At the heart of the New Buick Regal CXL Turbo is a 2.0L ECOTEC® DOHC Variable Valve Timing (VVT) intercooled turbocharged engine with direct cylinder fuel injection. With 220 hp and 258 lb-ft of torque, its dual-scroll turbo technology generates nearly instantaneous acceleration.

Regal CXL Turbo's available class-exclusive Interactive Drive Control System offers two selectable modes that adjust suspension, steering, throttle, transmission and stability systems in real time to personalize your driving experience. It continuously adjusts handling, while four-channel anti-lock braking, traction control and StabiliTrak stability control speak to each other to optimize Regal's response to every inch of the road.

Engage the Interactive Drive Control and your ride suddenly becomes dynamic and highly responsive. It optimizes Regal's stability at high speeds for spirited driving, re-calibrates the suspension and steering response for tight curves and increases the powertrain's reaction to the accelerator and Driver Shift Control tap shifting.

Regal packs a lot of entertainment power as well. With an available Harman Kardon 320-watt, nine-speaker premium sound system, your ears will be in for quite a ride.

Every speaker is positioned to optimize Regal's unique acoustical environment.

And what good is performance if you can't share it with friends That's why we gave Regal plenty of room for five with leather-appointed French-seam stitched seats throughout and heated ones up front.

Buick said, 'The idea was to push Regal as far as it would go. We never stopped. The adrenaline-surging Regal GS concept is proof that Regal CXL and Regal CXL Turbo aren't simply the end of the Buick performance story. But rather, just the beginning. Watch out. The future is coming fast.'

The All New Buick Regal is just the right vehicle at the right time for South Florida. Buick could not have timed its launch better, many South Floridians are coming back to domestic cars because of the great vehicles that they have been offering in the past few years and we think the New Buick Regal will be the biggest hit yet!

Leading the South Eastern U.S. market with Buick, Pontiac and GMC sales, Sheehan has set a goal to lead the country in Buick and GMC sales, and based upon their track record of sales volume and trophy case full of Jack Smith performance awards, their goal is well within reach. South Florida and Sheehan may be a perfect combination for Buick and their lineup of world class luxury vehicles.

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Rocklin, Ca. March 11, 2010 - Franck Family Dental in Rocklin California announced today the launch of a new online dental education series. The video series will provide families with informed information on good dental practices that help keep teeth healthy and promote good overall health.

The first video in the series is now available not only for Dr. Franck's patients, but for everyone visiting Dr. Franck's YouTube channel 'RocklinDentist'.

'We are excited to launch this new educational series and have it available to our patients and their families', commented Dr. Franck. 'Online video makes providing important dental information to the whole family so easy'.

The series will provide families with the latest information on good dental care that helps keep their teeth and gums healthy for life.

The first video in the series 'New Years Resolutions for Healthy Teeth' covers the foundation of good dental health with 7 simple tips.
1. Regular teeth brushing.
2. Importance of using fluoride toothpaste
3. Why you should change your toothbrush every 3 months
4. Properly floss your teeth
5. The importance of using a mouth rinse.
6. Why you should eat healthy meals and snacks
7. The need to visit your dentist for regular checkups.

The video can be viewed on Dr. Franck's YouTube channel at:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=To-rSIxlr7Q

To access the video and a transcript, visit the Franck Family Dental web site:
http://www.franckfamilydental.com/rocklin-dentist-articles.html

The next video in the series will cover 'Dental Emergencies and Kids'. Kids will with be kids, and this video will cover what to do when those unexpected emergencies happen. The video will be available in the coming month.

About Franck Family Dental:
Frank Family Dental provides family and cosmetic dentistry in Rocklin & Roseville California, and Sacramento metro areas. Frank Family Dental treats families with a caring, and personal touch for all of their dental health care. Kasi Franck, DDS has a Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Southern California (USC). Dr. Franck is a member of the Sacramento District Dental Society, California Dental Association and the American Dental Association. For more information visit http://www.FranckFamilyDental.com or call 916-415-1913

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"This study was one of the first to look at supermarket availability across the urban-rural continuum, and the findings suggest that policies to increase healthful food availability may need to differ depending on urban influence," said David Dzewaltowski, K-State professor and department head of kinesiology.

Dzewaltowski and Paula Ford, assistant professor of public health sciences at the University of Texas at El Paso, published the study in the January issue of Obesity, a research journal. Ford led the project as a doctoral student at K-State.

Research has shown that a lack of nearby food stores that offer healthful items contributes to higher incidences of obesity for consumers. Studies also have shown that low-income residents have an improved quality of diet when larger grocery stores and supermarkets are available. That's because these stores often supply consumers with healthful foods at a lower cost compared to small grocery and convenience stores.

Dzewaltowski said most studies that have investigated links between food environments and obesity have relied upon census tracts or ZIP codes for analysis. However, this can lead to faulty results. The K-State study used a statewide, geographically referenced dataset of Kansans participating in the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children from October 2004 to December 2006.

"Previous research assumes that most people shop within their own census tract or ZIP code," Ford said. "However, other studies have found that most people shop outside of their census tract. By examining the number of stores within a 1- to 3-mile radius of these women's homes, we were able to get a more accurate and realistic assessment of supermarket availability."

To be eligible for the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program, a recipient must be a pregnant, breastfeeding or postpartum woman with children younger than 5 years old and a household income less than 185 percent of the federally designated poverty level. The researchers' data included each woman's body mass index.

The study included only socioeconomically disadvantaged women because they are at greater risk of obesity than are wealthier women. They also are likely to be more dependent on nearby grocery stores and supermarkets because of limited transportation options and fewer economic resources, Ford said.

The researchers looked at the availability of food stores -- specifically convenience and grocery stores and supermarkets -- located within a radius of 1, 3 or 5 miles of the women's residences. The women's homes also were categorized as being in a rural, micropolitan or metropolitan area. The first item the researchers examined was the availability of these stores in the different areas.

The findings showed significant geographic disparities regarding the availability of supermarkets. However, the majority of the women lived within 1 mile of a small grocery store. Dzewaltowski said this is important because previous studies have indicated that rural areas are food deserts where low-income residents have to travel far to access healthful foods.

The number and types of stores available differed in the metropolitan, micropolitan and rural areas. Rural low-income women had 74 percent fewer supermarkets and 55 percent fewer small grocery stores available within a 1-mile radius as compared to women in metropolitan areas. Yet the number of convenience stores per 10,000 residents was highest in rural areas.

The researchers also looked at how the availability of different food stores contributed to area residents' obesity. They found that the availability and density of food stores was not associated with obesity in metropolitan and rural areas. However, contrary to previous studies, the findings showed that the presence of a supermarket is not protective against obesity for women in these areas. Women who resided in micropolitan areas in Kansas had an 18 percent increase in obesity risk when living within a 1-mile radius of a supermarket. The presence of small grocery and convenience stores also was associated with an increased risk of obesity.

Dzewaltowski said the findings indicate that the choice of supermarkets may be a more relevant issue than the availability of supermarkets. The findings also suggest that most of the low-income women reside within the urban cluster of the micropolitan areas and are likely to be exposed to multiple fast food restaurants and other high-caloric density eating opportunities, which are often absent in rural areas.

The researchers said policies that increase the accessibility of healthful foods at small grocery stores might be a promising strategy for reducing the higher prevalence of obesity in rural areas.

The research was supported by a grant from the Sunflower Foundation: Health Care for Kansans.

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SAN MATEO, Calif.-March 10, 2010—Redbeacon, a website allowing consumers to receive price quotes and book appointments for virtually any local service, announced today a strategic partnership with BigTent, the leading platform for trusted parenting groups.

BigTent members will now be able to initiate local service requests, such as for house painters, dog walkers, and plumbers directly from within their groups on BigTent. The cobranded experience will be powered by Redbeacon and will include the ability for BigTent members to share endorsements for specific service professionals with fellow members of their BigTent group.

'Online communities, such as parents groups powered by BigTent, are a natural place to turn in the search for high quality local service professionals, which is what makes this such a powerful partnership' said Ethan Anderson, Cofounder of Redbeacon. 'We think this partnership will allow Redbeacon to reach the critical Moms demographic responsible for taking care of so many household and family service needs.'

'From PTAs to parenting groups, our members are already organically sharing recommendations, resources and advice about local services with their most trusted groups. Our partnership with Redbeacon provides a whole new way to leverage these trusted recommendations and saves our members time and energy. We're thrilled to provide this added service to our groups' said Laney Whitcanack, Cofounder and COO of BigTent.

Initially, the partnership will be limited to a trial with 100 of BigTent's San Francisco Bay Area groups. If the trial is successful, the offering may be rolled out more broadly to thousands of BigTent Groups throughout the country.

About Redbeacon:
Redbeacon is a revolutionary new approach to finding local services through the Internet. At www.redbeacon.com, consumers request everyday services and receive price quotes from qualified local service professionals. After comparing price quotes, business profiles, credentials, ratings and reviews, consumers schedule appointments online with the service professional they like best. The product was created by three seasoned Internet veterans from Google, Ethan Anderson, Yaron Binur and Aaron Lee, who saw the need to improve online local search. Redbeacon launched at the prestigious TechCrunch50 Conference, where it took the top prize. Redbeacon opened its doors to consumers to request services in the Bay Area on October 14, 2009.

About BigTent:
BigTent is where trusted groups connect online. The platform for family-friendly organizations strengthens group involvement and simplifies group management. By combining the best of today's social networking features with group management tools, BigTent helps real-world communities share, communicate and organize online and in-person. Free to members and groups, BigTent is supported by sponsorships, value added services and engagement marketing programs. Founded in 2006, the company is headquartered in San Francisco and currently hosts parents groups, PTAs, schools, neighborhood groups, scouting troops, hobby clubs, professional and alumni associations, and other community groups nationwide. For more information about BigTent, please visit: www.bigtent.com.

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SAN MATEO, Calif.-March 10, 2010—Redbeacon, the 2009 TechCrunch50 winner, today announces the launch of its new Friendly Advice feature which will allow users to ask their Facebook friends for advice on which service professional to select for their job. With the launch of this feature, Redbeacon makes it easier than ever to utilize the opinions of friends and family members when choosing between local service professionals.

When users request local services, such as personal trainers, photographers, or handymen through Redbeacon, they are presented with a number of proposals from local businesses and freelancers, along with proposed appointment times for each. In order to make the selection process easier, Redbeacon users are now presented with the option to notify their friends on Facebook to give them advice on which service professional to use. Friends can vote whether they like or dislike an offer, and leave comments explaining why. Furthermore, for each service professional under consideration, Redbeacon indicates which professional associations and community groups endorse them, and shows ratings and reviews from many popular services, such as Yelp, Google, and Yahoo.

Combining the popularity of social networking with the usefulness of getting advice from trusted friends, the Friendly Advice makes booking local services a fun and interactive experience.

"The really exciting thing about our launch of Friendly Advice today is it brings Redbeacon into the social sphere. It's no longer enough to simply show static information about a business, or ratings and reviews from complete strangers. People want to see opinions of those they know and trust, and we're the first website to enable customers to invite their social network to help them choose the best professional to handle their local service need,' says Redbeacon co-founder Ethan Anderson.

The launch of Friendly Advice also marks a response to the general trend of using social media to gain advice from friends and family in all aspects of life. According to a recent study from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 51 percent of questions posted to social networks are soliciting recommendations or opinions. This is just another indicator that social networks are increasingly becoming a key place to share advice and opinions.

Since its launch in October 2009, Redbeacon has offered a new way to find local services by showing users price quotes from service businesses and professionals in their area, and allowing them to book their appointments online.

'Our mission at Redbeacon is to help consumers find the best possible service professionals to handle their local service needs. Our announcement today moves us one step closer to our goal of providing customers with all of the information they need to make the right choice every time,' says Anderson.

About Redbeacon:
Redbeacon is a revolutionary new approach to finding local services through the Internet. At www.redbeacon.com, consumers request everyday services and receive price quotes from qualified local service professionals. After comparing price quotes, business profiles, credentials, ratings and reviews, consumers schedule appointments online with the service professional they like best. The product was created by three seasoned Internet veterans from Google, Ethan Anderson, Yaron Binur and Aaron Lee, who saw the need to improve online local search. Redbeacon launched at the prestigious TechCrunch50 Conference, where it took the top prize. Redbeacon opened its doors to consumers to request services in the Bay Area on October 14, 2009.

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DALLAS - Kimberly-Clark Corporation (NYSE:KMB) today announced the national launch of Kleenex Hand Towels - an innovative solution that delivers one clean, fresh, dry towel every time consumers wash their hands in the home bathroom. The single-use, disposable bathroom hand towel from the Kleenex brand provides consumers a unique new product that addresses consumers' growing concern with hand hygiene and is a means to help maintain their families' health and wellness.

In the U.S. alone, people dry their hands on cloth bathroom towels approximately 200 billion times per year. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines for hand washing recommends hand drying with a single-use towel, but consumers have not had a practical alternative to traditional cloth hand towels in their home bathrooms - until now.

Kleenex Hand Towels are designed to address this unmet need. The product's unique, Cottony-Soft base sheet is free of inks, dyes and fragrances and highly absorbent - drying hands effectively, with enough capacity in the brand's proprietary, absorbent Dry-Touch fibers for secondary quick clean-ups around the bathroom sink. Kleenex Hand Towels' flexible packaging complements bathroom décor and space limitations, allowing the product to be placed on a towel bar or countertop. The Pop-Up delivery system always keeps one clean, fresh, dry towel conveniently at hand.

"Consumers know that even after they are washed, hands are only as clean as the towel used to dry them," said Gordon Knapp, president, Kimberly-Clark North Atlantic Family Care. "Kleenex Hand Towels are a first-of-its-kind solution that leverages K-C's and the Kleenex brand's strengths in translating consumer insights into product design and technology to offer a real alternative to less hygienic, shared bathroom cloth hand towels.

"The Kleenex brand created the facial tissue category more than 80 years ago by offering consumers a replacement for cloth handkerchiefs. Building on that legacy the brand is now delivering an alternative solution to cloth bathroom hand towels with Kleenex Hand Towels. This new solution represents genuine innovation and a solid growth opportunity for the brand, K-C and our retail customers."

Kleenex Hand Towels performed well in preliminary testing with consumers. Approximately two-thirds said they would use Kleenex Hand Towels as a substitute for cloth towels, and more than 90 percent reacted favorably to how the product and package design looked in their bathrooms.

"Based on early consumer feedback, we believe Kleenex Hand Towels will receive a positive reception from moms who are germ conscious, appreciate the convenience of disposable paper products, and make a clean and orderly bathroom a top cleaning priority," said Ann Vanevenhoven, Kleenex senior brand manager.

"In January, we tested consumer reception of the new Kleenex brand product by debuting it on the QVC shopping channel. During its first seven minutes of being on-air, we sold approximately 3,000 cases of Kleenex Hand Towels. A second airing yielded an additional 4,200 cases. By the time we complete this program we anticipate a total of 14,800 cases being sold on the QVC channel," said Vanevenhoven.

K-C plans to raise national consumer awareness and trial of the new Kleenex Hand Towels this Spring with an integrated marketing program that includes print and TV advertising, direct-to-consumer online communications and blogging outreach, sampling, FSIs, experiential marketing and public relations activities.

Kleenex Hand Towels will be widely available at major U.S. retail locations in March at a suggested manufacturer's retail price of approximately $3.00 for a box of 60 towels.

About the Kleenex Brand

The world's first and America's best-selling facial tissue, the Kleenex brand is recognized by families in more than 150 countries. Invented in 1924, Kleenex brand facial tissues were initially marketed as a sanitary way to remove cold cream and makeup. Once advertising was shifted to emphasize the product's use as a disposable handkerchief, however, sales soared. Always the innovative leader, Kleenex brand facial tissue has met the unmet needs of consumers for more than 80 years with products that provide the essential and uplifting touch that makes life better.

About Kimberly-Clark

Kimberly-Clark and its well known global brands are an indispensable part of life for people in more than 150 countries. Every day, 1.3 billion people - nearly a quarter of the world's population - trust K-C brands and the solutions they provide to enhance their health, hygiene and well-being. With brands such as Kleenex, Scott, Huggies, Pull-Ups, Kotex and Depend, Kimberly-Clark holds the No.1 or No. 2 share position in more than 80 countries. To keep up with the latest K-C news and to learn more about the company's 138-year history of innovation, visit www.kimberly-clark.com.

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NEW YORK — With new shopping behavior data and demographic trends indicating that an enduring shift has taken place as a result of the recent economic downturn, retailers and suppliers will need to adapt to consumers' new shopping behaviors to succeed in today's evolved marketplace and during the post-recession recovery, according to a new report from PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (PwC) and Retail Forward, a Kantar Retail company, entitled The New Consumer Behavior Paradigm: Permanent or Fleeting?

As outlined in the report, shoppers will be more deliberate and purposeful in their spending, as conspicuous consumption will give way to more conscious or practical consumerism. Rampant deal-seeking will be replaced by more purchase selectivity and the use of shopping techniques and tools discovered during the recession. Additionally, the affluent segment of Generation X and the young Generation Y will lead spending in the recovery.

'The recession has tempered the rampant and excessive consumption, giving way to more mindful choices as shoppers increasingly seek out online and mobile coupons, comparison shopping sites, and loyalty and rewards programs,' said Lisa Feigen Dugal, PricewaterhouseCoopers U.S. retail and consumer practice leader. 'As consumers become more invested with using these tools in their shopping experience, retailers will need to adapt their strategies to appeal to this new generation of consumers.'

According to the report, retailers need to make promotion and savings-related information more easily accessible across all shopper touch points. Furthermore, the explosion of online resources and new mobile phone shopping apps has made it easier than ever for consumers to find a specific item. This makes it imperative for retailers and manufacturers to optimize their search engine and paid search vehicle activities.

Era of Pragmatic Consumption Remains
In assessing the new shopping environment, the report emphasizes that although shoppers will retain some of their recession-induced behaviors, the post-recession shopper will be characterized as purposeful, rather than panicked. Today's consumer will practice a more reasoned and rational trading down with deal-seeking behaviors like coupons and comparison shopping remaining post-recession.

As shoppers' 'wants' are steadily reintroduced into the equation, trading-down behavior related to the choice of retailer, product, or brand will lose some traction in the recovery. However, private label brands will remain a significant factor due to their increasingly higher quality and low cost since retailers don't have to advertise or promote them to the same degree as national brands.

Research findings included in The New Consumer Behavior Paradigm indicate that one-fifth of consumers will continue to forgo buying items that seem too expensive, resulting in a contraction for the luxury and gourmet foods markets. The emergence of a more thoughtful approach to spending on luxury and non-discretionary goods means shoppers will place a premium on goods that have qualities of timeliness, usefulness, and versatility.

'Although we're starting to see signs of shoppers getting tired of trading down, they remain cognizant of today's economic realities and need to balance that with personal desires to reward themselves,' said Mary Brett Whitfield, senior vice president at Kantar Retail. 'Retailers and suppliers can take advantage of this 'frugal fatigue' and offer affordable do-it-yourself alternatives to pricier products. For example, an at-home substitute to an expensive spa treatment or restaurant-quality meal takeout options that replace dining out will resonate with consumers during the post-recession.'

Generation X and Y to Fuel Post Recession Recovery
In the past two recessions, Baby Boomers quickly led the recovery. However, this group has been hit hard by the recession at a point in life when their financial commitments loom large and retirement is on the horizon. Marketers will need to look to the smaller Gen X generation and large Gen Y population to fuel growth in the initial stages of the post-recession recovery. Among Gen X, one segment that will have a meaningful positive impact on spending is "up-market affluents" given their life stage needs and above-average spending potential.

A higher proportion of Gen Y's income is discretionary as a result of fewer debts and a less-urgent need to accumulate wealth in the immediate term relative to older shoppers. Furthermore, as this generation is accustomed to instant gratification and demands the latest gadgets, spending on technology staples–like MP3 players and smart phones–will remain a priority and create unique opportunities for tech-oriented retailers.

Feigen Dugal added, 'Retailers and suppliers must realize that there will not be a wholesale return to previous shopping patterns and behaviors. To succeed during the recovery, they will need to recognize that some shopper segments will still be in a 'recession' shopping mode. They must make sure consumer wants are aligned with the marketplace and turn more 'need to have' desires into the 'must have' needs of Gen X and Gen Y shoppers."

For more information and to download an electronic copy of The New Consumer Behavior Paradigm: Permanent or Fleeting?, visit www.pwc.com/us/retail or www.retailforward.com.

About PricewaterhouseCoopers
PricewaterhouseCoopers (www.pwc.com) provides industry-focused assurance, tax and advisory services to build public trust and enhance value for its clients and their stakeholders. More than 163,000 people in 151 countries across our network share their thinking, experience and solutions to develop fresh perspectives and practical advice.

"PricewaterhouseCoopers" refers to PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP or, as the context requires, the PricewaterhouseCoopers global network or other member firms of the network, each of which is a separate and independent legal entity.

About Kantar Retail
Kantar Retail (www.kantarretail.com) is a global retail insights and consulting business that works with clients to transform the behavior of consumers, shoppers and retailers. Kantar Retail serves the world's leading retailers and manufacturers and has offices in 15 markets around the globe. By combining the resources of Cannondale, Glendinning, MVI and Retail Forward, the company solves client issues from tactical to strategic and provides organizations with the skills and capabilities to act. Kantar Retail offers clients better internal alignment and project efficiency, from insight through strategy to activation, and across marketing through category management to sales. Kantar Retail is headquartered in London and is part of the Kantar Group of WPP.

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The new blog will feature company news, the latest tips for reducing home energy usage and original, objectively reported content about the local area green scene, such as interviews with community leaders and links to government incentives for area residents.

'Homeowners look to us for answers,' Mr. DePaola said. 'We consider it our duty to plow through the sometimes complex issues concerning home maintenance and make the issues simple and digestible. We want to give homeowners a clear action plan so they know exactly how to care for their homes.'

The Beltsville, Md. based company was formed from the vision of Bob Long. His company began in 1945 as a local fence company, eventually expanding into energy efficient replacement windows and other home improvements in 1994. They are the area's exclusive distributor of Serious Windows, whose energy efficient windows are used in LEED-certified projects across the country, and recently were featured on ABC's Extreme Makeover Home Edition.

About Long Fence and Home
Long Fence and Home is a leading home improvement contractor, providing replacement windows, siding installation, kitchen remodeling and related services to residents of Maryland, Virginia and Washington DC. Visit http://www.longfenceandhome.com or http://blog.longfenceandhome.com for more information about Long Fence and Home. To schedule an interview with John DePaola, please contact Chris Jorgenson at 443-546-2718 or via email at cjorgenson@longhomeproducts.com.

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BOULDER, Colo. – March 10, 2010 – Body Bar® Inc. a premier fitness company specializing in products and educational tools for fitness enthusiasts of all ages and abilities, today announced that Craig Williams has acquired Body Bar Inc., and will join the company as president, effective immediately. All of the current employees will remain with the company.

'My primary goal is to honor the reputation and loyal following that Body Bar Inc. has gained from Arno Niemand's astute vision, unending passion, and solid integrity,' commented Mr. Williams. 'Together with my team of dedicated, knowledgeable, and enthusiastic employees, we plan to expose Body Bar Inc. to exciting, new product applications and markets, while remaining committed to the clubs and fitness professionals who have helped to build the Body Bar brand.'

'I am confident that Craig Williams will take Body Bar Inc. to the next level,' commented Arno Niemand, founder and former chairman, Body Bar Inc. 'I look forward to the broadening of Body Bar's success under Craig's expert leadership.'

Mr. Niemand, a member of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame, will remain a strong proponent of women's wrestling, and Body Bar Inc. will continue its sponsorship of the USA Wrestling Women's National Team, as it has done since 2003.

"After meeting Craig it was clear that Body Bar Inc. would be in extremely capable hands,' added Sherry Catlin, director of program development, Body Bar inc. 'Craig brings the same level of passion and integrity that have been such an integral part of Body Bar's vision and culture from the very beginning, plus the fresh energy, ideas and expertise to grow the company and expand in new and exciting ways ."

Plans for IHRSA
Mr. Williams is looking forward to meeting the world's leading fitness manufacturers and suppliers in the Body Bar Inc. booth #2845 at the IHRSA 28th Annual International Convention and Trade Show, March 10-13, 2010 at the San Diego Convention Center. Some of his staff will join him, along with special guest, Olympic wrestler Marcie Van Dusen. Attendees are encouraged to visit the booth and try the Classic Body Bar®, Body Bar Flex™ and the new Body Bar® Strength Bands.
To register for a Free VIP Pass follow the instructions below:

1) Click on the Register link or the following URL: www.ihrsa.org/go2010

2) At the line asking "Were you referred to the Convention & Trade Show by an Exhibitor?", click 'yes' and select Body Bar, Inc. from the drop down.

3) Enter the promotional code VIPPASS.

4) Complete the profile, and review the registrant information.

5) You will receive a confirmation (with barcode) via email.
About Body Bar® Inc.
Founded in 1987, Body Bar® Inc. provides the infinite workouts and solid educational tools that fitness enthusiasts of all ages and abilities still choose after 23 years – because they work. The company has created a strong presence through the original weighted fitness bar, The Body Bar®, and the extensive 'Master Your Body' DVD series of workout programs. Body Bar®, Inc. provides quality products and innovative educational tools with a commitment to changing lives worldwide through functional fitness. We consider passion, integrity and fun to be essential elements of our content and community. Body Bar® Inc. is a sponsor of the USA Women's Wrestling team and sponsors several wrestling tournaments throughout the U.S.

Body Bar products can be purchased online through www.bodybar.com 1-800-500-2030. Join Body Bar Inc. on Facebook and Twitter.
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Body Bar is a registered trademark of Body Bar Inc. Body Bar Flex is a trademark of Body Bar Inc.

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The Harley Medical Group, the UK's largest cosmetic surgery provider, is reporting increased enquiries into non-surgical eyebrow lifts of around 39%, as women across the UK try to emulate the look of the stars.

A spokesperson at The Harley Medical Group commented: "The non-surgical side of the business has seen real growth over the past year and our non-surgical specialists are seeing an increase in 'combination treatments', which offer affordable and effective solutions for lines and wrinkles. The eyebrow lift is a safe, lunchtime treatment, with the striking effect of reducing lines and opening up the area around the eye."

According to staff at The Harley Medical Group clinics across the country, the increase in enquiries has been noticeable, with Angelina Jolie as the star possessing the looks which most women want their eyebrows to imitate. This impact on enquiries has been felt most within the London area, where the greatest increase in enquiries has been experienced.

Dr Nick Milojevic, Cosmetic doctor at The Harley Medical Group, commented, "The eyebrow lift is achieved with a combination of Botox and dermal fillers. The resulting effect gives a smooth, wrinkle free brow and helps make eyes appear larger and more open."

Brows can be non-surgically lifted with a combination of Botox into the brow area, followed by an injection of dermal fillers into the arch of the eyebrow. The treatment is most effective if patients have an injection of Botox initially and then have the fillers treatment two weeks later. The Botox helps even out wrinkles and tighten the skin, while fillers add volume to plump and smooth creases. Results last for six to nine months.

About The Harley Medical Group
The Harley Medical Group is the UK's largest cosmetic surgery provider, performing more procedures and with more clinics than any other cosmetic surgery provider. It has been established for more than 26 years and is one of the most highly-regarded cosmetic surgery groups operating in the UK. It has treated more than 450,000 patients to date including popular procedures such as laser hair removal and liposuction.

The Harley Medical Group works tirelessly to maintain the highest standards in the industry for the benefits all cosmetic surgery and non surgical patients. We are currently at the forefront of the campaign to ensure that the government continues to regulate the use of certain laser types used in cosmetic surgery and non surgical treatments so that patients are protected from rogue practitioners.

PR Contact:
Hannah Walsh
Rain UK
2 Greycoat Place
London
SW1P 1SB
020 7222 4345
www.harleymedical.co.uk

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Bentonville, AR - Sam's Club announced today a new Joint Business Planning approach to foster collaboration with its suppliers across all categories to increase value for its members, provide profitable growth and returns as well as drive innovation for both the company and its suppliers. More than 350 representatives of the company's top and key suppliers attended the event held at the company's new Home Office in Bentonville.

"At Sam's Club, we are passionate about serving our Members, and believe in working collaboratively with our suppliers to develop great quality and brands -- at an amazing value,' said Linda Hefner, executive vice president, Merchandising. 'Through Joint Business Planning, we can determine how we each invest in opportunities to accelerate growth and ROI."

Sam's Club is focusing its efforts to deliver suppliers more value through insight and innovation beginning with member research. Joint Business Planning tools and processes are near completion, and Sam's Club is leveraging exclusive marketing capabilities such as eValues, which provides its members with personalized digital offers on products sold in the clubs, and loaded right onto membership cards.

Other marketing tools available to suppliers include the new Tastes and Tips sampling program in club, samsclub.com as well as targeted member communications. Sam's Club expects its Joint Business Planning approach to be fully implemented by September 2010.

'We are excited to further collaborate with Sam's Club to best serve their members. Joint Business Planning will maximize our companies' mutual strengths of innovation and quality brand building,' said Kathy Casey, Vice President, Customer Development, Kellogg Company Specialty Retail Group.

In addition to Joint Business Planning, Sam's Club representatives reiterated during the meeting the company's commitment to its members to offer a relevant and unique merchandise portfolio, superior value and a preferred in club experience. Sam's Club is making some changes to expand its assortment in Produce, Meat and Baby and to make improvements to its Electronics and Office layout in some locations.

The meeting closed with the Sam's Club Supplier of the Year Awards presented to the following for outstanding contribution and collaboration: Dell; Frito Lay; Fu Da; General Mills; Rich Foods and Vizio.

About Sam's Club
Sam's Club is a division of Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., (NYSE:WMT). The first Sam's Club opened its doors in Midwest City, Okla., in 1983. Today, Sam's Club serves more than 47 million U.S. Members with locations nationwide, as well as in Brazil, China, Mexico and Puerto Rico. Sam's Club saves its members on average 30.4 percent over grocery and specialty retailers by offering superior values on quality merchandise and services for home or work. Saving is made simple at Sam's Club. Visit samsclub.com for more information.

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DALLAS, TX - For approximately 38 million Americans who will experience some form of incontinence this year , protection, discretion and normalcy remain of the utmost importance when selecting a product solution. Today, most absorbent garments are not seen as very underwear-like, and consumers have a strong desire for products that provide greater normalcy. Responding to this growing need, Kimberly-Clark Corporation (NYSE: KMB) today announced that beginning in April 2010, it will begin offering its market-leading Depend Underwear for Men and Depend Underwear for Women products in new colors and prints.

The new offering, available in male and female-specific variety packs, will provide the same level of superior fit and protection the Depend brand is known for, but with an assortment of colors and prints along with a new finished waistband - now providing users with a more underwear-like experience to help them maintain a normal, active lifestyle.

"Our consumer's desired experience is to stay in their own underwear. Therefore, we want to make our Depend products as much like underwear as possible," said Andrew Meurer, vice president of Kimberly-Clark North American feminine and adult care brands. "The introduction of new Depend Underwear in Colors and Prints builds on our brand's commitment to our users by providing the superior protection the Depend brand is known for in a product form that is much more like underwear."

Each variety pack comes with six pairs of colored and printed underwear, ranging from solid and striped masculine patterns for men, to pastel solid and floral, feminine patterns for women. Additionally, the line debuts new packaging that is distinctly different from the traditional packaging found within the category. A transparent product window showcases the prints and colors, creating a discreet product that resembles a multi-pack of traditional underwear normally found in the intimates section.

"Our shopper insights show that men and women often experience significant anxiety and stress when shopping for these products, predominately due to the stigma that continues to exist with incontinence," added Meurer. "Our innovative new packaging looks just like a package of underwear. It is a significant step towards delivering a more underwear-like product and a more dignified shopping experience."

Providing a Fashion-Forward Solution to an Aging Population
The aging U.S. population, including the 78 million Baby Boomers who are rapidly approaching their senior years, have increasingly high expectations for the products they purchase. And as these Boomers continue to age, they are becoming progressively more susceptible to the conditions that commonly cause incontinence - including diabetes, Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH), prostate cancer, Alzheimer's, hysterectomies, neurologic diseases and other chronic conditions.

"Boomers' expectations for products they purchase are infinitely greater than those of past generations," said Mark Cammarota, Depend brand director. "This group of consumers has enjoyed products created specifically to suit their unique style and preferences. As they begin to personally engage with the Depend brand for the first time, we've responded by introducing a line of more fashionable, underwear-like products."

"As we've talked to women who buy our products, they tell us that they want to feel feminine and attractive," Cammarota added. "For some women, white absorbent products simply do not deliver the normalcy of underwear that they desire. This new lineup affords women fashionable options and an opportunity to maintain confidence and experience a more normal lifestyle."

Unlike women, men often enter the category as a result of prostate health issues and are not eased into using adult incontinence products like their female counterparts. Men consider incontinence products to be unisex, bland and institutional; however, the introduction of Depend Underwear for Men with colors, prints and a finished waistband gives men the ability to maintain normalcy with a solution that looks and fits more like the regular underwear briefs they are used to wearing.

Coming in April
This April, Depend Underwear for Men and Depend Underwear for Women in Colors and Prints will begin rolling out across North America in four sizes. For women, the new offering will be available in Extra absorbency in Small/Medium and Large sizes. Male products will be available in Small/Medium or Large/Extra Large in Super Plus absorbency.

Also beginning in April, the Depend brand will roll out a comprehensive integrated marketing campaign to support the product's availability on store shelves featuring television, print and online advertising, direct mail, special coupon offers and more.

The Depend brand is the number one brand in the approximately $1.3 billion adult incontinence category in North America. For more information on Depend Underwear for Men and Depend Underwear for Women in Colors and Prints, visit www.Depend.com.

About Kimberly-Clark
Kimberly-Clark and its well-known global brands are an indispensable part of life for people in more than 150 countries. Every day, 1.3 billion people - nearly a quarter of the world's population - trust K-C brands and the solutions they provide to enhance their health, hygiene and well-being. With brands such as Kleenex, Scott, Huggies, Pull-Ups, Kotex and Depend, Kimberly-Clark holds No. 1 or No. 2 share positions in more than 80 countries. To keep up with the latest K-C news and to learn more about the company's 138-year history of innovation, visit www.kimberly-clark.com.

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Africa Imports specializes in offering only the best African Art at true wholesale prices. They are not middlemen, which means that their prices are always lower and their products are sourced directly from Africa.

Africa Imports is the largest and most trusted site on the internet for wholesale African products. Not only do they have a very large selection of products ranging from authentic wood carvings to handpainted mudcloth fabrics, but their customer service is top notch.

Wholesale customers will typically pay half the retail price, which leads to a very large savings. They also offer Free Shipping on orders of $400 or more, which is also a very substantial savings on large orders.

Wholesale customers also enjoy the many Free business tips and resources to help their African business grow and succeed. From the many free business articles to even a personal African website, Africa Imports has everything that business owners will need for their African business.

To review Africa Imports on the web, visit http://offto.net/AfricaImports/ the #1 wholesale African products company online. The best prices, the best customer service and the best African products sourced directly from the villages of Africa.

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When asked about the number of treatments that are normally required, the website owner Lewis Phillips stated, "There are several different factors involved in determining how many treatments your particular tattoo will require, but between 5 and 15 treatments is average."

Local Tattoo Removal enables people to remove entire tattoos, or even just small parts of tattoos. For example, the face of a tattooed pin-up girl can be removed so that it can be redone into something more appealing. They can remove most colors of ink, in addition to the typical shades. The procedure is less painful than many other removal methods, and can often take off a tattoo without scarring or other skin damage.

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NEW YORK; Three out of four consumers are concerned by energy and climate change issues, but nearly two thirds say that using less energy is not the answer to reducing reliance on fossil fuels or foreign energy supply, according to global research by Accenture (NYSE: ACN). The survey of 9,000 individuals in 22 countries also shows that almost nine out of ten consumers want more government intervention in the energy market.

The Accenture New Energy World Survey reveals that:

* 90 percent of consumers are concerned or extremely concerned by rising energy costs and 76 percent by the prospect of energy shortages.
* 83 percent are concerned by climate change and 80 percent by the level of local air pollution.
* 77 percent are concerned or very concerned about their country's reliance on other countries providing oil and gas.
* 89 percent think it important or very important to reduce their country's reliance on fossil fuels.

However, only a third of respondents say cutting energy should be the top priority in addressing energy issues:

* 37 percent say using less energy is the answer to limit their country's reliance on fossil fuels, and 36 percent say that using less energy is the answer to reducing reliance on foreign countries providing oil and gas.
* Two thirds (63 percent and 64 percent, respectively) believe the solution to these challenges lies in developing low carbon sources of energy.

'We cannot address climate change or energy security unless we both create new sources of clean energy and reduce consumer demand,' said Sander van 't Noordende, Group Chief Executive of Accenture's Resources operating group. 'But our survey shows that consumers do not think lower energy use is a priority. It will take many years before renewable alternatives come fully on stream. Until they do, governments and energy companies will have to find creative ways to transform consumer habits and improve energy efficiency.'

Sander van 't Noordende summarizes the findings of the New Energy World survey in a video.

Consumers do not trust energy companies

* Only 22 percent of consumers surveyed unreservedly trust energy companies to take actions to address energy challenges.
* Almost a third (32 percent) do not trust them to do so and 46 percent trust them only if they have direction from governments.
* The highest levels of distrust are in the deregulated or partly deregulated markets of the UK (53 percent), US (51 percent) and Australia (46 percent).
* The lowest levels of distrust are found in the regulated energy markets of Japan (3 percent), India (8 percent), China (12 percent).

Consumers demand more government intervention

When asked who should lead on taking actions to address energy challenges, only 21 percent of the survey respondents said energy companies should. Almost half (45 percent) think governments and political leaders should take the lead, and 24 percent say consumers themselves should lead.

Almost all consumers (85 percent) think that more government control and intervention is required to address energy challenges. Asked to choose the most important government actions required:

1. 54 percent pointed to controlling energy prices
2. 51 percent to providing incentives for new technologies
3. 41 percent to making investment decisions regarding the development of sources of low-carbon energy.

'A return to command and control policies would not be good for consumers or energy companies,' said van 't Noordende. 'But unless policy makers can improve the performance of local energy markets, they may come under pressure to intervene in ways that limit consumer choice and restrict industry flexibility.'

Dislike of foreign energy companies

The Accenture survey also found that consumers prefer energy to be provided from domestically owned companies. Nearly three quarters (72 percent) are not comfortable with energy companies being owned by foreign owned companies. Sentiment against foreign ownership is strongest in the Netherlands (88 percent), followed by the United States and Italy (81 percent). Consumers in Spain (60 percent), the Middle East (53 percent) and India (33 percent) are least worried by foreign ownership.

Methodology
Accenture's study, The New Energy World, A Consumer Perspective, is based on an online survey conducted in native languages with 9,005 consumers in 22 countries worldwide, during November 2009. The sample included 1,500 people in North America, 3,502 in Western Europe, and at least 500 in each of Australia, Japan, China, India, South Korea, the Middle East, Brazil and Mexico. The sample was representative of the general population as a whole in terms of age, gender, and socio-economic except for emerging economies with low internet penetration where the sample is representative of the urban population. The data collection was undertaken by Gfk NOP.

About Accenture
Accenture is a global management consulting, technology services and outsourcing company, with more than 176,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries. Combining unparalleled experience, comprehensive capabilities across all industries and business functions, and extensive research on the world's most successful companies, Accenture collaborates with clients to help them become high-performance businesses and governments. The company generated net revenues of US$21.58 billion for the fiscal year ended Aug. 31, 2009. Its home page is www.accenture.com.

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Westmont, NJ

HVP, or hydrolyzed vegetable protein, has made the front page of news outlets across the country over the last few days. A Nevada food manufacturer that supplies HVP as a basic ingredient for other processed food manufacturers has come under the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) scrutiny after a shipment tested positive for Salmonella.

HVP is a common flavor enhancer that is used in numerous processed foods. According to a FDA release, 'The company is recalling all hydrolyzed vegetable protein in powder and paste form that it has produced since Sept. 17, 2009.' It continues, 'This situation clearly underscores the need for new food safety legislation to equip FDA with the tools we need to prevent contamination," said Dr. Jeff Farrar, associate commissioner for food protection, FDA's Office of Foods.

Salmonella is a Gram-negative bacterium that is found worldwide in warm and cold-blooded animals, including humans. Infections from the bacteria can be caused by eating contaminated foods and by transmission from animals to humans. According to some reports, the Salmonella from the HVP in question could affect thousands of food products.

EMSL Analytical, one of the nation's largest food pathogen testing laboratories, has a long history of testing for Salmonella and other dangerous pathogens. 'So far the foods that have been recalled include dips, soups, chips and a host of other processed foods,' reported Joe Frasca, Senior Vice President at EMSL. 'Food manufacturers, distributors and citizens can have any questionable food products tested by one of EMSL's state-of-the-art testing facilities.'

Exposure to Salmonella can cause diarrhea, fever and stomach cramps within 12 to 72 hours of exposure. The infection, known as Salmonellosis, typically lasts from 4 to 7 days. Some infected people require hospitalization and there is the possibility that the infection can spread from the intestines into the blood stream and beyond.

To learn more about food pathogen testing please visit www.FoodTestingLab.com, www.EMSL.com, call (800)220-3675 or email info@EMSL.com.

About EMSL Analytical, Inc.
EMSL Analytical is a nationally recognized and locally focused provider of food, environmental and materials testing services and products to professionals and the general public. The company has an extensive list of accreditations from leading organizations as well as state and federal regulating bodies.

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Managing Director Of Gift Philosophy, Caroline Watson, said: 'Although there are a multitude of gifts on offer for Mother's Day, finding something thoughtful and truly personal is not that easy. But personalised photo frames complete with a memorable and personal photo make amazing and unique gifts that any mum will be overjoyed to receive.'

Gift Philosophy also make the whole process of buying and sending a gift so much easier as they will wrap and deliver the item directly to the lucky recipient.

Caroline Watson said: 'Our range of stylish photo frames, all of which can be personalised with the buyer's own favourite photograph arrive beautifully boxed and wrapped. And, not only do the gifts arrive looking beautiful, unlike a bouquet of flowers, they can be kept forever.'

To see the full range of personalised photo frames visit the www.GiftPhilosophy.com website or call them direct on the number listed above.

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Led by Hugh S. Taylor, M.D., professor in the Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology & Reproductive Sciences at Yale, the study is the first to show that BPA exposure permanently affects sensitivity to estrogen.

Taylor and his team used two groups of mice, one exposed to BPA as a fetus during pregnancy and another exposed to a placebo. They examined gene expression and the amount of DNA modification in the uterus. They found that the mice exposed to BPA as a fetus had an exaggerated response to estrogens as adults, long after the exposure to BPA. The genes were permanently programmed to respond excessively to estrogen.
'The DNA in the uterus was modified by loss of methyl groups so that it responded abnormally in adulthood,' said Taylor. 'The gene expression was permanently epigenetically altered and the uterus became hyper-responsive to estrogens.'

Taylor said that exposure to BPA as a fetus is carried throughout adulthood. 'What our mothers were exposed to in pregnancy may influence the rest of our lives. We need to better identify the effect of environmental contaminants on not just crude measures such as birth defects, but also their effect in causing more subtle developmental errors.'

Citation: The FASEB Journal (Journal of the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology) Vol. 24, Issue 3 (March 2010)

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If your mum's a big coffee, tea or hot chocolate fan, then La Cafetière® may be the perfect place for you to pick up a great gift this Mother's Day. According to Liz Jones, La Cafetière®'s Product Manager, "This Mother's Day we're giving our customers the chance to get their hands on some really special gifts for their mums."

"If your mum is a fan of traditional, classic designs we've got the Titania Teapot; if she prefers something a little more funky there's the Rainbow Polka Dot gift set, or if she's interested in something with a touch of exotic there's always the Geisha gift set."

"For an original, slightly unusual present this Mother's Day, one that is as practical as it is attractive, pay La Cafetière® a visit."

La Cafetière® was the first brand of French-press coffee makers sold in the UK. The company also stocks a range of high quality chocolatières and teapots in a range of original designs. For more information visit the La Cafetière® website at: http://www.lacafetiere.com/.

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