Monthly Archives: December 2015

Healthcare, Marketing

Village Yoga Will Now Offer 4 Classes with a Donation Price Option, Helping Those Living in, or Seeking, Recovery from Alcohol and Drug Addiction

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This unique, neighborhood yoga studio, has decided that many who need yoga can’t afford it and are offering 4 scheduled classes by Donation to all who really need it – those suffering from substance abuse & dependancy, with an option to pay later.

Franklin, MI, USA — This unique, neighborhood yoga studio, has decided that many who need yoga can’t afford it and are offering 4 scheduled classes by Donation to all who really need it – those suffering from substance abuse & dependancy, with an option to pay later.

Village Yoga offers the requisite classes of Ashtanga, Vinyasa and Slow Yoga (Healthy Backs) along with more specialized classes of Yin, Restorative/Yoga Nidra and Satsang – Cosmic Truth Discussion Classes. Private and Group classes are also available in the studio or in other locations.

What makes this studio most unique are the 4 classes that are offered by “donation”, including the packed Recovery Class offered every Saturday night at 6pm. The Owner, Merrily McDonald, is in Recovery and has helped many sufferers from addiction and alcoholism over the years. Merrily has also been awarded a 200 Hour Certification to practice as a Chemical Dependency Counselor in the State of Michigan.

To boost a healthy life-style, the studio is the home to Transformation Station, an Organic Raw Juice and Freshly Frozen Fruit Smoothie Bar, open to students and the public. With a varied and healthy menu (if you like, you can make up your own), it’s a wonderful addition that the students enjoy after a class or when driving through the Village.

When asked about the business, Merrily, founder and owner, emphasized the amazing story behind the beginnings of Village Yoga, saying “The studio was a gift – the young couple who had put their love into creating this beautiful space realized that it was too overwhelming. The studio, with everything in it – all of the accessories, stereo, student list – even brand new floors and lighting – was given for nothing. The studio is thriving, filled with laughing, happy students, over 16 months later! Life sure is a journey.”

Village Yoga offers classes 7 days a week with classes every morning (except Monday) & evening. The Donation Classes include Satsang, a Group Study on Mondays at 7:15pm, Recovery Yoga on Saturdays at 6pm, Gentle Slow Yoga (great for beginners) at Noon and a Restorative/Yoga Nidra Class at 5:45pm, both on Sundays. Discussion is available to practice now & pay later. Gift Certificates for yoga and beverages are also available.

The studio and Transformation Station are located in the heart of Historic Franklin Village at 32751 Franklin Road Franklin MI, 48025.

Interested individuals and businesses are invited to visit the mobile-friendly website, Village Yoga, call 248.797.0579 for more information.

Media Contact:
Merrily McDonald
Village Yoga & Transformation Station
32751 Franklin Road
Franklin, MI 48025
248-797-0579
villageyogafranklin@gmail.com
http://www.villageyogafranklin.com

Business

Northwire Expands HD Broadcast Offering with LEMO SMPTE Fibre Optic Assembly Certification

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Benefit from end-to-end interconnectivity: LEMO connectors, NWI cables, assemblies & repair.

Osceola, WI, USA — Northwire, Inc., (NWI), a leading custom cable and assembly manufacturer and subsidiary of The LEMO Group, announced it is officially certified by LEMO to build and repair SMPTE hybrid fibre optic cable assemblies. With more than 30 years as the leader in high performance fibre optic connectors, LEMO’s 3K.93C series is the industry standard for precision and reliability.

Fully compatible with LEMO Push-Pull Connectors – including the hybrid electrical-fiber optic 3K series – Northwire’s SMPTE 311 and ARIB versions are also compliant to RoHS2, REACH, ANSI, UL 758 AWM and more. With superior resistance to crush, impact, abrasion, cut and VW-1 flame testing, the LEMO and Northwire combination ensures the highest quality and performance for rugged outdoor broadcast applications.

“In addition to celebrating our one year anniversary within The LEMO Group, Northwire has the pleasure of expanding our interconnectivity suite of products and services with LEMO to offer fully-certified SMPTE and ARIB end-to-end solutions,” explains Mike Schauls, VP of Operations and Engineering. “Around the world, our LEMO colleagues in the United Kingdom, Germany, Benelux, Japan, China, Singapore and the United States, are equipped with fibre termination facilities and we are pleased to complement their efforts and expand Northwire’s HD broadcast offering to our valued customers,” says Schauls.

Leveraging more than four decades of technical expertise, test and development, LEMO FOUR (Fibre Optic Unit of Research) established the quality and performance benchmarks for HD interconnectivity. Rigorously tested and proven to meet or exceed the standards of excellence proven by LEMO FOUR, Northwire is officially certified to manufacture and repair SMPTE 311 fibre optic cable assemblies.

With 4K and 8K on LEMO’s technology roadmap, Northwire Project Managers, in collaboration with Research and Development, are focused on expanding SMPTE and ARIB product lines with Halogen Free Flame Retardant (HFFR), Low Smoke Zero Halogen (LSZH), Low Smoke Halogen Free (LSHF), Riser, Plenum rated and low temperature interconnectivity solutions and beyond.

Learn how LEMO and Northwire operate behind the scenes of the world’s most televised technically-advanced HDTV programming. For vertically-integrated interconnectivity solutions and custom innovations, connect with the Customer Care TEAM at 800.468.1516, CableInfo_Northwire@lemo.com or via live chat.

About LEMO
LEMO is an acknowledged leader in the design and manufacture of precision custom connection and cable solutions. LEMO’s high quality Push-Pull Connectors are found in a variety of challenging application environments including medical, industrial control, test and measurement, broadcast, and telecommunications.

LEMO has been designing custom connectors for over six decades. Offering more than 100,000 combinations of products that continue to grow through tailored, specific designs, LEMO and its affiliated sister companies REDEL, NORTHWIRE and COELVER currently serve more than 100,000 customers in over 80 countries around the world. In 2014, LEMO Group acquired Northwire, Inc.

About Northwire
Cable manufacturer Northwire, Inc., celebrating over 43 years of innovation, has corporate headquarters and manufacturing in Osceola, Wisconsin and engineering and manufacturing in Santa Teresa, New Mexico. The cable engineering company is the premier partner for the design, manufacture and contract services of custom technical products including custom technical wire and cable, retractable cable, cable assemblies, connectors, harnesses, injection molding, over-molding and contract engineering and OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) for diverse applications in broadcast, life sciences, energy, MIL-Spec defense, industrial, machine vision, architectural lighting, underwater and beyond.

In addition to ISO 13485:2003, ISO 9001:2008, SAE AS9100C:2009 certifications and qualification to ISO 17025:2005, Northwire is a member of NDIA (National Defense Industrial Association), NCMA (National Contract Management Association), RIA (Robotics Industries Association), AIA (Automated Imaging Association), FieldComm (fka Foundation Fieldbus), ODVA (Open DeviceNet Vendors Associations) and WAI (Wire Association International), among others.

For more information, visit http://www.northwire.com.

Media Contact:
Katina Kravik
Northwire, Inc.
110 Prospect Way
Osceola, Wisconsin 54020
715-294-2121
cableinfo@northwire.com
http://www.northwire.com

Healthcare

Dakota Dental Releases List of Teeth-Damaging Foods to Avoid this Holiday Season

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Make sure to take care of your teeth this holiday season with by following Dakota Dental’s recommendations on foods to avoid.

Apple Valley, MN, USA — The holiday season is the time to get together with family and friends, and usually revolves around sharing a meal, meeting up for coffee, or gathering at a holiday party. While it’s a great time of year, it can be a tough season on your teeth. While some sugary treats are well-known culprits, Dakota Dental shares some lesser-known foods that can damage teeth – so when visiting family and friends this holiday season, be sure to avoid or limit these damaging foods.

On the snack trays:
– Apples. Even though apples are a nutritious snack, they are high in acid, which eats away at enamel.
– Pickles. Since the brine is made with vinegar, and oftentimes sugar too, pickles and other pickled vegetables can cause damage to the enamel.

At the dinner table:
– Bread buns, especially white bread. Processed breads have sugar, and can also get stuck in your teeth – keeping all that sugar in your mouth even longer.
– Salad dressings. Many salad dressings contain both acid and sugar, which can break down enamel.

Snacking with friends:
– Diet sodas. Even though diet sodas don’t have sugar, they are extremely high in acid, making this one of the worst products for your teeth.
– Popcorn. Popcorn is notorious for getting stuck between teeth, and trapping and cultivating bacteria because of it. Make sure to have floss handy!
– Hard candies. Yes, they have sugar, but hard candies are especially troublesome because they stay in the mouth longer than other foods.

What makes these foods so tough on your teeth? The two main culprits that attack teeth are sugar and acid. Sugar feeds the bacteria in our mouths, and bacteria produces lactic acid, which erodes teeth enamel. And acidic foods and drinks break down enamel directly.

For healthy teeth and a perfect smile, limit the damage these foods make. The Apple Valley dentists at Dakota Dental can not only help with general dental services during your regular checkups, but they can also talk about more tips and tricks for taking care of your teeth. Dakota Dental is happy to help their patients on all of your dental health issues. Contact Dakota Dental today.

Media Contact:
Dr. Shelley Wakefield
Dakota Dental
14682 Pennock Avenue
Apple Valley, MN 55124
952-431-5774
swakefield@dakotadental.com
http://www.dakotadental.com

Marketing

GiftWorksPlus Announces Their Annual Guide to Finding the Perfect Personalized Gift

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GiftWorksPlus releases statistics showing that personalized gifts can save time and feel more special to the person receiving the gift.

Waukesha, WI, USA — GiftWorksPlus, a custom frame and personalized gift company, makes finding a thoughtful gift a little bit easier this holiday season. The season of gift-giving is here – which means people need gift ideas for Secret Santas, gift exchanges, and gifts for loved ones. While this season is a great time of year to reflect and be thankful, it can also be a time of to-do lists and stress.

According to a survey, 80 million Americans go to more than 5 different stores in order to find the perfect gift. And nearly 66 million Americans have spent more than a month actively looking for the perfect gift. When asked how they feel about receiving a customized gift, more than half of Americans said that getting a personalized gift made them feel like the gift-giver put a lot of thought into their gift.

To make the gift-buying process easier, use this gift guide from GiftWorksPlus to make your shopping easier, thoughtful, and personal.

For the traveler:
From national parks, to states, to cruises and more, you can easily find a frame for the traveler on your list. Give them a picture frame that is personalized to their favorite trip.

For the student:
For a current student or a recent grad, GiftWorksPlus offers frames for grade school, high school, and college – personalized with names or the college the student attended. Not only is this a great gift for students, but it’s a good gift idea for their parents and grandparents, too!

For the sports fan:
GiftworksPlus carries a huge number of sports frames, and you can get frames engraved with virtually any sport or team you can imagine! From photo mattes to collage picture frames, there are plenty of personalized gift ideas for the sports fanatic in your life.

For the tough person on your list:
Still can’t find exactly what you’re looking for? No problem – contact GiftWorksPlus for a custom order, perfect for even the most difficult person on your gift list.

So instead of generic gifts this year, give a personal gift that won’t be forgotten with a one-of-a-kind, customized frame from GiftWorksPlus.

Media Contact:
Karla Jordan
GiftWorksPlus
N15 W22218 Watertown Rd. #5
Waukesha, WI 53186
888-456-9878
karla@giftworksplus.com
http://www.giftworksplus.com

Education

Connecting Seniors to the Smartphone Conversation

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Michael Schmitt uncovered an educational need for seniors while working for a major telecom company. Combining his current knowledge and teaching expertise, he created Learn4Fun4Ever.

St. Augustine, FL, USA — Fun, personalized Apple & Android technology lessons for seniors comes to the Jax Beaches.

Local entrepreneur Michael Schmitt uncovered an educational need while working for a major telecom company. Technology was advancing too quickly for some of his clients to keep up with. Frustrated by the way they were losing touch with loved ones, particularly grandparents with their grandchildren, they sought Michael’s help to learn how to use their Apple and Android phones.

Michael began helping his clients with everything from basic operations (how to text, make calls, email, etc.) to customized solutions for interests and/or special needs. Throughout this process, he tapped into his true passion: teaching. Prior to working in technology, he ran a business in Italy dedicated to teaching scientific and business English. Combining his current knowledge and teaching expertise, he took his services to the next level with the creation of his latest business, Learn4Fun4Ever.

“Today’s world relies on communication via the smartphone, email, text message and social media. ‘Smart devices’ connect people to ‘Their World’ in every imaginable way. In contrary, the unfortunate result is that many of our seniors are being marginalized by this technology… We, as a society, have an obligation to ensure they are included,” says Michael Schmitt, Learn4Fun4Ever founder and CEO.

Taking the unique teaching skills Michael gained from his foreign language education business, he created a revolutionary way to break down complex technology into user-friendly instruction for the novice smartphone and tablet user. Learn4Fun4Ever currently offers one-on-one personalized service by the hour or in packages of lessons. Seminars for group communities, senior centers, and by request are also available. Learn4Fun4Ever exclusively serves Ponte Vedra Beach, Jacksonville Beach, Nocatee and St. Augustine, Florida.

To learn more, call 904-699-6111 or email info@learn4fun4ever.com, or visit the website at http://www.learn4fun4ever.com and Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/smartphone.education.

About Learn4Fun4Ever
Learn4Fun4Ever is a smartphone and tablet education service specifically designed to offer a personalized, enjoyable learning experience for new to advanced technology users. To learn more, visit http://www.learn4fun4ever.com.

Media Contact:
Michael Schmitt
Learn4Fun4Ever
904-699-6111
info@learn4fun4ever.com
http://www.learn4fun4ever.com

Business

Rosendin Electric Names Jeffrey Dorf Director of Corporate Marketing

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Construction Industry Veteran Assumes Responsibility for Corporate Marketing and Brand Development.

San Jose, CA, USA (December 19, 2015) — Rosendin Electric, one of the nation’s largest private electrical contractors and an employee-owned company, has announced the promotion of Jeffrey Dorf to Director of Corporate Marketing. In this role, Jeffrey will focus on aligning marketing plans with business strategies, maximizing marketing effectiveness and efficiency by coordinating best practices throughout the organization, and developing winning strategies to expand penetration in key markets. For the last three years, Jeffrey has worked as Preconstruction Manager for Rosendin Electric’s Southwest Operations, and supported the company’s national Mission Critical practice.

“In just a few years, Jeffrey has distinguished himself with his enthusiasm and expertise in marketing and business development,” said Larry Hollis, Vice President of Rosendin Electric. “By promoting him to Director of Corporate Marketing we will be able to expand his role and take advantage of his marketing expertise throughout our entire national enterprise.”

Jeffrey has worked in the construction industry for nearly 25 years. Starting as a laborer, he worked as a concrete forms carpenter and ironworker in New York before earning his BSCE from Penn State University. He also earned an MBA in Operations and Marketing from the Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania. He was named Pennsylvania’s Entrepreneur of the Year for a construction-related business that he founded.

About Rosendin Electric
Rosendin Electric, Inc., headquartered in San Jose, California, is an employee-owned electrical engineering, power, and communications provider. With revenues surpassing $1 Billion, Rosendin Electric is one of the largest electrical contractors in the United States. With over 3,500 employees and experience worldwide, Rosendin Electric has built upon a 95-year reputation for quality design and installations. For additional information, visit http://www.rosendin.com.

Media Contact:
Rosendin Electric
(408) 286-2800
busdev@rosendin.com

Politics

ALIPAC Opposes Immigration and Refugee Increase in Spending Bill

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Raleigh, NC, USA (December 17, 2015) — Contact: William Gheen | (866) 703-0864 | WilliamG@alipac.us

Americans for Less/Legal Immigration PAC is activating its networks, which have helped defeat amnesty legislation six times in DC, to call against the omnibus spending package because the bill contains funding for unlimited Muslim refugee resettlement programs, funding for Obama’s DACA and DAPA illegal immigrant amnesty orders, and a sneaky provision that will quadruple unskilled labor visas that would displace more American blue collar workers!

ALIPAC is also asking activists to contact the campaigns of Donald Trump and Ted Cruz to ask them to call for GOP Primary challengers for any Republican that votes for this horrible spending bill since many lawmakers currently being targeted for supporting amnesty on ALIPAC’s Cantor List (click to view) are expected to vote for the bill.

“The DC establishment wants a vote on this horrible spending bill right on top of Christmas when they expect citizens to be less alert and reactive to their treachery! The fact this bill contains funding for all of Obama’s ‘immigration as a weapon’ plans including a four fold increase in unskilled immigration shows that DC lawmakers have great contempt for the very Americans they serve,” said William Gheen, President of ALIPAC. “The GOP lawmakers planning to vote for this bill should remember that the filing period for federal office is currently open in many states and the GOP primary voters who support candidates like Donald Trump and Ted Cruz will be primed to throw out any lawmaker that votes to fund Obama’s amnesty orders and Syrian refugee resettlement!”

ALIPAC opposed Paul Ryan’s ascension to Speaker of the House due to his well documented support for amnesty for illegal aliens. This spending bill shows that Ryan is willing to achieve amnesty for illegals by backing and protecting Obama’s version of amnesty. ALIPAC has also opposed Muslim refugee resettlement programs because such immigrants cannot be properly vetted to exclude terrorists.

American activists are encouraged to flood DC offices with angry calls opposing the Omnibus Spending bill, while talk radio shows and media still loyal to the American public and Constitution are being asked to relay this warning about the bill to larger audiences.

For more information or to schedule interviews about the omnibus spending bill, legal immigration, illegal immigration, and refugee resettlement programs that harm American citizens, please visit http://www.ALIPAC.us.

Entertainment

Children’s Christmas Carnival at The Collection, UB City on 20th December 2015

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Performance by the Abhayam Band, Stalls, Dance Workshops, Meet & Greet with Santa and much, much more.

Bangalore, India, December 17th, 2015 — With Christmas around the corner, the season’s festivities are in full swing. As everyone gets caught up in the excitement that the close of the year always brings, Sublime Galleria located on the 8th Floor of UB City is gearing up to bring some merriment into the lives of underprivileged children and they have chosen a very special way to do this. Through the Children’s Christmas Carnival, they are encouraging other children to come forward and help their underprivileged counterparts. Scheduled for Sunday, 20th December, 2015 between 4-7pm, the event will host a bunch of activities and donate the proceeds to an NGO – Abhayam.

The event promises to be an extremely entertaining one for kids as Sublime Galleria, is giving them a chance to take on the role of young entrepreneurs. Stalls are being provided at the Piazza where children can sell baked products, handmade jewellery and other handicrafts that they have made themselves. A percentage of the proceeds from these sales will be given to Abhayam. In a heart-warming display of their enthusiasm towards this cause, several children have already reserved stalls for the event.

Children can register for the stalls by contacting the following no: +91 70228 92634

And this is just the beginning. The 5-hour long event will also include dance workshops, face painting, a caricature stall and an opportunity to meet and greet Santa Claus. The highlight of the event is performances by the distinctive Abhayam Band. The Children’s band by Abhayam will sing popular and well-loved Christmas Carols for the audience and this will be followed by a foot-tapping performance by the main Abhayam Band. Two more interesting additions to these performances are a Beat Boxing Solo as well as a performance by a 70-year old retired Colonel who will play Christmas Carols on his Accordion and the Carpenter’s Saw.

Abhayam has a very interesting history. It is an NGO that works with substance abusers and alcoholics. Music being an important part of the healing process for over 200 of their patients resulted, 4 years ago, in the formation of the band. The band has gained in popularity over the last few years, and now every Christmas Season they travel to different locations in Bangalore and outside to perform in concerts and shows. A rock band mainly into blues and progressive rock, the band was created by the rehab centre to create awareness of and promote music therapy.

Day/Date: Sunday – 20th December 2015
Time: 4:00pm – 7:00pm
Venue: Amphitheatre, The Collection, UB City, Vittal Mallya Road

For further information, please contact:
Noor Fathima
Lateral Thinkers Communications
M: +91 97419 08443
E: noor@lateralthinkers.co.in
U: http://www.ubcitybangalore.in

Technology

Robert Miller, President of Future Electronics, Supports Eco-Friendly Clean Team Program

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Pointe Claire, Quebec (realtimepressrelease) December 17, 2015 – Robert Miller, President of Future Electronics, a global leading distributor of electronic components, has always been a big believer in eco-friendly measures to help make the earth a better, healthier, and more sustainable place to live.

The company, under the leadership of Robert Miller, President, has long championed various reduce/reuse/recycle efforts within its corporate office in Montreal and throughout the organization’s branches worldwide.

Future Electronics recently announced the launch of a “Clean Team” program at the company’s corporate headquarters in Montreal, as part of its larger Green Team initiative with goals including less paper waste, elimination of Styrofoam usage, and the reallocation of office supplies in order to significantly reduce the amount of garbage being produced on a regular basis.

The mission statement of the Clean Team is simple: “To encourage and promote a pleasant and clean working environment for employees.” The ultimate role of the Clean Team is to identify and implement viable solutions which complement the company’s ongoing eco-friendly efforts while at the same time ensuring a clean, professional, and organized working environment for everyone.

About Future Electronics

Future Electronics is a global leader in electronics distribution, ranking 3rd in component sales worldwide, with an impressive reputation for developing efficient, comprehensive global supply chain solutions. Founded in 1968 by President Robert Miller, the company has established itself as one of the most innovative organizations in the industry today, with 5,000 employees in 169 offices in 44 countries around the world. Future Electronics is globally integrated, with one worldwide IT infrastructure providing real-time inventory availability and access, while enabling full integration of its operations, sales and marketing worldwide. Offering the highest level of service, the most advanced engineering capabilities and technical solutions through all stages of the design-production cycle, and the largest available-to-sell inventory in the world, Future’s mission is always to Delight the Customer®. For more information, visit www.FutureElectronics.com.

Media Contact

Martin H. Gordon
Director, Corporate Communications
FUTURE ELECTRONICS
www.FutureElectronics.com
514-694-7710 (ext. 2236)
Fax: 514-630-2671
martin.gordon@FutureElectronics.com

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Marketing

KastKing® Enters the Fluorocarbon Coated Fishing Line Market with FluoroKote

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Money saving KastKing® FluoroKote forecast to take large portion of fluorocarbon related fishing line sales.

Garden City, Long Island, NY — KastKing®, a division of Eposeidon, Inc., based in Garden City, Long Island, NY has introduced KastKing® FluoroKote, a high-grade fluorocarbon coated fishing line product. It has the same durability, low stretch, and under water clarity features as fluorocarbon line, yet is suppler and much less expensive.

For KastKing® FluoroKote fishing line KastKing® developed a superior formula, 100 percent pure fluorocarbon coating over a high-tech polymer blend core. KastKing® FluoroKote features include: superior castability, faster sink rate, and extreme abrasion resistance. It is virtually invisible in water.

“KastKing® FluoroKote has all of the advantages of pure fluorocarbon fishing line, such as and invisibility in water for stealthy presentation,” says Tom Gahan, marketing director at Eposeidon. “Our advantage in the marketplace is our unique business formula that will allow us to offer aggressive discounted pricing on KastKing® FluoroKote. KastKing® will continue produce KastKing® pure fluorocarbon line for those anglers who want it. KastKing® FluoroKote offers a more affordable alternative to pure fluoro fishing line.”

KastKing® FluoroKote fluorocarbon coated fishing line comes in an attractive retail package. It is available in 300 yard/ 274 meter spools in 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 15, 17, 20, 25 and 30 lb. test. KastKing® FluoroKote will have an MSRP of $13.99 to $18.99 but will retail through http://www.eposeidon.com and other select online retailers such as http://www.amazon.com/KastKing in the $5.98 to $10.98 range depending on the thickness of the line.

ABOUT EPOSEIDON:
Eposeidon (http://www.eposeidon.com) brings a fresh, innovative approach to anglers by offering quality fishing tackle products at the best prices and no cost, or low cost shipping. Eposeidon’s goal is to exceed expectations through outstanding customer service and superior product value to their customers. Eposeidon is continually expanding its product lines, which include KastKing® fishing line, fishing reels, and fishing rods, MadBite fishing lures, fishing tools, and accessories, KastKing® Ecooda Pro Series reels, and other fishing tackle products, to meet individual fishing equipment needs. Eposeidon is headquartered in Garden City, Long Island NY, USA and sells fishing tackle products in more than 140 countries.

Media Contact:
Tom Gahan
Director of Marketing
Eposeidon Outdoor Adventure, Inc.
Main Office: 1-855-830-7430 Ext. 1002
Direct Line: 631-369-0063
tgahan@eposeidon.com
http://www.eposeidon.com