Monthly Archives: July 2013

Education, Software

Raptivity rolls out Annual Licensing option

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Redmond, Washington, United States, July 18, 2013 – Raptivity®, the award winning interactivity building tool from Harbinger Knowledge Products, today announced a rollout of the annual licensing model – an alternate software licensing option for its customers.

Raptivity annual license, as the name suggests, is a license that is valid for one year – with the option to renew at the end of the year. The Raptivity license continues to be a desktop license. This pricing option would be available in addition to the perpetual licensing option. Annual licensing option is an attractive option for those eLearning developers who wish to purchase Raptivity, but would rather pay annually from their recurring budget than purchasing the perpetual license by paying full cost upfront. Customers will have the option to convert the annual license to perpetual at any point.

“The Raptivity team understands that in this budget crunched world, customers are struggling to find a balance between obtaining technology solutions to remain productive and keeping expenses in control. This also includes investing in software, which is difficult at times, given the constraints. Raptivity has always been recognized for its customer initiatives and when we got requests from users suggesting that we offer some more pricing options that could fit in their budgets; we paid heed to their demand. With the annual licensing model, we offer our customers a moderate pricing model that would take care of their budget constraints. This licensing option, allows users to deliver high quality interactive learning experience to their learners while also staying within their budget,” said Seema Chaudhary, President, Harbinger Knowledge Products Inc.

With the annual licensing option, customers will enjoy access to Raptivity Himalaya (the complete library of interactions), premium support and free upgrades for a year! It is a complete package for all their interactivity needs. It also entitles customers to some additional benefits like complimentary Raptivity expert hour sessions; live chat support and premium customer portal access.

To know more about Raptivity’s annual licensing option, please visit http://www.raptivity.com/store/annual-licensing

About Raptivity

Raptivity® is a rapid interactivity builder that allows you to quickly and easily create learning interactions. It has a diverse variety of 180+ interactions to select from. Raptivity helps the educators and trainers to enrich their content with the well-designed interactions from various categories like games& simulations, presentation aids, visual aids, brain teasers, assessments and many more.

Raptivity® is a much awarded product and has been appreciated by various learning bodies. It was recently adjudged the ‘the “Best Rapid eLearning Tool” award at Africa Learning & Development Leadership Awards 2012. It has won LearnX Learning and Technology Impact Awards for Games and Simulations Category. Raptivity has also bagged the 2012 reader’s Choice Award by eSchool Media. Along with this, the product was also honored with Annual Best Educational Software Awards (BESSIE) third time in a row in 2013. For more information, please visit the website www.raptivity.com or contact Harbinger Knowledge Products at 425.861.8400.

To know more about Raptivity®, please visit www.raptivity.com.

About Harbinger Knowledge Products

Harbinger Knowledge Products is recognized as a global leader in interactivity solutions for knowledge-sharing applications including learning, presentation and web development. Harbinger Knowledge Products is a part of Harbinger Group, which serves customers in over 62 countries through its offices in Pune (India), Redmond (WA, USA), Pleasanton (CA, USA) and through its partner network worldwide.

For three consecutive years, Deloitte has named Harbinger Knowledge Products among the fastest growing technology companies in its Technology Fast 500 Asia Pacific and Technology Fast 50 India programs. Red Herring named Harbinger amongst world’s top 100 private technology companies. Harbinger’s patented technology and sound thought leadership have resulted in groundbreaking products, including market-leading Raptivity®, innovative YawnBuster®, and cutting-edge SiteJazzer® and TeemingPod®.

For more information on Harbinger Knowledge Products, please visit http://www.harbingerknowledge.com.

Education

Varsity Tutors Selects Monthly Scholarship Winners for 2013 College Scholarship Contest

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Varsity Tutors, the premier private tutoring and test prep service, has chosen four more winners in its 2013 monthly college scholarship contest.

St. Louis, MO, July 17, 2013 – Varsity Tutors, the premier private tutoring and test prep service, has chosen four more winners in its 2013 monthly college scholarship contest. With 2,000 tutors and 80 employees operating in 25 major metropolitan U.S. cities, Varsity Tutors offers the merit-based scholarship program to support students from all backgrounds in reaching their college goals. The company has selected and awarded a $1,000 scholarship prize to one student each month in March, April, May, and June.

The Varsity Tutors College Scholarship Contest gives students nationwide a monthly opportunity to submit an essay in response to a unique prompt to compete for a $1,000 scholarship to any accredited, post-secondary institution of their choice. Once entries are approved by the company, they are published on the Varsity Tutors website and students are encouraged to share their essays via social media to acquire as many votes for their submissions as they can; Facebook likes, Tweets, and Google+ shares are all valid forms of voting. The top five submissions with the most votes by the end of the voting period are then reviewed by the company, one of which is selected as the final winner. The entry period lasts from the 1st–15th of every month followed by the voting period, which takes place from the 16th through the end of the month.

Brandon Boyd (Martinez, Calif.), Samantha Swift (Largo, Fla.), Alexandra Benton (Lehigh Acres, Fla.), and Sarah Campbell (Ocean Springs, Miss.) were selected as the March, April, May, and June winners, respectively. Hundreds of students have entered the Varsity Tutors College Scholarship Contest this year, and the number of entrants per month has consistently increased. The organization’s CEO and founder, Chuck Cohn, is honored to be able to aid so many students in financing their college educations.

“It’s always disappointing to hear when a student cannot attend the college of their choice just due to financial limitations,” Cohn says. “Our mission is to help students advance their educational goals, and many of those personal goals include attending college. We are proud to have created a scholarship that will help talented students attend college.”

About Varsity Tutors:
Varsity Tutors is a premier private academic tutoring and test prep provider designed to help students at all levels of education achieve academic excellence. Varsity Tutors delivers in-home, personalized, one-on-one instruction in any subject from STEM to the humanities and customized preparation for all standardized exams, including ISEE, SSAT, SAT, ACT and graduate exams such as the GRE, LSAT, MCAT and GMAT. Students from elementary to graduate school are expertly matched with an exceptional tutor who is best able to address their unique needs and goals. To ensure satisfaction and safety, only the highest caliber tutors are selected to join Varsity Tutors following a rigorous screening process. Varsity Tutors currently serves 25 cities nationwide and offers a variety of tutoring packages. Students and their families interested in learning more about Varsity Tutors should visit varsitytutors.com. 

Media Contact:
Cathryn Sloane
Marketing Coordinator
Varsity Tutors LLC
St. Louis, MO
314-740-6075
press@varsitytutors.com
http://www.varsitytutors.com

Entertainment

Chiniqua Pettaway is Crowned Ms. America 2013

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Chiniqua Pettaway Begins Her Journey as 2013 Ms. America®.

Costa Mesa, CA, USA (July 17, 2013) — Chiniqua Pettaway from Houston, Texas was crowned Ms. America® 2013 at the national pageant held Sunday, June 23, 2013 at the Hilton Orange County/Costa Mesa in California.

State and regional titleholders from across the United States competed in four categories including interview, sportswear, evening gown and on-stage question.

Ms. America® 2013, Chiniqua Pettaway walked across the stage to accept the crown marked her first steps on a journey that will take her from spotlight to spotlight representing the American woman 26 years of age and up who are single, divorced, widowed or married.

Ms. Pettaway, a Houston, Texas transplant, is originally from Richmond, Virginia. She is an entrepreneur, model, fitness instructor and community leader. Chiniqua owns and operates six income tax preparation offices in Houston, TX. She is currently working on her master’s degree in Industrial Organizational Psychology and will complete her degree from Argosy University in March 2014.

A philanthropist, Ms. America® 2013, Chiniqua Pettaway is also a philanthropist and is especially passionate about her platform of service “Guard a Heart” a heart health awareness foundation. Guard a Heart’s mission is to fight heart disease with their campaign, “Know your Risk, Save a Life.” Heart conditions are the number-one killer of men and women in America. She enjoys traveling, dancing and mentoring young women through her platform and other community involvement.

As Ms. America® 2013, Pettaway is honored to represent an organization that enriches the lives of women across the country and is passionate about continuing to give back to others through philanthropic endeavors and being the inspiration that helps others achieve their dreams.

Major sponsors of the 2013 Ms. America® Pageant are Hilton Orange County/Costa Mesa, Orrick Herrington & Suitecliff, and OC Celebrity Smiles and Commercial Bank of California.

Ms. America® 2013 first runner-up was Wendi Russo, Ms. Minnesota; second runner-up was Malinda Koncar, Ms. Pennsylvania; third runner-up was Stephanie Mills, Ms. New England; and fourth runner-up was Mai-Lea DeJong, Ms. Arizona.

Ms. America International® 2013, for women 40 years of age and up went to Robin Griffin, Ms. California Coast. Ms. International™ 2013, the “Judges and People’s Choice Award” went to Stacy Smith, Ms. Colorado. This prestigious title must not only represent the pageant but also the Ms. America® fans as well. Stacy Smith was chosen by receiving the most votes online, good luck wish ads and scores from the Judges.

Richard Simon from Houston, Texas founded The Ms. America® Pageant in 1997. The first pageant was held on December 4, 1997 at the Luxor Hotel in Las Vegas. Contestants competed representing their state in the pageant. Susan Jeske from Colorado was crowned the first Ms. America®. Ms. Jeske became the owner of the pageant in 1999.

Video of crowning can be found at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hQ6xchdaDHM

To schedule an appearance for 2013 Ms. America®, please contact the pageant at: MsAmericaPageant@aol.com or call 949.679.8888

2013 SPECIAL AWARDS:

Ms. America International 2013 (40 years of age & up) – Robin Griffin – Ms. California Coast
Ms. International 2013 (Judges and People’s Choice Award) – Stacy Smith, Ms. Colorado
Spirit of America Award – Heidi Burton, Ms. Southwest America
Power of the Crown Award – Malinda Koncar, Ms. Pennsylvania
Crown for a Purpose Award – Mai Lea DeJong, Ms. Arizona
Media Award – Dallas Teague, Ms. Alabama
Woman of Distinction Award – Stacy Smith, Ms. Colorado
Ms. Photogenic Award – Robin Griffin, Ms. California Coast
Ms. Congeniality Award – Carola Akins – Ms. Rocky Mountain States
Community Service Award – Tiffanie Manansala, Ms. New Jersey

About Ms. America Pageant
The Ms. America® Pageant is open to women 26 years of age and up – single, divorced or married who are articulate, interesting, elegant and classy. Pageant competition is based on Fashion wear, Interview, Evening Gown, Sportswear and on-stage question. The Ms. America® Pageant was created to empower women across the nation, celebrate their accomplishments, encourage involvement in community service, to use the “crown for a purpose” to make a difference and to promote, honor and advance the status of women. The Ms. America® Pageant is a registered federal trademark with the USPTO in Washington DC since February 2000 and is one of the top pageant trademarks in the world. Visit http://www.MsAmericaPageant.com for more information. Facebook: http://www.Facebook.com/MsAmericaPageant.

Contact:
Susan Jeske
(949) 679-8888
msamericapageant@aol.com
http://www.msamericapageant.com

Entertainment

Women More Erotically Adventurous Than Men, New Online Survey Shows

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Contrary to common stereotypes, a recent survey of men and women conducted by online dating website SugarDaddyForMe.com shows women are overtaking men in how s*xually adventurous they describe themselves to be.

New York City, NY, USA (July 17, 2013) — Contact: Tom Andrews, 415-507-9962

A new adult dating survey conducted by SugarDaddyForMe.com is revealing women to be the more s*xually adventurous gender in today’s day and age. Breaking free of the common stereotypes of men as the more open gender when it comes to intimacy, surprisingly the women respondents to the survey in many ways expressed more adventurous erotic preferences than the men. More women (16%) than men (13%) described themselves as “kinky”, more women (15%) than men (11%) described their s*xual nature as “wild”, more women (9%) than men (1%) described themselves as “bis*xual”, and more women (11%) than men (9%) said they are “into s*xual role playing”.

Another finding shows more women had their first intimate experience at an earlier age than men. A surprising 85% of the women respondents had their first experience by 18 years of age or younger, compared to just 73% of the men. But the biggest difference was that a full 36% of the women had their first experience between the ages of 15 and 16 while only 26% of the men started that early.

Both sugar babies and sugar daddies are more s*xually active than the average man and woman. According to the dating website results, sugar babies and sugar daddies engage in intercourse:

– 3-6 times per week – 58% (women); 58% (men)
– More than 7 times per week – 24% (women); 19% (men)

When it comes to ‘doing the deed’, 76% of the men responding expect intercourse to be part of any relationship, while only 18% of women have the same expectation. But surprisingly, the men prefer a longer period of foreplay than the women! For example, six times more women than men say that “the shorter the foreplay the better.” Reinforcing this surprising result, more men (38%) than women (21%) say that they prefer foreplay to last between at least 30 minutes to more than an hour. The majority of both genders consider that the optimal amount of foreplay is between 15-30 minutes.

While men’s preference was for longer foreplay than women, it was just the opposite when it came to the amount of time they each prefer intercourse to last. A majority of men (52%) prefer intercourse to last just 30 minutes or less, whereas a large majority of women (65%) would like intercourse to last 30 to 45 minutes, an additional 18% of women prefer at least 45 minutes to an hour of intercourse, and a full 16% of women want intercourse to last more than an hour.

Men were also found to be more s*xually active than women in the last year, and have had more overall partners in the span of their lives. Whereas the majority of women (52%) have had 10 partners or less in their lifetime, only 18% of men had as few as 10 or less s*xual partners in their lifetime. Within the last year, more women (79%) than men (53%) had 3 partners or less, while more men (48%) than women (21%) had 4 or more partners in the last year.

And with other stimulants thrown in the intercourse mix, the online dating website found men surpassed women in their preference for using toys and/or male enhancements, having intimate relationships with multiple people at once and oral stimulation.

About SugarDaddyForMe.com

Online dating website, SugarDaddyForMe.com is the World’s Largest Sugar Daddy Matchmaking, Personals and Dating service with over 4 million members. Since launching in 2005, the website has set the mold for the sugar daddy cultural phenomenon with the goal to bring together successful, generous men and attractive young women that love to be pampered, spoiled and supported. Featured in MTV’s True Life episode “I Am a Sugar Baby”, two episodes of both The Montel Williams Show and The Tyra Banks Show, Good Morning America, The New York Times and numerous other TV shows, publications, documentaries and anthropological studies, SugarDaddyForMe.com is the world’s largest online dating website for sugar daddies and sugar babies looking for mutually rewarding relationships. Website: http://www.sugardaddyforme.com.

Contact:
Rich Gosse
Society of Single Professionals
205 Mark Twain Avenue, San Rafael CA 94903
415-507-9962
richgosse@richgosse.com
http://www.RichGosse.com

Technology

UK National Weather Service Selects XebiaLabs for Application Deployment Services

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XebiaLabs today announced a new customer of its flagship Deployit application release automation platform.

Boston, MA (USA), July 17, 2013 — XebiaLabs ( http://www.xebialabs.com ) today announced a new customer of its flagship Deployit application release automation platform. The Met Office, the National Weather Service of the United Kingdom for 150 years, and recognized as one of the world’s most accurate weather forecasters, will use XebiaLabs solution to increase accuracy, speed and scale for the Met Office’s deployments of new applications and services.

Alan Morbey, Configuration Management Team Leader at the Met Office, said, “With Deployit we have already seen some very encouraging results, with deployment times being substantially reduced.”

Working with XebiaLabs UK partner Cachet Software ( http://www.cachet-software.com ), the Met Office will be able to support continuous delivery of services to millions of customers while reducing the risk of errors and number of resources required to get applications out to users.

Until recently, application release preparations were done manually, meaning each step would be subject to time-consuming checks to ensure it was planned and executed properly.

For the Met Office, XebiaLabs Deployit will ensure more efficient performance and deliver the ability to keep track of deployments and report on deployment results, leading to a substantial improvement in efficiency of the service delivery process.

Employing more than 1,800 people at 60 global locations, the Met Office uses more than 10 million weather observations and a supercomputer to create 3,000 tailored forecasts daily. These briefings are delivered to the general public, Government, businesses, the armed forces, and other organizations. For more information visit http://www.metoffice.gov.uk.

“The Met Office needed a flexible solution that could better scale and support continuous delivery of web-facing services to customers,” said Coert Baart, XebiaLabs CEO. “Working with our partner Cachet, the Met Office can now create an enterprise-class delivery solution automating the development-to-production chain, improve quality and reliably release features to users quickly.”

About XebiaLabs:
With customers such as 3M, Air France-KLM, Duke Energy, Pitney Bowes, and Societe Generale, XebiaLabs is a leading provider of Continuous Delivery Automation focused on helping organizations deliver business value faster and more efficiently. XebiaLabs’ flagship product, Deployit, is the only fully-automated Application Release Automation solution, allowing customers to carry out and scale application deployments across all middleware and cloud environments. Headquartered in the U.S., XebiaLabs has a world-wide network of sales offices and partners. For more information, please visit http://www.xebialabs.com.

Press Contacts:
Heather Moses, VP of 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

Entertainment

Overcoming Fear Simply a Matter of “Faith”

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Author Elizabeth Kail Arnita says everyone has fears to face and her newest book Be Brave Bettina offers a lesson in how to overcome them.

Houston, TX (USA), July 17th, 2013 — Author Elizabeth Kail Arnita says everyone has fears to face and her newest book Be Brave Bettina offers a lesson in how to overcome them. Her character, Bettina, is a caterpillar afraid to become a butterfly. The transformation is a long and seemingly impossible journey.

“Through the encouragement of her new friends, Bettina faces and overcomes the fear that once threatened to keep her from becoming who she was made to be,” Arnita said. “I have firsthand experience with facing a paralyzing fear while struggling to overcome shyness and insecurity,” she said. “But by facing the fear and recognizing that the ‘what ifs’ exist, I have been able to move forward.”

Published through Halo Publishing International, Be Brave Bettina is a story that will help readers recognize that everyone has some level of self doubt, but that each of us also has an inner strength,” said Publisher Lisa Umina.

Arnita said Bettina reflects her reliance on God in all circumstances. “He is always there to offer love and guidance on our journey.” “Be Brave Bettina gives an example of how God will never leave us or forsake us, especially when we are going through difficult times.”

Born and raised near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the author is the youngest of 12 children. She earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology at the University of Pittsburgh where she met her husband, Shadi. They have four children, reside in McMurray, Pennsylvania and are members of the Bible Chapel. Elizabeth and Shadi founded and manage a non-profit organization that funds and supports children who experience the cruel and harsh reality of poverty. Welcome the Children is assisting youngsters in Kenya and Panama where more than 500 students are given an opportunity to better themselves through nourishment provided for their body, mind and spirit, Arnita explained. Proceeds from Be Brave Bettina and the author’s first book, Baby Come Home, support the efforts of Welcome the Children.

To learn more about the Arnitas’ mission, visit http://www.welcomethechildren.org. To reach the author, e-mail her at e.arnita@welcomethechildren.org or call (724) 969-0891. To order copies of Be Brave Bettina, visit http://www.halopublishing.com.

Press & Media Contact:
Lisa M. Umina, Publisher
Halo Publishing International
AP #726 / P.O. Box 60326
Houston, TX 77205-0326 – USA
877-705-9647
lisa@halopublishing.com

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Art, Entertainment

Houston Area Author releases Blood Yellow, Book Two of the Blood Series

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Ashley Nemer, an author from Houston, Texas has released her second book inside of the Blood Series.

Cypress, TX, July 16, 2013 – Ashley Nemer, an author from Houston, Texas has released her second book inside of the Blood Series. Blood Yellow is an action packed thriller that is an excellent follow-up to last year’s release, Blood Purple. Which won the #3 best Science Fiction book of 2012 by Predators & Editors readers choice poll.

The lines are drawn, and Zayn and Nikole must face each other in a battle of forgiveness and power; each attempting to right their wrongs, each battling their own inner demons.

Haydar and Leigh prepare for war, rounding their men and setting into motion courses that cannot be undone.

The tales will fall in line as the four of them come face to face with each other, and they will watch loved ones perish.

When the dust settles and dawn breaks, who’s going to be left standing and who will be missing? Will Nikole forgive Zayn for his betrayal? Will Leigh and Haydar overcome their differences? Will Adara say yes? Blood Yellow…Because the story has just begun…
Amazon

Predators & Editors Readers Choice – #3 Best Science Fiction book of 2012

In a world we think we know, live other races entirely hidden from the mortal perspective. Creatures of legend, of fable and myth, their very history and nature have allowed them to walk side by side with humans since time immemorial. They are warriors, they are hunters, and they are Algula. Vampire. And in their own midst, a battle is brewing for supremacy, for dominance, that can and will affect all around them. Old hatred never dies and vengeance is a fiery sword that cuts a bloody swath. Amazon

Ashley’s Website www.ashleynemer.com, Ashley’s Email:Ashley@ashleynemer.com

Contact:
Ashley Nemer
Art of Safkhet
18062 FM 529 Suite 188
Cypress, TX 77433
936 662 5231
Ashley@ashleynemer.com
http://www.ashleynemer.com

Law

Landmark Judgment by Company Law Board (CLB), Mumbai Bench Setting Aside the Illegal Issue and Allotment of Shares Under ESOPs by Man Industries (India)

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Judgement also allows petitioner Mr. J.C. Mansukhani to convene an Extra Ordinary General Meeting (EOGM).

Mumbai, India, July 15th, 2013 — In a significant judgement dated 30th May 2013, the Company Law Board (CLB), Mumbai Bench has set aside the issue & allotment of 26,64,000 shares under Employee Stock Options Plan (ESOPs) by Man Industries (India) Ltd. The CLB has also allowed the petitioner Mr J C Mansukhani, Promoter, Shareholder & Director of Man Industries to convene an Extra Ordinary General Meeting (EOGM) of its shareholders to discuss various issues related to mismanagement and misappropriation by Mr R C Mansukhani, the company’s Chairman. The shares issued through ESOPs amount to 5% of the company’s total paid up equity capital.

Says J. C. Mansukhani, “In order to take control of the company, Mr. R C Mansukhani along with others had wrongfully issued 26, 64,000 shares as ESOP to Employee Welfare Trust by fabricating proceedings of board meetings and disobeying own undertaking before Company Law Board not to change the shareholding pattern. We went in appeal to the Company Law Board and are satisfied with their judgement.”

The CLB order states that, “It is apparent from the careful perusal of the chain of events which have taken place immediately after filing petition relating to the allotment of 26,64,000 equity shares to Respondent no 16 (a) to 16 (c ) that the decisions taken in undue haste. Admittedly, the decisions to come out with ESOS/ESOPS was taken in the month of September 2008, however until 05/09/2012 nothing happened and no steps were taken. It appears that company started taking steps only in September 2012 and immediately after filing petition, this decision was implemented. Therefore, there are reasons to believe that after having come to know about the preparation and filing of the present petition by the petitioners the respondents started taking action and immediately after noticing the mistake in the proceedings dated 11/10/2012, they took undue advantage thereof and implemented their decision. The aforesaid facts give strength and support to the allegations made by the petitioners that was all deliberate and intentional move. It has not been disputed that on account of issuance of 26, 64,000 equity shares in the manner aforesaid the shareholding of petitioner has been reduced to 24.50% from 28.83% and the shareholding of the R1 has correspondingly increased from 35.23% to 38.13%. There are reasons to believe that the respondents no 16 (a) to 16 (c ) are the persons who are close to R1 and exercising the rights of vote by them in favour of R1 can not be ruled out. I am therefore, of the opinion that the said allotment of shares is not only in violation of the court’s order but also has been made for the sole purpose to increase the shareholding of the R1 and to decrease the shareholding of the Petitioners in order to gain control in the affairs of the company. In view of above findings, the said allotment of 26, 64,000 equity shares in favour of R 16 (a) to 16 (c) are liable to be set aside.

Having held that the said allotment of the shares is in violation of the court’s order and the motive was also malafide and thus liable to be set aside, the next question arises for my consideration is as to what order is required to be passed to secure end of justice. In my considered opinion, the setting aside of the allotment of shares in favour of R-16 (a) to R 16 (c ) and further making status quo ante as it existed prior to filing the petition on 11/10/2012 will be just, proper and fair and by doing so the substantial justice will be done between the parties.

It is declared that the meeting of the compensation committee purportedly held on 15/10/2012 is illegal and their decision to allot 26,64,000 shares as ESOPS is non-est, ineffective and invalid being in contravention of the undertaking tendered by the R6 Company through its Counsel before the bench on 11/10/2012. Accordingly, the issue and allotment of impugned 26, 64,000 shares in favour of the R16 (a) to 16 (c) is hereby cancelled. The status-quo ante in respect of the shareholding pattern of the R6 Company, as it existed on 11/10/2012 is restored. The R6 Company and its present Board of Directors are directed to take steps accordingly. The ROC, Mumbai shall do the needful to comply with the direction.”

Notices for calling Extra Ordinary General Meeting of shareholders of Man Industries dated 15th January, 2013 were served by JC Mansukhani on the Company for appointment of 5 additional directors and removal of all existing directors including Chairman Mr. R C Mansukhani. The Hon’ble Company Law Board, Mumbai Bench has, vide its Order 30th May, 2013, held that “the Petitioners (J C Mansukhani) are free to act upon their notice thereby calling upon the EOGM. The R6 Company is directed to take necessary steps in accordance with law. The interim stay, if any, is hereby vacated.”

Pursuant to above verdict, the Company was required to convene the Extra-Ordinary General Meeting by 12th June, 2013. In view of the failure of the Board of Directors of the Company to convene the EOGM within the stipulated time period as mentioned above, J C Mansukhani has initiated actions to convene and hold the EOGM on Thursday, July 25, 2013 in accordance with the provisions of the Section 169 of the Companies Act, 1956. The EOGM Notice can be viewed on www.jcmangroup.com.

J C Mansukhani has also given an offer to Mr. R C Mansukhani & Group to buy their shares as directed by Company Law Board in its Judgement of 30th May 2013.

J C Mansukhani further states that Mr. R C Mansukhani has adopted unfair means by misusing the platform of BSE and NSE website to communicate with the innocent shareholders and thereby misguide and mislead them with false announcements under pretext of “Outcome of Board Meeting” to put hurdle in the smooth convening of EOGM. This also amounts to contempt of Court order by the Company. J C Mansukhani has complained to SEBI to protect the right of minority shareholders and take strong action against these malicious activities of Chairman and compliance officer. For further details please visit the website www.jcmangroup.com

This Press Release has been issued on behalf of Mr J C Mansukhani and Mr J C Mansukhani takes full responsibility for the statements made in this press release.

Press & Media Contact:
J C Mansukhani
JCMANGroup.com
Mumbai, India 400 056
022 – 67127024
jcm@jcmangroup.com
http://www.jcmangroup.com

Business

Employers Could Make a Costly Mistake With Early Health Insurance Renewal

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Colorado HealthOP Offers Free Health Insurance Business Analysis to Help Employers Determine Best Course of Action Related to Early Renewal

Denver, CO, July 15, 2013 — Many Colorado employers are considering renewing their health insurance early. For business owners, this deliberation is being driven by confusion about changes in healthcare, and for larger businesses, specifically by their struggles to understand how the Affordable Care Act employer mandate delay announced this month will affect health insurance decisions for them and their workforce. According to Colorado HealthOP, Colorado’s first statewide nonprofit health insurance cooperative (CO-OP), the decision to renew early could be a costly mistake.

“Business owners are feeling a lot of pressure to quickly lock in their 2014 health insurance rates. They are confused about the insurance landscape, and many insurance carriers are encouraging or providing incentives for early renewal,” said Julia Hutchins, chief executive officer of Colorado HealthOP. “Unfortunately, those that do not consider their options in 2014 prior to renewing may be missing out on opportunities to make smarter choices for their employees’ health and their bottom line.”

For many employers, waiting and exploring new options available in 2014 may be a better alternative. Colorado HealthOP shares these four reasons why waiting to renew health insurance may be the best choice for many business owners:

1. Small employers will have more health insurance options. The number of carriers actively selling products in the small group market in 2014 has increased. New companies like Colorado HealthOP are offering innovative products that may be a better fit for employers committed to the health and wellness of their workforce.

2. Employees of small businesses get more choices. Small businesses that purchase insurance through Connect for Health Colorado’s small group exchange have the opportunity to offer their employees a choice of multiple health plans from multiple carriers, rather than contracting with one overarching health plan. For employers that have historically not been able to give their employees a lot of choice, this is a major benefit of waiting to renew.

3. Businesses of all sizes have the option of considering whether the individual market may actually be best for employees. For some employers, directing employees to Connect for Health Colorado to purchase a health plan may actually allow their employees to access richer benefits at a lower cost. This is especially true for businesses with a large percentage of employees who qualify for income-based subsidies.

4. Employers and individuals may be able to access health plan prices that are comparable to current renewal prices. When preliminary insurance rates were released in early June, small businesses and individuals alike were pleasantly surprised to see reasonable prices comparable to 2013. When Connect for Health Colorado launches in October, employers and individuals may find that there is financial benefit in waiting to renew their health insurance in Colorado.

“As a responsible manager of their employees’ benefit plan, business owners need to research their options and do their financial due diligence, particularly around early renewal,” said Hutchins. “This is particularly important to ensure that early renewal does not put the business at risk for future financial or legal problems.”

To help reduce the confusion, Colorado HealthOP is offering a free health insurance analysis to help employers determine if renewal of their current plan, purchasing a plan on the health insurance marketplace or directing employees to the individual market is likely to be the best choice for them. The analysis considers the size and composition of a company’s workforce and determines the optimal path for employers.

To learn more about how changes in healthcare will impact businesses, please visit www.COhealthOP.org/Employer to opt in to updates from Colorado HealthOP. To schedule a free health insurance analysis, contact Colorado HealthOP at 720.627.8900.

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 on October 1, 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:
Shannon Fern
Communications Strategy Group
3225 East 2nd Avenue
Denver, Colo 80206
303-433-7020
shannon.fern@COHealthOP.org
http://www.csg-pr.com

Entertainment, Technology

Little Pines Multimedia releases “Apps4 Sailing Sail Course Vol 1” for Android on Google Play

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Little Pines Multimedia has released “Apps4 Sailing Sail Course Vol 1”, for Android users on Google Play.

Fayston, VT, USA (July 15, 2013) — Little Pines Multimedia has released “Apps4 Sailing Sail Course Vol 1”, for Android users on Google Play. The app covers Rigging the Boat, Introduction to Sail Tension and Care, Wind Theory and Handling Orientation, Introduction to Basic Sail Trim, The Points of Sail, Tacking and Jibing. Also available are lesson apps “Parts of a Sailboat”, “Learn to Tie Knots” and one free app, “How to Turn a Sailboat”.

The free app features “Coming About: Turning a sailboat into and through the wind”

Included with each app lesson is a Sailing Terms Glossary for each topic and graphic illustrations for reference. The illustrations can be shared with a friend or emailed to one’s desktop and printed out for reference.

“It is exciting that mobile technology has advanced the way it has.”, states Linda Cullum, CEO of Little Pines Multimedia. “The value of being able to learn to sail at your own pace from anywhere at anytime is wonderful! These lesson apps are aimed to be a preliminary course and will educate newbies on foreign sailing topics and terms in advance so that they can get the most out of their sailing education investment. This mobile way of learning also provides the opportunity for review just before heading out or while on the water.”

Taught by a US Coast Guard Licensed Captain and Instructor of American Sailing Association Classes, the lessons are arranged in the order of a typical sailing course. The apps were created using Little Pines Multimedia’s popular “Learn to Sail with Multimedia VOL I and II” CD/DVD for Windows, which is available at http://LearntoSail.Net.

The lessons can also run on Apple iPad and iPhone format as individual movie files. These are available at http://Apps4Sailing.com. They also can be downloaded and played on PC or Mac.

Visit Little Pines Multimedia at the Google Play store https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.andromo.dev202310.app220075.

Or for more information visit http://Apps4Sailing.com.

Little Pines Multimedia has been creating, marketing and selling educational CD’s since April, 1997. Based in Truro, Cape Cod, Ma and Fayston, VT USA.

Contact:
Linda Cullum
Little Pines Multimedia
99 Sugar Run #9
Fayston, VT 05673
802-428-4540
lscullum@learntosail.net
http://www.LearntoSail.Net