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Real Estate

Prestige Estates Registers Record New Sales of Rs. 10,101 mn in Q1 FY 12-13

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Prestige Estates, a Bangalore based Real Estate Developer registered record new sales of Rs. 10,101 mn for Q1FY13.

Bangalore, India, Tuesday – August 07, 2012 — Highlights of Q1 FY 12-13:
* New Sales recorded at Rs. 10,101 mn
* Turnover of Rs. 2,464 mn
* PAT at 20% amounting to Rs. 493 mn

Prestige Estates ( http://www.prestigeconstructions.com ), a Bangalore based Real Estate Developer registered record new sales of Rs. 10,101 mn for Q1FY13. This included 1.65 mn sft of Residential (totaling to 891 units) and 0.38 mn sft of Commercial space. The company has launched 2.19 mn sft this Quarter spanning over 7 residential projects, namely Prestige Garden Bay, Prestige Glen Wood, Prestige Silver Crest, Prestige Mayberry, Prestige Summer Fields and Prestige Silver Sun and has 6 mn sft in the pipeline for launch over the next three quarters in this fiscal.

Prestige Estates also reported Q1FY13 Turnover of Rs. 2,464 mn with PAT at 20% amounting to Rs. 493 mn.

Commenting on the performance of the Company, Mr. Irfan Razack, Chairman and Managing Director, Prestige Estates, said, “There has been a continuous growth in sales every Quarter and this Quarter in particular has been exceptionally good for us. All our new projects launched over the last one year have met with extremely good response. Our focused approach in launching projects with right pricing, appropriate ticket size, in best locations coupled with our strong Brand Name has helped us in achieving these phenomenal numbers. We had set a target of Rs.25,000 mn for new sales for FY 2012-13 at the beginning of this fiscal, of which we have already achieved 40% this Quarter itself. The momentum is continuing in the Second Quarter as well ensuring that we are well on track to achieve our set targets. This kind of sales momentum and demand for our projects also shows the kind of trust the people have in our company and our execution capabilities, thus increasing our responsibility and commitment to deliver better and quality projects, every time. Even in Chennai – Our new offering Prestige Bella Vista, has met with great response. We will also be opening our New Mall “Forum Vijaya” for this Diwali, which will help us in increasing our footprint in that region.”

Mr. Venkat. K. Narayana, Executive Director, Finance and CFO added to Mr. Razack, saying, “We have Unrecognized revenue of Rs. 41,482 mn as on date and the same will come for revenue recognition based on construction progress (POC) assuring the top line for the next 2-3 fiscals. Our top line for the last 2 quarters of FY-13 will also grow significantly, as lot of new projects will start coming for recognition. Our Debt to Equity Ratio (0.53 standalone and 0.75 on a consolidated basis) is also low as compared with the Industry norms considering that the we also had a huge rental portfolio yielding Rs. 2,000 mn rent per annum.”

For the year 2011-12, the Company had given a guidance of Rs. 15,000 mn for new sales but surpassed it by achieving New Sales of Rs. 22,000 mn. The company has so far delivered 163 Projects spanning over 46.97 Mn. sft of developed area and has currently 42 on-going projects aggregating 40 mn sq. ft of developable area. Some of the Completed Projects include UB City, The Forum, Prestige Acropolis, Prestige Shantiniketan, Prestige Ozone and Prestige Tech Park.

Prestige Estates ( http://www.prestigeconstructions.com ) is the only DA1 Rated Developer in the Country, according to CRISIL which signifies the Company’s excellent ability to execute real estate projects as per specified quality levels, within stipulated time schedules and to transfer clean title.

Press & Media Contact:
Neha Verma
Prestige Estates Projects Ltd
Bangalore – 560 001 (India)
7760979451 / 9916142880
neha@prestigeconstructions.com
http://www.prestigeconstructions.com

Entertainment

“Diamond Dig” to Benefit Dress for Success Southern Nevada

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MJ Christensen to sponsor special event and prizes, including diamond jewelry.

Las Vegas, NV (USA), Tuesday – August 07, 2012 — On Sept. 19, from 5 to 7 p.m., MJ Christensen ( http://www.mjchristensen.com ) will host a “Diamond Dig” at their Boca Park store to benefit Dress for Success Southern Nevada, the local affiliate of the international non-profit that promotes the economic independence of disadvantaged women by providing professional attire, a network of support, and career development tools to help them thrive in work and life.

At the Diamond Dig, guests will get to purchase “digs” or scoops from a special sand box filled with gemstones. Lucky “diggers” who find a gemstone in their scoop will win a corresponding prize, and one lucky woman will win the grand prize, a unique piece of diamond jewelry. Proceeds from the purchase of “digs” will go to Dress for Success Southern Nevada.

WHAT: Diamond Dig at MJ Christensen benefiting Dress for Success
WHEN: MJ Christensen store at Boca Park, 8980 W. Charleston Blvd., Las Vegas
WHERE: Wednesday, Sept. 19, from 5 to 7 p.m.

Luxury fashion and bridal jewelry designer, TYCOON will also be at the event with its full fall fashion trunk show of elegant and glamorous, hand crafted jewelry. With hors d’oeuvres and wine, the evening will be a fun night for women, pairing beautiful jewelry with a great cause.

A special guest speaker from Dress for Success will be in attendance to discuss how the organization has changed her life.

About Dress for Success:
Dress for Success is an international not-for-profit organization that promotes the economic independence of disadvantaged women by providing professional attire, a network of support and the career development tools to help women thrive in work and in life. Since starting operations in 1997, Dress for Success has expanded to more than 110 cities in the U.S., Australia, Canada, Ireland, Mexico, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Poland, the UK and the West Indies. To date, Dress for Success has helped more than 550,000 women work towards self-sufficiency.

Dress for Success Southern Nevada:
Dress for Success Southern Nevada was established in 2009 by founder Paige Candee and a group of motivated volunteers with the goal of improving the lives of disadvantaged women by giving them the tools to be self-sufficient. Visit http://www.dressforsuccess.org/southernnevada to learn more.

Media Contacts:
Amy Maier, Dress for Success, 702-372-9919, amaier@bpadlv.com
Jennifer Miller, MJ Christensen, 702-617-8818 x8030, jennifer@mjcdiamonds.com

Press & Media Contact:
Jennifer Miller
MJ Christensen
8980 W. Charleston Blvd
Las Vegas, NV – USA
702-617-8818 x8030
jennifer@mjcdiamonds.com
http://www.mjchristensen.com

Technology

LAN Systems CEO Presents Cloud Computing Webinar for TAG

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LAN Systems CEO Mary Hester presented a webinar on Cloud Computing for the Technology Association of Georgia (TAG).

Norcross, GA (USA), Tuesday – August 07, 2012 — Today, LAN Systems, a leading Atlanta IT Consulting firm, CEO Mary Hester presented a webinar on Cloud Computing for the Technology Association of Georgia (TAG).

The topic for the webinar was “Get Your Head into the Cloud: Cloud Computing for Today’s Growing Business.” Mary Hester spoke about the computing models that make up Cloud Computing and how to use the Cloud for your business’ competitive advantage. Attendees learned how the Cloud has evolved from advances in technology and how these advantages provide small businesses with enterprise-class applications and services.

“What a great topic for business efficiency,” said CEO Mary Hester. “Whether you like to call it Cloud Computing or are searching for another name, the technology is here to stay. The Cloud provides businesses with the biggest competitive advantage boost in decades.”

This was part of the TAG webinar series, which was started in 2010 to provide information from experts from the technology community on topics such as business intelligence, leadership skills, professional development and many more. TAG webinars are presented on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month.

About the Technology Association of Georgia:
TAG serves as an advocate for positive public policy change that will transform the technology community and will enhance the economic climate of Georgia. Our membership includes thought leaders from technology companies – small and large, executives of FORTUNE 500 companies, investors, service providers, government and civic leaders and entrepreneurs.

Today, TAG’s mission is to help Georgia’s technology companies speak in a strong voice. The Association helps members connect with companies that use their services. We serve as a liaison with Chambers of Commerce statewide and beyond to attract new businesses and employees…to provide TAG members with information on the legislative agenda that impacts them. For more information visit TAG at http://www.tagonline.org.

About LAN Systems:
LAN Systems is a leading Atlanta Computer Support company that provides people-focused IT solutions. As technology experts, LAN Systems helps companies make the most of their existing IT investment and choose the right solutions to fuel growth. LAN Systems is a leading provider of IT Solutions for growing businesses in the Metro Atlanta. For more information, visit: www.lansystems.com

Press & Media Contact:
Lauren VanBuskirk
VP of Sales and Marketing
LAN Systems
3079 Crossing Park
Norcross, GA 30071 – USA
770-662-0312
lauren@lansystems.com
http://www.lansystems.com

Technology

Guardtime Keyless Signatures Provide a Regulatory Compliant Audit Trail for WDX Market Reference Data

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WOCU’s integration of the Guardtime Keyless Signatures provides independent and legally enforceable proof that distributed WOCU fixing data has not been compromised.

Palo Alto, CA (USA) / London (UK), Tuesday – August 07, 2012 — Excessive volatility in foreign exchange rates creates a tremendous amount of business uncertainty, the WOCU® World Currency Unit by WDX Organisation is a contemporary derivative currency basket comprised of quoted currencies, providing the perfect “off the shelf” natural currency stabilization solution to this issue. The guarantee of accuracy and authenticity of this data must be absolute for regulatory authorities and auditors in the event of a dispute. WOCU’s integration of the Guardtime Keyless Signatures provides independent and legally enforceable proof that distributed WOCU fixing data has not been compromised.

“The recent Libor scandals show how important it is for financial institutions to have a secure audit trail around market reference data, one that will stand up in court and regulatory compliance and cannot be manipulated by insiders with system access. There here is no better example than WDX and WOCU,” says Mike Gault, CEO of Guardtime. “We’re happy to help WDX in securing an audit trail for their market reference data, a solution especially relevant in today’s economic climate.”

Mike Blakey, Managing Director of the WDX Organisation, said, “WOCU data and applications allow our clients to fully recognize the value of the WOCU as a natural currency stabilizer. With the integration of the Guardtime Keyless Signatures ( http://www.guardtime.com ), our clients now have the proof they need that WOCU fixing data is authentic and tamper-free. This supports our goal of promulgating the unfettered use of the WOCU in markets and businesses around the world.”

As a result of the integration of Guardtime Keyless Signatures ( http://www.guardtime.com ), all WOCU fixing data is indelibly signed to prove integrity and authenticity, concurrent with delivery to WOCU subscribers; WDX Organisation Limited maintain long-term proof of integrity for historical currency values without the need to manage complex and expensive PKI-based systems.

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.

About WDX Organisation Limited and the WOCU:
WDX is a private company based in London, England. It is the owner and distributor of the WOCU, a standardised, apolitical, real time derivative currency quotation based on the real time exchange rates of the currency pairs of the world’s top 20 nations as determined by IMF measures of GDP. The WOCU, its constituent currency pairs weighted in line with GDPs, is a generally less volatile currency unit than traditional currency pairs, balancing currency risk and offering commercial advantage for users. WOCU prices, information about WDX and other data can be found at http://www.wocu.com.

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

Art

Sublime Galleria Presents ‘By the Lombok Moonlight’

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Bangalore’s first exhibition of art inspired by jewellery.

Bangalore, India, Friday – August 03rd, 2012 — Sublime Galleria ( http://www.sublimegalleria.com ) has set several precedents since its inception and now India’s only sky gallery is all set to present for the first time ever in Bangalore, an art exhibition which is a fusion of Jewellery and Fine Arts. On the occasion of ‘Art Bengaluru 2012’, Sublime Galleria brings together two great artists, with different mediums and art-forms – Pallavi Foley and Vijit Pillai to present ‘By the Lombok Moonlight’ – art inspired by jewellery.

Hailed as one of India’s best designers currently, Sublime Galleria is proud to present award-winning jewellery designer, Pallavi Foley’s newest collection of wearable art, called ‘By the Lombok Moonlight’.

And to complement her unique award-winning designs is acclaimed artist, Vijit Pillai who has worked in conjunction with Pallavi and taken inspiration from her designs and the ideas behind them to come up with artworks that are avant-garde in form and colour.

Pallavi Foley’s award-winning 3-Space Necklace. Vijit Pillai’s vision of the 3-Space Necklace

Ms. Uzma Irfan – Founder of Sublime Galleria said, “We, at Sublime, aim to introduce varied and unexplored mediums of art with each new exhibition. With this show, it gives me great pleasure to present two such talented and diverse artists who have worked in unison to seamlessly blend the art-forms of jewellery and fine arts and present both from a brand new perspective. This exhibition is a part of Art Bengaluru 2012 and we would like to invite participation from everyone to make this unique art festival a true success.”

“Travel has been my greatest source of inspiration, and this collection is inspired by the historical jewellery and traditions of the South-East Asian archipelago, where each motif and texture is rooted in reason. When I visualized this collection, it evoked a feeling of romance which I have expressed through the jewels, using pearls as the expression of moonlight, with motifs and textures which find their origins in history… I call it ‘By the Lombok Moonlight’.” added Ms. Pallavi Foley – renowned jewellery designer.

Acclaimed artist, Vijit Pillai commented on the collection, “My artworks have been inspired by Pallavi’s exquisite jewellery and I have used textures, patterns and colours to create abstract forms that complement her designs. I have also used Buddha and Ganesha figures as backdrops in a few of the artworks to add a slight twist to the creations. To bring all these elements together and yet retain the original concept has been challenging, but enjoyable. My art is unpredictable, with inconclusive endings leaving a lot to the viewer’s imagination – which is what makes it interactive and hopefully exciting! ”

The exhibition will be on at the Sublime Galleria ( http://www.sublimegalleria.com ) in UB City during Art Bengaluru 2012 from 10-24 August from 11am to 8pm.

About the exhibition:
The stylization of both the artists – Pallavi Foley & Vijit Pillai is modern and contemporary. The jewellery art pieces do take inspiration from historical jewellery pieces, yet are a modern and avant-garde version of the same. The digital art is a unique abstraction, where jewellery becomes the protagonist and each form, a new artistic expression.

Pallavi’s focus areas are the textures of the palm leaf and its abstractions, the simplistic hornbills, the leafy forms and sculptural tones with three-dimensional folds and curves, modern and layered.

About Sublime Galleria:
The Sublime Galleria, India’s first Sky Gallery, founded by Ms. Uzma Irfan – Director, Corporate Communications, Prestige Group in 2009 is dedicated to the support and promotion of fine arts and performing arts. To this end, it regularly organizes exclusive art pageants featuring the work of upcoming artists. These shows and exhibitions are well attended by art connoisseurs and buyers from across the globe and offer budding artists a much needed platform to showcase their talent.

Located in UB City, which is today the city’s hotspot for Fashion, Luxury and Fine Art, Sublime Galleria provides the perfect setting for the city’s art aficionados to indulge their passion.

Strongly believing in the need to support young and upcoming artists, Uzma Irfan founded Sublime Galleria to help provide a platform for them to exhibit their work. Uzma believes that fine art is an integral part of our rich culture and we should strive to keep these art forms vibrant and accessible to society.

Sublime Galleria has promoted the works of several artists across categories. Some examples of the mélange of work exhibited at Sublime in the past include ‘Genesis’ by Simran KS Lamba – a unique presentation of mixed media artwork in coal tar, and more recently, ‘Crossroads’ – a unique celebration of Fine Art by four leading artists – G Subramanian, Gurudas Shenoy, Jasu Rawal and Milind Nayak.

Sublime Galleria has earlier showcased the works of Aamina Shazi, Amit Sharma, Anoop H, Ashish Parmar, CPB Prasad, Devanshi (Tina), Farah Ahmed, Kalabhakesari, Manoj Masand, Pallon Daruwala, Pragya Jain, Priyanka Gupta Agarwal, Rupesh Patrick, Shukla Chowdhury, Simran KS Lamba, Soraya Taher Merchant, Srividya and Tala Afsin.

Press & Media Contact:
Urmila Biswas / Lakshman Babu
Ogilvy Public Relations Worldwide
Bangalore, India
Ph: 9886099736 / 9845706155
urmila.biswas@ogilvy.com

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Food & Beverage

Food Safety Consultants and Ryan Systems Join Forces to Offer TransCert Certification to Food Transporters to Satisfy FDA Food Supply Chain Audit Trail Requirements

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Food Safety Consultants and Ryan Systems have formed a strategic partnership to offer affordable TransCert certification solutions to food transporters who must comply with the FDA’s new guidelines for record keeping and traceability within the food supply chain.

San Diego, CA (USA), August 01, 2012 — Food Safety Consultants (www.CertificationFoodSafety.com) and Ryan Systems (www.RyanSystems.com) have formed a strategic partnership to offer affordable TransCert certification solutions to food transporters who must comply with the FDA’s new guidelines for record keeping and traceability within the food supply chain. This will make it easier for air freight forwarders, rail, truck fleets, handlers and air cargo transporters to address FDA requirements for food safety, sanitation, temperature monitoring,and shipment traceability.

TransCert (Transportation Certification) is an industry certification that requires food transportation handlers to establish HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point)plans and meet sanitation, temperature control traceability, and record keeping reporting requirements established by the FDA under the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA).

In compliance with the FDA’s drive for prevention and safety within the food industry, HACCP planning, implementation and corrective actions are the accepted means to preventing food illness outbreaks. The FDA’s new food safety supply chain model is intended to drive liability and HACCP compliance through all food supply chain handling operations. Newly established administrative rules require food container record keeping, traceability and reporting to reduce recalls resulting from adulteration and cross contamination occurring during food transportation.

Responding to these imperatives and others to be established by the FSMA, Dr. John Ryan, who recently retired as the quality assurance administrator for the Hawaii State Department of Agriculture and is now president of Ryan Systems, established the TransCert standard to satisfy current and expected FDA food safety requirements for the nation’s food supply chain. Ryan has played a lead role in launching the Sanitary Cold Chain (www.SanitaryColdChain.com), which is designed to provide transportation certification services for truck, rail and other food transportation handlers.

Ryan observes, “Interior wash, sanitation and testing stations; Global Positioning System (GPS) tracking; Radio Frequency Identification (RFID); and other sensor enabled temperature and humidity monitoring technologies have been tested by Ryan Systems to establish transportation sanitation and traceability standards for food transporters. The TransCert standard provides guidance and a cold chain audit base line for food transporters. Food Safety Consultants (FSC) adds strong HACCP consulting experience to help clients prepare for an independent TransCert audit that verifies procedures and record-keeping to satisfy FDA food safety requirements.”

A business unit of Pacific Sunrise Ventures LLC, Food Safety Consultants (FSC) has seasoned experts to help companies in the food supply chain prepare for certification audits under Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) bench marked standards. “Applying our capabilities to food transporters is a logical step for us,” notes Al Kernek, FSC co-founder, “Our consultants are HACCP experts and Ryan Systems has RFID temperature monitoring and recall traceability expertise. His company is also able to provide food container sanitation resources and guidance. Together, we offer inclusive solutions to food transporters which provide documented proof of food supply chain safety. This is invaluable data when it comes to satisfying audit trail demands of FDA inspectors and reducing company liability, which is why a TransCert certification is quickly gaining awareness among food transporters.”

Air freight forwarders, rail, truck fleets, handlers and air cargo food transporters interested in achieving the TransCert certification may contact Food Safety Consultants at 888-799-2678 Extension 1 or Ryan System at (951) 746-2294 for information.

About Pacific Sunrise Ventures LLC:
Pacifica Eureka LLC is headquartered in San Diego, California. Its founders each bring over thirty years of professional experience in sales, marketing, consulting and international standardization. Learn more by visiting the Food Safety Consultants website at http://www.CertificationFoodSafety.com or email contact at info@CertificationFoodSafety.com.

Pacific Sunrise Ventures LLC Media Contact: Al Kernek, Co-Founder, Phone: (888) 799-2678 x700, Email: akernek@CertificationFoodSafety.com

About Ryan Systems:
Ryan Systems provides integrated food safety and traceability quality control solutions for the transportation sector and for the producers, retailers and processors that depend on transportation services. The company specializes in supply chain compliance and delivery control and helps supply chain clients guarantee the safety and quality of delivered products. Learn more by visiting their website at http://www.RyanSystems.com or email contact at jryan@ryansystems.com.

Ryan Systems Media Contact: John Ryan, PhD, President, Phone: (951) 746-2294, Email: jryan@ryansystems.com

Press & Media Contact:
Al Kernek, Co-Founder
Pacific Sunrise Ventures LLC
8677 Villa La Jolla Dr. #123;
La Jolla, CA 92037
(888) 799-2678 x700
akernek@CertificationFoodSafety.com
http://www.CertificationFoodSafety.com

Business

Welcomemat Services Expands to Florida with Signing of New Franchise Agreements

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Welcomemat Services, has announced their expansion into the South Florida market with the signing of two new franchisees.

Atlanta, GA (USA), Tuesday – July 31st, 2012 — Welcomemat Services, a franchised marketing strategies and technology company that provides monthly gift-check packages to new movers, has announced their expansion into the South Florida market with the signing of two new franchisees. David Tabb purchased the Fort Lauderdale territory and Mark Sullivan purchased Boca Raton and Pompano Beach territories, fueling the companys growth in a largely undeveloped market.

With a steady stream of new residents every year, Florida offers significant growth opportunities for the Welcomemat Services concept, said Brian Mattingly, CEO. Were excited to have a presence here and welcome David and Mark to our growing team. Like so many of the franchisees in our system, David and Mark both bring years of sales and marketing experience to their new businesses; we look forward to their positive contributions to the system. Other potential markets weve identified for expansion include Tampa, St. Petersburg, Jacksonville, Orlando, North Palm Beach and Pensacola.

The Welcomemat program is designed to target new residents when they move into an area by presenting them with invitations to try various businesses and organizations, helping them to get acclimated to their new surroundings. Unique in the estimated 133 billion local advertising market, Welcomemat not only provides local businesses access to new loyal customers, but its specialized patented technology stores and logs customer demographics for use by the local businesses it supports. Its the first and only cooperative mail service to employ proprietary technology that enables new resident information to be barcoded onto every gift check, allowing clients to receive free customized tracking and information reports regarding responses to their offers.

One thing that has had a positive impact on our growth is that as the franchise matures, our current franchisees are able to validate the system with their results, said Brian Mattingly, CEO. Utilizing their success from these franchise opportunities with Welcomemat has been extremely helpful in the recruitment process.

Additionally, Welcomemat has propelled the brand into the digital marketplace with the recent launch of a new mobile loyalty program that rewards customers for visiting local businesses regularly. The Punchpoints smart phone app helps new residents explore their new neighborhood restaurants, shops and other local service providers. The customer collects Punchpoints by scanning a QR code at each business they visit, and the points are later redeemed for exclusive rewards. With over 30 small businesses in Atlanta currently signed up for the app and over 200 users in the consumer marketplace, Welcomemat plans a nationwide rollout in August.

With its proven business model, large client base and unmatched innovation and sophistication, Welcomemat is well positioned as an up-and-coming franchise brand. Welcomemat franchise owners are not required to have industry experience, but solid sales and networking skills are required to effectively build relationships with advertiser clients. Many franchisees have experience in real estate, sales, marketing or business.

Since franchising began in early 2011, Welcomemat has expanded to 13 franchised units and maintains eight corporate-operated locations. Projections call for the opening of 5 additional franchise locations in 2012 toward a goal of opening 200 locations during the next five years in high-profile, transient markets across the country.

WELCOMEMAT SERVICES:
3348 Peachtree Road, Suite 1095
Atlanta, GA 30326
Contact: Brian Mattingly
Phone: 404-841-2226
Website: http://www.welcomematservices.com

Press & Media Contact:
Courtney Thomas / Nicole Benzer
Sanderson Associates, Ltd
3348 Peachtree Road, Suite 1095
Atlanta, GA 30326 – USA
312-829-4350
courtney@sandersonpr.com / nicole@sandersonpr.com
http://www.welcomematservices.com

Automotive

SmartTop Convertible Top Controller for BMW Z4 Available Effective Immediately

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The retrofit SmartTOP roof controller offered by Mods4cars is now available for the BMW Z4 roadster type E85. It allows opening and closing of the convertible top while driving at slow speeds via short key presses. Furthermore the roof can be opened from a distance with the original key fob. Now the convertible top controllers made by Mods4cars are available for both BMW Z4 types E85 and E89.

Las Vegas, NV (USA), Tuesday – July 31st, 2012 — Effective immediately, the SmartTOP convertible top controller made by Mods4cars is available for the BMW Z4 roadster E85. It makes driving the convertible more fun this summer by offering additional functions: Amongst other things the retrofit module allows opening and closing the convertible top from a distance with the original remote control. A modification of the car key is not necessary. You can just save time by opening the roof while approaching the car.

Furthermore, owners of a BMW Z4 roadster type E85 can open and close the convertible top while driving up to 40 km/h (25 mph). This is possible, thanks to the one-touch-function, without having to keep the convertible top button pressed. Just a short touch is enough. The awkwardness of having to stop and pull over to open or close the roof is history. Therefore it is convenient to drive even short distances with the roof open.

We are glad to be able to offer our well-thought-out module to all BMW Z4 roadster types from this summer on. says Sven Tornow, spokesperson of Mods4cars. Due to additional functions our customers could enjoy the convertible car season much more. The latest product created by Mods4cars is also able to open the windows separately by using the remote control. Due to this the windows can be opened from a distance to air out the car, especially on hot days.

Individual programming of user configurable settings is also possible for this SmartTOP comfort controller. All functions and settings are shown in clear text in the radio display. With the use of a simple USB-connection, the convertible top controller can be configured and free of charge software-updates can be used. The module can be completely deactivated if needed. An ongoing movement of the convertible top will not be interrupted by switching on or off the engine.

SmartTOP roof modules are available for the following roadster and convertible cars: Alfa Romeo, Audi, Bentley, BMW, Ferrari, Ford, Infiniti, Mazda, Mercedes Benz, Mini, Nissan, Opel, Peugeot, Porsche, Renault, Volkswagen and Volvo.

The comfort extension for the BMW Z4 roadster E85 is available for 209 + tax.

BMW Z4 owners can find a demonstration here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4LrUb1JwaFU

Further details and purchasing 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

Food & Beverage

Juice It Up! Announces Brand Ambassador To Be New Face Of Company

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Brand Ambassador Aligns with the Company’s Brand Transition and Genuine Passion for Health and Wellbeing.

Irvine, CA (USA), Tuesday – July 31st, 2012 — Juice It Up! ( http://www.juiceitup.com ) has recently announced the addition of a brand ambassador to bring a face to the company for the first time in the juice and smoothie chains history. After a careful selection process, Orange resident Katie Gladding was chosen to represent the brand. The decision to adopt a brand spokesperson aligns with the companys efforts to revamp their look and messaging as they continue to position themselves as advocates of healthy choices and healthy lifestyles for their consumers.

As we work to remain a leader in the juice marketplace, we wanted to find someone who was genuine, healthy and passionate about a juicing lifestyle and had a story that resonates with others in the community, said Frank Easterbrook, president and CEO at Juice It Up! Katie met and exceeded these criteria and her commitment to health and wellbeing and inspiring others to do the same meshes perfectly with the core vision of our company.

On the hunt for the perfect candidate, Easterbrook knew the brand ambassador should relate to Juice It Up!s products, believe and validate the brand through various threads of communication, provide a genuine face to connect emotionally with target consumers to drive brand engagement, have long-term potential to speak to the campaign, and truly be an ambassador to the companys history and unique story.

Gladding will be supporting the brand in several important ways. She will be the face in various NBC television advertisements, featured in Juice It Up!s in-store advertisements, on the companys website, Facebook fan page and Pinterest boards. Gladding will be creating and sharing healthy posts, photos and videos online. She will also be participating in several Juice It Up! events throughout the year. Her Facebook page can be found at http://www.facebook.com/juiceitupkatiegladding and you can follow her on Pinterest at http://www.pinterest.com/juiceitup.

Being the brand ambassador for Juice It Up! is an amazing opportunity for me to encourage others to adopt a healthy lifestyle, said Gladding. Living a healthy and active lifestyle is so incredibly rewarding and its not as difficult as it might seem! Im looking forward to sharing my passion with others and helping them look and feel better than they ever have and empower them to make proactive choices they believe in.

For more than 17 years Irvine, Calif.-based Juice It Up! has been bringing fresh squeezed juices and handcrafted smoothies to communities everywhere. From the companys early beginnings in 1995 and throughout their continued expansion into the marketplace, they continually strive to deliver healthy and meaningful products for every customer. Juice It Up!s mission is to provide the freshest and most delicious juice offerings available and serve as advocates of healthy choices and a healthy lifestyle. Dedicated to helping create a healthier world, Juice It Up! will remain a leader in the juice marketplace by staying true to their roots and never losing sight of what customers expect from the organization. Through healthy choices and healthy living, they encourage and promote all individuals to Live. Life. Juiced. Juice It Up! is on track to increase same store sales 15 to 18 percent in 2012, despite the recent economic downturn. For more information, visit http://www.juiceitup.com

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Art Bengaluru Launches Official Website

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Art Bengaluru – South India’s only contemporary art festival launches its official website – http://www.artbengaluru.in, visit the site for more information on the festival.

Bangalore, India, July 26, 2012 — Art Bengaluru, South India’s only contemporary art festival has just launched its official website – http://www.artbengaluru.in. With an artistic vibe to it, this website captures the essence of Art Bengaluru and displays all the information related to this much awaited event.

The Art Bengaluru website will throw light on the art & luxury auction, in addition to highlighting the Masters whose works would go under the hammer during the festival. The site, would also allow users to learn about the various artists and galleries that are participating in this prestigious art exhibit. They will also be able to monitor the workshop calendar and register themselves for it. Additionally, users can easily navigate through the website to browse through images of past events, and find out everything about the rich history of Art Bengaluru.

Art Bengaluru ( http://www.artbengaluru.in ) is a celebration of art in all its forms. From exhibits, to competitions this festival brings together artists, galleries, art collectors, enthusiasts and the very best in contemporary Indian artwork. Furthermore, this artistic gathering is an explosion of creativity that embraces the brilliant work and talent of many gifted artists from all across the country.

The festival, currently in its third edition, will run from the 10th–24th August 2012 at The Collection, UB City, Bangalore’s favourite hangout, who are not just venue partners but have played a great role in Art Bengaluru’s growth over the last three years, in collaboration with Art Chutney and Sublime Galleria.

Visit the website, for more details – http://www.artbengaluru.in

Press & Media Contact:
Ms. Neha Verma
Art Bengaluru
# 24, Vittal Mallya Road
Bangalore – 01 (India)
Ph: +91 77609 79451 | +91 80 2500 1169
thecollection@prestigeconstructions.com
http://www.artbengaluru.in