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Online Dental Education Site Raising Money for Local Charity

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E-den Education is currently running a charity campaign to support Alzheimer’s Australia Dementia Research Foundation.

Alexandria, New South Wales (Australia), December 18, 2012 — eDen Education is currently raising money to support those with Alzheimer’s. Alzheimer’s Australia http://www.fightdemetia.org.au Dementia Research Foundation is an organization committed to offering support, education, and information about Alzheimer’s to people with dementia, their families, and those professionals working in the dementia industry.

Alzheimer’s Australia offers national dementia services and programs that are funded by the Commonwealth and provide advocacy and national policy for the 280,000 Australians who are living with dementia. The LWML (Living with Memory Loss Program) offers those within the early phases of dementia with a customized program of advice, information, and peer support to help them in coming to terms with dementia and prepare for their future.

The foundation offers free counseling for the ones with dementia, as well as their families. Counseling offers a chance to discuss problems associated with dementia privately with highly experienced and skilled counselors.

Currently e-Den Education is running a campaign on their Facebook page in which they will donate $1 to the foundation when you “Like” their Facebook page. In the month of November, the company received 61 new “Likes” and so they donated $61 on their supporter’s behalf. Their goal is to raise $1,000 by January 31st, and all those who ‘liked’ will go into a drawing to win one of 5 annual memberships worth $997 each. That’s nearly a $5000 FREE giveaway Please help them to reach their goal and spread the word. Their five lucky winners are going to be announced on Friday, February 15, if they reach their goal for charity! Remember, they need 1,000 ‘likes’ by January 31. To show your support and help raise money and donate to a worthy cause, visit their Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/eDen.Dental.Education

About e-Den Education:
e-Den includes an Internet education website specifically designed for dental experts. Karen McDonagh and Jennifer Craig are the directors of e-Den Education. Karen’s background is within marketing, sales, and training within the beauty and health field, and she also has expertise in online learning. Jennifer has been a Dental Prosthetist within private practice for twenty-five years and additionally is a teacher part-time of Dental Prosthetics with TAFE. For more information visit the website: http://www.e-deneducation.com/.

Press & Media Contact:
Jennifer Craig, Director
e-Den Education
Suite 18, 112 McEvoy Street
Alexandria, NSW 2015 – Australia
1 800-773-757
admin@e-deneducation.com
http://www.e-deneducation.com

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Online Dental Education Site Promoting New LMS Platform

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eDen Education, an online education site for dental professionals, is currently rolling out their new LMS platform.

Alexandria, New South Wales (Australia), December 18, 2012 — eDen Education is currently rolling out their new LMS Dental platform. It’s a Dental LMS (learning management system) specifically designed for large organizations and suppliers to educate their staff members and gain CPD (Continuing Professional Development) This simple, cost effective solution for large groups and companies to offer training in the convenience of an online environment has proven to be a breakthrough in online training.

The platform may be customized to the specific needs of the company, with features including the flexibility to upload your own lectures, presentations, documents, videos and resources, brand it with your own logo, publish your own welcome message, upcoming events, conferences and latest news. Alternatively, you may access the education provided. What is most unique about this system though, is it’s functionality that allows thousands of users simultaneous access to this online training tool.

The comprehensive platform has an extensive reporting system which allows you to monitor and record all the activity of your members if you wish, whilst remaining extremely user friendly. Reporting includes who has accessed the platform, what time of day, how long users stayed active, what topics have been most or least popular among many other things. Upon completion of each module, your users are able to download a certificate of completion.

The LMS platform http://www.elearningden.com is available by invitation only to companies who would like a training session. Should you qualify, eDen Education is offering 20 licenses for 30 days to companies within the health and dental sector. Training sessions are available face to face within Australia or via skype internationally.

According to one satisfied member, Glenda Cowley RDH, Director of Fill The Gap Locum Hygienist Agency Pty Ltd, who has taken advantage of the education eDen has provided on the LMS “I would just like to say how much I look forward to your educational modules and how professional this training platform is. It’s convenient, easy to use and inexpensive. I’d like to take this opportunity to commend you on all that you have done to set up this whole online training concept … which must have been and still is no doubt a massive enterprise that you have embarked on!

It is one of the most professionally presented and managed CPD options available. Being able to tune in from home or wherever one is includes a huge improvement on the old system of turning up at venues etc. etc. So, THANKYOU VERY MUCH for your quality of service and for the speakers that you no doubt ‘hand pick’ for their ability to present prepared quality informative material….I tune into as many lectures as I can, and can see myself becoming an eDen lifetime member! Thank you once again and keep up the marvelous work.”

About e-Den Education:
e-Den started as a Dental education website specifically designed for individual dental Professionals. Karen McDonagh and Jennifer Craig are the directors of e-Den Education. Karen’s background is within marketing, sales, and training within the beauty and health field, and also has expertise in online learning. Jennifer has been a Dental Prosthetist in private practice for twenty-five years and additionally is a teacher of Dental Prosthetics with TAFE NSW and TAFE SA.

eDen education has spent the past 6 months expanding and growing the new e-Leaning Den. For more information on this new and exciting system, visit their personal website: http://www.e-deneducation.com and get in touch, via their Free call number or email

Press & Media Contact:
Jennifer Craig, Director
e-Den Education
Suite 18, 112 McEvoy Street
Alexandria, NSW 2015 – Australia
1 800-773-757
admin@e-deneducation.com
http://www.e-deneducation.com

Consumer Services

XCALIBUR Shoes Invade Uptown Dallas Fashion Center in the West Village

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Luxury Footwear Brand Targets Dallas.

Dallas, TX (USA), December 12th, 2012 — The crown jewel of Texas fashion and luxury goods, Dallas now hosts the XCALIBUR Shoe line, expanding to include Uptown Dallas in its list of regional retail and department store locations. Demerara, an upscale men’s and women’s retailer within Uptown Dallas – West Village, located on 3699 McKinney Ave., is now carrying the top-selling sneakers as its flagship shoe.

The sophistication and elegance of sneakers: Rather than producing sneakers with artificial leathers, sacrificing comfort, quality and durability, XCALIBUR ( http://www.xcaliburshoes.com ) uses premium calfskin leathers with sophisticated sleek designs that attract the attention of fashion-forward shoppers and astute collectors.

Premium quality, design and comfort define the Los Angeles-based XCALIBUR Collection, with handmade wears comprised of the finest leather materials imported from Italy. The XCALIBUR Collection artfully combines exquisite handcrafted lace-ups, loafers, boots, sneakers, comfort and dress shoes, making the choice selections a desired men’s footwear brand.

Each shoe has been meticulously designed under the direction of the experienced design team and insightful leadership of its Chief Creative Officer Vijay Freeman, who continues the classic men’s footwear legacy that has been a family tradition since 1960.

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

MEDIA: High resolution photos available by contacting Vijay Freeman at xcaliburshoes@gmail.com.

SOURCE: Off The Rip Productions

Press & Media Contact:
Vijay Freeman
The XCALIBUR Collection
Dallas, TX – USA
310-562-7228
xcaliburshoes@gmail.com
http://www.xcaliburshoes.com

Technology

SmartTOP Convertible Top Controller for the New Porsche Carrera Convertible Now Available

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The add-on SmartTOP convertible top controller designed by aftermarket automotive specialist Mods4cars for the new Porsche Carrera Convertible (991) is in stock available for order effective immediately. The module allows opening and closing the top at slow speeds with just a short tap on the console switch. Additionally the top can be operated from the factory key fob remote, up to the full range of the RF signal and without the need to hold a button down. A custom designed plug and play wiring adapter makes installation as easy as possible.

Las Vegas, NV (USA), December 12th, 2012 — The SmartTOP convertible top module kit offered by Mods4cars for the new Porsche Carrera 991 Convertible is available for order today. The aftermarket product adds convenience and functionality to the convertible top operation. It enhances the center console switch with one-touch auto-operation, removing the requirement to hold the switch down. This gives owners the opportunity to use the top more often and drive with the top down even on shorter trips. It makes bringing the top down or back up less cumbersome.

Additionally it is now possible to control the top from the original factory key remote with just a quick key press sequence after which the top will open or close fully automatically. Also here there is no need to hold down any button during operation. “Our customers can now start a top operation from the remote, get in the car and start the engine, while the top continues to operate”, says PR-Manager Sven Tornow. “This is not only a real convenience but also a time saver” he concludes. With the SmartTOP module it is even possible to control just the windows by remote, independently from the top.

The kit offers a couple of bonus features, all of which can be individually selected by the user via a simple setup procedure. The wind deflector operation can be enhanced with one-touch operation as well as full-auto operation when using the remote to open the top. A real convenience for all Porsche Carrera owners who enjoy driving with the wind deflector up. The top can optionally be operated with the keyless touch door handle (if present) without the need to use the remote fob. All windows can be operated simultaneously with the windows switches, removing the need to use the window selector rocker and an extended mode can be activated where either starting or stopping the engine does not interrupt the top operations. The entire module can be deactivated temporarily as well while retaining all user settings.

The module comes equipped with a standard USB port and cable as part of the kit. This allows quick and easy configuration of user settings as well as firmware updates, which are provided by Mods4cars online and free of charge. The support software is available for Windows and Mac OS.

Installation of the kit is simple and easy. A custom designed plug-and-play wiring adapter using original OEM connectors is included. This adapter simply connects the module to the vehicle electronics by replacing one single connector. No cutting wires or soldering is necessary and no permanent changes are made. The kit can be removed at any time without leaving any traces.

Mods4cars offers their SmartTOP solution for the following brands: Alfa, Audi, Bentley, BMW, Ferrari, Ford, Infiniti, Mazda, Mercedes-Benz, Mini, Nissan, Opel, Peugeot, Porsche, Renault, Volvo and Volkswagen.

The top controller enhancement kit for Porsche Carrera 991 Convertible is available for 299 Euros + tax.

A demonstration can be seen here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kTGqb7Zz4iQ

Further details and information:
http://www.mods4cars.com

About Mods4cars:
Mods4cars was founded in 2002 with the idea to add a highly demanded feature to the otherwise almost perfect Porsche Boxster: Comfort One-Touch roof operation while driving at slow speeds. The resulting product offered not only that, but also allowed quick and easy installation by just swapping out a relay box, thus leaving no traces and no permanent changes on the vehicle. The first SmartTOP roof controller was born.

The success of their first products in Germany and Europe prompted them in late 2004 to move operations to the USA, to be able to serve the American market as well as all other English speaking countries such as Australia, UK and South Africa from one central location. Their business has grown to a full-fledged international corporation with an office in Las Vegas and a full line of innovative products as well as distributors and installation partners all over the globe.

Being highly specialized in the development and distribution of aftermarket roof- and comfort controllers since 2002 allows them to offer an unsurpassed level of competence and product quality. Their main goal is optimization of each individual product to a maximum in compatibility, usability and intuitive operation. They put greatest effort into development and quality checks of all their products to achieve this goal and meet all expectations of their customers.

The extraordinary success of their products is also based on the great communication with their customers, which usually already starts for each new product during the development and prototyping phase.

Press & Media Contact:
Anja Lehmann
Mods4cars LLC
1350 E. Flamingo Rd #3100
Las Vegas, NV 89119 – USA
+1-310-9109055
lehmann@mods4cars.com
http://www.mods4cars.com

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Department of Transportation and Communications of Philippines Selects Guardtime to Combat Physical Document Forgery

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Department of Transportation and Communications of Philippines Selects Guardtime to Combat Physical Document Forgery

Philippine Department of Transportation and Communications has selected Guardtime, to pilot the Link2Cloud solution to quickly and reliably verify physical document authenticity in field conditions.

Manila | Palo Alto, CA (USA), December 12th, 2012 — Philippine Department of Transportation and Communications has selected Guardtime ( http://www.guardtime.com ), the leading provider of keyless signature technology for validating the integrity and authenticity of digital data, and local partner Trust Technologies, to pilot the Link2Cloud solution to quickly and reliably verify physical document authenticity in field conditions.

Chief Administrator for Philippine Marine Industry Authority, Atty. Nick A. Conti explains: “We are responsible for safe seas in the Philippines, and being in control of the personnel on board of our ships is paramount for achieving that. Implementing Link2Cloud solution enables our officials as well as ship administrators to easily verify the authenticity of Seaman’s Identification Record Books.”

Guardtime’s Link2Cloud solution takes advantage of the Keyless Signature technology to store tamper-evident benchmark digital images of the physical documents in a cloud infrastructure and connected smartphone devices to display them and enable officials to compare the benchmark image and the presented physical document.

The solution is rapidly deployable on its own or complementing any existing IT systems and with a pay-as-you-go cost model, yields its users an immediate return on investment.

Within the Philippine Department of Transportation and Communications, the Link2Cloud solution will be first piloted at Marine Industry Authority and will enable its field officers as well as ship administrators to verify the authenticity of Seaman’s Identification Record Books.

The solution is based on Keyless Signature Infrastructure (KSI), implemented using Joyent’s Smart Data Center by Joyent ( http://www.joynet.com ) and delivered by Guardtime partner Trust Technologies, an exclusive KSI distributor in the Philippines.

Most recently, Guardtime announced a partnership with China Telecom, the largest fixed line telecommunications service provider in the People’s Republic of China, establishing China Telecom as a keyless signature service provider via its Tianyi 3G platform.

About Philippine DOTC:
The Philippine Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC) is the primary policy, planning, programming, coordinating, implementing and administrative entity of the executive branch of the government on the promotion, development and regulation of a dependable and coordinated network of transportation and communications systems, as well as in the fast, safe, efficient and reliable transportation and communications services. For more information visit www.dotc.gov.ph.

About Trust Technologies:
Trust Technologies is a leading Philippine IT solutions company offering electronic data validation solutions to help organizations fight insider fraud and hacking. The company’s solutions are used by government entities and commercial enterprises that need to be certain their electronic data can be proven to be corruption-free. For more information visit http://www.trusttechinc.com.

About Guardtime:
Guardtime was founded with the goal of solving one of the biggest problems in computing: how to be sure electronic data is authentic. Guardtime’s Keyless Signatures provide proof of origin and that not a single bit has changed since a specific point in time. The verification of the signature can be done offline without reliance on keys, secrets, or the existence of a trusted third party. Guardtime’s mission is to change the world to one in which Keyless Signatures are ubiquitous and a natural part of the everyday data lifecycle, whether on disk, in transit, or in the Cloud. Visit http://www.guardtime.com for more information about using Keyless Signatures for signing your data.

Press & Media Contact:
Victor Cruz, Principal
MediaPR.net Inc
Palo Alto, CA – USA
+1 978-594-4134
vcruz@mediapr.net
http://www.guardtime.com

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eGestalt Announces Next Generation Security Posture Management with Aegify

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Cloud-based, Software-only solution is powered by Rapid7 technology.

Santa Clara, CA (USA), December 12, 2012 — eGestalt Technologies ( http://www.eGestalt.com ), a provider of IT security monitoring and compliance management for SMBs and enterprises, today announced Aegify, the world’s first completely integrated and unified IT-GRC and cloud-based Security Posture Management (SPM) product using a completely software-based solution.

Security Posture Management (SPM) is the art and science of monitoring and managing business security status by orchestrating process, people, and technological resources to achieve security objectives. This involves identifying business critical IT assets, evaluating their risks based on vulnerabilities and the impact of potential threats, and mapping results directly to controls to initiate appropriate countermeasures.

Aegify SPM is powered by Rapid7’s Nexpose vulnerability management technology, which scans physical and virtual networks, databases, operating systems and web applications, enabling customers to remediate vulnerabilities and misconfigurations and to enforce policies. Rapid7 ( http://www.rapid7.com ) is a leading provider of IT security risk management solutions used by more than 2,000 enterprises and government agencies in more than 65 countries.

Aegify is a complete integration of eGestalt’s HIPAA and PCI compliance tool SecureGRC, with security posture management capability using an innovative, patent-pending expert systems technology to automatically map the security vulnerabilities to compliance mandates. The tool can import data from other standard vulnerability scanners in the industry as well.

Says eGestalt President Anupam Sahai, “We are very excited about the strategic partnership with Rapid7. Aegify is the first true, software- and cloud-based unified security and IT-GRC solution on the market with end-to-end automation including vendor management and support for multiple compliance business frameworks such as PCI, HIPAA/HITECH, SOX, FISMA, and GLBA. This is also the first product in the market which can automatically map security vulnerabilities to compliance mandates using an innovative expert systems approach thereby eliminating manual work required and saving significant costs. It advances the state of the art in the industry besides still continuing to be 10 to 20 times more cost-effective than any other competing solution.”

There are thousands of security exposures identified and documented as ‘vulnerabilities’. Tools used by cyber-attackers are very sophisticated and attackers can breach the perimeter and steal data within seconds and minutes. Businesses are often caught unaware, discovering the breach only weeks and sometimes months afterwards.

“Aegify SPM brings a new cloud-based approach to managing security posture that is innovative, easy to use, and extremely valuable for defenders,” said Sheldon Malm, Senior Director of Strategic Partners and Alliances at Rapid7. “By leveraging Rapid7 technology, Aegify SPM provides a comprehensive view of exposure risk that is directly connected to business assets and compliance management. This is a complementary offering that will benefit our joint customers.”
A cloud application, Aegify’s SPM “all hands on deck” threat management approach performs asset discovery, vulnerability analysis, risk profiling, threat impact analysis and compliance mapping. It can identify 92,000 vulnerability checks for more than 31,800 vulnerabilities across physical and virtual networks, operating systems, databases, and Web applications.

The cloud-based Aegify engine is driven in large part by eGestalt’s flagship product Aegify SecureGRC, a unified security and compliance management tool that includes all of the necessary security and IT-GRC functionality required to gain control and improve compliance levels across more than 400+ regulations.

While the framework allows for the easy plug-in of any regulation or standard, eGestalt currently offers to the channel ready-to-roll compliance services with built-in frameworks to support the most stringent and popular regulations including PCI, HIPAA/HITECH, SOX, FISMA, and GLBA, as well as more country-specific regulations. Extensible with built-in frameworks, the Aegify SecureGRC solution offers a simplified approach for PCI, HIPAA/HITECH and other country specific frameworks ready-to-use out of the box. It provides automated mapping of a network’s security posture to compliance controls.

All told, the integrated Security Posture Management solution Aegify offers a single approach to security and compliance management, and because it is delivered as SaaS, it is available at low cost due to its “pay –as-your-grow” model.

A Community Edition for diagnostics is available as a free download at http://www.egestalt.com/. For further details please call (408) 689-2586 or email sales@egestalt.com.

About eGestalt Technologies Inc.:
eGestalt ( http://www.egestalt.com ) is a world-class, innovation driven, leading provider of cloud-computing based enterprise solutions for information security and IT-GRC management. eGestalt is headquartered in Santa Clara, CA, and has offices in the US, Asia-Pacific and Middle East. eGestalt SecureGRC was given a rating of 4.5 stars (out of a maximum 5) with 5 stars for Features, Support and Value for money by SC magazine in June 2012. In Feb. 2012 eGestalt President Anupam Sahai was named a Channel Chief by Everything Channel’s CRN. eGestalt has been ranked in the Top 10 Vendors for Compliance Management and Data Access & Security by Hypatia Research, Q4 2011. eGestalt was nominated Breakthrough Technology Vendor at XChange Americas, Aug. 2010, and selected by SiliconIndia among the “Top 10 Security Companies to Watch.” Its SecureGRC application was voted runner-up in the Managed Services Category at XChange Tech Innovators, Nov. 2010. In Sept. 2011 it was selected by Everything Channel as a 2011 CRN Emerging Technology Vendor as well as a 2011 Tech Innovator for Managed Services.

Press & Media Contact:
Victor Cruz, Principal
MediaPR.net Inc
For eGestalt Technologies
Santa Clara, CA – USA
+1 978-594-4134
vcruz@mediapr.net
http://www.egestalt.com

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NBA All-Star Weekend 2013 in Houston Texas Official Website Launched

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HoustonAllStarWeekend.com is the official NBA All-Star Weekend website. Houston Texas will host the NBA All-Star Weekend in 2013.

Houston, TX (USA), December 08, 2012 — The one time of year that all of the best basketball players in the world will be in one place. That is what NBA All-Star Weekend is all about. Everyone who is anyone goes to All-Star Weekend and this year it will be back in Houston, Texas. The biggest names from music, sports, movies all go to All-Star Weekend to party. This is the one time of year that almost every big name hosts an event or parties. Diddy, Drake, Lil Wayne, Derrick Rose, Dwight Howard, Kobe Bryant, Lebron James, Floyd Mayweather, Jay-z, 50 Cent, Young Jeezy, Blake Griffin, Kevin Durant, Birdman, Carmelo Anthony are just a few of the names that will be in the city of Texas February 14-17, 2013.

http://www.HoustonAllStarWeekend.com is the official website for party information, tickets, travel and much more. If you are a party promoter you can advertise on the website to get your event in front of millions. Also, the official facebook page for Houston All-Star Weekend is at http://www.Facebook.com/HoustonAllStarweekend be sure to like Houston All-Star Weekend for a chance to win 2 free tickets to the NBA All-Star Game on Sunday February 17, 2013. The official twitter page is http://www.Twitter.com/HTownWeekend make sure to tweet #htownweekend in your tweets to show your love for Houston All Star Weekend. We hope to see you in Houston this February for the biggest party of 2013.

Press & Media Contact:
Mark Daniel, Press Manager
HoustonAllStarWeekend.com
Houston, TX – USA
832-447-4NBA
info@houstonallstarweekend.com
http://www.HoustonAllStarWeekend.com

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Loving Tips to Help Keep Relationships Strong and Happy

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Author Lisa Cassman knows something about marriage, specifically when one is good and when one is not.

Houston, TX (USA), December 08, 2012 — Author Lisa Cassman knows something about marriage, specifically when one is good and when one is not. She hopes to share tips with other couples on how to have a strong and loving marriage through her new book The Road Less Traveled, a Guide to a Positive Marriage, available through Halo Publishing International.

Written while traveling the road with her husband, Steve, a driver for Schneider National, Inc., Cassman says the book is a “common-sense guide on marriage that offers practical ideas for any married couple, whether you have been married for a long time, recently tied the knot or planning to in the near future.” “It is important to keep dating,” she said. “That’s what we do; think of ourselves as being on a date.”

The Road Less Traveled, a Guide to a Positive Marriage is Cassman’s first book. “I wrote while in the truck, writing by hand all the positive things I liked about what Steve does for me,” the author explained. “I had time in the truck, so I thought about our marriage and how I would like others to be as happy as we are. We have a very positive marriage and find the good in each other. We seem to talk and not yell and work together on issues we may have.”

“Steve thinks about me before himself and if this can help someone’s marriage that would be awesome,” Cassman said. She said her first marriage was not a happy one. When it ended, she reconnected with Steve, who she had met at a Christian camp during her teen years. She said they kept in touch for a while after returning home from the camp, but both moved on with their lives. Reuniting has been truly a blessing, Cassman said, and the couple recently celebrated their second wedding anniversary. “He listens to me. We talk about ideas and our future and we genuinely care about each other.”

Halo Publisher ( http://www.halopublishing.com ) Lisa Umina said couples can benefit from reading Cassman’s tips. “Offering simple solutions to everyday romantic ruts, the author spells out what couples need to do to keep the fire in their relationship alive and the flame burning brighter than before,” Umina said.

Cassman said she once dreamed of a having a healthy, happy marriage, traveling and writing a book. These dreams have become her reality.

Both natives of Minnesota, Lisa is from Menahga and Steve is from Mora. The couple has four sons and four grandchildren.

To reach author Lisa Cassman, e-mail her at lac7mn@gmail.com or call (218) 252-0233. To order The Road Less Traveled, a Guide to a Positive Marriage, visit http://www.halopublishing.com.

Press & Media Contact:
Lisa M. Umina, Publisher
Halo Publishing International
1031 Spring Cherry Court
Houston, TX 77038 – USA
877-705-9647
lisa@halopublishing.com

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World Tea & Coffee Expo 2013 to Highlight Tremendous Growth Potential of the Hot Beverages Sector in India

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* Global Hot Beverages market expected to reach $125 billion by 2017, growing at an estimated 10.9% annually from 2012 to 2017. * Over 10,000 Trade Visitors expected.

Mumbai, India, December 06, 2012 — The World Tea & Coffee Expo 2013, ( http://www.worldteacoffeeexpo.com ) being held at Mumbai, India from 15th – 17th Feb 2013 with over a 100 exhibitors from 8 countries, is expected to highlight the tremendous potential of the Hot Beverages sector – both in India and globally. Internationally, the market for RTD (Ready to Drink) tea and coffee in terms of revenue is expected to reach US $125 billion by 2017 as against US $69 billion in 2011 (estimated) signaling an anticipated annual growth of 10.9 % 2012 to 2017.

The World tea & Coffee Expo 2013 (WTCE 2013) has received very good response from Exhibitors as also pre-registered visitors in view of the fact that this is the only trade show in India dedicated to the Tea & Coffee sectors and has a judicious mix of Indian & International Exhibitors. On display shall be products, brands & technologies from across the world comprising of Tea & Coffee Manufacturers, Tea Gardens & Coffee Estates, Tea & Coffee Wholesalers & Dealers, Exporters & Importers, Raw Materials Suppliers & Manufacturers, Sweetener Manufacturers, Machinery MFRs & Packaging companies, Chain Stores / Franchisors, Fine Chocolate & Gourmet Mint MFRs, Processors & Processing machinery MFRs, Tea / Coffee Vending Machines Manufacturers, Flavoured Beverages Manufacturers and Manufacturers of Equipment & Appliances.

Leading Trade Bodies like Tea Board of India. (Govt of India), Federation of Indian Tea Traders Association (FAITTA), Bombay Tea Traders Association (BTTA), India-China Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Small and Medium Business Development Chamber of India, Confederation of Indian Small Tea Growers Assoc (CISTA) and Darjeeling Tea Association are supporting this unique trade event.

Says Priti Kapadia, Director, Sentinel Exhhibitions P Ltd, the organizers of this event, “Among the most popular beverages around the world, the Tea and Coffee sectors provide employment to several million workers worldwide, both in plantation activities, as well as in indirect and allied activities. Rising consumer awareness about the health hazards of carbonated drinks is leading to a shift towards RTD tea and coffee. Another major driver is surge in the health conscious population who prefer antioxidant property of RTD tea or the instant energy of coffee.”

Companies in the last decade have positioned the RTD tea and coffee market as recreational products, which has proved beneficial in attracting younger population. Advancements in technology and production efficiencies are likely to lead to lower labour costs. Furthermore, the focus on high-protein, low-sugar diets is stimulating demand for green tea, ground coffee and artificial sweeteners, which have shown strong signs of promise over the past three years.

The top two tea producing nations – China and India, collectively produce about 60% of total global tea output. India is the second-largest tea producer and consumer after China and fourth largest tea exporter after Kenya, China, and Sri Lanka. The key coffee producing and exporting nations are Brazil, Vietnam, Columbia, Indonesia, Ethiopia, and India, among others. Brazil is the world’s largest producer, exporter and consumer of coffee.

Adds Kapadia, “Wider health awareness, a burgeoning middle-class population with busy lifestyles and increase in disposable income is making consumers opt for RTD tea and coffee. In spite of the deteriorating global economic climate in the last few years, the Hot Beverage sector has remained resilient as improvements in transportation and the extension of the shelf life of products backed by continued product innovation and aggressive marketing initiatives is contributing to the growth of this industry. Some segments like premium and organic coffee and green/herbal tea have created an entirely new market.”

With the display of new technologies at the WTCE 2013 ( http://www.worldteacoffeeexpo.com ), Indian companies will be able to fulfill their need of investing in modernization and improving quality so as to consolidate gains and improve their global competitiveness. The trade show shall also include Seminars with speakers form leading boards, companies and brands. These seminars will offer strategic review of major factors influencing the market e.g. new product developments, consumer trends, packaging innovations, distribution and pricing issues etc. The speakers shall also forecast how the market is set to change and criteria for future success.

WTCE 2013 will serve as the ideal platform not only for showcasing Indian Tea & Coffee brands and technologies but also for International companies to seek market expansion & branding prospects in India. The event will thus serve the twin purpose of acting as a sourcing platform for Indian companies and as marketing avenue for seeking international buyers. The event shall facilitate striking of deals, joint ventures and signing of major contracts. In view of the uniqueness of the show, it is expected to be attended by over 10,000 trade buyers and general visitors.

India’s per capita tea consumption stands at 711 grams per head during 2011. However, this is considerably lower than other tea drinking nations such as Ireland (3 kg), more than 2 kg in U.K., Turkey, and Iraq, and more than 1 kg in Sri Lanka and Pakistan. This signifies remarkable potential in domestic tea consumption. The domestic coffee consumption too has been continuously growing at annual average rate of 6% and is largely on account of a thriving Independent upscale café culture. Domestic coffee outlets – which have a lot of appeal for the new generation – are set to increase multi-fold within next 3 years and the foray of global players such Starbucks and Dunkin’ Donuts in India can only herald a strong growth trend in future. India, which exports more than two-thirds of its coffee output, grows coffee primarily in its Southern part.

The principal organizer of the show is Sentinel Exhibitions Asia P Ltd [SEA], a part of the Sentinel media group. Headquartered in Mumbai (India), SEA is engaged in organizing International Business Conferences and Trade Expos. The co-organizer is Mumbai-based M/s Alex Events, an event execution company since the last 8 years. For further information please log onto http://www.worldteacoffeeexpo.com or call in +91 22 28625133 or email to info@worldteacoffeeexpo.com.

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Press & Media Contact:
Mitesh M Kapadia
Sentinel Public Relations Pvt Ltd / Sentinel Advertising Services
B-603, Samajdeep
Near Bhanu Park/Seasons Restaurant
Adukia Road, Off S V Road
Kandivli (W), Mumbai 400 067. INDIA
Tel: (91 22) 28625131/32
Cel: +91 98205 03876
Fax: (91 22) 28625133
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SmartTOP Convertible Top Module for Mercedes-Benz SLK, CLK & SL With Added Function

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The SmartTOP add-on module for Mercedes-Benz SLK type R171, CLK type A209 and SL type R230 allows the convertible top to be opened and closed while driving with a one touch function. The top can also be operated from the original key fob. Now Mods4cars has added an additional function to their product: The window positions after top operation can be programmed.

Las Vegas, NV (USA), December 05, 2012 — The SmartTOP aftermarket convertible top module offered by Mods4cars allows the opening and closing of the roof while driving at speeds of up to 60 km/h (37mph). Thanks to the one-touch function, a short key press on the console button is all that is required to operate the top. Additionally, one-touch roof top handling is possible from the original key fob.

Mods4cars has now added an additional function to their convertible top module: The window positions after roof top opening can be programmed. By configuring the module, the customers can decide whether they want to have the windows opened or closed after top operation.

“The new function makes it possible to program the module more precisely according to our customers’ desires.” says PR manager Sven Tornow. “Convertible drivers who want to enjoy the feeling of an open car can program the module so that the windows are down after opening the roof. Drivers who want to drive more comfortably can program the windows to be closed. The new function makes any additional use of the window buttons obsolete.” declares Sven Tornow.

Also existing customers can benefit from this added function. The SmartTOP modules come equipped with a standard USB connection, which allows installation of free firmware updates offered by Mods4cars on their home page. Every SmartTOP owner can benefit from future function extensions.

The SmartTOP module offers many more features: The windows can be opened and closed separately via remote key fob and by one-touch function just with a double click. If desired, a short chirp can sound after using the central locking. And having the module automatically lock and unlock the doors while driving is an option, too. As a coming-home-light the headlights can be activated via remote key fob. Starting the engine or turning the ignition off while the top is moving will not interrupt the operation. The complete removal of the entire kit is possible at any time.

From Alfa via Audi, Bentley, BMW, Ferrari, Ford, Infiniti, Mazda, Mercedes-Benz, Mini, Nissan, Opel, Peugeot, Porsche, Renault, Volvo up to VW, Mods4cars offers SmartTOP modules for nearly every convertible car or roadster. Also for the previous types SLK R170, SL R129 and the follow up types SLK R172, SL R231 and the E-Class convertible.

The SmartTOP module for Mercedes-Benz SLK type R171, CLK type A209 and SL type R230 is available for 249 Euros + tax.

A demonstration of the module in action can be seen here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uekfJrwWcA8

Further details and purchasing information can be found at: http://www.mods4cars.com

About Mods4cars:
Mods4cars was founded in 2002 with the idea to add a highly demanded feature to the otherwise almost perfect Porsche Boxster: Comfort One-Touch roof operation while driving at slow speeds. The resulting product offered not only that, but also allowed quick and easy installation by just swapping out a relay box, thus leaving no traces and no permanent changes on the vehicle. The first SmartTOP roof controller was born.

The success of their first products in Germany and Europe prompted them in late 2004 to move operations to the USA, to be able to serve the American market as well as all other English speaking countries such as Australia, UK and South Africa from one central location. Their business has grown to a full-fledged international corporation with an office in Las Vegas and a full line of innovative products as well as distributors and installation partners all over the globe.

Being highly specialized in the development and distribution of aftermarket roof- and comfort controllers since 2002 allows them to offer an unsurpassed level of competence and product quality. Their main goal is optimization of each individual product to a maximum in compatibility, usability and intuitive operation. They put greatest effort into development and quality checks of all their products to achieve this goal and meet all expectations of their customers.

The extraordinary success of their products is also based on the great communication with their customers, which usually already starts for each new product during the development and prototyping phase.

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Press & Media Contact:
Anja Lehmann
Mods4cars LLC
1350 E. Flamingo Rd #3100
Las Vegas, NV 89119 – USA
+1-310-9109055
lehmann@mods4cars.com
http://www.mods4cars.com