Colorado Taekwondo Institute Opens New Location in Golden, Colorado

Colorado Taekwondo Institute Opens New Location in Golden, Colorado

The Colorado Taekwondo Institute is opening a new campus in Golden, Colorado. The newest CTI location will be opening September 1st.

Golden, CO (PRWEB) September 2, 2005

The Colorado Taekwondo Institute is opening its newest campus September 1st in Golden, Colorado. This campus will be the fourth campus in the Metro Area, with other locations in Littleton, Green Mountain and Westminster.

Classes will be available for students of all ages, 2 and up. People from all ages will find their classes beneficial and enjoyable. In addition, the classes are designed to benefit people of all ability levels - no previous experience is necessary.

Students of all ages will benefit from martial arts training. Children will build confidence, and learn respect and self-control. Their children's classes are designed to improve physical fitness, while also achieving character building. Imagine what their classes can do for your children!

Adults will find the classes great as well. It's a great way to loose weight and build muscle. It's also a great way to release stress. Their classes arenÂ’t about sitting around and talking; they are about working out and sweating. Plus each student works at his or her level, so ability doesnÂ’t matter. The Colorado Taekwondo Institute invites you to come try a class and see if itÂ’s something for you.

Classes are held in the afternoon and evening, and are offered five nights a week. Each age group has an after school and after work class most nights each week. Classes are designed with a many classes to fit into any family's schedule.

The new Applewood Campus is located on the northwest corner of Youngfield Street and W. 20th Avenue in Golden. Other campus locations include South Simms Street in Littleton, West Alameda Parkway in Lakewood and West 100th Avenue in Westminster.

The Colorado Taekwondo Institute was founded in 1983, and has been a pioneer in educational martial arts in the area. They take a positive, structured approach to educating students of all ages.

For more information on classes

Call: 303.989.7542

Visit: http://www. startmartialarts. com (http://www. startmartialarts. com)

###

American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine Honors the 2010 Diplomates of ABDSM

American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine Honors the 2010 Diplomates of ABDSM

Sleep Group Solutions support Diplomates with the treatment of Sleep Apnea

Miami, Fl (Vocus/PRWEB) December 27, 2010

The latest issue of “Dialogue”, the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine’spublication honors the Diplomates of 2010 for the American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine. The Diplomates went through a rigorous 8 month process of exams, applications, letters of recommendation, case studies and pre requisite positions. Out of many applicants, only 11 were awarded the title of Diplomates in the industry of Dental Sleep Medicine. The need for practitioners to hold specific knowledge and skills in Dental Sleep Medicine continues to rapidly grow, as does the awareness of OSA (Obstructive Sleep Apnea).

Diplomate status recognizes dentists licensed by law who’ve successfully completed the board certification requirements established by the ABDSM. Diplomates are recognized by patients, colleagues, professional organizations in both medicine and dentistry as having met the highest level of DSM knowledge. “Becoming a Diplomate of the American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine was intense, and worthwhile. It lead to an increase in sleep physician referrals, as being credentialed gives more credibility from both a physician and patient standpoint.” Says Dr. Manoj Maggan on his recent Diplomate status. “I wanted the credentials because we realized DSM would play a very important role in the treatment of OSA, and CPAP therapy can not be tolerated by everyone.”

With the help of technology and continuing education, more doctors are beginning to treat Sleep Apnea patients in house. Companies such as Sleep Group Solutions offer advanced acoustic diagnostic imaging, home sleep test, in office training and seminars to raise awareness of OSA and get doctor involvement. “PCP’s and dentists tend to see the most patients, they can boost awareness of the disorder, and successfully treat it.” Says Rani Ben-David, President of Sleep Group Solutions. “We have many doctors (clients) who have saved lives and cured diseases, all by treating OSA.”

With a proven track record of success, education, and technology-It’s no wonder why Sleep Group Solutions has the largest Medical / Dental sleep apnea treatment network in the world. Calling a majority (7 out of 11) of 2010 Diplomates of the ABDSM, clients. “We've worked with Sleep Group Solutions from the very beginning, they’re very knowledgeable and professional in the field of DSM.” Dr. Maggan comments on Sleep Group Solutions. Most of doctors who lecture for Sleep Group Solutions, are also Diplomates in Dental Sleep Medicine.

Congratulations to all the 2010 Diplomates of the American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine!

About Dr. Maggan
Received his dental degree in 1995 from the University of Tennessee. He stays updated with new studies and scientific information through hundreds of hours of continuing education in general dentistry, head, neck, facial pain (TMD), sleep disorders and orthodontics. Dr. Maggan is Board Certified in Dental Sleep Medicine with a Diplomate from the American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine (D. ABDSM), a Diplomate in the American Academy of Pain Management (DAAPM), a Fellow of the International College of Craniomandibular Orthopedics (FICCMO), and has a Fellowship in the American Academy of Craniofacial Pain (FAACP). His practice, Center for TMJ therapy is located in Alpharetta, Ga. Phone 770-521-1978.

About Sleep Group Solution
Sleep Group Solutions is an airway diagnostic technology company serving the needs of physicians and dentists interested in screening, diagnosing and treating sleep apnea and other upper airway disorders.  Sleep Group Solutions offers the latest screening and diagnostic equipment solutions for patients who present with allergy, sinus congestion, rhinitis, deviated septum, nasal polyps, snoring and sleep apnea. Most procedures are reimbursed by Medicare and private insurance.  Sleep Group Solutions offers the most comprehensive dental sleep medicine CE seminars in the industry focused on teaching dentists the protocols needed to make the treatment of snoring and sleep apnea part of their practice.

# # #

Surrenda-link Investment Management Selects SunGard's Ambit Leasing & Asset-Based Finance Solution

Surrenda-link Investment Management Selects SunGard's Ambit Leasing & Asset-Based Finance Solution

Surrenda-link Investment Management (Surrenda-link), a leading fund manager and investment advisor specialising in Traded Life Investments, has commenced implementation of SunGard's Ambit Leasing & Asset Based Finance solution. The solution will help Surrenda-link automate its asset management processes from contract origination through to completion. It will also help Surrenda-link improve client reporting and reduce costs related to administrative overheads, and will help support the firm's ongoing expansion in the U. S. life settlement market, where it is already a market leader.

London, UK (PRWeb UK) July 2, 2009

Surrenda-link Investment Management (Surrenda-link), a leading fund manager and investment advisor specialising in Traded Life Investments, has commenced implementation of SunGard's Ambit Leasing & Asset Based Finance solution. The solution will help Surrenda-link automate its asset management processes from contract origination through to completion. It will also help Surrenda-link improve client reporting and reduce costs related to administrative overheads, and will help support the firm's ongoing expansion in the U. S. life settlement market, where it is already a market leader.

To support its business growth and a clearly defined global business strategy, Surrenda-link had identified the need for a solution to help improve its data management and reporting capabilities. This solution would also need to support and integrate with Surrenda-link's existing in-house modeling and valuation functions. SunGard's Ambit met these needs by offering Surrenda-link automated reporting and a single, hosted platform for viewing data.

Jeremy Brettell, chief executive at Surrenda-link Investment Management, said: "We had a clearly defined need for a solution that would help us to produce more intuitive and up-to-date reports on the investment portfolios of and for our clients, as well as integrate with key existing systems. The Ambit Leasing & Asset Based Finance solution was identified as providing us with a flexible technology platform, capable of joint development with the SunGard team, that would automate and improve reporting. At the same time, it could help us to deliver client services in our specialist market sector that we believe will be ahead of any competitor capability. Furthermore, the hosted model will help us to keep costs down in the face of these process improvements."

Dave Barrett, chief operating officer at SunGard's Ambit Leasing & Asset Based Finance business unit, commented: "Increasingly, organizations such as Surrenda-link are choosing to turn to outside vendors for technological application support. This is an effective and cost-efficient option for firms that want to reap the benefits of automation without the upfront capital that is traditionally related to new infrastructure builds."

About Surrenda-Link Investment Management
Surrenda-link Investment Management specialises in low-correlation, low-risk funds that provide alternatives to investment in traditional capital markets. Surrenda-link works with institutional investors worldwide, managing and advising on Traded Endowment Policy (TEP) and Life Settlement funds.

Life Settlement - Funds operate by buying the legal rights to multiple US life policies, paying policy premiums and generating a return by collecting the entire death benefit of the policy upon the death of the insured.

Traded Endowment Policy (TEP) - Funds operate by buying the legal rights to multiple UK endowment policies, paying policy premiums and generating a return by collecting either: a) the value of the policy on maturity, or b) the entire death benefit of the policy upon the death of the insured.

Surrenda-link is considered to be the only full-service Life Settlement product provider outside of the U. S. and is a leader in the UK TEP market. Surrenda-link is at the forefront of innovation with investments based upon life insurance policies. In 1992 Surrenda-link became the first company in the UK to devise and launch a TEP investment fund and in 2004 created what is thought to be the world's first Life Settlement-based stock. Current funds under management and advice total c. UK£1bn/Euro1.4bn (as at 31/12/08). Potential institutional investors should contact: invest @ slinvest. co. uk. For further information please visit http://www. slinvest. co. uk

About Ambit:
SunGard's Ambit is a banking solution suite for retail, commercial and private banks. It provides banking professionals with solutions that support front-, middle - and back-office operations, as well as solutions for financial management, risk and compliance. Ambit helps banks improve customer service management, streamline business processes, comply with regulations and capture growth opportunities. For more information, visit http://www. sungard. com/ambit.

About SunGard:
SunGard is one of the world's leading software and IT services companies. SunGard serves more than 25,000 customers in more than 70 countries, including the world's 25 largest financial services companies.

SunGard provides software and processing solutions for financial services, higher education and the public sector. SunGard also provides disaster recovery services, managed IT services, information availability consulting services and business continuity management software.

With annual revenue exceeding $5 billion, SunGard is ranked 435 on the Fortune 500 and is the largest privately held business software and services company on the Forbes list of private businesses. Based on information compiled by Datamonitor*, SunGard is the third largest provider of business applications software after Oracle and SAP. Continuity, Insurance & Risk has recognized SunGard as service provider of the year an unprecedented five times. For more information, please visit SunGard at http://www. sungard. com.

*January 2009 Technology Vendors Financial Database Tracker http://www. datamonitor. com

Trademark Information: SunGard, the SunGard logo and Ambit are trademarks or registered trademarks of SunGard Data Systems Inc. or its subsidiaries in the U. S. and other countries. All other trade names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.

###

Voting Rights Advocates Call On Justice Department To Enforce Federal Voter Registration Law

Voting Rights Advocates Call On Justice Department To Enforce Federal Voter Registration Law

Leading national voting rights organizations Demos and Project Vote asked the Department of Justice (DOJ) to look into states' poor implementation of the 11 year-old National Voter Registration Act (NVRA). Even though voter registration at public assistance agencies is one of the law's core mandates, voter participation numbers among low income citizens are lower than ever. Uneven enforcement of NVRA has cost hundreds of thousands of low-income citizens their opportunity to register to vote.

New York, NY/Washington, DC (PRWEB) August 18, 2004

This week two leading national voting rights organizations, Demos and Project Vote, asked the Department of Justice (DOJ) to take action to improve statesÂ’ compliance with the Nation Voter Registration Act (NVRA) and ensure easy access to voter registration for thousands of citizens.

As landmark civil rights legislation, the NVRA created several mechanisms to make it easier for citizens to register to vote, including the requirement that states provide voter registration services to all applicants in public assistance agencies. Every day, however, thousands of unregistered citizens visiting public assistance offices are not presented with the opportunity to register to vote, despite state and federal law.

Eleven years after becoming law, and nine years after it was upheld in Federal court, the NVRA remains poorly implemented in most states. Agencies that are required to offer voter registration services – including those providing food stamps, disability services, Medicaid and Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) – are ill-equipped to register voters. These agencies often go days or weeks without registering a voter, even if they have the required materials and training.

Although one of the NVRAÂ’s core mandates is to increase voting in low-income households, the dismal implementation record has meant that low-income Americans still have the lowest voter registration rates. While fewer than 60 percent of citizens in households earning $25,000 or less annually say they are registered, the rate jumps to over 80 percent for citizens in households earning more than $75,000.

“Recognizing that low-income Americans are among those least likely to visit motor vehicle offices, most likely to frequently change their address, and least likely to vote,” said Miles Rapoport, President of Demos, “Congress designed the NVRA to ease voter registration access to Americans with the least representation and most to lose in elections.”

The latest Federal Election Commission (FEC) reports on NVRA implementation show most states yielding a decline in voter registrations at public assistance agencies. For years 2001 and 2002, the national average for voters registered in agencies was just under 3 percent, with many states falling between 0 and 2 percent.

“The decline in voter registration in welfare agencies is occurring despite evidence that millions of low-income citizens are not registered,” said Maxine Nelson, President of Project Vote. “Participation in these programs has been rising steadily for several years, so there is no reason for registration performance at these agencies to remain so low.” 

From field observations, Project Vote and Demos have found a number of barriers to NVRA compliance on the statewide level, including:

Voter registration procedures either do not exist for entire programs that are required to comply with the NVRA or are practically non-existent due to lax performance;

Voter registration is not provided to clients when they change their addresses, even though this is the most important time to offer voter registration services and is required under the NVRA;

Office materials missing required language for voter registration services;

Agency staff members that have not been trained in voter registration procedures;

Agencies using voter registration applications that were not current and, thus, election authorities could not process these clientsÂ’ voter registrations;

Agencies and election authorities unable to account for how many registrations have taken place by the agencies -- as required by law for bi-annual reporting to Congress.

However, there are a few states that have successfully implemented NVRA provisions and model its potential. According to FEC data, in 2001 and 2002, Nevada reported that registrations at public assistance agencies accounted for close to 20 percent of newly registered voters – more than eight times the national average. Arizona, Connecticut, Iowa, Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Washington have also recently taken promising steps to improve their NVRA procedures

“We know that the law works – when properly implemented – and the potential is huge. With more than one million people applying just for food stamps each month, this law can go a long way towards insuring that the elderly, poor and disabled have equal access to their most fundamental right in a democracy,” said Maude Hurd, President of Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now (ACORN).

For more information, contact Doug Hess at (202) 955-5869 or Lucy Mayo at (212) 419-8772.

# # #

Demos: A Network for Ideas & Action is a nonpartisan public policy organization based in New York. www. demos-usa. org

Project Vote is a national non-partisan voter registration and education organization based in Washington, DC. www. projectvote. org

ACORN, the nationÂ’s largest organization of low-income citizens, partners frequently with Project Vote in many states on voter registration activities. www. acorn. org

PR Company Expands Despite Tough Economic Climate

PR Company Expands Despite Tough Economic Climate

UK PR Company Punch Communications has expanded its team of consultants to eight and is continuing to recruit due to significant number of account wins and a steady stream of new business enquiries despite the currently tough economic climate.

London, England (PRWEB) February 4, 2009

UK PR Company Punch Communications has expanded its team of consultants to eight and is continuing to recruit due to significant number of account wins and a steady stream of new business enquiries despite the currently tough economic climate.

Christie Hobbs joins the team as its latest recruit, moving from Marbella - where she ran numerous travel, lifestyle campaigns for a Spanish PR Company - back to her roots in the East Midlands. Christie joins the team as a Senior Account Executive and will be working alongside the team on a broad range of accounts, from automotive, to consumer, to technology clients.

With the business having grown around 500% in 18 months, the agency is also currently eyeing other expansion options, in terms of additional offices in other UK cities. The agency is intentionally top heavy, with six of the current team of eight being either Account Manager or Account Directors, ensuring that the business is able to offer senior consultancy and draw upon extensive experience to deliver campaign success.

As the business expands, it has diversified into a number of relatively new sectors - including Automotive and Education, which are both specialisms that the business offers alongside both high technology, consumer technology and lifestyle/FMCG clients. The business also works with clients in the construction, sports, music and gaming sectors, amongst others.

In particular, the team is a strong advocate of leading edge communications tools, such as Twitter and Digg for example. The team has a wide usage of social networking, from the obvious (Linked In, Plaxo and Facebook) to those that are less mainstream, such as Xing, Naymz, Plaxo, Ecademy, Econsultancy, Delicious, Qype and TripIt.

Pete Goold, Managing Director of Punch Communications, commented:
"We take blogging and social media very seriously as a company, not for its own sake but as we strongly believe that the communications world is changing rapidly and it's hugely important to me that we are at the fore of that change. Working with a number of leading web 2.0 clients certainly helps but the point is that many of the tools we use are becoming increasingly mainstream and, I believe, in a few years time, practices such as micro-blogging will be prevalent across a great many more corporate sites."

The team has a range of blog sites, both on the Punch corporate site and personally, across multiple blogging platforms, including Wordpress, Blogger and Typepad.

Pete Goold added:
"Another key differentiator for us is the number of non-PR Companies that are looking to partner with us, either because they don't have a PR function or because they are looking to join up their PR and web functions, with our online PR service. This works particularly well when we also have a requirement - such as the development of a website or a graphic design requirement for example - that the partner can in turn fulfil. Having developed some highly beneficial two way partnerships with businesses in the past, we are currently exploring numerous relationships".

With five new clients won in the last six weeks, Punch is building on the success of current campaigns, having achieved coverage for clients across the national media in the last few weeks, from The Sunday Mirror, The Express, The Independent, The Telegraph, The Financial Times and The Guardian to coverage in Empire, BBC Homes, Saga magazine, along with numerous leading blogs and websites.

For more information regarding how a PR campaign can help your company, please visit punchcomms. com or call 01858 411600.

###

10,000 Lakes Festival Confirms Artist Lineup; Calls for Submissions

10,000 Lakes Festival Confirms Artist Lineup; Calls for Submissions

Third annual music festival to host twenty-five national acts over three nights in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, July 21-24; offers three festival slots to independent bands through "Cosmic Break" Competition.

Minneapolis, MN (PRWEB) April 12, 2005

The 10,000 Lakes Festival is proud to announce the complete list of performers for its third annual event, scheduled for July 21-24 at the scenic Soo Pass Ranch in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota. In addition to two nights of festival headliners Widespread Panic and former Phish guitarist/front man Trey Anastasio, the event features two dozen other artists performing in a wide range of musical styles.

The artist lineup for the 10,000 Lakes Festival includes:

-Widespread Panic (2 nights)

-Trey Anastasio

-Les Claypool

-Rusted Root

-G Love & Special Sauce

-Dark Star Orchestra

-Particle

-The Everyone Orchestra featuring Steve Kimock

-Sound Tribe Sector 9

-Jazz Mandolin Project

-Cyro Baptista & Beat The Donkey

-MOFRO

-Perpetual Groove

-Mr. Blotto

-The Breakfast

-Green Lemon

-Signal Path

-Delta Nove

-ALO

-Bump

-Trampled By Turtles

-Fat Maw Rooney

-Hooch

-God Johnson

-New Primitives

-Heiruspecs

Bands will perform on four stages, including the Barn Stage on a shady hill overlooking the concert bowl, the Field Stage where the audience can spread out and soak up some sun, the Saloon Stage for intimate concerts and late night jams, and the Main Stage where everyone gathers in the evening for the major concerts featuring Widespread Panic and Trey Anastasio.

Multi-Day Tickets starting at $110 are available now through the festival website: http://www.10klf. com (http://www.10klf. com).

All independent bands are invited to send in music submissions for the 10KLF Cosmic Break Competition and be one of three bands to land a festival performance slot. Thirty bands out of the qualified entries received will be selected to participate in the Cosmic Break Competition and be placed into the 10KLF Cosmic Break Voting Booth online at the festival website.

Three bands will be named Cosmic Break winners and perform at this summerÂ’s 10,000 Lakes Festival. The winners will be chosen based on the number of votes received in the online Voting Booth and the opinions of our industry professionals. Complete competition rules, submission information, deadlines and details are online at www.10klf. com

The Cosmic Break Competition is sponsored by Onlinegigs. com giving musicians and managers a convenient, online music industry directory solution to take control of their music careers. Each band that applies for the Cosmic Break receives a free six month Onlinegigs. com subscription and the three Cosmic Break winners a free full year. Jambase. com is also a sponsor of the Cosmic Break competition.

The event ticket price includes all band performances and camping under the stars adjacent to the most beautiful outdoor concert venue in the nation. The 10,000 Lakes Festival held at the 600-acre Soo Pass Ranch in beautiful Northern Minnesota contains numerous campgrounds, built specifically for people to enjoy their camping experience in a spacious, friendly and comfortable setting.

Festival-goers can relax in beautiful Lake Sallie Campground with over 3,000 feet of shoreline or settle into the magnificent forest of the Northwoods campground. VIP Camping is located directly behind the Main Stage. The campgrounds are well groomed with permanent roads and real showers and are suitable for virtually any kind of camping vehicle. Every campground is within easy walking distance of the concert site.

Modern amenities on site include clean, permanent restrooms facilities with running water; additionally, internet access and a wide variety of high quality food and beverages will be available.

Continuing the festival's commitment to community, the 10,000 Lakes Festival is partnering with Conscious Alliance, a non-profit group which organizes food drives nationally at concerts and music festivals to benefit impoverished Indian Reservations across the greater western United States. Festival patrons are encouraged to contribute non-perishable food items at the event; those who donate 10 or more canned goods will receive a free, limited-edition 10,000 Lakes Festival poster. Collection bins will be located just outside the festival field entrance.

In addition to the canned food drive, the 10,000 Lakes Festival will contribute a portion of each ticket sold to benefit the Rex Foundation, a non-profit, charitable organization established in 1983 by friends and members of the Grateful Dead. The Rex Foundation proactively provides extensive community support to creative endeavors in the arts, sciences, and education and has furnished over $7 million in grants to hundreds of organizations since 1984.

For further artist information and to purchase tickets visit: http://www.10klf. com (http://www.10klf. com).

Visit the 10,000 Lakes Festival Media Resource page for downloadable press releases, high resolution artist images, festival logos, aerial photos, and other information. (http://www.10klf. com/media. php (http://www.10klf. com/media. php))

Official 10,000 Lakes Festival website: www.10klf. com

For media requests, artist press kits, interviews, and press credentials for the 10,000 Lakes Festival, please contact Dave Weissman at dave@10klf. com or 614-487-1403.

# # #

Father Fights Autism with a Mouse

Father Fights Autism with a Mouse

Affordable and effective computer software teaches children with learning disabilities to become independent learners; Excellent source of visuals of children using the DT Trainer

Columbia, SC (PRWEB) April 27, 2007

As April marks Autism Awareness Month, Columbia-based software company, Accelerations Educational Software (AES), continues to expand its first program for individuals with autism, the Discrete Trial Trainer (DT Trainer), and is getting ready to release a second product.

The DT Trainer has grown to more than 150 content programs and teaches children a range of subjects from animals, shapes, numbers, and letters to more complex topics such as time, money and word problems. It employs Applied Behavioral Analysis methods from behavioral psychology to enable students to learn independently even if they normally require one-on-one instruction. Along with these updates, AES is also preparing for the release of its second product, the Activity Trainer. Both products not only help teach individuals with autism but help teach other individuals with learning disabilities.

Several years ago, Karl Smith's son with autism couldn't read. Smith, a software engineer, began tinkering with a computer program he'd initially designed to supplement his son's therapy. "We had spent four years trying to get him to read words like 'cat' and 'dog,'" he recalls. "After just a few weeks he could read words like 'elephant.' We filled in the right holes and his reading took off." Now his teachers say that he's the best speller in his class.

In 2000, after positive initial input from schools and special education professionals, Smith left his job to begin working full-time on his educational software. Initially using his life savings to fund the project, Smith has now successfully created one of the most unique and robust teaching aids available for children with autism and other learning disabilities.

Since its release, the DT Trainer is now used in over 550 school districts, over 70 private schools and centers of excellence, as well as in thousands of homes nationwide. Now housed in the University of South Carolina's Technology Incubator, Smith's company has increased its staff to handle developing the wide range of content needed to teach individuals with moderate to severe learning disabilities.

Keeli Bowen, a special education teacher in suburban Atlanta, uses the DT Trainer in her classroom. "I absolutely love the DT Trainer! We use it everyday in our classroom. It is fun, educational and it allows for my students to be independent while learning. I recommend this fantastic program to all teachers." Not only has the DT Trainer been found effective in teaching children with autism, it's just as powerful a teaching aid for other children with learning disabilities.

Even as the size of program continues to grow, Smith has maintained the same low price. "Our mission is to create effective and affordable software," Smith says. "We're impacting the lives of as many students as possible by charging just a tenth of the usual cost for the size and robustness." AES charges $99 for home versions and $249 for classroom versions.

Plans are also underway for the release of the Activity Trainer, which will use video modeling and schedules to educate children with autism and other learning disabilities. Video modeling is a well-researched and powerful educational method that teaches various skills, such as writing, self care, and social interactions. The Activity Trainer's expected release date is late Spring 2007.

###

Coverall Health-Based Cleaning System Announces the Award of $65,000 in Educational Scholarships

Coverall Health-Based Cleaning System Announces the Award of $65,000 in Educational Scholarships

Coverall Health-Based Cleaning SystemSM, a leading commercial cleaning franchise company, today announced The Coverall Foundation, Inc. Scholarship Program 2009-2010 academic year scholarship winners. The Coverall Foundation, Inc. will provide 26 scholarships of $2,500 to children of Coverall's Franchisees. This year's scholarships include 16 renewals and 10 new scholarships for a total of $65,000 in financial assistance.

Boca Raton, FL (PRWEB) July 22, 2009

Coverall Health-Based Cleaning SystemSM, a leading commercial cleaning franchise (http://www. coverall. com) company, today announced The Coverall Foundation, Inc. Scholarship Program 2009-2010 academic year scholarship winners.

The Coverall Foundation, Inc. will provide 26 scholarships of $2,500 to children of Coverall's Franchisees. This year's scholarships include 16 renewals and 10 new scholarships for a total of $65,000 in financial assistance.

"This program is very close to the hearts of all of us at Coverall," said Ted Elliott, President and CEO of Coverall Health-Based Cleaning System. "It demonstrates our commitment to our Franchisees and to promoting quality education."

To date, The Coverall Foundation, Inc. has awarded more than $272,000 in educational scholarships to 109 dependent children of Coverall Franchisees who have met the eligibility requirements. Award winners have come from every part of the country and have attended prestigious schools such as Princeton University, New York University and the University of California.

The Coverall Foundation, Inc. Scholarship Program, established in 2004, recognizes and honors the children of the Coverall Health-Based Cleaning System's Franchisees in their pursuit of higher education.

About Coverall Health-Based Cleaning System
Founded in 1985, Coverall Health-Based Cleaning System is one of the world's leading commercial cleaning franchising companies with a worldwide network of more than 90 Support Centers and 9,000 Franchisees. Franchisees currently service nearly 50,000 customers in over 90 metropolitan areas. Coverall Health-Based Cleaning System is revolutionizing the commercial cleaning (http://www. coverall. com) industry with its science-based cleaning processes and procedures designed to reduce cross-contamination and aid infection control. In addition to general accounts, Coverall Health-Based Cleaning System Franchisees also specialize in cleaning healthcare facilities. For more information, www. coverall. com

###

Current 50-State Cost of Living Comparison Now Available

Current 50-State Cost of Living Comparison Now Available

A nationally recognized policy analysis company has designed a free tool for comparing current cost of living differences in all 50 states. The tool, created by Denver-based Augenblick, Palaich and Associates, Inc. (APA) provides users with an easy-to-use index that can also help compare the purchasing power of salaries across states.

Denver, CO (PRWEB) September 24, 2006

A nationally recognized policy analysis company has designed a free tool for comparing current cost of living differences in all 50 states. The tool, created by Denver-based Augenblick, Palaich and Associates, Inc. (APA) provides users with an easy-to-use index that can also help compare the purchasing power of salaries across states.

According to APA Vice President Dr. Douglas Rose, such a comparison can help state governments, school districts, employees, and private companies get a better idea of how their salaries truly stack up. "This tool recognizes that equal salaries do not often mean an equal standard of living," Rose said. "If an employee such as a teacher is paid near the national average salary for their experience level but lives in a state with a higher cost of living, that employee might have less overall purchasing power than many of his or her peers across the country," he added.

The APA analysis -- which is composed of two parts, housing and non-housing -- draws from a variety of reliable data sources. These include the 2006 U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's annual surveys of rental costs in all U. S. Counties, the U. S. Census Bureau's 2005 American Housing Survey, a 2005 study of metropolitan area cost of living by the Council for Community and Economic Research, and wage data from the National Center for Education Statistics.

Among other findings, the analysis revealed that non-housing costs vary much less than housing costs. In fact, the highest non-housing cost state (New York) is only 39% above the lowest cost state (Arkansas). The highest housing cost state (California) however, is 124% above the lowest cost state (West Virginia) -- and is 245% above if home ownership is used instead of rent. Because non-housing costs represent the bulk of all costs, however, they tend to determine the overall cost of living.

The cost of living index is available for free through the APA Web site at: http://www. apaconsulting. net (http://www. apaconsulting. net)

Augenblick, Palaich and Associates, Inc. is a nationally recognized consulting firm specializing in education policy and finance. The firm has more than 25 years experience advising state legislatures, state boards of education, school districts, and a variety of other public policy groups.

###

Moulton College Cultivates Student Technology Education with Extricom WLAN

Moulton College Cultivates Student Technology Education with Extricom WLAN

System Will Allow for Wireless Mobility in Classrooms and the Field

London, United Kingdom (PRWEB) June 8, 2010

Moulton College, a training institution for the Natural, Built and Recreational Environment industries in Moulton, Northamptonshire, UK, has completed deployment of a wireless LAN (WLAN) system (http://www. extricom. com/content/technology) from Extricom. The WLAN was implemented by T. James Telecoms, a Technology partner specializing in wireless services, to support mobile learning by students and staff at Moulton’s Holcot Centre, as well as portions of the College’s main site.

As an overlay to its traditional vocational teaching, Moulton College is integrating sophisticated technology into its everyday lesson plans. The College has numerous buildings, 5,000 students, and a curriculum that incorporates classes in the field as well as the lecture hall, so implementing a campus-wide wireless network was a priority. A funding award from the Mobile Learning Network (MoLeNET) enabled Moulton to invest in mobile learning technologies, including a enterprise-class WLAN and a large number of mini-computers.

“Basically, we need to make sure our students are more prepared for the workforce, and having a grounding in IT is essential,” stated Giles Batchelor, Network Development & Services Manager at Moulton College. “Our staff use network resources in any number of ways, whether online exercises, flash quizzes, or video streaming for a stone masonry workshop or animal welfare class, just to name a few examples.”

“To support this, we needed a WLAN that would just work reliably without to much intervention on our part but would be flexible enough for a wide range of operating scenarios. We reviewed a number of vendors and it was the Extricom system (http://www. extricom. com/content/solutions/industries/primary-secondary-education) that ‘ticked all the boxes’ for us. The implementation has brought significant benefits, including a MoLeShare Award for innovation in the use of mobile learning technology.”

Extricom’s Channel Blanket™ architecture (http://www. extricom. com/content/technology/architecture) has become a byword in the wireless networking community for its simplicity, robustness, and multi-use nature, making it a natural choice for educational institutions. Densely deployed access points provide reliable, resilient network access and high performance for every user. The Extricom switch coordinates the APs and eliminates the co-channel interference that reduces the performance of conventional WLAN systems. The system supports multiple blankets from the same physical infrastructure, essentially separate networks that can be dedicated to specific application types or end-user populations.

For Peter Oxtoby, managing director for T. James Telecoms, Extricom’s mobility characteristics were what made it a compelling solution for Moulton College: “Continuous mobility from AP to AP is critical, especially in terms of real-time teaching in the field where handheld devices are replacing flapping bits of paper, for a more enriched learning experience. The WLAN had to support this right out of the box and it did. There are a lot of vendors that tout their solution’s ability to provide seamless mobility, but none performs up to the level of Extricom in our opinion.”

“Extricom WLAN is engineered to overcome the environmental challenges that can make deploying enterprise WLAN an exercise in frustration,” said Edu Meytal, Extricom's executive VP of global sales. “These days, it’s not enough just to deploy wireless, you have to deploy wireless that can be guaranteed to perform well under load and under stress. Customers like Moulton College continually demonstrate how the Extricom system lives up to its billing in real-world conditions, no matter what it’s asked to do.”

About T. James Telecoms
T. James Telecoms are specialists in the design, deployment and maintenance of wireless and wired networks. WAN, LAN and WIFI Hotspot deployment as a service delivery or managed service. They can be contacted at http://www. tjamestelecoms. co. uk (http://www. tjamestelecoms. co. uk)

T. James Telecoms Contact
Marketing
Tel: +44 1536 411188

# # #

Amy Freeland Named President of AWC Denver Chapter

Amy Freeland Named President of AWC Denver Chapter

Association for Women in Communications welcomes leadership of dedicated public relations professional.

Denver, CO (PRWEB) September 8, 2007

The Denver professional chapter of the Association for Women in Communications (AWC-Denver) has named Amy Freeland, account manager of Philosophy Communication, Inc., as president of the organization. Freeland's expertise managing public relations and marketing activities will assist her as she guides the organization in its goal of promoting the advancement of women in all fields of communication.

Freeland's plans for AWC Denver include reintroducing regularly scheduled e-newsletters and educational programs to increase its value to members of the organization. She set a goal to increase membership during her one-year term by 30 members.

"I look forward to working with a talented and dedicated board to grow our organization. AWC Denver has been instrumental in my career growth, and I am thrilled to give back to others what the organization has given to me," Freeland said. "Whether potential members are interested in forging new friendships, increasing their career potential or improving their communication skills, AWC Denver will meet their needs."

Freeland joined the Philosophy Communication team in May 2004. She has been instrumental in growing the firm's client base and provides a creative flair to its public relations and marketing work.

About Philosophy Communication, Inc.:
Philosophy Communication is located in Denver and provides marketing, public relations and graphic design services. The company designed an innovative pay-for-performance program that ensures clients payment is based on the results they get. Philosophy Communication has represented many notable companies from a wide variety of industries including The Nautilus Group, U. S Nursing Corporation, ToolWatch and Roth Distributing. For more information, visit www. philosophycommunication. com.

###

BetterPhoto. com® Welcomes Ibarionex Perello to the BetterPhoto Staff

BetterPhoto. com® Welcomes Ibarionex Perello to the BetterPhoto Staff

BetterPhoto. com, the worldwide leader in online photography education, today announced former associate editor for Outdoor Photographer magazine, Ibarionex Perello, has joined the BetterPhoto staff as Associate Editor beginning January 2nd.

Redmond, WA (PRWEB) January 8, 2007

BetterPhoto. com, the worldwide leader in online photography education, today announced former associate editor for Outdoor Photographer magazine, Ibarionex Perello, has joined the BetterPhoto staff as Associate Editor beginning January 2nd. Perello has been a photography instructor for BetterPhoto since July last year.

"Ibarionex's expertise as a writer and editor, as well as his wealth of experience in the photographic industry, make him an invaluable addition to our BetterPhoto team," said Jim Miotke, president and founder of BetterPhoto. com. "We are absolutely thrilled to have him on board!"

Perello, also a former associate editor of PC Photo and Digital Pro Photo magazines, was a technical engineer for Nikon for eight years where he provided support and training on digital technologies. Additionally, he hosts and produces the "The Candid Frame," an audio podcast in which he interviews photographers around the world. His online photography courses at BetterPhoto. com, Available Light Portraiture, Posing and Portraiture Techniques, and DSLR Features: When, Why and How to Use Them, are received with great enthusiasm by his students.

BetterPhoto brings together over 150,000 members from around the world for learning, fun and community. The site offers over 80 courses on photography and Photoshop, taught by scores of published, professional photographers including Tony Sweet, Brenda Tharp, Jim Zuckerman and Shutterbug editor George Schaub. Courses are offered every month. Sign up today to get your photos thoughtfully and promptly reviewed by professionals. The monthly BetterPhoto. com contest, considered the best on the web, brings in over 25,000 entries monthly, and awards winners in 10 categories.

About BetterPhoto. com

BetterPhoto. com is the worldwide leader in online photography education, offering an approachable resource for photographers who want to improve their skills, share their photos and learn more about the art and technique of photography. Headquartered in Redmond, WA, BetterPhoto. com is a fun, approachable community, offering online photography courses led by highly respected and published professional photographers, who act as mentors. BetterPhoto also offers a range of gallery and web hosting options that are easy to use and powerfully customizable, and offers a rich community experience and the best photo contests on the web.

For more information, visit the BetterPhoto website at http://www. betterphoto. com (http://www. betterphoto. com).

###

Latino Actor Eric Martinez Appears On USA Network Series 'In Plain Sight' June 8, 2008

Latino Actor Eric Martinez Appears On USA Network Series 'In Plain Sight' June 8, 2008

Actor Eric Martinez Plays a Medic on USA Network Series "In Plain Sight."

Atlanta, Georgia (PRWEB) June 6, 2008

Actor and CEO of record label Power Moves Entertainment, Eric Martinez appears on USA Network Series "In Plain Sight," Sunday June 8th.

Martinez will play the role as a medic in the episode airing Sunday night at 8:00 p. m.

Eric Martinez is best known for his portrayal as a gang member in "Love Lies Bleeding," starring Christian Slater. Martinez seems to be enjoying his recent success in Hollywood. Earlier this year he landed a leading role in the film Oblivious, written by screenwriter Marlon Campbell. Oblivious is a major motion picture film overflowing with action, suspense and slated for a 2009 release. With the sensation of Mr. Martinez acting career and a thriving record label, he still manages to find time for guest appearances and auditions for other leading roles.

"Doing 'In Plain Sight' was a lot of fun for me, because I got to work with actors I admire. Paul Ben-Victor (Entourage), Mary McCormack (The West Wing) and Fred Weller were all great! Although I was only in a couple of episodes as a medic and officer, things like this are relevant to me exploring different characters, so that when I get a major role; I'm more well versed. Plus working on the show in my home town of Albuquerque, NM added to the excitement. I look forward to the series and hope to work with the network again," states Martinez.

Mr. Martinez will make several celebrity guest appearances over the next couple weeks. On June 7, 2008, he will speak at the Texas State LULAC Convention in Odessa, Texas. He will also appear as a celebrity guest for this years H. U.F. Awards scheduled on June 21, 2008, in Philadelphia. The awards show is an annual special Fathers Day Brunch & Concert. The awards show is hosted by Judge Mablean Ephriam, formerly of the popular TV show Divorce Court. Mr. Martinez will serve as a presenter for this years award show, honoring unsung fathers in the city of Philadelphia.

ABOUT:
Powermoves Entertainment is a record label, management firm, and event promotion company out of Albuquerque, New Mexico. The company began in 2001 and since has been at the forefront of the music and entertainment industry in the Southwest Region of the United States. The label is growing at an astounding rate and is now home to over 15 of the most talented and diverse group of artists throughout the region and all over the country. The label specializes in many different genres and styles including Hip Hop, R&B, Latin, Reggaeton, and Pop. For more info on Powermoves Entertainment go

ABOUT: LULAC
The League of United Latin American Citizens advances the economic condition, educational attainment, political influence, health and civil rights of Hispanic Americans through community-based programs operating at more than 700 LULAC councils nationwide.

ABOUT:
The H. U. F. (Honoring Unsung Fathers) Awards Brunch & Concert is a special Father's Day [annual] event, created and hosted by Judge Mablean Ephriam. What started as an annual Mothers Day Vs Father's Day--"sibling rivalry" competition amongst brothers and sisters, in-laws, [some] nieces and nephews; later on transcending into an intimate jazz brunch for fathers only hosted by Judge Mablean at her home (humble beginnings), has now become a 'must attend' affair. Gaining notoriety, the H. U. F. Awards has been a sellout with exponential growth each year.

For interviews with Eric Martinez please contact A List Public Relations, Pam Pinnock at 678-920-2582 or email to pampinnock@aol.

# # #

Brain Fitness Technique is Making Big Waves: Brain Wave Vibration Rights Sold for Seven Languages

Brain Fitness Technique is Making Big Waves: Brain Wave Vibration Rights Sold for Seven Languages

Manage your stress, rediscover physical vitality, and stimulate your natural healing ability with Brain Wave Vibration, a powerful mind-body healing and brain fitness technique that is making waves across seven countries. Learn about this moving meditation in Brain Wave Vibration: Getting Back into the Rhythm of a Healthier, Happier Life by Ilchi Lee. Winner of a 2010 Silver Nautilus Book Award and soon to be published in seven languages.

Sedona, AZ (PRWEB) May 4, 2010

Everybody is catching the wave. From Asia to the Americas, and all across Europe, people are shaking it up to the powerful rhythm inside themselves. They're tapping into a new mind-body training method that is surging across the continents, encouraging people of all ages and abilities to uncover the vast abilities that lie within their brain. Why? Because they say, it works.

They're getting into the rhythm with brain wave vibration (http://www. brainwavevibration. com/). As people move to the beat and allow their whole bodies to vibrate, they feel a release of tension and a sense of equilibrium coming back to their body and mind. Their brain clears, their energy is stimulated, and suddenly they're in a much better mood.

The new brain fitness technique is described in the book, Brain Wave Vibration: Getting Back to the Rhythm of a Healthy, Happy Life (http://www. bestlifemedia. com/body-mind-spirit-books/brain-wave-vibration-revised-and-expanded-edition), written by Ilchi Lee and published by BEST Life Media. It recently won a 2010 Silver Nautilus Book Award, which recognizes books that promote spiritual growth, conscious living, and positive social change, while inspiring readers to new possibilities for a better world.

At its core, the method uses basic vibration exercises to get your qi/ki energy moving and calm your brain wave activity. It involves three basic elements: 1) deliberately making vibrations in your body, 2) allowing your body to ride the rhythm, and 3) following the flow of energy.

"It may seem like magical thinking to believe that something so simple could produce such good results. But really, the healing is happening within you," writes Ilchi Lee (http://www. bestlifemedia. com/body-mind-spirit-articles#AboutIlchiLee). "Your brain already instinctively knows what your body needs for health and happiness. This method only helps you to activate it."

People who practice the technique say that it helps them manage stress (http://www. bestlifemedia. com/body-mind-spirit-articles#ManageStress) more effectively, regain their physical vitality, master their emotions, and unleash their body's own innate healing ability. "It has helped me manage my chronic pain, increase my energy level, and improve my attitude about life in general," said Leslie, a practitioner in Lakewood Colorado.

"When I practice, I feel closer to my real self. It gives me a freedom that connects my body and soul," said Peter from Epsom, England. "My right brain becomes harmonized with my left brain in a state of complete calm, peace, and emptiness," he said. Brain wave vibration and ki energy training (http://www. bestlifemedia. com/body-mind-spirit-articles#DahnYoga) are taught in more than 1,000 Dahn Yoga and Body+Brain centers in 10 countries.

Publishers in seven countries have either purchased the rights to or already published foreign language versions of Brain Wave Vibration: Korea, Japan, France, Germany, Taiwan, Russia and China. The Korean edition has sold more than 300,000 copies. The first English edition, published in 2008, sold more than 80,000 copies and won a 2009 Gold Medal Living Now Book Award and a 2009 Arizona Glyph Award. The new, expanded edition includes more success stories and a deeper explanation of the science behind the method designed to change your brain (http://www. bestlifemedia. com/body-mind-spirit-articles#ChangeHabits).

"The book is a unique integration of the holistic tradition of the East and Western scientific insight," said Dr. Elkhonon Goldberg, clinical professor of neurology at the New York University School of Medicine and author of The New Executive Brain. "Written in an engaging and lively style, it conveys optimism and humanism, as well as some very practical approaches to attaining mental health and balance," he noted in his review.

Availability:
Brain Wave Vibration (ISBN 9781935127369) is available through neighborhood and online booksellers for $14.95 or it can be purchased directly from BEST Life Media (http://www. bestlifemedia. com/body-mind-spirit-books/brain-wave-vibration-revised-and-expanded-edition). Trade orders can be placed through SCB Distributors, Ingram, Baker & Taylor and New Leaf. Related products include an audio book, a guided training CD, and a music CD to facilitate at-home practice.

About the Author:
Ilchi Lee is a brain philosopher and educator dedicated to creating a healthier, happier and more peaceful existence for all humanity. He is the founder of Dahn Yoga and Brain Education System Training (http://www. bestlifemedia. com/body-mind-spirit-articles#AboutBrainEducation), techniques designed to enhance human potential and quality of life through a variety of mind-body training methods. His self-development programs, used by thousands of people worldwide, are a unique blend of Eastern philosophical concepts and Western scientific understanding of the brain. Lee has authored 32 books on topics related to brain development, health and wellness, spirituality, and personal growth.

About BEST Life Media:
BEST Life Media produces energy healing and yoga books, yoga DVDs, relaxation music and CDs, and other products that promote healthy body mind spirit (http://www. bestlifemedia. com/) living. Brain Education System Training (BEST), which seeks to better the human condition through a variety of self-development techniques, serves as the underlying inspiration for many of our titles. Visit our website to browse our affirmation cards, chakra meditation guide, wall art, and personal journals. Whether you are well on your path, or just starting out, BEST Life Media has the tools to assist your spiritual growth. For information, call (877) 504-1106.

###

Online Skin Care Retailer Named 12th Fastest-Growing Utah Company

Online Skin Care Retailer Named 12th Fastest-Growing Utah Company

SkinCareRx, a leading retailer of skin care products, was named Utah's 12th fastest-growing company for its revenue growth over the past three years.

Salt Lake City, UT (PRWEB) November 13, 2008

In a time of economic uncertainty, SkinCareRx. com is standing strong as the twelfth fastest-growing company in Utah. The online skin care retailer was recognized last month as one of Utah's elite by the MountainWest Capital Network.

SkinCareRx (http://skincarerx. com) earned its number 12 spot on Utah's 100 Fastest-Growing Companies List because of its 1,708% revenue growth from 2003 through 2007. It's growth that would not have been possible without the dedication of SkinCareRx's employees, says company CEO Chris Taylor.

"It's a substantial achievement that would not have been possible without the long hours of hard work by everyone at SkinCareRx," Taylor said.

The nine-year-old company has not only grown in revenue over the last few years, but also grown in size. It currently employs over 70 people at its corporate headquarters in downtown Salt Lake City. It has also expanded its business with two new e-commerce websites, Apothica (http://apothica. com) and SkinBotanica.

With this tremendous growth, SkinCareRx has made it a priority to not forget who keeps the company in business. It was recently recognized as a Gold Honoree of BizRate's Circle of Excellence Award. This stamp of approval puts SkinCareRx in a select group of 53 retailers acknowledged for outstanding customer service.

"Our dedication to customer service sets us apart from our competition," Taylor said. "We have a full staff of licensed estheticians that provide free skin care consultations and professional product recommendations to every customer."

SkinCareRx. com also provides shopping incentives such as 115% price matching, 60-day product returns, and free shipping on all orders over $49.

About SkinCareRx
SkinCareRx. com, your personal skin care expert, makes dermatologist, spa-grade, and clinically active skin care products accessible through its unique online multi-site shop which currently includes SkinCareRx. com, Apothica. com, and SkinBotanica. com (http://skinbotanica. com). Founded in 1999, SkinCareRx. com is the educational source for all your beauty needs and the provider of beauty, cosmetics and high profile, clinically proven skin care products. Accessible online 24 hours, 7 days a week, SkinCareRx. com's service makes it easy to identify, compare and select the skin care and beauty products you need for quick and dependable on-time delivery.

###

Soccer Mom’s Dream of a Swimming Pool Gets Canned

Soccer Mom’s Dream of a Swimming Pool Gets Canned

Watersall, Inc. announces the launch of two new product lines of fine-mist aerosol spray purified water. “Splash Cool,” tagged “Swimming Pool In A Can,” and “Watersall, Purified Water Atomizer” made their debut at the Spa and Resort show in New York.

ALBANY, GA (PRWEB) December 3, 2005

When the husband of a south Georgia soccer mom dismissed her dream to build a backyard swimming pool by telling her that she should “can” her idea, that’s exactly what she did.

Drew Aultman, founder and president of Watersall, Inc., developed a purified water skin care product that cools, refreshes and hydrates the skin. Naming the product “Splash Cool” and dubbing it “Swimming Pool in a Can - Sorry, pool boy not included,” Aultman was off and running, or swimming rather. Drawing from her education and background in advertising and marketing, Aultman created a fun and unique product that within months spread to stores from coast to coast. “We introduced this product in New York this year,” Aultman said. “Already, we have retailers in over 20 states and close to 100 stores. We are very optimistic about the future.”

Recently, her company partnered with the specialty department store Parisian to launch Splash Cool. “I am thrilled,” Aultman exclaimed. “Parisian, which is owned by Saks Incorporated, is a first rate department store chain.” According to Parisian buyer Jamie Gleason, “Splash Cool is an exciting addition to our cosmetics assortment. It fills a need that many women might not have even realized they had. It is a product that is unique to Parisian and sets us apart from our competition.”

Originally intended to be used for cooling and hydrating hot, thirsty skin at the pool or beach, this simple product has a myriad of additional practical uses. It provides an ultra-fine mist of purified water to gently wash away perspiration and pollutants and restore a neutral pH to skin. It can be used in the office or after exercise. As a way to beat the inevitable dehydration when flying, it makes a great traveling companion. Especially convenient for moms because the water is purified and sterilized, Splash Cool can be used on babies and toddlers for quick clean-ups. The list of uses goes on and on … limited only by the imagination.

Watersall has gone to extraordinary lengths to maintain the purity of its products. “I have sensitive skin, so developing a product that was pure and free of preservatives was especially important to me,” says Aultman. “Water is moisture. The quality of our water exceeds purity standards set forth by the FDA for pharmaceutical-grade water used in the medical industry.” The water is then sterilized to ensure quality and prevent the need for irritating additives and drying preservatives. Often products contain fragrances and alcohol which, of course, aggravate aging dehydrated skin. These products hydrate the skin, which is so vital for maintaining a youthful appearance.

Although Watersall is the only manufacturer in the U. S. of this simple but useful product, European women have used similar products for decades. While traveling recently, Aultman recalls an encounter with a woman from Argentina. “She told me in a charming accent that until seeing my product, she had not been able to find a purified water product in an aerosol can here in the States.” “She was obviously perplexed that this was not a cosmetic staple for American women as it is in other parts of the world.” “We hope to change that,” Aultman said.

Aultman knows her mission in life is to help abused and underprivileged children. For many years she has been a member of a local organization developed to help prevent child abuse and provide temporary shelters for neglected and abused children. When she decided to begin work on the product, she realized that this may be the way to fulfill her goals of doing something major to aid neglected and abused children. Aultman decided to start a foundation funded by profits from Watersall to build homes for abused children and help educate the public. At her mother-in-law’s suggestion, Drew formed a name for the foundation by using a combination of her own children’s names. The Andrew H. Jordan Foundation for Children was born with the hope of Watersall’s success to sponsor and support it.

Drew Aultman is available for comment and/or interview. For a complete listing of store locations or for additional information, please visit www. watersall. com.

###

W. L. Butler Construction, Inc. Announces Opening of a New Office in San Diego

W. L. Butler Construction, Inc. Announces Opening of a New Office in San Diego

Jennifer McCarthy Joins Sales Team as Business Development Manager for Emergent Region

Redwood City, CA (PRWEB) September 7, 2010

W. L. Butler Construction, Inc. recently announced the opening of a new office in San Diego to create strategic alliances and build new relationships for the firm. This is the fifth office for the general contractor, with other locations in Redwood City, Stockton, Irvine and Palm Desert employing over 150 full-time team members.

Throughout its 35-year history, W. L. Butler Construction, Inc. has established a powerful brand and notable reputation by collaborating with developers, owners and end users to complete a number of ground-ups and tenant improvements for automotive dealerships, retail centers, medical offices, industrial warehouses, hospitality, corporate campuses and educational facilities.

“Getting new business is all about relationships,” says Jennifer McCarthy, Business Development Manager. “While the company already has a strong presence in Southern California, it’s my goal to strengthen our existing partnerships, diversify our client base and broaden our visibility as a full-service general contractor within the San Diego region specifically.”

Jennifer McCarthy will manage the daily operations of the new location, leveraging more than 11 years of industry experience. With both a competitive drive and passionate spirit, she has been successful in acquiring high profile projects, increasing market share, improving efficiencies and achieving financial goals by establishing customer loyalty programs and comprehensive marketing plans. However, her proudest professional accomplishment was becoming the first female partner in a Real Estate development firm.

“We are pleased to announce that Jennifer has joined our team,” said Frank York, President. “Jennifer is a dynamic leader and marketing executive with contacts throughout the real estate community including; brokers, architects, property owners, municipalities, contractors and developers. Her wealth of knowledge, relevant experience and assertiveness will enable us to expand our business opportunities in this fairly untapped region for us.”

Educated at Palomar College in San Marcos with an emphasis in Sales and Marketing, Jennifer is also a committee chair for a number of trade associations; including the Alliance for Construction Excellence, National Association of Industrial and Office Properties (NAIOP), International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) and the Urban Land Institute. On a personal level, she is an outgoing mother of four with a keen eye for home décor and remodeling.

The company’s new San Diego address is 12526 High Bluff Drive, Ste. 300, San Diego, CA 92130. The main phone number is 858.663.2231.

About W. L. Butler Construction, Inc.
W. L. Butler Construction, Inc. is a full-service general contractor who is committed to building our client's vision by creating relationships and providing superior quality and services that exceed our client's expectations. We have over 30 years of experience serving the western region with offices throughout California. Additionally, we are registered / licensed in the states of Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Washington and Wyoming. More information is available at.

###

Pamper the Pooch, Other Pets, without the Pudge this Holiday Season

Pamper the Pooch, Other Pets, without the Pudge this Holiday Season

Professional pet sitters offer tips to help battle holiday weight gain

King, NC (Vocus) November 29, 2010

Pet Sitters International (PSI), the world’s largest educational association for professional pet sitters, recently surveyed its member businesses to determine the most popular types of pet pampering taking place during the holidays.

The majority of the 337 respondents indicated that their clients’ pet pampering takes place primarily in the form of extra treats and toys. But the feedback doesn’t stop there. Professional pet-care givers are quick to note that over-treating and over-feeding is typical among many pet owners.

An overwhelming 93 percent of respondents said they provide pet-sitting services for pets that they classify as overweight.

The findings are in line with 2010 information from the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention, which reports that 44 percent of dogs and 57 percent of cats in the U. S. are obese.

While most pet owners pamper their pets with good intentions, some of these behaviors can have long-term negative effects.

PSI member Cheryl Wilson, owner of T. L.K. Professional Pet Care Service in Watertown, MA, finds that over-feeding is one of the most common problems she encounters.

“I try to offer my clients advice on more appropriate amounts to feed their pets and remind them of the health risks that come with pet obesity,” Wilson said.

Other PSI members noted that pet owners request that their pets be given too many fatty treats. Cari Brown, owner of The Cat’s Meow Pet Sitting Service in Maryland Heights, MO, was asked to do just that—until she intervened.

“One of my clients used to give unhealthy snacks to their cats until I educated them on proper nutrition for cats,” Brown said. “Now the cats get grain - and corn-free snacks that are full of protein.”

PSI member Lynn Hall, owner of All Creatures Great and Small in New Point, VA, faced a similar predicament.

“I cared for a dog that was morbidly obese and yet my client continued to request that I feed it a high calorie, rich meal,” Hall said. “I eventually lost the client because I expressed my concerns. The dog is now on medication and a low-calorie diet. As much as I miss that pup, I feel that I did the right thing to help save its life.”

According to Patti Moran, PSI president, overindulging during the holidays and beyond is no longer solely a human issue, but one for canines and felines as well. She said that experienced and qualified pet care givers are in a good position to take note and intervene.

“Professional pet sitters spend a lot of time with pets and pet owners, likely more than any other pet-care professional,” Moran said. “Their familiarity with their clients’ pets and families make them well-suited to offer pet-care advice on good nutrition and similar topics. As PSI’s survey indicates, professional pet sitters truly care about the welfare of the pets in their care.”

The majority of professional pet sitters can quickly identify health issues and household hazards. Some of the most frequent recommendations professional pet sitters give their clients, especially around holidays, include:
 Curb the urge to give extra "treats" to your pets. Instead, treat them with extra playtime and belly rubs.

 Avoid giving overweight pets too much food and the wrong types of foods. Just because you’re eating it doesn’t mean your pet should.

 Educate yourself about holiday hazards such as toxins in decorations and plants.

 If you are going to be away for long periods of time for shopping and traveling, make arrangements to keep your pet on its regular schedule as much as possible.

 Plan for your pet’s care well in advance. Schedules get tight and last minute requests can leave pet owners without adequate in-home pet care.

For more information on holiday safety or to locate a professional pet sitter in your area, please visit http://www. petsit. com.

About Pet Sitters International
Established in 1994, Pet Sitters International (PSI) is the world’s largest educational association for professional pet sitters, representing more than 7,500 independent professional pet-sitting businesses in the United States, Canada and abroad. PSI provides members with access to affordable bonding and liability insurance and educational resources including a comprehensive Accreditation Program, The Pet Sitter’s WORLD magazine and PSI’s annual Quest convention. For more information, visit http://www. petsit. com, home of the Official Pet Sitter Locator™, or visit the PSIStoreOnline, the largest specialty retailer of products for pet sitters and pet-sitter business owners.

Contact: Courtney Klein 
Phone: (336) 983-9222, ext. 317 
E-mail: courtneyklein(at)petsit(dot)com 
Web site: http://www. petsit. com

Contact: Terry Chance
Phone: (336) 983-9222, ext. 314
E-mail: terrychance(at)petsit(dot)com

###

Strongest Q2 in Varicent's History

Strongest Q2 in Varicent's History

Highlights of Q2 include impressive #1 ranking in Profit 100 as well as new customer acquisitions

Toronto, ON (PRWEB) July 29, 2010

Varicent Software, the leading innovator in Incentive Compensation and Sales Performance Management solutions, is proud to announce an extremely productive and successful Q2. Highlights from the second quarter include new customer acquisitions, securing the #1 position in the 22nd annual PROFIT 100 ranking (http://www. varicent. com/press-releases2010.asp#a105) of Canada’s Fastest-Growing Companies by PROFIT Magazine, and the successful hosting of INSIGHT10, Varicent’s annual user conference.

“We are thrilled with all of the exciting activity that has taken place during this quarter,” said Dan Shimmerman, President and CEO, Varicent. “We are especially proud that this Q2 was our best to date – more than 50% stronger than any Q2 prior. The company is on track to hit our year end growth targets of 35% plus.”

Throughout Q2, Varicent's solution was adopted by ten new customers across industries including Retail, Technology, Insurance and Financial Services. Varicent’s growth is unparalleled in the industry and this exemplary performance affirms that its sales performance management and incentive compensation solution succeeds in driving down the cost and time of sales administration, improves visibility into sales behavior, and enhances the overall effectiveness of sales efforts.

In May, Varicent hosted INSIGHT10, its annual user conference focused on Incentive Compensation and Sales Performance Management. INSIGHT10 brought together Varicent customers, industry experts, Varicent partners and staff for three days of training, education and information exchange. Participants heard the latest in best practices and industry trends; they were able to network with other Varicent users and learn from their successes and attendees enjoyed Hands on Labs with the ability to explore Varicent in more detail. “We were delighted with the impact of this conference,” said Brian Hartlen, Vice President Marketing, Varicent. “In addition to providing our users and partners with a meaningful experience, we at Varicent benefited from the opportunity to be face-to-face with our stakeholders and to learn about their environments, their needs and how they have leveraged Varicent to forecast and grow.”

Q2 also saw the latest release of the company’s flagship product, Varicent 7 (http://www. varicent. com/varicent7/index. asp), which empowers organizations to manage increasingly complex compensation processes and significantly reduces implementation time and effort. This new incarnation provides Varicent customers with effective tools to deal with market volatility and changes within the context of less time and fewer resources.

One of the most impressive achievements of Q2 was Varicent’s #1 ranking in PROFIT Magazine’s listing of Canada’s fastest growing companies. The standing was based on the company’s sales performance for five-year revenue growth. “We are extremely proud of our performance, and PROFIT Magazine’s recognition of our accomplishments,” said Dan Shimmerman, President and CEO, Varicent. “Varicent’s success is the result of our entire team’s hard work and commitment, as well as our shared dedication to delivering value to our global customers (http://www. varicent. com/customers. asp).”

About Varicent Software Incorporated
Varicent Software Incorporated is an innovative software solutions provider delivering measurable improvements to its clients’ businesses through its industry-leading sales performance management solution Varicent SPM. Varicent's customers are high-performing companies representing a variety of industries and include Waste Management, Convoy Financial Group, Sherwin-Williams, Manpower, Getty Images, Starwood Hotels, Sun Hung Kai Financial, and many others. For more information, please visit www. varicent. com (http://www. varicent. com).

# # #

Lakeside Medical Centers to Receive the 2011 Companies to Watch Award

Lakeside Medical Centers to Receive the 2011 Companies to Watch Award

Lakeside Medical Centers has been recognized as a recipient of the 2011 Florida Companies to WatchSM award, an honor presented by GrowFL, the Florida Economic Gardening Institute at the University of Central Florida and ACG Florida, in association with the Edward Lowe Foundation.

Largo (PRWEB) January 12, 2011

Lakeside Medical Centers (http://www. LakesideMedicalCenters. com) has been recognized as a recipient of the 2011 Florida Companies to WatchSM award, an honor presented by GrowFL, the Florida Economic Gardening Institute at the University of Central Florida and ACG Florida, in association with the Edward Lowe Foundation.

Lakeside will be one of fifty companies from across the state of Florida to receive their award at an awards gala on Thursday, February 17 at the Rosen Shingle Creek Resort in Orlando, Florida.

Lakeside Medical Centers is the only company in the health care provider space to be honored.

"We will be pleased to see Dr. Johnson, Lakeside's founder and medical director, receive this award on behalf of the company that he started over thirty years ago", said Fred Nussbaum, Lakeside CEO. "For many years, Dr. Johnson has provided an exceptional service for employers in our region while at the same time, providing employment and training for many clinical specialists including Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, X-Ray Techs and Medical Assistants. It is nice to see this being recognized like this", Nussbaum added.

Florida Companies to Watch is an awards program that celebrates a wide range of privately held second-stage companies headquartered in the state. Awardees are selected for demonstrating the intent and capacity to grow based on employee or sales growth, exceptional entrepreneurial leadership, sustainable competitive advantage or other notable strengths.

About Lakeside Medical Centers
Lakeside's first clinic opened in 1978 in Pinellas County. Since then our mission has been to provide quality medical care to employers and their employees in a cost conscious and efficient manner. For over thirty years, Lakeside has been recognized for its exceptional occupational health services. Lakeside operates a total of sixteen clinics: four clinics in Pinellas; five clinics in Hillsborough; five clinics in Orange; and two clinics in Polk Counties.

For more information, please visit our website at http://www. betteroccmed. com or call us at (727) 586-0138.

About second-stage businesses and Florida Companies to Watch
Florida Companies to Watch is unique because of its focus on second-stage companies and the wide-ranging industries they represent. The impact of these companies on Florida's economy is immense, and this year's honorees are examples of such companies in the state. During 2006-2008, Florida's resident companies averaged more than 111,000 second-stage establishments according to YourEconomy. org, an online resource of the Edward Lowe Foundation. Those second-stage companies employed more than two million workers. Looking at the contributions of these companies, only 6 percent of Florida's resident establishments were in the second-stage category, however, they generated more than 31 percent of net new jobs in the state.

For more information: http://www. Florida. CompaniesToWatch. org

About GrowFL and the Florida Economic Gardening Institute
GrowFL is the official Economic Gardening Technical Assistance Pilot Program funded by the State of Florida and a program of the Florida Economic Gardening Institute. Created in 2009 to stimulate investment in Florida's economy by providing technical assistance for expanding businesses in the state, the Florida Economic Gardening Institute is headquartered at the University of Central Florida under contract with the State of Florida's Office of Tourism, Trade and Economic Development under the Executive Office of the Governor. Additional information is available at http://www. GrowFL. com.

About ACG Florida
ACG Florida is a statewide collaboration of the four Florida chapters of the Association for Corporate Growth - Orlando, North Florida, South Florida and Tampa Bay. ACG is the global community for middle market M&A dealmakers and business leaders focused on driving growth. ACG members have access to data, content and networking to access capital, make deals and drive corporate growth. Founded in 1954, ACG has grown to more than 13,000 members organized in 55 chapters throughout North America, Europe and Asia. For more information, please visit http://www. acg. org/florida

About the Edward Lowe Foundation
The Edward Lowe Foundation inspired the creation of the Companies to Watch program to celebrate second-stage entrepreneurs and their companies. Established in 1985, the Edward Lowe Foundation is a Michigan-based nonprofit organization that supports entrepreneurship through recognition, education and research with a focus on second-stage companies--those that have moved beyond the startup phase and seek significant, steady growth. The foundation also encourages economic gardening, an entrepreneur-centered strategy providing balance to the traditional approach of business recruitment. For information about the Edward Lowe Foundation, visit http://www. EdwardLowe. org.

###

The Paper Tiger Software and Calahan Solutions Announce Two Great Ways for Professional Organizers and Virtual Assistants to Market their Business

The Paper Tiger Software and Calahan Solutions Announce Two Great Ways for Professional Organizers and Virtual Assistants to Market their Business.

The Paper Tiger software is teaming up with Calahan Solutions, Inc. and other professional organizers and virtual assistants to make the most of Get Organized Month January 2010!

Atlanta, GA (PRWEB) December 18, 2009

The Paper Tiger Document Management and Filing System Software (http://www. thepapertiger. com) has teamed up with Calahan Solutions, a personal productivity and organization consulting company (http://www. calahansolutions. com), to help professional organizers and virtual assistants greatly increase their marketing presence in January 2010 to reach new clients during Get Organized Month.

The fact is that many professional organizers and virtual assistants (http://www. thepapertiger. com/experts) will not be as busy in January 2010 during Get Organized Month (http://www. napo. net/news/go_month. aspx) as they want to be. The tough economy is not to blame, however. The main reason many professional organizers and virtual assistants will not be serving as many clients as they can, is due to lack of marketing. Many companies, government agencies, etc. do not know what services are available to help them with their organizing and VA tasks.

There are two opportunities for professional organizers or virtual assistants to gain greater exposure for their business.

Opportunity #1 – Participate as a Gift Sponsor in the “Great Organizing Give Away”

Calahan Solutions, Inc. is coordinating the first-ever industry give away in honor of Get Organized Month 2010. Professional organizers and virtual assistants are sponsoring gifts in the following categories:
Downloadable items such as tip sheets, eBooks, eReports, eWorkbooks, or audio or video downloads. Subscriptions to newsletters and/or blogs. Donations of time for either telephone or in-person consultation to prospective clients.

All organizing gifts will be publicized on the Internet using all the resources and expertise of both The Paper Tiger Document Management and Filing System software and Calahan Solutions, Inc. Everything is designed to increase Internet traffic and opportunities for the participating professional organizers and virtual assistants. Further details on sponsorship are available on the “Great Organizing Give Away” website (http://www. asktheexpertorganizers. com/congratulations-on-deciding-to-participate. html).

Opportunity #2 – Expand Your Business with The Paper Tiger Software

The Monticello Corporation, makers of The Paper Tiger Document Management and Filing System software, invites all professional organizers and virtual assistants to become an affiliate and Paper Tiger Expert. There are tremendous benefits to becoming a Paper Tiger Expert and the cost is FREE. Further details are available on the become a Paper Tiger Expert (http://www. thepapertiger. com/affiliates. php) page of The Paper Tiger website.

“Professional Organizers and Virtual Assistants are very good at delivering excellent results for their clients. However, many of these professionals don’t have all the marketing expertise, tools and time needed to reach their prospect base as often as they would like. They need assistance finding new business and that is where we can really help!”, says Stephanie Calahan, owner of Calahan Solutions, Inc. (http://www. calahansolutions. com) and a Paper Tiger Expert located in Bloomington, IL.

“Stephanie Calahan has done a fantastic job of using the power of the Internet to reach potential organizing and virtual assistant prospects. She really understands how to use the web to ‘be in front of people – 24/7/365’. The quality of her educational material is excellent and she is a great teacher. Any professional organizer or virtual assistant can learn how to better market their business by working with Stephanie”, says James D. Grady, President & CEO of The Monticello Corporation, the makers of The Paper Tiger Document Management and Filing System Software.

About The Monticello Corporation, makers of The Paper Tiger Document Management and Filing System Software.

Founded in 1995, The Monticello Corporation’s mission is to enhance its customers' business and personal effectiveness by providing the training, tools and motivation to help them solve their problems with filing and document management. The company's main product, The Paper Tiger filing system software, was created as a type of inventory management system (like a chart of accounts) for physical hanging files (you know, the green, yellow, blue and red ones in your file cabinet!)

Monticello got its name from the legendary home of Thomas Jefferson, U. S. president from 1801-1809. An avid collector of books and music, Jefferson transferred his personal library of more than 6,000 volumes to the Library of Congress in 1815, doubling its size and permanently expanding the scope of its collections.

Contact:
James D. Grady
President/CEO, The Monticello Corporation
Thepapertiger. com (http://www. thepapertiger. com)

Toll-free Phone: 866-701-1561

About Calahan Solutions, Inc.:

Calahan Solutions, Inc. is a premier productivity and organization consulting firm, serving national and local clients in corporate settings, home-based businesses, and residential environments. Calahan Solutions, Inc. creates life-long transformations enabling you to focus on the things that really matter in life.

Calahan Solutions, Inc. began supporting industry professionals in 2007 when their Learn from Organizing Experts teleseries was launched. Calahan, known for her innovative and collaborative “get done” philosophy, also coaches and mentors professional organizers to reach their full potential.

Contact: Stephanie L. H. Calahan

President/CEO, Calahan Solutions, Inc.

Calahansolutions. com (http://www. calahansolutions. com)

Phone: 309-825-7833 (day/evening), 309-826-5263 (alternate)

# # #

1800mySurgeon Releases New Television Commercial

1800mySurgeon Releases New Television Commercial

A new television commercial introduces the public to a free service which makes finding a qualified surgeon within reach.

Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) June 12, 2008

1800mySurgeon began the national airing of their first television commercial, introducing the Board-Certified Surgeon referral service to the public.

In an effort to help consumers make an informed decision, the commercial targets women ages 25-65 who seek physical enhancement through cosmetic and plastic surgery procedures. The commercial promotes safety and care, which come with finding a qualified Board-Certified Surgeon.

The commercial will air on cable television including E! Entertainment Network, Discovery Channel, Food Network, Lifetime Television, Women's Entertainment Network, Travel Channel, Fine Living Channel and Oxygen.

"The new television commercial will inform the public about the importance of choosing a Board-Certified Surgeon," said Managing Director Johannes Haze. "1800mySurgeon provides a great resource for consumers to be able to start their journey to self-improvement."

Consumers can call 1800mySurgeon by using their Toll Free number (800-697-8743) or by visiting their informational website (http://www.1800mySurgeon. com (http://www.1800mySurgeon. com)) to research and find Board-Certified Surgeons in their area. Consumers can speak live with patient coordinators who will refer them to a qualified surgeon who specializes in their procedure of interest and help them setup a free or reduced-fee consultation.

The website features tools and resources for patients, such as a before and after photos, real patient stories, educational articles and surgeon background checks. They will soon launch a virtual makeover feature, which will be available to consumers at no cost, as well as a look at various procedures in 3-D animation.

1800mySurgeon is dedicated to matching consumers with qualified Board-Certified Surgeons from their nationwide network who have excellent training and educational backgrounds performing safe cosmetic and weight loss surgery procedures.

About 1800mySurgeon:
1800mySurgeon is a free consumer service dedicated to helping patients make informed decisions. The service helps patients find Board-Certified Surgeons, as well as information on a surgeon's board records, credentials, experiences and specialty areas. Call our patient coordinators toll free at 1-800-my-surgeon (1-800-697-8743) or visit our website at www.1800mySurgeon. com to learn more about cosmetic surgery procedures and access patient resources.

###

Mayors Nationwide Help Set New World Record By Reading The Children's Classic The Snowy Day

Mayors Nationwide Help Set New World Record By Reading The Children's Classic The Snowy Day

Jumpstart's Read for the Record focuses attention on the importance of early literacy

New York, NY (PRWEB) October 7, 2010

Today, mayors across the U. S. took part in Jumpstart's Read for the Record™, a nationwide campaign to set a new world record for the largest shared reading experience on a single day. Starting this morning at the TODAY Show in New York City, Mayor Michael Bloomberg kicked off the fifth annual day of reading. Throughout the day the nation's mayors joined children in schools, community centers, libraries, and colleges, and--for the first time ever--the campaign book is available online at http://www. wegivebooks. org. Read for the Record brings together adults and children to show support for young children and to showcase the role reading plays in a young child's life.

Presented in partnership with the Pearson Foundation, Jumpstart's Read for the Record encourages record-breakers to spread the word that reading with a child before he or she enters kindergarten can improve his or her chances of graduating from high school by as much as 30%. Today dozens of mayors and community leaders joined 2.5 million children that took part by reading The Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats. In the process, Jumpstart and the Pearson Foundation drew attention to the growing crisis for disadvantaged young children whose literacy experience is limited and to Jumpstart's role in addressing this issue.

"We are so pleased by the number of mayors, city council members and county commission leaders who got involved with Read for the Record this year, both those who participated for the first time and those who celebrated their fifth anniversary with the campaign" said Pearson Foundation President Mark Nieker. "We believe that involving local dignitaries and community members is critical to bringing everyone together to help raise awareness about the importance of early literacy."

The Pearson Foundation thanks the dozens of mayors and local community leaders who participated today in reading events large and small with children in their cities.

This year ­ for the first time ever, We Give Books is making it possible for everyone to read the official 2010 Read for the Record Campaign book, The Snowy Day, for free, online at http://www. wegivebooks. org. Through We Give Books, the Pearson Foundation has made available an ever-growing library of digital children's books that is free all year long. In fact, every time you read a book online with a child, the Pearson Foundation donates a book to a child in need.

About Jumpstart's Read for the Record
Presented in partnership with Pearson, Jumpstart's Read for the Record™, is an annual world record breaking campaign that brings children and adults together to read the same book, on the same day, in homes and communities all over the world. The campaign also kicks off Jumpstart's yearlong program, preparing preschool children in low-income neighborhoods for success in school and life. Since it's inception in 2006, the campaign has reached more than 3 million children and more than 750,000 books have been donated to children in low-income neighborhoods.

For more information, visit http://www. readfortherecord. org.

About Jumpstart
Jumpstart's mission is to ensure that all children in America enter school prepared to succeed. Year-round, Jumpstart recruits and trains thousands of college students and community volunteers to work with preschool children in low-income neighborhoods, helping them to develop the language, literacy, and social skills they need to succeed in school and in life. Since 1993, more than 70,000 preschool children across America have benefited from millions of hours of Jumpstart service. Jumpstart's national sponsors include American Eagle Outfitters, AmeriCorps, Franklin Templeton Investments, and Pearson. Jumpstart is the five-time recipient of the Fast Company/Monitor Social Capitalist Award (2004-2008) and has received a 4-star rating from Charity Navigator. For more information, visit the Jumpstart Web site at http://www. jstart. org.

About the Pearson Foundation
Pearson, the international education and information company, is Jumpstart's Read for the Record's Sponsor and Founding Partner. The Pearson Foundation extends Pearson's commitment to education by partnering with leading nonprofit, civic, and business organizations to provide financial, organizational, and publishing assistance across the globe. The Foundation aims to make a difference by sponsoring innovative educational programs and extending its educational expertise to help in classrooms and in local communities. For more information, visit http://www. pearsonfoundation. org.

About We Give Books
We Give Books (http://www. wegivebooks. org) is a new philanthropic program from Penguin and the Pearson Foundation that helps your child become a lifelong reader and giver. Together, we support literacy through programs that engage entire communities. Working around the world through programs like Booktime and Jumpstart's Read for the Record, Penguin and the Pearson Foundation have touched millions of lives in thousands of communities.

###

Not Sure How to Write Copy that Gets Results? Free Copywriting & Marketing Resources Available on WritingUSA. com

Not Sure How to Write Copy that Gets Results? Free Copywriting & Marketing Resources Available on WritingUSA. com

Many business people/entrepreneurs rely on the Internet for continued education in the ever-changing world of marketing. With increased costs and business 'ups and downs,' businesses are often looking inward for creative ideas, business solutions and new marketing strategies. WritingUSA. com offers the successful entrepreneur and small business owner several options to stay on the cutting edge of business in the 21st century.

(PRWEB) July 5, 2005

Creative Concepts and Copywriting LLC has expanded its resource section on WritingUSA. com to include dozens of articles and links for copywriting, writing, marketing, business and creativity.

“We've found most business people/entrepreneurs rely on the Internet for continued education in the ever-changing world of marketing. With increased costs and business 'ups and downs,' businesses are often looking inward for creative ideas, business solutions and new marketing strategies. WritingUSA. com offers the successful entrepreneur and small business owner several options to stay on the cutting edge of business in the 21st century,” says Michele Pariza Wacek, owner of Creative Concepts and Copywriting, LLC.

For the writer who is starting his/her business or taking the business to the “next level”, WritingUSA. com now offers dozens of resources in the areas of copywriting, writing, creativity, marketing and business. Including some of the most common resources needed, WritingUSA. com presents checklists, cheat sheets, businesses forms, Web site links, books and articles on a variety of small business, marketing and creativity topics. The subject matters include creating pictures through words, writing great copy, writing radio, becoming creative, using a Web site to increase your business success, advertising on a budget series, and many more.

Michele Pariza Wacek owns Creative Concepts and Copywriting LLC, a writing, marketing and creativity agency. She offers two free e-newsletters that help subscribers combine their creativity with hard-hitting marketing and copywriting principles to become more successful at attracting new clients, selling products and services and boosting business. She can be reached at http://www. writingusa. com (http://www. writingusa. com)

# # #