The designer interface of EDE ONLINE appeals to a modern readership that is passionate about the F&B lifestyle and culture. Topics range from product and brand showcases to features, trends, travel, personality profiles, art, media, education and events.

As founder Cyrille Stegmann describes, 'Like many, my passion for food, beverage and cigars goes beyond personal taste. Branding methods engage me as much as a brand itself. How a brand is created. A label designed. A product tried, tested, enhanced. As a consumer, I find the more one knows, the better the experience is. This is the premise for EDE ONLINE – it is a passion for knowledge beyond taste.'

Yael Alaton, Strategy Director for Pearlfisher says, 'EDE ONLINE is a unique site in that it manages to cover a broad variety of categories but also has the ability to target a niche and influential audience. This is a website that prides itself on the passion and interactive nature of its readership. It is organized in a modern and engaging way which makes it exciting for a design-savvy audience. We greatly look forward to seeing how it develops."

Roberta Muir, who is manager of the prestigious Sydney Seafood School – Australia's leading cooking school – and author of several books including the international 500 Cheeses also applauded the launch of EDE ONLINE, saying, 'It is a one of a kind in terms of its design and content. I'm personally excited about the scope of the site – I have no doubt it will become the online Mecca for foodies the world-over.'

Meanwhile, a spokesperson for Glenmorangie Whisky commented that, 'The site looks brilliant; simply bursting with information!' And Al Chisolm, VP of Marketing Communications for Matusalem Rum gave very positive feedback about EDE ONLINE, 'It has a completely fresh look. The editorial covers a variety of areas, but they all intertwine and relate to each other very nicely. All the content is informative and ensures good reader engagement.'

While EDE ONLINE is launching internationally it is also structured to include region-specific sections – all of which will be unveiled over the course of 2012. Regions include Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, North America, South America and the Middle East.

At the time of launch, EDE ONLINE will have over 70 confirmed participants including the following:

Smeg Kitchen Appliances, Decanter Magazine, Campari Group, Glenmorangie Whisky, Veuve Clicquot Champagne, Patron Tequila, ProWein, De Buyer Utensils, Sydney Seafood School, Calvisius Caviar, Le Creuset Crockery, Bols Bartending Academy, Villeroy & Boch Tableware, Matusalem Rum, Global Knives, Taste Magazine, Culinary Institute of America, Corona Extra Beer, Pearlfisher, Drambuie, Vinexpo.

ABOUT EDE ONLINE

EDE ONLINE (www.eat-drink-etc.com) is a peerless global gateway to high-end food, beverage and cigar information and resources. It is a showcase of international brands and products; a union of the commercial and creative. Intelligent, relevant content meets minimalist, artful design. A modern portal for expert opinions and recommendations. EDE ONLINE'S information is channeled directly from its sources. Respected, eminent insights are made personal. Processes laid bare. Trends predicted. Facts compiled. From the makers and creators, to industry professionals, students and keen consumers, EDE ONLINE'S audience shares a common passion. A desire to experience, taste, share and learn.

EDE ONLINE is an international website with regional divisions in Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, North America, South America and the Middle East.

For further information or press inquiries please contact the managing editor Amy Morison: amy@eat-drink-etc.com, www.eat-drink-etc.com

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The tourist season of 2011, while not back to pre-spill numbers, was up dramatically from what the experts had proclaimed and by the looks of the numbers, 2012 will set new records for gulf states. Resorts and hotels along the Florida panhandle are seeing reservations pour in for the upcoming spring. Prime destination spots like that of Destin, FL, are preparing for what appears to be a banner season as the vacation rentals in Destin are being snapped up daily.

The beaches in Destin were largely unaffected by the oil spill to begin with but rumors and speculation about the outcome had vacationers staying away from the gulf. Many videos had been captured and posted in places like YouTube.com, showing clean sand and clear water in the summer of 2010, but fear of oil and tarballs coming to shore had kept tourists away in droves. As these videos and testimony from people who visited Destin spread proof of how unaffected the area's beaches really were, the public was made aware of the truth of the situation.

Resorts such as the Edgewater Beach Condominiums are happy and relieved to see the resurgence of vacation rentals. Destin, FL, has long been a prime spot along the panhandle for vacationers of all types. With miles of pure, white sand beaches and many exciting attractions, the area draws the snowbirds from the north during the winter as well as sports fishermen, beach-goers, couples and families throughout the season.

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The 2011 kick off events were so successful, the company has decided to roll them out for all of 2012.  'Urbandale's Incredible Pizza continues to feel that this is a positive way to deliver a great message to our youth while providing them with a safe and fun environment to enjoy,' said Carl Sanders, Group Events Manager, who will be coordinating the 2012 events.

Fellowship Nite, which will come alive every 3rd Friday of the month starting from 8 p.m. to midnight, is open to the public.

'A special ticket price of $15 per person, inclusive of a mini-concert, pizza buffet, drink, and unlimited attractions, such as go-karts, bumper cars, mini-golf, bowling, and more,' noted Sanders.

Scheduled dates for upcoming Fellowship Nites featuring local bands performances are as follows: 

• February 17
• March 16
• April 20
• And every third Friday of the month thereafter

'Rest assured, Incredible Pizza will provide a safe, fun place for the whole family to hang out together,' said General Manager Andrew McCurdy, who is happy to see these great youth events continue in 2012.

For further information, please contact:
Carl Sanders, Group Events Manager, (515) 318-3025 csanders@ipceastcoast.com
Urbandale's Incredible Pizza Website

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The 2011 kick off events were so successful, the company has decided to roll them out for all of 2012.  'Indianapolis' Incredible Pizza continues to feel that this is a positive way to deliver a great message to our youth while providing them with a safe and fun environment to enjoy,' said Debbie Lambert, Group Events Manager, who will be coordinating the 2012 events.

Fellowship Nite, which will come alive every 3rd Friday of the month starting from 8 p.m. to midnight, is open to the public.

'A special ticket price of $15 per person, inclusive of a mini-concert, pizza buffet, drink, and unlimited attractions, such as go-karts, bumper cars, mini-golf, bowling, and laser tag,' noted Lambert.

Scheduled dates for upcoming Fellowship Nites featuring local bands performances are as follows: 

• February 17
• March 16
• April 20
• And every third Friday of the month thereafter

'Rest assured,  Incredible Pizza will provide a safe, fun place for the whole family to hang out together,' said General Manager Jim Leonard, who is happy to see these great youth events continue in 2012.

For further information, please contact:
Debbie Lambert, Group Events Manager, (317) 496-4450 debbie@ipceastcoast.com
Indy's Incredible Pizza Website

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People decide their walls need to be painted for many reasons. Sometimes it's just because they are tired of the color or because they are changing furniture or décor. At other times, it becomes necessary to spruce up the interior with a new paint job because they are expecting guests and you don't want them to see the same colors they saw when they last visited 10 or 15 years ago.

So when Just Paint Painters got a call from one of its past customers about painting, it didn't appear particularly unusual. Getting the call on December 22nd, the staffer assumed it was for an estimate for work to be completed sometime during the New Year (2012). As company president, Victor S. Freeman, would soon discover, however, this was anything but a 'normal' call for a painting quote. The call was from the 'First-Lady' of Saints' Memorial Community Church in a nearby town, and the work needed to be completed by the evening of December 24th. To make the job even more challenging, the walls to be painted were currently sporting plastic-covered wallpaper that had to be removed.

Being so close to Christmas, the number of employees available was limited. So Freeman, Just Paint's company president, made the trip himself to provide the estimate because of the company's loyalty to its previous customers. Even with the enormous challenge of removing the wallpaper and the uncertainty of the condition of the walls behind it, Freeman committed to getting the job done in time for Christmas Eve services.

The congregation's pastor, the Reverend Eddie Durham, said 'Just Paint Painters was called out of desperation because we knew the quality of their work, but we didn't really expect to get the narthex completed in just two days. That would be a miracle!' The company had previously performed custom interior painting work at the Durham residence.

President Freeman himself led the team in removing the wallpaper, repairing the underlying drywall that required extensive patching, and painting. Completing the project before Christmas almost required camping out at the church. But by Noon on Christmas Eve, the ceiling, walls and doors of the narthex looked brand new. When Pastor and First-Lady Durham arrived, they were totally awed by the outcome. They described the interior painting work as a 'Christmas Miracle' thanks to Freeman and Just Paint Services.

To see photos of the narthex's transformation, visit http://justpaintpainters.com/just-paint-painters-christmas-miracle-at-willingboro-church.

To help ease the challenge of moving interior painting jobs from the 'To Do' list to the 'Done' list, Just Paint Painters, a full service painting contractor based in Williamstown, New Jersey, paints most interior rooms (up to 15' x 15') for just $179, paint not included. Full details can be found on their website, JustPaintPainters.com.

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For more information on EMSL's food testing services, please contact EMSL at (800) 220-3675, email info@emsl.com, or visit www.EMSL.com or www.FoodTestingLab.com.

About EMSL Analytical, Inc.
EMSL Analytical, Inc. is a full service testing company providing quality lab services under the same private ownership since 1981. Including the corporate lab facility in Cinnaminson, NJ, EMSL Analytical operates over thirty laboratories nationwide in the US and Canada. We provide analytical services for environmental, indoor air quality (IAQ), industrial hygiene, forensics and materials science, consumer products, food safety, PCR, pharmaceutical, asbestos, lead, and radiological samples. The company has an extensive list of accreditations from leading organizations, as well as state and federal regulating bodies. Please see our website for a complete listing of accreditations.
 

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Losing a job can be distressing, and it's tough to find a new one right now.  But rather than sit around and feel despondent, many people are taking the initiative and starting their own business.  Becoming your own boss is a great option for many people, promising financial freedom and security, plus the satisfaction that comes from building a business.  The catering business offers the added advantage that the work can be fitted around a person's lifestyle, while offering very generous financial rewards for those who are successful.

It's easy to start in the catering business from home or from modest business premises.  It's just a case of knowing how, and www.cateringbusinessideas.com shows how. Catering Business Ideas takes people inside the catering industry and shows how to start-up in a catering business.  Launched in association with renowned catering business expert, Collin 'The Catering Guy', the site is focused on educating those who are new to the catering business. Catering Business Ideas provides comprehensive information on the laws and regulations that apply for newcomers in the catering business. There is analysis of the financial aspects of starting-up, including what it costs and the earnings potential.  There is also full information on how to organize and run a small catering operation in a safe and efficient manner.  Most important of all, Catering Business Ideas explains how a successful catering business delights its customers and meets their expectations each and every time.

Much of this may seem daunting, but anyone new to the catering business need only follow the advice at www.cateringbusinessideas.com.  Doing so puts newcomers well on the way to providing an excellent service to clients and customers.  No prior catering or general business experience is necessary.  And it is not necessary to be a master chef or have great culinary skills to succeed in the catering business. 'Just determination, the right attitude and desire to succeed '.  As renowned catering business expert, Collin (The Catering Guy), says, 'Anyone can do it.  The message from Catering Business Ideas to anyone looking at the catering business is, 'You too can become one of the success stories''.
 
Those who visit www.cateringbusinessideas.com will find all the help they need for starting out in the catering business, including advice pages and a free video presentation outlining the steps to a successful catering business. Catering Business Ideas also offer an exclusive, time-limited opportunity to obtain a free copy of 'Catering Business Special Report', which anyone interested in the catering business is sure to find valuable and informative.

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