Barrington Gifts Of Distinction Raises Money For The First Tee Junior Golf Program While Offering A 50 Percent Discount to The First Tee Members and Supporters

Barrington Gifts Of Distinction Raises Money For The First Tee Junior Golf Program While Offering A 50 Percent Discount to The First Tee Members and Supporters

Barrington Gifts of Distinction is helping The First Tee raise money in order to accomplish its mission of providing young people of all backgrounds, an opportunity to develop, through golf and character-education, a core set of life-enhancing values such as honesty, integrity, respect, and perseverance. When shoppers use one of 208 individual The First Tee Chapter access codes or "FTHQ," at http://www. TheFirstTee. Barrington-Direct. com, they receive 50% off retail prices for all Barrington Gifts...and personalization of gifts is free. Best of all, The First Tee receives 30% of all gross sales dollars to help fund the expansion of its programs benefiting young people who normally don't have access to the great game of golf.

St. Augustine, FL (Vocus) August 26, 2009

Barrington Gifts of Distinction has become a Preferred Supplier of The First Tee. This premiere partnership will allow The First Tee Chapters worldwide to raise money by offering members and supporters high-end personalized gifts at dealer wholesale pricing... 50% off retail prices. Thirty percent of all gross sales dollars will directly benefit The First Tee and its initiatives. This donation is significantly greater than the typical 10% of the proceeds (i. e. net profit) goes to (non-profit organization name) programs.

"Barrington is a welcome addition to our supplier program," said Joe Louis Barrow, Jr., chief executive officer of The First Tee. "In addition to providing our Chapters with quality gifts at wholesale prices, the program will raise much-needed funds to positively impact the lives of young people."

Barrington has launched a custom, branded e-store at http://www. TheFirstTee. Barrington-Direct. com (http://www. TheFirstTee. Barrington-Direct. com) where The First Tee supporters may select premium gifts at factory-direct prices. Each Chapter has been provided a special access code to share with its local constituents, allowing access to the Web site and discount pricing. The First Tee home office access code for shopping is "FTHQ."

"Besides financially supporting a worthy and effective program for kids who don’t normally have access to golf and its life lessons, shoppers obtain 50% off retail prices, which is a terrific offer in itself," said Wes Boyd, director of Marketing and Sales for Barrington Gifts. "Whether they buy personalized gifts for weddings, graduations, birthdays, holidays or for any occasion, The First Tee members and supporters will find the craftsmanship of their gifts unsurpassed."

About The First Tee
The First Tee (http://www. thefirsttee. org (http://www. thefirsttee. org)) is an initiative of the World Golf Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in St. Augustine, FL at World Golf Village, home of the World Golf Hall of Fame. Its mission is to impact the lives of young people by providing learning facilities and educational programs that promote character development and life-enhancing values through the game of golf. Since its inception in 1997, The First Tee has introduced the game of golf and its values to more than 2.9 million participants in 49 states, over 2,800 elementary schools and five international locations – Canada, England, Ireland, New Zealand and Singapore. Former President George H. W. Bush serves as honorary chairman. The First Tee Founding Partners are The Masters Tournament, LPGA, PGA of America, PGA TOUR and the USGA.

About Barrington Gifts of Distinction
Barrington entered the corporate gifts marketplace eighteen years ago as a manufacturer of upscale one-of-a-kind executive gifts. Initially providing high quality writing instruments and exquisite leather goods, founders David Gowdey and James Sheehan quickly developed a world class workforce and a worldwide presence. They founded Barrington on four firm principles – creating hand-crafted gifts of unparalleled quality, providing their employees valuable growth opportunities, improving the communities in which Barrington operates, and developing mutually beneficial, long-lasting relationships with their clients. Corporate clients include Microsoft, Coca-Cola, Dell, PGA TOUR, Ritz Carlton Club, Lexus and numerous other blue-chip brands. Barrington Gifts are carried in high-end retailers such as Neiman Marcus, Macy's, Bloomingdale's, Scully & Scully, Brombergs, Gumps and others.

Non-profit organizations interested in participating in Barrington's fund-raising program or media inquiries are encouraged to contact Wes Boyd (Director of Marketing/Sales).

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Customer Service Training & Automation

Customer Service Training & Automation

On November 10-11, 2006 Five of the nation’s top trainers in customer service communications, planning and automation will teach a select group of Colorado Springs Business Owners how to “Be a Customer Service Star!” Too many businesses in Colorado have no customer service plans and no idea of the impact real customer service brings to a business! The seminar will cover the 9 key secrets to effective planning and application of customer service for business growth.

Colorado Springs, CO (PRWEB) September 30, 2006

On November 10-11, 2006 Five of the nation’s top trainers in customer service communications, planning and automation will teach a select group of Colorado Springs Business Owners how to “Be a Customer Service Star!” Too many businesses in Colorado have no customer service plans and no idea of the impact real customer service brings to a business! The seminar will cover the 9 key secrets to effective planning and application of customer service for business growth.

Attendee’s will take home with them a complete customer service workbook, an individual customer service analysis for their business and a contact list of potential teammates and partners. Personal coaching, implementation assistance and automation tools will be made available.

Colorado Springs Business Owners Mastermind Group was formed in 2005 as a networking and educational group for entrepreneurs and small businesses. They team up to help one another succeed in the business community. Anyone starting or growing a business is welcome. Our focus is on how to market and grow a small business using creative, "low cost" customer acquisition techniques.

Date: November 10 to 11, 2006;

Time: Register at 8:00 a. m. The Seminar starts right at 9:00 a. m. both days and runs to 5:00 p. m.

What: Be A Customer Service Star – Customer Service Training and Automation Seminar

Cost:   $297.00 for early registration; $397.00 full price

Location: The Academy Hotel (Best Western), 8110 N. Academy Phone: (719) 598-5770

More Information:  877-751-6368 ext. 1014

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Venture Valley Hosts World - Renowned Living Foods Organization (AWI)

Venture Valley Hosts World - Renowned Living Foods Organization (AWI)

Venture Valley Conference Center is one of the most sought - after destinations for group meetings and corporate retreats. "Once we visited Venture Valley...we knew this had to be our event's location," said Winifert Lawson-Graves, Vice president or Marketing and Development at AWI.

Corralitos, CA (PRWEB) July 26, 2010

Ms. Lalita Salas, protégé of the globally respected Dr. Ann Wigmore, along with other colleagues from the Ann Wigmore Institute (AWI) in Puerto Rico, will be conducting a 4-day Living Foods educational conference, August 19-22, 2010, at the Venture Valley Meeting and Event Center in the Santa Cruz Mountains. Attendees will learn about the benefits of living foods, participate in daily yoga classes, and attend seminars about health, wellness and living foods meal preparation.

“When we decided to conduct our conference in the United States, we obviously had a wide variety of event sites to choose from all over the country,” says Winifert Lawson-Graves, Vice President of Marketing & Development at AWI. “But once we visited Venture Valley, and toured their beautiful grounds, and saw their overnight accommodations, meeting facilities, and professional-grade culinary kitchen, we knew this had to be our event’s location.”

Venture Valley is an all inclusive meeting and event facility located on 50 acres of redwood forest above Monterey Bay. The property offers: A variety of equipped meeting rooms; 15 guest rooms; swimming pool; hot sub and sauna; on-site catering services staffed by culinary experts; a large guest dining hall; decks/patios for gatherings and dining outside; and a spacious kitchen, filled with new professional equipment and appliances.

“We are delighted to have this prestigious group at our facility. They’ve recently started marketing their event and already inquiries are coming in from all over the U. S.,” shares Bonnie Wendt, Owner of Venture Valley. “A majority of the clients who book our property are corporations, professional associations, or individuals (such as professional speakers, trainers, chefs, etc.) from the U. S. So it’s wonderful to see the reputation of our unique facility starting to attract clients like AWI from abroad!”

To learn more about this upcoming event in August, “Gateway to a Healthier You: Ann Wigmore Introduction to a Living Foods Lifestyle™,” visit: www. AnnWigmore. org/gateway (http://www. AnnWigmore. org/gateway) or call

1-787-868-6307 x: 31. Space is limited.

For information about the Venture Valley Meeting and Event Center, and to inquire about having your next event there, visit: www. VentureValley. com or call 1-831-761-9940.

About the Ann Wigmore Institute: The health and healing benefits of a lifestyle rich in living foods are numerous. Dr. Ann Wigmore, a pioneer in living foods, recognized the healing powers of eating uncooked foods. Thousands of individuals from around the world, suffering from diseases and chronic illnesses, and those seeking a healthier lifestyle, have visited the Ann Wigmore Institute in Puerto Rico to learn about the teachings of Dr. Ann Wigmore.

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Nigel's Beauty Emporium Launches Kett Cosmetics on the West Coast

Nigel's Beauty Emporium Launches Kett Cosmetics on the West Coast.

Nigel's Beauty Emporium, the one stop beauty oasis in North Hollywood, where consumers and beauty professionals can find high quality makeup, hair care products, makeup education and innovative carry cases is adding Kett Cosmetics to its extensive list of niche and professional brands.

Astoria, NY (PRWEB) July 15, 2009

Nigel's Beauty Emporium, the one stop beauty oasis in North Hollywood, where consumers and beauty professionals can find high quality makeup, hair care products, makeup education and innovative carry cases is adding Kett Cosmetics to its extensive list of niche and professional brands.

Kett Cosmetics, the first brand created in the lab and tested in the studio using the high definition camera as a microscope, is setting the pace for atomized cosmetics in California by providing makeup artists with makeup for the digital age… makeup artist tried and true.

"We're excited about our new partnership with Kett and what they have to offer the professional and general consumer. With Kett-wise representatives conducting monthly training seminars, specialty events and one-on-ones we will be able to provide our clientele with the knowledge and understanding of the synergy of traditional and airbrush makeup techniques." said Nigel Dare, owner of Nigel's Beauty Emporium.

"I am thrilled to be part of the environment that Nigel has created for the beauty industry. It is the perfect fit for us. With the volume of products available and the attention to customer service, I felt like I was in a fine specialty store, which left no stone unturned." said Roque Cozzette, Director of Makeup for Kett Cosmetics.

About Kett:
Kett Cosmetics is a New York based makeup company recognized for educating professionals' world wide on current makeup trends and techniques, with an all inclusive makeup line of multi-ethnic colors, ingredient conscious products and a dedication to providing the beauty industry with modern methods of airbrush makeup application.

Contact Information:
Nigel's Beauty Emporium
Ph: 818-760-3902

Honoring the 20% Professional Discount on Kett Products.

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DeBug The Myths Hits the Road Along the East Coast

DeBug The Myths Hits the Road Along the East Coast

RISE, Responsible Industry for a Sound Environment is embarking on a nationwide tour to "Debug" the myths about pest control products and fertilizers and their importance to health and safety. Look for the RISE "swarm" coming to a town near you soon.

Washington, D. C. (PRWEB) March 18, 2010

Debug the Myths, a consumer education program sponsored by RISE (Responsible Industry for a Sound Environment)®, is hitting the road to help people understand the benefits of pesticide and fertilizer products. The Debug the Myths branded RV will be making stops all along the east coast, starting in Tampa, Fla. and ending in Buffalo, NY, featuring interactive opportunities for both kids and adults to engage in.

Participants at the road show stops will experience the following:
The chance to star in their own “Honey, I Shrunk the Kids” moment by taking a picture in front of a green screen and choosing a “pest’s eye view” background to add to the image. Find out what invasive pest matches their personality by taking the "What Pest Are You?" [link to quiz] quiz. Help with a community clean-up to demonstrate how pest management and plant health products can help protect and beautify green areas. Find out where pests might be hiding in your home by taking our virtual house tour [link to flash piece] to uncover hidden house guests.

The Debug the Myths RV can be tracked [link to road show page] on the Debug the Myths Web site. Photos, videos and response from tour participants will be posted on the site throughout the tour. The tour will include the following stops:

Tampa (March 17-21): Debug the Myths will sponsor a Toronto Blue Jays spring training game and swarm Florida’s Largest Home & Garden Show [link to web site]. DeBug the Myths also is teaming up to clean up by working with the Boys and Girls Club of Tampa to makeover the green space adjacent to their facility. White Plains, New York (March 26-28): Homeowners in Westchester County are known for beautiful homes and landscaping. Debug the Myths is partnering with the White Plains Parks and Recreation Department on Saturday, March 27 for a Family Fun Day at Delfino Park.

Future stops and activities will be announced in the coming weeks on www. debugthemyths. com.

Established in 1991, RISE is a national not-for-profit trade association who works as a resource to the media and provides journalists and others with current and accurate information on key pesticide and fertilizer issues. They educate about the benefits of specialty pesticide and fertilizers use and the risks posed by pests, that left untreated can cause serious health and safety threats.

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Neoteric 'Smart' Refrigerator Improves Patient Safety in Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre Operating Rooms and Blood Bank

Neoteric 'Smart' Refrigerator Improves Patient Safety in Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre Operating Rooms and Blood Bank

Neoteric Technology Ltd and Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre today announce that the hospital is the first institution in North America to implement Neoteric's BloodTrack® OnDemand blood dispensing system.

Vancouver, BC and Toronto, ON (PRWEB) April 28, 2008

Neoteric Technology Ltd (http://www. neoterictech. com) and Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre today announce that the hospital is the first institution in North America to implement Neoteric's BloodTrack® OnDemand (http://www. neoterictech. com/BloodTrackOnDemand. html) blood dispensing system. The system could be described as a high-tech vending machine that immediately provides users with the blood product they need, eliminating the need to wait for blood services to fill the order. The deployment is part of a pilot project funded by the Ontario Ministry of Health across three hospitals - Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Toronto General Hospital and Toronto Western Hospital.

"Our blood management system has been proven to reduce blood consumption while increasing patient safety in hospitals through out the United Kingdom. We now look forward to providing the same benefits to Canadian patients," comments Geof Auchinleck, President, Neoteric Technology. "Sunnybrook was the first to implement Neoteric's award winning LacTrack® SafeLx (http://www. neoterictech. com/LacTrackSafeLx. html) mothers' milk management system and we are pleased that they will achieve another first with the implementation of BloodTrack OnDemand." 

BloodTrack OnDemand is a new way of providing blood to patients without involving the blood bank. The process allows unallocated (non-crossmatched) blood to be stored in automated "smart" refrigerators in patient care areas such as the Operating Room. When a blood unit is required, it can be electronically assigned by the refrigerator and labelled for a specific patient, this ultimately saves a great deal of time and potentially patient lives.

"At Sunnybrook, we're always keen to be among the first to adopt new initiatives that will improve care for our patients," comments Dr. Jeannie Callum, Director of Transfusion Medicine and Tissue Bank, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre (http://www. sunnybrook. ca). "We have high expectations of BloodTrack OnDemand. Some of the results we anticipate by using the system are a reduction in blood utilization, less time waiting to obtain a unit of blood in the OR and an increase in productivity for issuing blood in the blood bank. Early indications are that we'll see some great improvements."

A report of results will be published this summer.

About Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre:
Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre is transforming healthcare through the dedication of its more than 8,500 staff members who provide compassionate and innovative patient focused care. An internationally recognized leader in women's health, academic research and education and an affiliation with the University of Toronto distinguishes Sunnybrook as one of Canada's premier health sciences centres. Sunnybrook's commitment to women's health and the care of veterans continues to be a priority and we have defined strategic programs in cancer, cardiovascular, musculoskeletal, aging and population health, trauma and critical care. These programs are leaders in their field and are helping us achieve our vision of transforming healthcare.

Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre provides acute inpatient care, inpatient chronic care, palliative care and nursing care as well as outpatient services. Sunnybrook operates approximately 1,275 inpatient beds, 533 veteran beds and 74 bassinets. We have 125 critical care beds of which 41 are neonatal intensive care bassinets. We have approximately 42,000 emergency visits each year.

About Neoteric's BloodTrack OnDemand:
BloodTrack OnDemand enables secure access to blood outside of the blood bank in less than 60 seconds! This reduces blood wastage, increases patient safety and saves time for the blood bank staff. BloodTrack OnDemand software runs on special kiosks at remote refrigerators. It tracks blood and manages remote inventory but also communicates with your existing Blood Establishment Computer System (BECS/LIS) to print compatibility labels (transfusion tags) for unallocated blood stored in the fridge.

About Neoteric Technology Ltd.:
Founded in 1997, Neoteric Technology Ltd. is a Vancouver, B. C. based company that provides health care products to over 150 hospitals in Europe and North America. For more information, go to www. neoterictech. com.

For further information, please contact:
Asa Zanatta
SPIRIT Communications
Tel: 604 408 1389/604 724 7755

(C) Copyright Neoteric Technology Ltd. 2008. All rights reserved. BloodTrack is a registered trademark of Neoteric Technology Ltd. Other product and company names mentioned herein may be trademarks of their respective owners.

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Which will it be? Truth or Consequences? Lies or the Honest Truth? You decide!

Which will it be? Truth or Consequences? Lies or the Honest Truth? You decide!

To many people today, the skunk looks better when you put a ribbon around its neck and call it a kitten. So---Sodomites are called gays; low grade education is termed progressive; the outlaws are making the laws; the inmates are running the asylum; the old immorality is painted as the new morality; fools are passed off as experts; Godless evoulutionary religion is slipped in as scientific fact; the bigots are declared to be tolerant; the instruments of death (abortionists, physicians assisting suicide) are called health doctors. Do you get the picture? Be honest, does painting the outhouse gold make it smell any better?

(PRWEB) April 20, 2003

In the midst of all this savagery, there is a crying need for each of us to get back to the civil society our God-fearing founding fathers meant us to be. Into this kind of an upside down world a new book is being brought to our attention. It points us to a sure way out of this self-inflicted moral cesspool, which is plunging us into eternal death. In his book, "The Honest Truth: An Interactive Handbook of Bible and Science for the Non-Professional," Howard Eugene Wright peels away the lies of the cynical, Godless, caustic evolutionist. As a nation that is obsessed with death, he calls us back to a new life in our God and Savior. He tells us we need to seek the one true God, THE LORD JESUS CHRIST, Who is the Way, the Truth and the Life. He then proceeds to point out, with compassion and truth, the need to get back to this God and His Word, which is the source of everything that is good and right. His book is a self-help book that can be used individually or in a group setting.

The truth in "The Honest Truth: An Interactive Handbook of Bible and Science for the Non-Professional" is so simple a 7th grader can understand it, with an element of logic that will be a challenge to the college professor. Its author calls on all people everywhere to consider their ways, and to make the necessary changes that will bring them into a right relationship with God and others.

"The Honest Truth: An Interactive Handbook of Bible and Science for the Non-Professional" can be purchased at any bookstore or online retailer (Amazon. com, Books A Millon, Barnes and Noble, etc.). The ISBN is: 0759690839. You can order your copy through his website at: http://www. thewindsofthespirit. org/honest. htm (http://www. thewindsofthespirit. org/honest. htm).

Howard Eugene Wright is available for book signings, interviews, and speaking engagements. He may be contacted through his website.