron WiRanger Wireless USB Extender, Icron USB Ranger 2224 Fiber Optic Extender, and Icron USB Ranger 2244 Fiber Optic Extender. People looking for USB options are now sure to find something that will meet their needs.

KVMSwitchTech has also streamlined the Video Extender portion of their product line. Customers who are looking for Cat5 HDMI Extender solutions will be happy to know that all Cat5e/Cat6 HDMI Splitter extender products now include the appropriate number of receivers for each transmitter type. Whether purchasing 2, 4, or 8 port splitter extenders, there is no need to worry about whether the full complement of receivers will be included. These extender units are used in airports, hospital, digital signage, home theater, government, movie theaters, malls, and tradeshow applications. KVMSwitchTech plans on bringing these kit options to the VGA Extender and DVI Extender products in the near future as well. The exception to this would be the fully customizable HDMI Matrix routing Switcher. It supports Cat5e/Cat6 and HDMI connectors for inputs or outputs for a total of 64 different configurations. It offers full configuration ability to include field upgradable modules.

About KVMSwitchTech:

If the number of options and type of adapters seems daunting, feel free to contact KVMSwitchTech through either email or phone. Their dedicated and professional staff has decades of experience in all types of video extender and KVM extender products. They are available by phone with no need to navigate through a complex directory system, and can help design a special configuration system from planning through implementation.

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Airbrush Action Magazine has launched the largest offering of airbrush instructional content on the internet through Airbrush.TV, offering more than 100 of its instructional DVD and VHS titles, demos, and artist interviews, all in one place. Airbrush.TV will feature pay-per-view and free streaming of full-length titles and newly shot short step-by-step demos and interviews with industry-leading artists and manufacturers

We had the vision for Airbrush.TV for many yearslong before anyone elsebut held out for fear of stepping on our vendors toes and perhaps affecting their sales, said Cliff Stieglitz, Airbrush Actions publisher. But, with the ability to include art store/airbrush retailers as affiliates, we finally gave the project the green light.

Viewers will able to watch titles such as Ultimate Airbrush Effects with Terry Hill, Power Skulls with Eddie Davis, Power Portraits, Pinstriping Basics, Dagger Pinstriping, Introduction to Airbrushing, the super popular Cross-Eyed series, and the rest, on the internet and smart devices. You can view full-length instructional DVD’s, on airbrushing and other subjects, online for only $ 4.95 per view, for three days. Viewers can instantly watch pay-per-view and free titles streaming over the Internet to the smart device of your choice.

For more information about Airbrush.TV and Airbrush Action Magazine, visit http://www.airbrushaction.com

About Airbrush Action Magazine:

Airbrush Action, established in 1985, is the longest running airbrush magazine in history, and is distributed internationally through Barnes & Noble, Books A Million, 7-11, all branches of the military, and many other mainstream outlets. Airbrush Action is edited for airbrush enthusiasts, art professionals, and covers all popular applications of airbrushing, including body art, automotive custom painting, T-shirt airbrushing, tattoo art, pin-up art, hobby/model uses, illustration, fine art, and much more.

For interview opportunities and media requests, please contact Bridget Dean at 540.842.7776 or bridgetdeanpr(at)gmail(dot)com.

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Last month, with the holiday season just around the corner, Jennifer Kliesing was preparing to give her husband the ultimate gift: one of her kidneys. In June, her husband Jeremiah had suffered two heart attacks and was subsequently implanted with the SynCardia temporary Total Artificial Heart at Texas Heart Institute (THI) at St. Lukes Episcopal Hospital in Houston. When Jeremiahs kidney function had not returned after several months, Jennifer had been tested and approved as a match for her husband. However, on Nov. 11, a matching donor heart and kidney became available, and Jeremiah received the dual transplant he had been waiting for.

I know every wife says she loves her husband, but Jeremiah and I have always had something extra, Jennifer wrote in an email to SynCardia after her husband received the Total Artificial Heart. I was terrified several times that I would go through the rest of my life without him, and SynCardia let him live hes thrilled to be here.

Jeremiah suffered his first heart attack at home on June 5, and was admitted to the local VA hospital. Doctors told him the heart attack had caused so much damage that doing a bypass was no longer an option. Five days later, he suffered a second heart attack in the hospital and wouldve died if not for 20 people spending a total of five hours doing CPR to keep him alive. Clinging to life, Jeremiah was transferred to THI, where he was sedated, intubated, on biventricular support and undergoing dialysis. To save Jeremiahs life, on July 24, THI doctors implanted SynCardias Total Artificial Heart to bridge him to a heart transplant.

We are thankful for each other, said Jennifer. We have each enriched the others life by being a constant source of support during rough times and a constant source of joy all the time. We are thankful for God who is The Third in our marriage, and wraps his arms around us both. We are profoundly thankful for friends and family and medical staff worldwide for ushering in all manner of technology and wisdom that saved Jeremiah’s life, and supported us both with attention and concern, food and money, and thousands of prayers.

Jeremiah was discharged from the hospital with his new donor heart and kidney on Nov. 29, 2011. For the holidays, the couple is planning on hosting a small gathering with close family at their home on Christmas Eve, and a quiet movie marathon on Christmas Day. Jennifer says their New Years resolutions for 2012 are to be advocates for organ donation, to seek a meeting with their donor family and to inspire as many folks as possible to love each other and be peaceful towards one another.

About the SynCardia temporary Total Artificial Heart

SynCardia Systems, Inc. manufactures the worlds first and only FDA, Health Canada and CE approved Total Artificial Heart. Originally used as a permanent replacement heart, the Total is currently approved as a bridge to transplant for people dying from end-stage heart failure affecting both sides of the heart (biventricular failure). More than 950 implants account for more than 230 patient years of life.

Similar to a heart transplant, SynCardias Total Artificial Heart replaces both failing heart ventricles and the four heart valves. It is the only device that eliminates the symptoms and source of end-stage biventricular heart failure and pumps up to 9.5 liters per minute through both ventricles. This high volume of safe blood flow helps speed the recovery of vital organs, helping make the patient a better transplant candidate.

Fast Company ranked SynCardia#20 among the Worlds 50 Most Innovative Companies for giving mobility to artificial heart recipients.

Website: http://www.syncardia.com

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Twitter: @SynCardia

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Dolphin Encounters on Blue Lagoon Island has launched its first app entitled Dolphin Fun Facts! available for free from iTunes. Designed for download for both iPad and iPhone, the educational application was created for users to make a connection with dolphins and to inspire conservation actions.

The apps available about dolphins were mainly games or entertainment, and we wanted to provide a free educational app that would give the user an excellent general background about dolphins as well as ways to preserve and protect them and their environment, said Robert Meister, Managing Director of Dolphin Encounters.

We are always looking for engaging ways for people to connect and learn about marine mammals. We felt there was a real need for an educational marine mammal app and we are happy to have created one, which we believe is the first of its kind available.

Appropriate for all ages, Dolphin Fun Facts! was developed by the Educational Department of Dolphin Encounters and its not-for-profit Dolphin Encounters-Project BEACH which provides educational programs to local and visiting students.

The application contains photos, videos, sounds and information about the natural history of dolphins, research, behaviours and husbandry.

iPads in particular have become an important teaching tool at home and in classrooms and we felt an educational app was a perfect way to extend what we teach thousands of students every year through our educational programs at Dolphin Encounters, adds Annette Dempsey, Education Director and Assistant Marine Mammal Director at Dolphin Encounters. We have had excellent feedback from users regarding the content and ease of use of the app. It is as close as you can get to dolphins without getting wet. ????

Since 1989, Dolphin Encounters on Blue Lagoon Island has offered visitors to The Bahamas from around the world a unique opportunity to interact with friendly marine mammals in an unparalleled all-natural marine habitat. Home to Atlantic Bottlenose dolphins, including the internationally famous Flipper, as well as California Sea Lions which include the stars of the movie Andre, this leading attraction continues to set the worldwide standard for swim with dolphin programs and sea lion encounters.

Dolphin Encounters Project BEACH (Bahamas Education Association for Cetacean Health) conducts numerous educational and outreach programs. To participate in a program or sponsor a program please call Annette Dempsey at 394-2200.

For more information about Blue Lagoon Island visit http://www.bahamasbluelagoon.com, and Dolphin Encounters visit http://www.dolphinencounters.com, call 242-363-7150 (general inquiries) or 242-363-1003 (reservations). Like Dolphin Encounters on Facebook and/or follow on Twitter at DolphinEncountr.????????

It can be downloaded at http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/dolphin-fun-facts!/id465940515?mt=8.

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GetGoingTraining just released a new Ableton Live DJ tutorial to help beginner to intermediate users learn the fundamentals of Digital Djing with all versions of Ableton Live. The sixteen chapter video also covers how to use effects, midi controllers, samples and warp tracks for performance. GetGoing’s new partnership with Playloop Records has made it possible to include the mp3 source music for students to follow along and learn instantly.

http://www.getgoingtraining.com

This Ableton DJ tutorial was created for CDJ and vinyl based DJ’s making the transition to software based performance. Also because Ableton Live is a more affordable than traditional DJ hardware, its the starting point for a lot of beginners and the new standard for professional DJs today, says Paul Ainsworth, Marketing Director for GetGoing.

The Ableton tutorial video is not just a walk-through of Ableton’s features, but project based training on how the program can be used to DJ professionally, says Eric Peterson, GetGoing Instructor and Los Angeles based DJ, engineer and producer.

The HD-Video version of the GetGoing Ableton Live DJ tutorial can be downloaded instantly or ordered on CD/DVD-ROM. Lessons can be viewed on iPhone, Mac or Windows computers. “GetGoing on the Go” with the mobile video version. The HD download edition of the course retails for $ 19.99. This Ableton Live DJ tutorial is great for all versions of the audio software.

For more information and free chapters check out the GetGoing Ableton Live DJ tutorial page.

http://bit.ly/GetGoing_Ableton_DJ_Tutorial

About GetGoingTraining: GetGoing creates project based software tutorial videos for Ableton Live, DVD Studio Pro, Final Cut Pro, Photoshop and more for Android, Mac, iPhone and Windows OS. With an expanding library of affordable courses, the company has established itself as a trusted content provider for accelerated education.

GetGoing YouTube – http://www.youtube.com/getgoingtraining

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Santa Claus has arrived to Hollywood! Winter Wonderland, produced by the Friends of L. Ron Hubbard Foundation, kicked off the season with the 80th anniversary of the Hollywood Christmas Parade. Free entertainment was organized for the community and parade attendees including Emmy Award Winning recording artist Antonio de Carlo, movie star Miguel Angel Rodriguez, and childrens songs and dance from the Cri Cri Club amongst many others. Once the parade started, Latin television entertainer Suliana Gonzalez and movie and TV actor Gino Montesinos (SpongeBob SquarePants Movie) hosted the event.

As part of the festivities, over 1000 children from charitable organizations were hosted at Winter Wonderland, including the Vista Del Mar Orphanage, Youth Justice Coalition, Lula Washington Dance Theater, Troys Project for Humanity, the Covenant House California, Ettie Lee Orphanage and Casa Esperanza Group Home. Santa Claus was there to greet the children.

Winter Wonderland has now become a Hollywood tradition bringing a message of peace and joy to tens of thousands of Angelenos and visitors alike during the holiday season. Twenty-eight years ago, writer and humanitarian L. Ron Hubbard donated the first giant Christmas tree to the children of Hollywood, a tradition that has been continued every holiday season by the Friends of L. Ron Hubbard.

L. Ron Hubbards Winter Wonderland has become a holiday destination that families return to year after year parents who came to visit and take a photo with Santa when they were youngsters are now bringing their own children to see and take photos with St. Nick. A local neighbor said that he has been coming every year for 20 years and has created a collection of his photos with Santa! All in the spirit of Christmas. The set is so beautifully decorated that many visitors use photos taken there for their personal Christmas cards.

Winter Wonderland is now open daily, weekdays from 5pm to 10pm and weekends from 2pm to 10pm. Free shows are also put on during the weekdays and weekends; stop by, you never know who you might get to see! The free entertainment will continue all month long. All are welcome to come and can enjoy Santas house and a towering 60 Christmas Tree surrounded by snowy hills and smaller trees, all lit in bright holiday colors.

For more information on Winter Wonderland and its hours of operation this holiday season and how to receive your free gift from Santa, go to http://www.lronhubbardwinterwonderland.org or call 323-953-3292.

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Lets face it, “Breaking Dawn” is everywhere and the fascination with Forks favorite family, the Cullens, is riding high and doesnt seem to be declining any time soon. Whether its the cool, sophistication of Rosalie or the quirky, edginess of Alice, tweeners to grandmothers everywhere want to dress like and look like the Cullens. In a new series of video tutorial postings, Beloved Beautys Kim Gravel gives step by step instructions of how anyone can achieve these make up looks. Kim explains, I admit it. I am obsessed with all things Twilight and Breaking Dawn! I love the distinctive looks the movie achieved for each character and so I want to show everyone how they can get those same looks with some simple techniques and tricks. This is what make-up is all about. Having fun and trying something new and exciting. In addition to the new Breaking Dawn make-up tutorial videos, Beloved Beauty has a number of other video tutorials available on their website, demonstrating bronzer application, lip stick application, false eye lash application and more.????

About Beloved Beauty:

Beloved Beauty is a new cosmetic line recently launched nationwide by national recording group Beloved. The cosmetics are sold primarily on site at faith-based women’s conferences, which includes a large group Beauty Tips & Secrets demonstration accompanied by individual consultations. The Beloved Beauty conferences have been so wildly successful, many operating at sold-out capacity, not only because of the great products but also for the uplifting message conveyed that everyone is beautiful, inside and out. The Beloved Beauty Effect encourages each woman to embrace who you are and do the best with what youve got. This transparent and authentic approach to beauty has women coming back time and time again for much more than a tube of lipstick.

About Kim Gravel:

Kim is available for radio spots and television segments as a contributor or commentator in discussions of Beloved Beauty and general womens issues. Kim competed in the Miss America pageant as Miss Georgia in 1991 and served as US Goodwill Ambassador to Japan. Kim has worked for Revlon and Christian Dior as make-up artist; served as National Cosmetology Association spokesperson; and served as a make-up artist and stylist to over 100 fashion shows and photo shoots. Kim has been speaking to and inspiring audiences for over 20 years. Her signature style that combines humor, compassion, authenticity, and relatability results in audiences feeling uplifted and empowered. Kim is also a seasoned television host and interviewer. She has logged thousands of hours as a host of award-winning talk shows “Friends & Neighbors” and “Atlanta Live”. Her comfortable style and solid reputation have made her one of the most sought after interviewers in Atlanta for publicists, authors, actors and public figures. Combining her expertise skills of communication and leadership, Kim is also a certified Life Coach. Kim works with people in large groups as well as on an individual basis. Her compassionate yet straight forward “Dr. Phil-esqe” style keeps her in high demand as a Life Coach, mentor and adviser. As lead singer and songwriter of recording group Beloved, Kim entertains and sings to thousands across the country every year, including hosting the sold-out Beloved women’s conference annually in Atlanta. Kim has been managing people and projects for many years in the corporate world in the area of cosmetics, property management and construction. Even with all her business endeavors, she still finds time to raise her two boys, Beau and Blanton with husband Travis. Kim is represented by New York based N.S. Bienstock, Inc. talent agency; Agents Adam Leibner and Samantha Marpe.

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Profiles in History, run by Joe Maddalena, is gearing up for their biggest month of Auctions ever. This Saturday is Debbie Reynolds The Auction Part II and features Marilyn Monroe costumes from Let’s Make Love, Niagra and Bus Stop as well as Charlie Chaplins 1918 Bell & Howell Model 2709 35mm camera and the Panavision PSR 35mm camera used by George Lucas to film Star Wars.

Then on December 15 & 16th is the Icons of Hollywood Auction truly lives up to its title. With lots from The Wizard of Oz that include the screen used close-up pair of Ruby Slippers ($ 2,000,000-3,000,000) that are from the climax of the film when Judy Garland clicks here heels together three times and says, “There’s no place like home.” To go with the slippers you can bid on Judy Garland’s blue and white gingham pinafore dress, one of the most recognizable costumes in film history ($ 200,000-$ 300,000). Finally, you can own the Cowardly Lion costume that was worn when the Cowardly Lion first meets Dorothy on the Yellow Brick Road and sings If I were King of the Forest ($ 2,000,000 – $ 3,000,000).

From Back to the Future III you can own the screen used DeLorean time machine ($ 400,000-$ 600,000). This is the only surviving DeLorean in private hands from the Back to the Future trilogy. This particular car was used in the 1955 drive-in movie scene when Michael J. Fox drives it into the past and lands in 1885 to find Doc. From the second Back to the Future is Thomas F. Wilson’s Griff Tannen Pitbull hoverboard ($ 15,000-$ 20,000). Other items from the Back to the Future trilogy include Michael J. Fox’s Marty McFly jacket from Back to the Future, a complete Marty hero Mattel-brand hoverboard from Back to the Future II, and Christopher Lloyd’s Doc shirt from Back to the Future. Overall, there will be over 100 items from Back to the Future — easily the largest collection of props and memorabilia ever assembled from the trilogy. Part of the proceeds from this section of the auction will benefit the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinsons Research.

Additional iconic items in the auction include Marilyn Monroe’s wedding ring from her marriage to Joe DiMaggio ($ 300,000-500,000) and a Marilyn Monroe nude painting by Earl Moran ($ 70,000-$ 90,000), Bela Lugosi’s iconic cape from Dracula ($ 1,500,000-2,000,000), Elizabeth Taylor’s extravagant on set trailer from Cleopatra ($ 50,000-75,000), Howard Terpning’s poster artwork for Cleopatra featuring Elizabeth Taylor, Richard Burton and Rex Harrison ($ 60,000-80,000), Steve McQueen’s racing suit from Le Mans ($ 200,000-$ 300,000), Soviet cosmonaut Svetlana Savitskaya’s flown Sokol-KV-2 space suit ($ 200,000-300,000), a very rare early Gemini Program G-2C spacesuit, helmet and gloves with G-5C boots ($ 150,000-250,000), a screen used 1969 Dodge Charge “General Lee” jump car from The Dukes of Hazzard ($ 40,000-60,000), the Central Perk signature orange couch from Friends ($ 4,000-6,000) as well as the familiar yellow peephole frame from Monicas apartment. There are over 1200 lots in the Icons of Hollywood sale.

Then on December 17th the Icons of Animation Auction will be held where you will find 641 lots of original production cells, concept art and model sheets highlighted by the earliest known color production cell of Mickey Mouse from 1932 Parade of the Award Nominees ($ 80,000-120,000). Also to be sold is original Charles Schulz Peanuts Great Pumpkin daily comic strip artwork ($ 20,000-30,000), a monumental-scale production background with Maleficent cel from Sleeping Beauty ($ 60,000-80,000) and original Dentzel carousel horse Walt Disney purchased for Disneyland and gifted to his very first Imagineer Roger Broggie ($ 30,000-50,000).

ABOUT PROFILES IN HISTORY

Founded in 1985 by Joseph Maddalena, Profiles in History (http://www.profilesinhistory.com) is the nation’s leading dealer in guaranteed-authentic original historical autographs, letters, documents, vintage signed photographs and manuscripts. Born into a family of antiques dealers in Rhode Island, Joseph “Joe” Maddalena learned early on how to turn his passion of collecting historical autographs into a career. Needing to support himself, Joe turned to his hobby of buying and selling historical documents as a potential way to earn revenue. On weekends he scoured old Hollywood bookstores for letters and rare books. Upon graduation from Pepperdine, Joe pursued his passion to become a full-time dealer of historical documents, and opened his first office in 1985. A lifetime member of the Manuscript Society, Joe is widely recognized as the nation’s leading authority on entertainment memorabilia and historical documents. Profiles in History has established itself as the worlds largest auctioneer of original Hollywood memorabilia, having held some of the most prestigious and successful auctions of Hollywood memorabilia and owning virtually every Guinness Book record prices for original screen-used memorabilia. With an extensive network of dealers, collectors, and institutions, Profiles in History is proud to play an important role in the preservation of motion picture history. Prior Profiles in History Hollywood auctions highlights include a full-scale model T-800 Endoskeleton from Terminator 2: Judgment Day ($ 488,750); Marilyn Monroes Diamonds dress from Gentlemen Prefer Blondes ($ 356,500); Luke Skywalkers light saber from Star Wars ($ 240,000); Margaret Hamiltons Wicked Witch hat from The Wizard Of Oz ($ 230,000); and The Invisible Man 1933 one-sheet movie poster ($ 230,000). Most recently from the history-making Debbie Reynolds Auction in June 2011, Profiles in History sold the Marilyn Monroe “Subway” Dress from The Seven Year Itch for $ 5.52M, the Marilyn Monroe signature red-sequined showgirl gown from Gentlemen Prefer Blondes for $ 1.44M and the Audrey Hepburn Ascot Dress from My Fair Lady for $ 4.44M. In addition, Joe Maddalena is the star of SyFy’s hit show, Hollywood Treasure. With already 24 episodes aired, Hollywood Treasure is gearing up for an exciting return in 2012.

Media Contacts:

Nancy Seltzer, Nancy Seltzer & Associates

Phone: 323 938 3562, e-mail: nseltzer(at)nsapr(dot)com

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Project Redstorm on demand Virtual video series featuring Fitness Celebrity Nancy Di Nino is now available for her official fan page members, limited engagement only at http://www.facebook.com/nancydininofitnesscelebrity.

Project RedStorm s Official DVD launch is scheduled for 2012, yet, Nancy gives her avid worldwide fans a sneak peak on what is up and coming in 2012 taking you behind the scenes of her reality video. Project RedStorm gives you a back stage pass to this Chameleon of Fitness . From her Fab- u-lous lifestyle, VIP appearances , interviews, on set photoshoots, and of course her unorthodox training segments .

First up, Project RedStorm presents Dare to be down, dirty and dynamic with her grueling workouts alongside her strength and conditioning coach. G.I. RedStorm takes you to the base with her military and functional training style that is bound to shed those pounds to a lean stellar physique. Join Nancy and let her be your Virtual Personal Trainer on demand.

Catapulting herself to fitness celebrity status Nancy Di Nino is a Personal Trainer, Cover Model and Media Personality fusing fitness, fashion, beauty, and Bravado all in one dynamic package. But dont be fooled Nancy is a chameleon of fitness and ready to take her fans through the reality of rolling with Project Redstorm. As a fitness expert, Nancys vast knowledge of nutrition and training allows her to inspire fitness enthusiasts worldwide being their on demand Virtual Personal Trainer.

Project Redstorm on demand allows me to have a presence and virtual reality that I can share with people right from the comfort of home. A personal virtual trainer is as good as it gets being one on one right at your finger tips. Says Nancy Di Nino

To access this limited virtual video engagement please become a fan at Facebook.com/nancydininofitnesscelebrity

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Splashtop Inc., the worldwide leader in cross-device computing, today announced that Splashtop Remote Desktop is available for the Kindle Fire. Splashtop Remote Desktop enhances the capabilities of the Kindle Fire to make it more than an eReader or way to consume content. With Splashtop Remote Desktop, Kindle Fire users can remotely access PCs and Macs with full audio and video from a private network or over the Internet.

Splashtop Remote Desktop eliminates the need to transfer, convert or sync files and multimedia from a PC or Mac with a Kindle Fire. Important work files and office applications, such as Outlook, PowerPoint, Keynote, Excel and Word, are easily accessed with this app. Content for personal entertainment, including movies, music, photos and even 3D games, can also be viewed remotely.

Now you can not only curl up with your Kindle Fire to read a good book, but can run whatever software you have on your Mac or PC, said Mark Lee, CEO and co-founder of Splashtop. Adding Splashtop to the Kindle Fire simply makes this hot product hotter.

Splashtop Remote Desktop enhances the Kindle Fire by enabling users to view and edit:

????PowerPoint and Keynote with full animations and sound
????Microsoft Outlook with folders and archives
????Excel and Word applications
????A computers browser including personal bookmarks, favorite plug-ins, and extensions
????Quicken, iPhoto and other computer programs not available on the Amazon App Store

In addition, other advantages to using Splashtop Remote Desktop include the ability to:

????Watch Flash videos (Hulu, Yahoo Video, etc.) and DVDs
????Access your full iTunes or Windows Media library to watch videos
????Listen to music stored on your computer
????Play online, PC and Mac games
????Support connection over the Internet

Splashtop Remote Desktop can be downloaded $ 2.99 USD from the Amazon Appstore for Android at http://www.amazon.com/Splashtop-Inc-Remote-Desktop/dp/B004O3YGMC/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=mobile-apps&qid=1321386392&sr=1-1

Once downloaded, install the free Splashtop Streamer on any computer with Windows 7, Vista, XP, or Mac OS X 10.6 or higher installed.

Kindle Fire users can easily setup and use Splashtop Remote Desktop with its simple, intuitive interface.

Watch a short video of Splashtop Remote Desktop on the Kindle Fire at http://youtu.be/Tl6tgKNAj3Q

About Splashtop

Splashtop aspires to touch peoples lives by delivering the best-in-class cross-device computing experience bridging tablets, phones, computers and TVs. Splashtops products have shipped on more than 100 million devices from HP, Lenovo, Dell, Acer, Sony, Asus and other partners. Splashtop Remote Desktop, XDisplay, Whiteboard, CamCam and others are top-selling apps in over 60 countries on Apple App Store, Google Android Market, HP App Catalog and Amazon Appstore for Android, delighting millions of mobile users with high-performance, interactive access to their favorite applications, media content and files anytime, anywhere.

For businesses that require secure, managed connectivity among devices and cloud services, Splashtop Pro is the answer. With Splashtop Pro, IT and service providers can mobilize a workforce in less than 30 minutes. Users can enjoy consumer-class experience on their devices while meeting corporate security and compliance requirements.

Splashtop products are highly rated by users and have received many prestigious awards — Most Innovative Product award from PC World, the Best of Whats New award from Popular Science and Best of 2011 CES award from LAPTOP Magazine. Splashtop is headquartered in San Jose with teams in Beijing, Hangzhou, Shanghai and Taipei. For more information, visit splashtop.com.

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DNA Response offers its customers a relaxing Black Friday/Cyber Monday shopping experience. The company will run the promotion from Friday through Monday for most of its online stores and will not limit sales as long as product supplies last.

To take advantage of fantastic discount deals, customers do not have to rush to a mall at 3 am or stay up all night to monitor when deals are activated on their favorite websites. Instead, they can take advantage of great savings any time between Friday, November 25th through Monday, November 28th. Special codes will be displayed on the product pages, instructing customers how to enter codes during the check-out process.

Jay Kordich juicers from the Father of Juicing himself will be on sale for 15% to 30% off; MagnaBlade breakthrough shaving razor sharpener 32% discount; Comodynes Self-tanning Towelettes will be available at 20% discount just in time for tropical vacations; Brainetics Math Games DVD sets perfect gift for both math loving and math phobic students in your family will be offered at $ 15 discount.

Black Friday is the peak of the shopping season, said Ranjit Mulgaonkar, President and CEO of DNA Response. Online shoppers have become extremely savvy and knowledgeable about finding the best deals. In addition to offering the best product prices in 90% of searches for the majority of DNAs online stores, we also would like to take the stress of limited product quantities and hours out of our customers holiday shopping experience.

About DNA Response.

DNA Response, Inc. (DNA) provides turnkey e-commerce, online marketing, and order management services to companies in the $ 300 Billion direct response market. DNA clients sell products direct to consumers using TV, radio, print catalogs, web and mobile as their sales channels. DNAs ECOM2TM platform utilizes state-of-the art cloud computing technologies and services to improve operational efficiency by reducing transaction costs, eliminating credit card declines, and lowering order cancellations and product returns, while simultaneously increasing online revenue for our clients. DNA provides universal order management for processing orders in real time from all the sales channels with full visibility to the business for the clients. DNA generates incremental revenues and helps build a brand for our clients by providing comprehensive e-commerce and online marketing services.

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Burnaware Technologies proudly announces the release of its new line of disc burning tools intended for all categories of users from novices to professionals dealing with disc burning on a daily basis. The product line currently consists of three products: Free, Home and Pro editions. The free version of the program is the core of the line and offers most of its features. Home and Pro editions feature several additional functions that allow users to facilitate certain typical tasks, such as disc-to-disc copying and multi-drive burning.

BurnAware Free is a full-fledged disc burning solution offering a complete set of features necessary for creating CD, DVD and Blu-Ray (BD) discs with data, music and video. The program fully supports the creation of multisession and bootable CDs and DVDs, creation of high-quality Audio CDs from MP3, WAV, WMA, OGG and FLAC music collections, burning of disc images and creation of backup ISO images of any discs.

The data burning capabilities of the program encompass full support of CD-R/RW, DVD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW, BD-R/RE and DVD-RAM media (including high-capacity double-layer discs) and support of UDF, Bridge and ISO9660 file systems (including Joliet Unicode extensions). BurnAware Free is capable of creating bootable CD and DVD discs using configurable El Torito options: emulation type, sectors, platform type, load segment and boot message.

BurnAware Free is also an efficient tool for ISO image creation and burning, creation of DVD Video, MP3 CD/DVD and Audio CD discs that can be played on any compatible hardware, from home audio systems to car A/V centers.

The paid Home version of BurnAware offers the same functionality as the free edition, but is also capable of quickly creating exact copies of CD, DVD and Blu-Ray BD discs, as well as recovering files from different disc sessions and extracting tracks from Audio CDs.

The most complete version, BurnAware Pro, includes the features of the Free and Home editions and allows users to burn several discs at once using any number of drives installed in or connected to the system.

Our initial idea was to create a compact and easy to use tool, a kind of a ‘one size fits all’ solution for disc burning that would have nearly all the blows and whistles of the most advanced solutions on the market and yet be small and affordable. We ended up segmenting the product and splitting its functionality between three editions, the free one being the most functional. I hope our clients will appreciate our efforts and will like the intuitiveness of the burning process in BurnAware, says Val Gittes, the Lead Developer of the program.

All BurnAware solutions are compatible with major Windows versions (Windows NT/2000/XP/Vista/7 (32 and 64-bit) and do not require the .NET framework to be installed.

Pricing and Availability

BurnAware Free can be downloaded and used free of charge without any limitations. Home and Pro versions cost $ 29.95 and $ 39.95, respectively. Additional license options include free lifetime upgrades for Home ($ 89.95) and Pro ($ 119.95) versions. Customers interested in obtaining enterprise-level licenses can contact the developers directly for a quote for business (up to 300 users) and corporate (up to 5000 users) licensing options. Both of them are supplied with a digitally signed MSI installer and come with 1 year of free upgrades. Detailed descriptions of BurnAware products, their free trial versions and an online FAQ section can be found at burnaware.com.

The software can be purchased from Cleverbridge.com, the official Ecommerce provider of BurnAware products. Local wires, PayPal and major credit cards (VISA, MasterCard, Amex and Discover) are accepted.

About Burnaware Technologies

Founded in 2007, Burnaware Technologies is a small team of professional software developers. The company currently offers a single line of disc burning tools and plans to keep developing it to help users save time and fulfill their CD, DVD and Blu-Ray burning tasks in a more efficient manner.

For more information go to: http://www.burnaware.com.

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LotSoft, a domestic digital entertainment software developer, announced its 2011 Thanksgiving Promo – Presenting 10,000 copies of desirable DVD & Video software gifts (Valued $ 300,000 in all). Besides, participants can play a dedicatedly prepared funny game, and the winner will earn a chance of gifting BDlot Video Converter to their friends and families. From Nov 18th to 28th, all website masters, bloggers, forum admin, and social media stars are warmly welcome to spread a word on this fulfilling event.

Follow up and get the details at: http://www.bdlot.com/special-offer/

“Thanksgiving is really about giving thanks and showing love and appreciation for family, friends, and the blessings in our lives. So through our 2011 LotSoft Thanksgiving Promo, we give customers the very reasons pulling their intimates closer together than before.” said Alex Lee, CEO at LotSoft.

Specific Promotional Details:

#1 Giveaway 10,000 copies of BDlot DVD Clone Ultimate, Valued 300,000 USD

The up-to-the-minute DVD copy software which is made for protecting and reproducing users purchased DVD movies. Flexibly offers 7 DVD cloning modes in all and as Jade Ferreira Petronilla at SuperDownloads acclaimed BDlot DVD Clone Ultimate can make copies of DVDs from a unique technology that ensures a fast and extremely accurate result.

#2 Funny Thanksgiving Game

The winner will earn a chance of gifting BDlot Video Converter to their friends and families – the game is intriguing and simple. After completing the answer, visitors will get a form to input one intimates email, and then LotSoft will send out a license code as well as a warm wish. As an all-in-one video converter solution, BDlot Video Converter is regarded as one of the most desired digital gifts.

#3 $ 10 Thanksgiving Discount Coupon – THANKSGIVING – for ALL BDlot Products

If users miss this giveaway and need to backup their purchased DVD movies onto computer and mobile devices or blank DVD discs, convert videos to solve playback problem or fit video resolution on particular mobile display, they can save big on this preferential order page: http://www.bdlot.com/buy.htm. Instantly save $ 10 by inputting THANKSGIVING, a long-term discount coupon for all BDlot products.

About LotSoft:

LotSoft, (http://www.bdlot.com/) a leading multimedia software provider, specialized on DVD/Video conversion and backup solution since the foundation in 2006. The company has delivered its professional and innovative applications to more than 8,000,000 satisfied customers all over the world, especially, in USA, Canada, United Kingdom, Australia, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, etc.

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NYChessKids will be holding their December Camp this year during winter recess from December 26-30 at P.S. 116: The Mary Lindley Murray School, located at 210 E. 33rd St. At previous camps, students from all over the city have come to take part in the great fun and learning experiences that chess offers. The goal of the camp is to foster an environment of learning and fun, so that students are happy before and after the day.

The schedule for each day of the chess camp will remain consistent, however, every lesson will vary day-to-day. Beginning with a warm-up session and a tournament-style session, every activity afterwards will change each day.

Students will take part in chess-related tasks like puzzle solving, lessons on demonstration boards and analysis sessions.

At the NYChessKids camp, students will be paired off with kids of similar age and playing skill. Special study groups are offered for very young children and advanced students. The camp also offers instruction to the newest, youngest beginners (as young as 3 1/2 to 4 years old).

It is important that each student has a great time and really utilizes their abilities.

Full day students will focus on chess for the majority of the morning starting at 9 a.m. and will spend the afternoon on outdoor exercises. A tournament-style game will be conducted at the end of the camp day, which will end at 5 p.m. Students participating in half-day camp will be working on chess for the majority of the time from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Drinks, snack and lunch will be provided for students, but kids can bring their own snacks too!

During breaks, students can watch movies, play video games, play more chess/bughouse, or do physical exercises in the gym. For very motivated students, the breaks are a tremendous opportunity for gaining specialized instruction from a teacher.

One week for full-day students costs $ 340; one week for half-day students costs $ 225. Students can also choose to pay day-by-day rates at $ 75 for a full-day and $ 50 for a half day. Rates increase until December 10 and will be regular price after that.

There is no reason to spend your winter recess watching TV indoors when there is a great opportunity awaiting children. NYChessKids December Chess Camp will keep kids minds flowing throughout their break, with a fun and life-long skill.

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Upon the huge milestone of success of celebrating her 1 year anniversary to her JNL Clothing line, JNL is caught celebrating with a brisk roller blading workout session in one of her all time favorite t-shirt designs. Her JNL Clothing line was launched one year ago, and sales are still going strong and climbing.

Not only is JNL a clothing designer, she is also an ambassador of womens health and female wellness issues. She was once a fat and frumpy housewife who transformed into a mega model-mogul. She understands how it feels first hand to be overweight, out of shape, with little to no energy. Her love affair with fitness started after the birth of her children, and has not stopped. JNL is enjoying her fitness freedom now more than ever. This best-selling author and celebrity was sighted on South Beach, celebrating her fit body in a shiny metallic bikini with her famous Earn Your Shower training tank top, from her JNL FUSION workout method merchandise line. Obviously, she is showing the world that life is more fun when you are fit.

Also, she was spotted going to a private celebrity training facility, wearing a super pair of tight training pants, showing off a backside and booty that even cause Jennifer Lopez to be jealous . JNL was heading for possibly a JNL Fusion training method, which she will be releasing out on a complete 12 exercise dvd collection at http://www.JNLFusion.com . Her 2nd JNL Fusion World Conference will be held at a private Miami Beach Resort for her exclusive Master Trainers who come in from around the world to attend and be trained with JNL. Jennifer Nicole Lee is the Grand Master Trainer and creator of this revolutionary method. They must apply at http://www.JNLFusion.net and be carefully selected by JNL and her team of top experts.

From the latest celebrity paparazzi photos, its apparent that her JNL Fusion method is working, as her body is the billboard displaying to all that she is extremely healthy, with a happy smile to go with it.

For full story and more photos, visit http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-2061134/What-rock-rolling-body-Fitness-guru-Jennifer-Nicole-Lee-goes-skating-tiny-metallic-blue-bikini.htm

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Adultery is never ok, yet many couples will find themselves facing infidelity in their relationship. “Adultery, the Forgivable Sin” by Dr. Bonnie Eaker Weil counteracts the idea that an affair has to be the death knell of a relationship. Re-released under new distributor, Worthy Shorts, and available on Amazon (http://www.amazon.com/Adultery-Forgivable-Bonnie-Eaker-Weil/dp/1587768151/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1321019076&sr=8-1) in eBook format and via print on demand as well as through Waterside Productions website, this book provides an understanding why the affair might have happened as well as ways to deal with it.

“Adultery, the Forgivable Sin” encourages both partners to look at transgenerational patterns that may reveal a history of adultery as well as the circumstances in their own relationships and personal life. Starting with the clinical, but also addressing the emotional and psychological, Dr. Bonnie teaches you how balancing brain chemicals can help to finally cure the epidemic of adultery and get you to feel so you can fall back in love with your partner!

The book teaches couples how to create the same chemicals our bodies make when we are first falling in love and provides exercises couples can do together and individually to help move past the “elephant in the room” and toward a relationship where infidelity is not hanging over their heads.

The book explores:

When to stay or When to go?

When and how to confront the mistress?

How to confess and confront an affair.

What gory details to ask or not to ask the adulterer.

Adultery never happens to one person. It is a systemic event which, if unexamined, will continue to wreak havoc on later generations.

The book has been re-released by Waterside Publications, (http://www.worthyshorts.com/waterside), and was produced for them by Worthy Shorts CustomWorthy Editions (http://www.worthyshorts.com). Worthy Shorts provides a production, publication and distribution service for professionals and literary agencies.

Dr. Bonnie Weil is currently #1 in Google Rankings as well as a celebrity media personality. Credit for her strong internet standing is given to Alexis James of http://www.10thfloorpr.com for the writing of press releases/blogs. Dr. Bonnie has recently gone Mobile! Mobile Marketing and Virtual Assisting services provided by Renee Talon with Virtual Internet Professionals, email directly at virtualassist (at) comcast.net.

Text DATINGTIPS to 82257 to receive Tips and Updates from Dr. Bonnie!

Dr. Bonnie Eaker Weil, PhD, author of the 2010 NY Times Readers Choice Award winning book Make Up Dont Break Up with accompanying DVD Falling in Love and Staying In Love counsels couples considering breaking up, people who have committed adultery, and couples who want to strengthen their relationships damaged by resentment or unresolved anger, teaching people to fight to increase passion, bring back magic and restore the sizzle. Dr. Bonnie teaches Smart Heart Dialogue along with communication and connection tools, and counsels families and children.

Known as The Adultery Buster and the No. 1 Love Expert, she is the best-selling author of Adultery: The Forgivable Sin (adapted into a Lifetime movie starring actress Kate Jackson) Coming Nov 2011 as eBook, Make Up Don’t Break Up, Finding and Keeping Love for Singles and Couples (Revised edition Feb 2010, including DVD How to Fall in Love and Stay in Love for Singles and Couples), Can We Cure and Forgive Adultery?, How Not to (S)mother Your Man and Keep a Woman Happy, and Financial Infidelity.

Dr. Bonnie has appeared on a Discovery Health documentary titled “Unfaithful” and A&E on addictions. ABCs Good Morning America, a three-day series on NBCs The Today Show, The Oprah Winfrey Show five times, a four day series on Fox TV regarding dating. She appears frequently on ABC, Fox, CBS and NBC News, The View, 20/20, and CNN. Visit Dr. Bonnie at http://www.DoctorBonnie.com.

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To continue raising awareness about National Adoption Awareness Month, the Mixed Roots Foundation has partnered with KoreAm Journal, a Korean American monthly publication based in Los Angeles, CA to become the first charity to benefit from the Hollywood star studded Unforgettable annual fundraising gala event that will take place on Saturday, December 3, 2011 in Los Angeles, CA.????

Over the past 20 years since KoreAm was established, we have been covering various issues and topics that relate to adoptees, in particular, the Korean Adoptee community, stated KoreAm publisher James Ryu. Recently learning about the Mixed Roots Foundation and its founder, a Korean Adoptee herself, we thought it would be perfect timing to help provide a platform to introduce and launch the new foundation. I believe its very important for adoptees and their families to know there is a resource such as the Mixed Roots Foundation. We are very happy to support our first charity to benefit at our annual gala event, expressed Ryu.

As one of the ways to invite individuals and organizations to not only attend and support the “Unforgettable” gala fundraiser, Mixed Roots will also be working with Nisha Grayson in helping to create more awareness of the adoption experience by promoting her new documentary film called YOU FOLLOW: A Search for Ones Past. Grayson was adopted from Goa, India and will be going back to India for a second time to meet her birth mother for the first time whom she has been separated since her adoption at 6 months old. The film is directed by Sharmila Ray and produced by Brad Lavery at Lavery Productions based in Los Angeles, CA.

My goal for YOU FOLLOW is not only to share my own journey of adoption, but to really encourage others to share their own story, stated Grayson. There are so many of us out there and so many stories that have not been shared or even told. I hope my story will encourage other adoptees to learn more about who and what they are by taking that step of faith of not settling for less and to find out their own truth, their own story and to really understand and know where they come from,” further stated Grayson.

Mixed Roots will kick off the YOU FOLLOW contest which will invite everyone who has been touched by adoption to share their story. The grand prize winner will receive a free pair of tickets to attend the “Unforgettable” gala including featuring their story in a video that will be shown at the gala. The second prize is a framed picture of Goa, India and DVD copy of the YOU FOLLOW film (fall 2012). The final prize is Steve Jobs biography book collection and

12 month calendar of photos voted and taken by adopted children from all over the world.

To learn more about the “Unforgettable” gala, to support Nisha and her new film “YOU FOLLOW: A Search for One’s Past” or to find out how to participate in the YOU FOLLOW contest, please LIKE the Mixed Roots Foundation Facebook page, call 800.659.6958, email events(at)mixedrootsfoundation(dot)org, or visit http://www.mixedrootsfoundation.org for more information.

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Remembering Private Lamb, is a novel just published by Leon Cooper, a WWII combat veteran, based on one of his battle experiences.

In his Foreword to the book, Ed Harris, movie great, says the title character is based on a real live, vital young man who was one of the fallen, a fellow serviceman whose name has been changed. Lambs story has haunted Leon throughout his life. Cooper has written this book aiming to answer the vital questions surrounding his death: Who was this man? What had his life been before it was taken from him? What were his dreams? His hopes? Private Lamb is thus a personal symbol for Leon of all those who lost their lives, not only in Tarawa, but in all of the wars ever fought.

Many years later, as a civilian, Cooper writes this book with a sense of urgency to solve the mysteries surrounding Lambs life and death. Why did Lamb engage in such utterly reckless behavior during the battle? His medal cited bravery above and beyond the call of duty. Why was a Japanese officer buried in Lambs grave?

Cooper goes to Tokyo to clear up these mysteries. While there, he falls in love with a Japanese widow and quickly finds his lifeand his brides–caught up in a campaign, passionately fought and fiercely resisted, to make Japan apologize for its war crimes.

In solving the mysteries, Cooper takes us to:

–An old Pacific battleground;

–A controversial Japanese shrine;

–A Japanese courtroom;

–A storied New England town.

The case of the wrong body, Cooper learns, was a coverup by the government. He also learns that the Japanese officer, his brides father, was the monster who commanded The Rape of Nanking and other horrors.

Cooper solves the other mystery. Private Lamb died in order to prove to his father that he had been misjudgedthat he wasnt a coward, that he was as much a credit to his familys name as his father, General Lamb, had been.

Cooper decides that Lambs remains are best left in the old battlefield, where he died. The remains of the Japanese officer are exhumed from Lambs grave. Like evil Ahad of the Bible, his bones are chewed upon by dogs, then tossed into a furnace.

Remembering Private Lamb is available online at Amazon, at Barnes & Noble and at other outlets.

Paperback. 215 pages. Price $ 14.95. Published 2011.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Leon Cooper was a 90 Day Wonder, a WWII volunteer who received his commission in 90 days. Three of his four years Navy service were in the Pacific. He was a landing craft officer, Boat Group Commander for his ship, taking part in six major invasions, landing assault troops on the beaches of the enemy-held strongholds of Tarawa, Kwajelein, New Guinea, Guam, Philippines and Iwo Jima.

In civilian life, Cooper has been CEOs and also the CFOs of major corporations. During a ten-year period his marketing company sold his patented products throughout the world. He is now a film producer, screen writer and a published author of three books about the Pacific War. A widower and father of five children, he lives in Malibu, California.

He received his Bachelors Degree from the University of Illinois and did graduate studies at the University of Michigan.

MEDIA CONTACT for review copies and interviews:

Leon Cooper

leoncooper(at)verizon(dot)net

310-457-2832

http://www.rememberingprivatelamb.net

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Square has long believed that their disposable electronic cigarettes canand dohelp people cut down or even stop smoking cigarettes. That idea was recently supported in an Italian study posted on the BMC Public Health website, according to a new article by the American Counsel of Science and Health (ACSH).

The ACSH article states that electronic cigarettes stood up favorably in this first clinical trial. Results indicate that the electronic devices may not only be more effective than traditional nicotine replacement therapies (NRT) at helping people who want to quit smoking; e-cigarettes may also help cigarette smokers reduce their smokingeven those who express no interest in kicking the habit.

The small clinical trial was conducted on 40 healthy adults, who smoked regularly and had no expressed intention of quitting. Intervention was limited to providing each smoker in the study group electronic cigarettes and conducting a baseline assessment and four follow-up clinic visits. The smokers were simply told to use the e-cigarettes as they pleasedbut were not instructed to quit smoking regular cigarettes.

Over the next six months, 22.5 percent of the participants reported that they had completely quit smoking. Another 32.5 percent reported that they had cut down their cigarette consumption by at least half. In sum, over half of the smokers were able to quit or significantly cut down their cigarette use. This outcome is especially impressive, according to the article, considering that the six-month quit rate for approved cessation aids is well below 20 percentand those results are derived from smokers who want to quit and are followed closely in a clinical setting.

This trial simulated a real-life experience, where no motivation or support was offered to subjects to quit smoking, said ACSH advisor Dr. Mike Siegel, professor at Boston University’s School of Public Health. This could well be groundbreaking. Siegel indicated that he is excited to see the results of more extensive clinical trials, particularly involving subjects who are motivated to quit, stating, I am confident that the success rate will be significantly higher.

Moving from regular cigarettes to e-cigs can be a good health move. Jean-Fran?ois Etter, a researcher at the Institute of Social and Preventive Medicine in Geneva was recently quoted as stating that even though fake cigarettes still contain nicotine, smokers who use them are not exposed to some 4,000 toxic substances present in tobacco cigarettes.

Square 82 e-cigarettes are becoming a popular smoking alternative because they feel a lot like inhaling cigarette smokeyet only water vapor with little to no aroma is dispelled. The product does not produce dangerous secondhand smoke or stink up the room or clothes or breath. They can be used almost anywhere.

I have always wanted to quit smoking so I thought I would give this a try, said Lisa, a Square 82 reviewer on squaresmoke.com. I bought my 1st one 6 weeks ago. I smoke about 2 packs a day. I have not smoked a cigarette in 6 weeks. Square is awesome and its lasts about 4 or 5 days before I have to buy another one. Thanks s Squaresmoke!

For more information about Square 82 e-cigs, please visit the company website at http://www.squaresmoke.com or call 1-888-900-6896.

About Square

Squares electronic cigarettes offer smokers an inexpensive alternative to regular cigarettes or rechargeable e-cigs. The productwhich lasts about the same as two packs of cigarettes, but is priced like a single packdoes not generate second hand smoke, tar, or yellow teeth. Square Smoke is now available at select bars, restaurants, movie theaters, gas stations, and even convenience stores such as Chevron Gas Stations.

WARNING: Square 82 electronic cigarettes contain nicotine, a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. Square 82 products are not a smoking cessation product, and have not been tested as such. The product and the statement made within have not been evaluated by the US FDA. Square products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any condition, disorder, disease, or physical or mental condition. Keep out of reach of children.

Square Smoke does not endorse the use of e-cigarettes or e-cigarette products by minors and pregnant or nursing women. Those with pre-existing health conditions should consult with their doctor prior to using any e-cigarette.

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Just in time for the holidays, Nero? has added a new service to design and print beautiful custom photo books, 2012 calendars and greeting cards to its free Nero Kwik Media software.

If youre a PC user, making a high-quality photo book, calendar or greeting card with other services can be time-consuming and cumbersome, said Martin Stein, senior vice president of global products at Nero. Nero Kwik Media streamlines the whole process so you can get started faster and spend more time having fun being creative, he added. It provides everything you need to import and edit photos and create high-quality photo gifts and keepsakes, all in one application.

With Nero Kwik Media, consumers can complete a high-quality, ready-to-order photo book, 2012 calendar or greeting card in mere minutes. Photos in the Nero Kwik Media library can be tagged and filtered using facial recognition technology so they can be located quickly. Once the preferred photos, cover materials and background theme are selected, the software pre-populates the entire project.

Best of all, everything in Nero Kwik Media photo products can be customized so consumers have complete creative control. Pre-configured background themes and layouts can be edited and changed. A huge selection of themed clip art images, image masks and photo book styles can easily be applied to give every project a personal touch.

Create one-of-a-kind keepsakes to show grandparents how their grandchildren have grown throughout the year

Keep family traditions alive with pictures of relatives cooking their favorite dishes; include hand-written recipes to make a personalized cook book

Make bed time fun by creating customized childrens books with pictures of the kids and your own story lines

Let a serviceman know you are thinking of him at the holidays; send him a hardcopy book of fun family photos he can share with his buddies

The free Nero Kwik Media software enables consumers to manage, sync and share their photos, videos and music across PCs, Android smart phones and tablet devices. It also contains easy-to-use tools to edit and enhance photos, create entertaining slide shows, burn content to DVD and Blu-ray discs, and post photos and videos to Facebook, YouTube, Flickr and other online social networks with just one click.

Photo products ordered through Nero Kwik Media are printed regionally with the highest quality materials. They typically ship within five to 10 business days.

Visit http://kwikmedia.nero.com for details.

About Nero

Nero creates software applications and platforms that help consumers simply enjoy their photos, videos and music. Its free Nero Kwik Media platform enables consumers to access, enhance and share their digital content across PCs, smart phones, tablets and online social networks. Nero also produces a top-selling multimedia software suite, which contains powerful applications for media management, video editing, video converting, file back-up, content syncing and disc burning.

Nero has offices in Karlsbad, Germany; Glendale, Calif., USA; Yokohama, Japan; and Hangzhou, China.

Nero and its product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Nero AG. Other product and brand names may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners and do not imply affiliation with, sponsorship or endorsement by owners.

? 2011 Nero. All rights reserved.

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The Kickrest is a new product that fulfills a very important need the need to have a comfortable place to rest ones feet. Millions of Americans rest their feet on the living room coffee table because it is the only choice available. Founder Caleb Gurall created a way to eliminate this uncomfortable feeling with The Kickrest.

The product is a contoured foot pillow that can be placed on top of you coffee table at home, on the sofa, or on the floor at work at keep your feet comfortable when you dont have a recliner or ottoman. On top of the footrest is a detachable polar fleece cover that keeps feet warm and comfortable during movie night, game day, or any other time when you are on the sofa and looking for warmth and comfort.

Unlinke a regular pillow, the kickrest contains an integrated table grip technology that protects furniture from scratches and keeps the device stable so that it remains where it was placed originally. The result is a stable, comfortable, warm place for the feet, all in one package.

The Kickrest was created as a need to be comfortable during a Sunday football game. A rough version was created to add a little comfort instead of placing feet directly on the coffee table, which was uncomfortable and awkward. Immediately, friends of the inventor were taken with the design and wanted one of their own.

From the very start, we were encouraged by feedback from friends and family who tried the product. And with further research we realized that the majority of Americans have a use for the Kickrest on an everyday basisthe ultimate diagnosis was that form over function that plagues living and family rooms across America, says Caleb Gurall, inventor and now entrepreneur.

The primary source of comfort for the footrest is a memory foam cushion that has been ergonomically designed to cradle the contours of a persons feet and legs. A person can sit this anywhere and find comfort without having to buy a piece of furniture. Some customers have commented that they actually use it in conjunction with their ottoman because it offers additional comfort.

There is a slim hide-away feature on the invention which is an important design feature for homes. The fleece cover will fold neatly on top of the footrest to be used at any later event. This allows the product to be stowed away when not in use either in a drawer or under the furniture until you are ready to use it for the next time you are on the couch and ready for the extra layer of comfort.

There are currently three colors available in the revolutionary foot rest that is available for purchase at http://www.kickrest.com. The colors available are putting green, true blue and olive me. These can be purchased online with any major credit card and include a small shipping and handling fee.

The company, based in Vermont, encourages customers to kick it in comfort by purchasing a foot rest to put the coffee table to good use. To see who is currently kicking it, there is a Facebook page available at http://www.facebook.com/Kickrest. Those who choose to like the page can find out more details about the company and be informed when new colors or products become available.

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Belk stores will open at 3 a.m. for Black Friday shopping (our earliest opening hour ever) with a blockbuster store-wide sale featuring great values throughout the day and more than 285 EarlyBird specials from 3 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Also, starting at 12:01 a.m. on Thanksgiving Day, customers can begin shopping our Friday EarlyBird specials and other sale items on Belk.com. Plus, Belk Rewards cardholders will receive $ 10 in Belk Rewards Dollars for every $ 100 in Belk.com purchases on Thanksgiving Day.

“We have an incredible line-up of great merchandise and super values for Black Friday,” said Kathryn Bufano, Belk, Inc. president and chief merchandising officer. “Customers are looking for the best possible deals for their holiday gift-giving, and they can find them at Belk. We’re opening the doors at 3 a.m. – earlier than ever before – so customers can come in sooner to take advantage of our great buys. We’re offering great gift items at exceptional savings just in time for the holidays.”

Following are examples of the Belk EarlyBirds offered in stores on Friday, Nov. 25, from

3 a.m. – 1 p.m. and on Belk.com from 12:01 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 24 – Friday, Nov. 25 at 1 p.m.

$ 129.99 19-inch LCD TV with DVD player (after rebate)
$ 19.99 Rampage boots
$ 19.99 ND New Directions sweaters
$ 10.99 entire stock mens Saddlebred denim
50 percent off womens and mens Sperry Top-Sider Intrepid shoes
55 percent off entire stock sleepwear and robes from ND Intimates, Character, Dearfoams, HUE,????Kim Rogers Intimates, Aria, and Miss Elaine
70 percent off entire stock Belk Silverworks
$ 89.99 special purchase watches by Seiko and Bulova
$ 199.99 1/2 ct. TW sterling silver diamond ring (Belk & Co. Fine Jewelers)
50 percent off men’s boots by Clarks, Chaps and Rockport
50 – 70 percent off fashion jewelry
Juniors fashion sweater – buy one, get one free
$ 89.99 ladies wool coats from Calvin Klein, Anne Klein, Miss Gallery and London Fog
$ 89.99 men’s topcoats by Madison and Saddlebred
Men’s pants from Savane and Izod – buy one, get two free
50 percent off coffee makers by Keurig, Cuisinart, Bunn and Mr. Coffee
$ 69.99 HD video camera from Vivitar
$ 89.99 Garmin Nuvi 1300 GPS navigation system (after rebate)
$ 39.99 iLine iPod/iPhone dock station

In addition to the Early Bird specials, Belk will offer dozens of great fragrance and cosmetics items and gift sets, including:

The Color Stylist collection with $ 340 worth of products for $ 57.50 with any Est?e Lauder fragrance purchase

Beauty Sensation with 13 full-size beauty essentials and an attractive black bag (over $ 300 value) for $ 57.50 with any Lanc?me purchase.

About Belk, Inc.

Charlotte, N.C.-based Belk, Inc. (http://www.belk.com) is the nations largest privately owned mainline department store company with 303 Belk stores located in 16 Southern states. The company was founded in 1888 by William Henry Belk in Monroe, N.C., and is in the third generation of Belk family leadership. Its belk.com Web site offers a wide assortment of fashion apparel, shoes and accessories for the entire family along with top name cosmetics, a wedding registry and a large selection of quality merchandise for the home. To connect with Belk via Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, blog, mobile phone text messages or by email, go to: Belk Get Connected.

Modern. Southern. Style.

Belk seeks to satisfy the modern Southern lifestyle like no one else, so that our customers get the fashion they desire and the value they deserve. Our vision is for the modern Southern woman to count on Belk first for her, for her family, for life.

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In addition to shopping for friends and family this holiday season, dont forget to check furry, finned and feathered family members off the list. With 53 percent of dogs and 38 percent of cats receiving gifts at Christmas, according to those surveyed in the American Pet Products Association (APPA) 2011 / 2012 National Pet Owners Survey, four-legged companions are more likely to receive gifts during the holidays than any other time of the year. Whether pets chirp, bark, or meow, we have the perfect gifts and stocking stuffers on behalf of APPA and its hundreds of members.

For Chirping Children

Candy Cane Toys by Super Bird

Liven up any birds cage over the holidays with Super Bird Creations Vine Ball Candy Cane hanging toy. Suggested retail: $ 8.99

K&H Therma Perch

Keeping birds warm throughout winter, the K&H Therma Perch is thermostatically controlled by an optimum body temperature. Suggested retail: $ 39.99 – $ 49.99

For Meowing Members

KatKabin by Brinsea

Designed to give cats a comfortable and cozy shelter for napping and relaxing in all weather conditions, the outdoor KatKabin by Brinsea includes a washable winter warmer fleece cushion for additional warmth. Suggested retail: $ 99

Yeowww-tide Candy Cane Cat Nip Toys by Ducky World

DuckyWorlds Candy Cane Cat Nip toys are oversized and stuffed with YEOWW! Catnip, making this candy cane treat a festive mouthful. Suggested retail: $ 7.99

Barn Mouse by West Paw Design

Perfect size for a stocking stuffer, the Barn Mouse by West Paw Design has a soft silky underbelly for nibbling and long curled ears, wispy whiskers, button nose and a leather tail for added fun. Suggested retail: $ 12.10

Good Bye Odor for Cats by Marshall Pet Products

Keep homes smelling fresh for holiday guests with Good Bye Odor for Cats by Marshall Pet Products. Reducing wasted and litter box odors in a safe and natural way, pet parents can simply add formula to food or water daily. Suggested retail: $ 8.99 – $ 12.99

For Barking Buddies

Booties by Ultra Paws

Keeping Fido warm throughout the colder months, lightweight and waterproof Booties by Ultra Paws also prevents snow from balling up on paws. With a single Velcro strap to ensure an easy closure, the Booties also feature foam comfort pads to stay snug on paws.

Suggested retail: from $ 12.95

CinnaMutt bowl by ModaPet

Spicing up home interiors, the BPA- free CinnaMutt Food and Water Bowl by ModaPet features Italian-inspired design, adding affordable flare to any style this holiday season. Suggested retail: $ 24.99

Bags on Board Waste-Pick-Up Dispensers

Responsible pet ownership doesnt stop during the holidays with the Bags on Board waste pick-up dispensers. Dispensers easily attach to leashes and include 30 disposable bags for on-the-go convenience. Suggested retail: $ 6.39

Loofa Santa Dogs by MultiPet

Allow Fido to get up close to Santa this season with assorted Loofa Santa Dogs by MultiPet. Complete with Santa hats, these elongated plush toys are available in different colors and sizes and feature squeaky sounds pets love.

Suggested retail: approximately $ 3.99 – $ 10.99 online

Wander Coat by Kurgo

The Wander Coat by Kurgo features a waterproof top layer for protection from rain, wind and snow, and is combined with inner quilted fleece for warm insulation during winter.

Suggested retail: $ 13

Reflective Safety System by Petflect

The Petflect Reflective Safety System, including leash, vest and collar, ensures dogs are safely visible from more than 500 feet away during outdoor activity or winter walks when the days grow shorter. Suggested retail: $ 35.99

Bitter Cherry Spray by OUT! International

Deter pets from chewing on ornaments and gifts under the tree with Bitter Cherry Spray by OUT! International. This safe, alcohol-free taste deterrent works great to discourage pets from chewing, nibbling and licking on certain spots and materials and is a clear and non-staining formula with a pleasant smell. Suggested retail: $ 6.28 online

Cuz Toys by JW Pet

New additions to JW Pets best-selling Cuz toy line, the Good, Bad, Hol-ee and Fuzz Cuz toys are sure to be a hit with any pooch this holiday season. Awarded the Best New Dog Product at the 2011 Global Pet Expo, the Hol-ee Cuz in addition to the all new Fuzz Cuz toys feature all-natural rubber for nibbling combined with soft plush that any dog will love.

Suggested retail: $ 4.59 – $ 10.99

For Finned Friends

Fish School by R2 Solutions

Teach an old fish (or any fish) a new trick this holiday season with the complete Fish School by R2 Solutions. This training system includes everything needed to teach fish tricks and games from soccer and shooting hoops to limbo and fetch! A compact set for bowls or small tanks, the kit also includes an instructional DVD for owners and more than 20 compatible training accessories. Suggested retail: $ 29.99

Magic Globe Aquariums by Aquatica Gallery

An award-winning innovation, the Magic Globe Aquarium by Aquatica Gallery is sure to be a hit among fish and owners. Available in a variety of themes, each globe features a built-in water filtration system to constantly aerate and cycle fresh water back into the aquarium.

Suggested retail: $ 129

Small Animals & Reptiles

Yogurt Drop Treats by Vitakraft

This holiday season, treat small animals with Drop Treats by Vitakraft, featuring Vitamin C for nutrition. Rabbits, hamsters and guinea pigs will love the taste of these creamy, sweet yogurt treats while benefitting from vitamins and enriched minerals.

Suggested retail: approximately $ 4 online

Slink-E-Toy by Ware Manufacturing

A perfect gift for rabbits, ferrets and other small animals, the Slink-E-Toy by Ware Manufacturing encourages exercise and activity. Built with slinky, stretchy fun, this springy toy will keep pets busy throughout the holiday season! Suggested retail: $ 4.99

Reptile Instant Meals by San Francisco Bay Brand

Keep pets happy and full this season with a variety of instant meals for reptiles by San Francisco Bay Brand. Containing nutritious and all natural ingredients, meals are quick and easy to prepare and blends include Fruit Mix, Dragon Food, Meat Mix, Veggie Mix and Turtle Food. Suggested retail: from $ 1 – $ 9 online

For additional suggestions, information or products samples, contact Jamie Brant at Jamie(at)TheImpetusAgency(dot)com.

The American Pet Products Association (APPA) is the leading not-for-profit trade association serving the interests of the pet products industry since 1958. APPA membership includes nearly 1,000 pet product manufacturers, their representatives, importers and livestock suppliers, representing both large corporations and growing business enterprises. APPA’s mission is to promote, develop and advance pet ownership and the pet product industry and to provide the services necessary to help its members prosper. Visit http://www.americanpetproducts.org for more information.

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Raj Jackson performed tennis clinics at the Ritz Carlton in Rose Hall, Jamaica from October 16-30, 2011. Raj is an USPTA international tennis pro and celebrity golf entertainer. He gave tennis lessons at the Ritz for the hotels guests which included CEO’s, Celebrity’s & other prominent successful business people.

Due high demand for tennis at these upscale resorts, Raj Jackson has created a new tennis DVD-from Beginner to Winner and it can be purchased at his website. The DVD is combines great tennis fundamentals and tips to make anybody a great player.

Raj Jackson was trained at the IMG Nick Bollettieri Tennis Acadmeny in Bradenton, Florida which has previously trained 9 former #1 players in the world including Andre Agassi, Jim Courier, Martina Hingis, Monica Seles, the Williams sisters and Maria Sharapova.

Raj Jackson teaches at the world’s elite at 5 star hotels around the world.

When he is not teaching tennis, Raj is a golf entertainer.

He is a master golf teaching professional that has given over 15,000 golf lessons.

His resume is quite impressive for he served as the Head Golf Pro at Woodbridge Golf Club and Richmond Pines Country Club in North Carolina. Raj also took his talent on the seas, as the Head Golf Pro for some of the biggest cruise ships in the world such as Carnival, Holland America, Celebrity and P&O cruise lines. He took all his experience and created the most exciting golf show in the world. His signature show is called Make Par Like A Star and mixes golf instruction, celebrity impersonations, dancing, singing and tons of entertainment. Raj performs his golf show at various celebrity events, golf tournaments and private functions.

Whether you get a world-class tennis lesson from Raj or whether he teaches you the secret to the golf swing while performing on the stage, there is no denying Raj Jackson has got talent.

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Nevada small businesses interested in determining “Is exporting right for my company?” and learning about new exporting financial and technical resources are invited to a two-hour videoconference on November 15. The Nevada Office of Economic Development (OED) in Carson City will host the videoconference, with a live feed at the Redfield Campus and onsite in the Governors Conference Room in Las Vegas. This will be the only program rollout for the Nevada Investment & Trade Revenue Opportunities (NITRO) initiative. Seating is limited. Interested companies must register online by November 11 at http://NITRO.nv.gov.

The videoconference is the first Market Entry Program (MEP) related event under the NITRO initiative, funded in part by a $ 239,318 U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) grant through the State Trade and Export Promotion (STEP) Pilot Grant Initiative. NITRO assists two types of companies: 1) those that have not exported but want to determine if it is a viable option and need guidance on global market expansion, and 2) those currently exporting that want to increase their volume. Both may be eligible for funding and technical assistance.

Under the MEP, Nevada companies may receive up to 50 percent reimbursement for eligible marketing expenses. Matching funds will be allocated to companies on a yearly basis depending upon their international marketing plan. The minimum funding request is $ 2,500. Companies must spend $ 5,000 in promotional activities to be reimbursed $ 2,500 (50 percent) by OED. The maximum funding request is $ 12,500.

“We have over $ 160,000 available to help small companies start exporting or to improve their current exporting program,” said Alan Di Stefano, Director of Global Business Development for the OED. The November 15 videoconference is an Application Workshop that will answer questions on how to apply for NITRO funds, provide a program introduction, eligibility requirements, application breakdown with approval process, program timeline, and available state and partner agency support. “The window to take advantage of this assistance is small,” said Di Stefano, “so companies need to act now to meet the initial December 1 application deadline.” To apply, companies must first go through an eligibility pre-screening process by completing the questionnaire at http://NITRO.nv.gov. Participants will be notified of their grant award by the Governors Office on January 3.

On November 17-18, with continuation December 1-2, the OED will also host a two-part Export Certification program which will provide technical knowledge and skills necessary for small business export driven expansion. The $ 100 workshop registration fee covers four days of extensive export readiness consultation, an Export Program Manual/DVD, and connection to exporting resources through NITRO’s technical resource partnersSBA, Department of Commerce, Small Business Development Center and NV Industry Excellence. Attendees will earn an official Nevada Export Certification upon completion. Registration and payment can be made online at http://NITRO.nv.gov.

For more information about the NITRO initiative visit http://NITRO.nv.gov or call Alan Di Stefano or Brittany McLean at the OED at 8003361600.

About the Nevada Office of Economic Development (OED)

The office will promote, aid and encourage economic development in the State of Nevada. This is achieved through programs including national and international Business Development, Community Development Block Grants, Procurement Outreach and the Nevada Film Office. More information can be accessed at http://www.diversifynevada.com or by calling 8003361600.

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DPTV Media is pleased to announce the retail release of a concert CD and DVD collaboration pairing charismatic country music favorite, Neal McCoy and his band, with the iconic Les Brown Jr. and His Band of Renown. The 13-song CD and 21-song DVD, due Tuesday 11/8/2011, are both titled: Music of Your Life with Les Brown Jr. and His Band of Renown, Starring Neal McCoy, and Special Guests Charley Pride and Janie Fricke. The recordings include many of Neal McCoys Top 10 hits and American Songbook standards, and will be available through traditional, online and digital outlets across North America. The concert television broadcasts begin on 11/19 on local PBS affiliates around the U.S and Canada.

McCoy, twice named Entertainer of the Year by the fan-voted TNN/Music City News Awards, had this to say recently: “My DPTV project with Les Brown gave me the opportunity to do something I always wanted to do, sing with horns and a Big Band. And Id like to do more of that.

The project has roots in McCoys earliest years, when he was singing standards with a small jazz band in Texas. Sentimental Journey, a huge hit for Les Browns Band of Renown (the band Les Brown Sr. founded in the 1930s as Les Brown and His Blue Devils), was a favorite of McCoys. When Brown and McCoy met in Branson, where Brown lives and hosts his syndicated radio show on the Music of Your Life Network, Brown was tickled to know the song, written by Les Brown Sr., Bud Green and Benjamin Homer, was in McCoys repertoire.

Brown mentioned When I saw Neals show for the first time he was mixing his country hits with songs like Fly Me to the Moon and Ive Grown Accustomed to Her Face. I had never seen a country singer do that before. I said to my wife right then and there that would love to work with this guy. Im so glad that Public Television saw what I saw and allowed us to do this show.

McCoy says, I grew up on pop music and Great American Songbook, and I love melody and good phrasing in whatever Im singin. As I established my cred in country, I started putting songs like Sentimental Journey and Ive Grown Accustomed to Her Face, back in the shows. People love the old songs because its just great writing all around.

McCoy and Brown also share a strong connection to the USO. McCoy frequently entertains U.S. and allied troops around the world, as did Les Brown Sr. in his many USO shows with Bob Hope. To date, McCoy has performed seven concerts in Iraq, two in Afghanistan, along with shows in Pakistan, Germany and Bosnia, on ships in the Persian Gulf and military bases all over the states. In the DPTV Media show, McCoy and Brown pay tribute to our military men and women with the song, Im Your Biggest Fan to a great crowd reaction.

DPTV Media, in its maverick fashion, pulled the trigger quickly on the project. Im a big Neal McCoy fan, says Jamie Westrick, Executive Producer of DPTV Media. Les Brown and Neal McCoy have created something very unique. Were proud to be a part of it, and to be sharing it on PBS stations through DPTV Media.

DPTV is the only PBS licensee in the country – and the first of its kind – with its own entertainment label, DPTV Media. DPTV Media was the #1 Billboard Top World label in 2004. DPTV Media is distributed throughout North America by eOne Entertainment. Executive Producers for this project are Jamie Westrick and Les Brown Jr., with Josette Marano serving as TV producer, and Keith Olsen and Les Brown Jr. as music producers.

The 60-minute DPTV Media concert special delivers a mix of many of McCoy’s Top 10 Country hits plus several standards, all with the backing of the 20+ piece orchestra (including McCoys band with each player featured throughout the show). Added to the performance roster are singer Janie Fricke, who discovered Neal McCoy, and Charley Pride, who signed McCoy to his first record deal. Fricke and McCoy team on Its a Cheating Situation. Pride and McCoy duet on You’re My Jamaica.

In October, McCoy released the first single, “A-OK” from a new studio project due from Blaster Records in January 2012. The album, “XII” is being produced by Miranda Lambert, Blake Shelton and Brent Rowan.

Contacts:

Press Contact for DPTV Media project: Betsyann Faiella at Savoy Communications 310.283.2415

DPTV: Aimee Longato, 248.305.3778 / alongato(at)dptv(dot)org

For Neal McCoy contact: Alex Klinkhammer/Kay Waggoner, Webster & Assoc. PR – 615-777-6995 alex(at)websterpr(dot)com / kay(at)websterpr(dot)com

For Les Brown/Encore Media Group: Contact: Howard Wolf 702-382-2454

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Dyce Kimura, a consummate musician, is known as the premier Fort Lauderdale guitar teacher: both adults and kids love his teaching methods, and playing chops. Thats because he plays all the great classics that adults have grown up withas well as all the tunes that the kids are jamming on their iPods, too. Dyces action-packed lessons get aspiring students learning real songs in no timeall while teaching them music theory and scales that connects the music to relatable, practical theory. In short, its a hands-on way of learning the instrument that gets results.

Meanwhile, Dyces YouTube lessons are wildly-popular. A versatile, accomplished guitarist, Dyce has a natural presence on camera, effortlessly sharing his amazing music gifts with guitar students located anywhere in the world (with an internet connection). Dyces powerful, clear approach to the blues focuses on students, and allows them to exceed their goalsall without leaving their homes! Each one of these Fort Lauderdale guitar lessons are self-contained, yet can be used together with all of the other lessons as an empowering whole.

For any aspiring rockers, its important to check out the blues. The blues is arguably Americas greatest original art form. In fact, we hear blues in all forms of American musicincluding rock, pop, hip-hop, country, folk, rap, punk, funk, jazz, and more. Blues is in on our radios, TV theme songs, jingles and movie soundtracks, cell phone ringtones, and internetto name just a few! The blue is Americas heartbeat, and any guitarist who is serious about learning their instrument needs to get some blues chops under their belt.

Dyces career has been taking off. Besides offering Fort Lauderdale guitar lessons, he is launching a full video series, for both download and DVD. These videos, like Dyces YouTube lessons, slice thru all the confusion that comes with approaching the guitar. Dyces warm, personable teaching provides aspiring guitarists with all the tools they need to have fun and start jamming right away with songs that they want to playall while learning the fundamentals of guitar and blues, the right way.

Only a few years ago, it would have meant making a trip to Florida to receive Fort Lauderdale guitar lessons from renowned pro Dyce Kimura. Now, due to the power of YouTube, Dyces great blues guitar lessons are available to anyone, anywhere.

For more information visit http://www.youtube.com/dycekimura.

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Movie fans with a hankering for suspense are in for a treat as sibling actors George Sanders and Tom Conway play the Michael Arlen-created gentleman detective in The Falcon Mystery Movie Collection, Vol. 1, a three-disc/seven film set available through Movies Unlimited, one of the countrys leading DVD retailers.

Hot off of his appearance as Simon Templar in the popular The Saint series of thrillers, Sanders stepped into the role of Gay Lawrence, aka The Falcon, the shadowy, sophisticated figure who works outside of the police department in an unassuming fashion in order to solve crimes. Like The Saint films, The Falcon movies were produced by RKO Pictures and are now made available from the Warner Archive Collection.

Sanders first portrayal of the character was in The Gay Falcon (1941), in which Gay Lawrence is asked to put aside his crime-stopping activities by his fianc? and resume his focus on being a stockbroker. When a group of jewel thieves try to frame his sidekick Goldie Lock (Allen Jen-kins), The Falcon flies into action.

A Date With the Falcon (1941), Sanders second turn as The Falcon, finds his wedding plans disrupted when he helps a woman trying to get the goods on a gang involved in making synthetic diamonds.

The Falcon Takes Over (1942), with a story based on Raymond Chandlers Farewell, My Lovely has Sanders Falcon gentleman detec-tive teaming with a woman reporter to investigate an ex-convict wrestler (Ward Bond), his trouble-making girlfriend and a stolen jade necklace.

In The Falcons Brother (1942), Sanders real-life sibling Tom Conway shares the screen with him, playing Tom Lawrence, Gay Law-rences half-brother, who takes over the investigative duties of the original Falcon after hes injured. The case entails a fashion magazine and espionage.

The baton is passed to Conway in The Falcon Strikes Back (1943) which finds Tom Lawrences detective with a new sidekick (Cliff Edwards). Here he is framed for murder and for stealing war bonds.

In The Falcon in Danger (1943), The Falcon looks to find the secret behind the disappearance of a group of industrialists who have vanished from a plane.

And in The Falcon and the Co-eds (1943), Conways sleuth attempts to find the real reason a professor died at an all-girls school.

Movies Unlimited is one of the oldest and most reliable video retailer in the world, specializing in DVD and Blu-ray titles. The Falcon Movie Mystery Collection, Vol. 1 can be ordered through their website at moviesunlimited.com or by calling 1-800-4-MOVIES. The Philadelphia-based company also publishes the annual encyclopedic 800-page Movies Unlimited DVD Catalog.

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Im sure things have changed since most dentists graduated. Running a practice today does not look like it did twenty, ten or even just five years ago. Technology has changed the face of everything in a modern dental office from equipment to phone systems to even your dental marketing. So the question is, have you evolved to keep up?

That was the question posed to a group of dentists at a recent conference hosted by SmartBox Web Marketing CEO and founder, Colin Receveur. There was a time when the Yellow Pages was the method of choice for letting potential new patients find you. A person who moved into the area or someone looking for a particular procedure went to the Yellow Pages and frequently chose a dentist by the size of their ad. But did you know, because so few people use phone books any more, that there is a growing movement to actually eliminate the big yellow books?

Whats the alternative? Where have the patients looking for a dentist? They are looking for dentists in the same place they are looking for movies, clothes and a place to eat out at. They are looking on the web. 97% of consumers search online for local businesses says Receveur.

The New Yellow Pages details how to build a vibrant marketing campaign that brings in the patients and cases dentists want by targeting specific niches within their dental practices. This is not a vague book about marketing where the reader has to cut and paste pieces together to make it apply to their world, said Colin. “This is a book written specifically for dentists about dental practice marketing in not only the digital age, but the new dental economy we’re operating in.”

Without a good website that is highly ranked in the search results by Google and others, you’re letting your competitors steal your patients. If you want patients to find and choose your practice, you must have a ‘big Yellowpages ad’ on the internet” said Colin.

In todays world of instant gratification and instant knowledge what the internet is all about a highly ranked website describing the dentists specialties and qualifications will bring in new patients.

The New Yellow Pages, by Colin Receveur, sets out to pull back the curtains on dental practice marketing and show all. While supplies last it is offered for free to dentists on Receveurs company website.

Colin Receveur is a nationally recognized speaker, author, and internet marketing expert. Colin has been pioneering the way dentists market themselves online since founding SmartBox Web Marketing over a decade ago.

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