This is why WhyiLike has launched its new customer review service, a powerful tool that helps SMBs generate and promote more customer reviews. Customer reviews are a key component to any SMBs marketing plan and incorporates many facets of everyday marketing including social media, content marketing, search engine marketing and of course reputation management.

WhyiLike is different from other review sites because it has developed a system that uses handwritten customer reviews that are written while the customer is still at a business or interacting with a service professional. This is paramount to the authenticity of client reviews because the reviews can be verified and traceable to the user.

'Customer reviews are key to any SMB's success because they provide additional insight into how a business runs and sets expectations for the new customer. Handwritten customer reviews add an additional layer of trust and authenticity that most review sites cannot guarantee.' said Shervin Kalinia, CEO of WhyiLike.

WhyiLike provides clients with review cards that are scanned, transcribed and placed on the client's custom designed WhyiLike review site. The reviews are then submitted to the major search engines as well as social media sites like Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest and Google Plus.

According to Kalinia, 'The feedback we've received from business owners so far, has been remarkable. Some mention that their 5-star reviews are showing up on Google, while others mention how WhyiLike has improved their level of customer service.  All in all, this is a very powerful marketing tool and we are excited to be offering it to SMBs across the country.'

WhyiLike is currently offering its customer review service for $59/month plus $10 for each new review.

'We decided to price our new platform at a low, competitive monthly rate for multiple reasons. There may be a month where a client has ten reviews, five the next and zero the following month depending on their flow of business. With this model, month one the client would pay $159, the next $109 and the third month only the base fee of $59. This pricing model allows for their reviews to remain up and active on their site and in search engines without a large monthly fee.' said Matthew Dillingham, CTO of WhyiLike.

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ThinkSpace Blends Home Decor with Home Automation
New Firm Seamlessly Assimilates Latest, High-Tech Touches with Interior Design

Miami, Fla., - Sherman Allan Martin of Miami has announced the launch of a new interior design firm that merges contemporary design concepts with the latest in home automation technology. Services are designed to appeal to custom home builders and homeowners who want their home to not only look beautiful and inviting, but to also function flawlessly in terms of temperature control, media use, and lighting. 

Until recently, home automation has been thought of as an 'add-on' and has been largely divorced from interior design. However, advances in home automation technology now allow it to be fully integrated with interior design elements. Today's homeowner does not want to compromise on style for the sake of energy efficiency and automation, nor vice versa. ThinkSpace allows those who are renovating or building new to seamlessly integrate home automation with whatever interior design style they favor.

Homeowners don't want a jumble of wiring to detract from their home media experience, and they want to take every practical step to make their homes energy efficient, smart, and accommodating to their lifestyles. ThinkSpace addresses these needs comprehensively through custom synthesis of technology and design, with every detail of the home and its functions orchestrated flawlessly. 

'Imagine arriving home at the end of the day to a home that is the ideal temperature, lit exactly how you want it, and ready for you to relax and enjoy. That home is no longer science fiction, but reality,' said Sherman Allan Martin, founder of ThinkSpace.

Smart home technology includes custom lighting, thermostat control, and integration of high-tech security and digital access technology. Advances in technology, including wireless technology, allow leading-edge hardware to be installed without compromising on aesthetics of spaces. 

'ThinkSpace offers services that make homes more energy efficient without compromising on comfort or style, and that's what today's homeowner wants,' said Martin. 

ThinkSpace is located in Miami and offers custom integration of smart home technology and interior design.

ThinkSpace
http://www.thinksspace.com
1200 Brickell Ave.
Suite 1950
Miami, FL 33131
Phone 305.396.9070
Fax 305.396.9027
Mobile 305.741.0855

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Secaucus, NJ –Interbrand has announced its 2013 ranking of Best Global Green Brands in which Panasonic was ranked number four. In this year's ranking, Panasonic has moved up two spots from number six, marking the first time that Panasonic has been the highest ranked electronics brand in the report.

'It has been Panasonic's goal to become the number one green innovation company in the electronics industry by our one-hundredth anniversary in 2018,' said Joseph Taylor, President & CEO, Panasonic Corporation of North America. 'I am happy to say that today we have hit an important milestone on the way to that goal.'

In the 2013 Best Global Green Brands report, Panasonic received high scores which catapulted the company from number six, in 2012, to number four in 2013. The foundation of the annual Best Global Green Brands report is Interbrand's annual 100 Best Global Brands report. It is a report that, when published each fall, ranks 100 brands – brands that have a global presence and a record of delivering value to stakeholders. Interbrand then conducts extensive consumer research to capture public perception of the brand's sustainable or green practices and compares that to environmental sustainability performance data. From there, the top fifty brands are selected be included in the 2013 Best Global Green Brands report. Panasonic scored especially well in 'Products & Services', 'Governance' and 'Operations' in the Green Performance category.

Panasonic was also evaluated on company initiatives which stress eco innovation. For instance, in November 2012, Panasonic unveiled a wide range of Eco Navi products, complete with "China Environmental Labeling Type II," the highest environmental protection product certification issued by the Chinese Ministry of Environmental Protection. Panasonic has also announced the manufacture of lithium-ion batteries for Toyota Motor's eQ Electric Vehicle and has launched a Smart Home Energy Management System in Japan. In North America, the company will open a new North American headquarters in New Jersey that will be LEED Platinum Certified, the highest standard for environmental design.

Panasonic Corporation's President Kazuhiro Tsuga set the tone for the company's eco innovation goals in his 2013 CES Opening Keynote Address, highlighting Panasonic's commitment to offer innovative, eco-friendly, and smart solutions. The company's focus is on products that are not simply 'green,' but also enrich lives, creating real value for customers around the world.

For additional information on Interbrand's Best Global Green Brand's 2013 please visit their website here: http://www.interbrand.com/en/best-global-brands/Best-Global-Green-Brands/2013/Best-Global-Green-Brands-2013.aspx

About Panasonic Corporation of North America
Based in Secaucus, NJ, Panasonic Corporation of North America provides a broad line of digital and other electronics products and solutions to meet consumer, business and industrial needs. The company is the principal North American subsidiary of Osaka, Japan-based Panasonic Corporation, and the hub of Panasonic's U.S. branding, marketing, sales, service and R&D operations. In the 2013 Interbrand Annual Best Global Green Brands ranking, the Panasonic brand jumped two spots to number four: http://www.interbrand.com/en/best-global-brands/Best-Global-Green-Brands/2013/Best-Global-Green-Brands-2013.aspx

About Interbrand
Founded in 1974, Interbrand is the world's leading brand consultancy. With nearly 40 offices in 27 countries, Interbrand's combination of rigorous strategy, analytics, and world-class design enables it to assist clients in creating and managing brand value effectively, across all touchpoints, in all market dynamics.

Interbrand is widely recognized for its annual Best Global Brands report (bestglobalbrands.com), the definitive guide to the world's most valuable brands, as well as its Best Global Green Brands report (bestglobalgreenbrands.com), which identifies the gap between customer perception and a brand's performance relative to sustainability. It is also known for having created brandchannel.com, the award winning resource for brand marketing.

For more information on Interbrand, visit interbrand.com.

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In anticipation of 'Man of Steel,' global master toy licensee Mattel unveils its vast toy line, including action figures, vehicles, playsets and collectible figures, highlighted by the fan-favorite and much-anticipated Movie Masters line, which captures the superior accuracy and details of the film's characters. Mattel will also introduce 'Man of Steel' QuickShots, a new way to play with Superman, incorporating elements of flight and strength into the toy. Also supporting 'Man of Steel' are global licensees such as LEGO, with exciting construction sets inspired by memorable scenes from the film; and Rubie's Costume Co., with a new line of 'Man of Steel'-inspired costumes and accessories for both kid and adult fans.

'With a Super Hero as iconic and beloved as Superman, it is no surprise that fans worldwide are excited for Zack Snyder's new vision of this classic story,' said Brad Globe, president, Warner Bros. Consumer Products. 'We are thrilled to be a part of the phenomenon as we work closely with our licensees to offer fans a variety of products that bring 'Man of Steel' to the world beyond the big screen.'

Additional toys, games, and collectibles partners bringing the 'Man of Steel' products to life include Thinkway Toys, with a full role-play line, interactive figure and other engaging toys; Jakks Pacific, with a 31-inch collectible Superman figure; and Cardinal Industries, with games and puzzles; among many other licensees. Enthusiasts also won't want to miss statues from Sideshow Collectibles; authentic prop replicas from The Noble Collection; an 18-inch articulated figure from NECA; fun, stylized plush and vinyl figures from Funko; and high-end creations from Kotobukiya and SquareEnix.

The roster of licensees includes a number of categories, ranging from apparel and accessories, to stationery and publishing. Perennial partner Bioworld brings a line of 'Man of Steel'-inspired apparel and accessories, utilizing a number of graphics and icons; high-end t-shirt label Kinetix offers statement S-Shield t-shirts; New Era Cap Company with a range of hats; and Under Armour with high-end sportswear. Publishers include Insight Editions, with an official 'Man of Steel' guide and a behind-the-scenes look at the film; Titan Books, with the film's official novelization; and HarperCollins, with a range of children's books based on 'Man of Steel.' Additional licensees include Mead Westvaco, Hallmark, Bakery Crafts, and many more.

Around the world, a number of licensees have started to celebrate the debut of 'Man of Steel' with offerings in their local markets. Throughout the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region, partners supporting 'Man of Steel' include TV Mania, FCUK, Prenatal, Aquarapid, Leomil and many others, with fun designs in apparel and accessories. D'Arpèje and Maverix offer tons of outdoor fun with 'Man of Steel' outdoor products; while Pyramid, Proburo, and Cartorama bring the fun indoors, with themed back-to-school and paper products. In Asia and Australia, fans can listen in style with gavio's 'Man of Steel' digital lifestyle collection, or collect their favorite scent with the Heat Group's 'Man of Steel' eau du toilette, among other fun products. In Latin America, apparel from Aurimoda and Distribuidora de Textiles Avante is sure to delight, and kids can't wait to get back-to-school with fun items from Targmex.

Products inspired by the film will be available at retailers worldwide, and at www.WBShop.com.

About 'Man of Steel':
From Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures comes 'Man of Steel,' starring Henry Cavill in the role of Clark Kent/Superman, under the direction of Zack Snyder. The film also stars Amy Adams, Michael Shannon, Kevin Costner, Diane Lane, Laurence Fishburne, Antje Traue, Ayelet Zurer, Christopher Meloni, and Russell Crowe. 'Man of Steel' is produced by Charles Roven, Christopher Nolan, Emma Thomas and Deborah Snyder. The screenplay was written by David S. Goyer from a story by Goyer and Nolan, based upon Superman characters created by Jerry Siegel & Joe Shuster and published by DC Entertainment. Thomas Tull, Lloyd Phillips and Jon Peters are serving as executive producers. The film opens beginning on June 14, 2013, and will be distributed worldwide by Warner Bros. Pictures, a Warner Bros. Entertainment Company.

About Warner Bros. Consumer Products:
Warner Bros. Consumer Products, a Warner Bros. Entertainment Company, is one of the leading licensing and retail merchandising organizations in the world.

About DC Entertainment:
DC Entertainment, home to iconic brands DC Comics (Superman, Batman, Green Lantern, Wonder Woman, The Flash), Vertigo (Sandman, Fables) and MAD, is the creative division charged with strategically integrating its content across Warner Bros. Entertainment and Time Warner. DC Entertainment works in concert with many key Warner Bros. divisions to unleash its stories and characters across all media, including but not limited to film, television, consumer products, home entertainment and interactive games. Publishing thousands of comic books, graphic novels and magazines each year, DC Entertainment is the largest English-language publisher of comics in the world. In January 2012, DC Entertainment, in collaboration with Warner Bros. and Time Warner divisions, launched We Can Be Heroes—a giving campaign featuring the iconic Justice League Super Heroes—to raise awareness and funds to fight the hunger crisis in the Horn of Africa.

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• Escalating heat in your attic
• Damage of personal belonging stored in extreme heat
• The early break down of your roof due to being 'baked'
• Extra moisture causing mold in improperly vented homes

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The Green Product Guide lists a variety of appliances, building materials, interior design products, and consumable goods with their full array of third-party environmental certifications so buyers can avoid green-washing.

New enhancements to the Green Product Guide include additional product categories for home improvement and office products, as well as the GreenScale, a quick read feature. 'One of the best qualities of our website is its ability to evolve,' said Brian Mueller, director of business development. 'The site was designed to meet the demands of our visitors – our goal is to continually add content, products, and features the market requires.' 

The Green Product Guide also incorporates a few other features to assure a quick and easy user experience. The GreenScale helps visitors quickly identify products with multiple green certifications, and our EcoPerk feature helps identify additional environmental benefits which may not require certification. For example, a product made out of bamboo would receive an EcoPerk for being a rapidly renewable material.'Whether you are a consumer searching for home improvement products, or an office manager looking to green your office and breakroom, searching for credible, green products should be fun and easy,' said Mandi Joyner, director of marketing. 'Key features like the GreenScale and EcoPerk make finding the perfect products an exciting experience, not a complicated one.' 

Currently the Green Product Guide features 16 product categories and more than a thousand products. For more information about ProvenSustainable and its resources, visit www.ProvenSustainable.com.

About ProvenSustainable
ProvenSustainable is an online resource for consumers, contractors, associations, and manufacturers who need objective information about environmental products, services and eco-labels. Our mission is to provide clarity and confidence to the green product marketplace by developing a comprehensive sustainable product database that associates manufacturers' green claims with accredited third-party certifications so buyers can avoid 'green-washing.' ProvenSustainable is the only place that combines products with their full array of green certifications, validations, and declarations so consumers can make informed, sustainable buying decisions. ProvenSustainable is the first web-based property launched by EcoTrends, LLC, which is based in Atlanta, Georgia. EcoTrends, LLC is dedicated to the development of new technology for the green product industry.

Find ProvenSustainable
Twitter - @provensustain
Facebook
LinkedIn
www.ProvenSustainable.com   

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With the expanded selection of products, combined with its industry-leading, cutting-edge LED lighting technology cultivated in Japan, Panasonic aims to achieve 15 billion yen in sales from its LED lighting business in Europe, including lamps and devices, in the fiscal year from April 2015 to March 2016.

In Europe, where people take pride in being environmentally conscious, the shift towards energy-efficient LED lighting is well underway. The German business-to-consumer LED lighting market, for example, doubled in size in 2012 compared to the previous year(*2).

Since introducing a 20W equivalent clear-type LED lamp in Europe in 2011, which was followed by a 40W version in 2012, Panasonic has seen steady sales growth in the European LED lighting market. The company is now strengthening the lineup with more offerings in an affordable price range as well as a wide variety of styles, from clear-type bulbs to conventional bulb-shaped lights, candle-shaped lamps and halogen-type lamps.

Panasonic is also expanding its sales channels. The company, which had focused on the business-to-business market until now, is adding DIY shops and mass retailers of home appliances to its sales network. The expansion is currently under way, mostly in Germany, Italy, Austria, Benelux and France, with an aim to further expand the sales network throughout Europe in fiscal year 2015, ending March 2015.

10,000 Panasonic LED light bulbs installed at Prague Castle
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AQUHJagNLok

Panasonic's LED light bulbs have been highly appraised in eco-conscious Europe for their excellence in energy efficiency, long lifespan as well as outstanding design. They were chosen to replace around 10,000 incandescent light bulbs used to light up chandeliers and under the eaves of Prague Castle, helping make the UNESCO World Heritage site in the Czech Republic environmentally friendly and easy to maintain with its historic atmosphere kept intact. The replacement of the incandescent bulbs with energy efficient LED bulbs has led to energy savings of around 77%(*3).

Clear-type LED lamp receives the 2013 Japanese Invention and Innovation Award

In the 2013 Japanese Invention and Innovation Awards organized by the Japan Institute of Invention and Innovation, Panasonic's clear-type LED lamp received the Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Award for the "design of a light emitting diode lamp that cultivates an eco-friendly culture in the world." This product has also received many other coveted design awards, such as the iF Design Award, the Red Dot Design Award and the Universal Design Award in Germany, the IDEA Award in the United States and the Good Design Award in Japan.

Notes:
*1: Some models are on sale already.
*2: Source: "Gfk Consumer Choice report Jan - Dec, 2012".
*3: Comparison of the power consumption of the replaced 10,000 light bulbs and newly installed LED bulbs. (Research carried out by Panasonic)

- The nostalgic glow of LEDs shines at the Prague Castle, a World Heritage site
- Panasonic casts a warm glow over World Heritage sites - Prague Castle -
(Updated a of June 6,2013)

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Sold by Seiko under the Seiko brand, Epson was the company responsible for designing and developing the product. Epson set about its task by seeking to create an original product that combined both superior functionality and design.

A new product concept

Watches are precision instruments worn for lengthy periods, and manufacturers focus on functionality, convenience, comfort and design when creating new products. The new GPS solar watch, however, must also receive positioning signals from a GPS satellite orbiting 20,000 km above the Earth's surface, but for design reasons cannot include a high-capacity solar battery. Epson's design team therefore set about trying to find the correct balance between functionality and design.

Developing a new low-power GPS module and battery control IC

Epson succeeded in finding this balance by leveraging the compact, energy-saving and high-precision technologies that it has accumulated over many years. One of the issues faced by the designers is that the GPS devices commonly used in smartphones and other such products consume a considerable amount of electricity. To meet the challenge, the team created an original GPS module that consumes only 20% of the energy of regular GPS modules, and which uses the same technology as the Epson GPS running monitor currently on the market. Epson has a long history of designing semiconductors and other components that do not exist elsewhere, and took on the difficult task of developing a new reliable power source that could provide a stable and continuous supply of solar power to the GPS device and other components. For the Seiko Astron, Epson designed a lithium ion battery that would act as an internal secondary circuit capable of ensuring a constant supply of electricity at peak usage times. Another development was a new battery protection IC that controls the recharging and supply of electricity from the lithium ion battery, and another new IC that reduces energy consumption by 90%.The latter was necessary because no such IC existed that was suitable for watches.

Antenna shape the key to data reception and design

The hardest part of developing the Quartz Astron was balancing the need for a highly sensitive data reception function with the need for a classy exterior design required for such a product. Epson achieved this balance by completely redesigning the antenna that receives data from the GPS satellite.

The antenna is a difficult component because it needs to be mounted in a way to ensure it doesn't communicate with other components, and also because metal casing causes its sensitivity to decline considerably. Epson solved this by designing an original ring antenna (fig.1). The figure below shows how the Seiko Astron achieves both classy design and sensitivity to GPS signals, with a ceramic bezel used as the casing for the ring-shaped antenna. Epson's decision to incorporate the antenna into the design process from the outset resulted in a final product of superior quality.

The Seiko Astron is a magnificent watch that boasts a beautiful shape. Based on Epson's rich experience of designing watches, the product achieves levels of design excellence and reliability fitting of a truly groundbreaking product.

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• Visual and audible alarms that signals temperature fluctuations or if the door has been left open
• A touch control panel for temperature control and interior light
• Luxury maple trim shelving and racks
• One shelf that holds x4 75 litre bottles and two solid shelves to accommodate varied size and shaped bottles

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PRO-VÄXA is an advanced hair loss vitamin clinically tested and proven to restore hair growth without invasive treatments and negative side effects.

PRO-VÄXA is the result of extensive research and development by Robert Carlson, MD, FACS of Sarasota, FL. After many years as a heart surgeon and advocate for preventative healthcare, Dr. Carlson wanted to help people overcome hair loss and hair thinning.

Dr. Carlson's PRO-VÄXA has been carefully formulated to treat the underlying physiological causes of receding hair lines, lost hair volume and impaired hair re-growth. PRO-VÄXA counteracts the most common causes of hair loss and hair thinning such as stress, hormonal changes, genetics and inadequate nutrition.

Since PRO-VÄXA  is a completely natural hair loss remedy, patients don't need to be concerned about nasty side effects. This is a very important, as hair loss patient Tom explains 'Since my father and grandfather were nearly bald, I wasn't too surprised when my hair began receding in my mid 30's. Surprised, no, but hate it, yes. I've been on a long journey trying many products over the last five years including topical solutions, nasty medications with side effects all to no avail.'

Tom, who was part of PRO-VÄXA's clinical study states, 'I began taking PRO-VÄXA with some reservation as nothing else had worked. After 2 months, the channels in my scalp filled in and I have a hairline again that's not mid-way back on my head. This is a great product. Highly recommend.'

After one month of taking PRO-VÄXA hair loss vitamins, patients can look forward to a significant reduction in hair loss. Over the following months, hair re-growth will improve and hair will become thicker and stronger.

Dr. Carlson firmly believes in PRO-VÄXA and offers a money back guarantee. Anyone that takes PRO-VÄXA as prescribed for 90 days will receive a full refund if there isn't an improvement in hair regrowth.
 
 

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One of the biggest differences is the amount of soil deposited in many commercial carpets compared to a residential setting. Carpets in a commercial environment can have soil loads 10 to 50 times greater than the average residential carpet.

This type of soil load can be extremely difficult to rinse out, so the need for a cleaning tool to thoroughly extract this soil is very important.

Linton's Carpet Cleaning Introduces the RV360i Rotary Jet Extraction Tool

The RV360i is a rotary jet extraction tool that makes hundreds of cleaning passes a minute, compared to the 30 cleaning passes a minute a traditional wand can make.  With the RV360i Linton's Carpet Cleaning can now flush a much larger amount of soil out of your carpet than with a wand.

According to Linton Becker, owner of Linton's Carpet Cleaning, this more thorough flushing leads to cleaner carpets and less soil wicking back up the tips of the fiber than with the typical wand cleaning. This leads to better looking carpets that stay cleaner and happier clients.

For more information about Linton's Carpet Cleaning and the RV360i Rotary Jet Extraction tool you can visit their website at http://vancouverwacarpetcleaners.net.

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'Many who exercise understand the power of protein as part of a daily regimen, but most who exercise think it is limited only to the body building and sculpting fans.  This is not the case,' said Dick Cortes, Owner of Protein Powder Daily.

One of the best and most healthful ways to get ample amounts of protein is to use a powder.  Protein powders, particularly whey concentrates, are cheap and perfect for the wallet-conscious lifter or body builder.  Those who live a strict vegan lifestyle may opt for soy-based proteins for the same effect.  Whey isolate is more expensive, but lactose-free and easier to digest than concentrate.

'Ultimately, the decision about protein powder rests in your hands and health, but any trainer will tell you the importance of daily protein.  Powder is only one way to get the best in protein,' said Cortes.

Since so many miss the importance of regular, high and lean protein in their diets, Cortes created Protein Powder Daily to share tips and insights into the advantages of protein powder when consumed as part of a daily routine and ritual for athletes and body sculptors.

'Each product is different, so paying attention to the labels is vital.  Read them before you buy and ask around the gym what other people use for their daily protein powder supplements,' Cortes added.

For more information, visit http://www.proteinpowderdaily.com and watch their YouTube channel as they showcase protein powder products on a regular basis just like this one at http://youtu.be/RjL344dua18 . By the way, check their cheat sheet on   http://www.squidoo.com/what-protein-powder-to-use

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Cheeky Wishlist is a Facebook application that gives users the ability to share their desired list of gifts with their friends and also invite them to create their own lists.

Cheeky Wishlists gives users the ability to choose from over 2.5 million products from over 180 UK stores. This gives it a very wide appeal amongst users of all ages and tastes. Some of the stores that Cheeky Wishlist works with include HMV, House of Fraser, Very, Boots and Boohoo.

One use of Cheeky Wishlist that's proven to be very popular is the ability to create a list for wedding gifts. On their website, there is the ability to search for gifts either by item name, brand or store which makes it very simple and easy for users to find what they're looking for. There's also a feature that allows other users to see when a gift has already been purchased on somebody's list which helps to avoid any embarrassment of people purchasing the same gift.

Cheeky Wishlist has a lot of potential for growth since it's based around the concept of sharing. Facebook users, once they've installed the application can then send an invitation to their Facebook friends. Users are also able to send an invite by email or other social network sites such as Twitter. 

About
The aim of Cheeky Wishlist is to give people the chance to give and receive the perfect gift regardless of the occasion. The site has been operational for a few months and has already attracted a good number of users. 

Cheeky Wishlist is owned and operated by Steve Witt and Ian Beevis.

For more information on Cheeky Wishlist go to http://www.cheekywishlist.co.uk/

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It takes you step, by step, by step from interviewing lenders, getting the loan, negotiating, and gives you a list of questions that you can use in the whole process. I especially found the questions to ask brokers and the checklists provided in the book to be very helpful.'   -Dennis Carroll
 
'This book was very informative and easy to understand. I knew very little about the mortgage process until I read this. Now I won't leave home without it. I highly recommend it for all home owners and all interested in getting financing in the future.'    -Sherrie Gant -Author
 
For More Information: This book is free now until the 5th of June. So be sure to pick it up.
For more questions or to schedule an interview about this press release please contact Steve Fata, Editor, at (561) 629-5701 or email  info@tacb.org  
 
About The Author:  Karen Simpson-Hankins is a 37 yr ex-Mortgage Broker turns Mortgage Advocate, Host of the NEW talk radio program 'Surviving the Credit Crisis, Author of 'Need Mortgage Info Now!', Speaker.
 
Over her career, Hankins has focused on acquiring the best possible loan she can deliver at the best possible price for every client that crosses her path. She left the mortgage industry in late 2011, because the mortgage industry no longer supported her values with the way consumers were being treated. But she has since realized that she can help more individuals by inspiring change within the industry than being outside the industry! Now, she works one-on-one with consumers as a home loan consultant, coach and consumer advocate to help them garner a better deal on every home purchase or refinance.

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For passengers spending time at Copenhagen Airport before their flight, it is not a bad idea to pamper themselves with fragrances, cosmetics and skincare products from Tax Free. Beauty products are not only 20% less at Copenhagen Airport than in shops in the rest of Denmark, they are also cheaper than elsewhere in Scandinavia, shows a price check by Norwegian newspaper Aftenposten. In the price check, the newspaper compares duty- and tax-free prices at Copenhagen Airport with prices at Stockholm Arlanda in Sweden and Norwegian airports (Oslo Airport Gardermoen, Flesland, Værnes, Kjevik and Sola).

"Price is a very important parameter for us. Our price guarantee for fragrances and cosmetics means that customers can rest assured that our prices are 20% below normal city prices," said Sören Borch, CEO of Heinemann Retail APS, the operator of Copenhagen Airport Tax Free.

Copenhagen Airport's Carsten Nørland, VP, Sales & Marketing, adds: "At Copenhagen Airport we make every effort to give travellers extraordinary travel experiences. Attractive prices are a key element, but it is also important for us to inspire and give passengers experiences beyond their expectations. The new Tax Free concept is a good example of how we focus on extraordinary experiences.'

Duty- and tax-free prices are highest in Norway
Prices of spirits are marginally lower at Stockholm Arlanda than at Copenhagen Airport. For example, a bottle of Masi Campofiorin wine is EUR 1.33 less in Sweden. On the other hand, passengers have to queue up at Systembolaget at Stockholm Arlanda, as spirits may not be sold together with other products at the Swedish airport.

The country with the highest duty- and tax-free prices is Norway: All products in the price check were more expensive at Oslo Gardermoen than in both Sweden and Denmark.

See Aftenposten's price check here: http://reise.aftenposten.no/reise/Se-hvor-du-finner-de-billigste-taxfreevarene-i-Skandinavia-43268.html#.UZssVbX0Hh5

Facts about Copenhagen Airport Tax Free

• The new concept at Copenhagen Airport Tax Free is full of special inspiration areas focusing on new, extraordinary products and brands. The ambition is to give travellers the opportunity to get even closer to the products.

• The new Beauty Bar offers free pampering by way of light beauty treatments with products from one of the many brands. The brands and treatments offered change every second month.

• As one of the only airports in Europe, Copenhagen Airport features a Tax Free Chanel Espace with the much coveted 'Les Exclusifs de Chanel' perfumes. The 12 fragrances are presented in identical bottles and have been developed by leading Chanel perfumers, one of them Ernest Beaux, best know for having developed Chanel Nº 5. Later on, Jacques Polge – who works exclusively as a perfumer for Chanel – developed fragrances such as Coco, Egoïste and Allure.

• Copenhagen Airport Tax Free is the only store in the Nordic region that offers the exclusive 'La Collection Privée' from Christian Dior – a range of rare, authentic and elegant fragrances for men and women created using carefully selected and noble raw materials. The collection reflects the knowhow and talent of perfumer François Demachy in developing fragrances with inspiration from the unique traditions of the House of Dior.

• 'Naturals' is a new area of the duty- and tax-free store that focuses on the natural beauty trend featuring a broad range of natural cosmetics and skincare products from leading brands such as Kiehl's, L'Occitane, Tromborg, Origins, Rituals and Linden Leaves .

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Abbie Chueng is an online marketing consultant and a huge part of the Shim Sham Kitchen site and its parent Shim Sham Life.  She is happy to launch another section of reviews for the Shim Sham Kitchen website, this time for those researching small pressure cookers for their kitchen.

"When our site founder asked me to launch a section on pressure cookers, it was definitely educational for me.  I have always wondered how people cooked meat so tender and juicy that it falls right off the bones.  Now, I know.  It is those great pressure cooker recipes for meat preparation that does this, and it was quite fascinating reading about it.  And as I did more research, I realized how easy it really is to use and buy pressure cookers.  I am very excited to launch these pressure cooker reviews."

"With the increased awareness about health living and healthy eating, awareness of food preparation at home is increasing.  And with it, curiosity about the various kitchen preparation practices is increasing. Finding the best pressure cooker and a cheap pressure cooker seemed to be a great market to serve."  Cheung states.  "And it has been very educational for me. Learning the difference between stainless steel pressure cookers compared to aluminum pressure cookers.  As well as finding out the best pressure cooker manufacturer is one I had never heard of which are the Presto pressure cookers which are highly rated and favored by owners."

Cheung continues to state that especially in this busy day and age of exposure to proper eating and proper diets, there are going to be increasing numbers of families and individuals returning back to the kitchen for their own delicious food preparation.  That is why Cheung is very excited to work with Shim Sham Kitchen as a authority site for kitchen appliances and to launch the new section of pressure cooker ratings and reviews.

For more details, visit ShimShamKitchen.com.

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About The Author:  Karen Simpson-Hankins is a 37 yr ex-Mortgage Broker turns Mortgage Advocate, Host of the NEW talk radio program 'Surviving the Credit Crisis, Author of 'Need Mortgage Info Now!', Speaker.
 
Over her career, Hankins has focused on acquiring the best possible loan she can deliver at the best possible price for every client that crosses her path. She left the mortgage industry in late 2011, because the mortgage industry no longer supported her values with the way consumers were being treated. But she has since realized that she can help more individuals by inspiring change within the industry than being outside the industry! Now, she works one-on-one with consumers as a home loan consultant, coach and consumer advocate to help them garner a better deal on every home purchase or refinance.

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First, budgeting money correctly for a charity that is important to you or means something to you is important. When it comes time to give, you will be inspired to help out a cause that you really care about. Narrow down the organization to something you feel will experience the greatest impact of your gift. Also, finding an organization that has the same goals as you can be beneficial, especially if they have a program where they match donations. If your company matches donations, this can greatly increase the impact of your contribution, making the gift felt on an even larger scale.

When considering the benefits you will experience, make sure that all the charities are proper 501(c)3 organizations, meaning that they are registered with the IRS as tax-exempt organizations. If they are not, then your contribution won't be tax-deductible. A last tip for donating to charity that Dr. J.T. Houk  provides is to get a feel for how the charity will use your contribution or what they spend donations on.  Any charitable donation will always be appreciated, no matter how large or small the contribution.

About Dr. J.T. Dock Houk

Dr. J.T. Dock Houk, JD, PhD, CPhD, AKA 'Dock,' is the CEO of the International Philanthropic Institute and founder of National Heritage Foundation (NHF). The NHF, which he began in 1968, is one of the largest charities of its kind in the world and has brought all the advantages of a public foundation to family donors. Dr. Houk is an originator in the field of fundraising for charities, known as 'Philanthropic Marketing.' A graduate of Brown University and the University of Economics Helsinki (Fulbright), he earned his JD from LaSalle University.

Dock Houk's life is like Walter Mitty's life in his dreams, but unlike Walter Mitty's in that he has actually lived them. J.T. Dock Houk has been at some or other in his life a variety of things ranging from paperboy all the way up to practicing attorney and naval officer.

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