*MEDIA ALERT* *INTERVIEW OPPORTUNITY* *MEDIA ALERT
Hair Expert Offers Women With Thin, Damaged or Lost Hair
Tips on Restoring or Replacing Their ‘Crowning Glory'
Elena Golescu is ‘the hair whisperer’
Celebrities often change their hair color the way the rest of us change clothes…blonde today, brunette tomorrow. Others sport impossibly light, “sun-kissed” tresses that require constant bleaching. All of this often adds up to serious damage. While wealthy stars and socialites can afford the finest, most natural human hair wigs and extensions to disguise their “real” hair, what is the less affluent woman to do? Are there affordable solutions to keep your crowning glory looking great, even if it’s not your own hair the world sees? And while you wear your wig or extensions, are there ways to undo the underlying damage and ‘extend’ your options, so that you will be able to once again show the world your real hair at some future time?
“Absolutely! Yes, there are definitely solutions every woman should know about,” says a woman her devoted clients cal ”the hair whisperer.” Elena Golescu, founder of New York Cosmetic Image Center, the only hair replacement center in Great Neck, NY,has a natural–born gift for bringing even the driest, deadest-looking hair back to life. She is also passionate about helping women meet their hair challenges beautifully and affordably in order to triumph over a) the ravages done to their hair due to harsh chemicals; b) hair loss due to alopecia, cancer treatments, or other illnesses, and c) the hormonal changes related to aging that often cause unsightly thinning or bald spots in women.
Working with clients of all ages and backgrounds for more than a decade, from young women who over-dyed their hair to older women and children with little or no hair due to disease, Elena has even traveled to Italy to source the most gorgeous 100% human hair, from which she brilliantly custom- fashions completely natural looking wigs and extension pieces. As important as the hair itself, she also uses state-of-the art hair bonding systems, adapted to her clients’ individual needs to insure that the wig, piece or extension looks and feels completely comfortable and is user-friendly to the max.
Among the many hair replacement, hair styling and ”healthy hair” topics Elena can discuss are:
1. Why 100% human hair wigs and extensions are preferable and how to care for them.
2. How to care for your own hair and scalp under your wig or extension.
3. Objective evaluation of commercial hair products and homemade hair care remedies.
4. Hairstyles that flatter various facial types and age groups…the long and short of it.
5. Makeover central: how to burst into the New Year as a new you, affordably.
Elena is charming, compassionate, and extremely knowledgeable, and can offer your audience smart, practical advice and unique ‘how to’ tips. (Would that poor Britney had heard Elena, she might never have shaved off her hair!) Incidentally, Elena can cite specifics and comment on what celebs are doing wrong and what some are in fact doing right that we can all learn from).
I look forward to connecting you with Elena. Meantime her website is nycosmeticimagectr.com.
Katherine Epstein
212-580-8833
Katherine Epstein
Katz Creative, Inc.
315 W. 70th St. Suite 6C
New York, NY 10023
O: 212.580.8833
E: kat@katzcreative.com
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
New - Angel Book
From: "Ann Noder"
Date: December 15, 2009 9:22:00 AM PST
Subject: New - Angel Book
Alan,
World renowned Spiritual Intuitive, Sonja Grace (www.sonjagrace.com) tackles the subject of death like no one else before, in her new 2010 book, Angels in the 21st Century: A New Perspective on Death and Dying.
I thought you might have interest in a review copy.
For nearly 30 years, Sonja has been providing clarity and guidance helping people worldwide to seek answers from within, as well as from the spirit realm. Thanks to her special gifts, she provides profound and unique insight, revealing how tuning into the Four Essential Bodies (physical, emotional, mental and spiritual) provides each of us the ability to experience a life of happiness, in part by preparing us for the greatest passage of all: Death.
The book takes a truly hopeful and positive look at what it really means to die.
Please let me know if you are interested in taking a look.
Also, happy to provide more information, a jpeg of the cover, and/or an interview. Thanks!
Ann Noder
CEO/President
Pitch Public Relations(tm)
Ann@PitchPublicRelations.com
Phone: 480.263.1557
Fax: 480.907.5298
www.PitchPublicRelations.com
Date: December 15, 2009 9:22:00 AM PST
Subject: New - Angel Book
Alan,
World renowned Spiritual Intuitive, Sonja Grace (www.sonjagrace.com) tackles the subject of death like no one else before, in her new 2010 book, Angels in the 21st Century: A New Perspective on Death and Dying.
I thought you might have interest in a review copy.
For nearly 30 years, Sonja has been providing clarity and guidance helping people worldwide to seek answers from within, as well as from the spirit realm. Thanks to her special gifts, she provides profound and unique insight, revealing how tuning into the Four Essential Bodies (physical, emotional, mental and spiritual) provides each of us the ability to experience a life of happiness, in part by preparing us for the greatest passage of all: Death.
The book takes a truly hopeful and positive look at what it really means to die.
Please let me know if you are interested in taking a look.
Also, happy to provide more information, a jpeg of the cover, and/or an interview. Thanks!
Ann Noder
CEO/President
Pitch Public Relations(tm)
Ann@PitchPublicRelations.com
Phone: 480.263.1557
Fax: 480.907.5298
www.PitchPublicRelations.com
Monday, November 16, 2009
Oshkosh to Display Sandcat at International Armoured Vehicles
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
OSHKOSH TO DISPLAY SANDCAT AT INTERNATIONAL ARMOURED VEHICLES
LONDON, UK – 16th November 2009 - Oshkosh Defence will showcase their vehicle armouring capabilities at International Armoured Vehicles taking place on the 1st to the 5th February, at the ExCel Centre, London.
As calls across the globe for improved equipment to be provided to troops in Afghanistan, Oshkosh have received significant praise from the U.S Defense Secretary, Robert Gates, who claims that Oshkosh’s rapid build up of a new class of military vehicles designed for specifically for Afghanistan, is one of the most remarkable efforts in the defence industry since World War II.
With recorded statistics indicating that eight American troops have died in combat through attacks on armoured military vehicles, and forty more wounded, there is the sense of a growing need to hasten global efforts to upgrade armoured vehicle military capabilities.
Exhibiting their new SandCat, the high-speed, highly-protected, highly-manoeuvrable vehicle can be specifically configured to fulfil a variety of roles in any type of mission. The SandCat is tailored to meet operational environments, giving the perfect balance of mission performance, protection and payload to meet rigorous demands.
The exhibition, which is taken place alongside the main conference at International Armoured Vehicles, is attracting a huge amount of interest from the AFV community, with over 50 exhibitors signed up already. Oshkosh will be joined by an array of vehicle manufacturers and major OEMs, vehicle system suppliers and service providers. Companies include Force Protection, Iveco, MDH Bioquell, Hutchison and Tyron.
At a time when military, political and industrial imperatives come to the fore, International Armoured Vehicles is an event that is pertinent to the AFV community.
To find out more about the conference and exhibition visit www.armoured-vehicles.co.uk for further details.
Contact:
Amy Jeffray
Head of Marketing
9th Annual International Armoured Vehicles Conference
+44 (0) 207 368 9306
amy.jeffray@iqpc.co.uk
About Defence IQ:
Since 2001 Defence IQ has been helping deliver critical information to senior decision makers in the defence, aerospace and technology sectors, tackling issues relating to the latest defence plans, requirements, programmes and technologies and how they affect you. Defence IQ provides senior military, government and industry representatives with informative conferences in an informal environment, discussing the very latest plans, requirements, programmes and technologies.
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OSHKOSH TO DISPLAY SANDCAT AT INTERNATIONAL ARMOURED VEHICLES
LONDON, UK – 16th November 2009 - Oshkosh Defence will showcase their vehicle armouring capabilities at International Armoured Vehicles taking place on the 1st to the 5th February, at the ExCel Centre, London.
As calls across the globe for improved equipment to be provided to troops in Afghanistan, Oshkosh have received significant praise from the U.S Defense Secretary, Robert Gates, who claims that Oshkosh’s rapid build up of a new class of military vehicles designed for specifically for Afghanistan, is one of the most remarkable efforts in the defence industry since World War II.
With recorded statistics indicating that eight American troops have died in combat through attacks on armoured military vehicles, and forty more wounded, there is the sense of a growing need to hasten global efforts to upgrade armoured vehicle military capabilities.
Exhibiting their new SandCat, the high-speed, highly-protected, highly-manoeuvrable vehicle can be specifically configured to fulfil a variety of roles in any type of mission. The SandCat is tailored to meet operational environments, giving the perfect balance of mission performance, protection and payload to meet rigorous demands.
The exhibition, which is taken place alongside the main conference at International Armoured Vehicles, is attracting a huge amount of interest from the AFV community, with over 50 exhibitors signed up already. Oshkosh will be joined by an array of vehicle manufacturers and major OEMs, vehicle system suppliers and service providers. Companies include Force Protection, Iveco, MDH Bioquell, Hutchison and Tyron.
At a time when military, political and industrial imperatives come to the fore, International Armoured Vehicles is an event that is pertinent to the AFV community.
To find out more about the conference and exhibition visit www.armoured-vehicles.co.uk for further details.
Contact:
Amy Jeffray
Head of Marketing
9th Annual International Armoured Vehicles Conference
+44 (0) 207 368 9306
amy.jeffray@iqpc.co.uk
About Defence IQ:
Since 2001 Defence IQ has been helping deliver critical information to senior decision makers in the defence, aerospace and technology sectors, tackling issues relating to the latest defence plans, requirements, programmes and technologies and how they affect you. Defence IQ provides senior military, government and industry representatives with informative conferences in an informal environment, discussing the very latest plans, requirements, programmes and technologies.
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Monday, October 12, 2009
Pedata RV Center Watches Housing Market Roll On; Literally
Pedata RV Center sees RV sales continue to increase.
RV wholesale shipments jumped 16% in August from July to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 209,800, reports the Recreation Vehicle Industry Association. August marks a 135% surge from January leading some to believe the worst of the recession may be over.
Average costs for an RV range from $50,000 – $300,000 and “…sales of motor homes and travel trailers are seen by some economists as a leading indicator of the economy's health, because they're among the largest discretionary purchases a consumer can make,” says USA Today’s article On the Road Again: RV Sales See an Upswing.
Pedata RV Center has been confident about an economic turnaround. “Our sales floor and phones stayed busy consistently the last 9 months,” says Gerard Pedata, owner of Pedata RV Center. “In fact, we have seen more traffic this year than ever. They aren’t all necessarily buyers, but there are shoppers. This just shows that the RV consumer is still there and we are seeing evidence of stability slowly returning in the economy and our buyers are too.”
For more information on Pedata RV Center, or current trends in the RV industry contact Gerard Pedata, sales@pedatarvcenter.com or by phone at: 1-888-545-8314 or 520-807-0900. Or visit Pedata RV Center online at www.pedatarvcenter.com.
Contact: Gerard Pedata
Company: Pedata RV Center
www.PedataRVCenter.com
Phone: 1-888-545-8314 or 520-807-0900
Email: sales@pedatarvcenter.com
RV wholesale shipments jumped 16% in August from July to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 209,800, reports the Recreation Vehicle Industry Association. August marks a 135% surge from January leading some to believe the worst of the recession may be over.
Average costs for an RV range from $50,000 – $300,000 and “…sales of motor homes and travel trailers are seen by some economists as a leading indicator of the economy's health, because they're among the largest discretionary purchases a consumer can make,” says USA Today’s article On the Road Again: RV Sales See an Upswing.
Pedata RV Center has been confident about an economic turnaround. “Our sales floor and phones stayed busy consistently the last 9 months,” says Gerard Pedata, owner of Pedata RV Center. “In fact, we have seen more traffic this year than ever. They aren’t all necessarily buyers, but there are shoppers. This just shows that the RV consumer is still there and we are seeing evidence of stability slowly returning in the economy and our buyers are too.”
For more information on Pedata RV Center, or current trends in the RV industry contact Gerard Pedata, sales@pedatarvcenter.com or by phone at: 1-888-545-8314 or 520-807-0900. Or visit Pedata RV Center online at www.pedatarvcenter.com.
Contact: Gerard Pedata
Company: Pedata RV Center
www.PedataRVCenter.com
Phone: 1-888-545-8314 or 520-807-0900
Email: sales@pedatarvcenter.com
Friday, October 9, 2009
Victor Kamber joins American Income Life Insurance Company
Victor Kamber joins American Income Life Insurance Company
American Income Life and National Income Life Insurance Companies are pleased to welcome Victor Kamber as a Corporate Vice President and Executive Director of the AIL Labor Advisory Board. Kamber replaces retiring Executive Director Jules Pagano.
“Victor Kamber’s breadth of experience in multiple facets of public affairs, politics and labor relations will be a tremendous asset to American Income Life and National Income Life,” according to Roger Smith, CEO and President of AIL/NILICO.
Kamber has a long history of promoting organized labor by serving as assistant to the president of the Building and Construction Trades Department, AFL-CIO, and director of the AFL-CIO Task Force on Labor Law Reform. As President of the Kamber Group his firm has represented over 50 National and International Labor Unions in the United States and Canada. In addition, he has been a prominent political consultant, commentator, and a prodigious writer on contemporary American issues.
“Kamber is a master of assessing critical issues and providing thoughtful solutions on contemporary issues. He is the author of four books including “Poison Politics” and co-author of the best seller “Are You a Conservative or a Liberal.” His frequent articles and opinion pieces on a variety of issues appear regularly in newspapers around the country,” stated Smith.
Kamber is a respected and prominent political consultant and commentator. He is a frequent guest on national and local radio and television panel debate shows. He has appeared on virtually every cable and network news program of note.
Kamber brings thirty years of experience, from building one of the nations’ largest independently owned communications consulting and public relations firms, to his most recent position as President of Coalition Services for Carmen Group. In addition to full time work at AIL, Kamber is an Adjunct Professor at American University in the School of Communication and Government. He is currently teaching an upper lever course on The American Presidency. In the spring he will be teaching Political Parties, Special Interests and Lobbying to graduate students.
“The addition of Victor Kamber to the DC office, will propel AIL/NILICO onto a broader stage for championing progressive politics and policies for working families,” Smith concluded.
Contact Information:
Victor Kamber
American Income Life
1701 K Street, NW Suite 300
Washington, DC 20006
Phone: 202.833.2030
VSKamber@ailife.com
For Further Information Contact:
Denise Bowyer, American Income Life
202.833.2030; dbowyer@ailife.com
American Income Life and National Income Life Insurance Companies are pleased to welcome Victor Kamber as a Corporate Vice President and Executive Director of the AIL Labor Advisory Board. Kamber replaces retiring Executive Director Jules Pagano.
“Victor Kamber’s breadth of experience in multiple facets of public affairs, politics and labor relations will be a tremendous asset to American Income Life and National Income Life,” according to Roger Smith, CEO and President of AIL/NILICO.
Kamber has a long history of promoting organized labor by serving as assistant to the president of the Building and Construction Trades Department, AFL-CIO, and director of the AFL-CIO Task Force on Labor Law Reform. As President of the Kamber Group his firm has represented over 50 National and International Labor Unions in the United States and Canada. In addition, he has been a prominent political consultant, commentator, and a prodigious writer on contemporary American issues.
“Kamber is a master of assessing critical issues and providing thoughtful solutions on contemporary issues. He is the author of four books including “Poison Politics” and co-author of the best seller “Are You a Conservative or a Liberal.” His frequent articles and opinion pieces on a variety of issues appear regularly in newspapers around the country,” stated Smith.
Kamber is a respected and prominent political consultant and commentator. He is a frequent guest on national and local radio and television panel debate shows. He has appeared on virtually every cable and network news program of note.
Kamber brings thirty years of experience, from building one of the nations’ largest independently owned communications consulting and public relations firms, to his most recent position as President of Coalition Services for Carmen Group. In addition to full time work at AIL, Kamber is an Adjunct Professor at American University in the School of Communication and Government. He is currently teaching an upper lever course on The American Presidency. In the spring he will be teaching Political Parties, Special Interests and Lobbying to graduate students.
“The addition of Victor Kamber to the DC office, will propel AIL/NILICO onto a broader stage for championing progressive politics and policies for working families,” Smith concluded.
Contact Information:
Victor Kamber
American Income Life
1701 K Street, NW Suite 300
Washington, DC 20006
Phone: 202.833.2030
VSKamber@ailife.com
For Further Information Contact:
Denise Bowyer, American Income Life
202.833.2030; dbowyer@ailife.com
Friday, September 25, 2009
FISHHOUND.COM CATCHES FLY FISHING INDUSTRY BY STORM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Lauren Astor
Special Projects Editor
Drizen-Dohs Corp. Communications Inc.
Phone: (818) 772-9555 x115
E-Mail: la@drizen-dohs.com
Thursday, September 24, 2009
FISHHOUND.COM CATCHES FLY FISHING INDUSTRY BY STORM
New Web Site Provides Revolutionary Profit Stream and Customer Advertising for Fly Shops and Gives Members Real-Time Alerts to Catch More Fish
Los Angeles, CA – Fishhound is pleased to announce the introduction of a revolutionary new Web site that provides a profit-generating vehicle for fly shops, guides, lodges and outfitters, and gives anglers more real-time local information and tools than they ever dreamed. The site, Fishhound.com, is an industry-changing business with a unique approach for fly shops to attract anglers to their waters, stores and guide services and help members catch fish.
Fishhound.com, slated to go live in January 2010, was unveiled this month at the Fly Fishing Retailer Expo. “I wish I could say that this idea is ahead of its time, but we feel the industry has really been in need of this concept for quite awhile,” says Charles Dohs, president of Fishhound and an avid fly fisherman. “Fishhound.com ties everything together in a groundbreaking fashion for everyone in the fly fishing industry. It offers more in one place for anglers, fly shops, lodges, guides and outfitters than anyone could have ever imagined.”
Fishhound.com’s propietary technology analyzes the information it receives daily from fly shops, guides and lodges on the water, along with data streamed from government sources to cover water conditions, atmospheric conditions, solar/moon phase, fishing conditions, feeding patterns and more. The result advises anglers of the best days, times and fishing spots on more than 2,000 rivers, lakes and saltwater locations. Anglers will never again spend countless hours researching places to fish.
Fishhound.com members will also receive e-mail and text alerts advising them of current and forecasted Fishery Ratings, projected hatches, including level and duration, industry conservation events, flies on the river, species feeding patterns, techniques, fishing spots and forecasting.
For affiliate fly shops, guides and outfitters, Fishhound.com presents equally impressive advantages. The more these affiliates “talk fish” and sign up members for the site, the more profit they can produce. They’ll also have the opportunity to contact their customers about prime fishing conditions via Fishhound.com’s e-mail and text alert messaging system; improve customer retention through continual contact with fresh content; and drive more traffic to their storefronts, guide services and lodges.
“Fishhound.com allows affiliates to join the Information Age to use technology to grow their businesses,” says Dohs. “And all this for no investment, no monthly charges and no charge for Web services. It’s a win-win situation for everyone involved.”
Contact: Lauren Astor
Special Projects Editor
Drizen-Dohs Corp. Communications Inc.
Phone: (818) 772-9555 x115
E-Mail: la@drizen-dohs.com
Thursday, September 24, 2009
FISHHOUND.COM CATCHES FLY FISHING INDUSTRY BY STORM
New Web Site Provides Revolutionary Profit Stream and Customer Advertising for Fly Shops and Gives Members Real-Time Alerts to Catch More Fish
Los Angeles, CA – Fishhound is pleased to announce the introduction of a revolutionary new Web site that provides a profit-generating vehicle for fly shops, guides, lodges and outfitters, and gives anglers more real-time local information and tools than they ever dreamed. The site, Fishhound.com, is an industry-changing business with a unique approach for fly shops to attract anglers to their waters, stores and guide services and help members catch fish.
Fishhound.com, slated to go live in January 2010, was unveiled this month at the Fly Fishing Retailer Expo. “I wish I could say that this idea is ahead of its time, but we feel the industry has really been in need of this concept for quite awhile,” says Charles Dohs, president of Fishhound and an avid fly fisherman. “Fishhound.com ties everything together in a groundbreaking fashion for everyone in the fly fishing industry. It offers more in one place for anglers, fly shops, lodges, guides and outfitters than anyone could have ever imagined.”
Fishhound.com’s propietary technology analyzes the information it receives daily from fly shops, guides and lodges on the water, along with data streamed from government sources to cover water conditions, atmospheric conditions, solar/moon phase, fishing conditions, feeding patterns and more. The result advises anglers of the best days, times and fishing spots on more than 2,000 rivers, lakes and saltwater locations. Anglers will never again spend countless hours researching places to fish.
Fishhound.com members will also receive e-mail and text alerts advising them of current and forecasted Fishery Ratings, projected hatches, including level and duration, industry conservation events, flies on the river, species feeding patterns, techniques, fishing spots and forecasting.
For affiliate fly shops, guides and outfitters, Fishhound.com presents equally impressive advantages. The more these affiliates “talk fish” and sign up members for the site, the more profit they can produce. They’ll also have the opportunity to contact their customers about prime fishing conditions via Fishhound.com’s e-mail and text alert messaging system; improve customer retention through continual contact with fresh content; and drive more traffic to their storefronts, guide services and lodges.
“Fishhound.com allows affiliates to join the Information Age to use technology to grow their businesses,” says Dohs. “And all this for no investment, no monthly charges and no charge for Web services. It’s a win-win situation for everyone involved.”
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Press Release: Changing economy brings new kind of executive MBA candidate to the classroom
PRESS INFORMATON
CHANGING ECONOMY BRINGS NEW KIND OF EXECUTIVE MBA CANDIDATE TO THE CLASSROOM
For immediate release
London, September 14, 2009: A new type of Executive MBA (EMBA) candidate is emerging in the current economic environment. Business schools are reporting an increase in the number of self-funded, self-inspired entrepreneurial EMBA candidates as a result of the lack of corporate sponsorship available.
Spencer Matheson, North America Tour Manager of the QS World Executive MBA Tour, which comes to Washington, DC on Thursday September 24th, New York City on Saturday September 26th, and San Francisco on Saturday October 4th, 2009. says the current decrease in corporate sponsorship must be seen as having been catalyzed by the recession, but also part of what is a bigger trend, one which EMBA programs have been feeling for years.
Francis Petit, Assistant Dean and Director of Executive Programs and Adjunct Associate Professor of Marketing at Fordham University, one of the top Executive MBA programs that travels with the QS World Executive MBA Tour, agrees. “There is less corporate support for such programs and thus candidates interested in such programs are pursuing them as a result of intrinsic motivation. They want to get these degrees for themselves and not necessarily for the company.”
This rise in the number of EMBA candidates from small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) has meant business schools, many of which are experiencing the expected decrease in applications, have been compensated by this new kind of candidate.
Hina Gonfreville, Editor of the QS TopExecEd Guide says the Executive MBA (EMBA) is the ideal solution for experienced professionals who want to pursue a graduate degree without putting their careers on hold. “The EMBA is a top management development tool: the accent is placed on experiential learning, acquiring a holistic approach to corporate issues and sharpening strategic skills. Part of the curriculum focuses on leadership training and excellence.”
The QS World Executive MBA Tour is also an opportunity for HR Managers in charge of training and development, chief learning and training officers, as well as line managers in charge of the careers of top company talent, to find out more about MBA and EMBA programs.
Ms Gonfreville says it is an ideal win-win situation between the company and the employee. “The Executive MBA ensures both accelerated personal and professional development, as well as enhanced corporate performance so the benefits of the program are felt immediately as participants continue to work full-time and focus on their careers, bringing back new skills and knowledge that they put to use as they go through the program.”
The QS World Executive MBA Tour is for candidates with over five years of work experience, interested in studying an Executive MBA. Some of the top EMBA programs on the Tour include: China Europe International Business School (CEIBS), Duke University- Fuqua School of Business, Emory University - Goizueta Business School, IE Business School, IESE Business School, INSEAD, Skolkovo Moscow School of Management
The opening panel discussion on “The Full Time vs. Executive MBA” will be hosted by a selection of top international MBA and EMBA programs giving the audience expert insider advice. This will be followed by a Q&A session for candidates and corporate representatives.
Those interested in full-time MBAs can meet with representatives from schools including American Univerity, Babson College, Carnegie Mellon University, HEC Paris, McGill University, Michigan State, Nanyang, NYU Stern, Queen’s School of Business, RSM and UC Berkeley.
The QS World Executive MBA Fairs will be held in Washington, DC on Thursday September 24th , at the National Building Museum from 5-9pm, in New York City on Saturday September 26th ,at the Hilton New York from 2-6pm and in San Francisco on Saturday October 4th, 2009 at the Westin St. Francis from 2-6pm.
Register now for fast-track entry to the Fair: http://www.topmba.com/mba_fairs/
The first 100 visitors will receive a complimentary copy of the QS TopExecEd Guide featuring editorial and profiles of EMBA programs from around the world.
For more information on the QS World Executive MBA Tour, the QS TopExecEd Guide and Online Magazine in North America, please contact:
Dawn Bournand
Senior International Business Develpment Manager
Features Editor, QS Top ExecEd Guide
Tel: +33 (0) 1 45 66 59 21 (office)
Email: Dawn@qs.com
___________________________________
Notes for editors:
QS Quacquarelli Symonds aims to help individuals fulfil their potential by fostering international mobility, high educational achievement and career development. We provide the platform for educators and employers to target, meet and select the best qualified candidates from around the world.
The QS World MBA Tour is the largest program of recruitment and information fairs for business school applicants. In 2008 over 80,000 potential applicants visited 75 events in 41 countries.
The QS World MBA Tour offers a unique opportunity to meet admissions officers of the world's most influential business schools at venues around the world. Now in its fifteenth year, the Tour will consist of 73 events across 41 countries over five continents during 2009.
Since 2003, QS TopExecEd has focused on raising awareness of Executive MBA programs as a study option for working professionals and executives. QS TopExecEd publishes the QS TopExecEd Guide and Online Magazine (formerly QS TopExecEd E-Zine), which are distributed to over 100,000 professionals worldwide.
The QS symbol, TopMBA, the QS World MBA Tour and the QS World Exec MBA Tour are trademarks of the QS family of products.
CHANGING ECONOMY BRINGS NEW KIND OF EXECUTIVE MBA CANDIDATE TO THE CLASSROOM
For immediate release
London, September 14, 2009: A new type of Executive MBA (EMBA) candidate is emerging in the current economic environment. Business schools are reporting an increase in the number of self-funded, self-inspired entrepreneurial EMBA candidates as a result of the lack of corporate sponsorship available.
Spencer Matheson, North America Tour Manager of the QS World Executive MBA Tour, which comes to Washington, DC on Thursday September 24th, New York City on Saturday September 26th, and San Francisco on Saturday October 4th, 2009. says the current decrease in corporate sponsorship must be seen as having been catalyzed by the recession, but also part of what is a bigger trend, one which EMBA programs have been feeling for years.
Francis Petit, Assistant Dean and Director of Executive Programs and Adjunct Associate Professor of Marketing at Fordham University, one of the top Executive MBA programs that travels with the QS World Executive MBA Tour, agrees. “There is less corporate support for such programs and thus candidates interested in such programs are pursuing them as a result of intrinsic motivation. They want to get these degrees for themselves and not necessarily for the company.”
This rise in the number of EMBA candidates from small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) has meant business schools, many of which are experiencing the expected decrease in applications, have been compensated by this new kind of candidate.
Hina Gonfreville, Editor of the QS TopExecEd Guide says the Executive MBA (EMBA) is the ideal solution for experienced professionals who want to pursue a graduate degree without putting their careers on hold. “The EMBA is a top management development tool: the accent is placed on experiential learning, acquiring a holistic approach to corporate issues and sharpening strategic skills. Part of the curriculum focuses on leadership training and excellence.”
The QS World Executive MBA Tour is also an opportunity for HR Managers in charge of training and development, chief learning and training officers, as well as line managers in charge of the careers of top company talent, to find out more about MBA and EMBA programs.
Ms Gonfreville says it is an ideal win-win situation between the company and the employee. “The Executive MBA ensures both accelerated personal and professional development, as well as enhanced corporate performance so the benefits of the program are felt immediately as participants continue to work full-time and focus on their careers, bringing back new skills and knowledge that they put to use as they go through the program.”
The QS World Executive MBA Tour is for candidates with over five years of work experience, interested in studying an Executive MBA. Some of the top EMBA programs on the Tour include: China Europe International Business School (CEIBS), Duke University- Fuqua School of Business, Emory University - Goizueta Business School, IE Business School, IESE Business School, INSEAD, Skolkovo Moscow School of Management
The opening panel discussion on “The Full Time vs. Executive MBA” will be hosted by a selection of top international MBA and EMBA programs giving the audience expert insider advice. This will be followed by a Q&A session for candidates and corporate representatives.
Those interested in full-time MBAs can meet with representatives from schools including American Univerity, Babson College, Carnegie Mellon University, HEC Paris, McGill University, Michigan State, Nanyang, NYU Stern, Queen’s School of Business, RSM and UC Berkeley.
The QS World Executive MBA Fairs will be held in Washington, DC on Thursday September 24th , at the National Building Museum from 5-9pm, in New York City on Saturday September 26th ,at the Hilton New York from 2-6pm and in San Francisco on Saturday October 4th, 2009 at the Westin St. Francis from 2-6pm.
Register now for fast-track entry to the Fair: http://www.topmba.com/mba_fairs/
The first 100 visitors will receive a complimentary copy of the QS TopExecEd Guide featuring editorial and profiles of EMBA programs from around the world.
For more information on the QS World Executive MBA Tour, the QS TopExecEd Guide and Online Magazine in North America, please contact:
Dawn Bournand
Senior International Business Develpment Manager
Features Editor, QS Top ExecEd Guide
Tel: +33 (0) 1 45 66 59 21 (office)
Email: Dawn@qs.com
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Notes for editors:
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New fashion portal combines BtoB, social networking
Zeeportal.com – a free, virtual marketplace for designers, buyers, models
Massive 24/7 exposure at no cost to fashion industry professionals
Massive 24/7 exposure at no cost to fashion industry professionals
NEW YORK — The fashion industry welcomed a groundbreaking new force today with the launch of Zeeportal.com, the 24/7 virtual trade show for fashion professionals.
Founded by banker-turned-entrepreneur Rita Kahn, Zeeportal.com combines the power of BtoB commerce sites with the immediacy of social networking favorites like Facebook, MySpace and Twitter to help designers, buyers, models, editors and other industry professionals connect and do business in today’s competitive climate.
“While trade shows and industry events are important, they don’t take place every day,” said Kahn, “And, they can be very expensive for many young designers, students and startups to attend. With Zeeportal.com, fashion industry professionals can make connections, get the latest news and conduct business 24/7 in a fun, free virtual environment that’s tailor-made for our industry.”
Features of the site include searchable member profiles and designer catalogs, fashion news, expert advice, industry events, online chats, exchange rates, stock quotes, classified ads and online order taking. For added security, designers can choose which buyers can access their profiles and catalogs.
“When people go to trade shows, it’s easy for forget what collections they have visited,” said Kahn. “Often, buyers lose business cards and misplace catalogs. Zeeportal.com is a good way to keep products on the top of buyers’ minds, follow up, and to do business after the show, which is when most buyers place orders.”
To help boost sales even further, buyers will be able to join Zeeportal.com for free, and their profiles will be fully searchable by geographic region, style (contemporary or classic), store section (men’s/women’s/children’s, etc.), size, price point and type of item. The site is also open to models, students and the media, creating a streamlined environment that fosters commerce and communication from all corners of the fashion world.
“Zeeportal.com is truly a one-stop business solution for fashion industry insiders,” said Kahn. “Whether you’re a student, a veteran designer, a model, a buyer or a fashion magazine editor, Zeeportal.com captures the whole industry in one convenient and powerful destination.
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
RICOH’S PRODUCTION PRINTING BUSINESS GROUP EXTENDS PRESENCE AT ANNUAL CONFERENCE
West Caldwell, NJ, June 30, 2009 – The Production Printing Business Group (PPBG) of Ricoh Americas Corporation extended its involvement with the In-plant Printing and Mailing Association’s (IPMA) annual conference, part of an on-going strategy to enhance its presence at industry events. Ricoh PPBG’s presence included an executive award presentation, keynote speech, session presentation and product demonstration.
Ricoh PPBG’s contribution at the IPMA annual conference, which was held June 7-10 in Rochester, NY, was significant. During the conference, Greg Cholmondeley, manager of segment marketing programs for PPBG, was presented with IPMA’s Outstanding Contributor award, an annual award that recognizes excellence in corporate publishing and practice. Greg, who has more than 25 years of experience in the printing industry, is a strong in-plant advocate, and regularly organizes on-line regional meetings for IPMA members to network, share information and discuss the various issues facing the industry.
“From a professional standpoint, I believe that a strong in-plant market is critical to our success, and I am honored to receive the Outstanding Contributor award from such a respected association like IPMA,” said Greg Cholmondeley, manager of segment marketing programs for Ricoh Americas Corporation’s Production Printing Business Group.
Greg Cholmondeley’s well-received keynote presentation, Thriving in Interesting Times, explored the ways in which environmental, economic and technological changes are affecting and impacting in-plant operations. He also provided insight on how companies can leverage these changes and turn them into opportunities for growth. In a separate presentation, Greg led a discussion on Turning Clients onto New Digital Services. In this technology-driven session, Greg highlighted ways to promote innovative offerings, such as new digital color, variable data printing (VDP) and Web-to-print services in order to grow businesses.
In addition, Ricoh PPBG held a product demonstration at their booth to show the Pro C900 in action. The Pro C900 is a production-class multi-functional (MFP) color system designed to address customers’ needs to produce high-quality, efficient and affordable printing, scanning and copying in one system. This ground-breaking product boasts a speed of 90 pages per minute (ppm), and can handle high print volumes seamlessly.
For more information on Ricoh products and solutions, please visit www.ricoh-usa.com.
About Ricoh’s Production Printing Business Group
The Production Printing Business Group (PPBG) of Ricoh Americas Corporation is dedicated to delivering state-of-the-art, high-speed production systems that provide efficient document workflows with high-volume production printing and finishing. Incorporating superior engineering, service, reliable technology, and extensive software and finishing options, PPBG helps production centers to cost-effectively modernize and streamline their operations to meet today’s rapid turnaround and high-quality demands.
Ricoh Americas Corporation, headquartered in West Caldwell, N.J., is a subsidiary of Ricoh Company Ltd., the 73-year-old leading supplier of office automation equipment and electronics, with fiscal year 2008 sales in excess of $20 billion.
Information about Ricoh’s Production Printing Business Group can be accessed on the World Wide Web at www.ricoh-usa.com/ppbg/.
Ricoh PPBG’s contribution at the IPMA annual conference, which was held June 7-10 in Rochester, NY, was significant. During the conference, Greg Cholmondeley, manager of segment marketing programs for PPBG, was presented with IPMA’s Outstanding Contributor award, an annual award that recognizes excellence in corporate publishing and practice. Greg, who has more than 25 years of experience in the printing industry, is a strong in-plant advocate, and regularly organizes on-line regional meetings for IPMA members to network, share information and discuss the various issues facing the industry.
“From a professional standpoint, I believe that a strong in-plant market is critical to our success, and I am honored to receive the Outstanding Contributor award from such a respected association like IPMA,” said Greg Cholmondeley, manager of segment marketing programs for Ricoh Americas Corporation’s Production Printing Business Group.
Greg Cholmondeley’s well-received keynote presentation, Thriving in Interesting Times, explored the ways in which environmental, economic and technological changes are affecting and impacting in-plant operations. He also provided insight on how companies can leverage these changes and turn them into opportunities for growth. In a separate presentation, Greg led a discussion on Turning Clients onto New Digital Services. In this technology-driven session, Greg highlighted ways to promote innovative offerings, such as new digital color, variable data printing (VDP) and Web-to-print services in order to grow businesses.
In addition, Ricoh PPBG held a product demonstration at their booth to show the Pro C900 in action. The Pro C900 is a production-class multi-functional (MFP) color system designed to address customers’ needs to produce high-quality, efficient and affordable printing, scanning and copying in one system. This ground-breaking product boasts a speed of 90 pages per minute (ppm), and can handle high print volumes seamlessly.
For more information on Ricoh products and solutions, please visit www.ricoh-usa.com.
About Ricoh’s Production Printing Business Group
The Production Printing Business Group (PPBG) of Ricoh Americas Corporation is dedicated to delivering state-of-the-art, high-speed production systems that provide efficient document workflows with high-volume production printing and finishing. Incorporating superior engineering, service, reliable technology, and extensive software and finishing options, PPBG helps production centers to cost-effectively modernize and streamline their operations to meet today’s rapid turnaround and high-quality demands.
Ricoh Americas Corporation, headquartered in West Caldwell, N.J., is a subsidiary of Ricoh Company Ltd., the 73-year-old leading supplier of office automation equipment and electronics, with fiscal year 2008 sales in excess of $20 billion.
Information about Ricoh’s Production Printing Business Group can be accessed on the World Wide Web at www.ricoh-usa.com/ppbg/.
Monday, June 29, 2009
Full Sail Student Film, Freedom, Recognized As Film of the Week By mtvU’s Best Film On Campus
Contact:
Casey King
Public Relations Specialist
407-679-0100, ext. 5161
cking@fullsail.com
Kristin Weissman
Director of Public Relations
407-679-0100, ext. 5908
kweissman@fullsail.com
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Full Sail University Student Film, Freedom, Recognized As Film of the Week By mtvU’s Best Film On Campus
WINTER PARK, FL, June 29, 2009 - Full Sail University (www.fullsail.edu), an award-winning entertainment media institution located near Orlando, FL, is proud to recognize Digital Arts & Design student, Gabriel Haze, for creating a music video for Elizabeth June’s Freedom, which has been chosen as the Film of the Week by mtvU’s Best Film On Campus (www.bestfilmoncampus.com).
After being approached by June to create a music video for her song, Freedom, Haze completed the project in early 2009 and immediately submitted it to MTV U’s Best Film on Campus (BFOC), which welcomes student filmmakers to upload their work on the web in a student filmmaker showcase format. Here, participants are encouraged to create profiles where they have the ability compete in contests with exciting prizes, network with other filmmakers and industry professionals, and potentially earn the title of “Best Filmmaker on Campus.”
Once selected from within the BFOC to be highlighted as the Film of the Week, Haze’s film received a spotlight on the BestFilmOnCampus.com homepage, and will be featured on mtvU and mtvU.com, and finally, the film will be reviewed by a featured student film critic which will appear in the critic’s college newspaper.
“Full Sail University is proud to celebrate and acknowledge this tremendous achievement made by one of our students,” said Eric Rosenfeld, Department Manager Digital Arts & Design. “Our curriculum is built on a foundation consisting of passion for creativity and knowledge of technical skill. It is extremely rewarding when our students use what they have learned in the classroom to succeed in the world.”
In addition to this honor, Freedom has also earned the following achievements: Official Selection of the 2009 15 Minutes of Fame Film Festival, Official Selection of the 2009 Action on Film Festival, and Official Showcase at the Orlando Museum of Art.
About Full Sail University:
Since 1979, Full Sail University, located outside of Orlando, FL, has been an innovative educational leader for those pursuing careers in the entertainment industry. With over 32,000 alumni, graduate credits include work on OSCAR®, Emmy® and GRAMMY®-winning projects, best-selling video games, and the #1 grossing U.S. concert tours. Full Sail's 190-acre campus and online education platform proudly welcomes over 7,000 students from 50 states and 65 countries.
Full Sail currently offers a total of 23 degree programs including: Associate of Science Degree in Graphic Design; Bachelor of Science Degrees offered in Computer Animation, Digital Arts & Design, Entertainment Business, Film, Game Art, Game Development, Graphic Design, Internet Marketing, Music Business, Recording Arts, Show Production and Web Design & Development; and Master of Science Degrees in Education Media Design & Technology, Game Design, Entertainment Business, and Internet Marketing; and a Master of Fine Art in Media Design.
Full Sail was most recently named the 2008 “School/College of the Year” by the Florida Association of Postsecondary Schools and Colleges. The university has also been previously named: The Harvard of Game Schools by Tips & Tricks Magazine; one of the top three New Media Schools by Shift Magazine (alongside the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and New York University); one of the Top Five Game Degree Programs in the world by Electronic Gaming Monthly; one of the Best Music Programs in the country by Rolling Stone Magazine; one of the Best Music Business Departments in the Schools That Rock: The Rolling Stone College Guide; and one of the Best Film Programs in the country by UNleashed Magazine.
For more information about Full Sail, please visit www.fullsail.edu.
Casey King
Public Relations Specialist
407-679-0100, ext. 5161
cking@fullsail.com
Kristin Weissman
Director of Public Relations
407-679-0100, ext. 5908
kweissman@fullsail.com
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Full Sail University Student Film, Freedom, Recognized As Film of the Week By mtvU’s Best Film On Campus
WINTER PARK, FL, June 29, 2009 - Full Sail University (www.fullsail.edu), an award-winning entertainment media institution located near Orlando, FL, is proud to recognize Digital Arts & Design student, Gabriel Haze, for creating a music video for Elizabeth June’s Freedom, which has been chosen as the Film of the Week by mtvU’s Best Film On Campus (www.bestfilmoncampus.com).
After being approached by June to create a music video for her song, Freedom, Haze completed the project in early 2009 and immediately submitted it to MTV U’s Best Film on Campus (BFOC), which welcomes student filmmakers to upload their work on the web in a student filmmaker showcase format. Here, participants are encouraged to create profiles where they have the ability compete in contests with exciting prizes, network with other filmmakers and industry professionals, and potentially earn the title of “Best Filmmaker on Campus.”
Once selected from within the BFOC to be highlighted as the Film of the Week, Haze’s film received a spotlight on the BestFilmOnCampus.com homepage, and will be featured on mtvU and mtvU.com, and finally, the film will be reviewed by a featured student film critic which will appear in the critic’s college newspaper.
“Full Sail University is proud to celebrate and acknowledge this tremendous achievement made by one of our students,” said Eric Rosenfeld, Department Manager Digital Arts & Design. “Our curriculum is built on a foundation consisting of passion for creativity and knowledge of technical skill. It is extremely rewarding when our students use what they have learned in the classroom to succeed in the world.”
In addition to this honor, Freedom has also earned the following achievements: Official Selection of the 2009 15 Minutes of Fame Film Festival, Official Selection of the 2009 Action on Film Festival, and Official Showcase at the Orlando Museum of Art.
About Full Sail University:
Since 1979, Full Sail University, located outside of Orlando, FL, has been an innovative educational leader for those pursuing careers in the entertainment industry. With over 32,000 alumni, graduate credits include work on OSCAR®, Emmy® and GRAMMY®-winning projects, best-selling video games, and the #1 grossing U.S. concert tours. Full Sail's 190-acre campus and online education platform proudly welcomes over 7,000 students from 50 states and 65 countries.
Full Sail currently offers a total of 23 degree programs including: Associate of Science Degree in Graphic Design; Bachelor of Science Degrees offered in Computer Animation, Digital Arts & Design, Entertainment Business, Film, Game Art, Game Development, Graphic Design, Internet Marketing, Music Business, Recording Arts, Show Production and Web Design & Development; and Master of Science Degrees in Education Media Design & Technology, Game Design, Entertainment Business, and Internet Marketing; and a Master of Fine Art in Media Design.
Full Sail was most recently named the 2008 “School/College of the Year” by the Florida Association of Postsecondary Schools and Colleges. The university has also been previously named: The Harvard of Game Schools by Tips & Tricks Magazine; one of the top three New Media Schools by Shift Magazine (alongside the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and New York University); one of the Top Five Game Degree Programs in the world by Electronic Gaming Monthly; one of the Best Music Programs in the country by Rolling Stone Magazine; one of the Best Music Business Departments in the Schools That Rock: The Rolling Stone College Guide; and one of the Best Film Programs in the country by UNleashed Magazine.
For more information about Full Sail, please visit www.fullsail.edu.
ip.access earns double honours at inaugural Femtocell Industry Awards
June 29 2009 - ip.access, the multi-award winning developer of picocell and femtocell solutions, added to its impressive haul of industry accolades when it scooped an Awards double at the Femto Forum’s inaugural Femtocell Industry Awards held in London last week.
The ceremony took place last Wednesday evening as part of the Femtocells World Summit. A judging panel of industry analysts and representatives from leading wireless trade bodies voted the ip.access nano3G solution the winner in the category for “Femtocell or femtocell network element design and technology innovation”. Its “Facebook Virtual Fridge Notes” application also triumphed in the “Femtocell service (commercial, prototype or demo)” category.
The ip.access nano3G is an 8-channel Access Point which delivers a localised 3G cellular signal over a range of up to 200 metres. It uses the same architecture as the award-winning ip.access Oyster 3G consumer femtocell, and enables mobile operators to provide high-quality 3G coverage and capacity into offices, shops and other locations where cellular signals cannot easily penetrate.
As the trend to all-mobile office communications continues, operators can use the nano3G to compete more aggressively in the Small to Medium Enterprise (SME) market, as an effective way to guarantee 3G voice quality and data connectivity in offices.
The “Facebook Virtual Fridge Notes” application was developed by ip.access and unveiled at this year’s Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. It uses a femtocell’s handset detection capability to pick up the presence of a registered user’s phone, and then deliver reminder messages sent via their Facebook profile, as soon as they arrive home.
The application is available for operators to offer to their femtocell subscribers, and works on any SMS capable handset. The new iPhone version actually displays the messages on a virtual fridge, allowing the recipient to manage them just like real fridge notes.
Commenting on the double Awards triumph, ip.access CEO Stephen Mallinson said, “ip.access is delighted to win two categories at the first ever Femtocell Industry Awards. As worldwide interest in and demand for effective in-building cell solutions grows among mobile operators, this latest success is testament to ip.access’ commitment to innovation and excellence – in both our market-leading products and also our exciting new femto applications and services.”
"The judges were extremely impressed by the high quality and number of award submissions. In light of this the judging process was extremely difficult but ip.access stood out and was deserving of its awards," said Simon Saunders, Chairman of the Femto Forum. "The femtocell industry is rapidly evolving as major advances are made in the technology, standards, services and applications - these awards recognise and reward this progress. Our congratulations to ip.access and to all those who participated."
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About ip.access
Based in Cambridge, UK, ip.access ltd (www.ipaccess.com) is a leading manufacturer of cost-effective picocell and femtocell infrastructure solutions for GSM, GPRS, EDGE and 3G. These solutions bring IP and cellular technologies together to drive down costs and increase coverage and capacity of mobile networks.
ip.access is the company behind the multi-award winning Oyster 3G™ femtocell. The Oyster 3G increases cell capacity and coverage, drives down costs and dramatically improves the 3G user experience at home.
The ip.access nanoGSM® is the world’s most deployed picocell solution. It provides GSM, GPRS and EDGE coverage and capacity for offices, shops and (using satellite backhaul) passenger aircraft, ships and remote rural areas.
With deployments in more than 40 live networks around the world and growing, ip.access is the partner of choice for operators competing in the new converged marketplace.
ip.access counts Scottish Equity Partners, Rothschild Gestion, Intel Capital, Amadeus Capital Partners, ADC, Cisco, Qualcomm and Motorola Ventures among its shareholders.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:
Alex Sowden / Rachel Loveridge
CCgroup
T: +44 118 920 7650
E : ipaccess@the-cc-group.com
W: www.the-cc-group.com
The ceremony took place last Wednesday evening as part of the Femtocells World Summit. A judging panel of industry analysts and representatives from leading wireless trade bodies voted the ip.access nano3G solution the winner in the category for “Femtocell or femtocell network element design and technology innovation”. Its “Facebook Virtual Fridge Notes” application also triumphed in the “Femtocell service (commercial, prototype or demo)” category.
The ip.access nano3G is an 8-channel Access Point which delivers a localised 3G cellular signal over a range of up to 200 metres. It uses the same architecture as the award-winning ip.access Oyster 3G consumer femtocell, and enables mobile operators to provide high-quality 3G coverage and capacity into offices, shops and other locations where cellular signals cannot easily penetrate.
As the trend to all-mobile office communications continues, operators can use the nano3G to compete more aggressively in the Small to Medium Enterprise (SME) market, as an effective way to guarantee 3G voice quality and data connectivity in offices.
The “Facebook Virtual Fridge Notes” application was developed by ip.access and unveiled at this year’s Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. It uses a femtocell’s handset detection capability to pick up the presence of a registered user’s phone, and then deliver reminder messages sent via their Facebook profile, as soon as they arrive home.
The application is available for operators to offer to their femtocell subscribers, and works on any SMS capable handset. The new iPhone version actually displays the messages on a virtual fridge, allowing the recipient to manage them just like real fridge notes.
Commenting on the double Awards triumph, ip.access CEO Stephen Mallinson said, “ip.access is delighted to win two categories at the first ever Femtocell Industry Awards. As worldwide interest in and demand for effective in-building cell solutions grows among mobile operators, this latest success is testament to ip.access’ commitment to innovation and excellence – in both our market-leading products and also our exciting new femto applications and services.”
"The judges were extremely impressed by the high quality and number of award submissions. In light of this the judging process was extremely difficult but ip.access stood out and was deserving of its awards," said Simon Saunders, Chairman of the Femto Forum. "The femtocell industry is rapidly evolving as major advances are made in the technology, standards, services and applications - these awards recognise and reward this progress. Our congratulations to ip.access and to all those who participated."
- Ends –
About ip.access
Based in Cambridge, UK, ip.access ltd (www.ipaccess.com) is a leading manufacturer of cost-effective picocell and femtocell infrastructure solutions for GSM, GPRS, EDGE and 3G. These solutions bring IP and cellular technologies together to drive down costs and increase coverage and capacity of mobile networks.
ip.access is the company behind the multi-award winning Oyster 3G™ femtocell. The Oyster 3G increases cell capacity and coverage, drives down costs and dramatically improves the 3G user experience at home.
The ip.access nanoGSM® is the world’s most deployed picocell solution. It provides GSM, GPRS and EDGE coverage and capacity for offices, shops and (using satellite backhaul) passenger aircraft, ships and remote rural areas.
With deployments in more than 40 live networks around the world and growing, ip.access is the partner of choice for operators competing in the new converged marketplace.
ip.access counts Scottish Equity Partners, Rothschild Gestion, Intel Capital, Amadeus Capital Partners, ADC, Cisco, Qualcomm and Motorola Ventures among its shareholders.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:
Alex Sowden / Rachel Loveridge
CCgroup
T: +44 118 920 7650
E : ipaccess@the-cc-group.com
W: www.the-cc-group.com
Friday, June 26, 2009
REPORT: Chinese Soy Imports and Toxic Petrochemicals ---Corporations Undermine Organic Reputation
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact:
Mark Kastel 608-625-2042
Charlotte Vallaeys 978-369-6409
New Report: Many Organic Soy Food Brands
Importing Beans from China
We no longer trust these imports to feed our pets
They have no place in organics
Cornucopia, WI: Tremendous growth in the organic soy foods industry has occurred over the last two decades as consumers seek healthy dietary alternative sources of protein. Many companies touting their "natural" or "organic" soy brands have found favor in the supermarket. A new report, released this week by The Cornucopia Institute, lifts the veil on some of these companies, exposing widespread importation of soybeans from China and the use of toxic chemicals to process soy foods labeled as "natural."
The report, Beyond the Bean: The Heroes and Charlatans of the Natural and Organic Soy Foods Industry, and an accompanying ratings scorecard of organic brands, separates industry heroes—who have gone out of their way to connect with domestic farmers—from agribusinesses that are exploiting the trust of consumers.
Part of the meteoric rise in organic food sales has been built on the expectation from consumers that organic foods support a more environmentally sound form of agriculture and one that financially rewards family farmers through their patronage. "Importing Chinese soybeans or contributing to the loss of rain forests by shipping in commodities from Brazil just flat-out contradicts the working definition of organic agriculture," said Mark Kastel, Senior Farm Policy Analyst at The Cornucopia Institute.
Through a nationwide survey of the industry, onsite farm, and processor visits, plus reviews of import data, Cornucopia assembled a rating system aimed at empowering consumers and wholesale buyers with the knowledge necessary to support brands that respect the fundamental tenets of organics.
"The good news in this report is that consumers can easily find, normally without paying any premium, organic soy foods that truly meet their expectations," said Charlotte Vallaeys, a researcher at Cornucopia and the primary author of the report.
One company that had an excellent opportunity to meet consumer expectations by supporting the growth of organic acreage in North America was Dean Foods, makers of the industry's leading soymilk, Silk. Instead, after buying the Silk brand, Dean Foods quit purchasing most of their soybeans from American family farmers and switched their primary sourcing to China. This cost-cutting move helped them build their commanding soy milk market share using soybeans of questionable organic certification from China.
“White Wave (the operating division of Dean Foods that markets Silk and Horizon organic milk) had the opportunity to push organic and sustainable agriculture to incredible heights of production by working with North American farmers and traders to get more land in organic production, but what they did was pit cheap foreign soybeans against the U.S. organic farmer, taking away any attraction for conventional farmers to make the move into sustainable agriculture,” said Merle Kramer, a marketer for the Midwestern Organic Farmers Cooperative.
And now Dean, the $11 billion agribusiness behemoth and the nation's largest dairy concern, has quietly abandoned organic soybeans in most of the Silk product line, switching to even cheaper conventional soybeans without changing UPC codes for retailers or lowering pricing to consumers.
After reports from cooperative and independent natural foods retailers around the country Cornucopia visited a Whole Foods store in downtown Milwaukee, Wisconsin and found only one of 25 Silk soymilk products was organic. "This is a radical departure by a brand that was widely viewed as an organic market pioneer," lamented Kastel.
Cornucopia's Vallaeys warned: "Health conscious shoppers should no longer associate Silk with organic, and should seek the green USDA Certified Organic seal when purchasing soy products.”
"As a vegetarian, for health and ethical reasons, I am appalled that some large corporations are profiteering on my trust in their brand," said Joan Levin, a Chicago consumer who says she is fiercely committed to organics.
Meanwhile, highly committed companies like Eden Foods, one of the country's largest organic soy foods producers, Small Planet Tofu, and Vermont Soy work directly with North American organic farmers.
“Small Planet Tofu has bought organic soybeans from me and other farmers I work with for the past 17 years,” said Phil Lewis, an organic farmer in Kansas. “This relationship is priceless, because I know that I can count on them even if I have a bad year with droughts or floods,” Lewis added.
“The top-rated companies that nurture relationships with American organic farmers should be rewarded in the marketplace. We hope that organic consumers will use Cornucopia’s soy scorecard when deciding which organic soy foods to buy,” said Kastel.
Some soy food makers that did not participate in the scorecard study may have been hesitant to share their sourcing information because they also buy organic soybeans from China. “Their reluctance to disclose their sourcing information makes sense, given the USDA’s weak oversight of certifying agents working in China,” noted Kastel.
The USDA waited five years before sending auditors to China to examine the practices of that country’s certifying agents. And even when in China, the USDA’s auditors visited only two farms in the entire country. On these two farms, they found multiple noncompliances with U.S. organic standards. USDA auditors also discovered that Chinese-based organic certifying agents did not always provide a translated copy of the U.S. standards to clients who apply for organic certification.
The Chinese findings support concerns that American farmers have raised for years, which is that organic imports from China may not always be held to the same strict standards as American crops. They also raise serious questions about whether Chinese farmers are adequately informed about the USDA organic standards and requirements.
“If the reputation of organic food is impugned through illegal and fraudulent activities in China, and an incompetent level of oversight by the USDA, it will be the domestic farmers and entrepreneurs that built this industry who will be harmed,” added Kastel.
Hexane: The Dirty Little Secret of the Natural Soy Foods Industry
Behind the Bean also exposes the natural soy industry’s “dirty little secret”: its widespread use of the chemical solvent hexane. Hexane is used to process nearly all conventional soy protein ingredients and edible oils and is prohibited when processing organic foods.
Soybeans are bathed in hexane by food processors seeking to separate soy oil from the protein and fiber of the beans. It is a cost-effective and highly efficient method for concentrating high-protein isolates. But hexane is also a neurotoxic chemical that poses serious occupational hazards to workers, is an environmental air pollutant, and can contaminate food.
Residue tests reveal that small amounts of hexane can and do appear in ingredients processed with the toxic chemical. The government does not require that companies test for hexane residues before selling foods to consumers, including soy-based infant formula.
"Consumers who are concerned with the purity and healthfulness of their food should continue to seek out organic alternatives as part of their diet and support the many high-integrity brands outlined in our study," Vallaeys stated.
The full Cornucopia Institute report, or an executive summary, including the scorecard of organic soy brands, can be found at www.cornucopia.org
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Pacific Foods, another major organic manufacturer, for example, puts a “Certified to the Source™” seal on its organic soymilk packages, yet refused to share with customers and Cornucopia researchers any sourcing information. Additional Cornucopia research of available import databases indicates that Pacific Natural Foods buys hundreds of thousands of pounds of organic soybeans from China. "Obviously, Pacific Foods knows their customers well enough that they felt sharing this information openly with them would not reflect well on their reputation," added Vallaeys.
"When consumers choose to invest in organic food, they think they are choosing a safer and more nutritious product for their families,” said Cornucopia’s Kastel.
Dean Foods has also been the subject of industry scrutiny and USDA investigations for their dependence on giant factory farms, some with over 10,000 animals, producing "organic" milk while violating federal standards.
Contact:
Mark Kastel 608-625-2042
Charlotte Vallaeys 978-369-6409
New Report: Many Organic Soy Food Brands
Importing Beans from China
We no longer trust these imports to feed our pets
They have no place in organics
Cornucopia, WI: Tremendous growth in the organic soy foods industry has occurred over the last two decades as consumers seek healthy dietary alternative sources of protein. Many companies touting their "natural" or "organic" soy brands have found favor in the supermarket. A new report, released this week by The Cornucopia Institute, lifts the veil on some of these companies, exposing widespread importation of soybeans from China and the use of toxic chemicals to process soy foods labeled as "natural."
The report, Beyond the Bean: The Heroes and Charlatans of the Natural and Organic Soy Foods Industry, and an accompanying ratings scorecard of organic brands, separates industry heroes—who have gone out of their way to connect with domestic farmers—from agribusinesses that are exploiting the trust of consumers.
Part of the meteoric rise in organic food sales has been built on the expectation from consumers that organic foods support a more environmentally sound form of agriculture and one that financially rewards family farmers through their patronage. "Importing Chinese soybeans or contributing to the loss of rain forests by shipping in commodities from Brazil just flat-out contradicts the working definition of organic agriculture," said Mark Kastel, Senior Farm Policy Analyst at The Cornucopia Institute.
Through a nationwide survey of the industry, onsite farm, and processor visits, plus reviews of import data, Cornucopia assembled a rating system aimed at empowering consumers and wholesale buyers with the knowledge necessary to support brands that respect the fundamental tenets of organics.
"The good news in this report is that consumers can easily find, normally without paying any premium, organic soy foods that truly meet their expectations," said Charlotte Vallaeys, a researcher at Cornucopia and the primary author of the report.
One company that had an excellent opportunity to meet consumer expectations by supporting the growth of organic acreage in North America was Dean Foods, makers of the industry's leading soymilk, Silk. Instead, after buying the Silk brand, Dean Foods quit purchasing most of their soybeans from American family farmers and switched their primary sourcing to China. This cost-cutting move helped them build their commanding soy milk market share using soybeans of questionable organic certification from China.
“White Wave (the operating division of Dean Foods that markets Silk and Horizon organic milk) had the opportunity to push organic and sustainable agriculture to incredible heights of production by working with North American farmers and traders to get more land in organic production, but what they did was pit cheap foreign soybeans against the U.S. organic farmer, taking away any attraction for conventional farmers to make the move into sustainable agriculture,” said Merle Kramer, a marketer for the Midwestern Organic Farmers Cooperative.
And now Dean, the $11 billion agribusiness behemoth and the nation's largest dairy concern, has quietly abandoned organic soybeans in most of the Silk product line, switching to even cheaper conventional soybeans without changing UPC codes for retailers or lowering pricing to consumers.
After reports from cooperative and independent natural foods retailers around the country Cornucopia visited a Whole Foods store in downtown Milwaukee, Wisconsin and found only one of 25 Silk soymilk products was organic. "This is a radical departure by a brand that was widely viewed as an organic market pioneer," lamented Kastel.
Cornucopia's Vallaeys warned: "Health conscious shoppers should no longer associate Silk with organic, and should seek the green USDA Certified Organic seal when purchasing soy products.”
"As a vegetarian, for health and ethical reasons, I am appalled that some large corporations are profiteering on my trust in their brand," said Joan Levin, a Chicago consumer who says she is fiercely committed to organics.
Meanwhile, highly committed companies like Eden Foods, one of the country's largest organic soy foods producers, Small Planet Tofu, and Vermont Soy work directly with North American organic farmers.
“Small Planet Tofu has bought organic soybeans from me and other farmers I work with for the past 17 years,” said Phil Lewis, an organic farmer in Kansas. “This relationship is priceless, because I know that I can count on them even if I have a bad year with droughts or floods,” Lewis added.
“The top-rated companies that nurture relationships with American organic farmers should be rewarded in the marketplace. We hope that organic consumers will use Cornucopia’s soy scorecard when deciding which organic soy foods to buy,” said Kastel.
Some soy food makers that did not participate in the scorecard study may have been hesitant to share their sourcing information because they also buy organic soybeans from China. “Their reluctance to disclose their sourcing information makes sense, given the USDA’s weak oversight of certifying agents working in China,” noted Kastel.
The USDA waited five years before sending auditors to China to examine the practices of that country’s certifying agents. And even when in China, the USDA’s auditors visited only two farms in the entire country. On these two farms, they found multiple noncompliances with U.S. organic standards. USDA auditors also discovered that Chinese-based organic certifying agents did not always provide a translated copy of the U.S. standards to clients who apply for organic certification.
The Chinese findings support concerns that American farmers have raised for years, which is that organic imports from China may not always be held to the same strict standards as American crops. They also raise serious questions about whether Chinese farmers are adequately informed about the USDA organic standards and requirements.
“If the reputation of organic food is impugned through illegal and fraudulent activities in China, and an incompetent level of oversight by the USDA, it will be the domestic farmers and entrepreneurs that built this industry who will be harmed,” added Kastel.
Hexane: The Dirty Little Secret of the Natural Soy Foods Industry
Behind the Bean also exposes the natural soy industry’s “dirty little secret”: its widespread use of the chemical solvent hexane. Hexane is used to process nearly all conventional soy protein ingredients and edible oils and is prohibited when processing organic foods.
Soybeans are bathed in hexane by food processors seeking to separate soy oil from the protein and fiber of the beans. It is a cost-effective and highly efficient method for concentrating high-protein isolates. But hexane is also a neurotoxic chemical that poses serious occupational hazards to workers, is an environmental air pollutant, and can contaminate food.
Residue tests reveal that small amounts of hexane can and do appear in ingredients processed with the toxic chemical. The government does not require that companies test for hexane residues before selling foods to consumers, including soy-based infant formula.
"Consumers who are concerned with the purity and healthfulness of their food should continue to seek out organic alternatives as part of their diet and support the many high-integrity brands outlined in our study," Vallaeys stated.
The full Cornucopia Institute report, or an executive summary, including the scorecard of organic soy brands, can be found at www.cornucopia.org
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Pacific Foods, another major organic manufacturer, for example, puts a “Certified to the Source™” seal on its organic soymilk packages, yet refused to share with customers and Cornucopia researchers any sourcing information. Additional Cornucopia research of available import databases indicates that Pacific Natural Foods buys hundreds of thousands of pounds of organic soybeans from China. "Obviously, Pacific Foods knows their customers well enough that they felt sharing this information openly with them would not reflect well on their reputation," added Vallaeys.
"When consumers choose to invest in organic food, they think they are choosing a safer and more nutritious product for their families,” said Cornucopia’s Kastel.
Dean Foods has also been the subject of industry scrutiny and USDA investigations for their dependence on giant factory farms, some with over 10,000 animals, producing "organic" milk while violating federal standards.
Friday, June 12, 2009
Best-Selling Author Believes 70-Foot Prehistoric Great White Shark is Still Alive!
Monica Foster
Ascot Media Group, Inc.
Post Office Box 58884
Webster, TX 77598
(281) 324-2180 (direct)
(281) 333-3507 (office)
kmccall@ascotmedia.com
www.ascotmedia.com
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Best-Selling Author Believes 70-Foot Prehistoric Great White Shark is Still Alive!
West Palm Beach, FL, June 10, 2009 -- Imagine you’re out in a fishing boat a few miles off shore, when a seven-foot dorsal fin cuts the surface of the ocean like a sail! The creature, a 70-foot, 50-ton Great White Shark, is so big its current actually drags your boat as it passes by. And God help you if it’s hungry.
Meet Carcharodon megalodon, or MEG for short, the most fearsome creature ever to live. The shark dominated our oceans over the last 35 million years, and only disappeared recently…or maybe it’s still out there!
Best-selling author Steve Alten has written four books about these real-life monstrous sharks and he believes the creatures may still exist in the deepest, most unexplored realms of the ocean.
“Over 70% of the planet is covered by water,” says Alten, who earned his doctorate degree from Temple University. “Man has only explored 3% of our oceans and less than 1% of the abyss, so we have no idea what is really out there, waiting to be discovered. Megalodon was the apex predator of all time. It hunted whales. It could live in tropical seas or cold water. To assume it simply died off because we haven’t documented a sighting is simply not good science.
Alten’s new release, MEG: Hell's Aquarium, introduces man to the most nightmarish prehistoric sea monsters ever to have existed, but Megalodon remains the ultimate alpha monster. “We’re talking about a massive shark with senses that could detect the vibrations of a beating heart a mile away, smell a drop of blood or urine in the water, or track the electrical impulses generated by a swimmer’s moving muscles. Meg could easily swallow six people whole, and it may still be out there.”
Cue the JAWS music: Summer 2009 is here – just stay out of the water!
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Ascot Media Group, Inc.
Post Office Box 58884
Webster, TX 77598
(281) 324-2180 (direct)
(281) 333-3507 (office)
kmccall@ascotmedia.com
www.ascotmedia.com
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Best-Selling Author Believes 70-Foot Prehistoric Great White Shark is Still Alive!
West Palm Beach, FL, June 10, 2009 -- Imagine you’re out in a fishing boat a few miles off shore, when a seven-foot dorsal fin cuts the surface of the ocean like a sail! The creature, a 70-foot, 50-ton Great White Shark, is so big its current actually drags your boat as it passes by. And God help you if it’s hungry.
Meet Carcharodon megalodon, or MEG for short, the most fearsome creature ever to live. The shark dominated our oceans over the last 35 million years, and only disappeared recently…or maybe it’s still out there!
Best-selling author Steve Alten has written four books about these real-life monstrous sharks and he believes the creatures may still exist in the deepest, most unexplored realms of the ocean.
“Over 70% of the planet is covered by water,” says Alten, who earned his doctorate degree from Temple University. “Man has only explored 3% of our oceans and less than 1% of the abyss, so we have no idea what is really out there, waiting to be discovered. Megalodon was the apex predator of all time. It hunted whales. It could live in tropical seas or cold water. To assume it simply died off because we haven’t documented a sighting is simply not good science.
Alten’s new release, MEG: Hell's Aquarium, introduces man to the most nightmarish prehistoric sea monsters ever to have existed, but Megalodon remains the ultimate alpha monster. “We’re talking about a massive shark with senses that could detect the vibrations of a beating heart a mile away, smell a drop of blood or urine in the water, or track the electrical impulses generated by a swimmer’s moving muscles. Meg could easily swallow six people whole, and it may still be out there.”
Cue the JAWS music: Summer 2009 is here – just stay out of the water!
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Teaching Your Belly to Feel Full
Contact:
Lezlie Greenberg
(212) 821-0560
leg2003@med.cornell.edu
Teaching Your Belly to Feel Full
"THE SKINNY," by Dr. Louis Aronne of NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center, Says Losing Weight Takes More Than Willpower
Diet Plan Harnesses Body's Chemistry to Shed Pounds
NEW YORK (June 12, 2009) -- Why do so many diets start successfully, only to crash and burn? Why is it that no matter how hard dieters try, keeping the weight off seems impossible? Dr. Louis Aronne explains in his new book, "THE SKINNY: On Losing Weight Without Being Hungry" (Broadway Books), written with Alisa Bowman, that the key is your body's chemistry, not willpower. His solution: teaching your body to stop craving food and feel full sooner.
A leading authority on weight loss and obesity, Dr. Aronne is director of the Comprehensive Weight Control Program at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center, a multidisciplinary obesity research and treatment center that he developed and founded in 1986. He is clinical professor of medicine at Weill Cornell Medical College.
"Weight loss isn't about priorities, willpower or wanting it badly enough. Rather, it's about your body, your brain and your hormones," says Dr. Aronne. "And if you don't first re-sensitize your weight-regulation mechanisms, typical approaches to weight loss, such as portion control and calorie counting, just won't work. As a result, 'THE SKINNY' is not just another diet book. It reviews the latest cutting-edge weight research and delivers recommendations based on science. 'THE SKINNY' represents a new way of looking at weight problems, one which recognizes the complexity of the disorder, and evaluates people for underlying aspects which may have been missed by other physicians."
According to Dr. Aronne, our bodies are programmed to resist weight loss that goes beyond roughly 7 percent of total body weight. That means that if you weigh 200 pounds, you may be able to lose fewer than 14 pounds before the going gets tough. The reason, he explains, is that the body's metabolism and weight-regulating hormones -- like insulin and leptin -- drop faster than your body loses fat, making your brain think your weight is near normal even though you're still overweight. This leaves dieters hungry, even after they've eaten all the calories they need.
To overcome this obstacle, he teaches readers to use the latest advances in the science of appetite and body weight regulation to flip off an internal biological switch that is driving them to eat. Rather than using willpower to force themselves to stop eating, readers use "fill-power":
Among his specific tips:
• Eat a Protein Breakfast. People who eat breakfast are more successful at losing weight because it helps control appetite and cravings throughout the day. High-protein, low-starch foods like a vegetable frittata are best. Avoid juices that pass through the body too quickly. Eat grapefruit or melon instead.
• Exercise in the morning. Putting off your gym visit until later in the day increases the chances that something will come up to derail your plans. And don't think of making up for it with a longer weekend session. How often you exercise is more important than the length of each exercise session.
• Eat your salad and vegetables first. Dig into the leafy greens before you start the main course. This will curb your appetite by making you feel full. Other foods to keep you feeling sated include soups and spicy foods.
• Watch less television. By turning off the boob tube you will automatically be more active.
• Look for hidden causes of weight gain. Sleep disorders and medications can cause weight gain. Appropriate management can help with weight loss.
Dr. Aronne says his plan is easy to follow, and can help many people to lose between 10 percent and 20 percent of their weight, and most can lose 7 percent or more. However, he cautions that the weight loss won't be immediate, and may take several months. The payoff, he writes: "You will know what it feels like to fill up on a normal amount of food. You will eventually be able to stop obsessing about food. You'll be able to stop forcing yourself to eat less because you'll eat less automatically."
For more information, patients may call (866) NYP-NEWS.
NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center
NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center, located in New York City, is one of the leading academic medical centers in the world, comprising the teaching hospital NewYork-Presbyterian and Weill Cornell Medical College, the medical school of Cornell University. NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell provides state-of-the-art inpatient, ambulatory and preventive care in all areas of medicine, and is committed to excellence in patient care, education, research and community service. Weill Cornell physician-scientists have been responsible for many medical advances -- from the development of the Pap test for cervical cancer to the synthesis of penicillin, the first successful embryo-biopsy pregnancy and birth in the U.S., the first clinical trial for gene therapy for Parkinson's disease, the first indication of bone marrow's critical role in tumor growth, and, most recently, the world's first successful use of deep brain stimulation to treat a minimally conscious brain-injured patient. NewYork-Presbyterian, which is ranked sixth on the U.S.News & World Report list of top hospitals, also comprises NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Medical Center, NewYork-Presbyterian Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital, NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Westchester Division and NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/The Allen Pavilion. Weill Cornell Medical College is the first U.S. medical college to offer a medical degree overseas and maintains a strong global presence in Austria, Brazil, Haiti, Tanzania, Turkey and Qatar. For more information, visit www.nyp.org and www.med.cornell.edu.
Lezlie Greenberg
(212) 821-0560
leg2003@med.cornell.edu
Teaching Your Belly to Feel Full
"THE SKINNY," by Dr. Louis Aronne of NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center, Says Losing Weight Takes More Than Willpower
Diet Plan Harnesses Body's Chemistry to Shed Pounds
NEW YORK (June 12, 2009) -- Why do so many diets start successfully, only to crash and burn? Why is it that no matter how hard dieters try, keeping the weight off seems impossible? Dr. Louis Aronne explains in his new book, "THE SKINNY: On Losing Weight Without Being Hungry" (Broadway Books), written with Alisa Bowman, that the key is your body's chemistry, not willpower. His solution: teaching your body to stop craving food and feel full sooner.
A leading authority on weight loss and obesity, Dr. Aronne is director of the Comprehensive Weight Control Program at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center, a multidisciplinary obesity research and treatment center that he developed and founded in 1986. He is clinical professor of medicine at Weill Cornell Medical College.
"Weight loss isn't about priorities, willpower or wanting it badly enough. Rather, it's about your body, your brain and your hormones," says Dr. Aronne. "And if you don't first re-sensitize your weight-regulation mechanisms, typical approaches to weight loss, such as portion control and calorie counting, just won't work. As a result, 'THE SKINNY' is not just another diet book. It reviews the latest cutting-edge weight research and delivers recommendations based on science. 'THE SKINNY' represents a new way of looking at weight problems, one which recognizes the complexity of the disorder, and evaluates people for underlying aspects which may have been missed by other physicians."
According to Dr. Aronne, our bodies are programmed to resist weight loss that goes beyond roughly 7 percent of total body weight. That means that if you weigh 200 pounds, you may be able to lose fewer than 14 pounds before the going gets tough. The reason, he explains, is that the body's metabolism and weight-regulating hormones -- like insulin and leptin -- drop faster than your body loses fat, making your brain think your weight is near normal even though you're still overweight. This leaves dieters hungry, even after they've eaten all the calories they need.
To overcome this obstacle, he teaches readers to use the latest advances in the science of appetite and body weight regulation to flip off an internal biological switch that is driving them to eat. Rather than using willpower to force themselves to stop eating, readers use "fill-power":
Among his specific tips:
• Eat a Protein Breakfast. People who eat breakfast are more successful at losing weight because it helps control appetite and cravings throughout the day. High-protein, low-starch foods like a vegetable frittata are best. Avoid juices that pass through the body too quickly. Eat grapefruit or melon instead.
• Exercise in the morning. Putting off your gym visit until later in the day increases the chances that something will come up to derail your plans. And don't think of making up for it with a longer weekend session. How often you exercise is more important than the length of each exercise session.
• Eat your salad and vegetables first. Dig into the leafy greens before you start the main course. This will curb your appetite by making you feel full. Other foods to keep you feeling sated include soups and spicy foods.
• Watch less television. By turning off the boob tube you will automatically be more active.
• Look for hidden causes of weight gain. Sleep disorders and medications can cause weight gain. Appropriate management can help with weight loss.
Dr. Aronne says his plan is easy to follow, and can help many people to lose between 10 percent and 20 percent of their weight, and most can lose 7 percent or more. However, he cautions that the weight loss won't be immediate, and may take several months. The payoff, he writes: "You will know what it feels like to fill up on a normal amount of food. You will eventually be able to stop obsessing about food. You'll be able to stop forcing yourself to eat less because you'll eat less automatically."
For more information, patients may call (866) NYP-NEWS.
NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center
NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center, located in New York City, is one of the leading academic medical centers in the world, comprising the teaching hospital NewYork-Presbyterian and Weill Cornell Medical College, the medical school of Cornell University. NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell provides state-of-the-art inpatient, ambulatory and preventive care in all areas of medicine, and is committed to excellence in patient care, education, research and community service. Weill Cornell physician-scientists have been responsible for many medical advances -- from the development of the Pap test for cervical cancer to the synthesis of penicillin, the first successful embryo-biopsy pregnancy and birth in the U.S., the first clinical trial for gene therapy for Parkinson's disease, the first indication of bone marrow's critical role in tumor growth, and, most recently, the world's first successful use of deep brain stimulation to treat a minimally conscious brain-injured patient. NewYork-Presbyterian, which is ranked sixth on the U.S.News & World Report list of top hospitals, also comprises NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Medical Center, NewYork-Presbyterian Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital, NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Westchester Division and NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/The Allen Pavilion. Weill Cornell Medical College is the first U.S. medical college to offer a medical degree overseas and maintains a strong global presence in Austria, Brazil, Haiti, Tanzania, Turkey and Qatar. For more information, visit www.nyp.org and www.med.cornell.edu.
Laptop Batteries Are the Subject of an Upcoming Segment on Designing Spaces
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Lynne Gayle
O2 Executive Services, Inc.
Phone: (954) 691-1102 x0
E-Mail: lgayle@o2mediainc.com
Friday, June 12, 2009
Laptop Batteries Are the Subject of an Upcoming Segment on Designing Spaces
Pompano Beach, FL- When laptops begin to shut down after a short period of use, many people mistakenly believe that they need to buy new computers. Designing Spaces has learned that the solution may be as simple as replacing the battery pack. On an upcoming segment of the show, viewers will hear from Steve and Andy Victor, who helm Fedco Electronics, Inc., a family-owned business that manufactures and distributes exact replacements of battery packs and AC adapters for laptops. In addition to touring the Fedco facility in Wisconsin, the team got a lot of great tips on "do's and don'ts" for proper battery care which will be shared with viewers on the upcoming edition. The show airs nationally on the WE network on June 12th and TLC on June 13th at 7 am.
"Replacement battery packs need to incorporate proper operation, capacity and performance," says Steve Victor. "I recommend the FEDCO® ENERGY+® products because they incorporate quality and safety."
Created by Quorum Productions, Designing Spaces is a half-hour informative series that inspires viewers to make every space count and instructs them on the smartest ways to make their homes more beautiful and functional. From advice on large scale renovations to small modifications, simple tips on making everyday tasks easier for decorating on a budget, this is the one show that provides you with all the comprehensive information you'll need, presented in a fun, easy-to-follow format.
Quorum Productions, a wholly-owned subsidiary of O2 Media Inc., is a Florida-based production company that is nationally renowned for creating award-winning educational programming. Their informative shows are geared towards disseminating innovative ideas and practical solutions to everyday challenges. Guests on Designing Spaces have included representatives from companies such as Microsoft, Disney, MTV, Samsung, Chase Bank, Procter & Gamble, Wal-Mart, Celebrity Cruise Lines and many others.
For information on how to get your company's stories featured on Designing Spaces, contact: Lysa Liemer, Executive Vice President of Programming, at: www.designingspaces.tv or call 954-571-5221.
Contact: Lynne Gayle
O2 Executive Services, Inc.
Phone: (954) 691-1102 x0
E-Mail: lgayle@o2mediainc.com
Friday, June 12, 2009
Laptop Batteries Are the Subject of an Upcoming Segment on Designing Spaces
Pompano Beach, FL- When laptops begin to shut down after a short period of use, many people mistakenly believe that they need to buy new computers. Designing Spaces has learned that the solution may be as simple as replacing the battery pack. On an upcoming segment of the show, viewers will hear from Steve and Andy Victor, who helm Fedco Electronics, Inc., a family-owned business that manufactures and distributes exact replacements of battery packs and AC adapters for laptops. In addition to touring the Fedco facility in Wisconsin, the team got a lot of great tips on "do's and don'ts" for proper battery care which will be shared with viewers on the upcoming edition. The show airs nationally on the WE network on June 12th and TLC on June 13th at 7 am.
"Replacement battery packs need to incorporate proper operation, capacity and performance," says Steve Victor. "I recommend the FEDCO® ENERGY+® products because they incorporate quality and safety."
Created by Quorum Productions, Designing Spaces is a half-hour informative series that inspires viewers to make every space count and instructs them on the smartest ways to make their homes more beautiful and functional. From advice on large scale renovations to small modifications, simple tips on making everyday tasks easier for decorating on a budget, this is the one show that provides you with all the comprehensive information you'll need, presented in a fun, easy-to-follow format.
Quorum Productions, a wholly-owned subsidiary of O2 Media Inc., is a Florida-based production company that is nationally renowned for creating award-winning educational programming. Their informative shows are geared towards disseminating innovative ideas and practical solutions to everyday challenges. Guests on Designing Spaces have included representatives from companies such as Microsoft, Disney, MTV, Samsung, Chase Bank, Procter & Gamble, Wal-Mart, Celebrity Cruise Lines and many others.
For information on how to get your company's stories featured on Designing Spaces, contact: Lysa Liemer, Executive Vice President of Programming, at: www.designingspaces.tv or call 954-571-5221.
Monday, June 1, 2009
Join Bideawee's Doggie Social on July 14th
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Tina Loncaric at tina.loncaric@bideawee.org; or call: 646 341 1012
COME TO BIDEAWEE’S DOGGIE SOCIAL IN WESTHAMPTON
Westhampton, NY – 5/4/09 – Bideawee, one of the nation’s oldest humane organizations, hosts its first annual Bideawee Doggie Social for families and their canine companions on Saturday, July 18th from 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm at its beautiful Westhampton site. Bring the entire family for a fun-filled day of activities for both dogs and kids. Pups can burn off some energy in the Agility Course, bond with human partners while participating in a Doga - Yoga with Dogs demo and cool down with a Bideawee dog wash! Kids can get creative with craft projects and get their faces painted like their favorite animals. Families should bring a blanket and enjoy a picnic with their entire pack on our beautifully landscaped grounds. Visitors can indulge on BBQ, ice cream and baked goods during this special event. All dogs should be leashed for safety’s sake. Food and activities will be available for a small donation which helps provide care for Bideawee’s resident homeless animals. Make sure to visit our newly renovated Adoption Center and inquire about Bideawee’s many services to the community while you are there. The rain date for this event is Saturday, July 25th.
Bideawee’s Westhampton Adoption Center’s new hours of operation are Saturday and Sunday 10am-4pm, Tuesday and Wednesday 10am-5pm, Thursday 12pm-8pm and Friday 10am-6pm (Memorial Day – Labor Day 10am -8pm). Bideawee is located at 118 Old Country Road, Westhampton, NY 11977. For more information, call 631-325-0200 ext 118 or visit us online at www.bideawee.org.
About Bideawee
Founded in 1903 by Mrs. Flora D'Auby Jenkins Kibbe, Bideawee, which means "stay awhile" in Scottish, is one of the oldest and largest humane organizations in the United States. You can visit Bideawee at one of our three sites; Wantagh and Westhampton on Long Island or in Manhattan. With adoption centers in Manhattan and Westhampton, Bideawee is home to approximately 150- 200 animals at any time and places thousands of dogs, cats, puppies and kittens in loving homes every year. The organization also operates two full-service veterinary practices in Manhattan and Westhampton and is home to two of the oldest and largest Pet Memorial Parks in the country located in Wantagh and Westhampton, NY.
Bideawee’s Learning Centers in all three locations provide a wide range of educational programs and fun activities that help strengthen the bond between people and pets. Our mission is to promote and support safe, loving, long-term relationships between people and companion animals by providing a continuum of services and programs that are innovative, personalized and of high quality.
Bideawee is a not-for-profit 501(c)3 humane organizations and 100% of Bideawee’s funding comes from private sources. For more information, please visit www.bideawee.org
Contact: Tina Loncaric at tina.loncaric@bideawee.org; or call: 646 341 1012
COME TO BIDEAWEE’S DOGGIE SOCIAL IN WESTHAMPTON
Westhampton, NY – 5/4/09 – Bideawee, one of the nation’s oldest humane organizations, hosts its first annual Bideawee Doggie Social for families and their canine companions on Saturday, July 18th from 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm at its beautiful Westhampton site. Bring the entire family for a fun-filled day of activities for both dogs and kids. Pups can burn off some energy in the Agility Course, bond with human partners while participating in a Doga - Yoga with Dogs demo and cool down with a Bideawee dog wash! Kids can get creative with craft projects and get their faces painted like their favorite animals. Families should bring a blanket and enjoy a picnic with their entire pack on our beautifully landscaped grounds. Visitors can indulge on BBQ, ice cream and baked goods during this special event. All dogs should be leashed for safety’s sake. Food and activities will be available for a small donation which helps provide care for Bideawee’s resident homeless animals. Make sure to visit our newly renovated Adoption Center and inquire about Bideawee’s many services to the community while you are there. The rain date for this event is Saturday, July 25th.
Bideawee’s Westhampton Adoption Center’s new hours of operation are Saturday and Sunday 10am-4pm, Tuesday and Wednesday 10am-5pm, Thursday 12pm-8pm and Friday 10am-6pm (Memorial Day – Labor Day 10am -8pm). Bideawee is located at 118 Old Country Road, Westhampton, NY 11977. For more information, call 631-325-0200 ext 118 or visit us online at www.bideawee.org.
About Bideawee
Founded in 1903 by Mrs. Flora D'Auby Jenkins Kibbe, Bideawee, which means "stay awhile" in Scottish, is one of the oldest and largest humane organizations in the United States. You can visit Bideawee at one of our three sites; Wantagh and Westhampton on Long Island or in Manhattan. With adoption centers in Manhattan and Westhampton, Bideawee is home to approximately 150- 200 animals at any time and places thousands of dogs, cats, puppies and kittens in loving homes every year. The organization also operates two full-service veterinary practices in Manhattan and Westhampton and is home to two of the oldest and largest Pet Memorial Parks in the country located in Wantagh and Westhampton, NY.
Bideawee’s Learning Centers in all three locations provide a wide range of educational programs and fun activities that help strengthen the bond between people and pets. Our mission is to promote and support safe, loving, long-term relationships between people and companion animals by providing a continuum of services and programs that are innovative, personalized and of high quality.
Bideawee is a not-for-profit 501(c)3 humane organizations and 100% of Bideawee’s funding comes from private sources. For more information, please visit www.bideawee.org
Friday, May 29, 2009
Top Trademark Attorneys Recognized in the CSC® Trademark Insider® Annual Report
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 29, 2009
Contact:
Stephen Butler
Corporation Service Company
302-636-5401 x3444
sbutler@cscinfo.com
TOP TRADEMARK ATTORNEYS RECOGNIZED IN THE CSC® TRADEMARK INSIDER® ANNUAL REPORT
Report also notes that while trademark filings in 2008 fell for the first time in four years as a result of the economic downturn, brand owners still filed for the second highest number of trademarks in over a decade.
WILMINGTON, DE, May 29, 2009. Corporation Service Company, a leading provider of trademark research and watching, brand monitoring, and domain name management, released the 2008 CSC® Trademark Insider® Annual Report. A quarterly publication on the trademark industry, the report provides a ranking of leading trademark practitioners, insight into overall trademark filing activity, and analysis of overall industry trends.
The 7th annual CSC® Trademark Insider® Award recipients were announced in this year-end report. These awards are presented to the top 25 U.S. trademark law firms and individual attorneys. This year's list of award recipients includes some veterans along with some new faces. Greenberg Traurig remains in the number one national law firm spot for the third year in a row, with Fross Zelnick Lehrman & Zissu, K & L Gates, DLA Piper Rudnick, and Merchant & Gould rounding out the top 5 national law firms.
Lawrence E. Abelman of Abelman Frayne & Schwab leads up the top 5 individual attorney award recipients, followed by Xavier Morales, Christopher J. Day, Arturo Perez-Guerrero, and John Alumit of Patel & Alumit.
The report also provides the rankings for the Top 100 company filers. Topping the list of corporate filers was Mattel, Inc., followed by Walt Disney Company, PepsiCo, Nintendo Co., Ltd., and Johnson & Johnson.
“Being named one of the top trademark practitioners is an impressive accomplishment. We congratulate all those that achieved ranking on this year’s list, particularly those that won a prestigious CSC® Trademark Insider® Award.” said Bruce Winn, CEO of Corporation Service Company.
The 2008 CSC® Trademark Insider® Annual Report also identified trends in the trademark industry. 2008 began strong, with the first quarter posting the second highest quarterly filing volume since 2000. The second and third quarters showed signs of slowed growth, with the fourth quarter feeling the full effect of the recession.
Last year marked the first time in four years that the total number of trademark filings decreased over the prior year. Even with a weakened economy, however, the industry held its own. The 289,430 trademark filings in 2008 is only 5% behind the 304,407 filings in 2007. It also represents the second highest number of trademark applications filed in a calendar year since CSC began tracking the data in 1997.
“Many sectors of the economy receded significantly during the second half of 2008, but the trademark filing activity only marginally softened. This indicates that while companies pull back on their expenses they continue to protect their brands” commented Jim Stoltzfus, Vice President of Corporation Service Company.
Mr. Stoltzfus also noted that “in these economic times, top trademark practitioners continue to rely on CSC as their trusted service provider. Our services are ideally suited for brand owners and their attorneys who are looking to for a cost-effective and comprehensive approach to managing and protecting their brands.”
For a list of all award winners, industry rankings and analysis, or to sign up to receive the CSC® Trademark Insider®, visit www.cscglobal.com or call 800-927-9800.
To view the entire 2008 CSC® Trademark Insider® Annual Report, visit:
http://www.cscflash.com/pdf/CSC_Trademark_Insider_Q408.pdf
About CSC
Corporation Service Company, a privately-owned service organization, provides corporate identity protection, matter management, and corporate compliance services to some of the largest law firms and most respected companies in the world. The corporate identity protection suite of services includes trademark screening, research and watching, domain name optimization and management, and online brand monitoring services. Founded in 1899, CSC has more than 1,100 employees located throughout North America and Europe. To learn more about CSC, please visit www.cscglobal.com.
May 29, 2009
Contact:
Stephen Butler
Corporation Service Company
302-636-5401 x3444
sbutler@cscinfo.com
TOP TRADEMARK ATTORNEYS RECOGNIZED IN THE CSC® TRADEMARK INSIDER® ANNUAL REPORT
Report also notes that while trademark filings in 2008 fell for the first time in four years as a result of the economic downturn, brand owners still filed for the second highest number of trademarks in over a decade.
WILMINGTON, DE, May 29, 2009. Corporation Service Company, a leading provider of trademark research and watching, brand monitoring, and domain name management, released the 2008 CSC® Trademark Insider® Annual Report. A quarterly publication on the trademark industry, the report provides a ranking of leading trademark practitioners, insight into overall trademark filing activity, and analysis of overall industry trends.
The 7th annual CSC® Trademark Insider® Award recipients were announced in this year-end report. These awards are presented to the top 25 U.S. trademark law firms and individual attorneys. This year's list of award recipients includes some veterans along with some new faces. Greenberg Traurig remains in the number one national law firm spot for the third year in a row, with Fross Zelnick Lehrman & Zissu, K & L Gates, DLA Piper Rudnick, and Merchant & Gould rounding out the top 5 national law firms.
Lawrence E. Abelman of Abelman Frayne & Schwab leads up the top 5 individual attorney award recipients, followed by Xavier Morales, Christopher J. Day, Arturo Perez-Guerrero, and John Alumit of Patel & Alumit.
The report also provides the rankings for the Top 100 company filers. Topping the list of corporate filers was Mattel, Inc., followed by Walt Disney Company, PepsiCo, Nintendo Co., Ltd., and Johnson & Johnson.
“Being named one of the top trademark practitioners is an impressive accomplishment. We congratulate all those that achieved ranking on this year’s list, particularly those that won a prestigious CSC® Trademark Insider® Award.” said Bruce Winn, CEO of Corporation Service Company.
The 2008 CSC® Trademark Insider® Annual Report also identified trends in the trademark industry. 2008 began strong, with the first quarter posting the second highest quarterly filing volume since 2000. The second and third quarters showed signs of slowed growth, with the fourth quarter feeling the full effect of the recession.
Last year marked the first time in four years that the total number of trademark filings decreased over the prior year. Even with a weakened economy, however, the industry held its own. The 289,430 trademark filings in 2008 is only 5% behind the 304,407 filings in 2007. It also represents the second highest number of trademark applications filed in a calendar year since CSC began tracking the data in 1997.
“Many sectors of the economy receded significantly during the second half of 2008, but the trademark filing activity only marginally softened. This indicates that while companies pull back on their expenses they continue to protect their brands” commented Jim Stoltzfus, Vice President of Corporation Service Company.
Mr. Stoltzfus also noted that “in these economic times, top trademark practitioners continue to rely on CSC as their trusted service provider. Our services are ideally suited for brand owners and their attorneys who are looking to for a cost-effective and comprehensive approach to managing and protecting their brands.”
For a list of all award winners, industry rankings and analysis, or to sign up to receive the CSC® Trademark Insider®, visit www.cscglobal.com or call 800-927-9800.
To view the entire 2008 CSC® Trademark Insider® Annual Report, visit:
http://www.cscflash.com/pdf/CSC_Trademark_Insider_Q408.pdf
About CSC
Corporation Service Company, a privately-owned service organization, provides corporate identity protection, matter management, and corporate compliance services to some of the largest law firms and most respected companies in the world. The corporate identity protection suite of services includes trademark screening, research and watching, domain name optimization and management, and online brand monitoring services. Founded in 1899, CSC has more than 1,100 employees located throughout North America and Europe. To learn more about CSC, please visit www.cscglobal.com.
Thursday, May 28, 2009
Electric Utilities Rise to Meet Solar Call-to-Action
Final: For Immediate Release
May 28, 2009 - 2:00 PM
Contact: Josephine Mooney
jmooney@solarelectricpower.org
(202) 559-2024
Electric Utilities Rise to Meet Solar Call-to-Action
"2008 Top Ten Utility Solar Integration Rankings” Reports on Power Industry Adoption of Solar Electricity
Washington, DC – As financial markets deteriorated in October 2008, Solar Electric Power Association Executive Director Julia Hamm challenged the solar and utility industries to deploy solar power on a massive scale despite new economic barriers. She issued the challenge in a speech at Solar Power International, the nation’s largest solar conference and trade show. Today, the Solar Electric Power Association (SEPA) issued a report demonstrating that the industry has responded even amidst a tough economic climate. Download Full Report
SEPA’s “2008 Top Ten Utility Solar Integration Rankings” report identifies the utilities in the U.S. that have the most significant amounts of solar electricity integrated into their portfolio, and records the increased collaboration of the U.S. electric utility and solar energy industries. The report demonstrates that the utility segment is making a major investment to increase the amount of solar energy in power portfolios, with many utilities doubling the amount of solar power in their portfolio in just one year. The overall installed solar capacity of the top ten ranked utilities rose from 711 megawatts to 882 megawatts, reflecting 25 percent growth. Ninety-two utilities participated in this year’s survey, an increase of more than 80 percent over last year, showing that the utility industry’s interest in solar power is stronger than ever.
“This year’s report demonstrates that solar electricity is finally on the radar screen of utilities across the country,” said Julia Hamm, executive director of the Solar Electric Power Association. “Solar plants large and small are ready for significant build-out, and the utility industry is moving quickly toward mass adoption to meet a variety of business needs.” Renewable portfolio standards, impending carbon policy, and fluctuating costs of power generation and fuel resources top the list of drivers towards improved utility perception of solar electric options.
The report also documents a wave of utility-driven installations, pointing to the growing importance of utilities in the solar power market, and the growing importance of solar power to the business of utilities. Historically, the solar power market has been dominated by customer-driven installations.
“Residential and commercial photovoltaic projects will continue to be important stimulants for job creation and small business growth, but they will be complemented by large-scale photovoltaic and concentrating solar power projects,” said Mike Taylor, director of research and education at SEPA. “The variety of ways solar power is being implemented signals an increased maturity in the market.”
The Challenge
At Solar Power International in October 2008, Julia Hamm challenged electric utilities and solar power providers to meet aggressive growth forecasts for the industry. Prior to the economic downturn, analysts had predicted a thirty-fold increase in solar capacity between 2009 and 2016, which would create 440,000 permanent jobs, and over $230 billion in investments and associated economic development benefits.
More specifically, the challenge called for a wider range of utilities to participate in solar adoption. “We must move beyond having 97 percent of all grid-connected solar installations in just 10 utilities’ service territories,” said Hamm at the time. This year’s “Top Ten Utility Solar Integration Rankings” report shows that 88% of new annual growth was in the Top Ten service territories. The distribution of solar power is also spreading geographically. Twelve utilities in eight different states topped the annual and cumulative solar megawatts categories.
To foster an economically-driven solar business that benefits utilities, solar companies and electricity consumers, SEPA also called for increased collaboration on new business models and “bold new ideas developed in tandem for the mutual benefit of both industries, and society at large.” The 2008 Top Ten Utility Solar Integration Rankings report documents that utilities have continued to develop renewable energy in innovative ways. For example, Arizona Public Service, Duke Energy, Pacific Gas and Electric, Public Service Electric & Gas, San Diego Gas and Electric, and Southern California Edison have all recently announced individual but similar PV programs that will provide more than the equivalent of an entire year’s worth of past solar installations in the U.S. These specific programs provide for the utility to own the panels at utility and customer sites in a “distributed power plant” design. Through SEPA’s Utility Solar Business Model initiative, electric utilities are collaborating around innovative business models to encourage solar power deployment.
“We are working with many creative companies to find utility business models that provide solid financial returns, increased renewable energy adoption, and customer benefits,” said Mike Taylor, SEPA’s lead on the Utility Solar Business Models initiative.
Report Reveals Major Trends
This year’s report shows that 2008 solar power growth came almost entirely from thousands of distributed generation projects, which grow more steadily and consistently than centralized plants. However, SEPA anticipates that in future years centralized solar electric plants will play an equal or larger role.
“Traditional fossil-fuel power plants come in two sizes, large and larger,” said report author Mike Taylor. “The solar market is more vigorous, complex and democratic because of the combination of distributed generation and large-scale projects.” Large-scale centralized solar plants will allow utilities to jump up in the rankings quickly, but are currently at an earlier stage of development with most large-scale projects in the contract or construction phase. The solar industry is developing a robust foundation for the future by using a diversified approach of distributed and centralized projects owned by a variety of market players.
The report also serves as a valuable tool to indicate the future direction of solar power markets. Solar power is entering a similar growth phase as wind power did a few years ago, with a dramatic increase in capacity expected. Large-scale solar projects could face some of the same challenges wind projects faced, but will also benefit from the experience and impact of the wind industry on grid integration. The last six months have seen a significant increase in the national conversation about increasing electricity transmission resources as well as changes to the grid that will allow it to manage integration of intermittent wind and solar power.
Key Findings and Methodology
This year’s report is based on the 2008 Utility Solar Electricity Survey completed by utilities in April 2009. The report catalogs how much solar electricity was interconnected by surveyed utilities in calendar year 2008 and what was installed cumulatively up through the end of 2008, including both photovoltaics and concentrating solar power. It includes all solar electricity generation integrated into the utility’s portfolio regardless of whether it was owned by the utility, their customer, or a third-party company, and regardless of whether it was installed on the utility or customer side of the meter. The participating utilities are generally self-selecting for having more active solar programs and projects, so results are not necessarily representative of a typical utility in the United States.
The “2008 Top Ten Utility Solar Integration Rankings” report shows an average increase of 2 megawatts per participating utility over the twelve months of 2008. Two megawatts is enough to offset the use of over 300 homes on an annual basis. In the total solar-watts-per-customer category, utilities added an average of 33 watts per customer, or the equivalent of one residential-sized system for every 90 customers. However, the median utility added about one watt per customer, showing that watt-per-customer growth is still concentrated in certain utility markets.
Pacific Gas and Electric Company, based in San Francisco, California, was the most solar integrated utility for the year 2008, interconnecting 85 MW of new capacity. This number represented over 44 percent of the survey total. Ranked second and third were Southern California Edison and San Diego Gas & Electric, rounding out a sweep of the top three spots by California investor owned utilities. For the solar watts-per-customer category in 2008, the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC), a water utility that provides electrical generation to its municipal buildings, ranked first with almost 2700 watts per customer for its 340 customer sites. SFPUC has invested in many PV projects with the assistance of state incentive programs to achieve this coverage for its city buildings. Second and third were Kauai Island Utility Cooperative in Hawaii and Palo Alto Utilities in Northern California. On a cumulative solar megawatt basis, Southern California Edison was ranked first, followed by Pacific Gas & Electric and NV Energy, a Nevada utility. Cumulatively in watts per customer, SFPUC ranked first again, followed by the Port of Oakland, and Southern California Edison. Both the SFPUC and the Port of Oakland are not electrical utilities in the traditional sense, serving residential and commercial customers, but entities that procure electricity for their municipal and port accounts.
For the first time this year, the report provided separate rankings for what was installed in calendar year 2008 and what was installed cumulatively up through the end of 2008. Participating utilities had an average of 11 megawatts in their cumulative portfolio, and the Top Ten utilities represented 93 percent of all solar capacity. Because of their head-start, the large investor-owned utilities in California are likely to retain a lead in the overall cumulative rankings even as the year-to-year rankings shift.
Overall Rankings – Fast-Facts
New Projects in 2008
Total Solar Megawatts
· Participating utilities saw an average increase of 2 megawatts and a median of 0.1 megawatts of solar added to their portfolio in 2008.
· The Top Ten utilities represented 88% of the survey megawatt total.
· Utilities in seven different states placed in the Top Ten.
Total Solar Watts per Customer
· Participating utilities saw an average increase of 33 watts per customer and a median of 1 watt per customer of solar added to their portfolio in 2008.
· Nine of the Top Ten utilities are from California and Hawaii.
Cumulative
Total Solar Megawatts
· Participating utilities had an average of 11 megawatts and a median of 0.2 megawatts of solar in their cumulative portfolio.
· The Top Ten utilities represented 93% of the survey megawatt total.
· Utilities in six different states placed in the Top Ten.
Total Solar Watts per Customer
· Participating utilities had an average of 97 watts per customer and a median of 2 watts per customer of solar in their cumulative portfolio.
· Nine of the Top Ten utilities are from California and Hawaii.
About the Solar Electric Power Association: SEPA is comprised of over 550 utilities and solar industry members. From national events to one-on-one counseling, SEPA is the go-to resource for unbiased and actionable solar intelligence. Breaking down information overload into business reality, SEPA takes the time and risk out of implementing solar business plans and helps turn new technologies into new opportunities. www.solarelectricpower.org
May 28, 2009 - 2:00 PM
Contact: Josephine Mooney
jmooney@solarelectricpower.org
(202) 559-2024
Electric Utilities Rise to Meet Solar Call-to-Action
"2008 Top Ten Utility Solar Integration Rankings” Reports on Power Industry Adoption of Solar Electricity
Washington, DC – As financial markets deteriorated in October 2008, Solar Electric Power Association Executive Director Julia Hamm challenged the solar and utility industries to deploy solar power on a massive scale despite new economic barriers. She issued the challenge in a speech at Solar Power International, the nation’s largest solar conference and trade show. Today, the Solar Electric Power Association (SEPA) issued a report demonstrating that the industry has responded even amidst a tough economic climate. Download Full Report
SEPA’s “2008 Top Ten Utility Solar Integration Rankings” report identifies the utilities in the U.S. that have the most significant amounts of solar electricity integrated into their portfolio, and records the increased collaboration of the U.S. electric utility and solar energy industries. The report demonstrates that the utility segment is making a major investment to increase the amount of solar energy in power portfolios, with many utilities doubling the amount of solar power in their portfolio in just one year. The overall installed solar capacity of the top ten ranked utilities rose from 711 megawatts to 882 megawatts, reflecting 25 percent growth. Ninety-two utilities participated in this year’s survey, an increase of more than 80 percent over last year, showing that the utility industry’s interest in solar power is stronger than ever.
“This year’s report demonstrates that solar electricity is finally on the radar screen of utilities across the country,” said Julia Hamm, executive director of the Solar Electric Power Association. “Solar plants large and small are ready for significant build-out, and the utility industry is moving quickly toward mass adoption to meet a variety of business needs.” Renewable portfolio standards, impending carbon policy, and fluctuating costs of power generation and fuel resources top the list of drivers towards improved utility perception of solar electric options.
The report also documents a wave of utility-driven installations, pointing to the growing importance of utilities in the solar power market, and the growing importance of solar power to the business of utilities. Historically, the solar power market has been dominated by customer-driven installations.
“Residential and commercial photovoltaic projects will continue to be important stimulants for job creation and small business growth, but they will be complemented by large-scale photovoltaic and concentrating solar power projects,” said Mike Taylor, director of research and education at SEPA. “The variety of ways solar power is being implemented signals an increased maturity in the market.”
The Challenge
At Solar Power International in October 2008, Julia Hamm challenged electric utilities and solar power providers to meet aggressive growth forecasts for the industry. Prior to the economic downturn, analysts had predicted a thirty-fold increase in solar capacity between 2009 and 2016, which would create 440,000 permanent jobs, and over $230 billion in investments and associated economic development benefits.
More specifically, the challenge called for a wider range of utilities to participate in solar adoption. “We must move beyond having 97 percent of all grid-connected solar installations in just 10 utilities’ service territories,” said Hamm at the time. This year’s “Top Ten Utility Solar Integration Rankings” report shows that 88% of new annual growth was in the Top Ten service territories. The distribution of solar power is also spreading geographically. Twelve utilities in eight different states topped the annual and cumulative solar megawatts categories.
To foster an economically-driven solar business that benefits utilities, solar companies and electricity consumers, SEPA also called for increased collaboration on new business models and “bold new ideas developed in tandem for the mutual benefit of both industries, and society at large.” The 2008 Top Ten Utility Solar Integration Rankings report documents that utilities have continued to develop renewable energy in innovative ways. For example, Arizona Public Service, Duke Energy, Pacific Gas and Electric, Public Service Electric & Gas, San Diego Gas and Electric, and Southern California Edison have all recently announced individual but similar PV programs that will provide more than the equivalent of an entire year’s worth of past solar installations in the U.S. These specific programs provide for the utility to own the panels at utility and customer sites in a “distributed power plant” design. Through SEPA’s Utility Solar Business Model initiative, electric utilities are collaborating around innovative business models to encourage solar power deployment.
“We are working with many creative companies to find utility business models that provide solid financial returns, increased renewable energy adoption, and customer benefits,” said Mike Taylor, SEPA’s lead on the Utility Solar Business Models initiative.
Report Reveals Major Trends
This year’s report shows that 2008 solar power growth came almost entirely from thousands of distributed generation projects, which grow more steadily and consistently than centralized plants. However, SEPA anticipates that in future years centralized solar electric plants will play an equal or larger role.
“Traditional fossil-fuel power plants come in two sizes, large and larger,” said report author Mike Taylor. “The solar market is more vigorous, complex and democratic because of the combination of distributed generation and large-scale projects.” Large-scale centralized solar plants will allow utilities to jump up in the rankings quickly, but are currently at an earlier stage of development with most large-scale projects in the contract or construction phase. The solar industry is developing a robust foundation for the future by using a diversified approach of distributed and centralized projects owned by a variety of market players.
The report also serves as a valuable tool to indicate the future direction of solar power markets. Solar power is entering a similar growth phase as wind power did a few years ago, with a dramatic increase in capacity expected. Large-scale solar projects could face some of the same challenges wind projects faced, but will also benefit from the experience and impact of the wind industry on grid integration. The last six months have seen a significant increase in the national conversation about increasing electricity transmission resources as well as changes to the grid that will allow it to manage integration of intermittent wind and solar power.
Key Findings and Methodology
This year’s report is based on the 2008 Utility Solar Electricity Survey completed by utilities in April 2009. The report catalogs how much solar electricity was interconnected by surveyed utilities in calendar year 2008 and what was installed cumulatively up through the end of 2008, including both photovoltaics and concentrating solar power. It includes all solar electricity generation integrated into the utility’s portfolio regardless of whether it was owned by the utility, their customer, or a third-party company, and regardless of whether it was installed on the utility or customer side of the meter. The participating utilities are generally self-selecting for having more active solar programs and projects, so results are not necessarily representative of a typical utility in the United States.
The “2008 Top Ten Utility Solar Integration Rankings” report shows an average increase of 2 megawatts per participating utility over the twelve months of 2008. Two megawatts is enough to offset the use of over 300 homes on an annual basis. In the total solar-watts-per-customer category, utilities added an average of 33 watts per customer, or the equivalent of one residential-sized system for every 90 customers. However, the median utility added about one watt per customer, showing that watt-per-customer growth is still concentrated in certain utility markets.
Pacific Gas and Electric Company, based in San Francisco, California, was the most solar integrated utility for the year 2008, interconnecting 85 MW of new capacity. This number represented over 44 percent of the survey total. Ranked second and third were Southern California Edison and San Diego Gas & Electric, rounding out a sweep of the top three spots by California investor owned utilities. For the solar watts-per-customer category in 2008, the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC), a water utility that provides electrical generation to its municipal buildings, ranked first with almost 2700 watts per customer for its 340 customer sites. SFPUC has invested in many PV projects with the assistance of state incentive programs to achieve this coverage for its city buildings. Second and third were Kauai Island Utility Cooperative in Hawaii and Palo Alto Utilities in Northern California. On a cumulative solar megawatt basis, Southern California Edison was ranked first, followed by Pacific Gas & Electric and NV Energy, a Nevada utility. Cumulatively in watts per customer, SFPUC ranked first again, followed by the Port of Oakland, and Southern California Edison. Both the SFPUC and the Port of Oakland are not electrical utilities in the traditional sense, serving residential and commercial customers, but entities that procure electricity for their municipal and port accounts.
For the first time this year, the report provided separate rankings for what was installed in calendar year 2008 and what was installed cumulatively up through the end of 2008. Participating utilities had an average of 11 megawatts in their cumulative portfolio, and the Top Ten utilities represented 93 percent of all solar capacity. Because of their head-start, the large investor-owned utilities in California are likely to retain a lead in the overall cumulative rankings even as the year-to-year rankings shift.
Overall Rankings – Fast-Facts
New Projects in 2008
Total Solar Megawatts
· Participating utilities saw an average increase of 2 megawatts and a median of 0.1 megawatts of solar added to their portfolio in 2008.
· The Top Ten utilities represented 88% of the survey megawatt total.
· Utilities in seven different states placed in the Top Ten.
Total Solar Watts per Customer
· Participating utilities saw an average increase of 33 watts per customer and a median of 1 watt per customer of solar added to their portfolio in 2008.
· Nine of the Top Ten utilities are from California and Hawaii.
Cumulative
Total Solar Megawatts
· Participating utilities had an average of 11 megawatts and a median of 0.2 megawatts of solar in their cumulative portfolio.
· The Top Ten utilities represented 93% of the survey megawatt total.
· Utilities in six different states placed in the Top Ten.
Total Solar Watts per Customer
· Participating utilities had an average of 97 watts per customer and a median of 2 watts per customer of solar in their cumulative portfolio.
· Nine of the Top Ten utilities are from California and Hawaii.
About the Solar Electric Power Association: SEPA is comprised of over 550 utilities and solar industry members. From national events to one-on-one counseling, SEPA is the go-to resource for unbiased and actionable solar intelligence. Breaking down information overload into business reality, SEPA takes the time and risk out of implementing solar business plans and helps turn new technologies into new opportunities. www.solarelectricpower.org
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Bikers Can Now Take Their Rides Into The Hereafter
Contact: Steve Radz
Final Ride Urns, Inc
Phone: (910) 364-2149
E-Mail: grimm2me@yahoo.com
May 26, 2009
ON THE HIGHWAY TO HEAVEN... OR TO...
"Bikers Can Now Take Their Rides Into The Hereafter"
Fayetteville,, NC- The upcoming convention of funeral directors in Winston-Salem, NC may not have anything that rivals the Mobile Cremation Urn, possibly the most striking innovation in the mortuary trade since Hubert Eaton founded Glendale, California's Forest Lawn Memorial Park in 1917.
The Mobile Cremation Urns - sold as "Final Ride Urns" - are the brain-child of Steve Radz who says the idea came to him as an epiphany in a dream. A motorcyclist himself and an aspiring funeral director, Radz developed his invention into a completely unique and patented product his company manufactures with an intensity and focus upon quality that is almost bewildering. Zinced, nickled, chromed and powder coated in various colors, Final Ride Urns are made to last several lifetimes, braving the elements of the truly open road, and keeping the memory of the "loved one biker" alive and cruising.
"Some people, who live life full blast", say Radz "wouldn't be content to spend forever on a shelf or buried in a cemetery. With Final Ride Urns, although deceased, the person continues to be seen and have his or her name said again and again. We keep their memory alive and in the wind."
Originally developed for motorcycles, Final Ride Urns can be adapted to any form of locomotion.. "My urns can be mounted to any vehicle," says Steve Radz. "The golfer can ride the greens on a golf cart. The pilot can forever fly. Policemen and women, paramedics and firefighters can continue to answer their calls. And bikers can ride forever."
To learn more please log onto: www.1FinalRide.com or http://ChopperIndustry.com
To view supporting documents and/or photos, go to www.enr-corp.com/pressroom and enter Release ID: 208359
Final Ride Urns, Inc
Phone: (910) 364-2149
E-Mail: grimm2me@yahoo.com
May 26, 2009
ON THE HIGHWAY TO HEAVEN... OR TO...
"Bikers Can Now Take Their Rides Into The Hereafter"
Fayetteville,, NC- The upcoming convention of funeral directors in Winston-Salem, NC may not have anything that rivals the Mobile Cremation Urn, possibly the most striking innovation in the mortuary trade since Hubert Eaton founded Glendale, California's Forest Lawn Memorial Park in 1917.
The Mobile Cremation Urns - sold as "Final Ride Urns" - are the brain-child of Steve Radz who says the idea came to him as an epiphany in a dream. A motorcyclist himself and an aspiring funeral director, Radz developed his invention into a completely unique and patented product his company manufactures with an intensity and focus upon quality that is almost bewildering. Zinced, nickled, chromed and powder coated in various colors, Final Ride Urns are made to last several lifetimes, braving the elements of the truly open road, and keeping the memory of the "loved one biker" alive and cruising.
"Some people, who live life full blast", say Radz "wouldn't be content to spend forever on a shelf or buried in a cemetery. With Final Ride Urns, although deceased, the person continues to be seen and have his or her name said again and again. We keep their memory alive and in the wind."
Originally developed for motorcycles, Final Ride Urns can be adapted to any form of locomotion.. "My urns can be mounted to any vehicle," says Steve Radz. "The golfer can ride the greens on a golf cart. The pilot can forever fly. Policemen and women, paramedics and firefighters can continue to answer their calls. And bikers can ride forever."
To learn more please log onto: www.1FinalRide.com or http://ChopperIndustry.com
To view supporting documents and/or photos, go to www.enr-corp.com/pressroom and enter Release ID: 208359
APconnections Announces 50-Percent-Off Sale of New NetEqualizer-Lite
APconnections Announces 50-Percent-Off Sale of New NetEqualizer-Lite
LAFAYETTE, Colo., May 26 /PRNewswire/ -- APconnections, a leading supplier of plug-and-play bandwidth control products and the creator of the NetEqualizer, today announced the start of an introductory sale to usher in its newest release, the NetEqualizer-Lite.
Beginning May 26, all customers purchasing a full-size NetEqualizer 2000/3000 model will qualify for a 50-percent discount on the NetEqualizer-Lite. In addition, the offer will be extended to all existing NetEqualizer users who will also be entitled to the 50-percent discount on their first NetEqualizer-Lite purchase. This offer is valid until June 30, 2009. Limit two per customer.
As well as offering users the same services available through previously released NetEqualizer models, the NetEqualizer-Lite is Power-over-Ethernet (PoE), handling up to 10 megabits of traffic and 200 users. Furthermore, the NetEqualizer-Lite also serves to solve hidden node issues without customers having to change their existing access points.
Although the core technology behind the NetEqualizer has not changed, with the latest release price point, many ISPs and businesses are deploying the NetEqualizer-Lite closer to end-users, often directly behind congested access points (AP).
After just over a month in the field, NetEqualizer-Lite users are reporting they can now easily increase Internet subscribers by 30 to 50 percent at once-congested segments and AP sites. For example, a customer with an 802.11b radio now has 100 subscribers on his network and is still running smoothly. In the past, this customer's norm for saturation stood at roughly 20 users, but he is now enjoying a 500-percent increase after installing the NetEqualizer-Lite.
The NetEqualizer-Lite lists at $1499. In addition to the 50-percent discount, APconnections is also currently offering volume discounts. Pricing information on all other NetEqualizer models is available online at http://www.netequalizer.com. For more information, please contact APconnections at 1-800-918-2763 or admin@apconnections.net.
The NetEqualizer is a plug-and-play bandwidth control and WAN/Internet optimization appliance that is flexible and scalable. When the network is congested, NetEqualizer's unique "behavior shaping" technology gives priority to latency-sensitive applications, such as VoIP and email. It does it all dynamically and automatically, improving on other bandwidth shaping technology available. It controls network flow for the best WAN optimization.
APconnections is a privately held company founded in 2003 and is based in Lafayette, Colorado (http://www.netequalizer.com).
Contact: APconnections, 1-800-918-2763, admin@apconnections.net
LAFAYETTE, Colo., May 26 /PRNewswire/ -- APconnections, a leading supplier of plug-and-play bandwidth control products and the creator of the NetEqualizer, today announced the start of an introductory sale to usher in its newest release, the NetEqualizer-Lite.
Beginning May 26, all customers purchasing a full-size NetEqualizer 2000/3000 model will qualify for a 50-percent discount on the NetEqualizer-Lite. In addition, the offer will be extended to all existing NetEqualizer users who will also be entitled to the 50-percent discount on their first NetEqualizer-Lite purchase. This offer is valid until June 30, 2009. Limit two per customer.
As well as offering users the same services available through previously released NetEqualizer models, the NetEqualizer-Lite is Power-over-Ethernet (PoE), handling up to 10 megabits of traffic and 200 users. Furthermore, the NetEqualizer-Lite also serves to solve hidden node issues without customers having to change their existing access points.
Although the core technology behind the NetEqualizer has not changed, with the latest release price point, many ISPs and businesses are deploying the NetEqualizer-Lite closer to end-users, often directly behind congested access points (AP).
After just over a month in the field, NetEqualizer-Lite users are reporting they can now easily increase Internet subscribers by 30 to 50 percent at once-congested segments and AP sites. For example, a customer with an 802.11b radio now has 100 subscribers on his network and is still running smoothly. In the past, this customer's norm for saturation stood at roughly 20 users, but he is now enjoying a 500-percent increase after installing the NetEqualizer-Lite.
The NetEqualizer-Lite lists at $1499. In addition to the 50-percent discount, APconnections is also currently offering volume discounts. Pricing information on all other NetEqualizer models is available online at http://www.netequalizer.com. For more information, please contact APconnections at 1-800-918-2763 or admin@apconnections.net.
The NetEqualizer is a plug-and-play bandwidth control and WAN/Internet optimization appliance that is flexible and scalable. When the network is congested, NetEqualizer's unique "behavior shaping" technology gives priority to latency-sensitive applications, such as VoIP and email. It does it all dynamically and automatically, improving on other bandwidth shaping technology available. It controls network flow for the best WAN optimization.
APconnections is a privately held company founded in 2003 and is based in Lafayette, Colorado (http://www.netequalizer.com).
Contact: APconnections, 1-800-918-2763, admin@apconnections.net
Thursday, May 14, 2009
Spike.com and 'Jesse James Is A Dead Man' Present 'Demolition Death Race'
Spike.com and 'Jesse James Is A Dead Man' Present 'Demolition Death Race'
Racing Game Gives Viewers The Chance To Take Out Jesse James In A Series Of Deadly Driving Environments
NEW YORK, May 14 /PRNewswire/ -- Spike.com is offering users a chance at simple survival as, in honor of "Jesse James Is A Dead Man," it unveils the "Demolition Death Race" online game. "Jesse James Is A Dead Man" premieres on Spike Sunday, May 31 (10:00 - 11:00 PM, ET/PT).
(Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20060322/NYW096LOGO )
In this racing experience, gamers will try to endure a succession of deadly environments inspired by Spike TV's new series "Jesse James Is A Dead Man" with two objectives in mind: to win the checkered flag and to take out Jesse James by smashing, crashing and exploding to the finish line. In succeeding, gamers will unlock not only new levels, but also acquire new virtual vehicles that have been customized by Jesse James himself to use in subsequent races, among them a custom Camaro and Nitro bike. Users will also unlock new weapons to use on the road in smiting their opponents.
To test their mettle in trying to avoid becoming a pile of twisted metal, users can play "Demolition Death Race" at deathrace.spike.com. They will also have access to a "Jessie James Is A Dead Man" widget that is loaded with links to exclusive wallpapers, the game, an iPhone app and much more exclusive content.
Jesse James takes on the role of a modern-day daredevil in "Jesse James Is A Dead Man," a new, original weekly series. Each episode follows James as he readies himself for a different death-defying challenge he has always wanted to face and beat. Preparing for the risky challenge can often be as dangerous as the challenge itself as he endures a battery of tests to prepare. With CGI effects, viewers get a taste of the enormity of the challenges, revealing the incredible stresses that man and machine will endure.
Some of the dangerous challenges he'll be facing include the harrowing, grueling and lawless off-road race better known as the Baja 500, hitting over 200 mph on a Nitro bike supercharged by ultra-combustible nitro-methane fuel and braving harsh Arctic weather conditions by riding a motorcycle in minus-60 degree temperature across the infamous Ice Highway that connects the small towns of Inuvik and Aklavik. James will even place his life in the hands of his fans in a featured episode where he will reach out and ask his fans to come up with the craziest, most dangerous stunts imaginable for James to undertake.
Spike TV is available in 98 million homes and is a division of MTV Networks. A unit of Viacom (NYSE: VIA, VIA.B), MTV Networks is one of the world's leading creators of programming and content across all media platforms. Spike TV's Internet address is www.spike.com and for up-to-the-minute and archival press information and photographs, visit Spike TV's press site at http://www.spike.com/press.
CONTACT: Salil Gulati for Spike TV, +1-212-767-8705
Racing Game Gives Viewers The Chance To Take Out Jesse James In A Series Of Deadly Driving Environments
NEW YORK, May 14 /PRNewswire/ -- Spike.com is offering users a chance at simple survival as, in honor of "Jesse James Is A Dead Man," it unveils the "Demolition Death Race" online game. "Jesse James Is A Dead Man" premieres on Spike Sunday, May 31 (10:00 - 11:00 PM, ET/PT).
(Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20060322/NYW096LOGO )
In this racing experience, gamers will try to endure a succession of deadly environments inspired by Spike TV's new series "Jesse James Is A Dead Man" with two objectives in mind: to win the checkered flag and to take out Jesse James by smashing, crashing and exploding to the finish line. In succeeding, gamers will unlock not only new levels, but also acquire new virtual vehicles that have been customized by Jesse James himself to use in subsequent races, among them a custom Camaro and Nitro bike. Users will also unlock new weapons to use on the road in smiting their opponents.
To test their mettle in trying to avoid becoming a pile of twisted metal, users can play "Demolition Death Race" at deathrace.spike.com. They will also have access to a "Jessie James Is A Dead Man" widget that is loaded with links to exclusive wallpapers, the game, an iPhone app and much more exclusive content.
Jesse James takes on the role of a modern-day daredevil in "Jesse James Is A Dead Man," a new, original weekly series. Each episode follows James as he readies himself for a different death-defying challenge he has always wanted to face and beat. Preparing for the risky challenge can often be as dangerous as the challenge itself as he endures a battery of tests to prepare. With CGI effects, viewers get a taste of the enormity of the challenges, revealing the incredible stresses that man and machine will endure.
Some of the dangerous challenges he'll be facing include the harrowing, grueling and lawless off-road race better known as the Baja 500, hitting over 200 mph on a Nitro bike supercharged by ultra-combustible nitro-methane fuel and braving harsh Arctic weather conditions by riding a motorcycle in minus-60 degree temperature across the infamous Ice Highway that connects the small towns of Inuvik and Aklavik. James will even place his life in the hands of his fans in a featured episode where he will reach out and ask his fans to come up with the craziest, most dangerous stunts imaginable for James to undertake.
Spike TV is available in 98 million homes and is a division of MTV Networks. A unit of Viacom (NYSE: VIA, VIA.B), MTV Networks is one of the world's leading creators of programming and content across all media platforms. Spike TV's Internet address is www.spike.com and for up-to-the-minute and archival press information and photographs, visit Spike TV's press site at http://www.spike.com/press.
CONTACT: Salil Gulati for Spike TV, +1-212-767-8705
MAPLight.org Los Angeles Launch
For Immediate Release: May 14, 2009
NEW TRANSPARENCY WEBSITE, MAPLight.org LOS ANGELES, FOLLOWS THE MONEY IN LOS ANGELES POLITICS; TURNS AVERAGE CITIZENS INTO POLITICAL WATCHDOGS
With a Click of the Mouse Discover How Much Money Jack Weiss and Carmen Trutanich Received from the Finance, Insurance and Real Estate Industries—Down to Interest Group, Company and Name of Developer
Link to press release: MAPLight.org Los Angeles Launch
BERKELEY, CA—MAPLight.org, a nonpartisan, nonprofit research organization that shows the connection between money and politics, announces the launch of MAPLight.org Los Angeles. This new public, web-accessible database provides citizens with key campaign finance data including industry, interest group, company and individual campaign contributions to Los Angeles elected officials. MAPLight.org Los Angeles includes over 18,000 contributions and individual expenditures totaling $10 million for the 2009 election cycle alone. Journalists, bloggers, researchers and citizens can now search and sort data easily online, download any or all of it for their own analysis, and share their results on their blog or on Facebook, Twitter and other social networks. MAPLight.org Los Angeles shows what’s possible in the emerging movement of Web 2.0 government transparency.
MAPLight.org Los Angeles provides constituents with a unique government transparency tool to uncover detailed information about special-interest contributions given to Los Angeles elected officials. “Special interests would not be spending millions to fund politicians' election campaigns unless they wanted something in return,” said Daniel Newman, MAPLight.org’s executive director. “MAPLight.org Los Angeles shines a much-needed light on the river of money that flows through the second largest city’s government so citizens can make informed decisions at the polls, and hold elected officials accountable when in office.”
SPOTLIGHT: CITY ATTORNEY'S RACE
Journalists, bloggers and citizens can drill down into the data to determine, for example, that leading up to the 2009 primary the Finance, Insurance & Real Estate industries gave 634 contributions to Jack Weiss's campaign for a grand total of $482,902:
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate Industry Contributions to Weiss
That number can be broken down even further to reveal that the Real Estate industry alone gave 423 contributions to Weiss totaling $324,013:
Real Estate Interest Group Contributions to Weiss
Break the numbers down two more levels and pinpoint precisely how much each Real Estate Developer gave to Weiss leading up to the primary:
Real Estate Developer Contributions to Weiss
Weiss's opponent, Carmen Trutanich, has received 125 contributions from the Finance, Insurance & Real Estate industries in the 2009 election cycle for a grand total of $75,875:
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate Industry Contributions to Trutanich
You can follow the same steps as above to find out how much developers are contributing to Trutanich's campaign. Or, if you want to search for a different industry, interest group, company or individual start here:
Industry, Interest Group, Company, Employee Contributions to Trutanich
"For someone to run for office in Los Angeles, you need to be either very wealthy, or aligned with donors who will invest in your campaign,” said Newman. “There are a lot of qualified people in Los Angeles with good ideas who just can’t compete in today’s money-dominating elections. We're electing the best fundraisers in Los Angeles—not necessarily the best leaders.”
Project Funding:
MAPLight.org Los Angeles was made possible by a grant from the John Randolph Haynes and Dora Haynes Foundation.
Methodology:
MAPLight.org's research team uses public campaign finance and independent expenditure data published by the Los Angeles City Ethics Commission. MAPLight.org categorizes each contribution according to primary interest of the contributor, such as real estate developer or teachers union. Data collected includes all monetary and non-monetary contribution records (CA Form 460 Schedules A and C), dating back to the 2001 LA Municipal Election Cycle, which began in 2000, reported through the February 19, 2009. Data not collected or researched includes Schedule B (Loans) records from the CA Form 460. As of today contributions made during the 2009 run-off season are not included on the site. MAPLight.org's Los Angeles research team will continue to update and maintain the site and will continuously research contributions to determine the interest of the contributor. We will ultimately research every contribution for Municipal Elections from 2001 to the present. MAPLight.org is not affiliated with the Los Angeles City Ethics Commission. For full methodology and FAQ's like 'how accurate is your data?' visit: www.maplight.org/map/lax/faq.
Special thanks to the Center for Governmental Studies and MAPLight.org research interns Albina Popov, Tom Hirth and Felicia Berryessa-Erich.
About MAPLight.org:
MAPLight.org is a nonpartisan, nonprofit, 501(c)(3) organization based in Berkeley, California. Our mission is to illuminate the connection between Money and Politics (MAP) using our groundbreaking database of campaign contributions and legislative votes. We combine data from the Federal Election Commission, the Center for Responsive Politics, GovTrack.us, the National Institute on Money in State Politics, the Los Angeles City Ethics Commission and other sources to better inform Americans and local and national media about the role of special-interest money in our political system. Hundreds of newspapers, TV stations, radio shows and online news sites have cited our research, including CNN, the public radio show “Marketplace,” Harper’s magazine, The Washington Post, Reuters and The Wall Street Journal. MAPLight.org has received numerous awards including a Knight-Batten Award for Innovations in Journalism; a James Madison Freedom of Information Award and a Webby nomination for best Politics website. To learn more, visit MAPLight.org.
Media Contact:
Pamela Heisey
Pamela@maplight.org
415.299.0898
Editors note: Interviews with Daniel Newman, site images/photos, and 15-min site tutorial available
NEW TRANSPARENCY WEBSITE, MAPLight.org LOS ANGELES, FOLLOWS THE MONEY IN LOS ANGELES POLITICS; TURNS AVERAGE CITIZENS INTO POLITICAL WATCHDOGS
With a Click of the Mouse Discover How Much Money Jack Weiss and Carmen Trutanich Received from the Finance, Insurance and Real Estate Industries—Down to Interest Group, Company and Name of Developer
Link to press release: MAPLight.org Los Angeles Launch
BERKELEY, CA—MAPLight.org, a nonpartisan, nonprofit research organization that shows the connection between money and politics, announces the launch of MAPLight.org Los Angeles. This new public, web-accessible database provides citizens with key campaign finance data including industry, interest group, company and individual campaign contributions to Los Angeles elected officials. MAPLight.org Los Angeles includes over 18,000 contributions and individual expenditures totaling $10 million for the 2009 election cycle alone. Journalists, bloggers, researchers and citizens can now search and sort data easily online, download any or all of it for their own analysis, and share their results on their blog or on Facebook, Twitter and other social networks. MAPLight.org Los Angeles shows what’s possible in the emerging movement of Web 2.0 government transparency.
MAPLight.org Los Angeles provides constituents with a unique government transparency tool to uncover detailed information about special-interest contributions given to Los Angeles elected officials. “Special interests would not be spending millions to fund politicians' election campaigns unless they wanted something in return,” said Daniel Newman, MAPLight.org’s executive director. “MAPLight.org Los Angeles shines a much-needed light on the river of money that flows through the second largest city’s government so citizens can make informed decisions at the polls, and hold elected officials accountable when in office.”
SPOTLIGHT: CITY ATTORNEY'S RACE
Journalists, bloggers and citizens can drill down into the data to determine, for example, that leading up to the 2009 primary the Finance, Insurance & Real Estate industries gave 634 contributions to Jack Weiss's campaign for a grand total of $482,902:
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate Industry Contributions to Weiss
That number can be broken down even further to reveal that the Real Estate industry alone gave 423 contributions to Weiss totaling $324,013:
Real Estate Interest Group Contributions to Weiss
Break the numbers down two more levels and pinpoint precisely how much each Real Estate Developer gave to Weiss leading up to the primary:
Real Estate Developer Contributions to Weiss
Weiss's opponent, Carmen Trutanich, has received 125 contributions from the Finance, Insurance & Real Estate industries in the 2009 election cycle for a grand total of $75,875:
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate Industry Contributions to Trutanich
You can follow the same steps as above to find out how much developers are contributing to Trutanich's campaign. Or, if you want to search for a different industry, interest group, company or individual start here:
Industry, Interest Group, Company, Employee Contributions to Trutanich
"For someone to run for office in Los Angeles, you need to be either very wealthy, or aligned with donors who will invest in your campaign,” said Newman. “There are a lot of qualified people in Los Angeles with good ideas who just can’t compete in today’s money-dominating elections. We're electing the best fundraisers in Los Angeles—not necessarily the best leaders.”
Project Funding:
MAPLight.org Los Angeles was made possible by a grant from the John Randolph Haynes and Dora Haynes Foundation.
Methodology:
MAPLight.org's research team uses public campaign finance and independent expenditure data published by the Los Angeles City Ethics Commission. MAPLight.org categorizes each contribution according to primary interest of the contributor, such as real estate developer or teachers union. Data collected includes all monetary and non-monetary contribution records (CA Form 460 Schedules A and C), dating back to the 2001 LA Municipal Election Cycle, which began in 2000, reported through the February 19, 2009. Data not collected or researched includes Schedule B (Loans) records from the CA Form 460. As of today contributions made during the 2009 run-off season are not included on the site. MAPLight.org's Los Angeles research team will continue to update and maintain the site and will continuously research contributions to determine the interest of the contributor. We will ultimately research every contribution for Municipal Elections from 2001 to the present. MAPLight.org is not affiliated with the Los Angeles City Ethics Commission. For full methodology and FAQ's like 'how accurate is your data?' visit: www.maplight.org/map/lax/faq.
Special thanks to the Center for Governmental Studies and MAPLight.org research interns Albina Popov, Tom Hirth and Felicia Berryessa-Erich.
About MAPLight.org:
MAPLight.org is a nonpartisan, nonprofit, 501(c)(3) organization based in Berkeley, California. Our mission is to illuminate the connection between Money and Politics (MAP) using our groundbreaking database of campaign contributions and legislative votes. We combine data from the Federal Election Commission, the Center for Responsive Politics, GovTrack.us, the National Institute on Money in State Politics, the Los Angeles City Ethics Commission and other sources to better inform Americans and local and national media about the role of special-interest money in our political system. Hundreds of newspapers, TV stations, radio shows and online news sites have cited our research, including CNN, the public radio show “Marketplace,” Harper’s magazine, The Washington Post, Reuters and The Wall Street Journal. MAPLight.org has received numerous awards including a Knight-Batten Award for Innovations in Journalism; a James Madison Freedom of Information Award and a Webby nomination for best Politics website. To learn more, visit MAPLight.org.
Media Contact:
Pamela Heisey
Pamela@maplight.org
415.299.0898
Editors note: Interviews with Daniel Newman, site images/photos, and 15-min site tutorial available
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
Active Media Products Announces Licensing Agreement with World Wildlife Fund (WWF)
Contacts:
Jerry Thomson
Active Media Products
activemp1@gmail.com
Kerry Green Zobor, WWF
202-495-4509
kerry.zobor@wwfus.org
Active Media Products Announces Licensing Agreement with World Wildlife Fund (WWF)
First Product, Lead- and PVC-Free Silicone Rubber PANDA USB Drive, Shipping Immediately
May 12, 2009 – Active Media Products (AMP) today announced a licensing agreement with World Wildlife Fund (WWF) under which AMP will develop and sell a series of portable USB flash drives in the likeness of endangered species, and will contribute five percent of the retail price of this product line to WWF.
One product benefitting WWF is a rubber USB flash drive shaped like a giant panda, but measuring only two and a half inches. The Panda drive is made of PVC-free non-toxic silicone. The drive is also free of lead and mercury -- poisonous metals used in other USB drives. The Panda drive comes preloaded with information from WWF on ways to get involved with their conservation work, and is offered in capacities up to 16GB.
Portable Storage with Character
According to Jerry Thomson, vice president of marketing at Active Media Products, “The panda drive is the perfect mobile storage device for anybody who likes pandas, which includes just about everybody. It’s a portable flash drive with character.” Mr. Thomson added, “We feel really good about giving a percentage of each sale to WWF to help preserve the diversity and abundance of life on Earth.” Active Media Products donates 5% of the retail price of this merchandise to WWF, with a minimum annual contribution of $25,000.
Panda drives are available immediately from Amazon and other retailers in the US. The 8GB Panda drive, part number R8G-PANDA-W, retails for around $25.
About Active Media Products
Based in the heart of Silicon Valley, Active Media Products LLC is dedicated to developing creative new media products that improve performance and enhance the user’s experience. We envision unique new mobile storage devices that are vastly more interesting than traditional storage bricks, and we apply our product design and engineering talents to developing exciting new storage products. Our focus on innovative product development enables us to launch new ideas into the market a step ahead of the competition.
About World Wildlife Fund
WWF is the world’s leading conservation organization, working in 100 countries for nearly half a century. With the support of almost 5 million members worldwide, WWF is dedicated to delivering science-based solutions to preserve the diversity and abundance of life on Earth, halt the degradation of the environment and combat climate change. Visit www.worldwildlife.org to learn more.
Jerry Thomson
Active Media Products
activemp1@gmail.com
Kerry Green Zobor, WWF
202-495-4509
kerry.zobor@wwfus.org
Active Media Products Announces Licensing Agreement with World Wildlife Fund (WWF)
First Product, Lead- and PVC-Free Silicone Rubber PANDA USB Drive, Shipping Immediately
May 12, 2009 – Active Media Products (AMP) today announced a licensing agreement with World Wildlife Fund (WWF) under which AMP will develop and sell a series of portable USB flash drives in the likeness of endangered species, and will contribute five percent of the retail price of this product line to WWF.
One product benefitting WWF is a rubber USB flash drive shaped like a giant panda, but measuring only two and a half inches. The Panda drive is made of PVC-free non-toxic silicone. The drive is also free of lead and mercury -- poisonous metals used in other USB drives. The Panda drive comes preloaded with information from WWF on ways to get involved with their conservation work, and is offered in capacities up to 16GB.
Portable Storage with Character
According to Jerry Thomson, vice president of marketing at Active Media Products, “The panda drive is the perfect mobile storage device for anybody who likes pandas, which includes just about everybody. It’s a portable flash drive with character.” Mr. Thomson added, “We feel really good about giving a percentage of each sale to WWF to help preserve the diversity and abundance of life on Earth.” Active Media Products donates 5% of the retail price of this merchandise to WWF, with a minimum annual contribution of $25,000.
Panda drives are available immediately from Amazon and other retailers in the US. The 8GB Panda drive, part number R8G-PANDA-W, retails for around $25.
About Active Media Products
Based in the heart of Silicon Valley, Active Media Products LLC is dedicated to developing creative new media products that improve performance and enhance the user’s experience. We envision unique new mobile storage devices that are vastly more interesting than traditional storage bricks, and we apply our product design and engineering talents to developing exciting new storage products. Our focus on innovative product development enables us to launch new ideas into the market a step ahead of the competition.
About World Wildlife Fund
WWF is the world’s leading conservation organization, working in 100 countries for nearly half a century. With the support of almost 5 million members worldwide, WWF is dedicated to delivering science-based solutions to preserve the diversity and abundance of life on Earth, halt the degradation of the environment and combat climate change. Visit www.worldwildlife.org to learn more.
Monday, May 11, 2009
Energy Harvesting – A Weird Business
For Immediate Release
11 May 2009
Energy Harvesting – A Weird Business
IDTechEx, Cambridge, UK
Energy Harvesting – A Weird Business
By Peter Harrop, Chairman, IDTechEx
There are now an enormous number of universities and research centers developing energy harvesting, meaning the capability to make small electronic devices self sufficient, often for decades. Their work does not necessarily reflect the market potential, however. Take electrodynamics, from the humble bicycle dynamo, self winding electronic watch and small wind turbine to harvesting the energy of the human heart to obviate the need for cutting people open to change their batteries. Universities do not study that option much, because, as one researcher recently put it to us, “If you ask for a grant to do a variant on a 19th century Faraday motor they do not get excited.” The industry needs to grow up and take far more careful note of what is really needed and what will be practicable when. There needs to be much more user pull and communication between potential users and suppliers. That is the theme of the unique conference “Energy Harvesting and Storage” in Cambridge UK June 3-4 www.idtechex.com/eh.
Dr Peter Harrop, Chairman of analyst IDTechEx, organiser of the conference, says, “In addition to the existing line up of huge organisations on the first day that will say what they want and give their experience so far, we can now announce another input. Oliver Schneider of the architect and design company The Facility will present on how it offers energy harvesting in building designs. Its latest success lies in being asked by the Olympic Delivery Authority to showcase its vibration harvesting technology at a train station serving the planned Olympic Park in the UK. He says, “I shall cover turning negatives into useful positives, the harvesting of footfall, harvesting environmental vibrations and additional benefits and markets.”
ENDS – Approx 300 words
For more information on the topic please contact the author Dr. Peter Harrop at p.harrop@IDTechEx.com or to find out more about the Energy Harvesting and Storage Europe 2009 conference please contact the Event Manager Mrs. Corinne Jennings at c.jennings@IDTechEx.com
IDTechEx Dates:
Energy Harvesting & Storage Europe | June 3-4 | Cambridge, UK www.IDTechEx.com/eh
RFID Europe 2009 | Sep 29-30 | Cambridge, UK www.IDTechEx.com/RFIDeurope
Printed Electronics Asia 2009 | Sep 30-Oct 1 | Tokyo, Japan www.IDTechEx.com/peASIA
Energy Harvesting & Storage USA | Nov 3-4 | Denver, USA www.IDTechEx.com/ehUSA
RTLS & Wireless Sensor Networks Summit | Nov 3-4 | Denver, USA www.IDTechEx.com/wireless
Printed Electronics USA 2009 | Dec 2-3 | San Jose, USA www.IDTechEx.com/peUSA
Photovoltaics Beyond Conventional Silicon USA 2009 | Dec 2-3 | San Jose, USA
www.IDTechEx.com/pvUSA
11 May 2009
Energy Harvesting – A Weird Business
IDTechEx, Cambridge, UK
Energy Harvesting – A Weird Business
By Peter Harrop, Chairman, IDTechEx
There are now an enormous number of universities and research centers developing energy harvesting, meaning the capability to make small electronic devices self sufficient, often for decades. Their work does not necessarily reflect the market potential, however. Take electrodynamics, from the humble bicycle dynamo, self winding electronic watch and small wind turbine to harvesting the energy of the human heart to obviate the need for cutting people open to change their batteries. Universities do not study that option much, because, as one researcher recently put it to us, “If you ask for a grant to do a variant on a 19th century Faraday motor they do not get excited.” The industry needs to grow up and take far more careful note of what is really needed and what will be practicable when. There needs to be much more user pull and communication between potential users and suppliers. That is the theme of the unique conference “Energy Harvesting and Storage” in Cambridge UK June 3-4 www.idtechex.com/eh.
Dr Peter Harrop, Chairman of analyst IDTechEx, organiser of the conference, says, “In addition to the existing line up of huge organisations on the first day that will say what they want and give their experience so far, we can now announce another input. Oliver Schneider of the architect and design company The Facility will present on how it offers energy harvesting in building designs. Its latest success lies in being asked by the Olympic Delivery Authority to showcase its vibration harvesting technology at a train station serving the planned Olympic Park in the UK. He says, “I shall cover turning negatives into useful positives, the harvesting of footfall, harvesting environmental vibrations and additional benefits and markets.”
ENDS – Approx 300 words
For more information on the topic please contact the author Dr. Peter Harrop at p.harrop@IDTechEx.com or to find out more about the Energy Harvesting and Storage Europe 2009 conference please contact the Event Manager Mrs. Corinne Jennings at c.jennings@IDTechEx.com
IDTechEx Dates:
Energy Harvesting & Storage Europe | June 3-4 | Cambridge, UK www.IDTechEx.com/eh
RFID Europe 2009 | Sep 29-30 | Cambridge, UK www.IDTechEx.com/RFIDeurope
Printed Electronics Asia 2009 | Sep 30-Oct 1 | Tokyo, Japan www.IDTechEx.com/peASIA
Energy Harvesting & Storage USA | Nov 3-4 | Denver, USA www.IDTechEx.com/ehUSA
RTLS & Wireless Sensor Networks Summit | Nov 3-4 | Denver, USA www.IDTechEx.com/wireless
Printed Electronics USA 2009 | Dec 2-3 | San Jose, USA www.IDTechEx.com/peUSA
Photovoltaics Beyond Conventional Silicon USA 2009 | Dec 2-3 | San Jose, USA
www.IDTechEx.com/pvUSA
Thursday, May 7, 2009
International Institute for Learning Named Keynote Sponsor of PMXPO 2009 Virtual Conference
International Institute for Learning, Inc.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
International Institute for Learning Named Keynote Sponsor of PMXPO 2009 Virtual Conference
IIL Senior Executive Director Dr. Harold Kerzner to Present to Nearly 6000 Project Leaders at Annual Virtual Project Management Conference and Exhibition
New York, NY – May 7, 2009 – International Institute for Learning, Inc. (IIL), a global leader in professional training in the areas of Project, Program, and Portfolio Management, Business Analysis, Microsoft® Office Project and Project Server, PRINCE2™, and Lean Six Sigma, has signed on to serve as the keynote sponsor of PMXPO 2009, the annual virtual conference and exhibition to be presented by gantthead.com on May 14.
PMXPO 2009 is a rich media experience with a conference hall, exhibit booths, a resource center, a networking lounge, giveaways and product demonstrations. Attendees get the same interaction with peers and solution providers, the same educational opportunities, and the same professional networking capability as a traditional conference without travel expenses or registration fees.
IIL’s Senior Executive Director Dr. Harold Kerzner, one of the world’s most-acclaimed experts in project management, will present the Keynote Sponsor Presentation, “Winning the Super Bowl of Project Management,” immediately following the Keynote Presentation “Fourth and Goal: Making the Tough Calls that Make Leaders Successful” by Bill Cowher, one of the most successful coaches in NFL history.
The all-day conference is an opportunity for professionals to learn, network, earn PDUs, and gain valuable knowledge from the comfort of their home or office. The international event is expected to draw nearly 6000 top-level executives, project managers, and information technology professionals.
"Innovation is inherent in IIL’s approach to learning, combining traditional solutions with cutting-edge methods to create programs of the highest quality,” said E. LaVerne Johnson, Founder, President, and CEO of IIL. “It is fitting that we would lend our support to PMXPO 2009 and its innovative take on the trade show experience, uniting the traditional and virtual for a state-of-the-art event. We look forward to connecting with project leaders from around the world that are seeking the learning solutions that will advance their skills and abilities and enable them to operate more efficiently and effectively.”
IIL’s team of experts will be available at the Keynote Sponsor Booth throughout the day. For free registration, please visit http://www.gantthead.com/PMXPO2009/register.cfm. To schedule an appointment with a member of the IIL team, please contact Archie Messersmith at archie.messersmith@iil.com or +1-212-515-5104.
IIL’s mission is to embody its three key values – Intelligence, Integrity, and Innovation – in empowering individuals and organizations to advance their skills and abilities, increase collective knowledge and capabilities, and operate more efficiently and effectively.
For information regarding IIL’s products, services, curriculum, and free webinars, visit http://ww.iil.com.
About International Institute for Learning, Inc. (IIL)
International Institute for Learning, Inc. (IIL) is a global leader in professional training and comprehensive consulting services in the areas of Project, Program, and Portfolio Management, PRINCE2™, Business Analysis, Microsoft® Office Project and Project Server, and Lean Six Sigma. In addition to its many course offerings, productivity tools, and professional certification pathways, IIL leads the way in customized course development. Its Many Methods of Learning™ enable IIL companies in more than 18 major countries around the world to deliver innovative, effective, and consistent training solutions via a variety of learning platforms (traditional classroom, virtual classroom and on-demand training). IIL is an IIBA endorsed education provider, a PMI® charter global registered education provider, a member of PMI’s Silver Alliance Circle member, and PMI’s Corporate Council. For more information and free webinars visit http://www.iil.com or call 800-325-1533. Also visit the IIL Knowledge portal at http://www.allPM.com.
Contact:
Stacey Fitzgerald
Director of Global Communications
+1-212-515-5074
Stacey.Fitzgerald@iil.com
To view this press release online, go to: http://www.iil.com/news/2009_05_07.pdf
To view all IIL press releases on the Internet, go to: http://www.iil.com/news/
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
International Institute for Learning Named Keynote Sponsor of PMXPO 2009 Virtual Conference
IIL Senior Executive Director Dr. Harold Kerzner to Present to Nearly 6000 Project Leaders at Annual Virtual Project Management Conference and Exhibition
New York, NY – May 7, 2009 – International Institute for Learning, Inc. (IIL), a global leader in professional training in the areas of Project, Program, and Portfolio Management, Business Analysis, Microsoft® Office Project and Project Server, PRINCE2™, and Lean Six Sigma, has signed on to serve as the keynote sponsor of PMXPO 2009, the annual virtual conference and exhibition to be presented by gantthead.com on May 14.
PMXPO 2009 is a rich media experience with a conference hall, exhibit booths, a resource center, a networking lounge, giveaways and product demonstrations. Attendees get the same interaction with peers and solution providers, the same educational opportunities, and the same professional networking capability as a traditional conference without travel expenses or registration fees.
IIL’s Senior Executive Director Dr. Harold Kerzner, one of the world’s most-acclaimed experts in project management, will present the Keynote Sponsor Presentation, “Winning the Super Bowl of Project Management,” immediately following the Keynote Presentation “Fourth and Goal: Making the Tough Calls that Make Leaders Successful” by Bill Cowher, one of the most successful coaches in NFL history.
The all-day conference is an opportunity for professionals to learn, network, earn PDUs, and gain valuable knowledge from the comfort of their home or office. The international event is expected to draw nearly 6000 top-level executives, project managers, and information technology professionals.
"Innovation is inherent in IIL’s approach to learning, combining traditional solutions with cutting-edge methods to create programs of the highest quality,” said E. LaVerne Johnson, Founder, President, and CEO of IIL. “It is fitting that we would lend our support to PMXPO 2009 and its innovative take on the trade show experience, uniting the traditional and virtual for a state-of-the-art event. We look forward to connecting with project leaders from around the world that are seeking the learning solutions that will advance their skills and abilities and enable them to operate more efficiently and effectively.”
IIL’s team of experts will be available at the Keynote Sponsor Booth throughout the day. For free registration, please visit http://www.gantthead.com/PMXPO2009/register.cfm. To schedule an appointment with a member of the IIL team, please contact Archie Messersmith at archie.messersmith@iil.com or +1-212-515-5104.
IIL’s mission is to embody its three key values – Intelligence, Integrity, and Innovation – in empowering individuals and organizations to advance their skills and abilities, increase collective knowledge and capabilities, and operate more efficiently and effectively.
For information regarding IIL’s products, services, curriculum, and free webinars, visit http://ww.iil.com.
About International Institute for Learning, Inc. (IIL)
International Institute for Learning, Inc. (IIL) is a global leader in professional training and comprehensive consulting services in the areas of Project, Program, and Portfolio Management, PRINCE2™, Business Analysis, Microsoft® Office Project and Project Server, and Lean Six Sigma. In addition to its many course offerings, productivity tools, and professional certification pathways, IIL leads the way in customized course development. Its Many Methods of Learning™ enable IIL companies in more than 18 major countries around the world to deliver innovative, effective, and consistent training solutions via a variety of learning platforms (traditional classroom, virtual classroom and on-demand training). IIL is an IIBA endorsed education provider, a PMI® charter global registered education provider, a member of PMI’s Silver Alliance Circle member, and PMI’s Corporate Council. For more information and free webinars visit http://www.iil.com or call 800-325-1533. Also visit the IIL Knowledge portal at http://www.allPM.com.
Contact:
Stacey Fitzgerald
Director of Global Communications
+1-212-515-5074
Stacey.Fitzgerald@iil.com
To view this press release online, go to: http://www.iil.com/news/2009_05_07.pdf
To view all IIL press releases on the Internet, go to: http://www.iil.com/news/
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