Monthly Archives: March 2014

Technology

Doctored, Inc. Releases New Doctored App on the Apple App Store

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An interactive app that keeps you vying for the highest desirability ranking, now available for iOS 4.3+

Bartlett, IL, March 22, 2014 – Available now, Doctored app allows players to compete with friends, and others from all over the world, for the highest desirability ranking based on the collective results of what is most desired in an ideal partner. Choose from hundreds of physical features, fashion and accessory options for your character and see how you rank. With billions of character combinations to set you apart and keep you enthused, Doctored is entertaining for all ages. The app is currently available for $0.99 on the Apple App Store and is for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch users with iOS 4.3 or later. The app is optimized for iPhone 5. With 16 languages available, the app is responsive to players from all over the world. A FREE version that will include advertisements is coming soon!

Playing Doctored is a cinch! Create an “Ideal Partner” and your selections will be combined with all other players to determine what is most desirable. Then, evolve your character and learn how desirable you are against all other players that match your character’s gender, based on the most desired physical traits, fashion and accessory choices. This game doesn’t judge, it simply lets you know what others want in an “Ideal Partner” and whether or not you’ve got it going on. You have the option to continuously improve your character to achieve the highest desirability ranking and modify your “Ideal Partner” as your tastes change. New products will be added every month. Build a friend pool and stay in touch with their character creations and rankings. Share your character and Ideal Partner on FaceBook™ as you compete for the 100% desirability ranking. Earn Doctored Dollars through trivia challenge or purchase Doctor ed Dollars directly to enhance your physical traits with virtual surgery, or the latest in fashion additions. The options are plenty and new products will be added monthly. Your desirability ranking is what it’s all about! https://itunes.apple.com/app/doctoredapp/id777499017?mt=8

Doctored, Inc. is kicking off with an in app promotion that will allow players (2) a chance to win an Apple iPad Mini Retina 16GB or a $25 iTunes gift card (6). See contest rules for details.

Please visit http://www.doctored-inc.com for more on Doctored. To schedule an interview, please contact: Christina Bouza, Director of Content, CJ Creative Solutions, at Telephone: (630)277-8207 or Email: doctored@cjcreativesolutions.com.

Like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter. Navigate our instructional video to learn more on how to play: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mnk6a-3GyB4

Contact:
Gene Coots
Doctored, Inc.
1180 Beechtree Lane
Bartlett, IL 60103
630-277-8207
doctored@cjcreativesolutions.com
http://www.doctored-inc.com

Business

URALCHEM Increased its Investments to $174 Million in 2013

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In 2013 URALCHEM’s investments in development reached $174 million, an increase of 5.5% compared to the previous year.

Moscow, Russia (March 21, 2014) — In 2013 URALCHEM‘s investments in development reached $174 million, an increase of 5.5% compared to the previous year. $84 million was spent on the implementation of investment projects, $77 million was spent on capital investments in equipment upgrades and $13 million was allocated for capitalized repairs.

The company’s plant in Kirovo-Chepetsk made the biggest contribution to the development investments – $46 million. The main areas of investment in the plant included building facilities for the production of new products, as well as reconstruction of existing facilities to increase production of mineral fertilizers and chemical products. In particular, work was continued on the project to create a new product, calcium nitrate. Another completed project was the increase in the capacity of one of the two units of nitric acid, which had originally started in 2012. Work was begun to increase the capacity of the second nitric acid unit and work continued to increase the capacity of the ammonia unit.

The investments by the “Azot” plant in Berezniki totalled $41 million. The main areas of investment were projects aimed at increasing output and reducing raw material consumption. Major work was carried out on units of production of ammonia, urea and nitric acid. $26 million was spent on the development of the plant in Perm. Most of the funds were allocated to a large-scale programme of modernization of the ammonia unit. The implementation of this project will increase production and reduce raw material consumption. The total capital investments of the plant in Voskresenks amounted to more than $13 million, which was spent on the development of new products.

The company’s major infrastructure project for the year was the completion and launch of the fertilizer handling terminal at the port of Riga in the fourth quarter of 2013. The terminal has a capacity of 2 million tonnes per year. The total investment for this project was about $78 million, $34 million of which was spent in 2013. Also in 2013, the company continued increasing the number of units in its own rolling stock, extending its life and modernizing it.

Dmitry Konyaev, CEO of URALCHEM OJSC, commented, “In 2013, URALCHEM continued to implement a long-term investment programme aimed at the technical upgrade of existing facilities. The main goal of the programme is to increase production and to improve the efficiency of technological processes, reducing rates of raw materials consumption and improving the environmental safety of production.”

PR department
URALCHEM, OJSC
Tel: +7 (495) 721 89 89
Email: pr@uralchem.com
Web: http://www.uralchem.com

URALCHEM, OJSC is one of the largest producers of nitrogen and phosphate fertilisers in Russia and the CIS with production capacities of over 2.5 million tonnes of ammonium nitrate, 2.8 million tonnes of ammonia, 0.8 million tonnes of MAP and DAP, 0.8 million tonnes of complex fertilisers and 1.2 million tonnes of urea. URALCHEM, OJSC is the second largest ammonium nitrate producer in the world and number one in Russia, the second largest producer of nitrogen fertilisers in Russia. Key production assets of URALCHEM, OJSC include Azot Branch of URALCHEM, OJSC in Berezniki, Perm Region; OJSC Minudobrenia, Perm; MFP Kirovo-Chepetsk Chemical Works, OJSC Branch in Kirovo-Chepetsk, Kirov region; Voskresensk Mineral Fertilisers, OJSC in Voskresensk, Moscow region.

Some of the information in this press release may contain projections or other forward-looking statements regarding future events or the future financial performance of URALCHEM. We wish to caution you that these statements are only predictions. We do not intend to update these statements and our actual results may differ materially from those contained in our projections or forward-looking statements, including, among others, the achievement of anticipated levels of profitability, growth, cost and synergy of our recent acquisitions, the impact of competitive pricing, the ability to obtain necessary regulatory approvals and licenses, the impact of developments in the Russian economic, political and legal environment, financial risk management and the impact of general business and global economic conditions.

Business

AuraPortal Helium is Born. A New Way to Improve Business Productivity

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The new version of the most intelligent and effective business software, with a more attractive design, improved performance and new features.

Woburn, MA, March 19, 2014 – AURA (www.auraportal.com), a global provider of AuraPortal Business Process Management (BPM) software, has announced the upcoming release of the AuraPortal Helium Model for March 21.

AuraPortal has been distinguished with great advantage over its competitors by Ovum in its Decision Matrix report and by other renowned analyst firms.

Here are just some of the innovations included in AuraPortal Helium:

• A new Process Modeler: AuraPortal Helium Modeler, which incorporates new technology and many important advantages.

Without a doubt the best Modeler in the BPM market.

• More features
• Greater speed
• Better control
• Increased mobility
• More customization
• Improved usability
• More modeling options
• More process simulations
• Greater integration capacity

If Business Process Management encompasses all the actions performed in an organization, business productivity is greatly increased. With AuraPortal Helium, this goal is achieved.

Olivia Trilles, Vice President of AURA, comments, “AuraPortal has always been a step ahead of other BPM and workflow programs, and with AuraPortal Helium its vanguard position is reaffirmed.”

“These days it is evident that at least a minimum control is needed over corporate processes, but AuraPortal Helium has gone even further and offers features that are so powerful that managers can see the results in no time.”

AURA CONTACTS:
Cristina Siscar
info@auraportal.com
Skype: auraportal
Phone: +1 (857) 239-0070 or +34 96 295 4497
http://www.auraportal.com

About Aura (http://www.auraportal.com)
AURA is a global BPM (Business Process Management) software provider delivering a solution that creates, without the need of IT programming, Business Process Workflow Execution Models. AuraPortal is 100% Web-based, and is complementary to existing ERP and CRM systems.

AURA has a presence in 40 countries with more than 300 customers including, among others: Walmart, Toyota, General Motors, Pemex (Petroleos Mexicanos), Carrefour, ArcelorMittal, PepsiCo, Coca-Cola, Danone, INCAE, Kimberly-Clark, Yamaha, Royal KPN, Bristol-Myers Squibb, etc., as well as many Government Agencies and Departments in several countries. All of these customers benefit from maintenance contracts.

Its headquarters are in Europe (Spain and Holland) with an executive branch in North America (Florida). It also has offices in several countries and a vast network of partners who locally attend customers throughout the world.

WHAT THE TOP EXPERTS SAY ABOUT AURAPORTAL BPMS

OVUM:

In the “Product Quality” category, AuraPortal has obtained the highest score (9 points), situating itself clearly above the next best vendor on a scale of 1 to 10.

(Decision Matrix on BPM Vendors 2011, OVUM)

TEC:

“With a dominant placement in nearly all areas of the BPM module, AuraPortal BPMS is well positioned as one of the leaders within the BPM space according to all standards provided by TEC”.

(TEC Technology Evaluation Centers 2013)

GARTNER:

“AuraPortal is the example of next-generation BPMS”.
(MQ 2007-2009)

BPTRENDS:

“AuraPortal is one of the most complete and advanced BPMS solutions on the market backed up by a financially strong company with a large number of satisfied customers of all sizes that have been working with the product for several years”.
(BPMS Report 2010)

IDC:

“In Customer references, AuraPortal has a strong ease of implementation and ease of use from both IT and business user perspectives”.
(MarketScape 2011)

BLOOR:

“For what you get, AuraPortal is really good value for money with a very low maintenance percentage”.
(Bloor 2011)

Contact:
Nina Moon
AuraPortal
400 Trade Center
Woburn, MA 01801-7472
978-808-6340
info@auraportal.com
http://www.auraportal.com

Business

The Colombian Ministry of the Interior Uses BPM to Ensure Transparency in the 2014 EL

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With AuraPortal BPM technology, the Immediate Reception Unit for Electoral Transparency (URIEL) automates the management and tracking of complaints and allegations of irregularities in the Colombian 2014 electoral process.

Woburn, MA, March 19, 2013 – AURA (www.auraportal.com), a global provider of AuraPortal. Business Process Management (BPM) software, has announced that the AuraPortal BPM application has been officially purchased by the Colombian Ministry of the Interior to automate the URIEL Process, which manages possible irregularities linked to the electoral process.

AuraPortal has been distinguished with great advantage over its competitors by Ovum in its Decision Matrix report and by other renowned analyst firms.

In just two months, a team of specialized consultants from AuraPortal Partner companies BPM Latinoamerica and Management & Quality Ltda., designed, configured and implemented this process, which enables Colombian citizens to report irregularities observed in the Colombian 2014 elections.

Alvaro Canal, AuraPortal Business Developer for the Andean region and Panama, comments, “Manually handling an unpredictable volume of complaints and allegations in a country with more than 30 million voters, and responding in short periods of time as is required by law, can be a very costly task. With AuraPortal BPM it will be immediate, precise and controlled, with a notable reduction in paperwork and minimal staff.”

Here are just a few of the many benefits the Ministry has achieved from implementing AuraPortal BPM technology:

• Information management using Dynamic Forms.

• Unlimited Guest and Anonymous Users thanks to AuraPortal WIP technology.

• Web Service integration with external applications.

• Web Service integration with the current Document Management system.

• External Portals for external surveillance and control entities.

• Automatic creation of office documents for case referral.

• Notification to citizens by mail, messenger, web and printed notifications.

• Visual help in forms.

• Public Queries.

• SQL Reports.

• Execution of stored procedures.

• Management of Chain of Custody for physical evidence received.

• Monitoring of the citizens from the Ministry’s website.

ABOUT AURA (http://www.auraportal.com)
AURA is a global BPM (Business Process Management) software provider delivering a solution that creates, without the need of IT programming, Business Process Workflow Execution Models. AuraPortal is 100% Web-based, and is complementary to existing ERP and CRM systems.

AURA has a presence in 40 countries with more than 300 customers including, among others: Walmart, Toyota, General Motors, Pemex (Petroleos Mexicanos), Carrefour, ArcelorMittal, PepsiCo, Coca-Cola, Danone, INCAE, Kimberly-Clark, Yamaha,Royal KPN, Bristol-Myers Squibb, etc., as well as many Government Agencies and Departments in several countries. All of these customers benefit from maintenance contracts.

Its headquarters are in Europe (Spain and Holland) with an executive branch in North America (Florida). It also has offices in several countries and a vast network of partners who locally attend customers throughout the world.

AURA CONTACTS
Cristina Siscar
info@auraportal.com
Skype: auraportal
Phone: +1 (857) 239-0070 or +34 96 295 4497
http://www.auraportal.com

WHAT THE TOP EXPERTS SAY ABOUT AURAPORTAL BPMS

OVUM:
In the “Product Quality” category, AuraPortal has obtained the highest score (9 points), situating itself clearly above the next best vendor on a scale of 1 to 10.

(Decision Matrix on BPM Vendors 2011, OVUM)

TEC:
“With a dominant placement in nearly all areas of the BPM module, AuraPortal BPMS is well positioned as one of the leaders within the BPM space according to all standards provided by TEC”.

(TEC Technology Evaluation Centers 2013)

GARTNER:
“AuraPortal is the example of next-generation BPMS”.
(MQ 2007-2009)

BPTRENDS:
“AuraPortal is one of the most complete and advanced BPMS solutions on the market backed up by a financially strong company with a large number of satisfied customers of all sizes that have been working with the product for several years”.

(BPMS Report 2010)

IDC:
“In Customer references, AuraPortal has a strong ease of implementation and ease of use from both IT and business user perspectives”.

(MarketScape 2011)

BLOOR:
“For what you get, AuraPortal is really good value for money with a very low maintenance percentage”.

(Bloor 2011)

Contact:
Nina Moon
AuraPortal
400 Trade Center
Woburn, MA 01801-7472
978-808-6340
info@auraportal.com
http://www.auraportal.com

Software, Technology

LinkOptimizer for Adobe InDesign Improves Transparency Handling in TIFFs

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Zevrix Solutions announces LinkOptimizer 4.8.11, a maintenance update to its popular workflow automation solution for Adobe InDesign. LinkOptimizer allows to reduce the size of InDesign links and speed up processing by eliminating excess image data. It also performs image adjustments such as color conversion and sharpening, converts file formats and more. The new version preserve transparency when converting image formats to TIFF and addresses some monochrome image issues on German systems.

Toronto (ON), Canada (March 20, 2014) — Zevrix Solutions today announces the release of LinkOptimizer 4.8.11, a compatibility update to its popular workflow automation solution for Adobe InDesign. Awarded 4 out of 5 starts by Computer Arts magazine, LinkOptimizer automates complex image manipulation tasks allowing to significantly reduce the size of InDesign links, save processing time and reduce production costs.

The new version preserves transparency when converting image formats to TIFF, which is especially helpful for users who need to convert layered Photoshop (PSD) files and resave TIFF images with different compression settings. The update also ensures that the correct image resolution is set for monochrome images on German operating system and addresses some other minor issues.

“LinkOptimizer makes cutting huge linked images down to size a cinch,” says Computer Arts. “For those wanting to quickly optimize their images and cut down on processing time, LinkOptimizer is a very smart choice.”

LinkOptimizer works automatically with Adobe Photoshop to eliminate the excess image data of InDesign links, perform essential image adjustments and convert image formats. For example, with just a click of a button users can:

–scale and crop images to match their dimensions in InDesign,
-change their resolution to 300 dpi,
-convert RGB images to CMYK,
-apply color profile,
-resave JPEG images as TIFF,
-run a Photoshop Action on each image,
-reimport images to InDesign at 100% in their precise position.

As a result, users can save gigabytes of disk space and countless hours of optimizing images manually, accelerate document output, reduce job turnaround, and cut costs through faster processing.

Pricing and Availability:
LinkOptimizer can be purchased from Zevrix website for US$259.95 (Light version: $179.95) as well as from authorized resellers. Trial is also available for download. The update is free for LinkOptimizer 4.x users and $130 to upgrade from previous versions. LinkOptimizer is available for Mac OS X 10.5-10.9 and works with Adobe InDesign and Photoshop CS3-CC.

About Zevrix Solutions

Located in Toronto, Canada, Zevrix Solutions provides productivity solutions for Adobe Creative Suite software, PDF and graphic file diagnostics, as well as Microsoft Office on Mac OS. Zevrix Solutions is dedicated to helping professionals increase their profits through automating their everyday tasks, producing error-free documents, saving disk space and cutting production costs. For more information, visit http://www.zevrix.com.

Contact:
Leo Revzin
Owner
Zevrix Solutions
105 McCAUL St, Suite 301
Toronto Ontario M5T 2X4 Canada
858-206-0607
media@zevrix.com

Solutions for Adobe InDesign & the Graphics Industry

Art

Light Space & Time Ranked Most Popular Online Art Competition Website

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Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery (LST) is extremely pleased to announce that as of March 15, 2014, that it was ranked by Alexa.com as the highest and most popular online art competition gallery on the web.

Jupiter, FL, USA (March 19, 2014) — Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery (LST) is extremely pleased to announce that as of March 15, 2014, that it was ranked by Alexa.com as the highest and most popular online art competition gallery on the web. Through this ranking, it shows that LST provides the greatest and most far reaching exposure for any artists who participate and place in any of their online art competitions.

This world ranking was measured against 20 of the most popular online art competition art galleries throughout the world by Alexa.com. Alexa is the leading provider of free, global web metrics. Anyone can search Alexa to discover the most successful sites on the web by keyword, category, or country.

The main benefit to an artist who competes, has their art chosen and is displayed on the Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery website is that LST has the most far reaching and greatest coverage for its artists and art competition participants. The LST website, through its promotions, social media marketing and online marketing generates more visitors and page views than any other online art competition gallery.

Recently, it was reported that the LST gallery had more than 1,500, 000 page views. This milestone was achieved through a total of 571,000 visits to the LST website and it was attained through 405,000 Unique Visitors. This report is posted and is live on the LST website and can be viewed through this link: http://www.lightspacetime.com/newsletter/lst-gives-best-exposure-for-artists-per-alexa-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

Sports

SAFE International Launches New Toronto Women’s Self Defense Page – Toronto, ON Self Defense

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Toronto Self Defense, SAFE International Launches New Toronto Women’s Self Defense Page.

Toronto, ON, March 18, 2014 – (Straight Line PR) – Toronto Self Defense, SAFE International Launches New Toronto Women’s Self Defense Page.

SAFE International™ is the leading provider of mobile self defense/personal protection training in North America. SAFE International has taught more than 180,000 women in the private, corporate and high school environments since 1994. SAFE International is thrilled to announce its new women’s self defense page on their website. These are available in Toronto, ON.

SAFE International quickly realized that women had completely different concerns, fears, and needs than males. Chris Roberts, Managing Director of SAFE International listened to their concerns and tailored something that was not only educational, but also met their personal fears. Men have no idea what women go through on an everyday basis from the stares and comments to the physical gestures and advances.

One of the reasons that SAFE International enjoys teaching self defense for women, is how receptive women are to the skills that the SAFE International instructors provide. SAFE International teaches self defense concepts, rather than techniques. This allows women to learn in a much shorter time. SAFE International always covers Awareness and Avoidance strategies which are based on one’s daily routines. We examine what an attacker looks for, what an attacker wants and doesn’t want in confrontation. One of the biggest topics we explore is how most people are too polite, even when their intuition is telling them the complete opposite. We cover the most common distraction techniques an attacker will use to gain an advantage. We then move on to verbal strategies in the event that avoidance is no longer possible.  Rather than just teaching to yell at a potential attacker, we cover a few verbal strategies based on the aggressor and the scenario. The third step is addressing the physical aspect of Toronto women’s self defense. We begin with the advantages of adopting a passive stance rather than an aggressive stance.  We only teach gross motor strikes due to the adrenal rush one gets when they are in a highly stressful state such as an attack scenario. We teach a philosophy of “Attack the Attacker” which reverses one from being the Prey, to that of being the Predator. Another philosophy is to attack the head if all avoidance and verbal strategies have failed. This is only 30 minutes into the physical training and you can see how the self defense concepts are very effective. The self defense drills increase with intensity as the participants gain more confidence. This is very important as you don’t want to terrify your clients

Forget Tupperware Parties!

Invite 6 to 8 of your friends for a few hours of fun, education and potentially life- saving instruction. Plan a meal, bbq, snacks, maybe some dessert! Be prepared for a unique Women’s Self Defense Toronto experience! What has made SAFE International so popular is their unique method of teaching with humour and sharing of anecdotes. Get to experience their simulated attacks in scenario specific situations such as at the front door, the kitchen, the car, etc.

SAFE International has taught more than 180,000 women. To contact SAFE International and Chris Roberts to schedule your Women’s Self Defense party, you can visit their main site at www.safeinternational.biz

You can also reach Chris Roberts toll free at 1-800-465-5972 or by email at chrisroberts@safeinternational.biz

Contact:
Chris Roberts
SAFE International™
15535 Cooper Rd.
Lunenburg, ON
Canada K0C 1R0
1 800 465-5972
chrisroberts@safeinternational.biz
http://www.safeinternational.biz

Sports

SAFE International Announces Launch of “SAFE International Self Defense Courses”

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SAFE International Self Defense would like to announce the launch of their new website page, “SAFE International Self Defense Courses”.

Toronto, ON, March 17, 2014 – (Straight Line PR)- SAFE International Self Defense would like to announce the launch of their new website page, “SAFE International Self Defense Courses“. SAFE International is a leader in mobile personal protection/self defense instruction. They have taught more than 180,000 women since 1994. SAFE International specializes in women’s self defense parties, high school self defense, corporate self defense, as well as private self defense. What makes SAFE International so effective is that they don’t just teach the physical side of self defense but also the psychological and emotional sides.

What will you find on the self defense course page? SAFE International offers women’s self defense, high school self defense, corporate self defense, self defense for men, and self defense for seniors. Have you ever wondered about how to handle specific self defense scenarios such as being attacked on an elevator, or how to approach your car safely? Those are just a couple of the many topics SAFE International covers with all their self defense courses that they offer, in addition to the physical self defense concepts taught.

More than 180,000 people have participated in the SAFE International self defense lessons in a few countries. SAFE International has set a lofty goal to teach 500,000 people with their self defense classes, and they are well on their way.

SAFE International is gaining world-wide recognition for their self defense philosophies and the SAFE International Self Defense Courses are a great way to make everyone safer.Their main site can be found at www.safeinternational.biz

Contact:
Chris Roberts
SAFE International™
15535 Cooper Rd.
Lunenburg, ON
Canada K0C 1R0
1 800 465-5972
chrisroberts@safeinternational.biz
http://www.safeinternational.biz

Food & Beverage

Belle’s Big Adventure Airstream Road Trip

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In celebration of Belle Chevre’s 25th year of making highly applauded cheeses, an all-American, cross-country road trip entitled Belle’s Big Adventure is launching March 21st with a kick-off party in Elkmont, Alabama

Elkmont, AL, March 18, 2014 — In celebration of Belle Chevre’s 25th year of making highly applauded cheeses, an all-American, cross-country road trip entitled Belle’s Big Adventure is launching March 21st with a kick-off party in Elkmont, Alabama. Belle Chevre will embark on the nationwide tour in an Airstream from their new creamery location in Elkmont, Alabama on March 21st, and with a christening at their newest retail location in downtown Huntsville, Alabama. The tour will marked by stops along the way at Whole Foods Markets sampling their award-winning cheeses and Chevre cheesecakes.

Belle Chevre is driving cross-country, in partnership with Airstream, manufacturer of the iconic “silver bullet” travel trailer, to spread the goat cheese gospel about their creative and capricious goat cheese products. Cheese lovers will be able to learn more about our products, how they are made, where, and why, and, most importantly, get to sample them. Belle Chevre intends to spread the word that goat cheeses are an extremely healthy choice, and are one of the world’s most versatile cheeses, going easily in recipes from breakfast to dessert.

“Belle Chevre has been recognized as a cult brand with dedicated customers nationally. We couldn’t think of a more fun and engaging way to get out and make new friends and see loyal fans than by sampling our delicious products,” says Tasia Malakasis. “And we couldn’t envision a better travel partner than Airstream as their quality and history is admired by so many but especially us at Belle Chevre,” Tasia continues.

The cross-country trip can be followed via an interactive map on Belle Chevre’s web site at http://www.bellechevre.com/belles-big-adventure/

The company will be chronicling the trip with video, social media and musings from the traveling mascot, Valentine The Goat.

About: Belle Chevre has been recognized and applauded by everyone from the American Cheese Society (for excellence in craftsmanship) and the Good Food Awards (for excellence in sustainability) to the Today Show and Oprah Magazine. With 25 years of cheesemaking experience under their belt, this passionate group of artisans has nearly 100 national awards and is a favorite of the nation’s most savvy cheesemongers. Their unique selection of handmade cheeses go far beyond the classic log to include sweet breakfast chevres, cheeses marinated in olive oil and herbs, a chevre cheesecake, and DIY cheese kits.

About Airstream
Airstream, manufacturer of the iconic “silver bullet” travel trailer, is the longest-tenured recreational vehicle manufacturer in North America. Following founder Wally Byam’s credo, “Let’s not make changes, let’s only make improvements,” Airstream has remained a timeless classic. Byam’s vision for Airstream trailers was to use these design- and quality-driven products to allow people to dream, travel and explore the open road. A subsidiary of Thor Industries, Airstream is based in Jackson Center, Ohio, where a team of craftsmen remains dedicated to preserving the brand’s legendary reputation for quality and innovation. For more information, please visit www.airstream.com, call 877-596-6111 or contact Airstream, Inc., 419 West Pike Street, P.O. Box 629, Jackson Center, Ohio 45334.

More news about Airstream, our dealers and current travel trailer and touring coach models can be found at www.Airstream.com. For the latest news on Airstream, “like” us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter @Airstream_Inc. . You can also stay connected with adventure-loving techies and learn about inspiring on-the-road experiences through Airstream’s Live Riveted Mobile App.

Contact:
Kata Gregg
Belle Chevre
18845 Upper Ft Hampton Road
Elkmont, Al 35620
888-549-1665
bbuhr@JMPRPublicRelations.com
http://www.bellechevre.com/belles-big-adventure/

Entertainment

Mrs. Ann Campbell & Gen. John Campbell, Holly Petraeus to Receive Easter Seals Advocacy Awards

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Easter Seals Serving DC | MD | VA has announced that Mrs. Ann Campbell and Gen. John Campbell, 34th Vice Chief of Staff, U.S. Army, and Hollister “Holly” Petraeus, Assistant Director with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and Head of its Office of Servicemember Affairs, will receive Advocacy Awards at its Advocacy Awards dinner on May 6, 2014 at the Marriott Wardman Park, Washington, DC.

Silver Spring, MD, March 18, 2014 – Easter Seals Serving DC | MD | VA has announced that Mrs. Ann Campbell and Gen. John Campbell, 34th Vice Chief of Staff, U.S. Army, and Hollister “Holly” Petraeus, Assistant Director with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and Head of its Office of Servicemember Affairs, will receive Advocacy Awards at its Advocacy Awards dinner on May 6, 2014 at the Marriott Wardman Park, Washington, DC.

Phil Panzarella, President and Chief Executive Officer of CPS Professional Services, serves as the Chair of the 2014 Advocacy Awards. Deborah Mullen, advocate for military families and wife of Admiral Mike Mullen (Ret.), 17th Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, serves as Honorary Chair.

Since 2004, the Advocacy Awards event has recognized leaders who have demonstrated an exemplary commitment to advancing opportunities for children and adults with disabilities or special needs. The 10th annual Advocacy Awards will highlight Easter Seals’ services to the military family, including Child Development Programs for “Little Warriors,” Military Family Respite, Caregiver Training, Adult Day Services, Veteran Staffing Network and Homeless Veterans Reintegration Programs.

“It is an honor to devote this 10th anniversary of the Advocacy Awards to recognize service members and their families who have answered our nation’s call, and to recognize those who join with us as we in turn empower our veterans, warriors and their families to thrive in their communities beyond their call of duty,” says Lisa Reeves, President & CEO of Easter Seals Serving DC I MD I VA.

Ann and General Campbell are accepting an Advocacy Award on behalf of active and veteran military service members and their families. As the Vice Chief of Staff of the Army, General Campbell is a four star General and the second-highest ranking officer in the Department of the Army. In this capacity he is responsible for the management of the U.S. Army’s capabilities, requirements, budget, policy, plans, programs, and installations, as well as management of the Army Staff. General Campbell has more than 34 years of service and has commanded at every echelon from platoon to division, with combat tours in Haiti, Iraq, and Afghanistan. In 2010 General Campbell led more than 30,000 Soldiers in combat operations across fourteen provinces within Regional Command East while serving in Afghanistan as the Commanding General of the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) “Screaming Eagles.”

Some of Ann Campbell’s most dedicated efforts have been toward guiding volunteer-led Army Family Readiness Groups (FRG) from Company to Division level. A tireless advocate for our soldiers, their families, veterans and wounded warriors, she recently joined the board for Centerstone Military Services, which provides online counseling and support groups to soldiers and their families through the program “Courage Beyond.”

Through her work with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and the Council of Better Business Bureaus, Ms. Petraeus has led efforts to ensure that military families receive strong financial education and to see that federal and state agencies coordinate their activities to improve consumer protection measures for military families. A military spouse for 37 years, Ms. Petraeus has had extensive experience as a volunteer leader in military family programs and has worked with local, state and national legislators on issues affecting Army families.

Easter Seals Serving DC | MD | VA provides services to ensure all people with disabilities and other special needs, including wounded warriors, veterans, and their families, have equal opportunities to lead full and productive lives. To make a donation or table reservation, visit www.advocacyawards.org or email Shiree Skinner at sskinner@eseal.org.

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