Monthly Archives: September 2013

Travel

Surveys Reveal U.S. Travel Industry Needs A Better Understanding of Wellness Travel: The Guide to Selling Wellness Travel Released

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The Guide to Selling Wellness Travel can be purchased through WellnessTourismWorldwide.com.

Los Angeles, CA, USA (September 11, 2013) — The surging interest in healthy lifestyles, coupled with the desire for “experiential” travel, is contributing to the growth of the wellness tourism market. Consumers are using vacations to jump-start a health regimen, detox from a digital word, and learn healthier behaviors. While wellness-focused vacations are one of the hottest trends, US travel agents, suppliers and destinations report they need more information in order to successfully sell wellness travel.

According to a series of surveys aimed at travel sellers and travel suppliers conducted by Wellness Tourism Worldwide between 2012 and 2013, respondents identified the following needs:

1) A better understanding of wellness travel products and services

2) A better understanding of wellness travel motivations

3) A better understanding wellness consumer demographics

4) A better understanding of consumer health issues

With epidemic levels of stress contributing to chronic disease, it is no surprise consumers are partaking in vacations designed to benefit mind, body and spirit.

“Health opens the door to a whole new world – as does travel. Wellness travel presents an amazing opportunity for both the travel industry and the clients it serves. It’s both personally and professionally rewarding; everyone wants to be vibrant and well.” said Camille Hoheb, wellness travel expert, Founder of Wellness Tourism Worldwide and Editor of the Wellness Travel Journal.

Ms. Hoheb added, “Over the last couple of years I’ve enjoyed connecting with hundreds of travel sellers who are excited about wellness travel. Yet, they told me they don’t know where to start. That’s how the how-to guide was born. It was written with the input from hundreds of travel professionals and consumers. While The Guide is written specifically for travel agents, it is a useful resource for anyone interested in this niche. I’m happy to share what’s taken me years to learn. The Guide has been released less than two weeks and already one destination gifted copies to all of their guests at their health and wellness travel sellers seminar.”

The Guide to Selling Wellness Travel can be purchased through http://www.wellnesstourismworldwide.com.

Ms. Hoheb is available for interviews to discuss the benefits of specializing in, and selling wellness travel. To request an interview or to book Ms. Hoheb for lectures and workshops, send a request to info@wellnesstourismworldwide.com.

About: The Guide to Selling Wellness Travel is a powerful resource designed with learning objectives and exercises to help you get up to speed quickly so you can grow your business. It also includes a resource chapter with recommended articles, books, groups to join, sites to see and things to do. You won’t find this anywhere else!

About WTW’s New Initiative: Selling Wellness Travel provides knowledge, contacts and resources for travel agents and suppliers to promote wellness vacations and retreats. Selling Wellness Travel provides personalized support, travel agent promotion and customized training solutions.(http://www.sellingwellnesstravel.com)

About: Wellness Tourism Worldwide (WTW) provides market intelligence, education and promotion to destinations, travel sellers and traveler suppliers. WTW’s mission is to improve well-being and economic growth through travel. Our team includes experts responsible for global branding, spa operations, hotel management, hospital administration and healthcare marketing. (http://www.wellnesstourismworldwide.com)

About: Wellness Travel Journal (WTJ) transports inspires, educates and motivates readers to invest in themselves through wellness experiences, vacations and retreats and book their next trip. (http://www.wellnesstraveljournal.com)

About U.S. Vacationers: Health, Happiness & Productivity – The Essential Report for Travel, Hospitality & Wellness Industries helps guide strategy for tourism development & promotion for those seeking to attract affluent U.S. travelers. Over 93% of respondents hold passports, are vested in wellness and place a high value on vacations.

Contact: Camille Hoheb | camille@wellnesstourismworldwide.com | 310 720-1755

Business, Marketing

Michigan’s Fall Color Tour From a Hot Air Balloon by Westwind Balloon Company

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“Michigan fall colors are spectacular flying OVER tree tops in a hot air balloon,” says Scott Lorenz, President and Chief Pilot of Westwind Balloon Company of Plymouth, Michigan.

Plymouth, MI, USA (September 11, 2013) — “Michigan fall colors are spectacular flying OVER tree tops in a hot air balloon,” says Scott Lorenz, President and Chief Pilot of Westwind Balloon Company of Plymouth, Michigan.

“The palate of colors just takes your breath away,” says Lorenz “I love taking photos from the balloon especially when we fly over Island Lake State Park, it’s fabulous, it’s ten times better than driving. People just have no idea how pretty it is until they get above it.” (http://www.puremichiganballoon.com)

“Want to get a preview of a flight?” asks Lorenz, “I put together of some of our fall color flights. The views are incredible as we glide over canopy of trees. There’s no better way to enjoy Michigan’s fall colors than from a hot air balloon.” Check it out at: http://youtu.be/1R-QsurhW6M.

“We know that fall color is a result of the breakdown of green pigments (chlorophyll) that reveals pigments that already present or are accumulated in leaves such as carotenoids and anthocyanins,” said Bert Cregg, Michigan State University Extension, departments of horticulture and forestry. “Those pigments make the yellows and reds. In Michigan, maples, oaks and sassafras are among some of the trees that provide the most consistent color,” says Cregg.

Most hot air balloon rides in Michigan last about one hour and Lorenz flies over the woods and streams of Kensington Park and Island Lake State Park. He and several other pilot friends meet at Park ‘n Ride area off Milford Road and I-96 (exit # 155) about 2 1/2 hours before sunset. From there he’ll launch helium balloons, determine the wind direction, then take a short drive to one of nine launch sites in the area that give the best views and best landing sites downwind.

What to wear? Lorenz suggests passengers wear tennis shoes and jeans. He says the air temp “upstairs” is within a couple degrees of ground temp so it’s not a factor. Cameras and video cameras are highly recommended to preserve the once in a lifetime moments while flying over the countryside.

Since fall color balloon flights are popular Lorenz suggests people call now to reserve a spot. Flights cost $695 for a private ride which is two passengers and the pilot. All flights are pre-paid. Visa, MasterCard, AMEX, Discover and PayPal are accepted. Gift certificates are available.

To really appreciate all of the fall color that Michigan has to offer, call a balloonist and schedule a flight today, the view is really better from above!

Westwind Balloon Company – Plymouth, MI, Flying over Kensington Park, Brighton, South Lyon and Milford. 734-667-2098 http://www.westwindcos.com/balloon Scott Lorenz, Pilot and Owner.

About Scott Lorenz

Scott Lorenz, a commercial balloon pilot since 1982, has logged 1,650 + hours in-flight. He has flown over Niagara Falls, The Great Wall of China, Disney World, the Olympics, Austria, Japan, Spain, Red Rock Canyon NM. He co-piloted a Guinness World Record flight to 19,000′ and a 20 hour-Gas Balloon flight from MI to KY. Westwind has been featured by FOX-2 Detroit, WDIV, WJR, The Detroit Free Press, Oakland Press to name a few and was named “most creative date” by It’s Just Lunch. In 2012 Westwind was name one of America’s Most Romantic companies for the balloon engagement flights. Scott’s Westwind Balloon Company offers unforgettable rides over Michigan’s breathtaking countryside. Westwind Balloon Company is a member of the Detroit Chamber of Commerce, The Balloon Federation of America (BFA) and the Southeast Michigan Balloon Federation (SEMBA).

Business

Sweet Honey in the Rock Launches $35,000 Indiegogo Campaign

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For 40th Anniversary “Forty & Fierce” Show Production and Tour

New York, NY, September 11, 2013 – SWEET HONEY IN THE ROCK, the venerable and Grammy nominated a cappella ensemble has announced the launch of their first ever fan driven funding endeavor with Indiegogo. The Indiegogo campaign target goal is to raise $35,000. The funds will be used to offset production costs for SWEET HONEY IN THE ROCK’S 40TH ANNIVERSARY: FORTY & FIERCE show and tour which will be celebrated from January 2014 – January 2015.

“We did a lot of talking, soul-searching, and brainstorming and ultimately felt that the independent spirit that has fueled all our artistic endeavors and been the driving force to our longevity couldn’t be better served than by partnering with our fans and Indiegogo on this milestone celebration and venture,” stated Sweet Honey’s Carol Maillard.

Sweet Honey’s “FORTY & FIERCE” show will be the group’s most ambitious and adventurous live performance presentation to date. It will be their first scripted show, helmed by noted Director/Choreographer Dianne McIntyre. It will feature several new original compositions, medley’s comprised of some of their most popular songs, special guest musicians and vocalists, and intimate personal stories by each member that will be woven into a retrospective look at their incredible journey over the past four decades.

The group also intends to make it their most technically advanced show as well. It will feature theatrical designed and extensive lighting, a visual fusion of archival film/video and still images, newly created performance costumes, and special staging/set components.

The Indiegogo funds will be dedicated entirely to covering the production costs for the show, which is being independently produced by their company, SHE-ROCKS 5 Productions. The group is currently in the embryonic creative and development process, but will kick-off their anniversary year with performances at UC Berkeley’s Zellerbach Auditorium, February 12th, the Music Center at Strathmore in Washington, DC., March 1st, and the prestigious “Celebrity Series in Boston” at Symphony Hall on March 2nd. They are also planning a FORTY & FIERCE television special and a commemorative CD comprised of forty of the most popular songs they’ve recorded and released on twenty-three CD’s since their inception.

Sweet Honey fan contributions are tiered on several levels starting from $10.00. The ensemble is offering a wide range of perks to their fans in exchange for contributions including; VIP concert tickets and post-concert Meet & Greets; a wide range of never before released memorabilia; tee-shirts; specially packaged musical downloads; and other promotional items and merchandise.

For more information about SWEET HONEY IN THE ROCK’S 40TH ANNIVERSARY: FORTY & FIERCE Indiegogo campaign go to http://www.indiegogo.com/projects/sweet-honey-in-the-rock-still-fierce-at-forty

Contact:
Chip Schutzman
Miles High Productions
P.O. Box 93157
Hollywood, CA 90093
323-806-0400
chip@mileshighproductions.com
http://www.mileshighproductions.com

Business

Straight Line PR Offers Affordable PR Membership Packages

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Straight Line PR is a public relations and marketing agency which provides business to business communication within the trade media now offers Membership packages for Press releases and video distribution services.

Mumbai, India, September 11, 2013 – Straight Line PR (http://straightlinepr.com) is an online public relations firm based out of Mumbai, India, offering affordable and highly effective press release distribution services that are ideal for organizations of all types and sizes. Our services are particularly well suited to entrepreneurs and small/midsize businesses that want to take advantage of the many benefits press releases & videos can offer.

PR Membership Packages:
We offer Press release distribution service to 70 websites with Hyperlinks & Google Search Report at just $15 USD for each Press release. We also run Membership Packages for this PR Package for $1750 with 1 year unlimited Press release distribution services.

By Paying $1750, Straight Line PR will automatically track your newsroom in your website and will publish your Press release to 70 websites with 4 Hyperlinks & Detailed Report for 1 year from the Date of contract.

Some of the Benefits in our Membership Packages:
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2. Immediate Email response.
3. PR Distribution with Images & Logos wherever possible.
4. Credits reminding notification for each Distribution.
5. Unlimited Press release Distribution, so that you can submit up to 4 releases per day.
6. Google search report for all your Press releases.
7. Detailed Manual Collection of links for every releases within 7 days from submission.
8. Immediate & Manual submission. No Softwares.
9. Big Impact for a Small Price and much more.

We offer these benefits for all our clients at affordable price. Agencies like Public Relations, Marketing, Market researching, Law firms, Stock firms, Educational Instituions etc. uses Press release distribution services regularly. So, Straight Line PR offers this membership packages for these types of Agencies & Individuals to promote their Press releases online and also we employ a fresh approach backed by a wealth of experience to provide an exceptional service using the various forms of available media.

About Straight Line PR:
Based in India, Straight Line PR draws on worth of Public Relations and journalism experience to deliver real-world results for today’s discriminating decision maker. From Small companies to Medium sized companies and from medium sized companies to large companies, Straight Line Public Relations has earned its stripes by delivering the results businesses demand. Everyday our team delivers creative solutions for your business by going outside the box to bring customers,clients and media exposure.

Straight Line PR is a press release distribution service. Unlike many other press release distribution services, we care about quality press releases. A common problem in today’s distributions are distributors who publish anything to make money. This results in journalists and editors ignoring such places after time.

For more information, Please contact John M Paul at info@straightlinepr.com or visit http://www.Straightlinepr.com

Contact:
John M Paul
Straight Line PR
4th Avenue, Jawahar Nagar
Mumbai, Maharashtra 400069
8056122162
info@straightlinepr.com
http://www.straightlinepr.com

Business

The Power of 4 Team Excellence Wins Centurion and Quality of Service Pinnacle Awards For Superior Performance

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The Power of 4 Team Excellence announced today that Century 21 Real Estate LLC, franchisor of the world’s residential real estate sales organization recently recognized the office with the Century 21 Centurion and Quality Service Pinnacle Awards.

Austin, TX, USA (September 10, 2013) — The Power of 4 Team Excellence announced today that Century 21 Real Estate LLC, franchisor of the world’s residential real estate sales organization recently recognized the office with the Century 21 Centurion and Quality Service Pinnacle Awards.

The Centurion Award is one of the most prestigious awards presented to Century 21 sales associates and offices worldwide. Only a small percentage of offices and sales associates attain this status, making this award the benchmark for true professionalism within the Century 21 System. The Quality Service Pinnacle Producer Award is an integral part of the Century 21 System’s commitment to excellence and recognizes Team Excellence’s dedication to making each and every client interaction a positive one. The annual award is based on results from the Century 21 Quality Service Survey (QSS), which is e-mailed to consumers immediately after the purchase or sale of a home, and reflects the clients’ satisfaction with their real estate experience.

“Team Excellence brings together the talent and experience of 4 local Texas women, which really sets us apart from other realtors out there,” said Sheila Evans, founding member of The Power of 4 Team Excellence, “We work as a team to address the individual needs of our clients and support them during their buying or selling process. With all four of us working together we can be there for our clients to help make their experience enjoyable.”

The Power of 4 Team Excellence has been affiliated with the Century 21 Agency for 3 years and has been honored with the Centurion Award 3 times, and the Quality of Service Pinnacle Award 2 times since their founding. “We are proud to receive this honor from Century 21 and are committed to continue providing exemplary service to those in the Greater Austin area,” said Tracy Jacobs, founding member of The Power of 4 Team Excellence.

About The Power of 4 Team Excellence
Founded in 2010 by Angie Moore, Paula Brent, Sheila Evans and Tracy Jacobs, The Power of 4 Team Excellence is a real estate company that serves the greater Austin area including Georgetown, Round Rock, Cedar Park, Leander, and Pflugerville. Team Excellence brings more than 40 years of experience in the real estate industry to their clients. These 4 full-time licensed realtors strive to make their clients’ experience of buying or selling a home enjoyable, stress-free and positive. For more information, visit http://www.thepowerof4.com.

Media Contact:
Patricia Allen
The Power of 4 Team Excellence
512-785-1247
powerof4.teamexcellence@gmail.com
http://www.thepowerof4.com

Business

NanoMarkets Latest Report on Transparent Conductor Markets Sees $4.5 Billion Market in 2018

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According to a new report from industry analyst firm NanoMarkets, the global market for transparent conductors will generate $4.5 billion (USD) in 2018.

Glen Allen, Virginia (September 9, 2013) — According to a new report from industry analyst firm NanoMarkets, the global market for transparent conductors will generate $4.5 billion (USD) in 2018. This report, “Transparent Conductor Markets 2013” is the latest from NanoMarkets. It continues NanoMarkets’ coverage of the transparent conductor market, which dates back to 2007. Additional details about the report are available at: http://nanomarkets.net/market_reports/report/transparent_conductor_markets_2013.

From the Report:

In the new report, NanoMarkets’ notes that future revenue generation prospects for transparent conductors have declined because large OLED panels (lighting and TVs) have been slow to reach the market and also because of the devastation of the thin-film PV market by ultra-low-cost c-Si PV. NanoMarkets now expects the entire market for transparent conductors to grow at a reduced rate of around eight percent annually.

By contrast, non-ITO transparent conductors will enjoy almost 22 percent annual growth, reaching around $1.3 billion in revenues by 2018. NanoMarkets notes that in the past year there has been a lot of interest paid to silver nanowires and especially to metal meshes. On the other hand, carbon nanotubes seem to have made little commercial progress. And before any of these newer materials have really had a chance to take off, new transparent conductor materials based on graphene, copper and composites are being proposed and NanoMarkets wonders if there are just too many transparent conductor solutions right now and some may quickly drop by the wayside.

NanoMarkets also believes that while Microsoft’s enhanced support of touch in Windows 8 will increase the addressable market for transparent conductors used in touch sensors, this will be counteracted by new design directions for touch sensors which use fewer layers of transparent conductors. These trends will lead to the revenues from transparent conductors sold for touch modules reaching around $250 million by the end of the decade, but then decreasing.

About the Report:

This new report provides the necessary strategic insight into how transparent conductor firms can best generate new business revenues in the in the display, solar panel and other sectors. This report also analyzes important developments on the transparent conductor materials front and it takes a peek at what the next generation of transparent conductors will look like and how these materials will extend addressable markets.

This study also contains detailed eight-year forecasts in volume (square meters) and value terms. For each of the applications covered there are breakouts of demand for ITO, other TCOs, ITO/TCO inks, carbon nanotube films, nanowire-based transparent conductors, metal meshes and conducting polymers. There is also a forecast of ITO products by type (sputtering targets, films, coated glass, etc.).

Finally, the strategies of the leading transparent conductor firms are also assessed in the context of the latest market developments. Among the firms discussed in this report are 3M, Agfa, AimCore, Atmel, AvaTec, AVCT, Bluestone, Cambrios, Canatu, Carestream, CIT, Cima NanoTech, Corning, Daicell, Ferro, FujiFilm, Fujimori, GemTech, Geomatec, Graphene Square, Gunze, Heraeus, Indium Corporation, Kodak, LG, Linde, Lintec, Merck, Mitsui, Nagaoka Sangyou, Nippon Soda, Nitto Denko Nippon Mining & Metals, NSG, Oike, PolyIC, Saint-Gobain, SinAn SNP, Samsung, Sanyo, Shenzhen Laibao, Suzhou NanoGrid, South Glass, Sumitomo, Suzutora, SWENT, TECO, Teijin, Toray, Tosoh, Ulvac, Unidym and UniPixel.

About NanoMarkets:

NanoMarkets tracks and analyzes emerging markets in energy, electronics and other area created by developments in advanced materials. The firm is a recognized leader in industry analysis and forecasts of in the transparent conductor industry.

Visit http://www.nanomarkets.net for a full listing of NanoMarkets’ reports and other services.

Media Contact:
Robert Nolan
NanoMarkets, LC
PO BOX 3840
Glen Allen, VA 23058
(804) 938-0030
rob@nanomarkets.net
http://www.nanomarkets.net

Business

Just Me Magazine, Inc. Year One Celebration

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Just Me Magazine Celebrates its One Year Anniversary This October: The Online Magazine to Donate 10% Of Ticket Proceeds to Motivated Awareness & Stop the Violence Foundations

Chicago, Illinois, September 10, 2013 – Just Me Magazine is pleased to announce their first anniversary arrives this October. The online magazine is throwing an anniversary celebration for over 100 guests, with 10% of the ticket proceeds donated to the Motivated Awareness and Stop the Violence Foundations. The anniversary event will kick off Just Me Magazine’s new focus on monthly networking events. These events will assist business owners, entrepreneurs and musical artists, aiding them with the information they need to improve their business or craft, and will mark the beginning of the expansion of Just Me Magazine.

Created by Alice Boswell, Just Me Magazine gives small businesses, entertainers and individuals the chance to shine. The magazine’s motto is “You don’t have to be a celebrity to be a STAR!” and Just Me Magazine demonstrates this with their mix of compelling stories and features of everyday people. The magazine is offered free to both visitors and individuals featured in the issues. Advertising costs are set at affordable rates in line with a small business’ marketing budget. Just Me Magazine has featured articles about family, health, legal issues and more. Their goal is to be entertaining, informative and enjoyable for all, while helping the individuals within.

The one year anniversary celebration for Just Me Magazine will be held October 25, 2013 at 7:00 P.M at Ravens Place – Ultra Lounge. The event will feature live music, food, raffles and more. Gift bags will be given to the first 50 attendees, and the attendees must be age 30 and up. Tickets are available now at http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/447968. The magazine staff and writers look forward to celebrating this anniversary and many to come with the Just Me Magazine community. The magazine recently commemorated their anniversary with a commercial available for viewing at http://youtu.be/Bx2jGTlpHaA

Just Me Magazine is currently seeking sponsors for the anniversary event to contribute $3,500 to the celebration. This amount ensures sponsors have ample opportunity to promote their business to approxmiately 100-150 guests. All sponsors receive five tickets to the event.

For more information, please visit http://justmemagazine.com
Contact: Alice Y. Boswell
(630) 455-5593
aboswell@justmemagazine.com

Contact:
Alice Y. Boswell
Just Me Magazine, Inc.
PO Box 748
Oak Lawn, IL 60454
(630) 455-5593
advertise@justmemagazine.com
http://justmemagazine.com

Law

Immigration Reform Protester Video Pulled After Backfiring Online

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Americans for Legal Immigration PAC (ALIPAC) has released a new copy of the video which is also going viral with 99% of the public reactions being negative as shown below.

Raleigh, NC, USA (September 9, 2013) — Contact: ALIPAC, Press@alipac.us (866) 703-0864 http://www.ALIPAC.us

Immigration reform amnesty supporters had hoped their video of their protest at Congressional town hall meeting held by Representative Pete Olson (TX-22) would help their cause, but instead they pulled the video down from Youtube by marking it ‘private’ after the video went viral and 99% of the comments were negative towards both the protesters and immigration reform!

Americans for Legal Immigration PAC (ALIPAC) has released a new copy of the video which is also going viral with 99% of the public reactions being negative as shown below. Pete Olson has a standing endorsement from ALIPAC for his stances in favor of illegal immigration enforcement instead of amnesty.

“It is clear that these illegal alien amnesty supporters disrupting a civilized town hall meeting using mob rule tactics has backfired on the national push for amnesty,” said William Gheen President of ALIPAC. “This mob shows Americans that illegal alien supporters have no respect for our laws, political culture, or citizens and gives people a glimpse of what most future town hall meetings will be like if Congress passes immigration reform amnesty.”

ALIPAC has warned that any path to citizenship or legalization for 12-20 million illegal immigrants in America will eventually result in more problems with illegal immigration and a new dominant voting bloc in American politics that will destroy any future hopes for immigration and border law enforcement designed to protect American jobs, communities, and lives.

ALIPAC is encouraging Americans to watch the video that ‘immigration reform’ supporters do not want them to see, and to circulate the video far and wide to citizens, press, and lawmakers via the new copy released at this link…

Illegal Alien Mob disrupts Townhall meeting demanding Amnesty & citizenship, chant ‘we’ll be back’
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WADZ_UHXyHA&feature=c4-overview&list=UUW4qteozALDdM1ow3oHZY1w.

Food & Beverage

Four Easy Steps to become a Foodie in a Flash and get ready for the Holiday Season

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Convenient short cuts minimize effort and maximize the culinary experience.

Parsippany, NJ, USA (September 7, 2013) — Aspiring food enthusiasts would love nothing more than to spend hours searching for the perfect ingredients to whip up masterpieces in their own kitchens. But the truth of it is that you don’t have to commit much of your time to embrace the foodie lifestyle. From using handy apps, to selecting ready-made home-style ingredients, here are some convenient short cuts to minimize effort and maximize the culinary experience.

GO PREMIUM
The essence of being a foodie is seizing those chances to make the ordinary, extraordinary. Higher quality foods tend to be more flavorful and rich, and can easily add a wow factor to everyday meals. Go easy. Start by substituting a couple of premium-grade ingredients per recipe. Opt for heirloom tomatoes instead of standard red varieties; sea salt over your regular table salt; or preserves when the call is for jelly. According to Ronna Welsh, chef and founder of Brooklyn’s Purple Kale Kitchenworks, starting with high-quality ingredients will make you a better cook and you’ll be more satisfied with the results.

THE SUPERMARKET IS YOUR FRIEND
A farmer’s market is a great source of fresh foods – and believe it or not, so is your local supermarket. More of your favorite mainstream brands are listening to shoppers’ desire for products that use natural and choice ingredients. How do you find these products as you stroll the store aisles? Look for shorter ingredient labels. Take for example Farmer’s Garden by Vlasic line of premium pickles. The classic American brand has gone back to basics with a selection of artisanal pickles. The label on the back of the mason jar reveals a simple yet powerful recipe that includes fresh cucumbers, garlic, carrot and pepper slices, and natural herbs and spices to deliver a top-quality pickle.

MAKE YOUR FARMER’S MARKET WORK FOR YOU
When you find yourself with a little more time available, such as on weekends, go local and explore the closest farmer’s market. Your vendors are a great source of knowledge, so get to know them. They will gladly tell you what’s in season, help guide your purchase selection, and give you some insider’s cooking and paring ideas. In fact, show up with a menu for a dish you have planned and they’ll point you in all the right directions so that you can fill your shopping basket in mere minutes.

AT YOUR FINGERTIPS
Food bloggers, brands, columnists, you name it! These serious foodies have already done the homework for you and are willing to share their insight – for free! Just by typing in a few key words in a search engine bar, the limitless library of recipes and foodie guidance is literally at your fingertips. Scour the internet for recipes, seasonal dishes, pairing advice, cooking tips, entertaining ideas, and more. Technorati.com lists more than 17,000 food blogs, so be strategic. Start by visiting the top 10 on the list. When you find bloggers you can relate to, keep going back to their sites for more and feel free to ask them for help. Most of them came from other professions and found their passion along the way, like SassyRadish.com or WhiteOnRiceCouple.com, so they know what it’s like to start out fresh. And since the smart phone and tablet are the latest “must-have” tools in the kitchens, don’t forget to visit food sites such as Bon Appétit and Serious Eats to find top food apps worth downloading.

Media Contact:
Mary Sudasassi
Pinnacle Foods Group, LLC
399 Jefferson Road
Parsippany, NJ 07054
305-448-6163
mary.sudasassi@rbbpr.com
http://www.farmersgardenvlasic.com

Education, Software, Web 2.0

Webinar on “eLearning: Where do serious games make the most sense?” to be presented by Ross Smith from Microsoft Skype Division and Raptivity

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Raptivity, the leading interactivity building tool, will be organizing a highly interactive and insightful webinar on how serious games in eLearning offer an opportunity to accomplish organizational goals. To speak on this interesting topic, Raptivity has on board Ross Smith Director of Test – Microsoft Skype Division. Ross has 25 years of experience in software and 10 years in the domain of productivity games, organizational trust, and management innovation.

In this session, Ross will throw light on how serious games are developed to assist learners achieve a very specific performance or skill based objective with effective assessment strategies as their core driving force. In addition to this, Jamaica Glenn, Raptivity Expert, will demonstrate how Raptivity’s range of games interactions can be used to develop serious games and help you make your eLearning content exciting.
Details of webinar:

Day: Thursday, September 12, 2013.

Time: 10 AM PDT

To register for this exciting webinar, please visit: http://www.raptivity.com/webinar-serious-games-ross-smith.

About Ross Smith

Ross Smith is the Director of Test – Microsoft Skype Division and has 25 years of experience in software and 10 years in the domain of productivity games, organizational trust, and management innovation.

About Raptivity

Raptivity® allows you to quickly and easily create learning interactions such as games, simulations, brainteasers, interactive diagrams, virtual worlds and more. Instructors can add the interactions conveniently to their eLearning content.
Raptivity® has won numerous awards in various categories, including the 2011 Best Educational Software Award in the Online Technology Tool category and three 2011 LearnX E-learning & Training Awards from Training Australia Magazine. For more information, please go to www.raptivity.com or contact Harbinger Knowledge Products at 425.861.8400.

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 57 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.