1stopstation: April 2006

Sunday, April 30, 2006

Knightsbridge Drives Performance, Process and Analytics Through the use of ForceLogix Sales Performance Optimization Tools

ForceLogix, the leader in on-demand sales performance management (SPM), today announced that Knightsbridge Solutions LLC has deployed SalesForceOptimizer. Knightsbridge is using Optimizer to access, measure, manage and optimize its sales force. The on-demand platform captures and consolidates disparate data to create an easy-to-use scoreboard for sales representatives.

Chicago, IL (PRWEB) September 12, 2006

Michael S. Wright, Knightsbridge national sales director said, “Our organic growth targets are aggressive and SalesForceOptimizer will help us in driving greater performance results. Before our implementation of Sales Force Optimizer, my staff and I would devote many hours per month gathering relevant performance data. Now this work is done automatically and the sales managers have a platform to provide consistent, objective coaching and mentoring based on common performance metrics. It also enables us to bring newly hired sales staff up to speed quickly. As we rapidly expand our sales efforts to meet the growth targets, SalesForceOptimizer gives us the necessary tools and support to remain the domain expert.”

“Knightsbridge needs are not dissimilar to many companies that must manage disparate data that resides in CRM systems, ERP and business intelligence (BI) tools. What is unique about Knightsbridge is as leaders in the provision of business intelligence solutions, they have a clear understanding of the advantages of consolidating data to drive business decisions,” said Patrick Stakenas, president and CEO of ForceLogix.

“Typically organizations have only used revenue or financials to attempt to understand sales representative behavior. With Optimizer, managers are able to measure the drivers that lead to the end result. With this data in hand, sales representatives’ evaluations become easier to do because coaching and managing occur all year - every day, every month, every quarter. All objective and subjective data are captured and stored, and when it is time for the review, the work is already done. With Optimizer, Knightsbridge can now better understand the drivers behind their results, as well as understand the depth and breadth of each salesperson,” Stakenas added.

Delivered over the Internet, the on-demand platform Optimizer, is immediately available for evaluation and deployment from www. forcelogix. com.

“SalesForceOptimizer, from ForceLogix, Turns the Art of Selling into Science”

About ForceLogix

Forcelogix is the leader in technology tools to drive Sales Performance Management (SPM) designed specifically for Senior Sales Management and Field Sales Managers. The company’s lead application SalesForceOptimizer™ enables companies to track and better manage their sales force. Designed for sales organizations with 50 reps. or greater, SalesForceOptimizer on-demand platform allows for companies to configure the application inside of Salesforce. com to their look and feel.

As of January 2006, ForceLogix has formally launched its groundbreaking application SalesForceOptimizer for general release. ForceLogix has offices in Chicago and New Jersey.

ForceLogix and Optimizer are both registered trademarks of ForceLogix LLC, Libertyville IL.

About Knightsbridge

About Knightsbridge Solutions LLC

Global 2000 companies and large data-centric organizations turn to Knightsbridge for solutions to their most difficult data problems—problems rooted in massive data volumes or complex information challenges. Knightsbridge delivers actionable and measurable business results that inform decision-making, optimize IT efficiency, and improve business performance. Focusing exclusively on the information management disciplines of business intelligence, data warehousing, data integration and information quality. Knightsbridge delivers practical solutions that reduce time, reduce cost, and reduce risk.

Knightsbridge serves clients in financial services, insurance markets, health and life sciences, retail and consumer products, high technology, manufacturing, telecommunications, energy, federal government, and other industries. Visit Knightsbridge online at www. knightsbridge. com.

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Thursday, April 27, 2006

MTV, Spotify and The Body Shop Collaborate to Encourage Safe Sex Through Music

Music and media stars, including rapper Travis McCoy, hot new pop indie artist VV Brown and international showbiz blogger Perez Hilton have all created bespoke playlists for online music service Spotify as part of a campaign to raise money for the MTV Staying Alive Foundation in the UK.

London, UK (PRWEB) April 6, 2009

Research shows an increasing number of young people are having unsafe sex. Now MTV and The Body Shop are joining forces to raise cash for the Staying Alive Foundation - a charity which raises cash for health education and awareness projects in the UK and overseas. A new fundraising Tantalising Lip Butter (RRP: £5.00) (http://bit. ly/pmxra) is now on sale in The Body Shop stores internationally and online in the UK and US with nearly £4 per pot sold going to help fund sex education work and save lives.

Other stars who have picked their top tracks for "Play Safe" playlists include:

Music artists:
The Saturdays
The Stereophonics
James Walsh from Starsailor
Rhys and Eggsy from Goldie Looking Chain

Media stars:
Perez Hilton, PerezHilton. com
Cate Sevilla, Bitchbuzz. com
Hermione Way, Techfluff. tv
Team Hecklerspray, Hecklerspray. com
Milo Yiannopoulos, The Telegraph

The playlists - more of which will be added throughout the campaign - can be found at blog. yestosafesex. com (http://blog. yestosafesex. com)

Georgia Arnold, Senior Vice President, Social Responsibility, MTV Networks International said: "Everyone loves music, and while we want people to have fun these playlists underline a serious message that you really must use protection when having sex. Our research shows that 70% of young people in the UK are still having unprotected sex because they do not know the risks they run. We need to raise money to ensure organisations can continue to get the message out there that these people need to think condoms in a bid to stop becoming an HIV/Aids statistic."

Spotify users are also being encouraged to produce and share their own playlists, via the Yes Yes Yes Blog and the MTV Staying Alive Facebook Fan Page.

Notes to editors:

Over the last two years MTV and The Body Shop have raised over £1.1 million which has gone directly to the Staying Alive Foundation. This funding has provided grants to young people to work on HIV prevention efforts amongst their peers at a grass-roots level - through influencing, educating and inspiring young people to make them aware of the risks of HIV/ AIDS. To find out more about the award recipients benefiting from campaign support, and see the difference that just one voice can make, visit: Staying Alive

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Sunday, April 23, 2006

Professional Planner at the Johannesbad Reha-Kliniken AG

The Johannesbad Reha-Kliniken AG with approx. 1000 employees consists of different facilities for orthopaedic recovery, mother-child care, cure and after-care as well clinic management. Johannesbad, located in the spa Bad FÃ¼ssing/Bavaria, is EuropeÂ’s largest and BavariaÂ’s most famous hot springs resort. It is also GermanyÂ’s large rehabilitation centre to treat disorders of the musculoskeletal system. The corporation offers a wide range of treatments, cures and therapies for different diseases in different locations throughout Germany.

(PRWEB) December 23, 2004

So far a self-developed, Excel-based system was used. That covered planning the balance sheet and the liquidity status. The same system was also used for creating monthly reports. The IDL KONSIS standard software for consolidated accounting and management reporting provided the data needed. This was the prerequisite for quickly implementing the new system. KONSIS already hosted all interfaces to the different accounting systems and realised the transition to a uniform classification system (account system).

Likewise the interface from KONSIS to Professional Planner was identical for all units. IDL-KONSIS still remains the central system; Professional Planner is completely compatible with it. The healthcare industry experiences an enormous urge to act facing health reforms in order to cut expenses.

Changing structures within the corporation make it necessary to react even faster to demands. For this reason, possible future modifications have to be quantified in advance and their effects have to be simulated. These high demands on the systemÂ’s flexibility could not be met with the existing systems or without raising the resources.

Â„With the help of Professional Planner we can now simulate the effects of changes in different locations, companies, profit centres and sales segments at short notice. This speeds up the decision-making process considerably. We can reduce the time needed for preparing the decision-making criteria.Â“, says Helmut Karg, CEO.

Three days were allowed for implementing Professional Planner, TUM-Tech GmbH was in charge of the operation. All planning levels were determined in advance of the Professional Planner training.

1 Installation / Fine-tuning the technical details (one day internally, supported by the hotline). The situation was an atypical one since single workstations (Notebooks) as well as a server environment (Citrix) had to be taken into consideration.

2 Training the system - some basic Professional Planner knowledge existed. This was followed by internal work with the model and real data (approx. two weeks)

3 Solving special problems that occurred while working with the application.

4 Benefits for the client:

- High data consistency supports the financial controlling process

- All planning steps display the effects on profit & loss and liquidity immediately

- Decentralised gathering of plan data and decentralised access to controlling evaluations

- Professional Planner guarantees integrated profit & loss/ financial and balance sheet planning

- High time savings when creating company plans and monthly reports

"Professional Planner considerably sped up our decision-making processes. We can prepare the decision-making criteria with far less effort. The project paid off after six months and now we can make use of the approx. 40 man-days per year saved in budgeting, reporting, strategic management and ad-hoc evaluations for more important measuresÂ”, confirms Karg.

Â“Professional Planner is the tool to depict the future. Deviations can be spotted at an early stage, so we are able to take countermeasures in time to reach our target.Â”

Helmut Karg, CEO Johannesbad

Reha-Kliniken AG

For more information please refer to:

TUM Tech GmbH

Www. tumtech. de

Info@tumtech. de

Winterheller software GmbH

Winterheller software was founded in 1988 by Prof. Manfred Winterheller, a noted specialist in management sciences, and it has quickly grown into the leading software and consulting company for controlling and management information systems. The software facilitates swift and reliable company-wide budgeting, regular budget/actual comparisons and decision-oriented Â“what-ifÂ” queries.

Professional Planner is based on the standard textbook Â“Kurzfristige Unternehmensplanung", by Egger/Winterheller (meanwhile in its 10th edition) that has been on the market for 12 years.

In the meantime approx. 4,000 clients with more than 8,000 workstations apply the programme that has evolved from intensive research and teaching.

Among them are clients like Thomas Cook, Brockhaus, T-Systems, Plaut, Rene Lezard, Siemens, Henkel, Audi, Ruhrgas Beteiligungs AG, baumax AG, Resch&Frisch, SchÃ¶nbrunn Palace, Hirsch ArmbÃ¤nder, Trodat, DÃ¼sseldorf Airport, Adecco, Capgemini and many more.

The software is also used in universities in the German-speaking area, in universities of applied sciences in Austria and Germany, as well as in Austrian commercial colleges.

For further information please contact:

Winterheller software GmbH

Nieves CascÃ³n

Radetzkystrasse 6/5

A-8010 Graz

Tel: +43 / 316 / 71 94 10-0

Nieves. cascon@winterheller. com

Www. professionalplanner. com

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Integrative Logic Welcomes Marketing Strategy and Implementation Specialist

Multi-Channel Marketing Expertise To Help Expand Consumer Bases

Integrative Logic (PRWEB) March 19, 2003 -

Atlanta, GAÂ—channel marketing agency, welcomes Tara Scarlett as senior account manager. Scarlett, who will be based in the agencyÂ’s Atlanta office, brings to Integrative Logic seven years of experience in strategic business-to-business and multi-channel marketing.

Â“I am excited about joining the Integrative Logic team as they have an interesting niche in the marketing industry. Their model is customer focused and their strengths in business intelligence and database marketing back it up. I believe in joining them I will add both to their successes as well as add to my successes. Â“

In her previous position as an account manager with CharBaxter Communications, Scarlett developed marketing strategies, executed programs and promoted new brand development for clients, including, Daou, ClientLink and Covast, As an senior account executive at Ketchum Creative Works, a marketing and communications department at Ketchum Atlanta, Scarlett managed the marketing programs of multiple accounts including Derivion, HealthTrio and NIIT. At AEON Marketing, as account manager, Scarlett developed and executed a regional direct-to-consumer program for AT&T and Texaco. Scarlett is a graduate of Ohio Wesleyan University, where she earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree.

Integrative Logic is an Atlanta-based multi-channel, database-marketing agency specializing in developing and implementing strategic direct-to-consumer programs based on tactical business intelligence. From strategy conception, creative development and pathway programming through data analysis, statistical measurement and program review, Integrative Logic provides turnkey marketing solutions for clients nationwide.

For additional information about the Integrative Logic vision, philosophy and practice, visit www. integrativelogic. com or contact Carmen Crutchfield at (404) 373-2323, ext. 28 or carmen@integrativelogic. com.

Thursday, April 20, 2006

New College Lifestyle Magazine to Make Debut in Michigan

DMP Productions of Kalamazoo has launched its publication, DMP ACCESS: College Lifestyle Magazine. A Western Michigan University (W. M.U.) graduate, four-year football letter winner, and DMP Productions owner, Scott Robinson II, 23, of Ypsilanti, Michigan, launched the college magazineÂ’s website late this summer and expects its full-color print version to hit campuses fall 2005.

Kalamazoo, MI (PRWEB) September 26, 2005 - DMP Productions, a Kalamazoo-

Based company, has launched its publication, DMP ACCESS: College Lifestyle Magazine.

A Western Michigan University (W. M.U.) graduate, four-year football letter winner, and DMP Productions owner, Scott Robinson II, 23, of Ypsilanti, Michigan launched the college magazineÂ’s website late this summer and expects its full-color print version to hit campuses fall 2005. The magazine provides a unique and in-depth focus on college hot spots, sports, modeling, lifestyles, greek life, dormitory life, music, entertainment, and health & fitness.

DMP ACCESS Magazine made its public debut on August 29, 2005 at W. M.U.Â’s annual Bronco Bash, distributing preview mini-magazines to the over 30,000 participants and students attending the Back to School event. The new publication offers an ideal opportunity for college students to gain experience in the fields of journalism, photography, communications, and advertising helping to make them more competitive in the job market.

Â“DMP ACCESS will give readers a more in-depth look at the real lifestyles that the universities and students in Michigan have to offer,Â’ said Robinson. Â‘Too much talent has been left undiscovered in the areas of music, modeling, journalism, and sports at colleges in Michigan,Â’ he said. Â‘Now I have the chance to help expose these students to the world.Â”

DMP ACCESS Magazine features photography by college students, articles written by college students, and a special Â“Life After CollegeÂ” section which highlights what graduates are doing since leaving college. The first issue of the magazine will be distributed throughout Kalamazoo and Western Michigan UniversityÂ’s campus. Eastern Michigan University and the University of Michigan will also receive distribution of DMP ACCESS.

DMP Productions, a member of the Kalamazoo Regional Chamber of Commerce, is a multimedia production company based in Kalamazoo, Michigan. The company is currently running a college modeling management and database company, an undiscovered music website, & most recently DMP ACCESS Magazine.

For additional information contact:

Scott Robinson II, Owner

(800)758-6476 ext. 25

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MC Strategies, Inc. Announces New WebInservice&#194;&#174; Online Radiology Program

MC Strategies, Inc. Announces New WebInserviceÂ® Online Radiology Program

Registered Radiology Technologists (RRTs) must fulfill specified continuing education requirements every two years to stay accredited by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologies (ARRT). This new WebInservice program allows a broad range of radiology technologists to acquire the continuing education (CE units) they need to meet the ARRT standards.

(PRWEB) August 15, 2003

Atlanta, GA (PRWEB) August 13, 2003 Â– MC Strategies, Inc., a leading provider of mission critical healthcare learning solutions, recently announced a new Web-based Radiology program designed to meet the continuing education needs of radiology technologists. Registered Radiology Technologists (RRTs) must fulfill specified continuing education requirements every two years to stay accredited by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologies (ARRT).

This new WebInservice program allows a broad range of radiology technologists to acquire the continuing education (CE units) they need to meet the ARRT standards. Since the WebInservice learning modules are Web-based, technologists can access the program whenever they have the time and access to the Internet.

The new Radiology utilizes the WebInservice Knowledge Deployment System (KDS), an Internet-based, enterprise learning platform. KDS combines a robust learning management system; a fully-integrated learning content management system; the WebInservice e-ValuatorÂ™, a competency and compliance assessment tool; and an event management system to enable radiology managers to set and deploy enterprise-wide training goals. KDS offers various configurations to meet the educational, administrative and budgetary needs of any size healthcare organization.

The WebInservice e-Valuator is an innovative management tool that enables radiology managers to electronically document, track and report enterprise-wide the competency and compliance evaluation data for all of their radiology technologists. The WebInservice e-Valuator organizes competency and compliance checklist data into streamlined, easy-to-read reports. These reports provide radiology managers with a standardized way to track staff competency and compliance Â– by individual, department or facility. This new tool also creates a centralized, electronic location for checklists featuring 24/7 access. WebInservice e-Valuator offers the flexibility of documenting competencies and compliance using either a paper checklist or a hand-held PDA.

According to Don Galimore, Chief Executive Officer of MC Strategies, Inc. Â“Our mission is to provide our clients and prospects with a single source solution for all the healthcare educational programs they need. We have assembled in this program a complete learning content, knowledge deployment and competency assessment solution that will help radiology managers and RRTs meet their continuing education requirements.Â”

About MC Strategies, Inc.

MC Strategies, Inc., headquartered in Atlanta, GA, is the most experienced firm in developing and maintaining Web-based training content for the healthcare industry. The companyÂ’s WebInservice division is a pioneer in providing Web-based learning solutions for healthcare and has a client base that includes some of the countryÂ’s largest integrated delivery networks, over 1,100 hospitals and approximately 100 colleges and universities.

For more information, visit www. mcstrategies. com or call 800-999-6274.

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WebInserviceÂ® is a registered trademark of MC Strategies, Inc.

WebInservice Knowledge Deployment SystemÂ® (KDS) is a registered trademark of MC Strategies, Inc.

WebInservice e-ValuatorÂ™ is a trademark of MC Strategies, Inc.

Recreation Specialists Care 2 Learn Online

Care2Learn. com has added yet another discipline to its curriculum of online Continuing Education courses. Over 17,000 Certified Recreational Therapist Specialists now have an online source of Continuing Education at www. Care2Learn. com

(PRWEB) October 11, 2001

Care2LearnÂ’s courses conform to the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation CertificationÂ’s (NCTRC) standards for provision of quality education to its members.

In just over a year of business, the Tampa based Internet company has gained accreditation for Continuing Education courses for Nurses, Case Managers, Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech/Language Pathologists, Audiologists, Dietitians, Certified Rehab nurses, Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioners, Nursing Home Administrators, Disability Management Specialists, and Certified Rehabilitation Counselors.

Healthcare professionals who need accredited courses to renew their professional license can log on anytime, anywhere (with Internet access) to fulfill their Continuing Education requirements. No special software or equipment is needed to take the courses. Students can go in and out of their course for 90 days, completing the course at their own pace. Test results at the end of the course give an immediate score. Certificates are mailed the next business day.

Â“We donÂ’t know of another provider the breadth of healthcare professionals served or the depth of courses offeredÂ”, says Jeanne Christian, President and Partner of Care2Learn. com. Â“Most online Continuing Education providers serve only a few disciplines, or have only a few courses. We have 818 hours of courses on the site, and another 338 course hours in production. We are clinicians, specializing in Continuing Education Â– and it showsÂ”.

Care2Learn. com is owned by online HealthNow, a Florida corporation.

Lights, Camera, Action! -- New TV &#194;‘Dramality&#194;’ Pilot Set to Be Filmed in Nashville

Lights, Camera, Action! -- New TV Â‘DramalityÂ’ Pilot Set to Be Filmed in Nashville

The Tennessee-based Intellectual Beauty Entertainment Company, has united with Make It Happen Entertainment of Los Angeles, to produce a new television Â‘dramalityÂ’ pilot -- Intellectual Beauty. The first annual Intellectual Beauty model search competition will be filmed on June 14, 2003, from 7:30 p. m. until 10:00 p. m. at The Castle located at 300 2nd Avenue South in downtown Nashville.

(PRWEB) May 8, 2003

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Â“She took every second of the 60 minutes she had to prepare. The attire for the night was a beige suit. Â‘Beige,Â’ she thought, Â‘is such a boring color on many, but when itÂ’s on me - well, letÂ’s just say itÂ’s the color that most compliments my warm caramel color skin.Â’ Her raven-black hair was styled to perfection, but it had the trademark tussled look to keep them wondering. She selected a three-inch strappy sandal to display her perfectly manicured toenails and toned calves. With a spritz of her favorite fragrance, she was out the door. When she entered the room, all eyes were on her. She was pleased with having pulled herself together with ease after having a day at the office that was maddening.Â”

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Many women see themselves in this scenario. These women, the fashion model look-a-likes, are in our boardrooms, on the playground running after their children, and in the supermarket. Yes, these women exist and Elaine Cato has set out to find them through the recently launched first annual Intellectual Beauty model search competition.

Â“The South is full of beauty women who, as they say, got it going on,Â” says Cato. Â“I look at todayÂ’s models and know that locating TennesseeÂ’s most intelligent and beautiful women for the Â‘dramalityÂ’ pilot will be a breeze.Â”

Cato, of the newly formed Intellectual Beauty Entertainment Company, has recently united with Make It Happen Entertainment of Los Angeles, California, who will produce the new television Â‘dramalityÂ’ pilot called Intellectual Beauty. The model search competition will culminate on June 14, 2003, and will be filmed live (for the Â‘dramalityÂ’ pilot) from 7:30 p. m. until 10:00 p. m. at The Castle located at 300 2nd Avenue South in downtown Nashville. The model search competition is free and open to the public.

Â“I donÂ’t want us to lose site of the importance of honoring the strength and beauty of women,Â” said Cato. Â“Women can run businesses, raise children, and have an active civic calendar while remaining in good health and enjoying her sensuality.Â”

The Intellectual Beauty Entertainment Company is looking for women over 30 years of age that exemplify high intellect with professional careers. A panel of local celebrity judges will select twelve models. The finalists will compete in presenting a professional credential speech and modeling their choice of casual attire and swimwear. The 12 finalists will be honored in the 2004 Intellectual Beauty Calendar; but only one Â– TennesseeÂ’s Intellectual Beauty Â– will grace the cover. A $25 entry fee is required.

Entry rules can be found on the companyÂ’s website (www. intellectualbeauty. homestead. com). For more information, contact Elaine Cato at 615-593-0178.

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About Elaine Cato --

The former Miss Black USA, Elaine Cato, is a native of Nashville, Tennessee, and an alumna of Tennessee State University where she was head majorette for the Aristocrat of Marching Bands.

Elaine holds two degrees -- a bachelor's degree in Business Administration from T. S.U. and a master's degree in Education from the University of Connecticut.

Elaine's motto has always been: "Reach for your dream and only settle for a miracle." The Intellectual Beauty calendar is just one of her many projects. Her goal is to offer a platform for African American women to rejoice in ALL their gifts.

This talented model has appeared as Jet Beauty of the Week, Calendar Beauty for Ebony Man Magazine, and has modeled for JCPenney and Castner Knott department stores.

Most recently, Elaine has appeared in commercials for Prevail Magazine, Carnival Shoes, Tennessee Walking Horse, United Publishing Board, and the Annual Film Festival with the opportunity to work as 'talent' on two movie sets filmed in Nashville.

Several photos of Elaine can be found at www. intellectualbeauty. homestead. com

Wednesday, April 19, 2006

Denver Airport Center Adopts National Incident Management System

To make tourism and business travel as safe as possible, hotels at Denver Airport Center will be the first in the nation to provide hotel safety using crisis response measures developed by the U. S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

Denver, CO (Vocus) December 15, 2008

To make tourism and business travel as safe as possible, hotels at Denver Airport Center (http://www. DenverAirportCenter. com) will be the first in the nation to provide hotel safety using crisis response measures developed by the U. S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

Denver Airport Center, the new Denver power center located next to Denver International Airport, will train airport hotel staff in all aspects of the National Incident Management System (NIMS) and the Incident Command System (ICS).

Both systems are part of the National Response Framework established earlier this year by DHS, and are proven effective in dealing with a broad range of emergencies associated with high-occupancy buildings and large events.

Special emphasis will be given to communications interoperability with professional responders in the community such as law enforcement, fire, emergency medical, and mental health.

Denver Airport Center released today a two-hour interactive presentation, "Incident Command System Overview for Hotel Executives," on its website at DenverAirportCenter. com/ics (http://www. DenverAirportCenter. com/ics) with information on training available for the leisure/hospitality industry.

Participating hotels at Denver Airport Center include the Days Inn Denver (http://www. DaysInn-Denver. com), the Ramada Denver (http://www. Ramada-Denver. com), the Holiday Inn Express Denver (http://www. hiexpress-denver. com), as well as two new hotels opening in 2009 -- the Holiday Inn Denver and The Inn at DIA]. Also participating is Americar Denver, the car rental agency serving the Denver Airport Center hotels.

In addition, a conference center is under construction at Denver Airport Center which will regularly serve as a national training center for hotel security and guest safety.

In today's world, hotels and resorts around the world face alarming risks such as the gunmen who attacked two luxury hotels in Mumbai, India, on November 26, and many other threats including:
Fire, both structural and wildland Natural disasters, such as tornadoes, floods, ice storms, or earthquakes Human and animal disease outbreaks Search and rescue missions Hazardous materials incidents Criminal acts and crime scene investigations Terrorist incidents, including the use of weapons of mass destruction National Special Security Events, such as Presidential visits or the Super Bowl Other planned events, such as parades or demonstrations Denver Airport Center offers NIMS and ICS training at three levels: for general personnel, critical personnel, and leadership personnel. Courses are less than a half-day each, and include hands-on exercises featuring intensive group interaction. College credit is available to any participant upon completion of each course.

For more information, contact John Simmons, Denver Airport Center, at JohnSimmons at DenverAirportCenter dot com.

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Clean Plus&#174; Pioneers New Hand Care and Surface Wipes for the Military a Conception of Falken Industries, Ltd. (OTC: FLKI)

Clean Plus® Pioneers New Hand Care and Surface Wipes for the Military a Conception of Falken Industries, Ltd. (OTC: FLKI)

The need for this product was based on the call made by the U. S. Department of Defense for products that can decontaminate people and military equipment as part of its Decontamination Science and Technology Modernization Strategy. The launch completes 28 months of testing; Clean Plus® pioneers the newly perfected hand and surface care wipes for the use by field troops' in decontamination purposes.

Staten Island, NY (PRWEB) August 11, 2009

Clean Plus® pioneers the newly perfected hand and surface care wipes for the use by field troops' in decontamination purposes.

Manuel Garcia, FLKI's Communication Officer, is excited about this development. "This is the highly-specialized market we targetted in conceiving these products and we are looking forward to serving it well. For one, this innovation showcases what innovations the Clean Plus® Product Group who will manufacture and distribute the products globally can compel in its drive to respond to diverse markets. Secondly, knowing how greatly these innovations will impact the target market, is a key ingredient to rake-in more revenues which is an obvious consideration."

The need for this product was based on the call made by the U. S. Department of Defense for products that can decontaminate people and military equipment as part of its Decontamination Science and Technology Modernization Strategy. Talks between FLKI and military authorities proceeded while the process of product development progressed. The FLKI conception was finalized through the efforts of The Clean Plus® Strategic Research and Development unit in France who developed the product to effectively respond to the specific needs of the military.

First, the surface wipe was aimed at safeguarding military troops against disease, irritation, and even chemical hazards. Second, it was also meant to help in assisting emergency crews in cleanups from toxic accidents and environmental disasters. As pioneers, Clean Plus® hand care and surface disinfection product lines do not only carry effective products but also products that pass the strictest standards. The Clean Plus® brand has already been awarded the European Product Innovation Award and receives great acceptance in the European Union. Its products areb øanufactured to EU and international standards.

In the product evaluation recently conducted, the Clean Plus® surface wipes showed that it can adapt to the harsh conditions of military desert operations. The product resisted drying better than its competitors, and it stood unique in cold weather operations since the wipes will not freeze in sub-zero military environments. With these product features, it is clear why Clean Plus® surface and hand wipes wipes were able to out-perform 30 different decontamination materials, including materials currently used in military decontamination kits.

All these work and recognitions say one thing: that the pool of researchers and experts behind Falken Industries, Inc. and its conceptions are some of the best in the world.

Thus, expect the Clean Plus® Product Group to, armed with further FLKI innovative conceptions, to muster its global distribution to branch out to more markets like the military and that of the women's market which catapulled the Premium and Bianci auto care line products to success. These are the product lines that were specifically designed for the 51% women car owners, a previously ignored mass market. Research says that women treat their cars as an extension of their homes; this willingness to cater to this still neglected segment has placed the Clean Plus® brand in a very strategic position as women's number one partner in auto care and maintenance. Similar strategies have propelled its industrial and professional lines to the epicenter of industrial success.

About Falken Industries, Ltd. (OTC: FLKI) Falken Industries, Ltd. is a diversified industrial conglomerate that operates in Chemicals, Wet Wipes and Biodegradable Technology. Falken Industries Ltd is the concept behind more than 160 products distributed through a network of global platforms and the recipient of trade awards for innovations, biodegradability and environmental and health quality standards.

SAFE HARBOR STATEMENT: This news release contains "forward-looking statements" made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the 1995 Private Securities Litigation Reform Act. "Forward-looking statements" describe future expectations, plans, results, or strategies and are generally preceded by words such as "future," "plan" or "planned," "will" or "should," "expected," "anticipates," "draft," "eventually" or "projected." Such statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause future circumstances, events, or results to differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements, including the risks that our products may not achieve customer acceptance or perform as intended, that we may be unable to obtain necessary financing to continue operations and development, and other risks. You should consider these factors in evaluating the forward-looking statements included herein, and not place undue reliance on such statements.

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Monday, April 17, 2006

Universal Rosscam gives IT Job Seekers One-Click access to the best opportunities

Moshen Media, an emerging leader in content managed web solutions, announced a new partnership with Universal Rosscam to develop a niche site dedicated to IT professionals and companies seeking IT talent. www. rosscam. com represents the most recent high-tech entree on Moshen MediaÂ’s expanding menu of content managed web solutions.

(PRWEB) June 11, 2004

Universal Rosscam launched the much anticipated website to a large and eager IT job seeker audience enabling them to search a great and highly focused database for opportunities using many different criteria.

The site is intuitive and simple to use making it a valuable tool for candidates and employers. More importantly, the information is not static. Employer and opportunity information is dynamically updated with Moshen MediaÂ’s WriteNow Content Management Solution, guaranteeing users current and high quality information.

The new Â“smart systemÂ” is for companies in the IT industry wishing to post and fill positions and candidates wishing to post multiple resumes and apply for available positions.

"Job seekers have been asking for a method to easily reach HR Recruiters with quality opportunities that truly match skill sets, instead of going through job websites that are completely inaccurate. We developed this site in response to a demand and the feedback has been excellent." Reports Cliff Canavan, Senior Management Consultant.

"Employers want exposure to the greatest amount of qualified candidates and job seekers want access to the greatest amount of relevant opportunities," said Cliff, and Universal Rosscam has built a strategy that will help the company to become a premier resource on both sides of the job application process. Our accelerated efforts coupled with state-of-the-art technology and a steadfast commitment to our users has made Universal Rosscam the preferred choice."

Universal Rosscam offers premiere services dedicated to technical specialists and this makes the site a focused and powerful destination for people in search of the perfect IT career," reports Cliff, "For job applicants, it's a powerful tool to find the perfect IT position. For employers, the site allows automated and proactive management of IT job openings."

About Universal/Rosscam

Universal Rosscam has been in operation since 1981. Founded by Mark Evans and Joseph Campo, the companyÂ’s success can be directly attributed to their belief in creating and maintaining strong client and candidate relationships based on trust, understanding and respect. Our primary market is the Greater Toronto Area. Universal/Rosscam also has a regional and international presence with clients through out the province and in the U. S. At Universal Rosscam we are continuously seeking channels that will support and provide value-added resources to the I. T. community. Universal Rosscam maintains its competitive edge by offering a professional and dedicated team of Account Managers and I. T. Consultants to work along side our clients. Our personal touch and approach goes far beyond technical and soft skill testing specific to their positions and environment.

About Moshen Media

Moshen Media is an innovative multi-service organization specialized in strategic marketing, graphic design and web site development. The CompanyÂ’s flagship product is WriteNowtm, a Content Management Solution that letsÂ’ users manage their websites like using MS Word. Moshen Media provides strategic, web-based solutions to successful companies in the Entertainment, Technology, Consumer Health, Human Resources, and Not-For-Profit industries. The Company creates, develops, and delivers website and print based solutions that enable companies to achieve higher profitability and more efficient workflows.

Miz Mandy's "Today's the Day" Album Release Concert Will Benefit Susan G. Komen for a Cure at Anthology on August 6th, 2009

Billboard charting artist, Miz Mandy, announces her album release concert for 'Today's the Day'. A portion of the proceeds from the tickets sales will go to the San Diego Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure. The live concert, which includes over 20 band and cast members, will be held at Anthology Music and Supper Club in San Diego, California on August 6th, 2009.

San Diego, CA (PRWEB) July 17, 2009

In February, Pop singer, Miz Mandy announced the release of her sophomore album 'Today's the Day'. "Now that the album has been out there and people are familiar with the songs, we thought it was time to have the official release concert," Miz Mandy states. www. MizMandy. com

Miz Mandy co-wrote the majority of the tracks with Producer Patricio Pickslay. The album includes the recent Top 50 Billboard Dance charting track 'Sweet Fury of Love (Friscia & Lamboy Back 2 Soul Radio Mix)', the 'Best of' San Diego Magazine competition finalist 'Just Another Night', and features her new music video track 'Let Love Be Free'.

"The album release concert will have a seven piece band featuring special guest rapper Jayton Tha Mac and many dance companies including Positive Energy Dance, The Shimmy Sisters, and DarkIvey," Mandy stated. "We're all happy to be honoring those affected by breast cancer."

With about 1.3 million people diagnosed annually, breast cancer is a widespread and random disease, striking women and men of all ages and races. Miz Mandy "feels very close to the cause." Her grandmother Audrey was diagnosed with breast cancer and ultimately lost her battle to the disease at age 65. "Susan G. Komen San Diego is the perfect fit, and I'm very proud to be partnered with them."

With a network of 122 local affiliate offices, next to the U. S. Government; Susan G. Komen for the Cure is the largest funder of breast cancer research in the world, having invested more than $1 billion since its inception in 1982. Komen's promise is to save lives and end breast cancer forever by empowering people, ensuring quality care for all and energizing science to find the cures.

Since 1995, Komen for the Cure San Diego, through events and donations, has awarded grants totaling more than $8 million dollars to local San Diego organizations that have made valuable contributions to breast cancer diagnostics, treatment, education, screening and patient support; from outreach and mammograms, to surgeries, chemotherapy, and radiation to material and financial support like meals, mortgage payments, support for children, prosthetics and wigs for the uninsured or underinsured and their families in San Diego County. http://www. komensandiego. org/ (http://www. komensandiego. org/)

Miz Mandy has had an ongoing relationship with Komen for the Cure San Diego since October 2008, performing for both their grants reception and the Komen Breast Cancer 3- Day®.

"Miz Mandy has been a wonderful advocate for the local affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure. We are honored that she is holding this concert as a benefit to raise funds for us." Breast cancer survivor and Director of Community Development and Outreach, Sandy Rabourne says, "Mandy has a heart of gold and that, along with her musical talent, are two of her greatest assets."

The concert will be held at Anthology Music and Supper Club on Thursday, August 6th. Guests will be greeted with a red-carpet entrance and a free Miz Mandy CD for every ticket purchased.

Ticket prices are as follows: $15 general admission, $25 table seating, and $37.50 premium seating. Purchase your tickets through the Anthology Box Office by calling (619) 595-0300 or purchasing online at www. AnthologySD. com. Showtime is 7:30pm, but the venue starts food and beverage service at 5:30.

Anthology is located at 1337 India Street in the Little Italy neighborhood of San Diego.

"I can't think of a better way to celebrate my album release than to serve the community by supporting programs for the early detection and prevention, treatment, and ultimately, a cure to this disease that affects us all," Mandy concludes.

About Miz Mandy:
Miz Mandy, singer, songwriter, and executive producer, has performed live shows in over 18 countries and resides in southern California.
Miz Mandy has performed for the Taylor Made/Adidas Golf US Open Party (with Josh Kelley, Nuttin But Stringz, and televised by The Golf Channel), Toyota, KUSI, Fox 6, LATV and San Diego Magazine's 'Best of' Event with special guests Bushwalla. She supports many causes including San Diego Center for Community Solutions through Jeans for Justice, Invisible Children, and Crime Victim's Fund, among others.

Miz Mandy has released several singles, dance remix packs, and two original pop albums, "In The Mix" and now "Today's the Day." Her first dance single, 'In the Mix,' remixed by DJ Scotty K. (Christina Aguilera), was #37 with a bullet on the Billboard Dance Club Play Charts, and remained on the charts for 8 weeks. Her Peak Hour Music "In The Mix" Remixes entered at #92 on the Beatport Electro Chart, #80 on the Beatport Trance Chart and Top 10 chart status at DJDownload. com opening weekend. Miz Mandy's 'In The Mix (TsT Remix)' was also included on Peak Hour Music's 'Elektrotech Ibiza' Compilation CD.

In the fall of 2008, Miz Mandy released the first single off of her newly released album. 'Sweet Fury of Love (Friscia & Lamboy Back 2 Soul Mix)' also entered the Top 50 Billboard Dance Club Play Charts.

Her debut music video for 'Let Love Be Free' was recently filmed in San Diego with a production crew consisting of those who have worked for MTV, BET, VH1, Mariah Carey, T. I., and Playstation. In February, Miz Mandy promoted the release with a live performance on Fox 5 Morning News. The official red carpet music video premier was held at Universal, Hillcrest.

For a full list of airplay, discography, press, downloadable press kits, and more please visit:
Www. MizMandy. com
Www. Myspace. com/MizMandy (http://www. Myspace. com/MizMandy)

About:
The San Diego Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure is dedicated to combating breast cancer at every front. Up to 75 percent of the Affiliate's net income goes toward funding grants to local hospitals and community organizations that provide breast health education and breast cancer screening and treatment programs for medically underserved women. The remaining net income supports the national Komen Grants Program, which funds groundbreaking breast cancer research, meritorious awards and educational and scientific programs around the world. http://www. komensandiego. org/ (http://www. komensandiego. org/)

About:
Anthology is the vision of Howard Berkson, real estate developer, who wanted to create a first-class space in downtown San Diego where he could combine his shared passions for live music and fine dining. The primary audience of Anthology is music lovers. They want a casually sophisticated and comfortable place to gather, have a great cocktail, enjoy friends and an intimate up close music experience with some of the finest artists in the world in Jazz, Rock, Blues, Latin, Indie and more. They also have great appreciation for Anthology as one of the finest built "music rooms" featuring the finest state-of-the-art sound system and perfectly tenuated acoustics. The Berkson's wanted to create more than just a venue, they envisioned a unique social environment that engages the guests, respects the artists, and is filled with culture and creativity... from first bite to final note. http://anthologysd. com/index. html (http://anthologysd. com/index. html)

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FiTech Europe 2004

Technology Executives in todayÂ’s financial community must be positioning technology to reduce operational costs, minimise risk and maximise customer profitability. Moreover, they must be able to prove that they are achieving these ends in order to justify their existing and future investments. Join other senior executives from leading European financial organisations at the exclusive FiTech Europe 2004 Summit.

Nicosia, Cyprus (PRWEB) September 24, 2004

Marcus Evans is proud to announce the dates for FiTech Europe 2004, 8th Â– 10th November 2004, Le Montreux Palace, Montreux, Switzerland

Www. fitecheurope. com

"There are Risks and Costs to a Programme of action, but they are far less than the long range risks of Comfortable Inaction " John F. Kennedy

Building on the success of the previous FiTech Europe 2003 Summit, marcus evans is preparing to host FiTech Europe Summit 2004. This event which is taking place from the 8 Â–10 November 2004 will unite senior executives and leading solution providers in the beautiful and exclusive surroundings of Le Montreux Palace, Montreux, Switzerland.

Over three days and two nights, the FiTech Europe Summit 2004 offers the perfect setting to interact with the highest caliber Financial Officers and Directors from the largest domestic and global corporations. Attendees will interact with each other through a proactive series of keynote and case study presentations, discussion and panel sessions, as well as informal networking opportunities.

Â“Very useful to get a feeling of the industryÂ’s heartbeat.Â” Director Europe, Deutsche Bank AG

The FiTech Europe Summit programme serves those who wish to be poised to dominate the finance industry and provides the insights required in order to combine complex technologies to common sense issues while maintaining the agility and adaptability of IT systems. The programme is designed to meet the critical information technology needs of the finance industry and seeks to provide a vital insight into how to effectively tackle the challenges of Maximising Systems Utility, Cost Cutting, Operational Risk, Security Management, and Regulatory Compliance.

The programme delivers a great diversity of knowledge exchange opportunities geared to ensure each attendee is able to tailor a programme most directly suited to their specific, individual needs.

Â“An eye-opener to the multitudes of Technological developments in finance. A good mix of delegates and vendors.Â” Vice President Operations, Mizuho Bank Switzerland

Confirmed speakers include:

Summit Chairman: Peter Hobday, BBC, Ex-Radio Four Presenter

Â·Dr Gerhard Lohmann, Head of Strategy, Credit Suisse, who will be speaking about facilitating the profitabilisation turnaround in European banking.

Â·Willem DeJager, Head of m-Commerce, RaboBank, who will be discussing developments in m-commerce and its application.

Â·Mike Constantinou, Head of Group Operational Risk, Barclays Bank, who will be speaking about making Operational Risk Management an integral part of your business.

Â·Peter Cousins, Customer Marketing Director, Lloyds TSB, will be speaking about the application of CRM Methods to Wholesale Banking. Topics included, amongst others: What CRM means in a wholesale banking context; The organisational steps needed to initiate a change on this scale; Delivering effective Change Management at all levels; How to deliver the benefits of the investment.

Â·Nigel Harold, Product Manager, London Stock Exchange, who will present the exchanges Technology Strategic Roadmap in order to create a low cost, cheaply scalable and flexible Technology Platform to allow the exchange to continue to operate a competitive, market leading global business. The move to a new technology platform presents new business opportunities, and provides the agility to take advantage new products, markets, and technology sales.

Other Speakers also featuring:

Â·VP Global IT Security, Dresdner Kleinwort Wasserstein

Â·IT Project Manager, Boursorama-Societe Generale

Â·Head of Information Technology, Institutional Restructuring Unit (IRU), Dresdner Bank AG

Â·Executive Director, InterEuropa Bank

Â·Head of IT Security, UBS

Â·Executive VP, Dnb NOR

For more information visit the: FiTech Europe Summit 2004 website

Http://www. fitecheurope. com (http://www. fitecheurope. com) or contact Lilly Pavlou, Marketing Manager: LillyP@marcusevanscy. com

The Organisers

Marcus evans specialises in the research and development of strategic events for senior business executives. From our international network of 31 offices, marcus evans produces over 1000 event days a year on strategic issues in corporate finance, telecommunications, technology, health, transportation, capital markets, human resources and business improvement. Above all marcus evans provides clients with business information and knowledge which enables them to sustain a valuable competitive advantage and makes a positive contribution to their success.

Visit us at www. marcusevans. com

Lilly Pavlou

Marketing Manager

Marcus evans (Cyprus) ltd.

LillyP@marcusevanscy. com

+357 22 849 321

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Sunday, April 16, 2006

Traineo. com, a Free and Intuitive Weight Loss Tool, Launches with Over 5,000 Registered Users Within 24 Hours

New online weight loss product provides members with effective exercise and diet visual tracking tools, and keeps them motivated through an innovative social networking community. Over 5,000 members registered for the service and created profiles within 24 hours of the soft launch.

Cambridge, MA (PRWEB) August 24, 2006 –-

HDO Group LLC, a provider of innovative health & fitness technology and services via the internet, today announced the release of its flagship weight loss service. Traineo. com is a free and intuitive weight loss application that offers effective exercise and diet visual tracking tools. More than a simple training log, traineo. com also provides members with a built-in support system through its social networking community. Members can choose up to four individuals, or ‘motivators’, who receive weekly email updates outlining the member’s progress toward his/her weight loss goals. Traineo. com also offers members resources and tips from the world’s leading health and fitness experts through a database of articles and within the active discussion forums.

HDO Group LLC originally planned to launch traineo. com later this month, however initial response from the soft-launch was overwhelming and within 24 hours over 5,000 members had registered for the free service. Today the site has over 10,000 registered members. New features and more robust capabilities continue to be added, but members can already begin tracking their weight loss goals and experiencing motivational benefits by registering for free at www. traineo. com.

Alasdair McLean-Foreman, CEO of HDO Group, LLC and traineo. com, was enthusiastic about the initial response. “We knew traineo would fill a need for the weight loss community, but we’re overwhelmed by the positive feedback from our members and the health and fitness industry.”

McLean-Foreman also described the technology and social networking capabilities of the site as key differentiators among weight loss tools. “Support and motivation are arguably the most important elements of a successful weight loss program. With traineo’s powerful visual elements combined with a community of like-minded individuals, enthusiasts, and experts, our members receive the support and motivation they need to reach their goals. And the tracking features add an element of accountability that provides extra incentive. The software behind traineo is so intuitive, yet robust. It provides our members an easy-to-use interface for tracking fitness and diet indicators, while also offering in-depth tracking and graphing capabilities. We wanted to make traineo so simple that anyone wishing to lose weight could participate. I think we’ve achieved that goal.”

About HDO Group LLC

HDO Group LLC (www. hdogroup. com) is a provider of innovative health and fitness technology and services via the internet. Founded by Alasdair McLean-Foreman, whilst studying at Harvard University and competing for England in Track and Field, HDO Group LLC was formed in 2000 with a mission to offer an exciting new dimension to consumers in health and fitness markets.

HDO Sport (www. hdosport. com), established in 2000, offers leading edge sports products with world class service from elite athletes. Offering fast delivery, expert advice, and a straightforward buying experience to health and fitness enthusiasts.

HDO Training (www. hdotraining. com) is HDO's fitness training service for health and fitness consumers, designed to develop a completely interactive training experience, tailored to an individual’s goals.

NYRR Trainer (www. nyrrtrainer. com) was developed by HDO for the ING New York City Marathon, the Premier Event of The New York Road Runners (NYRR). NYRR Trainer is an interactive web-based training program based on the HDO Training Platform designed exclusively for running and marathon training. Runners training with the NYRR Trainer website can use social networking tools to find other ‘workout buddies’ to support and supplement their prescribed interactive programs.

Technology by BluBolt

HDO Group LLC partnered with UK based BluBolt (www. blubolt. com) to develop the technical components of traineo. com. For more information on the technology behind traineo. com please visit www. traineo. com/blubolt (http://www. traineo. com/blubolt).

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Saturday, April 15, 2006

Web-based Reference Checking Provider Poised for Growth

With a solid subscriber base, alignment with strategic partners and streamlined operations, the current CEO of SkillSurvey, the leading provided of web-based reference checking technology, announces a successor.

Wayne, PA (PRWEB) December 6, 2006

SkillSurvey has announced the appointment of Ray Bixler as the company's new President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Bixler will take the helm of the world's leading provider of intelligent, web-based reference checking solutions.

Mr. Bixler will be replacing current CEO, Dan Tiernan whose leadership skills and experience in launching technology companies, has positioned SkillSurvey to pursue an aggressive growth plan. "SkillSurvey is entering a new phase with an increased focus on growing target markets with a best-in-class technology," says Tiernan. "Ray brings with him a solid and broad professional background with experience in developing business in the Talent Management market. As both an investor and board member, I am confident that the timing is appropriate to transition leadership and expansion initiatives to a seasoned professional in this industry. After an extensive search, the Board and I unanimously agreed that Ray is uniquely qualified to drive SkillSurvey's continued growth."

The last year has been marked with extensive market analysis, product positioning, refinement of the technology, and a streamlining of operations. The payoffs have included 100% growth in subscribers and a 300% growth in revenue. The Company has also developed an impressive roster of partners that have adopted SkillSurvey as their preferred solution for reference checking, including:

The market leader in talent acquisition software; Verifications, a leading global provider of employment screening and applicant processing services; Leaders in recruiting process outsourcing including Accolo, Devon James, Pinstripe, TalentTrack and Yoh HR Solutions; A market leading provider of Human Resource Outsourcing Services

SkillSurvey's subscribers comprise a "Who's Who" list of market leaders (http://www. skillsurvey. com/customers. aspx) from technology, financial services, education, engineering and healthcare, including Monster. com, Citigroup, Quest Diagnostics, and Honeywell. These organizations and many more are realizing the value that next-generation reference checking offers in support of increasing quality of hire and minimizing exposure from employment related risks.

"We rely on SkillSurvey to provide information on how the candidate actually behaves in the real world, these reports provide us with a very unique and valuable perspective, information we can't get anywhere else."

Joyce M. Herlihy, Ph. D., Director of HR, Sales and Marketing at Quest Diagnostics

Ray Bixler has nearly 20 years of sales and general management experience and joins SkillSurvey after serving as Regional Vice President of Sales at Caliper Corporation, one of the world's leading organizational development consulting firms. "SkillSurvey is an incredible and exciting technology company offering a truly innovative solution for addressing a universal objective of business leaders - increasing quality of hire (http://www. skillsurvey. com/how. aspx). I look forward to working with SkillSurvey's customers and partners and contributing to continued development of a profitable and growing company," says Bixler.

Dan Tiernan will serve as a strategic advisor during a transition period and will then continue on as member of the board.

About SkillSurvey

SkillSurvey is the leading provider of intelligent, web-based reference checking (http://www. skillsurvey. com) solutions that increase quality of hire and eliminate time wasted in the recruiting process. Using SkillSurvey, organizations improve the quantity and quality of information they collect regarding a candidate's past performance, resulting in a significant reduction in time and money spent on reference checking. This breakthrough approach to reference assessments is based on over 25 years of research in job competency modeling. To learn more, visit www. skillsurvey. com.

This press release was distributed through eMediawire by Human Resources Marketer (HR Marketer: www. HRmarketer. com) on behalf of the company listed above.

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Wednesday, April 12, 2006

Leading Virtual School, Connections Academy, Launches Blog

The Connections Academy Blog, Virtual Learning Connections, Serves as a Virtual School Resource for Families to Support K–12 School from Home

Baltimore, MD (Vocus) December 10, 2009

Connections Academy (https://www. connectionsacademy. com/), a leading national operator of K-12 virtual public schools, announced today the launch of a new blog geared toward families interested in K-12 virtual education and school from home. The blog is called Virtual Learning Connections (http://www. connectionsacademy. com/blog) and will offer insightful commentary about virtual school and learning from home, helpful tips for parents, celebrity guest bloggers, and more. Connections Academy presently operates fifteen public virtual schools (http://www. connectionsacademy. com/) in fourteen states as well as a national private virtual school (http://www. connectionsacademy. com/private-school/home. aspx).

“Virtual Learning Connections is an online destination for anyone currently enrolled in a virtual education program or just exploring their education options,” said Michele Clark, Director of Online Marketing for Connections Academy. “Our goal is to provide a valuable sharing place for all families participating in online school or just exploring the option of cyber school and the virtual learning community at large. We are very excited to share unique insights and useful tips and ideas on our new blog and look forward to fostering the discussion about what is becoming an increasingly important part of the educational landscape – virtual learning.”

According to new research by Evergreen Consulting, nationwide, a record number of K-12 students—almost 2 million—are getting their public educations virtually. The new Connections Academy blog will appeal to this growing audience that includes families attending a virtual public or private school on a full-time or part-time basis, as well as families who are learning in traditional school settings or homeschooling.”

Virtual Learning Connections (http://www. connectionsacademy. com/blog) will be an inspirational and lively blog, and Connections Academy plans to publish new blog posts two to three times each week. Readers have the option to subscribe (http://connectionsacademy. com/blog) to email alerts and RSS feeds. Current posts cover topics like the recent iNACOL conference in Austin, TX, a personal story about dealing with student procrastination, as well as advice for Learning Coaches (http://www. connectionsacademy. com/our-program/parents/involvement. aspx), Connections Academy’s designation for the in-home parent or other adult who supervises learning in the home. In the upcoming months a wide variety of guest bloggers will provide commentary on everything from health and wellness for students in the home to creative writing in the digital age.

The lead blogger for Connections Academy’s new blog, Virtual Learning Connections, is Carrie Jean Ross (http://www. connectionsacademy. com/blog/posts/2009-11-04/Introducing-Virtual-Learning-Connections. aspx). Ross is the Parent Support Manager for Connections Academy but is also a Connections Academy Learning Coach. Her daughter is a junior at INSPIRE, the Idaho Connections Academy (http://www. connectionsacademy. com/idaho-school/free-online-public-school. aspx), and her son was among last year’s first graduating class of seniors. Seeing the benefits of virtual education first hand, Ross brings an, “I’ve been there and I’m right there with you” perspective to the blog and a genuine desire to support other virtual school parents and those seeking more information. “Placing my children in a virtual school was the best decision for my family,” Ross commented. “And that is what was important to me—having a choice.”

About Connections Academy

Connections Academy is a leading national provider of high-quality, highly accountable virtual public schools in fourteen states operated in partnership with charter schools, school districts, and state departments of education. Connections Academy schools deliver top quality, personalized education for students that combines certified teachers, a proven curriculum, technology tools, and community experiences to create a supportive and successful environment for children who want an individualized approach to education. In Connections Academy's Personalized Performance Learning® approach, students use daily lesson plans and curriculum materials provided by Connections Academy. Teachers develop a learning plan for each student, utilizing a proprietary, web-based Learning Management System to deliver, track, and administer the learning. In 2009-10, Connections Academy will serve students in Arizona, California (Southern and Central), Colorado, Florida, Idaho, Minnesota, Nevada, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas, Wisconsin and Wyoming. Connections Academy offers grades K through 12, though some schools do not offer all grades. Connections Academy also serves K-12 students in all states through its private virtual school, National Connections Academy. For more information, call 800-382-6010 or visit www. connectionsacademy. com.

MEDIA CONTACTS:

Allison Bazin
Abazin(at)ConnectionsAcademy(dot)com
(609)247-0275

Sandy Burke, Athena Public Relations
Sandy(at)athenapr(dot)com
(203) 655-3475

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Monday, April 10, 2006

Strategy Revisited - A New Start in 2009

Coming into the New Year, it may be the perfect time to review your strategic plan and see if you have the right people making the right decisions.

Toronto (PRWEB) January 8, 2009

Coming into the New Year, it may be the perfect time to review your strategic plan and see if you have the right people making the right decisions.

There’s no doubt 2009 is going to be a tough year. Is your organization on track to get through and take advantage of a growing economy in the future?

Constantly reviewing your strategic plan is essential – even in good times. We’re still hearing a lot about the bailout for the Big 3 auto companies in the US. There’s one automaker that stands out from the bunch: Ford. Ford is the only automaker that has sufficient cash on hand to survive in the near-term without bailout money. Arguably they are the best positioned of the Big 3.

Ford’s CEO Alan Mulally made the right strategic decisions more than a year before the current economic crisis. By continuously reviewing his company’s decisions he saw that adjustments needed to be made to the plan.

The Beacon Group, a leading Toronto-based Leadership Development firm at the forefront of strategic planning highlights the important of revisiting your strategic plan regularly.

The Beacon Group believes that nothing is more important to business than a coherent strategy that is flexible enough to survive the bad times and take advantage of opportunities in the good times. That being said, nothing is more important to strategy than the strategic thinking process that is used to shape it.

The Beacon Group has a number of tools to help organizations craft, monitor, and if necessary modify their strategic plan:

The Beacon Group’s, computer-based Electronic Decision Support technology (EDS) provides a progressive, efficient and sophisticated methodology to engage a planning team – regardless of the size or level of that team – during the crucial and sometimes sensitive dialogue that underpins a healthy strategic thinking and planning process.

The EDS system used by The Beacon Group features proprietary software that allows individuals to be linked together electronically in a manner that accelerates dialogue, enriches deliberation and helps focus the decision making process to create action-based results.

The Beacon group also uses PDR planning methodology to structure the design of a strategic plan. The planning structure is based on methods that emphasize clarity, action, execution and rigorous measurement of results.

“The most important part of developing any strategic plan is confronting the issues and getting a sense of where people stand on those issues,” says Kyle Couch Vice President Client Learning Experience at The Beacon Group.

The Beacon Group uses wireless Audience Response Technology to obtain instant feedback in all its strategic planning sessions. Participants can be asked point-blank questions on major aspects of a business plan and provide their input anonymously. Leaders have the opportunity to immediately view group results and understand the state of the organization as colleagues see it.

“Every week, there is a different set of issues, a different challenge, something new to think about,” argues Meg Whitman, President & CEO of eBay, which revisits its strategic plan weekly.

“I cannot overstate the importance of following Meg Whitman’s philosophy,” says Couch. “Companies like Ford stand out when they’re nimble enough to realize a strategic plan needs tuning”.

“The Beacon Group’s tools make it easy to get a pulse on the business and make those necessary changes”.

The Beacon Group is a leading advising firm in the field of organizational development. Companies across various industries have used The Beacon Group’s assessment products and advising services to leverage their investment in Human Capital. The Beacon Group specializes in Employee Surveys, 360 Feedback Assessments, Early Talent Identification (ETI), Management Training, and Performance Management Systems. Clients including Mercedes-Benz, McDonald’s, Xerox, Sony and SAP have used The Beacon Group’s services to grow their thriving businesses. For more information visit www. thebeacongroup. ca

For media inquiries please speak to Michael Sitayeb at 1-866-240-3948 or email at michaels@thebeacongroup. ca

This press release was distributed through eMediawire by Human Resources Marketer (HR Marketer: www. HRmarketer. com) on behalf of the company listed above.

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Sunday, April 9, 2006

ShoreGroup Announces CaseSentry Systems Management Support for the Full Line of Cisco Systems Release 8 Unified Communications Solutions

Expanded monitoring and management support maximizes service levels and availability of Cisco's latest unified communications and collaboration applications

New York, NY (PRWEB) July 27, 2010

ShoreGroup, Inc., a premier unified communications and systems management solutions provider, is pleased to announce that its CaseSentry Systems Management solution now provides end-to-end management support for the complete Cisco Unified Communication Systems Release 8 product family. This includes Release 8 versions of Cisco Systems Unified Communications Manager (CUCM), Unified Contact Center, Unified Customer Voice Portal (CVP), Unified MeetingPlace, Unified Presence, Cisco Unity and Unity Connection.

ShoreGroup's CaseSentry is a web-based management solution providing the foundation from which organizations gain complete visibility to the service levels being delivered by their systems, business processes and workgroups. By managing Cisco Unified Communications solutions from the CaseSentry platform, organizations increase systems and application availability and save time and resources through CaseSentry's automated capabilities to identify and manage system health and performance. For customers seeking additional levels of management support, ShoreGroup's ShorePatrol Remote Management Service provides complete monitoring using CaseSentry plus incident remediation provided by ShoreGroup engineers.

As part of CaseSentry's expanded monitoring and management support of Cisco Systems' Release 8, ShoreGroup is also introducing new Contact Center Diagnostic Dashboards providing a central repository for available serviceability information. This includes visibility into real-time alerts and active sessions, as well as online resources regarding product information, licensing, platform details, and the ability to download log and trace files to better manage communications systems. CaseSentry's Contact Center Diagnostic Dashboards eliminate the need for support personnel to use a command line interface or sift through various components to gather the information needed when troubleshooting, which translates to quicker service response.

"Release 8 introduces numerous new features and capabilities across Cisco's entire portfolio of Unified Communications systems, including IP communications, messaging, conferencing, customer care and mobility," said Robert Bojanek, Executive Vice President of ShoreGroup. "The need to collaborate on an anytime, anywhere basis has increased the reliance that organizations have on Unified Communications, to the extent that these systems must be managed as mission-critical business applications. With CaseSentry, and the added support we have added for Cisco's latest product release, customers have the optimal management coverage that is needed to ensure service levels are met."

"ShoreGroup is committed to delivering new Unified Communications monitoring and management capabilities on the CaseSentry platform, and maintaining close synchronization with the Cisco product releases our clients are deploying is a key component of that," said Glenn Yeeles, Director of Product Management. "As a managed service solution, our clients have immediate access to CaseSentry's new monitoring and management capabilities as they become available. Whether they are migrating existing systems to take advantage of the new capabilities that Release 8 offers, or it's a net new deployment, our service model eliminates the concern, delays and expense of having to deploy new management software. Understanding that the deployment of new releases typically follows an evolutionary track, CaseSentry can also simultaneously support a mix of Cisco Unified Communications releases to provide uniform management coverage to systems across the network."

About ShoreGroup, Inc.

ShoreGroup delivers a complete portfolio of industry-leading management applications, maintenance solutions, professional services and products for Unified Communications networks. ShoreGroup develops innovative management applications on its dynamic CaseSentry® platform, eliminating the pitfalls of traditional management systems to enable IT, telecom and contact center support organizations to easily and effectively manage availability, performance, service levels and support processes for complex networked environments. The company's ShorePatrol™ Remote Management Service delivers the high-quality Unified Communications monitoring, maintenance and support that organizations rely upon to ensure the availability of their vital business processes.

ShoreGroup's professional service solutions provide leading consultation, design and implementation services for high-availability networks. The company's expertise in unified communications including IP Telephony/VoIP and IP contact centers, LAN/WAN, data center, telepresence, wireless and security produces manageable solutions that optimize business processes, communications, employee productivity and accessibility to enable organizations to derive the maximum business value from their information technology investment. As a Cisco Gold Certified Partner with advanced specializations, ShoreGroup's service portfolio is backed by solid industry credentials.

Additional information about ShoreGroup's products and services can be found at www. shoregroup. com.

Cisco and Cisco Systems are registered trademarks of Cisco Systems, Inc. in the U. S. and certain other countries. CaseSentry®, ShoreGroup®, SG Logo®, ShorePatrol® and THE ART OF IT® are registered trademarks of ShoreGroup, Inc. All other marks are property of their respective owners.

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Settling Newlyweds into Happily Ever After : Tips for Newlyweds on Managing Money and Completing the Name Change

From flowers to guest lists, engaged couples spend months planning the perfect wedding. After the vows are said, most newlyweds are ready to relax. But there are several steps newlyweds must take before their happily ever after can begin.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (PRWEB) May 27, 2008

"Settling into life as a married couple takes some work," said Lindsey Leesmann, a recent newlywed and contributor to YesYouCanOnline. info. "If you're taking your husband's last name, you must complete the name change in several places. You also have to discuss managing money as a couple and learn how to live together."

Leesmann offers a check list for newlyweds changing their last name:

Obtain a copy of your marriage license. If you stated you'd change your last name when purchasing your marriage license, you'll receive a copy of the license in the mail. Take the license to each location on your path toward a new last name.

Go online. Acquire a new Social Security card and updated passport. Complete Form SS-5 and take it to the local Social Security office to obtain a new card. The form can be found on the Social Security Administration's Web site. Your passport can be changed by completing Form DS-5504, found at www. travel. state. gov.

Drive to the DMV. The next stop for newlyweds is the Department of Motor Vehicles. Each state is different, so bring all the items required to get your named changed and renew your license.

Check in at your bank. Most banks simply need a copy of the marriage license and the account holder's signature to approve a name change. Some may also require your spouse to be present.

Drop by the post office. To change your name, just pick up a change of address envelope, fill it out and mail it back.

Once the name change is complete, newlyweds can focus on managing money as a couple.

"Money is often a tricky topic for new couples," said Sam Goller, award-winning author of Yes, You Can… Achieve Financial Harmony. "But it's important to start communicating about money at the beginning of your marriage."

Goller offers the following suggestions for newlyweds working to manage their finances as a couple:

Determine priorities. Prior to formulating a financial plan, talk about your money histories and what's most important to each of you when it comes to money.

Find missing dollars. You have to understand your spending habits before you can spend money in a way that helps meet your goals. Consider keeping a spending journal to find out where money really goes.

Choose a system that works for you. You may prefer to sit down each month as a couple to pay bills and develop a budget. Or maybe one of you is better at handling expenses and prefers to do it alone. Find a system that works with your needs.

"The key to managing money as a couple is to never stop talking," said Goller. "With a values-based approach to money and continued conversations, newlyweds have the power to improve their financial position both now and well into retirement."

About YesYouCanOnline. info

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Wednesday, April 5, 2006

Eighty Twenty Plus Introduces 'G-STAT Powered' XeligenceTM

A family of industry-specific cross-functional, automated predictive modeling solutions with real-time capabilities to support enterprise marketing and operations at macro and micro levels

Orlando, FL (PRWEB) September 19, 2006

Eighty Twenty Plus Ltd, a globally deployed data warehouse, business intelligence, data mining and business management & strategy solutions and consultancy services provider, today announced the availability of a new family of analytical solutions that bring new levels of automation, real-time application, integration, speed of deployment and cost effectiveness to the commercial use of predictive modeling.

Powered by the proven technology and experience of G-STAT, an Israeli analytical solutions and consultancy services provider, Xeligence provides self-training data mining models that integrate easily with enterprise CRM and operations systems in either batch or real-time modes. Without statistician assistance, Xeligence predictive modeling solutions can be rapidly and cost-effectively used at even single branch/outlet level to optimize business decision-making and operations.

Building on their past efforts and collaborations in delivering tangible ROI with analytic solutions such as cross-selling/up-selling, churn & retention prediction, lifetime value scoring, credit vetting, revenue assurance, health deterioration prediction and workforce allocation for telecommunications/media, healthcare and financial services providers, Eighty Twenty Plus and G-STAT have extended their relationship to make available a unique analytical modeling platform and set of industry-specific solutions on a global basis.

Xeligence brings together Rapid Data Movement & Management, a broad enterprise-wide Analytical Data Repository based on decades of predictive analytics experience, a state-of-the-art Recommendation Engine with real-time extendibility, automatically Adaptable Business Rule Sets aligned to specific business issues by industry and integration with enterprise CRM & operations systems to provide a single foundation for predictive modeling on an industry-standard Microsoft® platform spanning many diverse business areas. More than a dozen companies are already using the technology to improve revenues, reduce costs, increase customer satisfaction & loyalty and get ahead of their competitors through an enhanced understanding of what the future looks like.

David Kleppel, Managing Partner of Eighty Twenty Plus, says that Xeligence represents the next generation of applied analytics for businesses.

“Before Xeligence, commercial use of predictive modeling was limited to macro-level business challenges that were valuable enough to justify waiting many weeks for costly statisticians to build custom data mining models which then required several weeks/months more of integration and operationalization before a tangible business result could be achieved. Once installed, Xeligence has already demonstrated it’s capability to compress the full campaign development and deployment cycle down to as little as a single day.”

Xeligence’s key technical differentiators are its self-training predictive models, real-time applicability and cross-functional integration across practically all inbound & outbound channels.

“Our technology encapsulates decades of experience in building a broad range of predictive solutions in a variety of industries” says Dror Har, CEO of G-STAT. “That experience is combined with a technical platform that removes real-time operational integration constraints, and the costly and time-consuming dependence on human statisticians to regularly build and re-calibrate predictive models.”

From a business standpoint, Xeligence delivers predictive modeling solutions at a vastly accelerated pace versus other commercially-available alternatives. An initial Xeligence foundation and first business solution, such as Next Best Offer or Health Deterioration Prediction, have consistently been delivered within 2-3 months with follow-on solutions plugging into the foundation even faster. When compared on a cost basis, Xeligence provides full business solutions for only slightly more cost than many state-of-the-art, standalone data mining tools.

“Getting the analytical data set in place usually takes a significant amount of time when we are building a data mining solution. The ability to leverage WhereScape RED to enable rapid movement of the required data into the Analytical Data Repository will result in additional compression of the Xeligence delivery timeframe” said Rob Anderson, Senior Solution Architect from Eighty Twenty Plus.

WhereScape CEO Michael Whitehead says WhereScape RED is a perfect match for Xeligence because it adds agility and flexibility for feeding the automatic re-training of the predictive models.

“WhereScape RED adds to Xeligence’s value proposition in today’s marketplace. Self-training models and real-time integration are already unique capabilities when compared with other commercially available offerings. Using RED to facilitate continued integration of newly available data parameters into Xeligence’s self-training models, and to further accelerate predictive model and campaign development and deployment cycles, only sets a higher benchmark for other providers of such solutions to reach for” he says.

Xeligence integrates easily with many industry standard platforms and applications. These include, but are not limited to, common data warehouse platforms (Oracle®, SQL Server, Teradata®), CRM applications (Microsoft® CRM, Siebel®, SAP® CRM) and Campaign Management tools (Unica®, Chordiant®, SAS®, e. piphany®) providing clear, measurable ROI in compressed timeframes. The solutions are also available for implementation in IT environments using existing ETL (Informatica®, Datastage®) and statistical analysis & data mining (SAS, SPSS®, KXEN®, Oracle® 10g) tools.

Xeligence is being made generally available immediately with industry-specific versions for the Financial Services, Telecommunications & Media, Healthcare and Retail industries. The existing solution sets for these industries continue to be extended, and new industry solution sets such as Manufacturing, Travel and Hospitality are under development. On-going R&D and bespoken solution efforts in the areas of Homeland Defense, Anti-Terrorism, Corporate Security and Law Enforcement analytics is also being explored for integration with the Xeligence solution platform.

XeligenceTM is a protected trademark of Eighty Twenty Plus

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Tuesday, April 4, 2006

New MoneyRates. com Study: 10 Best States for a Safe, Healthy and Wealthy Retirement

MoneyRates. com, the trusted source of information for personal finance, savings accounts and investing since 1999, recently published "The 10 Best States for Retirement." The best places to retire were determined by the state's economy, climate, crime and average life expectancy.

Foster City, CA (PRWEB) September 22, 2010

MoneyRates. com released its list of the 10 best states for retirement, and the results may be surprising.

According to a new study by MoneyRates. com, the trusted source of information for personal finance, savings accounts and investing since 1999, the best places to retire can be determined by the state's economy, climate, crime and average life expectancy.

On Monday, MoneyRates. com published a list of the 10 worst states for retirement. Now find out which states ranked as the 10 best for retirement, and why.

Though no location is perfect for every person, finding a combination of elements that fit a particular individual's lifestyle can spell retirement bliss. Real estate's motto for success -- "location, location, location" -- also rings true for individuals seeking safety, longevity and fiscal health in retirement.

States were compared using quantifiable economic factors including cost of living, unemployment, and average state and local tax burden, in conjunction with other measurable data points like average temperatures, crime rate and average lifespan of residents.

The best U. S. states for retirement, with No. 1 being the best, are:
1. New Hampshire
2. Hawaii
3. South Dakota
4. North Dakota
5. Iowa
6. Virginia
7. Utah
8. Connecticut
9. Vermont
10. Idaho

Richard Barrington, personal finance expert for MoneyRates. com, said, "Perhaps the greatest thing about this list is that it is very representative. The Atlantic coast and a Pacific island are represented; the northeast, the Midwest and the Southeast all made the list. There is no bias towards any part of the country."

He added, "The methodology was purely quantitative, so states were either able to deliver on the basis of numbers, or not. Having the Dakotas make the list was a bit of a surprise and they might be otherwise overlooked, but they have some characteristics very favorable to retirees -- if you can take the weather."

For more details on the rankings, read the full article on MoneyRates. com, 10 best states for retirement.

Readers can join the discussion on the best and worst states for retirement on the MoneyRates. com blog.

About MoneyRates. com
Founded in 1999, MoneyRates. com helps consumers find the best rates on high yield money market accounts, savings accounts, checking accounts and CDs. The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, Barron's, USA Today, SmartMoney and U. S. News and World Report regularly source MoneyRates. com for investor and consumer insights.

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Pampered Pets Travel in Style New “Pet Pilot™” offer by Midnight Pass maximizes mobility

MARSHFIELD, MA (PRWEB) February 23, 2006

Midnight Pass® Inc, direct marketer and online retailer offering innovative and exclusive products to thousands of customers across the U. S., has unveiled the chic new Pet Pilot™ - Urban Transport System designed by Creature Leisure™, Distributed by Midnight Pass. This soft-sided, 3 in 1 urban transport, rolling pet carrier system for your jet setting pet boasts a 20" wheeled carry-on with an ergonomically designed back pack that also works as a comfy auto booster-seat/ travel den.

The Pet Pilot™ caters to “jet setters” around the globe. Developed by award winning industrial designer Grant Lindberg, founder of Creature Leisure™ pet products, Midnight Pass now offers the ultimate in convenience, quality and portability with the new Pet Pilot™ carrier.

Creature Leisure™ is a company dedicated to designing and manufacturing pet carrier products of the highest quality for maintaining happy and healthy pets. With many soft sided carriers currently available and many more travel products in the pipeline, the Creature Leisure name has grown synonomous with top rugged quality in the pet industry. Midnight Pass® was so immediately impressed by the quality of their products, that we enlisted the aid of their industrial designing founder to help us develop our own Pet Cruiser line of product for pets on the go.

Designer Lindberg has over 15 years of hands on design experience for the sporting goods and pet industries, specifically with Straight Line Water Sports, Wipika Kiteboards, Ride Snowboards, and Midnight Pass Products.

So, whether you’re navigating busy city streets or traveling via land, sea or air, the Pet Pilot can be used as a wheeled carrier or backpack to hold pets or gear safely.

Rushing to catch a flight? Navigate any terminal effortlessly rolling your pet along using Pet Pilot’s three position retractable telescoping pull handle which adjusts from 11” to 20” for comfort, and rolls along on easy glide, recessed 2.5” in-line skate wheels. The 20” Pet Pilot easily fits under the seat or in the overhead. Need an extra hand to carry your luggage? Convert the Pet Pilot into an extra wide adjustable backpack with adjustable shoulder straps that deploy in seconds. With a padded ergonomic back panel, the Pet Pilot backpack wicks heat and moisture away from your body and evenly distributes the load. Mesh top and side panels ensure proper ventilation and allow easy access to your pet. A dry storage space to stow your cell phone and other electronic gear is also provided.

Pet Pilot offers a patent pending comfy fleece lined adjustable pet shelf to accommodate pets of varying sizes and two internal safety leashes, the Pet Pilot is fully framed and constructed of durable abrasion-resistant high tensile, 1680 Denier Ballistic Nylon that’s strong enough to hold up to 25 pounds total. Pet Pilot fits pets up to 13” high at the shoulders, weighing up to 15 pounds.

The Pet Pilot ($159.99 +s/h) is patent pending. Pet Pilot is available through Midnight Pass Inc online at www. midnightpass. com or by calling toll free (877) 844-GIFT (4438).

Timeless, Innovative Products for Pets and People

MidnightPass. com is the original home of Kittywalk® product line and has shipped over 100,000 Kittywalk® units worldwide. Midnight Pass has speedy same day shipping from both coasts and has 24/7 toll free customer service, ordering and an online catalog at www. MidnightPass. com.

In addition to exclusive pet products, MidnightPass. com also offers products for recreation and family fun such as the Bavarian Mountain snow sled & Black Burne Double edged Tennis Racquet. For the home and office check out the Harbor Master Floor and Desktop Telescopes, travel and auto SOS Emergency Rescue & Safety Hammer and yard, deck and garden Lazy Hill Birdfeeders and Birdhouses, and much more.

The line is varied, and the quality is excellent. With same day shipping, delivery is right to your door. Satisfaction is guaranteed. You must be totally delighted with your Midnight Pass products or they make it right for you, with 60 days to make up your mind.

Award Winning Service and Products

No stranger to the limelight, White and Midnight Pass have won numerous awards since 1998 for excellent customer service, product innovation and for high standards of excellence for online merchants as well as the coveted "Top Service" award by YAHOO online shopping.

The company recently won five Editors Choice awards from Cat Fancy Magazine and Pet Business in 2003 and 2005 and many Midnight Pass products have been highlighted recently on the NBC Today Show, ABC Good Morning America, CBS Evening news, and CNBC and CNN television networks as well as SKYMALL®, Hammacher Schlemmer, Plow and Hearth, Wired, Maxim, Bloomberg, Newsweek Japan, Elle Decor, Town & Country, Cape Cod Life, LL Bean magazines and The Wall Street Journal.

About MidnightPass. com

Headquartered in Massachusetts, with additional warehouse/ distribution center in California, Midnight Pass is a direct marketer and online retailer that has grown by leaps and bounds since its inception in 1998.

Founder Brad White, formerly the Director of Business Development at Sharper Image, envisioned something new by running his own high end direct marketing business of products that make sense. White has taken years of product know-how and created a service that offers easy access to a wide range of innovative products and excellent customer service. So far he’s been right. With a unique product line that can't be found in most department stores, Midnight Pass offers one-of-a-kind specialty gifts and accessories for pets, home, office, garden, recreation and travel that can be viewed and purchased online at www. MidnightPass. com. or by calling toll free (877) 844-GIFT (4438).

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Midnight Pass® Inc,

149 Old Main St, Suite 489

Marshfield Hills, MA 02051-0489 USA

Email: care@MidnightPass. com

Wholesale hotline (877) 897.7700, FAX: 877.844.4400, International 781-834-0112

CONTACT: Steven V. Dubin, PR Works, sdubin@prworkzone. com, (781) 582-1061

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