Stretch For Health Expands Current Sales Model to Allow for Consignment of DVD Products
2010-08-12
Stretch For Health, founded by Susan "Anasuya" Raglin, has expanded the current DVD distribution model from only online sales to "brick and mortar" retail partners as well. As with traditional retail models the DVD products offered by Stretch For Health can be purchased at wholesale prices but a consignment structure has been added as well. The decision to include a consignment structure was made after a pilot program garnered healthy in store sales for the retail partner. "We are happy to announce the ability to provide both wholesale and consignment models to offline ...
Debt Settlement Regulations Creating Lucrative Opportunities
2010-08-12
Suddenly, the debt settlement industry has been forced to shift their focus dramatically to better provide financial services to struggling Americans. The Federal Trade Commission's regulation of the debt settlement industry has created an opportunity to help small business owners and solve the growing problem of financial hardships for the average American.
The new FTC ruling prevents debt companies from charging any upfront fees before they have reduced a client's unsecured debt. Many of these small businesses cannot afford to service a consumer without immediate ...
FranklinCovey Appoints Access Technology Solutions (ATS) to Organize its International e-Commerce Expansion
2010-08-12
As international shoppers propel e-commerce into its next era of strong growth, leading U.S. consumer brands are embracing customer-centric solutions that enhance the global online shopping experience.
FranklinCovey, #255 of Internet Retailer's top 500 e-commerce brands, announced last week the appointment of Provo, UT-based Access Technology Solutions as its international e-commerce platform and logistics provider. Access' turn-key, international sell-and-ship solution enables top U.S. brands to capture and fulfill international e-commerce orders to over 90 markets. ...
CrazyPoker.net Launches ECOSTT Guaranteed Poker Satellite Tournaments
2010-08-12
The popularity of the European Championships of the Single Table Tournaments has prompted its re-introduction on the land-based poker tournament circuit. Thus, Microgaming Poker Network-powered online poker site www.CrazyPoker.net is offering seasoned poker players from all over the world the opportunity to flaunt their wares and play their way online to qualify for the prestigious ECOSTT event in the Mediterranean island of Gibraltar this year. The main event will be hosted by the lavish Gala Casino from 18 to 21 November 2010.
CrazyPoker.net has launched daily as well ...
Save GBP530 with British Airways and Atlantis, The Palm in the Netflights.com Exclusive Dubai Sale
2010-08-12
Netflights.com has teamed up with British Airways and Atlantis, The Palm in Dubai to bring customers some exclusive last minute bargains this September in an exclusive Dubai sale which ends on Saturday September 4th.
Flights to Dubai from London are available at a huge discount as part of the Dubai sale and Manchester flights to Dubai are also included starting from incredibly low prices.
The standout offer amongst the Dubai holidays available is a three night break to the luxurious Atlantis, The Palm resort available from just GBP599 per person including flights, ...
Hotels-Paris.co.uk - Revelations All Set to Open in Paris
2010-08-12
Art enthusiasts booked into one of the many fine hotels Paris has to offer could find they learn more about the artistic process at the Revelations exhibition.
It is free to view this intriguing display, which is running from September 18th to October 17th 2010 at the Petit Palais in the French capital.
Revelations involves a collection of 40 digital videos that each cover a different masterpiece by some of the most famous painters in history.
"The greatest masters such as Veronese, Rembrandt, David, Delacroix, Courbet and Van Gogh are gathered here in a pantheon ...
Hotels-London.co.uk - Enjoy London's Battle of Britain Weekend
2010-08-12
Keen historians may wish to visit London's Royal Air Force (RAF) Museum later this summer, as the Battle of Britain Weekend looks set to incorporate a packed programme of events into just two days.
Hotel London guests may have the chance to see a 'memorial flypast' by authentic Spitfire and Hurricane aircraft, although this will depend on the unpredictable British weather at the time.
Running on September 11th and 12th, the occasion will also see performances by the Barnet Band and the RAF President's Band in the Bomber Hall.
For the more intellectually curious, ...
LateRooms.com - Paris Welcomes Techno Parade
2010-08-12
A peculiar event is all set to take place in Paris in September, with thousands of dance music enthusiasts gathering to enjoy the Techno Parade.
Starting at 12:00 local time on Saturday September 25th, the occasion sees about 20 floats travelling along the streets of the French capital, with around 150 DJs blaring music out of huge sound systems to the delight of willing attendees.
Visitors hoping to be a part of this exciting and energetic festival will find the march snaking its way along Denfert Rochereau, St Michel Boulevard, Boulevard Saint Germain and ending ...
LateRooms.com - Check Out the Feast of San Gennaro in Naples
2010-08-12
Anyone looking to get their teeth into some authentic Italian culture while staying in Naples hotels should stay in the city during the Feast of San Gennaro.
The event, which takes place on September 19th every year, is a celebration of the 'blood miracle' of San Gennaro.
Tourists in town for the day will see a hive of activity around Naples Cathedral, with plenty of market stalls selling sweets and kitsch curiosities, according to Porta Napoli.
The online resource revealed that a procession of holy statues marches through the streets, as well as a centuries-old ...
AsiaRooms.com - See Puppets During Tumpek Wayang in Seminyak
2010-08-12
A spiritual festival with a difference - Tumpek Wayang - will take place on the doorsteps of Seminyak hotels at the start of next month.
The occasion, which is one of many religious celebrations which are held on the paradise island of Bali every single month, is a day on which local artists - and particularly puppeteers - are celebrated.
Tumpek Wayang occurs at different times each year, with the 2010 festivities set to go ahead on September 4th 2010. Tourists who are lucky enough to visit Bali at the time of the event will see local Hindus gather around shrines ...
850,000-Square-Foot Dr Pepper Snapple Group Manufacturing and Distribution Facility in Victorville Now Operational
2010-08-12
Dr Pepper Snapple Group's new manufacturing and distribution facility in the City of Victorville is now operational. Located at the Southern California Logistics Airport (SCLA), the 850,000 square-foot beverage manufacturing and distribution hub is the largest construction/manufacturing project completed in San Bernardino County, the largest county in California and one of the largest in the country. The facility is bringing more than 200 new jobs to the region.
"The opening of this landmark facility is a testament to the pro-business climate we have worked to create ...
Got a Beautiful Baby? Baby Model Search! CommercialKids.com Presents the Opportunity to Start Your Baby's College Fund Today. Plus Sign Up for the Free Baby Model Casting Newsletter
2010-08-12
Babies are earning millions each year acting and modeling in local, regional and national television commercials. Baby agents are seeking all types: newborn, infants and toddler models.
Don't miss out on new Gerber Baby Model Search GAP Casting Call Baby Model Search. Appearing in television commercials and print ads is a great way to gain experience in front of the camera, earn big money, start a college fund and get noticed for other television and film roles.
www.CommercialKids.com is the place to find legitimate licensed baby modeling agents. Top baby modeling ...
Center for Human Reproduction Patient Reports Excellent Response with DHEA
2010-08-12
Following over five years of research on the hormone DHEA as a fertility-enhancing supplement in women with diminished ovarian reserve, New York -based Center for Human Reproduction reports yet another remarkable patient response, based on a very personal patient testimonial.
DHEA, or dehydroepiandrosterone, is a mild male hormone that rejuvenates ovaries - increasing oocyte production as well as egg and embryo quality in women with premaure ovarian aging or of advanced female age.
Researchers at CHR started investigating DHEA supplementation after a 43-year-old ...
Online Forms From Aurora, IL Implant Dentist Allows For Easy New Patient Registration
2010-08-12
Experienced cosmetic and implant dentists in Aurora, IL, Drs. Samy Samaan and Mohammed Salamah, have added new patient forms to their comprehensive practice website in order to enhance practice efficiency.
The newly added patient registration forms can be easily accessed from the new patient page on the practice's website. Prior to a first appointment, new patients can simply download the form, print it, complete the necessary fields and then bring it to the office. With necessary paperwork completed in advance, patients can spend more time getting to know the dentist ...
Natural Area Rugs is Offering Free Shipping on Shag Area Rugs and Contemporary Area Rugs Through Fed Ex and UPS
2010-08-12
Natural Area Rugs provides a variety of rugs for consumers across the United States and in Canada. What sets their company apart from the competition is that they are an importer and manufacturer of rugs. Their products are available in unique and traditional colors and are offered in a variety of designs. In addition to building their company on exceptional principals, integrity and quality, www.NaturalAreaRugs.com is offering free shipping on shag area rugs, contemporary area rugs and any other rug or carpet they have in stock. The company ships with FedEx and UPS and ...
Unique Umbrellas Open Up Great Business Opportunity
2010-08-12
It takes a certain kind of creative mind to look at an umbrella and see a canvas for a new kind of art. And an even more creative mind to use the elements to reveal that art. But Viviane Jaeger and Emma-Jayne Parkes did just that when they linked the gap between science and design and created Squidarellas. Dry, Squidarellas are striking black and white umbrellas. But as rain falls on them, the white areas change to reveal the colorful patterns beneath.
The two co-founders and directors of SquidLondon have been impressing some of the top names in the fashion industry ...
Rias Employees Hit the Fashion Runway for Macmillam
2010-08-12
Bournemouth-based over-50s insurance provider RIAS is holding a free fashion show, in association with Marks & Spencer, Miss Selfridge and Next, on Saturday 14 August at Castlepoint Shopping Centre to raise funds for its employee charity of the year, Macmillan Cancer Support.
The live catwalk event, which will feature RIAS employees modelling the Autumn and Winter collections from the three stores, will feature seven fashion shows, each lasting 20 minutes, every hour between 10am and 4pm.
Janet Connor, Managing Director RIAS, said: "After the fantastic success of ...
Searching for Signs of Nursing Home Abuse or Neglect
2010-08-12
We trust nursing homes and assisted living facilities to care for some of the most vulnerable people in our communities: elderly individuals who are no longer able to care for themselves. Unfortunately, this trust is sometimes misplaced, and the consequences can be tragic.
Abuse and neglect can be particularly worrisome because if often goes unreported. Residents may fear retribution if they speak out about substandard living conditions or may not want to burden their loved ones with such concerns. In some cases, nursing home staff may make it difficult for residents ...
Delays in Immigration Reform and Administrative Alternatives
2010-08-12
The long wait for the Federal Government to address Immigration Reform may be coming to a close, as the debate over the need for reform for border enforcement and the manner in which to deal with the 15 million or so "undocumented" foreign nationals already in the US has reached a boiling point. Although multiple proposals for immigration reform, from single-issue legislation to "Comprehensive Immigration Reform" (CIR) have been introduced in Congress over the past several years, each proposal has met several roadblocks in Congress resulting in no change. With the enactment ...
Texas Enacts Family Protections During Military Parents' Absences
2010-08-12
Military parents have plenty to be concerned about without having to worry about the care of their children during military assignment. The Texas legislature recognized the problems inherent with the need to protect the children of military parents while balancing those needs with the rights of military parents, and as such passed a new state law (Senate Bill 279) effective September 1, 2009 dealing directly with this circumstance of military deployment.
In Texas, divorced parents or unmarried parents of a child or children are typically named as joint managing conservators ...
New Technologies Provide Convenience Along With Distractions and Risk
2010-08-12
In the digital era, multitasking has become a way of life. While reading the news, we chat with colleagues through instant message. While having coffee with friends, we check text messages. We divide our attention between multiple activities, trusting that each activity only demands a fraction of our available capacity.
Most of the time, this is not a serious problem. We have adapted to a way of life that anticipates and accepts constant interruptions. Unfortunately though, some activities are not well-suited to this approach. Most notably, perhaps, is the activity of ...
Department of Justice Examining HSBC's Offshore Activity
2010-08-12
In 2008, the Justice Department began an investigation into HSBC, the London based bank. According to The New York Times, the investigation centers around HSBC's sale of offshore tax services to American citizens. These offshore services are suspected, by the Justice Department, of hiding billions of dollars for clients, who did not pay taxes on the income generated from the accounts.
The Times also reported that some of HSBC's clients are individually under investigation for evading taxes. The Justice Department sent letters to several clients informing them that they ...
Dangerous and Drunken Boating in Connecticut: What Are Your Rights?
2010-08-12
The boating season in Connecticut has officially begun and the Department of Environmental Protection wants boaters to practice safe boating behavior. This includes leaving the booze at home when out on the water, and knowing and obeying the boating laws and regulations.
One of the biggest problems on Connecticut waterways each boating season is drunken and dangerous behavior that causes accidents on the water. To avoid accidents, boat operators need to be sober and able to safely maneuver their boat or Jet Ski in the water. It's also important that passengers not be ...
Hays and ICM Partner to Deliver Enhanced Recruitment Services
2010-08-12
Hays Accountancy & Finance, the leading recruiting expert, has signed an exclusive partnership with the Institute of Credit Management (ICM) to provide members with an enhanced, dedicated recruitment service. Complementing its existing strategic partnership to provide recruitment services outside of ICM's core scope, as a Corporate Partner Hays will offer members additional priority services.
ICM members will continue to benefit from Hays' regional network of offices and access to the latest job opportunities. As Corporate Partner, Hays will also offer members a priority ...
Kuoni Releases Latest Latin America Brochure
2010-08-12
Kuoni has released its latest Latin America brochure that brings together the 15 colourful countries and destinations that make up Latin America including Argentina, Belize, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Columbia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Galapagos, Guatemala, Mexico, Panama, Peru, Uruguay and Venezuela. The brochure is valid September 2010 to December 2011.
Tamara Diethelm, Head of Commercial and Market Management at Kuoni, said: "Latin America, of all the regions around the world, probably offers the most exciting and diverse landscapes, diversions and cultures and we've put ...
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