Monthly Archives: May 2014

Education

Communities in Schools Pennsylvania Announces Continued Improvement Graduation Rates

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Every 26 seconds, a young person in America drops out of school. When students drop out, they are more likely to end up in poverty, suffer poor health, be dependent on social services, and enter the criminal justice system

Harrisburg, PA, May 16, 2014 – As kids around the country are graduating, Communities In Schools of Pennsylvania – part of the nation’s largest and most effective organization dedicated to keeping kids in school and helping them succeed in life – today released a report demonstrating the organization’s impact on dropout rates, highlighted by local success stories. The report was released as part of a national public awareness campaign featuring young people from around the country who have graduated from high school as a result of their involvement with Communities In Schools.

“The work we do has changed the lives of thousands of Pennsylvanians, and we look forward to continuing our services and empowering students to stay in school. said Ryan Riley, President of Communities In Schools Pennsylvania, in the new report, entitled Changing the Picture of Education in Pennsylvania. “Our staff has the talent and past success to positively change the future for even more students across the Commonwealth.”

Every 26 seconds, a young person in America drops out of school. When students drop out, they are more likely to end up in poverty, suffer poor health, be dependent on social services, enter the criminal justice system and cost the U.S. billions of dollars each year in lost revenue and increased spending on government assistance programs. To change the picture in Pennsylvania, Communities In Schools is serving nearly 39,000 students in 58 schools this year, working hand in hand with districts, communities, partner organizations and families to surround students with a strong network of support.

According to the new report, Communities In Schools Pennsylvania achieved the following during the 2012-13 school year:

• 5 elementary schools, 12 middle schools and 41 high schools were served.
• Approximately 39,000 students were served by Communities In Schools Pennsylvania; 33,489 of students received Level One supports (school-wide prevention services) and 4,662 of students received Level Two supports (targeted and sustained interventions).
• 69% percent of seniors receiving targeted and sustained interventions (and for whom data were available) graduated.
• 75% percent of the students in grades K-11 who received targeted and sustained interventions (and for whom data were available) were promoted to the next grade.

“When I look at the state of education today and what it takes to serve the whole child—Communities in Schools is providing the solutions our schools, students and communities need” said C. Russell Mayo, Ed.D., Allentown School District Superintendent.

To raise awareness about Communities In Schools, a public awareness campaign is running nationwide, featuring short videos by Academy Award-winning filmmaker Errol Morris and photos by renowned photographer David Harriman. These videos and images are online at communitiesinschools.org.

Communities In Schools Pennsylvania is part of the national Communities In Schools network, which operates in more than 2,200 schools in the most challenged communities of 26 states and the District of Columbia. Working closely with school districts and partner organizations, Communities In Schools serves 1.3 million young people and their families each year. Based directly inside schools throughout the country, Communities In Schools connects students and their families to basic and critical educational and community-based resources, tailored to each student’s specific needs. Learn more about Communities In Schools Pennsylvania at www.cis-pa.org.

Changing the Picture of Education in Pennsylvania is one of more than two dozen Communities In Schools reports being released around the country today in time for graduations.

ATTENTION JOURNALISTS: For a full copy of the Communities In Schools Spring 2014 Report: Changing the Picture of Education in Pennsylvania, or to arrange interviews with local spokespersons, please contact: Ryan Riley, 610-800-8863/717-233-4330/Ryan@NoMoreDropouts.org. B-Roll is also available upon request.

Contact:
Ryan Riley
Communities in Schools of Pennsylvania
2101 North Front Street
Building 1, Suite 100
Harrisburg, PA 17110
717-233-4330
SMICommunications@earthlink.net
http://cis-pa.org/

Business

New NanoMarkets Report Projects OLED Lighting Market to Hit Revenues of $1.4 billion in 2019

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Industry analyst firm NanoMarkets has just published its latest forecasts of the OLED lighting market predicting a $1.4 billion market opportunity in 2019.

Glen Allen, Virginia (May 15, 2014) — Industry analyst firm NanoMarkets has just published its latest forecasts of the OLED lighting market predicting a $1.4 billion market opportunity in 2019. The report, “OLED Lighting Markets-2014” (Code Nano-721) notes that while the sector has foundered for the past few years it now appears to be worthy of some renewed optimism based on both on both improvements in OLED lighting panel performance and recent expansion of manufacturing facilities.

Details of the report, including a table of contents and downloadable slides are available at http://www.nanomarkets.net/market_reports/report/oled-lighting-markets-2014.

A companion report titled OLED Materials Markets 2014 will be issued in early June. See http://www.nanomarkets.net/market_reports/report/oled-materials-markets-2014.

Highlights:

OLEDs aren’t just for luxury lighting any more. The efficacy and luminance of OLED lighting panels are reaching levels where OLED lighting firms can claim that their products are truly energy efficient and have the brightness that make them a practical form of lighting for offices and homes. For example, LG Chem says that next year it will have 135 lm/W panels with 5,000 cd/m2 luminance.

Until recently, most of the output of the OLED lighting business was development kits for designers. However, in the next few years, revenues from kits will be rapidly overtaken by revenues from OLED luminaires, with revenues from OLED luminaires for homes reaching almost $400 million in sales by 2019 and revenues from OLED office luminaires reaching almost $380 million in the same year.

OLED capacity continues to grow. In the past three years, Osram and Philips have invested $25 million and $57 million respectively in setting up OLED production lines. Meanwhile, Konica Minolta is currently constructing an OLED mass production facility at an approximate investment of around $100 million.

By next year, worldwide capacity for OLED lighting panels is expected to be around 30 million panels. This number is expected to grow to almost 40 million by 2019. NanoMarkets believes that in the next five years there will be a major influx of low-cost (and possibly government subsidized) Chinese suppliers that will force down OLED lighting prices in a manner similar to what the solar panel industry has experienced.

About the Report:

This report provides a comprehensive analysis of the OLED lighting market, assesses its future potential and offers detailed eight-year forecasts for the OLED lighting business including volume (units and square meters shipped) and value projections of the following market segments: designer kits and related products, office and commercial lighting, residential lighting, non-automotive outdoor lighting, automotive lighting and customized installations.

The report also includes projections of manufacturing capacity for OLED lighting panels and an assessment of which geographic regions will prove the best customers for OLED lighting.

In addition, we examine the product development and marketing strategies of the leading and influential players in the OLED lighting sector, including both large and small lighting firms and the key OLED material suppliers. Among the firms discussed in this report are Acuity Brands, Audi, BASF, Blackbody, BJB, Cheil/Novaled, Dupont Teijin, ETAP Lighting, First-O-Light, Ford, Henkel, Kaneka, Konica Minolta, Ledon, LG Chem, Lumiotec, MC Pioneer, Merck, NEC Lighting, OLEDWorks, Orbotech, Osram, Philips, Pixelligent, Samsung, Sumitomo, UDC and WAC Lighting.

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 in OLED lighting and materials spaces, which it has been covering since 2006.

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

Art

Subodh Maheshwari Chosen for Gallery’s Artist Showcase

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Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery is very pleased to announce that Subodh Maheshwari is the gallery’s newest featured artist and she will now be showcased and promoted in the gallery’s Artist Showcase section for the next 30 days.

Jupiter, FL, USA (May 15, 2014) — Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery is very pleased to announce that Subodh Maheshwari is the gallery’s newest featured artist and she will now be showcased and promoted in the gallery’s Artist Showcase section for the next 30 days.

Subodh Maheshwari is an award winning artist who was born in Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, North India. While earning her Masters in Fine Arts at the University of California, Irvine, she won the prestigious Regional Fellowship Award.

Subodh has participated in many national and international shows including Seoul, South Korea’s 1988 Olympics fourth Cosmopolitan Exhibition. Her paintings have received awards in a variety of categories, and her artworks hang in many public and private collections worldwide.

Her artwork accented by Hindi and Sanskrit passages is a fusion of Eastern symbolism and Western composition influenced by Rajasthani and Mogul art. Highly individual in style, her work is described as diverse, emotional, mysterious, personal and humorous.

Subodh is a respected and experienced art educator since 1986, she taught art for over five years at the University of California, Irvine, and continues to provide art instruction at Riverside Community College, CA. She is active in the California art and education communities, judges art shows, provides lectures, conducts art demonstrations/workshops, creative Indian cooking, and Hindi Language classes to students of all ages.

More of her recent exhibitions as a featured/Solo artist include the Solo Show ArtExpo New York, NY and her “Vision of Earth” show at the Center Art Gallery, Anaheim, CA. Her latest group show was at the South Nevada Fine Art Museum, NV. Currently, Subodh’s creative work is published by World Wide Art Books, “Important World Artists Vol. I”, and in “International Contemporary Masters” Volume VI, VII and VIII, and will also be included in Volume IX in 2015. Subodh Maheshwari’s website is http://www.subodhfineartstudio.com.

About Light Space & Time Online Gallery

Light Space & Time – Online Gallery offers monthly art competitions and monthly art exhibitions for new and emerging artists. It is Light Space & Time’s intention 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 worldwide 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

Software, Technology

PDF Checkpoint Is Now on Mac App Store: Preflight and Conversion Tool

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Zevrix Solutions announces that its PDF preflight and conversion solution PDF Checkpoint is now available on Mac App Store. Remarkably fast, PDF Checkpoint automatically preflights, converts to images, splits and optimizes multiple Adobe PDF files. Users can convert PDF colors, compress images, check documents for errors and preview them in built-in viewer. The program is equally suitable to process hundreds of files as well as single PDF documents.

Toronto (ON), Canada (May 15, 2014) — Zevrix Solutions today announces that its PDF preflight and conversion solution PDF Checkpoint is now available on Apple’s Mac App Store. Remarkably fast, PDF Checkpoint automatically preflights, converts to images, splits and optimizes multiple Adobe PDF files. PDF Checkpoint is an ideal program for users who need fast, affordable and easy-to-use software for efficient PDF workflows. Mac users can download and purchase PDF Checkpoint on Mac App Store at $39.99.

PDF Checkpoint is designed to automate and simplify PDF workflows of publishers, ad agencies, prepress houses, graphic designers and printers, and offers the following key features:

–Batch preflighting and conversion of PDF files.
-View all PDF fonts, colors, images and metadata at a glance.
-Create preflight profiles for various job types.
-Route files by preflight results into success and error folders.
-Split files into single page PDFs.
–Export PDF as images with specific resolution, color and page scale.
–Convert PDF color mode using ICC profiles.

For example, users can preflight a folder of PDF files and convert them to CMYK TIFF images at 300 dpi while scaling each page by 50%. Or optimize documents for the web and mobile devices while reducing file size dramatically by downsampling images to the screen resolution.

Pricing and availability:
PDF Checkpoint can be purchased from Mac App Store for US$39.99, as well as from Zevrix website and authorized resellers. PDF Checkpoint is bundled with free Graphic Inspector software (a $40 value). Trial is also available for download. PDF Checkpoint requires Mac OS X 10.5-10.9 (some features require Mac OS X 10.7 or later).

About Zevrix Solutions

Located in Toronto, Canada, Zevrix Solutions provides automation and 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
http://www.zevrix.com

Education

Bryant & Stratton College’s 160th Commencement Exercises to be held at Event Center on Hamburg Fairgrounds on Saturday, May 17th

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Darius G. Pridgen will Deliver Commencement Address.

Buffalo, NY, May 14, 2014 – Bryant & Stratton College’s Amherst, Southtowns, and Buffalo campuses, along with the College’s Online Education division, will hold their 160th Commencement Exercises at the Event Center on the Fairgrounds in Hamburg, New York, on Saturday, May 17, 2014 at 10:00am.

The commencement address will be delivered by Darius G. Pridgen, Senior Pastor of True Bethel Baptist Church and Ellicott District Common Council Member for the City of Buffalo. This is Pastor Pridgen’s third time participating in the College’s annual commencement exercises. His first was as clergyperson for the exercises, where his message was so well received by the graduates and their guests that he was invited back to deliver the commencement address the following year. The College is pleased that he accepted their invitation to do so again this year.

In Western New York, Bryant & Stratton College’s Class of 2014 consists of 854 graduates; 448 are expected to participate in Saturday’s ceremony. 114 of the graduates have earned Bachelors degrees in Business, Healthcare, or Legal Fields. The remaining 740 graduates have earned an Associate degree in Accounting, Administrative Assisting, Business, Criminal Justice, Graphic Design, Human Resources Specialist, Interactive Media Design, Medical Administrative Assisting, Medical Assisting, Medical Reimbursement & Coding, Networking Technology, Office Information Technology, Paralegal Studies, or Security Technology. In keeping with recent trends in education, these graduates completed their degrees in one of three ways: entirely through campus-based classes, entirely online through the College’s Online Education division, or through a combination of campus-based and online study.

Bryant & Stratton College is a private career college delivering outcomes-based education and training through a flexible, contemporary curriculum in a personalized environment. The College is regionally accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, which is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education, and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. Bryant & Stratton College has campus locations in New York, Ohio, Virginia and Wisconsin, as well as an Online Education division, and a Professional Skills Center. For 160 years, Bryant & Stratton College has been providing real-world education leading to bachelor’s degrees, associate’s degrees, and professional certificates in the fields of healthcare, technology, legal, business, & graphic design. For more information about our graduation rates, the median debt of students who completed the program and other important information, please visit http://www.bryantstratton.edu/disclosures. General information can also be found on the College’s website at www.bryantstratton.edu.

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Communications Strategy Group
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Denver, CO 80206
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Healthcare

If you stumbled upon a coveted elixir with unlimited applications that could practically reduce your arsenal of beauty products down to a single item, you would be delighted right?

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Frisco, Texas, May 15, 2014 – Well that is exactly what is happening and customers are RAVE about Beauty by Earth’s Organic Moroccan Argan Oil. Demand for the product continues to take off and the argan oil reviews keep rolling in.

Here’s but a small taste of what people are saying about their argan oil results:

Shiny, frizz-free hair – Marcy Brown

I’ve used a LOT of Moroccan Oil/Argan oil products. I have long, thick, color-treated hair that frizzes, and this miracle oil is the only thing I’ve ever found to tame it. They all work, some better than others.

I was given the opportunity to try this oil. I was sure I’d like it. I’m surprised to LOVE it. It’s quite different from the others. The first thing I did when I opened the bottle was sniff. I was actually surprised to find no smell–whatsoever. Honestly, I’ve gotten used to the “pleasant fragrance” of Moroccan oils, but sometimes it’s a bit overpowering, especially when combined with other fragrances (shampoo, conditioner, etc). This is PURE oil, no additives, and has no scent. I love that. Second, as it’s JUST OIL (instead of oil mixed with a list of unpronounceable synthetics), I soon learned that I have to use LESS. I put a dime-sized dollop in the palm of my hand and worked it into half of my hair like usual. I should have used that dime-sized dollop for my entire head of hair (did I mention my hair is THICK AND LONG). I was quite surprised by this. This bottle will really last.

Finally, I did the usually styling after using the oil–blow dryer and curling iron. My curls look better–healthier, and they’re staying put even without hairspray.

I’m so pleased with this product. I’ll definitely be back, and plan to make it part of my routine.

Highly recommend – Kandi

This oil is absolutely amazing! The number of uses is endless. i love the ideas they give you on the bottle! This is a product I am now hooked on and will be a lifetime customer!!

Go to product – Ivan

Being a hairstylist I have used many products on my hair as well as my clients but I love the versatility of this great argan oil!! My clients are loving it in there hair and I will continue recommending it 🙂

Great product – EM

I don’t normally write reviews, but I found this oil looking for a good hair product and then I read about all the other uses it has. I ordered it and I have been using it in my hair and on my face as I have oily skin but it also tends to get quite dry. This oil is not greasy AT ALL and is awesome! It soaks into my skin. It is also fully natural with no other toxins. I also got a free peppermint Chapstick with my purchase. I have already recommended this oil to other people. On the box that the oil comes in, it lists all uses for the oil which is very handy. Thanks!

Hooked!! – Brittany C.

I was so excited to receive my argan oil today! I used my friends to try it out, and I loved it! I’m excited about using it for my hair and face, but am really looking forward to using it on my belly. I’m 7 months pregnant and have very sensitive skin. This kept my belly moisturized without irritation.

Best Argan Oil I’ve Tried – Amanda

I absolutely love my Beauty by Earth Argan Oil! I’ve found so many uses for it – from a few drops on dry skin to a great leave-in hair conditioner for super soft hair. I’ve been using the oil daily, but just a few drops goes a long way, so I expect the bottle to last quite awhile, making it worth every penny! I’ll definitely be a repeat customer.

Love this – Aerialla Astrupgaard

The oil rubs right in with no residuals and I feel like my skin just sucks it up. Oh the Chapstick by this brand is phenomenal!

Loving my Argon Oil from Beauty By Earth!!! – Haley Birkelbach

This oil has been amazing for my face & hair! I’ve also used on my cracked heels and on dry skin on my children. I love it! Highly recommend — it has so many uses and I am seeing amazing results!

It really works! – Diana Greve

I have only been using this Argan Oil for 6 days now but I can see that it is really working! Each day my skin looks healthier and feels very very soft — like my 2 year old granddaughter’s skin. The appearance of the fine lines on my face have already diminished too! Honestly, I was a bit skeptical given my age (66) plus a physical condition that severely drys out my skin. Needless to say I am thrilled with the results!

Beautiful moisturizer!!! – Jason Medeiros

Wow! My husband ordered this for me as I have trouble finding a moisturizer that will work for my skin. I have fair and somewhat sensitive skin, so I’ve tried all sorts of moisturizers with no luck. This oil is incredible. It doesn’t irritate my skin at all and moisturizes it beautifully. I haven’t been able to use moisturizers on my face for years, though sometimes id get desperate and use one of the new organic ones on the market, and just end up regretting it. I was reluctant to try it as it’s oil, so I figured it would just make my skin oily, but it’s not oily at all! My face looks clean and healthy again. I’d definitely recommend it. It’s amazing being able to put a moisturizer on my face that’s actually healthy for my skin!

Real Good Argan Oil! – Andrea Lewis

I love this! The same day I got it I used it on my face and the next day I noticed my skin looked smoother and less worn. I was really impressed by that as I use all kinds of natural things and this was really impressively fast at work.

Additionally my son had scratched his leg pretty badly that day and I didn’t want it to scar or anything and I used this oil on his leg. It was also red. The next day with cleaning it and using the Argan oil, it was notably better and wasn’t red anymore.

I am really happy with this product and have used it many times so far. This was my first time using Argan oil and am very happy with it!

It arrived so fast and was packaged in an attractive box that was fun to open 🙂

Glowing skin! – Jessica Radovic

I love this product! I started using it as soon as I received it and put it on my face at bedtime, as a serum, under my moisturizer. I look glowing! I almost took a “selfie” last night because I feel like my skin looks better with this product. I am impressed!

Love it – Ahvery Jepsen

I’m 6 months pregnant. Along with pregnancy can come itchy belly skin as the skin is stretching and belly is growing bigger. This morning my belly was itching so I rubbed some of my new organic Argan Oil onto my belly. The oil soothed my skin and the itching stopped instantly. What’s even better is this oil is non-greasy and has the consistency more of a lotion than a greasy oil. Makes it nice for applying and putting clothes right back on over it. Can’t wait to try it on my hair, nails, etc!! Would definitely recommend it to others – especially for the belly itching!

Beauty by Earth Argan Oil – Amy Olson

This stuff is awesome and has multi-uses. So far I have used it:

– In my hair as leave in conditioner

– My on dry feet

– At night on my face

– On my baby’s bum

– Baby’s dry feet

The results are pretty much instant, no more dryness and it results in soft skin!

I would highly recommend 🙂

Great moisturizing oil, love the bottle too – Olesja Mueller

I love how non-greasy the oil feels and it seems to moisturize really well. I use it on my heels, and around nails on hands and feet. I have really noticed improvement in dry skin there. I also applied to knees and hands, and it absorbs really well and doesn’t leave any greasy residue. I heard a lot of good feedback about properties of Argan oil and a lot of my favorite products have it in them, so now I am trying it in its pure form. What I also really love is the bottle it comes in – it has a very convenient long glass dispenser, so you don’t need to get a bunch of oil all over you while pouring out of a hole in plastic, like other products I have tried. You can target the problem areas and apply only there. Thus it goes a long way, since you use only as much as you need. I also plan on using on my hair and face as a night moisturizer. 🙂 Oh, and it came with a super yummy lip balm, I love that it actually has almost eatable taste and it moisturizes lips super well.

Amazing! – Kelly Zacks

I’ve only used this oil once on my face a few days ago but it still feels fantastic. My order came with a free lip balm and after using it twice my lips felt better than they have in forever. I’m a Chapstick addict but think I will only use this lip balm from now on. Would be awesome to come in some different colors!!

Now that I’ve been using the oil a little longer I wanted to add that I had a little scar on my face that I noticed after the first couple of days getting lighter and now, about a month later, I swear it is totally gone! Also my stretch marks from pregnancy two years ago are almost totally gone! And I had a couple of tough dry spots of skin that I had been using coconut oil on daily but they were still dry. After just a few days of this Argan Oil, these spots are nice and soft again! I love this stuff!!

A wonderful multi-purpose product! – Misha Parodi

My first use was on my hair and it eliminated the frizz, as well as helped keep my hair looking good for two days without needing another wash and style.

The second use was for a little sunburn that was stinging and a bit painful. Within a few minutes of application the sting went away.

It also works well as gentle eye oil before going to bed or in the morning.

I am sure there is a myriad of other uses. I love that it is all natural, has no scent and really does work. Please do note the 4 oz size – it is very generous. Most products that come in these dropper bottles are 2 oz and seeing a product picture on the internet can be deceiving. This is in fact a good size bottle and lots of oil that will last for quite a while. The price for this amount cannot be beat, in my opinion. 🙂

I would recommend this to everyone – Jamie Somers

I purchased argan oil from Beauty By Earth a few weeks back and I have been using it daily and I LOVE this product. I have been using it for stretch marks which have visibly improved. I also use it as a daily moisturizer for my face in the morning and at night with my night cream. I love the way my skin feels since using the argan oil, it’s smooth, not oily at all and lines and wrinkles I noticed before are fading. Thanks so much for this fantastic product!

Absolutely love this product – The Napiers

I had heard about this product through some mutual mommy friends. I received this and started using it right away. I live in a very humid climate so mine and my kids hair is constantly needing an Argan Oil to maintain the frizz that comes with living in this climate. I can’t wait to use this for other suggestions as well (deep conditioner, facial product diaper rash, etc.). I also subscribed to the youtube channel they have. Great suggestions. Thank you!

Update: I started putting this on with my body lotion and face lotion (as suggested on the box). My skin loves it. It truly does soak/sink into your skin right away and doesn’t leave an oily residue like some other Argan Oil products. So Happy!

Love this brand – Stella Bernardi

I have used a few different pure Argan oils, this is by far the best I’ve used. I use it on my hair after every shower and also on my skin because it gets dry very easily. My skin and hair feel amazing after using this product and one of the things I really like about it is that it’s not too thick and doesn’t make my hair feel oily just soft and shiny. I have fine hair and it’s dry and I get so many compliments on my hair about how shiny it is! I would recommend this product to anyone, not just for hair but for skin as well.

Not only that, the shipping was super fast as soon as I ordered it the next day it was out the door and I love that!! I have bought products before where it’s taken up to a week to get out the door when it was “in stock” and it’s the worst wait when you buy something new and you’re so excited for it to arrive and it takes forever!!

I Love this Oil and the bonus lip balm that comes with it! – Mary Kay Carr

I recently discovered Argan Oil from a friend. She was using this brand on her face and hair and she really looked good and her hair was shiny and healthy looking. She let me use some and I was hooked. I just love the fact they they give you a free lip balm that is all natural too. I am a chap stick addict and I am always on the lookout for something that doesn’t contain chemicals and a bunch of wax. I have to have a tube in my car, my desk, by my bed and in my purse at all times. This is great stuff I wish they gave away 4 tubes in each box of Argan Oil :-). Highly recommend these products.

Great product – Sarah W

This product is so great for extremely dry skin. Living in a very dry climate I had cracked skin on my heels and this oil improved it 75% in just a few days. I had tried numerous foot creams that didn’t really make a difference. Also really great when applied to lips before using chapstick or lipstick to avoid dryness.

Wonderful Product – Jamie Bristol

I’ve used many different Argan Oil products for my skin and hair and this is my favorite. Many other manufacturers add fragrance, or even dilute with other less expensive oils. This argan oil is also organic, which is awesome. The price is very reasonable, especially considering the size of the bottle. I’ve spent more on non-organic, diluted argan oil products in tiny bottles. I use this on my skin, nails and hair daily. My skin is very sensitive and I’ve not had any issues, which is not the case with other “pure” argan oil products I’ve used.

Someone finally found what Mother Nature has wanted us to have for centuries! – J. Reiss

An amazing product! Highly recommended.

I had no idea something so simple and so pure could have such immediate and positive effects on the human skin. For decades I’ve been a regular consumer of high-end, high-priced skin products with all sorts of complex ingredients and empty promises. I have spent many hundreds finding the right moisturizer for my “oily but dry” skin and have to keep spending more as they use up so easily.

It doesn’t seem possible that an oil from nature could outdo what scientists have been trying to create–the perfect skin moisturizer. 3 small drops of this oil rubbed on my face after showering and I’m good for the rest of the day. I found that it absorbs in easily and my skin feels fresh all day. Even with daily use, this bottle will last a long, long time.

So glad I found this product and am recommending it to others.

For a limited time only, Beauty by Earth is now offering its 4 ounce bottle of Organic Argan Oil for only $23.50 in the Amazon Marketplace. The product is also available with Free Shipping for customers with Amazon Prime.

As a token of appreciation to existing customers and an open invitation to all to avail themselves of the miracle of Moroccan Argan Oil, a Coupon Code is being offered for an additional $5.99 off for a limited time while supplies last. Inventory is moving very quickly, so we are urging everyone to take advantage of this deal while it is available.

By using the link below and entering coupon code YEI5EVVH at checkout you will receive a discount of $5.99 off the total price:

This product can be purchased at http://www.amazon.com/Earth-Certified-Organic-Highest-Quality/dp/B00I134Y82/ie=UTF8?m=A17119QUPKBK8A&keywords=moroccan+argan+oil

Find out the many uses of Moroccan Argan Oil by visiting our website at www.beautybyearth.com or our YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxf9UsZ85yZXjv2QxONsj2Q.

If you would like more information about this topic, please contact at or email at danielle@beautybyearth.com

Contact:
Danielle Greve
Beauty By Earth
5570 FM 423
Suite #250, PMB #154
Frisco, Texas 75034
469-777-6501
danielle@beautybyearth.com
http://www.beautybyearth.com

Business

Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel and Spa Launches Pin It to Win It Contest

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Post a Picture for National Smile Month to Win a two-night stay with us!

Monterey, CA, May 14, 2014 – Our beautiful location is just one of the fabulous things about staying at the Hyatt Regency Monterey! June is National Smile Month and to celebrate we are giving you the change to win a two-night stay with us to enjoy the area…now that’s a reason to #SMILE!

TO ENTER THE CONTEST SIMPLY:

1. Follow us on Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/montereyhyatt/

2. Create A Board Titled: Fun Stay At Hyatt Regency Monterey

3. WINNER WILL BE ANNOUNCED JUNE 30th FOR NATIONAL SMILE MONTH

About Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel& Spa on Del Monte Golf Course:
Nestled in 22 acres of soaring Monterey Pines, the Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel& Spa on Del Monte Golf Course is a destination resort providing the discerning traveler the quintessential Monterey experience. Its location offers guests close proximity to downtown Monterey and Monterey Airport and easy access to some of the Peninsula’s most well known attractions. With its warm, contemporary ambiance, elegant furnishings and convenient amenities, the hotel offers both leisure and business travelers a Northern California respite of unmatched serenity and comfort. Features include 550 guestrooms including 32 suites, and the President’s house, TusCA Ristorante, Knuckles Sports Bar, Fireplace Lounge, personalized concierge service at the Regency Club, a 2,000 square foot fitness facility, tennis courts, pools and whirlpools, and 12,000 square foot full service spa. The hotel is located at 1 Old Golf Course Road in Monterey, California. For information call (831) 372-1234 or visit http://www.hyattregencymonterey.com/.

Contact:
Marci Bracco Cain
Chatterbox
Carmel, CA 93923
831-747-7455
Marci@ChatterboxPublicRelations.com
http://www.chatterboxpr.com

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Hyatt Carmel Highlands Launches Pin it to Win it Contest

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Post your Favorite Local Hiking Spot and you could Win a two-night stay with us!

Carmel, CA, May 14, 2014 – Our beautiful location is just one of the fabulous things about staying at the Hyatt Carmel Highlands If you’re like us, you love a great hike! Something to make you smile and start your day off right!

June is National Smile Month and we want to know! What local spots do you love?

TO ENTER THE CONTEST SIMPLY:

1. Follow us on Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/hyatthighlands/

2. Create A Board Titled: Central Coast Hiking!

3. Add 5 pictures of your favorite local trails with the hashtag: #HyattHighlandsHikes

4. Email a link of your board to: marci@chatterboxpublicrelations.com

For more information regarding Hyatt Carmel Highlands Pin It To Win It Contest beginning June 1, 2014, call (831) 620-1234.

About Hyatt Carmel Highlands;
Overlooking Big Sur Coast Perched on the hillside of the Carmel Highlands with breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean, Hyatt Carmel Highlands combines true Carmel luxury with an approachable and sophisticated spirit. A haven for artists and discerning travelers since its opening in 1917, Hyatt Carmel Highlands features 48 luxuriously renovated guestrooms, including 11 suites, 32 Ocean View rooms and 5 Garden View rooms. In addition, Hyatt Carmel Highlands offers spectacular dining at the award-winning Pacific’s Edge restaurant and California Market, 4,800 square feet of meeting space, in-room spa services, heated outdoor swimming pool, three spa tubs and a StayFit fitness facility. Situated only four miles from downtown Carmel, Hyatt Carmel Highlands idyllic setting and personalized service has attracted families, weddings, honeymooners and privileged travelers for nearly a century. Hyatt Carmel Highlands is recognized among the world’s finest hotels as part of Condé Nast Traveler’s 2010 Gold List and Travel + Leisure’s 2009 “T+L 500” World’s Best Hotels.

Contact:
Marci Bracco Cain
Chatterbox
Carmel, CA 93923
831-747-7455
Marci@ChatterboxPublicRelations.com
http://www.chatterboxpr.com

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Portrait Artist Kinstler Show “Kinstler & Hollywood” to Debut in Carmel-by-the-Sea at Mountainsong Galleries

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Show to Include Several Eras of Celebrity’s Portraits Available for Acquisition For the First Time. Mountainsong Galleries in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California, is committed to representing more OPA and AIS credentialed Master Artists than any gallery in the world.

Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA, May 14, 2014 – Mountainsong Galleries on Ocean Avenue in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California is the place to find more of today’s OPA and AIS Master Artists than anywhere in the World. The gallery owners Jonathan and Lucinda Mountainsong have created a friendly, fun upbeat setting filled with contemporary Master Artists, whimsical and dramatic bronze sculptures, stunning glass art and custom wood furniture. Mountainsong represents some of the greatest artists of our time from coast-to-coast.

The gallery announced today its upcoming exhibition:  Portrait Artist Everett Raymond Kinstler presents “Kinstler & Hollywood”. The show will include several eras of celebrity’s portraits available for acquisition for the first time. Kinstler & Hollywood begins June 7 and runs through July 7, 2014 at Mountainsong Galleries in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California. The opening reception is June 7 at 5 pm – 8 pm.

Everett Raymond Kinstler has had the privilege to be the portrait artist to seven U.S. Presidents as well as the Hollywood greats – Katharine Hepburn, John Wayne and Christopher Plummer as well as many contemporary celebrities including Plummer,. Paul Newman, Carol Burnett, Peter O’Toole, Tony Bennett, Clint Eastwood and more. For the past two decades, all of Kinstler’s exhibitions have been at museums including the Norman Rockwell Museum, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, NYC, The Smithsonian and the National Portrait Gallery owns over 100 of his originals. This is the first time that these pieces will be available for acquisition.

At 16 Everett Raymond Kinstler began his career drawing comic books and illustrating books and magazines. He eventually transitioned to portraiture and quickly established himself as one of the nation’s foremost portrait artists.  In addition, as a part of the golden age of comic book artists, his work influenced the pop art school. With more than 2,500 portraits to his credit, his subjects include U.S. Presidents and First Ladies, cabinet members, university presidents, business leaders, authors and famous Hollywood figures.

Kinstler’s Hollywood portraits are the focus of this solo exhibition. The show explores how the movies influenced Kinstler’s art and depict many film personalities who posed for him including Ronald Reagan. The Reagan piece is a life sketch that was done from life during official White House portrait.  The show at Mountainsong Galleries will focus on a series of paintings based off Hollywood greats.

“Motion pictures had a profound influence on my art, as I responded to the visual images accompanying the narrative. Filmmaking and the actors interpreting characters stimulated my imagination and affected my portrait painting, and indeed all aspects of my work including my landscape and figurative art,” says Kinstler.

“My current film series is based on images new and old, real and imagined invented and reinvented. Color and scale, text and context, are part of my attempt to pay tribute to movies,” he says.

Save the Date:  The gallery has announced a series of upcoming exhibitions through December 2014 including a first in the world OPA Masters Only Show in July.

First in the World OPA Masters Only Show:  July 25 – August 24

Opening Reception July 25 5:00 – 8:00  All OPA Masters

Oil Painters of America Western Regional Show: August 30 – September 30
Opening Reception August 30 5:00 – 8:00

The list of artists who have been juried into this event has not yet been made public.

Huihan Liu & Weizhen Liang – Couples Show:  October 4 – October 31

Opening Reception October 4 5:00 – 7:00

Huihan Liu, AISM, OPAM and his wife Weizhen Liang, AISM

Details on Mountainsong Galleries:
* Location: Ocean between San Carlos and Mission Carmel-by-the-Sea, California • View Map
* Phone: (831) 626-0600
* Private Viewings By Appointment – Call 831-233-8255
* Website:  http://www.mountainsonggalleries.com/
* Hours of Operation
Monday – Saturday 10 – 6 and Sunday 12-6

* List of Master Artists
*Daniel E. Greene, N. A., AWS, PSA, OPAMaster
*Everett Raymond Kinstler, N. A., AWS, PSA, OPAMaster
*Neil Patterson, OPAMaster, President, Oil Painters of America
*Debra Joy Groesser, AIS, President, American Impressionist Society
*Cyrus Afsary, OPAMaster
*Kenn Backhaus, AISMaster, OPAMaster
*Clayton J. Beck III, AISMaster
*Harley Brown, OPAMaster
*Nancy Bush, AISMaster
*John Michael Carter, OPAMaster
*William T. Chambers, OPAMaster
*Nancy Seamons Crookston, OPAMaster
*Kim English, AISMaster
*Albert Handell, AISMaster, OPAMaster
*David Hettinger, OPAMaster
*Doug Higgins, OPAMaster
*Quang Ho, AISMaster, OPAMaster
*William Scott Jennings, OPAMaster
*Steven Lang, OPAMaster
*Jeff Legg, OPAMaster
*Calvin Liang, AISMaster, OPAMaster
*Weizhen Liang, AISMaster
*Huihan Liu, AISMaster, OPAMaster
*Kevin Macpherson, AISMaster, OPAMaster
*Ned Mueller, OPAMaster
*Paul Mullally, OPAMaster
*Joyce Pike, OPAMaster
*Joan Potter, OPAMaster
*William Schneider, AISMaster
*Craig Tennant, OPAMaster
*Zhiwei Tu, AISMaster, OPAMaster
*Jeffrey R. Watts, OPAMaster
*William Whitaker, OPAMaster
*Alan Wolton, OPAMaster
*Jim Dietz, Premier Automobile and Military Artist
*Randy Strong who has three of his exquisite glass pieces in the Louvre in Paris
*Barry Stein whose dramatic bronze work is in the Pentagon and The Waldorf Astoria

Media Interviews Available Upon Request, Additional Photography Available Upon Request.

Please contact Lucinda Mountainsong at 831-626-0600 or Lucinda@mountainsonggalleries.com for additional details.

Contact:
Marci Bracco Cain
Mountainsong Galleries
PO Box 3396
Ocean Avenue 3 SE Of San Carlos
Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA 93921-3396
831-747-7455
Marci@chatterboxpublicrelations.com
http://www.mountainsonggalleries.com

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Sovereign Green Global confirms commitment to new groundbreaking technologies in Astra Resources Plc

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Humanitarian and environmental company, Sovereign Green Global Australia, has committed to investing in a series of groundbreaking technologies that will assist a number of its projects worldwide.

Burleigh Heads, QLD, May 14, 2014 – The company has made the announcement after carrying out substantial due diligence in relation to the technologies which are being developed by Astra Resources.

The disruptive technologies relate to the process of industrial efficiency, clean energy and fuel saving in road transport and are groundbreaking.

Sovereign Green Global Chairman and Founder, Mr Tony Adams, says the company is pleased and excited that these new technologies will both create substantial changes globally to the power industry, steel making, coal conversion and the cost efficiency of the motor vehicle industry.
 
“As Chairman and Founder of Sovereign Green Global Australia I fully support Astra Resources and its endeavours to create a cleaner and more sustainable environment for future generations,” Mr Adams says.
 
“Sovereign will invest substantially in developing this new technologies and will now make a further commitment of carbon credits to the ongoing process of the green energy solutions that Astra are developing

“We are also generating a number of humanitarian projects and are proud to announce that the Astra will be assisting Sovereign to complete many of those projects which will assist many developing countries.”
 
The pinnacle of these technologies is the development in Europe to convert seawater to hydrogen fuel in sunlight.

“Once developed this can have a profound effect on any industry and transport business,” Mr Adams says.
 
As part of its commitment, Sovereign is recommending Mr Norm Hilton to Astra’s Board of Directors as he has a vast knowledge and expertise in Energy and Corporate Governances.

“Mr Hilton will advise on future development on the company and its many resources in relation to clean energy and technology,” Mr Adams says.
 
“Mr Hilton will have a substantial impact on the growth and stability of the company in moving forward to a sustainable and lasting future. “

For all media enquiries contact Bruce Nelson on 0423 403 449.

Contact:
Bruce Nelson
Zakazukha Marketing Communications
7/99 West Burleigh Road
Burleigh Heads, QLD 4220
+(61)423403449
bruce@zakazukha.com
http://www.zakazukha.com