Mughal Garden, a Collection of Neo-Mughal Artworks by Vijit Pillai at Sublime Galleria

Revisit the splendor of a golden dynasty with artworks inspired by the Mughal Era, in Sublime Galleria’s latest exhibit.

Bangalore, India, January 27, 2014 — Kick starting 2014, Sublime Galleria opens with a peek into the past, showcasing the grandeur of the Mughal Era through the works of the celebrated new age artist Vijit Pillai. His latest exhibition is titled Mughal Garden.

Mughal Garden is a collection of artworks inspired by the characters and scenes from the classic miniatures. Created in 2013, this collection pays tribute to Mughal art styles through the use of colour, floral and stain-glass paintings. Here, Pillai adds a contemporary twist by using an extraordinary mixture of patterns and abstract visuals. This compilation adds to the artist’s characteristic trait and brings out the sheer drama of a time gone by.

The material used is acrylic paint on canvas with photographs. Pillai uses his own photographs which transforms through the use of filters, textures and patterns. Also evident is the sophisticated use of digital technique, depth and fabric creating a unique visual. These limited edition canvases come under the ‘Mixed Media Art’ genre. In this form of art, several materials and methods are combined to create a greater visual appeal and Pillai has proved to be a forerunner in it.

Exhibition Dates:
This Neo-Mughal exhibition titled ‘Mughal Garden’ is on from 18th January to 16th February 2014 at Sublime Galleria, on the 8th floor of UB City, on Vittal Mallya Road.

About the Artist:
Vijit Pillai took to the arts early in life, being encouraged by his artist mother. He trained under eminent art teacher Rathin Mitra and won his first few accolades while in school. Having been exposed to contemporary and modern art works from an early age, Pillai began to explore his own style with confidence while working in advertising. His added interest in photography led to the realm of New Media and Mixed Media Art.

Over the years, Vijit Pillai has been a part of several art auctions and exhibitions across the country and has been featured alongside legends such as MF Hussain and FN Souza. As a well recognized artist and pioneer in Mew Media and Digital Art, he has sold over 500 works internationally including countries like New Zealand, Germany, Italy, UK, Switzerland and Australia. His works are also currently featured at the 1D Terminal at the Delhi Airport and Radisson Blu Plaza in Hyderabad.

About Sublime Galleria:
Sublime Galleria, located on the 8th Floor Sky Bridge of UB City, is India’s first Sky Gallery, founded by Ms. Uzma Irfan – Director, Corporate Communications, Prestige Group. Known for its encouragement and support of the fine arts and the performing arts, Sublime holds exhibitions showcasing the talents of not only famous artists but also of up-and-coming artists.

Strongly believing in the need to these artists, Uzma Irfan founded Sublime Galleria to help provide a platform for them to exhibit their work. She believes that fine art is an integral part of our rich culture and we should strive to keep these art forms vibrant and accessible to society.

Sublime Galleria has promoted the works of several artists across categories. Here’s a complete list of the artists that have earlier showcased their works at the gallery – Aditi Babel, Alok Utsav, Amina Shazi, Amit Sharma, Anoop H., Aparna Ganesh, Ashish Parmar, C.P.B. Prasad, Devanshi (Tina) Agarwal, Dnyati Wagh, Elena Renee Pereira, Farah Ahmed, G. Prakash Nayak, Harsha Jagasia, Jayanth B. Hubli, Joseph Cairns, Kalabhakesari, Karthik Poojappa, Manoj M. Masand, Milind Nayak, Pallon Daruwala, Pradeep Kumar D.M., Pragya Jain, Pramod Kumar Mohanty, Priyanka Gupta Agarwal, Raju Terdal, Ramesh Terdal, Ruchika K.C., Runa Biswas, Rupesh Patrick, Seshu Kiran G.S., Shraddha Rathi, Shukla Chowdhury, Simran K.S. Lamba, Sonu Mulchandani, Soraya Taher Merchant, Sripad Kulkarni, Sudeep Mukherjee, Sujata Sah Sejekan, Suman Purushotham, Swati Pasari and Thota Tharrani.

Press & Media Contact:
Ms. Urmila Biswas
+91 98860 99736
contact@marchingantsllp.com
http://www.sublimegalleria.com

XebiaLabs Celebrates 140% Revenue Growth in 2013

XebiaLabs, the leading provider of Delivery Automation tools for the enterprise, today announced it more than doubledrevenue in 2013.

Boston, MA (USA), January 27, 2014 — XebiaLabs (www.xebialabs.com), the leading provider of Delivery Automation tools for the enterprise, today announced it more than doubledrevenue in 2013. Success factors contributing to its record year include a 100% renewal rate, a slew of global customer wins, a milestone version of deployment automation software Deployit, and the roll out of the company’s enterprise release coordination solution, XL Release.

New customer wins in 2013 include Digital Globe, Expedia, John Deere, GE, Tribune Media Company, Deutsche Telekom, Cable & Wireless and other leading U.S. and international firms.

“XebiaLabs software allows DigitalGlobe to focus on quality by automating processes needed to develop, test and accept software, dramatically increasing the speed of our software deployment process,” said Sunil Mavadia, Manager, Deployment & Environment Management, Digital Globe.

Says Rene Steenvoorden, CIO of Rabobank, “XebiaLabs enables us to deploy our applications more often, more reliably and more predictably. It helps us to significantly improve our time to market in multiple critical areas.”

2013 Highlights include:
* Launch of XL Release, which allows DevOps and Continuous Delivery teams to effectively collaborate on application releases.
* Launch of new version of Deployit, deployment automation software. Deployit now offers self-service creation of on-demand cloud environments with a single click, accelerating development and testing.
* A survey XebiaLabs conducted in 2013 with C-level executives found that 75% of respondents give their delivery process a failing grade, with deployment failures occurring up to 30% of the time, fueling the rapid growth in industry interest in DevOps and Continuous Delivery.
* XebiaLabs signed up several sales channel and implementation partnerships with firms such as development lifecycle experts Black Diamond. XebiaLabs also announced a partnership with CloudBees, the company behind Jenkins, the most popular Continuous Integration server.

“The market for DevOps and Continuous Delivery is booming,” said CEO Coert Baart of XebiaLabs. “We’re proud that our solutions are the standard choice for leading innovative companies and that we are perceived as the thought leader in this market.”

Plans for 2014 include moving to larger headquarters to accommodate the rapidly expanding team, partnering with leaders to extend market reach and launching new products to meet the growing demand for delivery automation tooling. XebiaLabs is continuing to expand and is on track to more than double revenue again in 2014.

About XebiaLabs:
With customers such as GE, 3M, Expedia and Société Générale, XebiaLabs is a leading provider of delivery automation software that helps organizations deliver business value faster and more efficiently. Deployit, the only fully-automated Application Release Automation solution, allows customers to carry out and scale application deployments across all middleware and cloud environments. XL Release is the most advanced enterprise release coordination software, allowing IT organizations to plan, track and execute releases faster. Headquartered in the U.S., XebiaLabs has a world-wide network of sales offices and partners. www.xebialabs.com

Press Contacts:
Heather Sill Moses, VP Marketing, hmoses@xebialabs.com

Victor Cruz, Principal, MediaPR.net, vcruz@mediapr.net

Press & Media Contact:
Victor Cruz, Principal
MediaPR.net, Inc
Essex, MA – USA
+1 (978) 768-6888
vcruz@mediapr.net
http://www.xebialabs.com

MoWaiter Announces Partnership with Cynovo

MoWaiter will attend CES with Cynovo-BOOTH # 37120, South Hall.

Portola Valley, CA (USA), January 27, 2014 — MoWaiter;, a provider of cloud based restaurant communication and food ordering services and Cynovo Inc., a China based supplier of mobile tablet devices with wireless and payment capabilities, announced today they will deploy hardware and software solutions to restaurants leading the mobile connectivity revolution in dining.

The partnership’s vision is to provide diners with:
* Freedom of choice – order and pay with your waiter, tablet or mobile phone
* Contactless awareness – recognizers your presence and dining preferences
* Personalization – dine when, where and how you want while your privacy is respected
* Ubiquitous cloud based approach – one solution for all restaurants

Philippe Tregon, CEO of MoWaiter; and former Silicon Valley restaurant executive announcing the partnership said, “Our partnership with Cynovo, an early developer of tablets with POS and wireless technologies for the restaurant industry, allows our customers the ability to directly communicate to a restaurant’s wait staff on the go or at the table with or without their mobile phone.” Tregon further said, “MoWaiter is passionate about placing the restaurant customer in charge of the dining experience. Our down-loadable iOS app and soon to be released Android OS application, in conjunction with in-restaurant wireless tablet device service, gives us the ability to provide service anywhere, anytime, at the tap of a button.”

Henry Chen, Founder and CEO of Cynovo in announcing the partnership commented, “Our company is at the forefront hardware developers creating wireless payment devices that allow restaurant customers the ability to order and pay for food and services on their timetable. This partnership provides us the application software to showcase our hardware solutions and makes a perfect combination of hardware and US software service applications expertise.”

About MoWaiter:
MoWaiter was founded in 2011 by two Silicon Valley engineers to revolutionize the restaurant experience. Philippe Tregon, an experienced Silicon Valley based restaurateur and former finance executive at ClubMed, joined the company this year to provide his in-industry experience as the company scales operations. Bill MacKenzie, an industry veteran with companies such as Apple, Palm and more recently with E La Carte joined the company in December to provide operational direction to the company’s efforts. The company’s cloud based application is presently deployed at restaurants in Silicon Valley. More information is available at http://www.mowaiter.com

About Cynovo:
Founded in 2008, Cynovo is a leading solution provider of customized tablets for vertical business environments, including finance, healthcare, hospitality, retail, distribution, logistics and telecommunication. Most recently the company provided tablet solutions for pilot programs at leading Restaurant Chains in the US. Cynovo offers a broad range of Android, Windows, and Linux based tablets which are designed for mobile professionals and business owners who require real-time computing and mobile payment processing capabilities at the point of service. Built on our core hardware and embedded technology, our customized tablet solutions provides users the ability to gather, manage, analyze and transmit critical information and process payments with high levels of efficiency, security, portability and information management. Henry Chen, the company’s Founder and CEO has a decade of experience at leading enterprise software and hardware companies such as Oracle and BEA Systems. More information is available at http://www.cynovogroup.com

Press & Media Contact:
Philippe Tregon, Co-Founder & CEO
MoWaiter
Portola Valley, CA – USA
650 678-0872
ptregon@mowaiter.com
http://www.mowaiter.com

CEO Mary Hester Principal for a Day at Brookwood HS

LAN Systems, a leading Atlanta Managed Services Provider, CEO Mary Hester was the “Principal for a Day” at Brookwood High School In Snellville, Georgia.

Norcross, GA (USA), January 27, 2014 –- LAN Systems, a leading Atlanta Managed Services Provider, CEO Mary Hester was the “Principal for a Day” at Brookwood High School In Snellville, Georgia. The program is a joint venture of the Gwinnett County Board of Education and the Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce. Its objective is to provide CEO-level business leaders a firsthand, authentic look at the operations of today’s schools and the principals who lead them. Leaders observe the rewards, challenges, and satisfaction that come with being the instructional and managerial leader of a modern public school.

Mary shadowed Mr. Bo Ford, Principal of Simpson EC, during hisr normal and very busy schedule. Starting by greeting teachers and having a cup of Starbuck’s at the school coffee shop. Bo and Mary toured the school by visiting the band, orchestra and choir as they practiced for the holiday celebration. Visits to the AP math, chemistry and computer classes demonstrated the exceptional curriculum and partnership with Georgia Tech.

“Bo was just promoted to principal and I was delighted to spend the day with him. There were signs everywhere saying ‘Bo knows Brookwood’ and that is true. He knows every inch of the school and the name of every student,” said Hester. “This is such an impressive school. From orchestra to calculus, I was thrilled to see the engagement of the students, teachers and staff. The Brookwood Cluster is a wonderful testament to the success of education in Gwinnett.”

Brookwood High School is in Snellville, Georgia and serves over 3400 students.

About the Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce:
Gwinnett County remains one of the fastest-growing counties in the United States and has led the state of Georgia in job creation for the past five years. At the center of Gwinnett’s growth and development is the Gwinnett Chamber.

As one of the largest and most successful chambers in the Southeastern United States, the Gwinnett Chamber has a finger on the pulse of the community and is able to identify and target issues of importance to businesses in the county. Within the Chamber, businesses of all sizes have a strong voice and powerful impact on important community issues. For more information, visit: www.gwinnettchamber.org

About LAN Systems:
LAN Systems is a leading Atlanta IT Support company that provides people-focused IT solutions. As technology experts, LAN Systems helps companies make the most of their existing IT investment and choose the right solutions to fuel growth. LAN Systems is a leading provider of IT Solutions for growing businesses in the Metro Atlanta. For more information, visit: www.lansystems.com

Press & Media Contact:
Lauren VanBuskirk
VP of Sales and Marketing
LAN Systems
3079 Crossing Park
Norcross, GA 30071 – USA
770-662-0312
lauren@lansystems.com
http://www.lansystems.com

One in 10 Coloradans Choose Colorado HealthOP on State’s Health Insurance Marketplace

Member-Driven Health Insurance Reports Significant Gain Among State’s Newly Insured

Denver, CO, January 25, 2013 — Colorado’s first statewide cooperative health insurance carrier, Colorado HealthOP, has made significant progress in the Colorado health insurance marketplace. The CO-OP announced today that it holds 10 percent market share among Coloradans who enrolled in health insurance on Connect for Health Colorado.

New Colorado HealthOP members point to the insurer’s member-driven philosophy and its focus on preventive care as reasons they chose the CO-OP when shopping on the exchange.

Brian Novak of Denver, a newly enrolled Colorado HealthOP member, hasn’t always had a positive outlook on health insurance. Novak is a type 1 diabetic and cancer survivor. He is also very active and health-conscious, but his pre-existing conditions have made it difficult for him to get quality health insurance coverage in the past. Colorado HealthOP’s non-exclusive policies mean that his medical history is no longer a roadblock to improved preventive coverage.

“When I started researching (on the exchange) I couldn’t find anything that worked for me,” said Novak, the 41-year-old self-employed outdoor adventure enthusiast. “I found Colorado HealthOP. I was intrigued by the idea of a non-profit health insurance company. It resonated with me because they are proactive about keeping members costs down and member health a priority. This was a very different approach to healthcare than I had experienced with other insurance companies. It made sense.”

Colorado HealthOP credits its market momentum to its cooperative business model and value-based benefits. These philosophies and practices allow the organization to provide sustainable healthcare options to Colorado consumers.

These philosophies have clearly resonated with Coloradans. In some areas of the state, the CO-OP’s market share exceeds 25 percent. This is no small feat for a company that began operating just over a year ago.

“We are very encouraged by our enrollment numbers,” said Julia Hutchins, chief executive officer of Colorado HealthOP. “They really affirm that our member-driven, cooperative business model is not only attractive but necessary to Colorado consumers.”

Colorado HealthOP’s current enrollment numbers meet the CO-OP’s membership projections and put the insurer on track to meet its first-year enrollment goals.

The CO-OP has seen the following enrollment trends:

* Colorado HealthOP holds especially strong market share among marketplace shoppers in the following areas of the state:

* Boulder County 27.0%

* Summit County 22.0%

* Park County 21.7%

* Denver County 11.8%

* On average, more than 60 people per day have signed up for Colorado HealthOP policies.

* The average age of Colorado HealthOP enrollees is two years younger than all Coloradans who have enrolled on the state marketplace.

Coloradans can enroll in Colorado HealthOP plans on the state’s online health insurance marketplace, Connect for Health Colorado, through March 31, 2014.

About Colorado HealthOP:
Colorado HealthOP offers a new alternative to traditional health insurance in Colorado. A nonprofit health insurance cooperative, Colorado HealthOP and its members are committed to providing affordable, quality coverage to individuals and employers interested in making a difference in their own health, their employees’ health and the health of their community. Colorado HealthOP aims to improve health outcomes by putting the responsibility for consumers’ care back into the hands of the cooperative’s members and providers. A private market solution tailored for individuals and employers, Colorado HealthOP will begin open enrollment in October 2013 via Connect for Health Colorado, Colorado’s health insurance marketplace, and through independent brokers and agents. Coverage will begin January 1, 2014. For more information about Colorado HealthOP, please visit www.COHealthOP.org or call 720.627.8900.

Contact:
Anna Beaty
CSG PR
3225 East 2nd Avenue
Denver, CO 80206
303-433-7020
abeaty@COHealthOP.org
http://www.csg-pr.com

2014 NBA All-Star Weekend In New Orleans February 14 through 16 Official Press Release

The 2014 NBA All-Star Game Will take place from February 14 – 16 in New Orleans, LA! Win 2 Free Tickets Courtesy New Orleans All-Star Weekend.

New Orleans, LA (USA), January 24, 2014 — The NBA All Star Weekend is second only to the Super Bowl when it comes to the biggest party weekend on the planet. Celebrities, pro athletes, and many more come to party with the NBA elite. Last year in Houston, Texas, Dwight Howard, Kobe Bryant, Michael Jordan, Lebron James and more all had private parties. Also, major music acts like Jay-z, Drake, Rick Ross and Lil Wayne all performed and hosted parties. Now the NBA All Star Weekend 2014 has shifted to New Orleans! It is going to be a huge party on Bourbon Street!

The NFL season will be over and over 200 NFL millionaire athletes will come to New Orleans to party with the NBA elite. You can book hotels and get latest party information from the official website for All Star Weekend in New Orleans at www.AllStarWeekendNewOrleans.com. The New Orleans All Star Weekend is projected to pump around 100 million much-needed dollars into the local New Orleans economy.

Currently, All Star Weekend New Orleans is giving away 2 free tickets to the NBA All Star Game in New Orleans on Sunday February 16. Simply go to http://www.Facebook.com/NewOrleansAllStarWeekendlike the page and be eligible to win.

New Orleans All Star Weekend website will also give you up-to-date event information on all the big parties and events scheduled in New Orleans that weekend. You can also purchase tickets, get travel information, book hotels, reserve a bottle at clubs, get VIP entry, and much more by visiting the original, official and exclusive website for All Star Weekend 2014 at http://AllStarWeekendNewOrleans.com.

Press & Media Contact:
Mark Daniel Adamczyk
New Orleans All Star Weekend
New Orleans, LA – USA
504-264-1962
NewOrleansAllStarWeekend@Gmail.com
http://www.AllStarWeekendNewOrleans.com

Ecotech Institute to Host Webinar on the Demand for Skilled Labor in Renewable Energy Careers and Sustainable Industries

30-minute webinar will discuss what’s missing in the hiring pool for green energy jobs

Denver, CO, January 24, 2014 – On Tuesday, January 28, Ecotech Institute will hold a 30-minute afternoon webinar, “Demand for Skilled Labor,” that takes a look at why it’s so hard to find employees for positions in renewable energy and sustainable industries. Other questions the webinar will address include:

* What’s currently missing in the hiring pool for the renewable energy and sustainable industry?

* What is skilled labor?

* What soft skills are needed for these green energy jobs?

* What training and hard skills are needed?

Sue Pawlak, Ecotech Institute’s Area Director of Career Placement, will host the event. The webinar will be broken up into two parts: a 20-minute presentation, followed by a 10-minute question-and-answer session.

“When I meet with hiring managers I often hear that they need employees who have very specific training in wind and solar energy, who know the equipment inside and out and they want people who have had hands-on experience,” said Pawlak. “If employers don’t have to spend a ton of time on green energy training, they’d definitely prefer not to and that’s where applicants with skilled labor can really shine.”

Webinar Topic: “Demand for Skilled Labor in Renewable Energy”

Date: Tuesday, January 28, 2014

Time: 3:30 to 4:00 p.m. Eastern/2:30 to 3:00 p.m. Central/1:30 to 2:00 p.m. Mountain/12:30 to 1:00 p.m. Pacific

Moderator: Sue Pawlak, Ecotech Institute’s Area Director of Career Placement

Register: Seats are limited. Register at www.ecotechinstitute.com/landings/webinar/.

Ecotech Institute, based in Aurora, Colo., is the first and only school in the U.S. solely focused on renewable energy training. It offers eight associate’s degree programs:

* Solar Energy Technology, Associate of Applied Science

* Wind Energy Technology, Associate of Applied Science

* Renewable Energy Technology, Associate of Applied Science

* Facility Management Technology, Associate of Applied Science

* Electrical Energy Technology, Associate of Applied Science

* Energy Efficiency, Associate of Applied Science

* Power Utility Technician, Associate of Applied Science

* Business Administration – Sustainability, Associate of Applied Science.

For more information on Ecotech Institute, visit www.ecotechinstitute.com. You can also follow Ecotech Institute through its Facebook page at facebook.com/EcotechInstitute and Twitter at twitter.com/Ecotech_Inst.

About Ecotech Institute
Ecotech Institute is the first and only college entirely focused on preparing America’s workforce for careers in renewable energy and sustainability and is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges. Launched in April 2010 in Denver, Colorado, it offers eight highly practical renewable energy degree programs that provide graduates with skills valued by today’s alternative renewable energy employers. Classes start once per quarter and applications are always accepted. Financial assistance is available to those who qualify. Ecotech Institute is a division of Education Corporation of America. For more information about Ecotech Institute, visit ecotechinstitute.com or call 877-326-5576.

Contact:
Jenny Foust
CSG|PR
3225 East 2nd Avenue
Denver, CO 80206
303-433-7020
jfoust@csg-pr.com
http://www.csg-pr.com

4th Annual “CityScapes” Online Art Competition Conducted by Art Gallery

Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery announces its 4th Annual “CityScapes” online juried art competition for the month of February 2014.

Jupiter, FL, USA (January 24, 2014) — Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery announces its 4th Annual “CityScapes” online juried art competition for the month of February 2014. The gallery urges all 2D artists (Including Photography) to submit their best cityscape art for possible inclusion into the gallery’s March 2014 online group exhibition.

Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery encourages entries from all 2D artists regardless of where they reside and regardless of their experience or education in the art field to send the gallery their best interpretation of the theme “CityScapes”. Cityscape subjects would be considered to be any 2D art depicting cities, towns, urban scenes and any related metropolitan subjects for this art competition.

A group exhibition of the top ten finalists will be held online at the Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery during the month of March 2014. Awards will be for 1st through 5th places and in addition, 5 artists will also be recognized with Honorable Mention awards. Depending on the amount and the quality of the entries received, these winning categories may be expanded with Special Merit and Special Recognition awards as well. The submission process and the deadline will end on February 24, 2014.

Winners of the “CityScapes” Online Art Exhibition will receive extensive worldwide publicity in the form of email marketing, 70+ press release announcements, 75+ event announcements posts, extensive social media marketing, in order to make the art world aware of the art exhibition and in particular, the artist’s accomplishments. There will also be links back to the artist’s website included as part of this award package.

Interested artists should provide to us with your best cityscape art now or before the deadline of February 24, 2014. Interested artists may apply online here: http://www.lightspacetime.com.

About Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery

Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery offers monthly art competitions and monthly art exhibitions for new and emerging artists. Light Space & Time’s intention is to showcase this incredible talent in a series of monthly themed art competitions and art exhibitions by marketing and displaying the exceptional abilities of these artists. Their online gallery website can be viewed here: http://www.lightspacetime.com.

Media Contact:
John R. Math
Light Space & Time Online Gallery
118 Poinciana Drive
Jupiter, FL 33458
888-490-3530
info@lightspacetime.com
http://www.lightspacetime.com

BADASS Dash™ Obstacle Course Challenge & Adventure Race Set to Transform Kiwanis Park on November 8th to Benefit Autism Speaks

Black Dog Promotions Partners to Bring Inaugural Competition to the Valley

Tempe, AZ, January 24, 2014 – Autism Speaks, an organization dedicated to funding global biomedical research into the causes, prevention, treatments, and possible cure for autism; to raising public awareness about autism and its effects on individuals, families, and society; and to bringing hope to all who deal with the hardships of this disorder, is proud to announce the city of Tempe will host its final Obstacle Race fundraiser in conjunction with the 2014 BADASS Dash™ series. The inaugural Arizona BADASS Dash™ will take place on November 8th at Kiwanis Park in Tempe and be the final tour stop in a series of 12 events, taking place at select cities throughout North America in support of Autism Speaks in 2014.

Brian Sharenow, Race Director for the BADASS Dash™ series states, “Individuals within the Autism spectrum often experience the daily stress of feeling like a square pegs trying to live in a world of round holes. At each of the B.A.D. events, thousands of participants celebrate the challenge of trying to overcome obstacles they wouldn’t normally face in our everyday lives. And although part of the thrill and excitement of the race is working toward conquering those obstacles, there’s a certain amount of relief that comes from knowing there’s a finish line.” Sharenow points out, “There’s an immense feeling of satisfaction knowing you completed that LAST obstacle and are headed toward the coveted finish line to celebrate with friends, family and/or fellow racers. However, for individuals within the autism spectrum, the obstacles never end – there’s always one more obstacle. The focus of these events is to hopefully one day provide those with Autism their finish line.”

So whether you are searching for a personal challenge, pride yourself in being a weekend warrior or are an avid racer seeking full-blown adrenaline rush, get ready for the most BADASS Obstacle Course Challenge and Adventure Run this side of insanity. The race will feature 30 of the most unique, challenging, fun and BADASS obstacles sprawled across a 7K (4.4 mile) course set within the confines of Kiwanis Park.

Each BADASS Dash competitor has the opportunity to compete individually or as a team and register for one of 3 Divisions:

The ELITE division, as the name clearly depicts, is geared toward individuals who are well trained (i.e. police, firefighters, armed forces, competitive athletes) and are looking to “get after it” while having the race of a lifetime. This division showcases those who can traverse through the obstacles while navigating the terrain the fastest with opportunities to win big prizes and even bigger bragging rights.

The RECREATION division, which can be anyone from an avid racer to a weekend warrior to someone looking for a new personal challenge, is geared toward those who are not specifically trained in Obstacle Course Challenges or Adventure Races but want to set a goal on the finish line and then achieve it.

The K9 COMPANION division showcases teams made up of one male or female (at least 14 years of age) and their dog (at least 1 year old) competing on the same course as the Recreation Division with a select number of obstacles designed specifically for each team to conquer together.

Each race also features a KIDS DASH division for children 4 – 13 years of age. The Kids Dash for 4 – 6 years old will feature a 200-yard dash with obstacles just their size while the 7 – 13 years old get to race on a 1-mile course with a mixture of adult and kids obstacles.

“We are excited to be partnering with The Badass Dash. Their fantastic race will be fun for the participants and also will help Autism Speaks. We are looking forward to the race. ” said Black Dog Promotions CEO, Scott Kelly.

Those not racing are encouraged to travel the course alongside the racers and cheer them on as they move from obstacle to obstacle as well as joining in the festivities of the POST-RACE FESTIVAL which will host racers, canines, vendors and spectators in a festival atmosphere with the inclusion of live entertainment, a beer garden, food & beverages, expo area, awards ceremonies, contests and prize giveaways.

If its time for you to take on the personal challenge of a lifetime or if you desire to be a part of an event that is guaranteed to leave a lasting impact on anyone who witnesses its spectacle, go to www.badassdash.com to register. To find out more information on the entire race series, check us out on Facebook at facebook.com/thebadassdash.

About BADASS Dash™
BADASS Dash™ benefits Autism Speaks, an organization dedicated to funding global biomedical research into the causes, prevention, treatments, and cure for autism; to raising public awareness about autism and its effects on individuals, families, and society; and to bringing hope to all who deal with the hardships of this disorder. It is Autism Speaks firm belief that, working together, we will find the missing pieces of the puzzle. We are committed to raising the funds necessary to support these goals. The cause is bigger than the obstacles. For more information, visit www.badassdash.com. Find BADASS Dash™ on Facebook and follow on Twitter.

About Kiwanis Park
The Kiwanis Park Recreation Center is a beautiful 54,000 square foot complex that is owned and operated by the City of Tempe. Facility amenities include an indoor wave pool, fitness center, gymnasium, corporate ramada area, classrooms and a 15-court tennis center. The facility is located in the 125 acre Kiwanis Park.

About Black Dog Promotions:
Black Dog Promotions is a media and business development agency and also provides digital marketing and publicity consulting for regional and national brands. Black Dog’s team has a long history of success in the entertainment, sports, technology and finance industries. We have taken companies from concept to millions of dollars in sales and billions of dollars in market capitalization. Black Dog Promotions understands how to help business expand and reach their goals. Visit http://www.blackdogpromotions.com/

Contact:
Scott Kelly
Black Dog Promotions
9920 S. Rural Rd., Ste 108
Tempe, AZ 85284
480-206-3435
scott@blackdogpromotions.com
http://www.blackdogpromotions.com

Future of Wearable Technology with Lisa Eadicicco, LAPTOP Magazine, at Wearable Computing Conference

Building off of the momentum of past successful conferences, Golden Networking takes Wearable Computing Conference 2014 (www.wearable-computing-conference.com) global: New York City, San Francisco, London, Seoul and Munich, “How Wearable Technologies are Revolutionizing Mobile Wireless Internet, Healthcare and Fashion”.

New York City, NY, USA (January 22, 2014) — Lisa Eadicicco, Staff Writer at LAPTOP Magazine, will participate at Golden Networking’s Wearable Computing Conference 2014 (http://www.wearable-computing-conference.com), “How Wearable Technologies are Revolutionizing Mobile Wireless Internet, Healthcare and Fashion”, forums to be held throughout 2014 in New York City (January 30), San Francisco (March 18), London (May 29), Seoul (September 25) and Munich (November 20).

Ms. Eadicicco has been reporting on all things mobile for LaptopMag.com since early 2013. When she’s not reviewing smartwatches or playing with heads-up displays, she’s combing through the U.S. patent database for new developments in wearable tech.

Ms. Eadicicco’s work has appeared on outlets such as NBC News, Fox News and Mashable among other websites, and she has been featured in a technology segment on Fox 5’s evening news broadcast. Ms. Eadicicco holds a B.A. in Journalism from SUNY Purchase and has previously covered technology for The International Business Times and Digital Trends.

The future is here at Wearable Computing Conference 2014 with the production of a new generation of technologies such as Google Glass, Apple “iWatch” and Samsung Galaxy Gear, among others, that will allow users to interact with computing devices that are worn by the bearer under, with or on top of clothing. The introduction of smart watches and glasses bring upon economic, social and personal effects that will revolutionize the human experience.

Golden Networking’s Wearable Computing Conference 2014, “How Wearable Technologies are Revolutionizing Mobile Wireless Internet, Healthcare and Fashion,” will examine wearable technologies’ functions, application, the competition and possibilities for economic and personal growth. Wearable Computing Conference 2013 is produced by Golden Networking (http://www.goldennetworking.net), the premier networking community for business and technology executives, entrepreneurs and investors.Panelists, speakers and sponsors are invited to contact Golden Networking by sending an email to information@goldennetworking.com.

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