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Artist Creates A New Way To Help Longhorns Show Their Support For The University Of Texas!

Wauconda, IL, August 26, 2011 – Artist Sheryl Konnerth has developed a new, unique product, the one and only , to help students and alumni alike show their support for theHook ‘em Horns Fork University of Texas!! This is the perfect fork for tailgating or watching the game at home! Great for serving olives, cheese, pickles, fruit and more, this hand crafted and designed fork replicates the shape of those famous longhorns and is hand beaded with premium glass beads in University of Texas colors. Great for gifts, home use or as a fundraising item for your next University of Texas event. The suggested retail price is $19.99. Also available on a wholesale basis.

About The Artful Penguin
The Artful Penguin is an artisan producer of and the leading destination for hand beaded serving and entertaining pieces. Known for its unique products, high quality materials and creative flair, The Artful Penguin delivers products that are colorful, trendy, fun and functional. For more information on and other products from The Artful Penguin, LLC The Hook ‘em Horns Fork please visit www.theartfulpenguin.net

CONTACT:
Sheryl Konnerth, Owner and Artist
The Artful Penguin, LLC
847-721-6995
theartfulpenguin@comcast.net
www.theartfulpenguin.net

 

Primera Division or Premier ship? Which one is better?

You will find only one king in the European soccer these days – FC Barcelona. Absolutely no way one can discredit this specific declaration. However we should not assess a level of quality of a league according to the level of quality of just one team, should we? The technique the football is actually played is quite unique in the two corners of The european union. Whilst in The Republic of Spain, the technique along with beauty have a prime, within England, predacity, stamina along with power tend to be the deciding factors. As a viewer, you probably have personal choices and that’s the reason why you prefer one competition to other.

When we take a look strictly at historical figures within European football, it’s neither Premier League, nor Primera Division who’s got an advantage… Clubs from Italia, displayed by AC Milan, Juventus and Inter Milan, won the Champions League cup the majority of times – 11. Nevertheless, clubs from Spain achieved the same figure, clubs from Italy took part in more Championship match ups – 25 cummulative, and that’s why we can easily think about Italy like the best nation in the Champions League history (Often referred to as Liga Majstrov).

English clubs have their own background in Champions League. Probably the most fascinating accounts is a history of Nothingham Forest, former Premier League club. This particular team won the national league only one time, but lifted trophy for Champions League champions 2 times!

When we finally consider the national level, considering the level of players coming from certain country, it is evident who has got an edge, not just in European soccer. While United kingdom had trouble to even progress through the group stages, The Republic of Spain has won everything it only could win in the last years within the field of global soccer. At this point naturaly comes this question – which team will win Euro 2012, which is actually slowly knocking on the doors? When we see the predictions of betting companies, it’s not hard to know that Spain is an obvious favorite to lift the trophy.

The approach of national soccer organizations is different in both lands. Whilst in Primera Division, you’ve a couple of extremely effective clubs with somewhat endless budgets, in UK the quality of teams is noticeably more even. In reality high quality can be located also in the second half of the Premier League chart. Naysayers of Primera Division often state, that in case a median team from Premier League game with the median team from La liga, the actual winner is going to be English team. But, it is hard to make a case for all these statements using any kind of data, since at this time there can be found absolutely no competition where teams from the bottom halfs of both the leagues play versus each other.

Eventually, no matter whether you think the Premier League is best 1, or if La liga is your pick. We all should end up being thankful to have got a real top quality of soccer in European countries and have possibility to experience all the tournaments and matches, either live or broadcasted in Telly. However do not tell that to anybody, I actually had a dream – of UK winning Euro 2012. This period has to come sooner or later, not just in our dreams…

Where the best football is played?

Corgon Liga

Carp Fishing Tackle Assessment: The MAP Carptek Reel

I was previously unaware that carp don’t come from either the UK or any area of Europe. This species of fish actually comes from central Asia, via the Caspian Sea, circa 10,000 years ago. At some point, the carp moved into China and elsewhere in the Far East. 8,000 years later, the Romans would be who brought carp into Italy and other parts of Europe than the UK. After the fall of Rome and the rise of Christianity, the carp developed into a domesticated food source, and spread exponentially throughout Europe and the UK. No matter how carp arrived in these parts, it’s still an excellent thing! I truly enjoy getting my carp fishing tackle, and going to the fishing area I like. Most often, my fishing gear of choice is the MAP Carptek reel. Here’s why I like this reel so much.

Carp Fishing Tackle: Important Highlights of the MAP Carptek Reel

I’ve always been partial to MAP reels because of their high quality. In addition, they often have many extras considering the price range of such reels. For about ?30, you’ll get a reel with your choice of front or rear drag, something I appreciate because I enjoy playing a feisty carp directly from the drag system. Because it features a micro adjustable drag, you can better align your line with the drag. MAP freespin reels have not only high-level performance, but also are very affordable.

Carp Fishing Tackle: More Info On the MAP Carptek Reel

9 + 1 ball bearings are the main reason this reel operates so smoothly. This reel features a double handle and is made with a rubberised paint finish for the purpose of preventing corrosion as well as other damage. One excellent attribute to this reel is it’s light, strong alloyed spool and its quite low friction level. The gear ratio is 5.2:1. In addition, it includes an oversized main gear, balanced rotor, and multi-stop anti-reverse. This reel has additional value because there are two spare spools that come along with this particular reel. Every Carptek reel has a machined alloy line roller that ensures super smooth line retrieval. Top-line performance and a solidly reasonable price are what you can expect from the MAP Carptek reel.

Carp Fishing Tackle: Summing Up the MAP Carptek Reel

There’s a lot to like about this MAP reel. It is really responsive, while also being very slim. Because it is versatile, it makes for great carp fishing tackle for commercial fisheries and rivers. With this Carptek reel, you’ll find many top-quality fittings associated with MAP, as well as an anti-lock 1K woven carbon fibre blank. 1K is rare fibre that is much lighter than others in its class, and is used extensively in the cycling industry, so you know it’s both strong and durable. Carptek reels can deal with a line that measures from 2.5 to 5lb, plus a hook measuring 2 to 4 lb.

My MAP Carptek reel is an item of carp fishing tackle that I do not hesitate to recommend.

I have been fishing since i was 9 years old and nothing calms me more. To get the top deals on carp fishing tackle in the UK i happily suggest KeensTackleandguns. Their friendly staff are extremely knowledgeable and are always extremely helpful. Have a look at their online carp fishing tackle store for more details or call 01656 722448.

Virtual Grand Opening of Tennis-Depot.com

Tennis-Depot, an authorized exclusive dealer for HEAD and Penn, announces their virtual grand opening event featuring free tennis lessons and over $1000 in prizes.

Santa Barbara, CA, Wednesday – July 06, 2011 — The official virtual grand opening event of recently launched online tennis pro store http://www.tennis-depot.com is scheduled for 1pm Pacific Time on Thursday, July 7th, 2011. Tennis-Depot is offering tennis services and is an authorized exclusive dealer for HEAD/Penn for tennis racquets, tennis shoes, balls and tennis bags.

In association with Santa Barbara’s top-performance Oceanside Tennis Academy, the new online pro-shop is inviting tennis players, coaches, parents and friends to visit us and provide their support.

Everyone that visits www.tennis-depot.com before the Grand Opening and 1) “Like”s it and 2) subscribes for the Virtual Tennis Academy newsletter, will be eligible for the draw of $1,000+ in promotional prizes provided by Oceanside Tennis Academy:

* 40 Gift Certificates of $15
* 15 Gift Certificates of $30
* 03 Gift Certificates of $40

The first 30 people that also forward/share with their friends the Facebook event notification (just remember to include Tennis-Depot as well) will be guaranteed to receive a Gift Certificate.

In addition, every local resident to Santa Barbara and Ventura counties that “Like”s Tennis-Depot Facebook Social Shop and Oceanside Tennis Academy fan page, can submit a $0 order for a FREE Private/Semi-Private Lesson with the tennis academy.

Dimitar Yazadzhiev, co-founder of Tennis-Depot and owner and tennis director of Oceanside Tennis Academy said, “I am very excited about the prospect of extending our tennis academy services to include the online offering of specialized tennis programs, like camps, college placement and video analysis, combined with top-quality tennis equipment for intermediate and advanced tennis players. We are a very motivated and expert team of professionals that love the game of tennis…so that is a great next step for us.”

Dimitar is USPTR Professional, USRSA Master Racquet Technician, and USTA Competition Training Center (CTC) Head Coach for Ventura/Santa Barbara. He has been coaching at the top professional level and working with some of the top-ranked national and international junior players for almost 20 years now. He graduated from the prestigious Bulgarian National Sports Academy with a master’s degree in Physical Education and Sports Management with specialization in Tennis. Before founding of Oceanside Tennis Academy in 2009, he was the Head Coach of Weil Tennis Academy in Ojai, CA for 10 years, coach at the Maleeva Tennis Academy, and tournament director for the Bulgarian Tennis Federation.

For all customers that subscribe to tennis-depot.com knowledge center newsletter, Tennis-Depot will offer a series of virtual tennis lessons that combine the theory, best practices and decades of playing and coaching experience. The first sequence of 12 virtual tennis lessons is called “Enhancing the Basics,” and it will provide valuable information for every competitive player to be able to identify and improve some of the very fundamental technical and tactical elements of their technique and their game.

Of great benefit for the customers there will be the comprehensive information on “How to Select a Tennis Racquet”, “How to Select Tennis Shoes”, “How to Select Racquet Strings” and “How to Select a Tennis Bag”.

Tennis-Depot.com launch also coincides with Novak Djokovic (playing with HEAD YouTek IG Speed – http://www.tennis-depot.com/categories/HEAD-Tennis-Racquets/YouTek-IG-Speed) becoming the Wimbledon champion and ATP World No.1 player and the official worldwide launch and availability for pre-sale of HEAD YouTek™ IG Instinct ( http://www.tennis-depot.com/categories/HEAD-Tennis-Racquets/YouTek-IG-Instinct/ ) line of tennis racquets (Maria Sharapova and Tomas Berdych new weapon of choice).

The store also carries the newest HEAD Speed Pro and Prestige Pro II Tennis Shoes, Djokovic & Murray signature series tennis bags, as well as the HEAD Wimbledon 2011 Limited Edition Monstercombi Tennis Bag.

For more information or to contact us you can go to http://tennis-depot.com or call at 805-746-3644.

Tennis-Depot (http://tennis-depot.com) is California-based company that specializes in online tennis services and promotion and sale of high-performance tennis equipment by HEAD and Penn.

Oceanside Tennis Academy (http://sbschooloftennis.com) is a high-performance tennis school, located within Fess Parker’s DoubleTree Resort in Santa Barbara, California that offers tennis camps, clinics, private lessons and training for intermediate to advanced local, state, national and international tennis players.

Press & Media Contact:
Lubo Bojilov
Tennis-Depot
624 North La Cumbre Rd
Santa Barbara, CA 93110 – USA
805-746-3644
contact@tennis-depot.com
http://www.tennis-depot.com

BBI Displays Innovative Billboards Float on Panama Canal for Nissan Motors

A 24′ x 14′ amphibious billboard display recently floated on the Panama Canal for Nissan. The floating billboard was featured at the 50 mile Ocean-to-Ocean Cayuco Race where participants paddle from the Atlantic to the Pacific Ocean. The nontraditional floating billboard display distributed by BBI Displays was operated by local associate Panama Inflatable Billboards. The 24′ inflatable sign was towed by a boat in front of the lead race pack and the beach advertisement was visible to all spectators along the shore.

Panama Portable Billboards, the exclusive associate of bbi Displays in Panama, began offering the inflatable portable signs in January of 2011. In the short period, the company has secured numerous high profile advertising accounts to use the inflatable display systems. Advertisers featured on the billboards in Panama within the last 6 months include Nissan, Taco Bell, RPC television, Citi Bank, 20th Century Fox Movies, Bacardi, Citi Bank, HSBC bank, and Shell Oil. Since the inflatable billboards debut in Panama, the portable outdoor advertising billboard structures have appeared on water in the Panama Canal, on golf courses, at concert festivals and along major roadways.

The innovative inflatable floating billboards are designed, patented and globally sold by bbi Display Systems. The portable billboard structures setup in minutes and allow customer information to be placed in any location imaginable from water to land. The inflatable signs pack into compact boxes and can be shipped to any worldwide city. Included with each inflatable billboard purchase is an electric air blower (110v or 220v), carry bag, bungee attachments for banners, foot pump, spare valves, repair kit and instruction booklet. bbi Display Systems are currently operated in over 50 countries.

About bbi Inflatable Display Systems
BBI is recognized as the global leader of alternative on-water advertising and inflatable billboards. Over the past 9 years, the idea to design and build a portable billboard display capable of performing on land or sea has undergone painstaking development and rigorous testing. The result is bbi’s U.S. patented and International patent pending inflatable billboard sign that has evolved into an extremely efficient, effective and reliable design. For more information, please visit www.bbidisplays.com

Beverly Hills-based foundation and the American Amateur SAMBO Federation to host the 18th USA and Pan-American SAMBO Championships

Beverly Hills, CA – ISPAR Foundation, an international non-profit organization devoted to improving the lives of senior citizens, and the American Amateur SAMBO Federation, have teamed up to host the 18th USA and Pan-American SAMBO Championships.  The event, which will be held on Sunday, May 8th at the Rahway Recreational Center in Rahway, New Jersey, will feature all levels of competitions for both the US and Pan-American SAMBO championship titles. Athletes from 10 countries will be competing in the tournament. The winners will qualify to compete in the upcoming XXXV World Sports and Combat SAMBO Championships in Vilinius, Lithuania on November 10-14th, 2011.

“As an international organization that’s devoted to improving  the world economy and the lives of our senior citizens, we enthusiastically embrace SAMBO because it’s a global sport, it fosters international cooperation and social development, it’s great for health and fitness, and it also has a very active seniors/masters division,” said CJ Kuo, one of the event’s organizers and President and CEO of the ISPAR Foundation.

Rahway Recreational Center is located at Rahway City Center at 275 E. Milton Ave., near the NJ Transit Rahway Station, and is easily accessible via all major highways.

The competition is also sponsored by FIAS, Federation International Amateur SAMBO (www.sambo.com), the sport’s international governing body based in Lausanne, Switzerland.  FIAS has affiliates in 75 countries and growing.

About the organizers/hosts:

ISPAR Foundation (www.ispar.org) is an international non-profit organization that works to improve the lives of senior citizens and the communities they live in by helping seniors reclaim their rightful role as productive members of society and leverage the wealth of skills, talents, and experiences they have acquired over a lifetime. ISPAR does this by partnering seniors with entrepreneurs and business leaders looking to jointly develop best-in-class products and services for the booming senior market.

The American Amateur SAMBO Federation (http://www.sambo.com/aasf/index-en.html) is the United States federation for the sport of SAMBO, Russian “self-defense without weapons” (samozaschita bez oruzhiya).  Its mission is to promote and develop the sport of SAMBO in the US.

Media Contact:

Kevin Hatanaka
COO, ISPAR Foundation
Phone:  310-987-7670 or 310-987-7672
Email:  kevin@ispar.org

National Collegiate Beach Volleyball Association announces Regional Championships locations and National Collegiate Beach Volleyball Association Rankings

Winners of Southern Regionals to earn free flight to the National Championships in Long Beach, CA this summer. The National Champions will earn a berth in the final NVL professional event of the year, with $150,000 in prize money. All participants receive the sport’s inaugural NCBVA Collegiate Beach Volleyball Rankings and USA Volleyball collegiate ranking points.

Los Angeles, CA, May 05, 2011 — The Original King of the Beach, Pro Beach Volleyball Star and two-time NCAA Champion UCLA alum Sinjin Smith is spreading royalty to Collegiate Beach Volleyball, with the NCBVA Regional Championships, here at Atlanta Beach and the National Championships in Long Beach, California. The events are open to men and women.

“On May 21 at Clayton County International Park – site of 1996 Olympic Beach Volleyball, the Southern Regional Championships will be hosted – a historic occasion for Collegiate Beach Volleyball ( http://www.collegebeachvolleyball.com ), as access to the NCBVA – (the National Governing Body) and its resources is now available to the athletes, companies wishing to support student athletics, and dedicated regional tournament promoters,” exclaimed Smith, World Champion, Olympian and NCAA MVP.

“Any athlete currently enrolled in a College or University anywhere in the country is eligible to play in the NCBVA Regional Championships, and the winners will receive free airfare to play in the Nationals – broadcast on ION Sports Network.”

Athletes from hundreds of schools participate in over 12 Regionals Championships around the country along with dozens of State Tournaments and Invitationals. Phil Bush, 2011 Regional Championships Director, announced, “We are very proud to have our community and team be selected to host and produce the NCBVA Southern Regional Championships.”

The top four teams in each Regional Qualifier receive an automatic berth in the Championships. The National Collegiate Beach Volleyball Championship ( http://www.collegebeachvolleyball.com ) is held in Long Beach, CA on July 16-17, 2011. For entry details about how you can participate in or sponsor the Regionals, please visit collegebeachvolleyball.com.

Please contact Dave Behar at 310.721.7017 or dave@ions.com for more information, photos, video or to schedule interviews with Sinjin Smith or active collegiate athletes. Also refer to the NCBVA Fact Sheet for more information.

Press & Media Contact:
Press Contact Name: Phil Bush
College Beach Volleyball
Atlanta Beach – Clayton County International Park
Atlanta, GA 30319
404-840-4927
psbush@bellsouth.net
http://www.collegebeachvolleyball.com

Surge in Sales of Keen Shoes

APR 22 2011 /RTPR/– Warm spring weather sparks a surge in sales of Keen Shoes, as water sports and outdoor enthusiasts are able to secure early season discounts on hybrid shoes for the summer.

The first decent spell of warm sunny spring weather is usually enough to see consumers heading to the shops and online stores to pick up new footwear for the summer. This year has proved to be no different, with most of the country bathed in sunshine and temperatures heading into the twenties, it was a welcome reminder that summer is fast approaching and that wardrobes need to be replenished before the summer starts. Visitors to online performance footwear retailer Fitnessfootwear.com have been treated to massive early season discounts on summer shoes and sandals, with Keen shoes one of the most popular choices. Current discounts offer up to 20% savings on the recommended retail price, something which has proved to be too much to resist for its customers with Keen shoes sales soaring.

Keen shoes started life in 2003, with the brand formed with the singular goal of producing a new breed of sandal which offered exceptional protection for the toes. The brand was launched with the Keen Newport, a revolutionary new shoe with the lightweight and airy design of a sandal and the sturdy performance of a walking shoe. Termed hybrid footwear, the shoes offered the benefits of both shoes and sandals, and proved to be an instant hit with outdoor enthusiasts, with both hikers and water sports aficionados flocking to the brand. One of the key components which made the brand such a runaway success is the patented toe protection system. The soles of Keen shoes wrap up and around the toes for exceptional protection on the trail and from underwater hazards, with the quick drying water resistant design ideal for a life in and out of the water. Whilst the toe protection system was designed for use in their range of sandals, the system now features in every Keen shoe model, even in their range of slippers, making stubbed toes a thing of the past.

In addition to the technology used in their toe protection system, Keen has developed a host of new technologies to further enhance comfort and performance, with the brand developing a reputation for innovation throughout its footwear range. Keen shoes offer an excellent fit thanks to the metanomical footbed, which closely follows the contours of the foot for excellent support and day long comfort, whilst the footbed takes on the shape of the individual’s foot for an exceptionally comfortable and personal fit. With the comfort, performance, protection and versatility of Keen shoes it is no surprise that they are such a popular choice.

The Keen shoes collection at Fitnessfootwear.com has long been a firm favourite with its customers; with the brand selling exceptionally well from the late spring through to the autumn. “Keen shoes are once again topping the sales charts now that the weather is improving, with the full range selling well” says Fitnessfootwear.com MD Richard Gundle. The heavy discounts were put in place to encourage early season purchases; and with the run of warm weather boosting visitors to the website, the tactic appears to have worked, with sales of Keen shoes soaring as customers have found the innovative hybrid footwear difficult to resist.

Further information on the Keen shoes collection can be found at http://www.fitnessfootwear.com with a quick purchase recommended to enjoy the current heavily discounted rates

Contact Details: Luke Barlow,
0844 815 0600
Unit 3 Rignals Lane
Galleywood,
Chelmsford,
Essex.CM2 8RF

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Ball that bounces on water is the hot new toy for summer

Ball That Bounces On Water Poised To Be The Hot New Toy For Summer!

Miami, Florida – April 16, 2011 – Summer is almost here and temperatures are rising, making it the perfect time for fun in the sun and surf. And what better way to play than with a ball that actually bounces on water?

The WaveRunner is a revolutionary ball that is changing the way people play at the beach and pool! Just throw the WaveRunner at a flat angle across the surface of the water – the way you would skip a rock — and watch it bounce, hop and jump for advanced water fun.

While most balls lay where they land and float with the current, the WaveRunner literally skips across the surface of the water. And unlike large inflatable beach balls, WaveRunner does not need to be blown up — and it fits in the palm of your hand. Throw the WaveRunner directly at ocean waves and watch it pop in the air. The WaveRunner ball takes water-sports fun to an all-new level!

Play one-on-one or with a group — the WaveRunner provides hours of aquatic entertainment for children and adults alike! Instead of just bouncing an ordinary ball on the sand or throwing a ball back and forth, you can stay cool in the pool or ocean waves while you play. The WaveRunner ball has been optimized for IN-WATER action!

WaveRunner balls come in two designs – one for the pool and one for the beach. Why two designs? The WaveRunner Pool Ball is designed to bounce slow and easy in the subtle splish-splash of the pool environment. The more intense WaveRunner Beach Ball is designed to bounce fast over moving ocean currents.

So throw it, bounce it, skip it, catch it! Whether you’re chilling in the pool or splashing in the ocean, WaveRunner is THE way to play this summer!

WaveRunner balls retail for $8.99 and are available at www.waverunnerball.com.

Contact:

Barry Rub

CEO

WebRunner Ball,

305-830-2900

www.waverunnerball.com

MMA Rising In Popularity For Fitness And Self Defense

[Rowlett, TX] – April 16, 2011 – In the United States today, as well as in much of the developed world, people are finding it necessary to pursue more physical activity as a way to off set the easy access to food that is part of modern life. With obesity and sedentary lifestyles being a major cause of physical problems and even diseases, doctors are strongly advocating exercise of a vigorous nature. Sports are finding more prominence and among these, many find that an interest in martial arts has lead them to start taking up these disciplines. Since dojos and other learning centers for karate have become so widespread around the world and equipment like karate sparring gear is so much easier to find now than ever before, more people are deciding to incorporate martial arts training into their lives. Fortunately, these activities have the side benefits of offering serious skills towards self defense that help to instill confidence. Building upon that confidence with the pride that comes from pursuing a genuine discipline such as karate is helping people to succeed at achieving many personal goals through the martial arts today and this is a large part of their attraction that continues to grow even after decades of high prominence in Western culture.

Martial Arts Equipment Direct is one company in the United States that has chosen to harness the power of the internet to offer products at unbeatable prices to fans of a wide variety of martial arts. They have devoted themselves to carrying all types of equipment used by pro martial artists, instructors and the general public. The recent rise in popularity of MMA (Mixed Martial Arts) has seen them begin to carry a large selection of mma supplies to meet the needs of competitors and amateur fans alike. Thanks to such a wide selection that covers a huge variety of disciplines, including boxing, the company has become a haven for those who appreciate all that the martial arts have to offer them. Customers are able to get the highest quality equipment from a knowledgeable site that accepts all major credit cards and PayPal in addition to shipping via trusted services such as FedEx and UPS.

Martial artists of all ability levels are invited to visit the Martial Arts Equipment Direct website at http://www.martialartsequipmentdirect.com where they can discover all that the site has to offer.

Contact Info:

Dustin Fennell
Martial Arts Equipment Direct
7814 Glenside Dr.
Rowlett, TX 75089
9724639376