WebWire | News by Industry : Media Advisory http://www.webwire.com/ Media Advisory News by WebWire en Copyright İ 2012 WebWire. All Rights Reserved. Sat, 4 Feb 2012 01:12:17 EST WebWire | News by Industry : Media Advisory 140 32 http://www.webwire.com/ http://www.webwire.com/imgs/webwire_logo_140x32.gif PCG Digital Marketing Receives DrivingSales Dealer Satisfaction Award http://www.webwire.com/ViewPressRel.asp?aId=152340 Fri, 3 Feb 2012 13:14:38 EST Eatontown, NJ – PCG Digital Marketing is the recipient of a 'Top Rated' SEO award in the third annual DrivingSales Dealer Satisfaction Awards, presented in conjunction with the 2012 National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) Convention & Expo.
 
Brian Pasch, CEO of PCG Digital Marketing is quoted, 'We want to thank DrivingSales for these incredible honors.  Our team's high level of dedication to our clients have earned these awards so I would also like to thank the entire PCG team for their hard work all year long.'
 
PCG Digital Marketing is a full service automotive Internet marketing agency and an award winning Internet training firm. Founded out of the home of Brian Pasch in 2006, PCG today is recognized by Inc. 500 as one of the fastest-growing private companies in the nation.
 
The DrivingSales Dealer Satisfaction Awards measure dealer satisfaction by allowing dealers to rate and review their vendors at DrivingSales.com Vendor Ratings, the industry's only neutral, comprehensive vendor rating forum featuring real-time peer reviews and honest competitor comparisons.  Only vendors who achieved top rankings in dealer satisfaction in each category, as determined by the thousands of auto dealers who are part of the DrivingSales.com community, received awards. The awards also incorporate the results of the 2011 Vendor Ratings survey, which was deployed to nearly 18,000 dealerships nationwide.
 
'We are proud to present a DrivingSales Dealer Satisfaction 'Top Rated' SEO Award to PCG Digital Marketing for achieving the most coveted accolade of all, the satisfaction of its dealer customers,' said DrivingSales CEO and Founder Jared Hamilton. 'This award, based on the direct input of the dealer community, recognizes service providers like PCG Digital Marketing who are leading the way in innovation, performance, and customer service. We congratulate PCG Digital Marketing on their excellent results and for achieving the satisfaction of their dealer customers.'
 
Full award results are available online at http://dealersatisfactionawards.com/. Full broadcast coverage of the DrivingSales Dealer Satisfaction Awards ceremony will be available at www.drivingsalestv.com following NADA.

 
About PCG Digital Marketing
PCG Digital Marketing is a full service digital marketing agency that serves growing businesses in all industry sectors.  PCG is a leader in automotive marketing education and is nationally recognized as a leader in Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and Search Engine Marketing (SEM) as well as an award winning Internet training firm. Most recently, they were named to the Inc 500 Fastest Growing Private Companies list ranking #192 nationally and #7 in their home state of New Jersey.

For more information on their services, visit http://www.pcgdigitalmarketing.com
 
About DrivingSales Vendor Ratings
DrivingSales Vendor Ratings at is the industry's only neutral, comprehensive vendor rating forum featuring real-time peer reviews and honest competitor comparisons 'searchable by category, company or rating'  and is one of the most popular features of DrivingSales.com. Dealers are asked to rate their vendors on a 1-5 star scale, including whether they would recommend the vendor product to colleagues, and why they would or would not recommend the product.
 
About DrivingSales.com
DrivingSales is the auto industry's fastest-growing, most influential trade media property focused on delivering actionable profit-building information and business intelligence to auto retailers and industry professionals. Approximately, one in every four dealerships in the United States has a registered member in the DrivingSales community.
 
DrivingSales' information network includes flagship property DrivingSales.com (www.drivingsales.com), the world's largest car dealer social network; DrivingSalesTV (www.drivingsalestv.com), an interactive web channel which helps car dealers and auto professionals keep tabs on their industry and emerging technologies 24/7; DrivingSales University, an on-demand training platform where dealerships learn the latest web strategies from top e-commerce experts; DrivingSales Executive Summit (DSES) the industry's leading conference where progressive dealers collaborate and learn from world renowned experts, and DrivingSales Dealership Innovation Guide, a quarterly free publication featuring case studies of the industry's most innovative dealerships, solutions and best practices. 
 
PCG Digital Media Relations:
Carrie Hemphill
Carrie@pcgmailer.com
 
DrivingSales Media Relations:
Melanie Webber (melanie@mwebbcom.com), mWEBB Communications, 424.603.4340

Angela Jacobson (angela@mwebbcom.com), mWEBB Communications, 714.454.8776
 

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]]> Advertising / Marketing Automotive Media Advisory Multimedia / Online / Internet WebWireID152340 Article Go Wild in the Wild West with YMT Vacations http://www.webwire.com/ViewPressRel.asp?aId=152305 Thu, 2 Feb 2012 12:38:16 EST EL SEGUNDO, CA – YMT Vacations, the leading provider of affordable group travel packages, is offering a tour of the mighty and majestic Rocky Mountains.  The new, two-week journey includes stops in Colorado, Wyoming, South Dakota, and Utah.  The highlight of the trip is attending Cheyenne Frontier Days and seeing a real, action-packed rodeo.
 
'YMT offers guests an exquisite look at the country's western frontier, and an opportunity to be a tourist in their own backyard,' stated Jerre Fuqua, President of YMT Vacations.  'From golden country sides to mountain panoramas, guests will discover the three crown jewels of the west – Yellowstone, the Black Hills, and the Rocky Mountains –along with the breathtaking beauty of North America.'
 
The 14-day Rocky Mountain package featuring the Cheyenne Frontier Days is priced from $1699 per person.  Departing July 25, 2012, this package showcases highlights of the Wild West and Rocky Mountains.  Travelers will marvel at the stone carvings of Mount Rushmore and Crazy Horse Memorial, learn about the history of the Battle of Little Big Horn, explore spouting geysers and beautiful mountain ranges of Yellowstone, and enjoy the breathtaking views of the Colorado Rocky Mountains.
 
For more information about the Rocky Mountains, Yellowstone & Black Hills with Cheyenne Frontier Days tour, to request a brochure, or to make a reservation, please contact YMT Vacations at 1-800-922-9000 or visit the website at www.ymtvacations.com.
 
About YMT Vacations:
Based in sunny Los Angeles, YMT Vacations has been a leader in providing affordable travel packages since 1967. YMT tours are targeted to a mature audience and feature land and cruise itineraries to popular destinations including Alaska, Hawaii and Europe.  Over one million travelers have enjoyed YMT's time-tested tour programs and nearly half of their guests are repeats or referrals – two facts that illustrate that YMT Vacations truly is the best travel value available.
 
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Contacts:Richard Genovese
VP of Marketing
omilton@goymt.com
1-800-922-9000
www.ymtvacations.com

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]]> Entertainment Leisure / Travel / Hotels Lifestyle / Society Media Advisory Travel Industry WebWireID152305 Article FDA Whistleblower Lawsuit Sparks Congressional Investigation http://www.webwire.com/ViewPressRel.asp?aId=152286 Thu, 2 Feb 2012 11:23:41 EST Senator Grassley Asks If FDA Monitored All Employees the Same as Whistleblowers
 
Washington DC. February 2, 2012. Senator Charles E. Grassley (R-Iowa) launched an investigation in response to a lawsuit filed by six FDA whistleblowers and documents released by the National Whistleblowers Center that show the FDA targeted whistleblowers for special monitoring and intercepted personal communications to Congress, including emails to Senator Grassley's staff.
 
Senator Grassley, the Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee and a highly respected advocate of government oversight, launched an investigation into the FDA's targeted monitoring of whistleblowers. The Senator specifically asked FDA Commissioner Margaret Hamburg whether or not whistleblowers were singled out for special monitoring based on a letter they wrote to President-Elect Obama's Transition Team.
 
Stephen M. Kohn, NWC Executive Director and attorney for six FDA whistleblowers, said:
 
"The FDA went far beyond 'routine monitoring.' They unconstitutionally targeted one group of employees simply because they had the guts to speak up about misconduct. The FDA cannot use unconstitutional tactics to enforce an otherwise neutral employee surveillance policy."
 
"Targeted monitoring has a devastating chilling effect on all public employees, strangling the ability of the American public and Congress to learn about misconduct and corruption in the federal government."
 
The lawsuit filed last week by the six whislteblowers details how the FDA began targeting employees for special monitoring after learning that the employees blew the whistle on managers' misconduct in approving unsafe medical devices.  The Agency installed (or activated) spyware on their workplace computers and used other technology that to monitor their password-protected Gmail-to-Gmail communications and take contemporaneous screen shots of the employees' computer screens.

The FDA's prolonged, covert monitoring of the whistleblowers continued even after the HHS Office of Inspector General denied the FDA's request to take any criminal and/or administrative action against the whistleblowers. In their letter of refusal, the OIG explicitly informed the FDA that the whistleblowers' communications to Congress were protected under law.
 
The NWC issued an Action Alert strongly encouraging the public to send email to the President, FDA officials, and members of Congress demanding that the six whistleblowers be protected and targeted surveillance be halted throughout the government.
 
 
Links:  
 
Senator Grassley's Letter to FDA Commissioner
(http://www.whistleblowers.org/storage/whistleblowers/documents/FDAComplaint/grassleyletter.fdaspying.pdf)
 
FDA Whistleblower Complaint
(http://www.whistleblowers.org/storage/whistleblowers/documents/FDAComplaint/fdacomplaint.redacted.pdf)
 
Intercepted Emails from FDA Whistleblowers
(http://www.whistleblowers.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1332) 
 
Letter from the HHS OIG
(http://www.whistleblowers.org/storage/whistleblowers/documents/FDAComplaint/oigletter.fdawbdisclosuresprotected.pdf)
   
NWC Action Alert
(http://www.whistleblowers.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1333)
 

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]]> Government Legal Issues Media Advisory Medical / Pharmaceuticals Politics WebWireID152286 Article Searcy Denney Law Firm Reports $3.5 Million Verdict in Tobacco Litigation http://www.webwire.com/ViewPressRel.asp?aId=152255 Wed, 1 Feb 2012 18:11:45 EST West Palm Beach, FL – Attorney Brian Denney announced that a Highlands County jury awarded Theodore Hallgren $3,500,000.00 against Philip Morris USA Inc. and R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company for the wrongful death of his wife, Claire Hallgren, who died of lung cancer after nearly 60 years of smoking cigarettes made by those companies. The verdict includes $1,500,000 in punitive damages against the defendants.
 
Brian R. Denney and T. Hardee Bass of Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley, represented Mrs. Hallgren's husband, Theodore Hallgren, now 92.  The attorneys stated that the evidence in the trial showed that Mrs. Hallgren started smoking as a teenager, and was already a regular, daily smoker by the time she was sixteen years old in 1938, nearly 30 years before the first warning labels ever appeared on cigarette packs.  Under the standard required by the Florida Supreme Court's "Engle" decision, the plaintiff needed to prove that Mrs. Hallgren was addicted to nicotine and nicotine addiction caused her death.
 
Mr. and Mrs. Hallgren met at Chicago's Hurst High School in 1938.  They married in 1942, shortly before Mr. Hallgren, a Captain in the United States Army, was deployed to the Europe to fight in World War II.  After the war, the Hallgrens settled in the Chicago area, before moving to Florida in 1975.  They were married for 54 years.
 
'The jury in this case was presented with a lot of evidence of tobacco industry conduct and practices, covering a large span of time,' Denney said.  'The jury's verdict is not only an indication that they understood the addictive power of nicotine and how Mrs. Hallgren fought to overcome that addiction; it is also a recognition that these defendants deserved punishment for their intentional misconduct, which included directly marketing cigarettes to children knowing full well they caused lung cancer and were addictive and lying to generations of Americans regarding the danger and addictiveness of their product for one reason –money.'
 
'Mrs. Hallgren is another tragic example of a tobacco industry success story, someone who started smoking as a child decades before warning labels were placed on cigarette packages, who became addicted to the nicotine in cigarettes, and who was unable to break that addiction before it was too late,' said Denney.
 
'Philip Morris USA Inc. and R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company are forced to stand equal to people like 92 year old Mr. Hallgren within the four walls of a courtroom, whereas outside of the justice system they are able to wield their influence through their financial means.  When fair-minded people hear the evidence in these cases, the common tobacco industry defense themes are flatly rejected.' Said Attorney Hardee Bass
 
A spokesperson for the Searcy Denney law firm said that this case marks eight straight plaintiff's verdicts in Engle progeny tobacco suits by the lawyers for Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley.

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]]> Class Actions / Lawsuits Financial Markets Media Advisory Tobacco WebWireID152255 Article New Treatments for Low Testosterone Available at American Longevity Center http://www.webwire.com/ViewPressRel.asp?aId=152253 Wed, 1 Feb 2012 14:16:54 EST (MIAMI, FL) – American Longevity Center (ALC) is introducing the latest in hormone replacement therapies to successfully treat men who have low testosterone. ALC, one of the leading healthy-aging medical facilities in the country, works continuously to develop its hormone replacement therapy program, placing it on the cutting-edge of treatment for male hormonal imbalances and age-related deficiencies.

Low testosterone is the most common cause behind many age-related ailments faced by men of all ages. Known as andropause, low testosterone is the male equivalent of menopause, and it can cause many undesirable symptoms, including a lack of energy, irritability or depression, and a decline in sex drive. Even though society is only just now beginning to acknowledge andropause, it's not an uncommon condition - millions of men suffer from it.

Andropause – so-named because testosterone is an androgen - results from the body's natural reduction in testosterone production after age 30. It leaves many men of all ages feeling as if time is beginning to catch up to them, when in actuality, it's just a simple hormonal imbalance. Fortunately, the expert physicians at ALC are able to diagnose and treat low testosterone, often entirely eliminating its symptoms. With hormone replacement therapy, the body's natural testosterone production is supplemented, and a healthy balance is restored.

ALC develops a health profile of each patient through the newest, most high-tech diagnostic testing available. Using this information, they design a special treatment program that's individualized for each person's unique body chemistry. Through hormone replacement therapy and other treatments, men return to the level of health they enjoyed prior to andropause: essentially, getting their mojo back.

If you think you may be suffering from low testosterone, don't wait any longer. There's no reason to accept slowing down and feeling poorly as a normal part of aging when the cure is as simple as making a call to American Longevity Center at 800-777-8332.
 
To learn more about Hormone Replacement Therapy, visit American Longevity Center online at http://www.americanlongevitycenter.com/

About American Longevity Center:
American Longevity Center is an advanced medical facility that treats and prevents the signs and symptoms associated with aging and hormone imbalances. American Longevity Center offers hormone replacement therapy and advanced healthy aging medicine for men and women who want to look and feel their best as they age. Their medical facilities offer physician prescribed and monitored treatment programs that incorporate the latest breakthroughs in anti-aging therapies including Human Growth Hormone and Testosterone replacement treatments. 

The most highly trained physicians are available for consultations and treatment at ALC.  Their doctors are nationally recognized experts in the field of anti-aging medicine and are Board Certified from the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine.

Please visit their website for a complete list of healthy aging and functional medicine specialties.

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]]> Lifestyle / Society Media Advisory Medical / Pharmaceuticals Supplementary Medicine / Nutrition WebWireID152253 Article Light Efficient Design Introduces Innovative LED-8025 Garage/Utility Bulb http://www.webwire.com/ViewPressRel.asp?aId=152208 Wed, 1 Feb 2012 09:00:00 EST BARRINGTON, Ill - January 31, 2012 —Light Efficient Design (www.led-llc.com  ) announces the introduction of the new LED-8025 Garage / Utility bulb. Designed for low bay applications in parking structures and warehouses, this patent pending bulb replaces existing High Intensity Discharge (HID) or High Pressure Sodium (HPS) bulbs. Up until now, facility managers and building engineers needed to add the cost of a new fixture when weighing the decision to switch to LED. Now they can save three ways:
 

  1. Save energy costs – the 52W bulb replaces up to 175W metal halide bulb.
  2. Save maintenance costs – each bulb has an estimated 50,000 hour life, reducing labor for bulb replacement.
  3. Save on overall retrofit project costs – simply replace existing bulbs with LED bulbs, rather than more costly LED replacement fixtures.


 
'This bulb is a breakthrough for Light Efficient Design and for the electrical industry,' says CEO Tim Taylor. 'One of the biggest obstacles to LED lighting conversion projects is the initial replacement cost—and we've just put the price in line.' The unique design includes an active cooling feature comprised of a Delta 70,000 hour fan. Light Efficient Design reviewed many different UL fans before settling on Delta in order to ensure the highest quality components and backs each bulb with a 5-year warranty.
 
LED-8025 Garage/Utility Bulb Product Features:

  • 52W · Replaces up to 175W MH
  •  5700K Daylight (other K's available) · 3200 Lumens · Dual Voltage (120-277V)
  • CRI 85 · Active Cooling  (Delta 70K Hour Fan) · Med base
  •  Not dimmable · UL listed Damp Location · LM 79
  • Operates to 50 C° (122° F)
  •  50,000 hr. life · 5 year warranty · Patent Pending


 
Light Efficient Design, formerly known as Light Emitting Designs, is a Division of TADD LLC. It was founded in 2007 as a supplier of quality LED retrofit products with a focus on the Electrical Distribution channel. Its product line includes PARs, MRs and T8s, as well as niche products like High Bays, Post Tops and Wall Packs. Light Efficient Design supplies a full line of LED products to meet commercial, industrial and municipal demand.
108 S. Wynstone Park Drive, Suite 103; North Barrington, IL 60010
Telephone: (847) 380-3540
Tim Taylor, CEO ttaylor@led-llc.com Frank Wysaski, VP Marketing fwysaski@led-llc.com

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]]> Consumer Electronics Media Advisory Utilities WebWireID152208 Article Premier Canadian Credit Counseling Company Announces Record Year for 2011 http://www.webwire.com/ViewPressRel.asp?aId=152222 Wed, 1 Feb 2012 00:18:41 EST The leading financial counselling and credit counselling for bankruptcy company in Canada, Business Solutions & Credit Counselling Services (BSCC), is announcing a record level of success for the 2011 year.  The company has been a dominant player in the Canadian marketplace from coast to coast, assisting thousands of people with matters of excessive credit card debt and avoiding bankruptcy for many years.  During 2011, they have been able to assist a record number of clients avoid bankruptcy and assist them with regaining financial stability once again.

The company president, Arvinder Kalsey, has been a regular guest of several local radio stations where he has given solid advice on many financial matters that are relevant to today's economic times.  Mr. Kalsey has assisted clients who call into the radio interview shows the ability to consider other options that they either were not aware of or did not think applied to their situation.  It's precisely in these situations that position Mr. Kalsey and his company, BSCC, as the go-to choice for Canadians facing troubling financial matters.  More information about debt relief can be found on their website at http://www.bscc.ca

Not only has BSCC been able to provide timely options for clients to consider and avoid bankruptcy, but they also can negotiate with creditors and design a plan to reduce debt to an affordable level.  This allows clients to live life normally once again without the threat of financial ruin, and preserves their credit rating due to not having to enter bankruptcy.

BSCC has multiple office locations across Canada which allows them to serve clients from coast to coast.  Their office locations are located in Vancouver (Surrey), Calgary, and Toronto.  There are expansion plans for a 4th office to open early this year, in 2012.  At the current rate of growth, we can expect to see more successes during this New Year.

For additional information please visit http://www.bscc.ca – A 100% Canadian owned and operated credit counselling company that has been helping Canadian clients avoid bankruptcy for many years.

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]]> Banking / Financial Services Business Announcements Commercial Services Media Advisory Personal Services WebWireID152222 Article Stu Mittleman World Record Setting Ultra Marathoner To Speak at DMSC http://www.webwire.com/ViewPressRel.asp?aId=152207 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 14:59:26 EST EATONTOWN, NJ – First Class Educators has just announced that ultra marathon runner, fitness expert and author, Stu Mittleman, will speak at the 2012 Digital Marketing Strategies Conference (DMSC).  Mittleman, along with NFL trainer Todd Durkin and Inspired Diabetic founder Rick Ivone, will speak to dealer attendees about the relationship between their personal health and their professional success.

DMSC attendees can attend the optional workshops and fitness programs led by Durkin, Ivone and Mittleman to learn new ways to increase their endurance, energy levels, alertness and mental aptitude in 2012.  According to Carrie Hemphill, Managing Director of First Class Educators, "Energy, alertness and endurance is critical to anyone that wants to build a world class business." 

'When your employees are at their optimal health and feel great about themselves inside and out, they are going to perform better at work and every other area of their life,' explains Hemphill.  'If we want to succeed, we have to invest time in ourselves.  The pay off will be much higher productivity levels and greater professional success. It's a win-win for everyone. '

Stu Mittleman will show dealer attendees how to map out their personal health strategy for 2012.  NFL trainer and Fitness Quest CEO Todd Durkin will lead a morning workout program and is a featured keynote speaker.  Rick Ivone, founder of Inspired Diabetic, will also lead a morning workout program.

For more information on these programs and the DMSC agenda, please visit http://www.digitalmarketingstrategies.org/agenda/

About Stu Mittleman
Stu Mittleman is a world record-setting endurance athlete, sought-after fitness coach, corporate spokesperson, and motivational speaker. Stu is the author of the book - Slow Burn: Slow Down, Burn Fat. Mittleman holds two master's degrees in movement and social science and set a world record by running 1,000 miles in eleven days. Since 1991, he has been a featured guest speaker at Anthony Robbins's Mastery University.  In 2008, he inducted into the American Ultrarunning Hall of Fame.

About Todd Durkin
Todd Durkin is the owner of Fitness Quest 10 in San Diego, CA, where his wonderful team of 35 professionals focus on personal training, massage therapy, Pilates, yoga, sports performance training and nutrition to help transform the bodies, minds and spirits of a broad clientele.  Todd trains dozens of current NFL, MLB, & NBA athletes, including the last 2 Super Bowl MVP's (Drew Brees& Aaron Rodgers), 1 NFL League MVP (LaDainian Tomlinson), 2 Heisman Trophy winners, and one Olympic Gold Medalist. He is the head of the Under Armour Performance Training Council, serves on the Gatorade G-Series FIT team, and is a featured presenter on the Perform Better & IDEA educational circuit.  He is a two-time Trainer of the Year (IDEA & ACE).

About Rick Ivone
Rick Ivone, Jr. is a Motivational Speaker, Author, Topflight Personal Fitness Trainer, and one of the freshest and most intriguing voices to burst on to the Health and Wellness scene in many years.   Diagnosed with Type I Diabetes at age 27, the charismatic Rick, working as a 'Diabetic Life Coach' and Fitness Consultant, shares his own personal survival and wellness program with thousands of groups and private clients throughout the United States. Rick has worked with a diverse clientele, all seeking greater physical, mental and spiritual health.

About First Class Educators
First Class Educators (FCE) is a new company created by PCG Digital Marketing, a full service automotive digital marketing agency.  FCE offers high impact digital marketing education, private or partnered events and a variety of consulting opportunities for all industries throughout the US and Canada.
 
Featured national events include the Digital Marketing Strategies Conference,
Automotive Marketing Boot Camp and PCG Pit Stop.

FCE also offers the Automotive Internet Program, an intense online training program that provides certificates in Digital Marketing and Social Media for dealership employees across the US and Canada as well as private partnered events with top vendors and industry leaders.

http://www.firstclasseducators.com/

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]]> Advertising / Marketing Automotive Media Advisory Multimedia / Online / Internet WebWireID152207 Article American Longevity Center at Forefront of Advancements in Hormone Replacement Therapy http://www.webwire.com/ViewPressRel.asp?aId=152070 Fri, 27 Jan 2012 14:57:35 EST (MIAMI, FL) – American Longevity Center (ALC), an advanced medical facility specializing in healthy aging medicine, is breaking new grounds in hormone replacement therapy.  Led by nationally recognized physicians in the field of anti-aging and hormone treatment programs, the center provides solutions to treat and prevent common conditions and symptoms experienced by men and women as they age.

At American Longevity Center, doctors utilize the latest in hormone replacement treatments to combat many of the negative effects of aging. Offering the newest developments in Hormone Replacement Therapy, the experts at ALC are able to effectively treat menopause, andropause, low testosterone and a host of other conditions commonly associated with hormone imbalances.

Many of the common ailments that afflict men and women as they age are related to hormonal imbalances and deficiencies. Some may begin to experience symptoms as early as their mid-thirties while others may not feel the effects until their forties or fifties.  The decline in physical condition, irritability, depression, and lowered libido that many people chalk up as the inevitable slowing down of age can actually be treated and reversed through Hormone Replacement Therapy at ALC.

While Hormonal Replacement Therapy is often associated only with women suffering from extreme symptoms of menopause, the truth is that many people from both sexes can enjoy its benefits. Hormone Replacement Therapy, or HRT as it is known, supplements the body's natural hormone production, restoring the body to its natural balance and revitalizing the patient. At American Longevity Center, they've got it down to a science.

The doctors at ALC use the latest, most high-tech diagnostic testing available to develop a health profile of each patient. They design a customized treatment program personalized to each patient's unique situation and body chemistry. Through the most advanced Hormone Replacement Therapy available and other cutting edge treatments, patients at the ALC don't just get healthier, they feel and even look younger. Thanks to Hormone Replacement Therapy available at American Longevity Center, now age really is just a number.

To learn more about Hormone Replacement Therapy, visit American Longevity Center online at http://www.americanlongevitycenter.com/

About American Longevity Center:
American Longevity Center is an advanced medical facility that treats and prevents the signs and symptoms associated with aging and hormone imbalances. American Longevity Center offers hormone replacement therapy and advanced healthy aging medicine for men and women who want to look and feel their best as they age. Their medical facilities offer physician prescribed and monitored treatment programs that incorporate the latest breakthroughs in anti-aging therapies including Human Growth Hormone and Testosterone replacement treatments. 

The most highly trained physicians are available for consultations and treatment at ALC.  Their doctors are nationally recognized experts in the field of anti-aging medicine and are Board Certified from the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine.
Please visit their website for a complete list of our healthy aging and functional medicine specialties.

www.americanlongevitycenter.com

Media Contact:
David Kohn
Media Relations
American Longevity Center
david@americanlongevitycenter.com
800-777-8332
 
 

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]]> Health Care / Hospitals Lifestyle / Society Media Advisory Medical / Pharmaceuticals Supplementary Medicine / Nutrition WebWireID152070 Article Mac McQuown - Marine Walking 15,000 Miles for Veterans Causes http://www.webwire.com/ViewPressRel.asp?aId=152006 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 22:16:44 EST Since September 11, 2011, Mac McQuown has seen his share of miles (over 600 to date). He has walked to our Nation's capital for the anniversary of 9/11 and to Ground Zero for Veterans Day. All of this, however, is just the beginning. His walk will continue for the next 4 to 5 years and take him over 15,000 miles to every state capital.

Mac is walking to bring awareness to the plight of our veterans and to raise money to help homeless veterans and military families through Project Foot. He is also gathering signatures for the Veterans Bill of Rights. http://www.Veterans-Bill-of-Rights.org

This week his walk will take him through the following towns:

  • Dinwiddie, Virginia
  • McKenney, Virginia
  • Alberta, Virginia
  • South Hill, Virginia
  • Bracey,Virginia
  • Norlina, North Carolina


The following week he will be in these towns:

  • Henderson, North Carolina
  • Kittrell, North Carolina
  • Franklinton, North Carolina
  • Wake Forest, North Carolina
  • Raleigh , North Carolina


Local citizens are invited to meet Mac along the way and to donate through the Project Foot webpage: http://www.projectfoot.org

Project Foot is a 501(c)(3) non-profit charity approved by the Internal Revenue Service. Donations or gifts received by Project Foot are tax deductible under section 170 of the Internal Revenue Code.

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]]> Government Lifestyle / Society Media Advisory Not for profit Politics WebWireID152006 Article Dr. Fredric Stern and the Stern Center in Bellevue announce Valentine Specials http://www.webwire.com/ViewPressRel.asp?aId=151993 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 19:15:43 EST Bellevue, WA - Dr. Fredric Stern, and The Stern Center for Aesthetic Surgery in Bellevue, WA announces special offers on select cosmetic procedures just in time for Valentine's Day. 

The following offers are available through February 14, 2012.

Save on Xeomin®, recently approved by the FDA for the treatment of wrinkles, crow's feet and forehead lines - only $10 per unit. 

According to Dr. Fredric Stern, 'Xeomin® is similar to Botox® in clinical use, but unlike Botox®, Xeomin® contains no additives which could lessen the likelihood of developing antibodies to Xeomin® potentially reducing its effectiveness over time.'

At the Stern Center, Dr. Fredric Stern administers all injections personally to insure his patients safety.

The Stern Center's existing and new patients will also find 25% savings on the following cosmetic procedure packages.

All Facial (Dermal) Fillers.
BBL Photorejuvenation packages
Laser Hair Removal packages
SkinTyte Laser Packages
HydraFacial packages

These specials are available for new and existing patients of Dr. Fredric Stern and the Stern Center in Bellevue through February 14, 2012.

Patients are encouraged to call The Stern Center for more information at (425) 455-9100 or to schedule a consultation. 

Patients can also contact The Stern Center via email at:  http://sternctr.com/contact-us/request-information

About Dr. Fredric Stern:
 
Dr. Fredric Stern founded the Stern Center for Aesthetic Surgery in 1997.

Following his education at Columbia University Medical School, Dr. Stern earned his Board Certification in Ophthalmology at the University of Washington, and underwent extensive additional training in ophthalmic plastic and laser facial surgery.

In 1987, he joined Virginia Mason Medical Center, heading the Department of Ophthalmology and serving as Director of the Oculoplastic Surgery Division for 10 years.

While at Virginia Mason, Dr. Stern performed an extensive number of cosmetic laser procedures.
 
Dr. Stern has been performing Botox Cosmetic® treatments since 1994, and is one of the top Botox Cosmetic® injectors in Washington State.

Dr. Stern is honored to have been chosen as one of a select group of Instructors of the Botox Cosmetic® National Education Faculty, as well as the Radiesse® Medical Education Faculty.  

Dr. Stern is also an instructor for Sciton® Laser. In 2011, Dr. Stern was voted "Seattle's Best Plastic Surgeon" by viewers of (Seattle NBC Affiliate) KING TV's Evening Magazine show.  
 
Xeomin® is a registered trademark of Merz Pharma GmbH & Co. KGaA
Botox® Cosmetic is a registered trademark of Allergan, Inc.
 

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]]> Fashion / Appeal Media Advisory Medical / Pharmaceuticals Personal Services Supplementary Medicine / Nutrition WebWireID151993 Article Project Foot Working to End the Shell Game of Homeless Veterans Statistics http://www.webwire.com/ViewPressRel.asp?aId=151995 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 16:23:01 EST Shaun Donovan, the secretary for Housing and Urban Development (HUD), announced in late December a 12 point drop in the national number of homeless veterans over just one year.
 
The un-told part of that story is that the statistics behind the announcement are based on two different methods of counting homeless veterans.
 
ABT Associates is the company that collates the homeless counts for HUD. Alvaro Cortes, the company's project director states, "The reality is that these methodologies are changing all the time every year. I understand why one would focus on wanting to make sure that you have apple-to-apple comparisons, and you try to do that as best as possible.'

In a study published on Monday, the GAO estimated that the number of female homeless veterans has doubled from 1,380 in 2006 to 3,328 in 2010. 'Absent more complete data, VA does not have the information needed to plan services effectively, allocate grants to providers and track progress toward its overall goal of ending veteran homelessness by 2015,' the report said.

According to the VA budget summary, In 2012 the VA plans to spend $940 million on homelessness prevention programs. With a total budget of over $132 billion, that equates to 7/10th of one percent of the total VA Budget.

Project Foot is recommending a different approach. Rather than working on better ways to count homeless veterans, Project Foot would like to eliminate veteran homelessness altogether through its Veterans Bill of Rights. The Veterans Bill of Rights states, 'No Veteran should ever be left homeless. Any homeless veteran who has served 180 days or more of active duty should be entitled to transitional housing accommodations that are equivalent to the base housing that would be afforded to an E-1 on active duty with the same family status.'

About Project Foot

Project Foot is a charity to benefit military families and homeless veterans. The mission of Project Foot is to strengthen military families and assist homeless and unemployed veterans. Project Foot believes that the only time the words 'Veteran' and 'Homeless' should ever be used in the same sentence is: 'Veterans Helping the Homeless.' Project Foot achieves this mission through providing a wide variety of programs that include:

  •     Housing and Food for Homeless Veterans
  •     Communication Assistance for Military Families
  •     Travel Assistance for Military Families
  •     Resume Writing and Job Search Services for Unemployed Veterans
  •     Providing Business Attire for Unemployed Veterans


Through these programs, Project Foot aims to keep the bonds of our military families strong throughout their service to our Armed Forces and to be there to pick up the pieces when one of our brave men or women falls through the cracks.Project Foot is a 501(c)(3) non-profit charity approved by the Internal Revenue Service. Donations or gifts received by Project Foot are tax deductible under section 170 of the Internal Revenue Code.

The Veterans Bill of Rights can be found at http://www.projectfoot.org/veteransbillofrights.htm

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]]> Government Homeland Security Media Advisory Not for profit Politics WebWireID151995 Article Automotive Advertising Network to Reveal Dealership In-Store Review Platform at 2012 NADA Convention http://www.webwire.com/ViewPressRel.asp?aId=151922 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 10:00:04 EST EATONTOWN, NJ – The Automotive Advertising Network (AAN) today announced that they will be unveiling groundbreaking in-store review  platform at the upcoming 2012 NADA Convention.

One of the defining features of the new AAN consumer review platform is that it makes it possible for dealers to syndicate their consumer reviews across multiple sites with just the click of a button.  Now consumer reviews that are written online can be automatically duplicated to the dealer's main website as well as any additional dealer blog sites on Wordpress, Blogger, Typepad,  Ning, etc.

The AAN consumer review tool also gives dealers the ability to create special review pages on their website for sales, parts and service. The new feature is compatible with most vendor websites.

'Dealers now have an option to own their reviews and more importantly influence ZMOT by syndicating them online,' says Ananth Godavari, CEO of the AAN.

Syndication of consumer reviews like the AAN now allows for is incredibly valuable for a dealer's SEO and reviews in general are a top ZMOT (Zero Moment of Truth) influencer.  Owning multiple web assets, like AAN members do, that showcase a dealer's reviews and ratings, is one of the most effective way to capture a consumer's attention online.

The new review platform being unveiled at NADA is free to AAN members.

About the Automotive Advertising Network

The AAN is the industry's first optimized, dealer-centric network with no third-party ads, designed to promote car dealers' inventories on national, regional, local and specialty sites.

Developed by industry experts Brian Pasch, Sean Wolfington, David Boice and Ananth Godavari, the AAN is a comprehensive digital marketing and branding platform that utilizes proven practices in Search Engine Optimization (SEO), inventory advertising, social media and content publishing to advertise and sell dealer inventory.

Using these proven SEO strategies, the AAN helps dealers establish high quality, exclusive leads for less money, translating into higher closing ratios and lower costs for the dealers.  Plus, unlike traditional third party lead collectors, the dealer's own inventory-listing pages are free of competing ads. 

The AAN has changed the playing field for dealers who have typically had to compete with national third- party lead providers who have long had an advantage on the search engines because of their national footprint and corresponding search authority.

To learn more about the AAN, it's member benefits and features, please visit http://www.automotiveadvertisingnetwork.com/ .
 

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]]> Advertising / Marketing Automotive Media Advisory Multimedia / Online / Internet WebWireID151922 Article Veterans Bill of Rights Petition to Help Homeless Veterans and Military Families http://www.webwire.com/ViewPressRel.asp?aId=151901 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 00:14:11 EST The Veterans Bill of Rights is a petition written by Project Foot that is in search of a congressional sponsor. In just the past few days, hundreds of letters have been generated to Congressmen and Senators from over 40 states. The Veterans Bill of Rights addresses key issues with the Department of Veterans Affairs such as veteran homelessness, PTSD, discrimination, reintegration and hidden government programs.The petition can be found at www.Veterans-Bill-of-Rights.org . The Veteran's Bill of Rights states:


Dear Leaders of this Nation,

We the People of these United States do humbly ask that you codify once and for all a Bill of Rights for our Veterans and their families.

American military personnel and their families have offered their lives to defend our nation and its way of life. As such, there are certain rights that our society must afford to them to ensure that their service does not hinder a fair chance at the American dream.

  1. All who are eligible, or may be eligible, for any military or veterans benefits should be treated with the utmost in respect and dignity at all times regardless of age, gender, branch of service, disability, military rank, sexual orientation, gender identity, location, mental illness, substance abuse status, incarceration status or type of discharge.
  2. All service members, veterans and military family members who are, or who might be eligible for federal or state benefits have the right to be accurately and fully informed of those benefits on a regular basis. There should never be a "hidden government program" that is not prominently publicized.
  3. All service members and military family members have the right to the best available reintegration training and lifetime support that should begin during their service when possible. The right to reintegration training should not be limited due to type of discharge.
  4. Although it is impossible to provide all services at all facilities, the overall quality of services available should be equivalent regardless of geographical location within the United States and its territories.
  5. All reasonable government efforts and policy changes should be made to ensure that employment rates for veterans in the United States are maintained at a rate that is equivalent to or higher than the average of the population at all times.
  6. No Veteran should ever be left homeless. Any homeless veteran who has served 180 days or more of active duty should be entitled to transitional housing accommodations that are equivalent to the base housing that would be afforded to an E-1 on active duty with the same family status. In the event that conduct in one of these facilities becomes an issue, incarceration or treatment for the behavioral issues should be used as alternatives.
  7. Chemical, radioactive, or environmental exposure: All service members, veterans, and military family members have the right to know the existence of any exposure or potential exposure and to receive notice and reasonable treatment for any exposure in a timely manner.
  8. Combat stress reaction (CSR), Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), Shell Shock, Battle Fatigue and any future names for any diagnosis that results in similar symptoms that are, or may have been caused by combat exposure during warfare or training exercises are to be treated at all times in a professional and medical manner. No service member or veteran who suffers from such a condition should ever be treated with less respect than if their injuries were purely physical.
  9. Incarcerated Veterans should remain eligible for and should be afforded any medical, mental health, or substance abuse treatments to which they would otherwise be entitled. Additionally, upon release from incarceration, reintegration support should be afforded to them.
  10. Children of service members or veterans have the right to quality education while accompanying a service member on orders.

Project Foot is a charity to benefit military families and homeless veterans.

The mission of Project Foot is to strengthen military families and assist homeless and unemployed veterans.

Project Foot believes that the ONLY time the words 'Veteran' and 'Homeless' should ever be used in the same sentence is: 'Veterans Helping the Homeless.'

Project Foot achieves this mission through providing a wide variety of programs that include

  •     Housing and Food for Homeless Veterans
  •     Communication Assistance for Military Families
  •     Travel Assistance for Military Families
  •     Resume Writing and Job Search Services for Unemployed Veterans
  •     Providing Business Attire for Unemployed Veterans

Through these programs, Project Foot aims to keep the bonds of our military families strong throughout their service to our Armed Forces and to be there to pick up the pieces when one of our brave men or women falls through the cracks.

Project Foot is a 501(c)(3) non-profit charity approved by the Internal Revenue Service. Donations or gifts received by Project Foot are tax deductible under section 170 of the Internal Revenue Code.

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]]> Government Homeland Security Media Advisory Not for profit Politics WebWireID151901 Article Entrepreneur Organization Continues Professional - Development of Small Business Owners in the New Year http://www.webwire.com/ViewPressRel.asp?aId=151890 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 18:39:16 EST Rochester, NY (January 23, 2012)- The Entrepreneurs' Organization Accelerator Program announced today its ongoing support for assisting optimistic small businesses looking to stimulate economic growth in 2012.  With approximately 40 percent of small businesses feeling more hopeful about the economic outlook in the New Year, the Accelerator Program's growth-driven curriculum aims to help companies face current and new challenges.
 
For more than six years, the Accelerator program has taken first-stage business leaders with gross annual incomes ranging between $250,000 and $1 million and turned them into industry leaders.  Once this revenue guideline has been surpassed, business owners are invited to join the Entrepreneurs' Organization.
 
'We are proud to support entrepreneurs and their passion to further develop their business,' said Kevin Langley, Entrepreneurs' Organization Chairman.  'Over the years, we have seen many members increase their annual revenues and transform into leaders of their industry.' 
 
The program's extensive curriculum addresses four key issues that impact prospective businesses, including strategic planning, sales and marketing, human resources and finance.
 
Some benefits of becoming a member of the Accelerator Program include:
·         Networking opportunities with other entrepreneurs, including the leading business owners in a particular city.
·         Tips and strategies for increasing capital.
·         Practical feedback to help you grow sales effectively.
 
To learn more about the Accelerator Program, visit accelerator.eonetwork.org. 

About Entrepreneurs' Organization: 
The Entrepreneurs' Organization is a dynamic, global network of more than 8,000 business owners in 40 countries.  Founded in 1987 by a group of young entrepreneurs, EO is the catalyst that enables entrepreneurs to learn and grow from each other, leading to greater business success and an enriched personal life.  Membership in one of EO's 120 chapters is by invitation only; the average member is 41 years old with annual revenues of US$17.3 million.  For more information on the Entrepreneurs' Organization, visit www.eonetwork.org or call +1.703.519.6700.

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]]> Advertising / Marketing Banking / Financial Services Commercial Services Financial Markets Media Advisory WebWireID151890 Article Exclusiv Vodka Receives Exceptional Rating From Beverage Tasting Institute http://www.webwire.com/ViewPressRel.asp?aId=151861 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 09:42:37 EST MANALAPAN, NJ – Exclusiv Vodka, a consumer favorite for price and taste, received their second near perfect rating from the Beverage Tasting Institute (BTI) this January 2012.  The BTI scored Exclusiv Vodka 91 points, rating the vodka as 'Exceptional. '
Last year BTI awarded Exclusiv Vodka 90 points and also named the beverage a '2011 Best Buy Bar Competition-Best Value Vodka $10 and Under.'   That same year Exclusiv Vodka also received the Gold Medal for the International Review of Spirits Award.

A 91 rating puts Exclusiv Vodka in a very lofty category, sharing the same tasting score or higher with the likes of Skyy Vodka, Chopin, Svedka, Finlandia and more.  What makes Exclusiv stand out from it's equally rated counterparts is the price. 

At around $10.00 a litre, Exclusiv Vodka is a mere fraction of the cost of the other brands that scored the same in recent taste test results.   Serge Chistov, importer of Exclusiv Vodka is quoted, 'With our Russian roots, it was always our intention to show that price does not make the vodka.  In Russia we do not drink expensive vodkas; we drink quality vodkas. To make Exclusiv, we use quality ingredients blended together with the precision and patience that gives Exclusiv Vodka its popular taste.'

Below are the notes from the BTI January 2012 tasting regarding Exclusiv Vodka:

'Clear. Mild aromas of almond nougat, sweet cream, and minerals with a supple dry-yet-fruity medium body and a smooth, lightly peppery finish. Very clean and lively.'
Exclusiv Vodka is one of the fastest growing vodka brands on the market today. 

Imported from Moldova, a country in Eastern Europe located between Romania and Ukraine, Exclusiv uses the richest raw materials and finest distilling processes.  Surprisingly, a litre of Exclusiv vodka only costs about $10.00.  It's distinct upscale flavor and rich heritage combined with an attractive price point has made Exclusiv Vodka one of the most in-demand Vodka brands for restaurants, retailers and consumers. 

For information about where to buy Exclusiv Vodka, please go to http://www.exclusiv-vodka.com/where-to-buy-vodka

About Exclusiv Vodka
Exclusiv Vodka is imported through Serge Imports, LLC and is available in NY, NJ, CT and FL through the Charmer Sunbelt Group (CSG), one of the nation's leading distributors of fine wines, spirits, beer and other beverages. CSG operates local distributor and/or brokerage houses in 15 markets – Alabama, Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Maryland, Mississippi, New Jersey, New York (Metro and Upstate), Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Virginia, and The District of Columbia.

http://www.exclusiv-vodka.com

About BTI/Tastings.com
The Beverage Testing Institute was founded in 1981 with the objective of producing fair and impartial wine reviews for consumers. Today, this philosophy still holds true.  Over the years, our buying guides have appeared in the Wine Enthusiast, Restaurant Hospitality, The New Yorker Magazine, Wine & Spirits, International Wine Review, Epicurious.com, All About Beer, and many others.

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]]> Beer, Wine and Spirits Lifestyle / Society Media Advisory WebWireID151861 Article Find Shelter From Any Storm in Morristown, New Jersey http://www.webwire.com/ViewPressRel.asp?aId=151831 Sat, 21 Jan 2012 09:38:33 EST Morristown is no stranger to severe weather.  Over the past year, this town received more than its fair share of extreme flooding and snow fall.  In fact, the entire Highlands region in New Jersey was completely paralyzed on more than one occasion.  As harsh as the weather has been, the people living there have proven themselves even more resilient.  Morristown's Hard Winter of 1779-80 has been described as the place 'Where America Survived.'  Today, Morristown could easily be called as the place where America thrives.
 
Marty Epstein, local businessman and organizer of the weather-dependent Gran Fondo cycling event, did not allow last fall's flooding to stop him from successfully rescheduling this major event.  It attracted people from over 20 states and foreign countries.  He is quick to point out that Morristown is a model for successful partnerships between local businesses, residents, and tourists alike.  Morristown has great parking and thriving new businesses.  Whether it's historic reflection, artistic expression, or scenic recreation, Morristown has something for you.
 
General Washington chose Morristown as his headquarters for strategic reasons.  Only a two-day march from the British army in New York City, but with the protection of the Watchung Mountains and the Great Swamp, Morristown's location was perfect.  Despite the area looking like a swamp last year, the waters have receded and Morristown's location is still perfect today.  Touring the many sites and events within the Morristown National Historical Park can become a weekly event of discovery and enjoyment; there is so much to do.  If other historical time periods interest you, consider a visit to the Macculloch Hall Historical Museum for ideas.
 
To lift spirits during the cold, harsh Christmas of 1779, Washington hired the military band to play music.  Today, despite the cold, your spirits can be easily lifted by attending one of the many performances at the Mayo Performing Arts Center in cozy, warm surroundings.  Vocal performances of The Masterwork Chorus or the Harmonium Choral Society not only provide music to enjoy, but audition opportunities if you have voice talent yourself.  If other art forms tickle your fancy, explore the Arts Council of the Morris Area for more information.
 
Washington's army hiked in over two feet of snow to their winter encampment in Jockey Hollow.  Last year, even more snow than that fell across the Highlands!  Today, you can hike along the same routes (free of snow) and relive the past, in relative comfort.  Perhaps you'd rather explore the area on horseback; if so, give Seaton Hackney Stables a call.  If bicycling is more your speed, be sure to stop by Marty's Reliable Cycle for some tips.  Does maple sugaring, ice skating, Bald Eagle watching, hunting, or spending a day on a working farm sound intriguing to you?  Then contact the Morris County NJ Park Commission to find out how.
 
Exploring everything Morristown has to offer will undoubtedly give you an appetite.  Unlike Washington's troops who had to suffer through the worst winter in recorded history with nothing to eat for days, culinary opportunities abound today!  Perhaps you'd like to whet your appetite with an afternoon tea.  The Cosy Cupboard Tea Room should be on your list.  Maybe your taste buds are crying out for a hearty American meal; then reserve a table at George and Martha's American Grille.  After enjoying a show, stop by the Dublin Pub for authentic Irish coffee and dessert.  With so many cuisines available, try a different one with each visit.
 
Discover how Morristown is still the perfect destination despite the weather!  Visit the Morris County Tourism Bureau today and plan your next trip.
 

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]]> Leisure / Travel / Hotels Media Advisory Publishing / Information Services Travel Industry WebWireID151831 Article Marc McGurren Joins PCG Consulting Inc. as Partner http://www.webwire.com/ViewPressRel.asp?aId=151785 Thu, 19 Jan 2012 20:00:43 EST EATONTOWN, NJ – PCG Consulting, Inc., the new company formed by PCG Digital Marketing, announced that Marc McGurren has joined the company as a partner and will head up the Internet/BDC consulting team.

PCG Consulting, Inc. will provide vendor-neutral recommendations for products and services that can assist dealers to increase sales and profits. The new company was formed to meet the needs of car dealers who need assistance in creating effective processes, measurement standards, and intelligent reporting for their business operations.

Marc McGurren will create and develop the Internet and BDC Consulting team that will travel the country meeting with dealers and advising them on new protocols and strategies that can help them handle their online leads more successfully.  Marc and the consulting team will also help dealers train their BDC and Internet departments to be more accountable and profitable.

Marc is the former Internet Director for the Jerry Durant Auto Group located in Weatherford, TX.

Most recently, Marc was featured on the cover WardsAuto Dealer Business Magazine for his strategies on being one of the top General Motors Internet dealerships in the country. He is a regular contributor and community editor for Drivingsales.com and speaker at multiple automotive conferences.

Marc has held positions in the automotive industry that range from salesperson, sales manager, finance manager, general manager, assistant service and parts director, as well has his most recent position as Internet director.

His passion and desire to execute digital marketing strategies is contagious and his track record of 'you can't fix what you don't know' helped the Jerry Durant Auto Group to have the best year in 42 years and sell over 10,500 cars in 2011.

PCG Consulting is lead by partners Brian Pasch, Glenn Pasch, Ananth Godavari and Marc McGurren.

Dealers looking for a comprehensive review of their business processes, marketing budgets and strategies for 2012 should contact Kristen Chiarello of PCG Consulting Inc. at 732-450-8200 or via email at kristen.chiarello@pcgmailer.com.

Marc McGurren and the PCG Consulting team will be at the 2012 NADA Conference February 3-6 in Las Vegas.  Dealers can meet the team and learn more about their consulting services by visiting booth #3659.

About PCG Digital Marketing

PCG Digital Marketing is a full service digital marketing agency that serves growing businesses in all industry sectors.  PCG is a leader in automotive marketing education and is nationally recognized as a leader in Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and Search Engine Marketing (SEM) as well as an award winning Internet training firm. Most recently, they were named to the Inc 500 Fastest Growing Private Companies list ranking #192 nationally and #7 in their home state of New Jersey.

For more information on their services, visit http://www.pcgdigitalmarketing.com

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]]> Advertising / Marketing Media Advisory Multimedia / Online / Internet WebWireID151785 Article Jazz Music Drummer Mauricio Zottarelli, CD Release, Drom NYC, Jan. 21 http://www.webwire.com/ViewPressRel.asp?aId=151742 Thu, 19 Jan 2012 02:34:04 EST Jazz music and Brazilian jazz drummer Mauricio Zottarelli ( http://www.mzdrums.com ) and fellow Sao Paolo native pianist Gilson Schachnik (http://gilsonmusic.com ) celebrate the release of their CD Mozik, with a performance on Saturday evening, January 21, at Drom NYC, 85 Avenue (between 5th and 6th) 212-777-1157, www.DromNYC.com. The band features international cohorts from the CD, Brazilian jazz music guitarist Gustavo Assis-Brasil, Russian flutist Yulia Musayelyan, and Argentine bassist Fernando Huergo - playing a distinctive brand of muscular Brazilian jazz, engaging both their love of traditional Brazilian music and the early fusion Chick Corea and Herbie Hancock. View the new video of Mauricio Zottarelli at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qb3SFgLdTkk

While jazz pianist Gilson Schachnik and jazz music drummer Mauricio Zottarelli were both born in the state of Sao Paulo, it wasn't until they landed in Boston that Brazilian music seized their imagination.

But Brazilian music didn't capture their interest while they were in Brazil. Each grew up idolizing and playing American jazz. When they met at Berklee, however, their love of Brazilian music was rekindled. Says Zottarelli, 'it's our honest expression of the music we love. We're not trying to recreate something or recover the past. We don't have any kind of agenda. It just so happened that we fell in love with Brazilian music. Brazilian jazz, while living in Boston.

'Reared on hard rock, European classical music, blues, funk and jazz, they independently found their way to Berklee College of Music, earning scholarships to study at the prestigious institution. Moving to the United States provided a sudden, jarring perspective shift, and a reappraisal of their relationship to their musical birthright. Their captivating new album Mozik reflects their deep engagement with Brazilian jazz rhythms and forms, filtered through their love of the early fusion of Chick Corea and Herbie Hancock.

'A lot of non-Brazilian musicians who play Brazilian jazz music are obsessed with being authentic,' says Schachnik, who wrote most of the album's arrangements. 'That's not our goal at all. We're not trying to recreate bossa nova. We want to play with all the information that we've gathered over the years. I grew up listening to Return to Forever and Headhunters."

Whatever qualms Schachnik (http://gilsonmusic.com) and Zottarelli once harbored about claiming Brazilian music as their own are washed away in this roots samba jazz celebration of Brazil's miscegenated culture.

Zottarelli grew up in the town of Rio Claro in the state of Sao Paulo, immersed in music. He earned a degree in computer science in 1997, but his love of music led him to apply for and earn a scholarship to a summer program at Berklee. When he came to Boston in 1999 he thought it was just for a season, but he kept earning new scholarships to study film scoring, arranging, and performance, and by 2002 Zottarelli had graduated from Berklee.

With his versatility and wide rhythmic palette Zottarelli has become one of the most sought after drummers on the scene since moving to New York City in 2006. He's toured internationally with Japanese pianist Hiromi's Sonicbloom, while performing and recording with an international array of artists, including Eliane Elias, Marc Johnson, Prasanna, Esperanza Spalding, Keiko Matsui, Richard Bona, Claudio Roditi, Chuck Loeb, Rosa Passos, Jovino Santos Neto, Nilson Matta, Toninho Horta, Filó Machado, Cidinho Teixeira, Marc Rossi Group, Hendrik Meurkens, and Oriente Lopez.

He co-leads Dig Trio and recently released his first album under his own name 7 Lives, which documents his evolving synthesis of jazz, Brazilian jazz music and fusion. It's a vision that he also explores with Schachnik on Mozik, a jazz album conceived by Brazilian musicians who approach the music of their homeland with fresh ears and open hearts.

'What I love about this music is that it's our honest expression of the music we love,' Zottarelli says. 'We're not trying to recreate something or recover the past. We don't have any kind of agenda. It just so happened that we fell in love with Brazilian jazz music while living in Boston.''Mauricio Zottarelli is a machine! Keep your eyes on him' - Drum ProMagazineFor more information: http://www.mzdrums.com

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]]> Entertainment Leisure / Travel / Hotels Lifestyle / Society Media Advisory Music WebWireID151742 Article The Coca-Cola Company to Present at Consumer Analyst Group of New York Conference http://www.webwire.com/ViewPressRel.asp?aId=151473 Thu, 12 Jan 2012 10:55:15 EST ATLANTA -- The Coca-Cola Company announced today that Gary Fayard, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will present at the Consumer Analyst Group of New York (CAGNY) Conference being held in Boca Raton, Fla., at 12:30 p.m. (EST), Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2012.

The Company invites investors to listen to the live audiocast of the conference call at its website, http://www.thecoca-colacompany.com/investors/index.html. A replay in downloadable MP3 format will also be available within 24 hours after the audiocast on the Company's website.

The Coca-Cola Company (NYSE: KO) is the world's largest beverage company, refreshing consumers with more than 500 sparkling and still brands. Led by Coca-Cola, the world's most valuable brand, our Company's portfolio features 15 billion dollar brands including Diet Coke, Fanta, Sprite, Coca-Cola Zero, vitaminwater, Powerade, Minute Maid, Simply, Georgia and Del Valle. Globally, we are the No. 1 provider of sparkling beverages, ready-to-drink coffees, and juices and juice drinks. Through the world's largest beverage distribution system, consumers in more than 200 countries enjoy our beverages at a rate of 1.7 billion servings a day. With an enduring commitment to building sustainable communities, our Company is focused on initiatives that reduce our environmental footprint, support active, healthy living, create a safe, inclusive work environment for our associates, and enhance the economic development of the communities where we operate. Together with our bottling partners, we rank among the world's top 10 private employers with more than 700,000 system employees. For more information, please visit www.thecoca-colacompany.com or follow us on Twitter at twitter.com/CocaColaCo.

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